
Captain America Comic Book Fans
By Rick Verbanas


#244: Cap Becomes Nomad Part 5 (1974) Captain America #180 by Steve Englehart / Sal Buscema
We cover Cap #180 panel by panel - Nomad Part 5 - by Steve Englehart and Sal Buscema! FINALLY... Steve makes a decision to continue to fight crime... as Nomad! Plus... Rick & Bob talk about Father's Day, long distance bills and the 1980s vs the 1950s!
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#243: Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly Return to Discuss Bucky & Thunderbolts!
Jackson & Collin come back for their 4th conversation, discussing the end to their time on Thunderbolts, diving deep into their three year run with Bucky Barnes and Sharon Carter. Plus, finally after 4 appearances, Rick is brave enough to ask Jackson his Wil Wheaton question... and you'll never guess his answer!
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#242: Bucky & Thunderbolts vs Emperor Doom! (2025) Jackson Lanzing / Collin Kelly / Tommaso Bianchi
Covering Thunderbolts: Doomstrike #1 panel by panel! Doom took over the world. And Bucky Barnes helped him do it. To atone for his unwitting role in Doom’s triumph, Bucky assembles a team with one goal: burn it all down! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss favorite James Bond actors, Star Trek 4 and Birdman!
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#241: Cap Meets the Asthma Monster! (1987) Louise Simonson / Alex Saviuk
It's the classic giveaway comic no Cap fan should be without! We take you panel by panel through this fun tale that educates on asthma for Asthma Awareness Month! Yes... Rick says "Munster." Plus... Is it time for white pants and shoes, and other clothes Rick & Bob's wives hate. And, tales of high school and college TV production classes...
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#240: Cap Becomes Nomad Part 4 (1974) Captain America #179 by Steve Englehart / Sal Buscema
We cover Cap #179 panel by panel - Nomad Part 4. Steve Rogers is no longer Captain America but he is stalked by the Golden Archer who knows his secret identity! Plus... the Top 20 TV shows of 1974, Donny Osmond's comeback, Funyuns, Guinness Book of World Records, and Rick shares an embarrassing story with SNL's A. Whitney Brown...
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#239: Thunderbolts* LIVE Review & Chat!
Didn't get to tune in for our LIVE show reviewing the new Thunderbolts* movie? Check out our YouTube recording to see the listeners' live comments, movie clips, and hear us discuss the movie! Plus... we talk about Free Comic Book Day, Sar Wars Day and a lot more!
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#238: Cap vs Kraven for the First Time! (2018) Captain America #697 by Mark Waid / Chris Samnee
Kraven hunts Cap! It's the first time these two characters meet, as Cap finds himself in the jungle being hunted, while trying to keep a stranger alive! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss waterbeds...
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#237: Cap Fantasy Draft IV! 4 Captain America Fans Draft 8 Rounds to Make the Best Story!
Rick & Bob are joined by Matthew & Nate for the fourth ever Cap Fantasy Draft! All "teams" start with Steve Rogers, then each picks a character for 8 rounds to form their story... BUT there is a catch... Each team must pick at least one villain, one former or current lover, one former foe turned ally and one civilian... all while representing at least 5 different decades! Draft starts around 21:30.
Want to skip the suspense, laughs and drama? Go to 1:15:00 for results of the draft and to hear each team's story pitch.
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#236: The Sidewinder Returns! (1994) Captain America #424 by Mark Gruenwald / Phil Gosier
We cover Cap #424 panel by panel - NOT #423! Diamondback returns... and so does Sidewinder! How will Cap react to Rachel's secret? Plus... which host hasn't seen Shawshank Redemption and which hasn't seen Top Gun? Rick & Bob discuss the Cap Madness bracket's Elite Eight prediction, Rick shares a text message between him and Bob, and Bob finally learns the difference between bald and balding...
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#235: Cap Becomes Nomad Part 3 (1974) Captain America #178 by Steve Englehart / Sal Buscema
We cover Cap #178 panel by panel - Nomad Part 3. Steve Rogers is no longer Captain America! Sam Wilson must battle TWO Lucifers... alone! The classic Steve Englehart story continues! Plus... Rick explains "Nevernudes" to Bob...
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#234: Editor Alanna Smith Answers Questions About the Cap-Verse!
Ever wonder how stories get approved or turned down? Current Captain America Editor ALANNA SMITH returns to the show to discuss what is going on in the "Cap-verse" past, present & future (including why she is excited for the upcoming Chip Zdarsky series). Why did the JMS series end? Can a Steve and Sam book happen at the same time? These and more of your questions get answered! Plus, Alanna picks her personal favorites in the 32 character Cap Co-Star Bracket!
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#233: DD vs Cap! Daredevil #43 (1968) Stan Lee / Gene Colan
Why are Cap and Daredevil fighting each other in a boxing ring? Why not? It's 1968 and a Stan Lee story!
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#232: Cap Comic by Rick Jones & Steve Rogers?!? Guardian of Freedom #1 (2000) David / Frenz / Bagley
We cover Captain America: Guardian of Freedom #1, a comic written by Rick Jones and art by Steve Rogers in the 616 Universe! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss division of laundry labor, how to fold a Cap t-shirt, a surprising favorite cereal revelation and story, and... Zima!
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#231: Cap Becomes Nomad Part 2 (1974) Captain America #177 by Steve Englehart / Sal Buscema
We cover Cap #177 panel by panel - Nomad Part 2. With Steve Rogers done as Captain America, Sam Wilson battles alone against... Lucifer! Plus... Rick shares the "Hoo Hoo" rule, Bob explains the difference between a sleeping and smoking jacket, and they both miss the Hostess ads!
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Captain America & Empathy
Empathy is a strength, not a weakness.
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#230: Interview with Karl Kesel, Prolific Writer and Inker!
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!
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#229: ReCap: The Patriot #1-4 (2010) by Karl Kesel / Mitch Breitweiser
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!
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#228: Captain America: Brave New World LIVE Review!
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?!?
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Tune in to YouTube on Sun 2/16 for a LIVE review of Captain America: Brave New World
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!
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#227: Cap Becomes Nomad Part 1 (1974) Captain America #176 by Steve Englehart / Sal Buscema
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!
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#226: Interview with Rambo Author David Morrell on Captain America: The Chosen!
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://buymeacoffee.com/capcomicfans
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#225: ReCap of The Chosen #1-6 (2007) by David Morrell & Mitch Breitweiser!
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!
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#224: Cap vs The Trapster! (1968) Cap #108 by Stan Lee / Jack Kirby
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
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#223: Sam Wilson Captain America #1 (2025) Evan Narcisse / Greg Pak / Eder Messias
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 Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Please subscribe, rate and review! Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com

#222: The Secret Empire Part 6 (1974) Captain America #175 by Steve Englehart / Sal Buscema
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
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#221: Cap's Top 10 New Year's Resolutions!
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 screenshot to capcomicfans@gmail.com. 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 https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Please subscribe, rate and review! Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com

#220: 4 Year Ann Celebration! Listeners Call In with Recasts of Classic Holiday Stories!
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 us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@CaptainAmericaComicBookFans and share on your social media to get a bonus contest entry! Email screenshot to capcomicfans@gmail.com. Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Please subscribe, rate and review! Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com

#219: Christmas Eve Miracles! (1983) Marvel Team-Up #127 by J.M. DeMatteis / Kerry Gammill
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
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#218: The Secret Empire Part 5 (1974) Captain America #174 by Steve Englehart / Sal Buscema
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!
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#217: Writer Fabian Nicieza Raps Cap & Nomad!
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...
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Announcing Anniversary Theme & Listener Contest!
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 Submission by 5pm Eastern on Sunday December 8th. Or, you can just send us an Anniversary message and let us know what your favorite episode was this year and what you would like to see us cover in the new year. One lucky submission will get a special Cap-related prize! 🎁

#216: Cap vs Nomad vs Dr. Faustus! (1993) Cap #421 & Nomad #19 by Mark Gruenwald / Fabian Nicieza / Rik Levins
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?!?
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#215: The Secret Empire Part 4 (1974) Captain America #173 by Steve Englehart / Sal Buscema
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...
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#214: Writers Greg Pak & Evan Narcisse Rap Cap on New Sam Wilson Series!
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!
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#213: Cap Meets the Presidents - A Historical Look Over 80+ Years
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!
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#212: Cap for President! (1980) Captain America #250 by Roger Stern / John Byrne
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?
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#211: Top 10 Cap Uniforms, Night Cap: Nate Charles
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!
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#210: Batroc's Brigade! (1968) Cap #105 by Stan Lee / Jack Kirby
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...
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#209: The Secret Empire Part 3 (1974) Captain America #172 by Steve Englehart / Sal Buscema
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...
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#208: Cap Philosophy with Author Dr. Mark D. White! Virtues of Captain America
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...
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#207: Ed Brubaker's Cap Finale! (2012) Captain America (Vol.6) #19 Ed Brubaker / Steve Epting
The grand finale of Ed Brubaker’s EPIC 8 YEAR RUN on Captain America and the end of an era! Rick & Bob review panel by panel the final issue that Brubaker uses to explore Steve's burden from being a symbol, from his humble beginning to present day. Plus... RIP James Earl Jones.
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#206: Cap Fantasy Draft III! 4 Captain America Fans Draft 8 Rounds to Make the Best Story!
Rick & Bob are joined by Matthew & Tom for the third ever Cap Fantasy Draft! All "teams" start with Steve Rogers, then each picks a character for 8 rounds to form their story... BUT there is a catch... Each team must pick at least one villain, one former or current lover, one former foe turned ally and one civilian... all while representing at least 5 different decades! Got it? Good, because our players don't! Want to skip the suspense, laughs and drama? Go to 1:12:00 for results of the draft and 1:14:10 to hear each team's story pitch. VOTE for your favorite team/story starting THIS SUNDAY 9/22 12pm ET at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com

#205: The Secret Empire Part 2 (1974) Captain America #171 by Steve Englehart / Sal Buscema
Part 2 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 is on the run from the law and the Falcon finally soars! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss Marvel Value Stamps...
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#204: Interview with Writer Steve Orlando!
Prolific 17 year and award-winning writer Steve Orlando dives deep into his new Avengers: Assemble series, why Cap is one of his all-time favorite characters, and shares a story about Doughboy much to Bob's dismay. Stick around for the very end where Steve, Rick & Bob discuss who is their favorite non-Steve/Sam/Bucky Caps...
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#206 PREVIEW: Draft Order Pulled!
In honor of the biggest fantasy football draft weekend of the year, we're drawing Draft Order for the upcoming Captain America Comic Book Fantasy Draft (Episode #!206)! Who will get the first pick?

#203: Cap vs 4 Caps! Avengers: Curse of the Man-Thing #1 (2021) Steve Orlando / Francesco Mobili
Cap takes on 4 Former Caps! Plus... Bob finally realizes Rick's pun on Time CAPsule and... what word does Rick frequently mispronounces?!?
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#202: ReCap: Deadpool, Wolverine and Captain America! (2013) Deadpool (Vol.5) #15-19 by Gerry Duggan / Brian Posehn / Declan Shalvey
Jon Waller Sewell returns to help us ReCap "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly," a five part story diving into Deadpool's past, where he turns to fellow super soldiers Wolverine and Cap for help! Plus... Rick, Bob & Jon discuss the Deadpool / Wolverine movie (so skip 11:30-24:45 if you want to avoid spoilers)!
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#201: The Secret Empire Part 1 (1974) Captain America #170 by Steve Englehart / Sal Buscema
Kicking off 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! Plus... Rick & Bob share where they stand on which issue is the first appearance of Wolverine...
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#200: Community Theater Presents Cap #400-401 - 16 voices on 23 characters!
It is our first ever Community Theater production... with 16 different voice actors (and 23 different characters), covering the tie-in to Operation: Galactic Storm in Cap #400-401! Plus... Rick & Bob take a look back at the first 199 episodes and share some personal favorites... The theater portion starts at 39:00 minutes into the show
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#199: Nomad is Back and Out for Blood! Cap #325 (1987) Mark Gruenwald / Paul Neary / John Beatty
Nomad is back and he's out for blood! Can Cap stop him from killing... The Slug? And what page do they spend nearly 13 minutes on?!? Plus... Rick & Bob chat about favorite Monty Python skits/scenes, as well as SNL's Colonel Angus...
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