Original Release Date: 2/2/05
Current In-Print Edition: First Print

SPECIAL BONUS FEATURES: (10 pages total)

• Introduction by Roy Thomas (2 pages)
• Stan Lee's original design sketches for FF emblem (1 page)
• Original synopsis for FF #1 (2 pages)
• Bullpen Bulletins: June 1967, February 1968, August 1968, August 1970, December 1970 (5 pages)

Captain America Comics #3:
"Captain America Foils the Traitor's Revenge"
2 page text feature + cover • May 1941

written by Stan Lee, masthead panel by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby

Synopsis: Col. Stevens has to punish a soldier for treason, and only the two men he least expects to help him, Captain America and his partner Bucky, must save him from the traitor's revenge!

written by Stan Lee, art by Al Avison

Synopsis: The nefarious Red Skull makes a daring prison break, then immediately sets out to learn how to shoot arrows from a bow with as much skill as he can shoot a pistol. When Steve Rogers hears of the Red Skull being on the loose, he rallies his partner Bucky and they are on the case! The Red Skull calls on some of his underworld compatriots, like Brute Benson, Duke Shores and Igor, and enlists them to help set a death trap for Captain America.

They set out to rob City Bank, and Cap and Bucky are on the lookout and that's the first place they head! While Cap busts in on Igor and Duke robbing the bank, the Red Skull sizes up Bucky outside and alone, and shoots him in the back with a dead shot from his bow and arrow. Cap takes care of the thugs, but realizes that Bucky is hurt and dashes him off to a hospital.

Cap heads back to his barracks to do some research, and checks an old news clipping that gives the whereabouts of the Red Skull's last hideout. He races off to 22 Black Road, where the Skull has set another trap for him! Down in his basement, he catches Cap unawares, and fires his arrows that pin him to the wall. He rips his mask off to get his first look at Steve Roger's face. Then he takes Cap's wallet to steal his identity, and dons his costume to finalize his wicked plan! As days and weeks of a Red Skull crime spree go on, Bucky slowly heals from his wounds. Then, dressed as Captain America, he goes steals secret defense plans that only Captain America could get clearance for! News headlines hit the papers that Cap is a traitor!

Bucky reads the headlines and can't believe it. He races from the hospital to help his buddy, and traces him back to the dungeon where he frees him from his chains. Together and Cap and Bucky, they make it to the airport where the Red Skull is about to depart America with the secret palns. After a fierce battle on the tarmac, the Skull gets away in flight, but carrying two stowaways on board. The Red Skull tries to shoot them down with his arrows, but misses, and eventually slips and falls all the way to the ground, dead.

written by Stan Lee, art by Joe Maneely

A horror comics editor has to deal with a man off the streets ranting and raving about the content of the magazines he publishes.

written by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko

A young boy goes off to fight in the Civil War, and promises to return home no matter what fate may befall him. His parents must patiently wait, until he finally returns home...or does he?

written by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko

The first appearance and origin of Peter Parker, the Amazing Spider-Man.

For details on this story, see the feature page for AMAZING FANTASY #15.

written by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby

The FF walk readers through a normal day, taking the opportunity to respond to reader letters.

For details on this story, see the feature page for FF #11.

written by Stan Lee, art by Wally Wood

Namor, the Sub-Mariner, comes to New York City to retain legal services to stake his claim to the surface world. In so doing, he ensures a brutal showdown with Daredevil, the Man Without Fear.

For details on this story, see the feature page for DAREDEVIL #7.

written by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby

The marriage of Reed Richards and Sue Storm has finally arrived, as has an incredible guest list of invited super-heroes....and uninvited supervillains!

For details on this story, see the feature page for FF ANNUAL #3.

written by Stan Lee, art by Marie Severin

written by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan

At a USO engagement for troops fighting in Vietnam, Daredevil makes the acquaintance of Willie Lincoln, an ex-cop turned soldier who was blinded in combat. Back stateside, Lincoln gets representation from Matt Murdock to look into getting his old job back. The only problem is, he was fired because he was framed by mobster Biggie Benson because he was getting too close to cracking down on his gang. Matt takes Biggie to trial and manages to blow the case open in favor of Willie Lincoln, but Biggie decides revenge is on the menu, and sends some goons up to Willie Lincoln's apartment to do him in. Little does he know that Matt Murdock, aka Daredevil, is visiting at the same time, and he puts them out good! Willie gets his old job back, in a limited role, and is forever thankful that Daredevil and Matt Murdock helped him when he was down.

written by Stan Lee, art by John Buscema

The Surfer must stop the Stranger, but can only do so with the help of dead broke scientist Al Harper.

For details on this story, see the feature page for SILVER SURFER #5.

written by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby

written by Stan Lee, art by Neal Adams

written by Stan Lee, art by Neal Adams

written by Stan Lee, art by Gil Kane

written by Stan Lee, art by Gil Kane

written by Stan Lee, art by Gil Kane

written by Stan Lee, art by Barry Windsor-Smith

written by Stan Lee, art by Darick Robertson