Free Marvel comics available at Dyess base exchange

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  Captain America is coming to Dyess Air Force Base 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 Captain America include sidekick Bucky, the Human Torch, Sub Mariner and Miss America.

The Promise is now available for free at the base exchange.

The Promise is the eighth free Marvel comic offered exclusively through Army & Air Force Exchange Service 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 Mae Padgett, Minot Air Force Base General Manager . "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, call the base exchange at (325) 692-8996.