Descrizione
cod.FEA
CAPITAN AMERICA EDITORIALE CORNO
da sempre il
sogno americano offre una gamma di possibilità sterminate ed
inimmaginabili per riuscire ad affermarsi e sfondare nella vita,
infatti negli Stati Uniti chi non ha voglia di faticare può scegliere
tra tre alternative: fare il pornodivo, la rockstar, oppure il
super-eroe.
non
particolarmente dotato per quel che riguardava le dimensioni dell’
attrezzo nè per le sue prestazioni endurance, e soprattutto essendo
irrimediabilmente e scandalosamente stonato, Steve Rogers optò per la
terza soluzione, e si dedicò all’ attività di buffone mascherato,
indossando un bel costume tutto a stelle e strisce proprio come la
bandiera della Bolivia
non
essendo mai stato un modello di continuità e assiduità , cominciò però
ben presto a prendersi delle lunghe pause di riposo e a rimanere spesso
e volentieri a casa in mutua adducendo le patologie più disparate e
insolite grazie a certificati medici compiacenti, mentre in realtà non
aveva nulla e stava benissimo, negli anni del dopoguerra marcò visita
addirittura per circa 15 anni consecutivi, finchè Stan Lee non lo trovò
indecorosamente ubriaco in un bar del bronx nell’ orario della visita
fiscale, e lo precettò costringendolo a tornare al lavoro. ma il lupo,
si sa, perde il pelo ma non il vizio, e così anche ultimamente ha
tirato indietro le sue chiappettine incartapecorite facendo finta di
essere morto, gli hanno anche fatto il funerale, ma tanto non ci crede
nessuno, si tratta invece certamente di una raffinata strategia di
tanatosi mimetica, cui ricorrono anche molti animali come l’ opossum,
il cinghiale, l’ insetto foglia o il serpente muso di porcello, insomma
è tutta una vile e diabolica scusa per non fare un bel nulla
nelle
edicole italiane il n.1 di CAP uscì il 23 Aprile 1973, ovvero alla
immediata vigilia della austerity, e già questa piccola ma non
trascurabile coincidenza avrebbe dovuto far toccare le palle a qualcuno
all’ interno della Corno. infatti anche qui da noi svernò parecchi anni
da vero e proprio mangiapane a tradimento, stipendiato senza fare un
cacchio, finchè non ha provveduto Brunetta a sistemarlo con il suo provvidenziale ed inesorabile decreto anti-fannulloni
ALBO ORIGINALE DEL 1975
anche cambiando i suonatori spesso la musica è sempre quella, a patto però che i nuovi orchestrali imparino bene le melodie da eseguire, così nella storia principale di questo numero il ripetente Steve Rogers pur essendo in vacanza al mare si deve lo stesso esercitare studiando fino allo sfinimento tutta la tediosa solfa della vicenda del suo sciagurato predecessore degli anni cinquanta, un povero disgraziato noto con le generalità anagrafiche di William Burnside ed autoproclamatosi G.D. ovvero Grande Direttore (per i maligni e gli invidiosi significava invece Gran Deficiente)
contiene inoltre : X-MEN (a spasso insieme allo zotico Ka-Zar per i bassifondi e gli slums della Terra Selvaggia)
CONDIZIONI : QUASI OTTIME, L’ ALBO NON E’ DI BUSTA
LEGENDA STATO DI CONSERVAZIONE
condizioni ECCELLENTI (o anche EDICOLA e/o MAGAZZINO) = si intende un oggetto nuovo e perfetto oppure usato senza difetti e praticamente ancora come nuovo, tenendone per quest’ultimo caso in conto ovviamente la datazione ; corrisponde a un range di grading internazionale compreso tra 8,5 e 9,8 (non assegniamo punteggi superiori a 9,8 perchè trattasi di tipi ideali a ns avviso più teorici e scolastici che reali e concreti, ogni manufatto umano in natura ha una percentuale insita e congenita seppur infinitesimale di imperfezione)
condizioni OTTIME = oggetto nuovo (o talora anche usato ma maneggiato e conservato con molta cura) in cui non si riscontra alcun difetto rilevante e degno di nota, tutt’al più qualche minimo segno di lettura o di uso ; corrisponde a un range di grading internazionale compreso tra 7 e 8,5
condizioni BUONISSIME = oggetto usato (ed in taluni casi anche fondo di magazzino soggetto a piccole usure del tempo) con lievi imperfezioni e difetti poco vistosi, generalmente molto marginali ed appena percepibili ; corrisponde a un range di grading internazionale compreso tra 5,5 e 7
condizioni MOLTO BUONE = oggetto usato con imperfezioni vistose e difetti abbastanza spiccati, pur se non completamente invalidanti (generalmente specificati nel dettaglio alla voce CONDIZIONI nella parte inferiore della descrizione di ogni singolo oggetto); corrisponde a un range di grading internazionale compreso tra 4 e 5,5
condizioni PIU’ CHE BUONE / MEDIOCRI = oggetto usato con imperfezioni e difetti evidenti, smaccati, madornali ed invalidanti, assolutamente non collezionabile tuttavia idoneo per la semplice lettura o documentazione ; corrisponde a un range di grading internazionale inferiore a 4
per eventuali ulteriori dettagli aggiuntivi e specifici si prega di fare sempre riferimento alla voce CONDIZIONI nella parte inferiore della descrizione di ogni singolo oggetto
GRANDISSIMA DISPONIBILITA’ DI TUTTI I SUPEREROI CORNO E NON
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“The Incredible Origin of the Other Captain America!“/ LE SEGRETE ORIGINI DI CAPITAN AMERICA !
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Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Captain America (William Burnside) (Origin revealed)
- Bucky (Jack Monroe) (Origin revealed)
- Red Skull (Albert Malik) (Only in flashback)
Other Characters:
- SS Major Kerfoot
- Electro (Ivan Kronov) (Only in flashback)
- The Man With No Face (Philip Wing) (Only in flashback)
Locations:
- Bahamas
- Mosca Cay
- 1953 (Only in flashback)
- Germany (Only in flashback)
- Washington, D.C. (Only in flashback)
- Connecticut (Only in flashback)
- Lee School (Only in flashback)
Items:
- Captain America’s Shield
- Captain America’s Uniform
- Super-Soldier Serum (Only in flashback)
Synopsis
So you think you know all about the beginnings of our star-spangled stalwart? Well, wait’ll you read – the Secret Origin of Captain America! A shocker!
After defeating Steve, Falcon and Sharon through deceit and brute strength, the phony Captain America reveals his and Bucky’s secret origin to the captive trio.
Story begins with Falcon that shows up at Sharon and Steve’s vacation spot in time to help Sharon in a subsequent fight, after Steve was ambushed.
It turns out that there was another Captain America active during the McCarthy-ite 50s. He loved Cap so much…
…that he devoted his life to researching him. He eventually discovered the notes of a German spy named Kerfoot who had discovered the super-serum formula.
However, the Korean War ended and the program was suspended. But this new Cap went on regardless, even recruiting a “Bucky”…
…and then battling a number of communist era threats, including the communist version of the Red Skull (as seen in Young Men #24, in Italy in SMCOLL #33 or MARV. COLL #2 or S/E LEGG. MARV. #34). However, this Cap began interpreting his mission more broadly, going after “Reds” at home, which were further redefined as non “pure blood” Americans.
The government tried to reel him in. They try to apply the Vita-Rays that they now feel might have helped keep the original Captain America sane, but the new Cap and Bucky refused…
…and they were put into suspended animation. They have now been awoken thanks to a loyal patriot annoyed by Nixon’s outreach to China.
This Cap is still under the impression that the real Captain America died in World War II and the one that’s around today is another copy, but one that has gone soft and liberal.
Notes
- A portion of Young Men #24 (December, 1953, in Italy in SMCOLL #33 or MARV. COLL #2 or S/E LEGG. MARV. #34) is reprinted in this issue. (Original story by Stan Lee and John Romita Sr.). Dialogue has been slightly altered.
- The Man With No Face appeared in Captain America Comics #77 (1954, in Italy in DECENNI #2).
- Electro appeared in Captain America Comics #78 (1954, in Italy in DECENNI #2).
- This story is job number #1023Z.
- The plot of Captain America of the 1950’s returning to the Marvel Universe belongs to Editor Roy Thomas.
Trivia
- In this issue, we find that the Grand Director is a member of Captain America’s golden age fan club: The Sentinels of Liberty. He is shown wearing the club’s distinctive badge.
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“War in the World Below!” / GUERRA NEL MONDO SOTTERRANEO
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Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
Other Characters:
Locations:
Items:
Synopsis
Magneto has set up shop in the Savage Land, using his technology to create powerful Mutates out of the savages in the area. After reviving Angel from the brink of death, he has convinced the young mutant that he is being persecuted by Ka-Zar, who has teamed up with the other X-Men to stop him. Not recognizing the creator as his oldest foe, Angel flies off to try and get his comrades to switch over to Magneto’s side, a plan that Magneto gloats over.
When Warren arrives, the X-Men are shocked to find their friend and in a modified costume to boot. When he mentions having met the Creator, Ka-Zar attacks him and demands answers, however the X-Men try to break up the fight, prompting Ka-Zar and Zabu to flee to pursue the Creator on their own. Angel quickly explains how the Creator saved him from death and he claims that Ka-Zar is in the wrong. Following after the king of the Savage Land, they see the Mutate Gaza get the drop on Ka-Zar. Trying to break up the fight, the X-Men are attacked by Amphibious and an army of savages loyal to the Creator. With Amphibious ordering the X-Men and Ka-Zar’s death, the X-Men realize that the Creator is not as benevolent as they originally thought and mount a counterattack.
Feeling guilty over almost siding with a murderer, Angel decides to face the Creator on his own and flies off into his citadel. There he is confronted by the Creator, who reveals that he is really Magneto. Shocked to find his old enemy alive and well, Warren learns how Magneto survived their last encounter. When his base was destroyed, he managed to escape a drowning death by using his magnetic powers to burrow through the Earth where he traveled to the Savage Land and decided to make it his home. With the story of how he cheated death revealed, Magneto turns Warren’s attention to a glowing sphere and something within shocks Warren.
Outside, the X-Men and Ka-Zar have finished off the last of their opposition and storm the Creator’s citadel. They burst through the fence to find wolves on the other side waiting for them; however they are fended off by Zabu. Entering the base, they are attacked by Amphibious and Brainchild, whom they easily defeat. Taking Amphibious as their hostage, Beast forces him to lead the way to their master, whom they are equally as shocked to find is Magneto, alive and well. The Master of Magnetism reveals his latest Mutate creation, Lorelei, a Mutate whose voice enthralls all the men in the room.
Lorelei’s voice has no effect on Marvel Girl who attacks Magneto, putting the evil mutant at a distinct disadvantage because he is not able to use his full magnetic powers around his sensitive machinery. Magneto is forced to use high tech devices to defend himself. Marvel Girl keeps Magneto distracted with her telekinetic attacks and uses her telepathic powers on Lorelei to silence her long enough for the other X-Men to snap out of their trances. Free from Lorelei’s control, Cyclops uses his optic blasts on Magneto’s machines causing them to explode.
Too late to stop the exploding machines, Magneto is lost in the explosions, seemingly killed once more, while the X-Men flee the base with the Mutates. Once outside, the X-Men watch in surprise as the Mutates are restored back to their normal forms with the destruction of Magneto’s devices. With the threat ended, Ka-Zar wonders who could live with such fantastic powers when they would potentially bring them nothing but fear and loathing from normal humans, the Beast responds for the whole group by saying the X-Men can.
Notes
- Tom Palmer is credited as “Embellisher”.
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“Markham’s Magic Crayon!” / IL GESSETTO MAGICO !
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Featured Characters:
- Harry Markham
Supporting Characters:
- Old Man
Locations:
Items:
- Magic Crayon
Synopsis
A greedy factory owner fires a worker who claims to have made a magic crayon. He finds that the crayon really is magic, giving him the ability to draw fabulously, but never allowing him to stop.
