Captain America #242 (Feb 1980), 8.5 VF+ Newsstand

Captain America #242, published in Feb 1980, is a Bronze Age Marvel comic featuring Captain America, written by Steven Grant with cover art by Al Milgrom.

Entitled Facades!, 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), Brian Muldoon, Dum Dum Dugan, Gabe Jones, 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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