Captain America #311

Captain America #311, published in November 1985, belongs to the long-running Marvel Comics series featuring the star-spangled Avenger. This issue was written by Mark Gruenwald, who served as a central architect for the character’s lore during the 1980s, and features artwork by Paul Neary. The story continues the narrative arc following Steve Rogers' efforts to adjust to modern society while confronting the moral complexities of his role as a government-affiliated hero.

The issue is particularly noted for its contribution to the broader 'Scourge of the Underworld' storyline, a meta-narrative that spanned multiple titles across the Marvel Universe during this era. Under Gruenwald’s editorial and writing direction, the series focused on grounded, character-driven tension rather than purely cosmic threats. The design and artistic tone of this period aimed to modernize the hero’s visual identity while maintaining the classic aesthetic established by creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby.