A new member of the Captains is introduced! Steve and Sam are hot on the trail of the imposter Cap and are confronted by Sin! And... Winter Soldier joins the fight. Rick & Bob break it all down in this episode! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? L...
Sep 15, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Over the last 80 years, Cap's origin story has had various changes... Was it the Super Soldier Serum or Vita Rays that transformed Steve Rogers? Was Steve always the first candidate selected or were there others - and who selected him? Who were the characters around Operation Rebirth (or was it Project Rebirth?)... Was it Reinstein or Erskine? Was it X-13 guarding the Curio Shop or was it Agent R? These and so many more questions are answered in this episode! Connect with Rick & Bob and fell...
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Dr. Stevens is widely published, with much of his academic research focusing on Captain America. He takes Rick and Bob through his book, centering around the evolution or the reinterpretation of Captain America’s characterization across different eras in response to changing values. If you enjoy philosophical debates centered around Cap, you'll love this spirited and in-depth conversation! Check out Captain America, Masculinity, and Violence at https://www.amazon.com/Captain-America-Masculinity-...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 47
It's Cap vs Wolverine in a classic tale of two heroes who couldn't be more different! Rick & Bob have a lot of fun revisiting this 1986 tale featuring plenty of side notes, trivia and laughs. Plus... wait until you hear Rick do Wolverine's voice, bub! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate a...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Villains revealed! New member of the "The Captains!" Rick & Bob review the second issue of this hot mini-series and provide their thoughts on the reveals. Plus... Listener Joshua VanDine joins the show to present his take on the controversy surrounding #1! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, r...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Did Steve get the rank of "Captain" automatically just because of the Super Soldier Program? If you were to give Cap a NEW re-occurring sidekick for a couple years, who would it be? The Tumbler vs. Doughboy... One leaves! One does not! Who makes it? These are just some of the questions listeners hit Rick & Bob with in this special Q&A episode! Surprise answers! Plenty of laughs! And... a surprise call by Rick's daughter?!? Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com Connect ...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 44
In the early to mid 1980s, John Beatty inked 23 Cap issues, creating an amazing partnership with penciler Mike Zeck, whom he went on to work with on the Secret Wars and Punisher mini-series. John talks candidly about how Mike helped get him into the industry and how he jumped at the chance to leave working with George Perez on Justice League to work with Mike on Cap, John's childhood favorite hero. Funny stories about Jim Shooter, Bob McLeod and a big misunderstanding with Mike's father that alm...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Rick & Bob have WAY too much fun in this episode reviewing Cap #265-266 (crossover with Spidey and Fury). We may have gone off on a tangent or two. Full of laughs, observations and several poor voice impressions by Rick... Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Straight off the racks (and national headlines) - Rick & Bob review the first issue of this new mini-series and give their thoughts on the controversy surrounding the story! Did Steve Rogers really abandon the American Dream? Is Steve being replaced again in a PC move? We cover the first story in detail and give our take on this hot issue! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Pleas...
Jul 21, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Part 2 of reviewing the 1997 Eisner Award Nominee for Best Serialized Story by Mark Waid and Ron Garney - "Man Without a Country!" Steve Rogers has been stripped of his role as Cap and exiled from the country, yet still fights to stop Machinesmith's plan for nuclear annihilation! Steve may no longer have his shield, but he has his determination, and help from Sharon Carter and... Dr. Doom?!? Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicboo...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Eisner Award Nominee Artist Ron Garney discusses what it was like to draw his favorite character growing up, how Mike Zeck got him into the industry, his feelings on being replaced by Rob Liefeld's Vol 2, why he left Vol 3 only after five issues and so many other cool Cap back stories! Stay for the bonus track at the very end... Connect with Ron Garney at https://www.instagram.com/rongarneyart/ Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomic...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Part 1 of reviewing the 1997 Eisner Award Nominee for Best Serialized Story - "Man Without a Country!" Mark Waid and Ron Garney bring a pulse-pounding story of Steve Rogers stripped of his role and exiled from the country, trying to clear his name and save the United States from another threat! Plus... start with #449 - Cap battles with the forces of Zodiac! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Hey! Are you enjoying this p...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Rick & Bob review the bizarre 1977 story of Arnim Zola, Bio Fanatic! Jack Kirby wrote and drew this story which features Donna Maria, Falcon, Sharon Carter, Doughboy, Primus and... the Red Skull! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Hey! Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a rec...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Cap joins the Tales of Suspense series starting with this fun Silver Age tale featuring a battle against Iron Man, 2nd appearance of Kraven the Hunter, Chameleon, Pepper Potts and more! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Enjoy this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://ancho...
Jun 16, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Longtime Captain America Editor Tom Brevoort chats with Rick & Bob on... the current Coates volume ending and what comes after, how Ed Brubaker talked him into bringing back Bucky, the backlash over Hydra Cap, stories behind Planet/WW Hulk, Civil War, the Death of Steve Rogers... and more! No Cap fan will want to miss this episode! Connect with Tom Brevoort at https://tombrevoort.com Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfan...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Origin of Isaiah Bradley Part Two - Rick & Bob review the final three issues of the 7 part Truth: Red, White & Black story from 2003. Taking you deeper into the stories behind the story, based on real historical facts. We learn something new every time we read this amazing, thought provoking and impactful story! Plus... Isaiah meets Hitler?!? Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Enjoy this podcast series? Please he...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Intro of Isaiah Bradley aka the "Black Captain America!" Part One - Rick & Bob review the first four issues of the 7 part Truth: Red, White & Black story from 2003. A brutal tale, interwoven with stories taken from real events, this limited series takes on racism and beautifully adds further depth to the Captain America mythos. Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Enjoy this podcast series? Please help by donating ...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Zemo returns with a vengeance... Thought dead at the end of #168, Helmut knows Cap's secret identity and strikes at his friends! Rick & Bob review Cap #275-278, a tale of schemes, revelations, surprises, and personal triumph by Rick's favorite Cap creative team: DeMatteis, Zeck, Beatty and Sharen! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Enjoy this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookf...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 55 min•Season 1Ep. 32
A thoughtful and modern retelling of Cap's revival in Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's Avengers #4 and the story behind how Steve transitioned to his new life the struggles he faced. Rick & Bob review this heartfelt five issue mini-series by legendary Mark Waid and artist Jorge Molina, one of Bob's all-time favorite Cap stories! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Enjoy this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https:...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Professor White is the author of seven books, including The Virtues of Captain America: Modern-Day Lessons on Character from a World War II Superhero. He chats about Cap comics with Rick and Bob, centering around the values Cap can teach us, as well as topics like patriotism, Golden Age Cap versus Cap from the last 50 years, and whether a fictional character can actually be a real-life role model. Plus, a spirited debate on the famous "... plant yourself like a tree beside the river of truth..."...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 30
The introduction of Helmut Zemo in a story of revenge! Rick & Bob review Captain America #168, which was featured as a read-along story by Power Records in 1974! Watch the bloopers from this episode at Save 10% at https://www.comicfortress.com/ with coupon code: CAPTAIN Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Enjoy this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe...
Apr 28, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 29
An extra long reaction to the finale of the Falcon and Winter Soldier series! John Sewell rejoins Rick & Bob for a spirited debate on their reaction to this episode and series overall, how the story compares to the comics, as well as some KILLER PREDICTIONS for where the story goes from here! SPOILER ALERT - You should watch the series before listening to this podcast! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Enjoy this po...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 28
If you love the Disney+ series, you'll enjoy this story featuring Sam and Bucky battling two different Hydra factions, with plenty of action, surprises, fun buddy dialogue, Cap fanatics and a good dose of humor! And... Zemo is back?!? Check out Comic Fortress for statues, figures and collectibles, including Hot Toys, Sideshow and many more at https://www.comicfortress.com/ Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Enjoy this po...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Reacting to episode five of the FAWS series! John Walker super fan Dave Witham rejoins Rick & Bob to discuss their reactions to this episode, how the story compares to the comics, as well as predictions for the series finale! SPOILER ALERT - You should watch the fifth episode before listening to this podcast! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Enjoy this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/c...
Apr 18, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 26
The classic tale of John Walker replacing Steve Rogers as the new Cap was the topic contest winner James Foley chats about with Rick & Bob! Highlights include: Steve grows a beard! Nomad's a jerk! Impression Kieron Dwyer's women had on the young guys! And... Brother Nature?!? Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Enjoy this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please sub...
Apr 14, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Reacting to Falcon and Winter Soldier Episode #4 "The Whole World is Watching!" Heath Brown joins Rick & Bob to discuss their reaction to this episode (WOWZERS!), how the story compares to the comics, as well as predictions for what happens next! SPOILER ALERT - You should watch the forth episode before listening to this podcast! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Captain America fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Enjoy this podcast series? Please help by...
Apr 11, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Artist Mike Perkins (Swamp Thing) joins the show to discuss his three years on the Captain America series with Ed Brubaker (2005-2008), and what it was like to be involved on the origin of the Winter Soldier! He shares details on designing characters like Sin, the Red Skull's daughter, and his shock to learning Cap was dead when he got the script to pencil the following issue. Plus... his reaction to making it past Round One of the Cap Madness Artist Bracket! Connect with our guest Mike Perkins ...
Apr 07, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Reaction to the third episode of the FAWS series "Power Broker!" John Waller Sewell joins Rick & Bob to discuss their reaction to this episode, how the story compares to the comics, as well as predictions for what happens next! SPOILER ALERT - You should watch the third episode before listening to this podcast! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Enjoy this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm...
Apr 04, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Episode Two of the comic origin of Winter Soldier! Captain America now realizes the deadly assassin is his old partner, Bucky Barnes, and is dedicated to saving him, even when all others think he should be put down! This emotional story is filled with action, espionage and guests galore! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Enjoy this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Pl...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 21
Our reaction to the second episode of the FAWS series! Rick & Bob are joined by John Walker super fan Dave Witham, to give their reaction to this episode, how the story compares to the comics, as well as predictions for the series! SPOILER ALERT - You should watch the second episode before listening to this podcast! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Enjoy this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anch...
Mar 28, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 20
