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1st appearance of Captain America in the Silver Age; Jack Kirby cover & art; Captain America joins Avengers; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)


Avengers #4 is the first appearance of Captain America in the Silver Age, with this classic comic also becoming a vital cornerstone of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Of course, the comic collectors of 1964 knew it was a major event when Stan Lee and Jack Kirby brought Captain America back from the 1940s. Kirby’s amazingly iconic artwork (and a guest turn by the Sub-Mariner) only made it more obvious to early investors that this was a book for the ages. The continuing cinematic success of Captain America’s story keeps this classic issue looking like a vital investment—with the character even more popular now than during his WWII heyday!
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Artists Information

Jack Kirby is called 'The King of Comics' for a reason, during his career that spanned six decades he gave us many of the most iconic characters the medium would ever see. From his introduction of Captain America at the height of World War II it was clear he wasn't your ordinary comics artist. But it was his creative explosion at Marvel Comics in the 1960's that cemented his legacy, over a short period of time Kirby would give us The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, The Hulk, The X-Men, Thor, Ant-Man and Nick Fury just to name a few. Kirby would then go to DC and create his Fourth World, introducing Darkseid, Mister Miracle, The New Gods and a host of cosmic supporting players. Long live The King.

George Roussos also known under the pseudonym George Bell, was an American comic book artist best known as one of Jack Kirby's Silver Age inkers, including on landmark early issues of Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four. Over five decades, he created artwork for numerous publishers, including EC Comics, and he was a staff colorist for Marvel Comics.