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Captain America Comics#5
Cover: Jack Kirby & Syd Shores

Captain America Comics #5

Aug 1941 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
“The Ringmaster of Death”

In "The Ringmaster of Death," young Jerry’s growing admiration for Captain America is tested when his father bans him from the Sentinels of Liberty, convinced the hero is a fraud. But the moment the truth is revealed—when Captain America himself appears to thwart a daring robbery of a massive ruby—their disbelief turns to awe. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby’s dynamic art, this 1941 classic captures the spirit of wartime heroism with a touch of personal wonder, all wrapped in a striking cover by Jack Kirby and Syd Shores.

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writer Stan Lee · artist, inker Joe Simon · artist Jack Kirby · cover Jack Kirby, Syd Shores

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Cast · 28 characters

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writer Stan Lee
artist, inker Joe Simon
artist Jack Kirby
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover inks Syd Shores

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Jerry has just attended his first meeting of the Sentinels of Liberty, but wishes someday to acutally see Captain America in the flesh. However, when his father finds out where he has been, he forbids his son to attend any more meetings because he believes that Cap is a fake. Both are in for the surprise of their life when Cap does appear.....to stop the theft of a large ruby.

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