Captain America #382

Published in February 1991, Captain America #382 represents a significant chapter in the title's long-running series during the era of writer Mark Gruenwald. This issue is part of a broader narrative arc known as the Streets of Poison storyline, which saw Steve Rogers grappling with the implications of the illicit drug Ice as it infiltrated the underworld of New York City, challenging the hero to navigate complex social issues alongside traditional super-villain conflict.

The interior art was provided by Ron Lim, a quintessential artist for the Captain America title throughout the early 1990s, with a cover illustrated by Lim and Danny Bulanadi. Their collaborative style during this period favored a clean, dynamic aesthetic that defined the visual identity of Marvel’s street-level heroics. The issue was generally well-regarded by fans of the era for its grounded stakes and the consistent, dependable creative direction that Gruenwald maintained for his decade-long tenure on the character.