Captain America Comic Book Fans

The prolific comic book writer and inker for the last 40 years joins the show to discuss his Cap work, how his personal imposter syndrome helped write Jeff Mace for The Patriot, why the Captain America: The 1940s Newspaper Strip is the one project he wished he could keep doing... and much more! Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/1a0FPXT5WyM Visit Karl's site to learn more about Impossible Jo...

The story that takes a deep dive into Jeff Mace... a 1940's reporter inspired by Cap to become the hero The Patriot! And, when Cap dies, the story behind how he became Captain America, and why he left! YouTube: https://youtu.be/3J9IbeEqSnw Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks! https://buymeacoffee.com/capcomicfansConnect with Rick & Bob...

Didn't get to tune in for our LIVE show reviewing the new Captain America: Brave New World movie? Check out our YouTube recording to see all the listeners' live comments, movie clips, and hear us discuss the movie! Plus... Bob unwraps a Cap collectible live, and... can Rick say adamantium?!? YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/E2V3dvOEzSs Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation...

We are planning a LIVE show on our YouTube channel Sunday 2/16/25 at 7pm ET! We will be discussing the new Captain America: Brave New World movie and giving our reviews. There will be a live chat open for listeners to give their feedback and ask questions. Hope to see you then! YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CaptainAmericaComicBookFans Not a supporter? You can join at the $5 Shield Slin...

Part 1 of our monthly review of the 1974 Nomad storyline, where Steve quits as Captain America! Plus... the boys discuss Love Boat and Rick discusses his Austrian heritage! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4g_oJmq-nhs New! Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks! https://buymeacoffee.com/capcomicfansConnect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fan...

Award-winning and NY Times bestselling author DAVID MORRELL joins the show to discuss how the First Blood / Rambo writer got involved writing Captain America: The Chosen, addressing PTSD, the idea behind Remote Viewing, and how each one of us can be Cap. Plus... Rick shares his experience at OAX! Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks! https://bu...

Cap is dying. Who has he chosen to replace him? An intense tale of courage by the author of the original Rambo novel series! Plus, Rick reveals his Kryptonite! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eVjL_4UaR8w Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks! https://buymeacoffee.com/capcomicfans Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h...

Deadly traps await as Cap must face Paste Pot Pete, er... The Trapster, to rescue Sharon Carter! 1960's goodness! Plus, Rick & Bob pull the winner of the Fallen Son: Death of Captain America comic signed by 18 Cap creators! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GqtnlK0hIe8 Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks! https://buymeacoffee.com/capc...

Kicking off Sam Wilson's new series - jam packed with heroes, and... the Red Hulk! We cover the first story panel by panel! Plus, Rick & Bob discuss Looney Tunes, Land of the Lost, and how 2025's weight loss goals are going... Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks! https://buymeacoffee.com/capcomicfans Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow...

Part 6 of our monthly review of "The Secret Empire," a classic tale ripped from 1974's headlines where Cap faces a crisis of faith in our government! It's the finale to one of Cap's boldest stories... taking on the Secret Empire! New! Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks! https://buymeacoffee.com/capcomicfans Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/...

Happy New Year! Rick & Bob reveal their ideas on what Steve Rogers' New Year's resolutions may be, counting down from 10 to 1! Last Chance: Win a Fallen Son: Death of Captain America comic signed by 18 Cap creators! https://gofund.me/0c7dc04f Follow us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@CaptainAmericaComicBookFans and share on your social media to get a bonus contest entry! Email screensho...

Happy Anniversary! Rick & Bob celebrate 4 years with messages from listeners recasting classic holiday stories with Captain America characters, exchanging presents, reCapping 2024 and looking ahead to 2025. Stick around to the end for a special message from one of Cap's top villains! Win a Fallen Son: Death of Captain America comic signed by 18 Cap creators! https://gofund.me/0c7dc04f Follow u...

A sweet Christmas Eve story that has a guest appearance by our star spangled hero. Rick and Bob discuss DeMatteis' love for including words we need to lookup. Plus... Where does Rick keep his mistletoe?!? Win a Fallen Son: Death of Captain America comic signed by 18 Cap creators! https://gofund.me/0c7dc04f Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qLEm_x0IkK8 Get a bonus contest entry by following us on...

Part 5 of our monthly review of "The Secret Empire," a classic tale ripped from 1974's headlines where Cap faces a crisis of faith in our government! Cap, Falcon and the X-Men finally confront the enemy behind all their struggles... the Secret Empire! Win a Fallen Son: Death of Captain America comic signed by 18 Cap creators! https://gofund.me/0c7dc04f Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ntsrwtSATQ...

Long-time writer Fabian Nicieza shares stories on the fan-favorite Adventures of Captain America mini-series, including getting his roommate Kevin Maguire back to Marvel and then what went wrong and why Kevin left the book, (plus... is the origin in continuity?), as well as why 1990's Nomad Jack Monroe is the one character in his history he would want to do over again... Watch on YouTube: https://...

New Contest! We want to hear from YOU for our anniversary show! Which classic holiday tale would you replace with Captain America characters? A Christmas Story, Christmas Vacation, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Rudolf, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Die Hard... All you need to do is record an audio or video up to 1 minute and email your recording to capcomicfans@gmail.com with the subject Holiday Su...

Nomad is under the influence of Dr. Faustus, but what horrible memories from Jack's past has he unleashed? And can Cap stop Nomad before he crosses the line forever? Plus... Rick & Bob debate what is a beard... and what is Bob's new ring tone?!? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pCjdlQX92wk Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainam...

Part 4 of our monthly review of "The Secret Empire," a classic tale ripped from 1974's headlines where Cap faces a crisis of faith in our government! Cap, Falcon and the X-Men are on the run from Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D.! Plus... stick around for outtakes and bloopers... Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_rzkyhJP7X4 Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.faceb...

Writers Greg Pak & Evan Narcisse discuss their upcoming Captain America series, dive into Sam Wilson, reveal the intro of Sam's hustling cousin, share the relationship with Marvel Studios, answer can Sam lift Mjolnir, and so much more! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lFljmbaJCO0 Connect with Greg Pak at ⁠https://gregpak.com and Evan Narcisse at https://bsky.app/profile/evnarc.bsky.social Co...

Which US Presidents has Cap met? We take a deep dive into the history of Captain America comics and the 10 US Presidents he has met over the decades. Which did he disobey? How many different Caps met Presidents? Plus... the winner of our American Red Cross Fundraiser Challenge! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1Ab0V1qYA7Y Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www....

Cap is asked to run for US President... and considers where his duties lie! Everyone... Steve's friends and neighbors, his fellow Avengers, the press and public have opinions... but what does his flashback to his teacher's civics lesson reveal? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GUbfVOJSwys Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamerica...

In this episode of Night Cap, Super Soldier Patron Nate Charles joins the show and presents his Top 10 Captain America uniforms! A veteran cos-player, Nate shares his favorites, and you won't believe his #1! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YnizTdhKPK4 Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Please donate to the American Red Cross: https://gofund.me/c60316b7 Jon Waller Sewell returns to voice the deadly mercenary Batroc as we cover panel by panel Cap taking on Batroc, the Swordsman & the Living Laser! 1960s drama as only Stan "The Man" Lee and Jack "King" Kirby can deliver! Plus... Rick gets on his soapbox about biased media right before an election... Watch on YouTube: https://yo...

Part 3 of our monthly review of "The Secret Empire," a classic tale ripped from 1974's headlines where Cap faces a crisis of faith in our government! Cap and Falcon take on the mutant The Banshee! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss creepy old guy stories and Bob shares what he and his wife did in the shower... Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UAzCQa6hLVQ Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fa...

Professor of Philosophy and Author of Virtues of Captain America returns to discuss his new edition, covering topics of Hydra Cap, Sam Wilson, how Steve's view of the American Dream has been impacted over the years... and so much more philosophical fun! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss the winner of the third Captain America Comic Book Fantasy Draft... YouTube: https://youtu.be/8Q_pqJ7xe8c Connect w...