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CLASSIC MARVEL HEROIC TEAM-UP ACTION! Up for sale is Captain America & Citizen V Annual 1998 #1, published by Marvel Comics in 1998. Featuring a high-octane cover illustration by fan-favorite penciler Mark Bagley and inker Art Thibert, this oversized annual spotlights the fiery clash between Steve Rogers and the enigmatic leader of the Thunderbolts. Co-scripted by Thunderbolts creator Kurt Busiek alongside Barbara Kesel and Karl Kesel, with dynamic interior artwork by Mark Bagley and Mark Adams, this special issue features the feature story "To Shield the Living!". Set against the backdrop of World War II flashbacks and modern-day intrigue, the narrative explores a battle 55 years in the making as Captain America confronts Citizen V (Helmut Zemo in disguise). Busiek and the Kesels craft a deep dive into the legacy of Heinrich Zemo and the original V-Battalion, blending classic World War II superhero lore with late-90s Marvel Universe continuity. CONDITION: 6.5 Fine+ (FN+). This raw issue displays solid structural integrity with moderate handling wear. The front cover exhibits mild color-breaking spine stress lines, subtle surface scuffing visible under direct light, and slight corner wear along the outer margins. The back cover shows minor edge yellowing and light handling soiling, but the issue lies flat with intact staples and complete interior pages.