Captain America No. 103 Cover by Kirby & Shores
The leering face of the Red Skull as he rejoices in tormenting Captain America and Sharon Carter.
Or maybe not so much. The published version was severely toned down so the crimson one looked merely constipated. And he has caps on his teeth. We can likely blame the Comics Code for that. Schmucks.
Here’s the original cover in all its uncensored, lurid glory.
Colour by me.
As published.
Original art scan from Heritage Auctions.
Art made production ready.
New colour version.
Re-created trade dress added.
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