Ka-pow! Bam! Free Marvel Comics Flying onto Eielson Shopping Center Shelves

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  • By Kirsten Howley
  • Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --  Captain America is coming to Eielson to deliver on a promise made to a World War II Soldier in a new Marvel comic book that takes readers from occupied France to the front lines of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

Other superheroes joining "Cap" in The Promise by Paul Tobin include sidekick Bucky, the Human Torch, Sub Mariner and Miss America.

"The Promise is now available, for free, at the Eielson Shopping Center located at 451 Broadway Avenue," said General Manager, Anna Van Hoveln.

The Promise is the eighth free Marvel Comic offered exclusively through AAFES locations since the partnership between the Department of Defense's oldest and largest exchange service began in April, 2005.

"Frankly, the project started as a way to provide a taste of home and a bit of escapism to troops serving overseas," said Van Hoveln. "We were a little surprised at how quickly the popularity of the comic books went beyond the front lines as collectors and troops' family members expressed great interest."

For more information on how to pick up a free copy of The Promise, authorized exchange shoppers can call the Shopping Center at 907-372-1640.