Tales of Suspense #80
In "When Fall the Mighty!", Captain America races to save a downed pilot—only to uncover a shocking betrayal when the man reveals himself as an A.I.M. agent. With the stolen Cosmic Cube now in the hands of its keeper, Cap pursues him across the skies, leading to a desperate parachute descent onto a remote island where the Red Skull awaits. Written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with dynamic art by Kirby and inks by Don Heck, this gripping tale sees Cap face a chilling revelation and a weapon that turns thought into reality—cover by Kirby and Heck.
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Rescuing a pilot whose plane was shot out of the sky Cap discovers he is an A.I.M. agent. He reveals their creation of The Cosmic Cube which has been stolen by it's keeper who is taking it to The Red Skull. Cap catches up to The Keeper and as they battle the hypnotized man hits the ejector switch and the two parachute down to a remote island in view of The Skull. The Skull tells Cap he was the one who gave the orders that resulted in Bucky's death. Gaining the Cosmic Cube which can convert thought waves into material action Cap realizes his foe has become invincible.
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