Captain America #256 (Apr 1981)

Captain America #256, published in Apr 1981, is a Bronze Age Marvel comic featuring Captain America, written by Bill Mantlo with cover art by Marie Severin.

Entitled Ghosts of Greymoor Castle, 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), Bucky Barnes, The Demon Druid, Cedric Rawlings, 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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