Captain America #271

Captain America issue 271 was published by Marvel Comics in July 1982 during a period when the series was under the stewardship of writer J.M. DeMatteis. This era of the title is often noted for its introspective approach to Steve Rogers, moving beyond straightforward action to examine the character's adjustment to a changing American landscape. The cover and interior art were provided by Mike Zeck, whose distinct, gritty style helped define the look of Marvel’s street-level and political-thriller books throughout the 1980s.

This specific issue is a focal point for collectors as it features the introduction of the character Jack Monroe as the new Nomad. Following the legacy of the original Nomad identity—which Steve Rogers had briefly adopted in the 1970s—this debut was intended to provide Captain America with a complex, darker mirror to his own idealism. The narrative reflects the broader comics culture of the early 1980s, which frequently revisited historical lore to create deeper continuity for legacy heroes.