Captain America #172 (Apr 1974), 4.5 VG+

Captain America #172, published in Apr 1974, is a Bronze Age Marvel comic featuring Captain America, written by Mike Friedrich; Steve Englehart with cover art by Gil Kane; John Romita.

Entitled Believe It or Not: The Banshee, this story features The Star-Spangled Avenger and continues his long-running adventures across the Marvel Universe.

This issue forms part of the wider Captain America series, known for its patriotic themes, espionage stories, iconic villains, and enduring place in Marvel Comics history.

Featured appearances include Captain America (Steve Rogers), Banshee, Moonstone (Lloyd Bloch), Falcon (Sam Wilson), and other characters from Captain America’s world.

A classic Bronze Age Captain America comic, this issue captures the shift toward deeper political themes, espionage storytelling, and more grounded Marvel adventures.

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