CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE GREAT GOLD STEAL "Origin" & "Introduction"

Appropriately enough, we begin our prose adventure on the 4th of July...

THE ORIGIN OF CAPTAIN AMERICA

Steve Rogers was born on July 9, 1917. Orphaned in his youth, he grew to be a pitifully puny physical specimen who devoted all his energies to intellectual pursuit. Sensing the outbreak of World War II, Rogers attempted to join the Army and was rejected as unfit.

Crushed, he returned to his studies at Columbia University until a strange letter summoned him to the Department of Justice. Because of his negative qualifications, Steve Rogers was to become the guinea pig in a bold experiment—Operation Rebirth.

For weeks, Rogers underwent an exhaustive series of tests and operations. Steel tubing was inserted into the marrow of his bones. He was subjected to rigorous physical training and fed new high protein compounds. Day by day, the weakling grew into an amazing physical dynamo.

And then, the final treatment—a secret chemical injected into Steve Rogers’ system gave him complete control over every nerve, muscle and cell in his now magnificent body.

From that time on, Steve Rogers could withstand extraordinary physical punishment; his metabolism could be speeded up or slowed down at will; wounds would heal in half the normal time; and, he became impervious to disease, numbing cold or blistering heat.

Steve Rogers the scholar, became the invincible human juggernaut destined to champion the cause of world justice—the living legend known as

CAPTAIN AMERICA!

INTRODUCTION

by STAN LEE

Many are the superheroes who have risen from the carnage and the devastation of World War II…but none more gallant, none more daring, none more inspiring than the red-white-and-blue-clad avenger who has fired the imagination of two generations of freedom-loving fans.

Where is the heart that does not beat faster at the mere mention of his glory-studded name? Where is the pulse that does not quicken at the sight of his lithe, muscular form—his flashing shield—his colorful costume? Where is the spy, the traitor, the murderous arch-fiend who does not tremble in unabashed terror at the awesome sight of democracy’s greatest defender?

For those who have already thrilled to his fantastic exploits within the pages of world-famed Marvel Comics, we need say no more. But, if you are about to meet him for the first time, be prepared for one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life as you fight side by side with the living legend of World War II—the most universally honored hero of his time-the dazzling human dynamo whom men call…CAPTAIN AMERICA.

Tomorrow...

Chapter 1

Death by Laser

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