Story #2Bernie America, Sentinel of Liberty
Writer: J. M. DeMatteis. Penciler: Mike Zeck. Inker: Mike Zeck. Colorist: Bob Sharen.
Synopsis
Assistant Editor
Michael Carlin, filling in for
Mark Gruenwald (and the
Watcher) introduces this tale:
Bernie Rosenthal, upset that Steve’s career as
Captain America always seems to get in the way of their relationship, fantasizes about a little role reversal….
Bernie America is hanging around with the other female Avengers when the evil
Mo-Skull (Bernie’s’ confused mash-up of Red Skull and MODOK) crashes through the wall announcing his schemes of conquest. Bernie beans the baddie with her shield, forcing Mo-Skull to repent of his wicked ways and leave. Bernie then gets a visit from her "ever-loyal, sheepish, and not-extremely-bright love-interest"
Steve Rogers. He cries and moans over how she’s always off adventuring—when a call for help is heard and she rushes off…to be awoken by her sister
Nancy, telling her that Steve has finally arrived for his visit. She rushes into his arms, much preferring reality to fantasy.