Captain America #261 (Sep 1981)

Captain America #261, published in Sep 1981, is a Bronze Age Marvel comic featuring Captain America, written by J.M. DeMatteis with cover art by Mike Zeck.

Entitled Celluloid Heroes!, 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), Ameridroid, Beast, Bucky Barnes, 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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