Captain America #228 (Dec 1978)

Captain America #228, published in Dec 1978, is a Bronze Age Marvel comic featuring Captain America, written by Roger McKenzie with cover art by Ron Wilson.

Entitled A Serpent Lurks Below, this story features The Capsicule 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), Blue Streak, Marvel Man, Sen Stivak (as Kligger), 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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