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References to and Quotes about
Doctor Faustus (Johann Fennhoff)

Captain America (vol. 1) #165 (Sep. 1973): "The Yellow Claw Strikes!", page 3, panel 2:
Falcon (to Captain America): "I've stayed because I've been needed-- against Faustus, against the Serpent Squad, against Nightshade-- and for Peggy-- but dig: I think Fury's right. He's got a whole organization to find the Claw. I'm not needed for that!"

Captain America (vol. 1) #168 (Dec. 1973): "...And a Phoenix Shall Arise!", page 6, panel 5:
Captain America: "'course there are new bad-guys being added to the ranks all the time, like the Viper -- Dr. Faustus -- even Solarr--"

Captain America (vol. 1) #169 (Jan. 1974): "When a Legend Dies", pages 7-8:
Captain America: "They deliberately used negative phrases--distortions! Sure, Dr. faustus was a private citizen! So was Al Capone!"

Note: Seen in anti-Captain America TV commercial.

Captain America (vol. 1) #189 (Sep. 1975): "Arena For a Fallen Hero!", pages 6-7, 9, 11-14:
(pg. 6) Captain America (thinking): "Somebody is attacking me through my mind-- making me doubt my senses! Can it be-- Dr. Faustus?" [more]

Note: Seeing hallucinations (caused by Nightshade), Captain America wonders if they are caused by Dr. Faustus.

Captain America (vol. 1) #237 (Sep. 1979): "From the Ashes...", page 2, panel 1:
Captain America: "The Constitution upholds everyone's right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It does NOT condone arson, kidnapping, terrorism or murder. Neither do I. Any statements I might have made to the contrary were due to Dr. Faustus' mindgas!"

Note: Captain America explains to media what happened when he was brainwashed by Dr. Faustus.