Captain America Comic Book Fans

Cap quits? After the Avengers split over moral decisions during Galactic Storm, Steve wrestles with his place on the team. Clint (Hawkeye) takes Steve to a dive bar and Rick & Bob count the cameos!  How many voices can Rick do in one episode?  Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans and https://twitter.com/C...

Dr. White - author of The Virtues of Captain America - returns to rap Cap with Rick & Bob, tackling various Cap philosophical issues such as; Does Cap kill? Is Captain America a mantle? Can two Caps exist at the same time? And She-Hulk wants to know... is Cap a virgin? Plus... stay after the ending to hear more Confucius jokes... Connect with our guest Mark D. White at https://www.profmdwhite....

Is the Red Skull back from the dead? Rick & Bob chat about Halloween and maybe reference a movie or two. And Rick tells a homemade Red Skull joke... Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans and https://twitter.com/CapComicFans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at:  https://anchor.f...

Travel back to 1971 when Spidey was a wanted criminal and the Falcon wore green and didn't fly! Rick & Bob review this 2-part story featuring plenty of action and jokes. You'll faint like Sharon Carter when you count the multiple movie quotes and references! And wait until you hear Rick's "Bob Lucius" song! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at  https://www.facebook.com/group...

Wah-Hoo! Travel back to 1964 for the first meeting between Captain America and Nick Fury in WW2. Rick & Bob take a look at the history of Marvel during that time, as well as fun stories about the Traveling Wilburys, Yahtzee coozies and Rick makes up words.  Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans and https://twit...

20 year comic veteran Paolo Rivera joins the show to talk about his experience painting the Mythos origin series and why it took him six months to create Mythos: Captain America! Filled with cool Easter eggs and stories behind the story, Paolo shares why he grew to love the character Captain America after doing research for the story. Plus... find out who our next guest will be! Connect with our g...

This beautifully painted one-shot dives deep into Steve Rogers' life leading up to becoming Captain America, as well as his time during WW2 and joining the Avengers after being frozen. Told from Steve's point of view, it is a retrospective tale that pulls at the heart strings and demonstrates the true character of the hero and what helped shape that during the war. Rick & Bob take the listener...

An aged and depowered Cap is being sued and asks She-Hulk to defend him! How does Matt Murdock (aka Daredevil) fit into all of this? Courtroom drama at it's finest, along with an in-depth look back at Steve Rogers pre-Super Soldier, for a fun and complex tale with twists and turns.  Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicboo...

The finale! Part 8 of an 8 part series, where Rick & Bob cover issues #327-350 - the incredible story of Steve Rogers being replaced by John Walker from 1987-1989! This episode, we cover #348-350, as Steve Rogers decides to fight John Walker for the right to wield the shield! A villain asks for Cap's help - an ally seemingly perishes - a long-thought dead arch foe returns for revenge - and Ric...

We celebrate turning 100 with special guest... legendary comic creator Dan Jurgens (at approx 45 minute mark)! Plus, Rick & Bob reminisce about some of their favorite moments and answer listener call-in questions the first half of the show... Connect with our guest Dan Jurgens at https://danjurgens.com Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at h ttps://www.facebook.com/groups/captaina...

Not a good day to be Captain America... Steve's girlfriend confronts him after he reveals he's Cap and then Taskmaster captures him without his shield! Rick & Bob take you through the action-packed, yet dramatic story written and drawn by Dan Jurgens. Plus... we reveal next episode's special guest! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/captain...

It is the end of an era. After 137 issues, Mark Gruenwald's ten year run of writing Captain America comes to a close. Rick & Bob, as well as guest Jason Olsen (author of Mark Gruenwald and the Star Spangled Symbolism of Captain America) review Mark's last issue, an emotional tale of Cap learning he has 24 hours to live. Plus... a special guest joins the show as a surprise to Bob! Connect with...

Diamondback! Red Skull! Batroc! Serpent Society! Mr. Hyde! Nick Fury! The Walking Dead?!? Rick & Bob have fun with guest stars galore in this fast-paced 4 issue story by Robert Kirkman and Scot Eaton!  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: ...

John Walker is the new Captain America and Steve Rogers is known only as The Captain! Part 7 of an 8 part series, where Rick & Bob cover issues #327-350 - the incredible story of Steve Rogers being replaced by John Walker from 1987-1989! This episode, we cover #345-347, as John Walker snaps after a personal tragedy and Steve surrenders to the Commission. The story from the last year and all th...

Comic shop customers and employee join the show to tell stories of Rick as a boss and comic shop owner, including how they all met, what is was like when Rick sold the store and their friendship since. Filled with plenty of laughs and roasting, this episode takes you behind the scene of a comic shop, getting to know Rick a little better.  Connect with our guests John Sewell at  https://b...

It's 1970 and Captain America makes a special trip to Vietnam, curtesy of Stan Lee and Gene Colan! But why is Cap going and who is the mystery villain?  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 sub...

The new Steve Rogers Cap series kicks off here! Rick & Bob review panel by panel and give their thoughts on the direction of the series, the mystery of the shield, Steve's private life, his relationship with Bucky and so much more! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please he...

John Walker is the new Captain America and Steve Rogers is known only as The Captain! Part 6 of an 8 part series, where Rick & Bob cover issues #327-350 - the incredible story of Steve Rogers being replaced by John Walker from 1987-1989! This episode, we cover #342-344, as Steve and gang take on Viper and her sinister plot to turn America into snakes. Patron James Foley joins the show as a spe...

Captain America Sentinel of Liberty writers Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly join the show to discuss their new series - shedding light on their pitch and vision for the series and hints at what is in store... giving Steve "a life," the true character of Steve and Bucky's relationship, the secret behind Cap's shield, what's going on with Sharon Carter, will we see Red Skull and so much more! Con...

Our new show format starts here! Based on listener response, more talk about the story and less reading panel by panel. Plus... another end of an era... Tales of Suspense becomes Captain America! Rick & Bob cover the story where Cap meets Black Panther (T'Challa) and reunites with Sharon Carter vs a returned foe thought dead!  Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at  https...

How Bucky met Steve Rogers… was it really an accident? Golden Age stories were all just propaganda? Why didn't Steve and Namor remember each other? These and other questions will be answered as we explore the retcons created to explain, enhance or fix previous stories from the 80+ year history of Captain America comics! Continuing from Part One on Episode #84... Connect with Rick & Bob and fel...

The new Sam Wilson Cap series starts right here! Rick & Bob review panel by panel and give their thoughts on Sam's direction, supporting cast and villains! Plus... the boys go over podcast poll feedback and discuss possible new direction for the show! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podca...

John Walker is the new Captain America and Steve Rogers is known only as The Captain! Part 5 of an 8 part series, where Rick & Bob cover issues #327-350 - the incredible story of Steve Rogers being replaced by John Walker from 1987-1989! This episode, we cover #339-341, as Steve starts to question his decision, get his revenge on Mr. Hyde and battles Iron Man! Plus, introducing new series arti...

Cap Editor Alanna Smith joins the show! Alanna chats with Rick & Bob about the decision to have two Cap series, why she chose these creative teams and is excited for their direction, whether we will return to Legacy numbering, crossovers, expanded Cap universe and so much more! Connect with our guest Alanna Smith at https://www.alannawrites.com Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans a...

Kicking off an incredible new Cap saga starring Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson! Rick & Bob review panel by panel and give their thoughts on having two Caps in the Marvel Universe. Plus... the boys share stories about their Coccyx! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help b...