Captain America #271 (July 1982, Marvel Comics)

Story Title: The Mystery of Mr X

Bronze Age Captain America issue featuring a full-length confrontation between Cap and the masked villain Mr X, set against a televised spectacle. Classic early-80s Marvel art, sharp colors, and strong interior page integrity.

Condition

Estimated VG/FN 5.0–5.5

Light cover wear, edge wear, tanning consistent with age. Interior pages complete and firmly attached. Presents well.

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FEATURES

Bronze Age Captain America issue (1982)

Classic showdown: Captain America vs Mr X

Strong interior art with vibrant classic printing

Early 1980s Marvel storytelling

Direct Edition

Clean interior (no writing, no tears)

60¢ cover era collectible

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CHARACTERS

Captain America (Steve Rogers)

Mr X (Bronze-Age villain)

Supporting cast: studio crew, bystanders

SUPERHERO TEAM

Avengers (Captain America affiliation)

KEY ISSUE?

Not considered a major key.

Minor significance: early appearance of the Bronze-Age Mr X and a self-contained TV-studio battle story.

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ITEM SPECIFICS

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Format: Single Issue

Series: Captain America

Issue Number: 271

Publication Year: 1982

Era: Bronze Age (1970–1985)

Language: English

Type: Comic Book

Cover Price: 60¢

Country/Region: USA

Style: Superhero

Artist: Mike Zeck

Writer: J.M. DeMatteis

Colorist: Bob Sharen

Interior Pages: Off-white/tanned

Edition: Direct Market

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