Captain America Comic Book Fans

Reviewing this standalone issue where the Soviet Chinese steal SHIELD's LMD formula to create a new Captain America! Fresh from the headlines and pop culture of that time, this 1968 story features amazing artwork by the King! Plus... Bob discusses his 1970s Disco dance lessons...

It's an all-out brutal slugfest between Daredevil and a drug-influenced Captain America! Part 4 of the Streets of Poison story of Captain America's personal war on drugs that features Diamondback, Black Widow, Bullseye, The Kingpin and more! Plus... Rick explains Southern Hierarchy...

Writer/Illustrator Chip Zdarsky Rap's Cap! Chip joins the show to discuss his new AVENGERS: TWILIGHT series! He talks about his influences, his love for Cap, writing vs illustrating, SEX CRIMINALS, and so much more. PLUS: Bonus Dad Jokes at the end...

Award winning writer J. Michael Straczynski discusses his new Captain America series! JMS shares why he came back to comics and why he chose Cap, his personal role models and inspirations, his real meaning behind Cap's "Plant Yourself Like a Tree" speech, and so much more!

Jon Waller Sewell joins the show to help Rick & Bob ReCap the first story arc of Cap's new series by J. Michael Straczynski! Lots of laughs as three comic nerds take you through their favorite moments in this brand new series...

Traveling to WW2 to see an untold tale of Cap & Bucky vs the original Heinrich Zemo, we cover The Medusa Effect One Shot from 1994 by Roy Thomas! What's up with Cap and Zemo's wife, Hilda?!? Plus... Barry Manilow, "Afternoon Delight," and you'll never guess which comic Rick had signed by Stan Lee...

Next chapter in our long-tail story... Streets of Poison Part 2! From 1990 comes this story of Captain America's personal war on drugs that features Diamondback, Black Widow, Bullseye, The Kingpin and more! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss classic vs nostalgic music, the great lime in beer debate, Rick's 1st trip to NYC and Bob shares his new coin purse...

"These... things... happen, Joe." Join us for a touching story featuring Cap taking on a villain unlike any other he has faced before (and not seen for 14 years!). Plus... Rick shares his OAX experience and Bob reviews "Sex Secrets of Over 50 Couples..."

Eisner Award Winner Paul Jenkins joins the show to discuss his Captain America stories, including Mythos and Theatre of War. Paul shares his "Why" for Cap, when he became a Cap fan, how working on Cap moved him emotionally, personal family stories about war, giving Cap an Eidetic memory, and so much more!

The debut of "ReCap!" where we recap and discuss the stories, rather than act them out. In this episode, we recap the seven Theater of War one shots from 2008-2009, depicting Cap during various stages of wartime combat! Plus... Bob shares his failed business venture.

Let us know if you prefer ReCap over our normal reviews!

Magneto attacks with a brand-new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! Courtesy of Jack Kirby, this 1977 tale features all-out action as only the "King" can deliver! Plus, Rick & Bob discuss 45 records, the time Paul McCartney met Kirby, and Rick shares a story about the one basket he made...

Because you demanded it! We are kicking off our next long-tail story... Streets of Poison! From 1990 comes this Mark Gruenwald / Ron Lim story of Captain America's personal war on drugs that will feature guest stars and villains galore...

Jackson & Collin return to the show to discuss leaving the Captain America SOL series, what they are carrying over to Thunderbolts, the surprise behind Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, why having Nazis in the story was important, and their honest thoughts on the current comic model of mini-series vs regular series, and so much more!

Picking up where Lanzing & Kelly left off in Sentinel of Liberty, Bucky assembles a team of black-ops heavy hitters to pursue high-profile targets like the Red Skull - and it isn't to take them alive! Rick & Bob review this blockbuster first issue panel by panel. Plus... the boys reveal the contest winner, talk about the holidays and... completely and utterly butcher Bohemian Rhapsody!

Listeners call in with their choice for which Cap creator they would have over for the holidays (and what they would serve them) as Rick & Bob celebrate the show's 3 year anniversary! Rick & Bob exchange presents, set goals and make announcements for 2024, Rick presents his Top 5 Bob Lucius List, and the real Captain America calls in (seriously... it's true!).

Who is the Red Guardian? We travel to 1967 to see his origin in the pages of the Avengers by Roy Thomas and John Buscema! Plus... Rick & Bob share party magician stories, Bob pays his son to watch a movie and Rick gets the giggles over "Colonel Ling..."

Alan Gratz, #1 NY Times bestselling author of 19 novels and graphic novels for young readers, and Brent Schoonover, talented illustrator and comic book artist, join the show to discuss their graphic novel, Captain America: The Ghost Army! They discuss how they wove in both real-world history and plenty of Marvel back-story and Easter eggs into this WW2 tale. They share how they wrote and illustrated an all-ages tale featuring the horrors of war, killer ghosts, and teenage infatuation! Plus... Rick & Bob share stories of post-operation shenanigans...

Part 2 (of 2) exploring this original graphic novel featuring a historical adventure set during WW2, where Cap & Bucky encounter a threat like none they've ever seen... a Ghost Army! Covering Chapters 5-8 panel by panel, Rick & Bob also discuss the horrifying realization about the Golden Girls, and Bob shares a real-life autopsy story...

We explore this original graphic novel featuring a historical adventure set during WW2, where Cap & Bucky encounter a threat like none they've ever seen... a Ghost Army! Covering Chapters 1-4 panel by panel, Rick & Bob dive deep into this all-ages story featuring a classic Marvel villain Cap never faces!

Your votes are in... Rick & Bob's wives join the show! Answering questions from listeners, Megan & Casey share what it's like to live with Cap nerds, their thoughts on displaying and budget, Megan discusses Rick's being territorial and Casey reveals something about Bob no one knows but her...

The grand finale to the Dimension Z storyline! After Steve being marooned in Arnim Zola's dangerous and crazy Dimension Z for 12 YEARS, Rick & Bob explore the story that changed Steve's life forever! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss Marvel Augmented Reality, bear attacks, Bob calls out Rick's edits and stay tuned for a blooper at the end...

Bucky and Nick Fury uncover a lost tale from Cap and Bucky's days in WW2 - a tale of horror and war and brothers-in-arms. Plus, Rick & Bob discuss The Simpsons, Star Wars Ashoka, and Bob sings "It's Raining Men!"

The sequel to the Tales of Suspense story no one demanded! Cap revisits Greymoor while in England and finds characters he didn't expect! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss the "Wack Jack Tension Reliever," Spy Hunter arcade game and Rick shares a horrible concert experience...

A trip to 1965 as Cap & Bucky take on the nazis and a traitorous English scientist during WW2! Plus, Rick & Bob discuss vintage low-budget furniture commercials, Bob attempts a southern accent, Rick shares his Bucky Z-Ray theory and talks about his Cap underwear.

"This is a broken man... I don't know if in my history, Bob, if I've even seen him more physically broken than he is currently.... I don't know if I have ever seen him emotionally beaten more than right now... This is the lowest I think readers have ever seen Steve Rogers, physically and emotionally..."

Part 9 of Cap's new volume following Steve's being marooned in Arnim Zola's dangerous and crazy Dimension Z for 12 YEARS! Part nine of a 10 part series, coming out the second week of every month, Rick & Bob explore this strange world that changes Steve's life forever (really... it does)! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss new additions to their collections, penguins on an iceberg, and remember... Zorro the Gay Blade? 

Our first Art Captivated! Rick's nemesis... original art collector Alberto Gonzalez joins the show to discuss his amazing Captain America art collection! They discuss Alberto's start at collecting comics in Spain in the 1980s, commissions vs published art, his personal Cap Artist Mount Rushmore, who draws the best Sharon Carter, and his secret to getting art not found at auctions.

"When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree beside the river of truth, and tell the whole world - No, YOU move.” We cover the Civil War tie-in featuring Cap's famous speech to Peter Parker and explore how new Captain America series writer J. Michael Straczynski depicts Steve Rogers. Plus... Rick & Bob discuss Nacho Libre, the "H" in Hydra's uniform and Bob gives a history lesson on Mark Twain!

"What's Cap doing with Hawkeye's weapons? And what is Hawkeye doing with Cap's shield?" Yeah, that was Marvel's solicitation back in 1986, so let's find out! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss the Mandela Effect, misheard lyrics, breakdancing, "The Worm," and Rick shares a honeymoon story!

Writer Stephanie Phillips joins the show to discuss her upcoming Capwolf & The Howling Commandos series, giving a tease of what to expect, who her favorite Commando is, whether the Gruenwald story provided inspiration, female monsters, diversity in creators and much more! Plus, the boys discuss Toto's Africa meaning, Jimmy Buffett, the Cap Fantasy Draft results and.. Rick bleeps Bob for the first time!

Part 8 of Cap's new volume following Steve's being marooned in Arnim Zola's dangerous and crazy Dimension Z for 12 YEARS! Part eight of a 10 part series, coming out the second week of every month, Rick & Bob explore this strange world that changes Steve's life forever (really... it does)! 

Check our Part 1 (ep #122) Part 2 (ep #126) Part 3 (ep #131) Part 4 (ep #135) Part 5 (ep #140) Part 6 (ep #145) Part 7 (ep #148) first!

Continuing our Night Cap series, where Super Soldier Patrons join the show and pick the topic! Matthew Glover discusses his Top Ten list featuring Captain Americas from various multi-verses! Plus, we explain our upcoming Cap Fantasy Draft...

Cap & the Falcon fight Mr. Hyde and the Scorpion for the first time! Cap punches out Nick Fury! Bob is proud of Rick for correctly pronouncing ubiquitous! And... favorite Looney Tunes characters!

Part 7 of Cap's new volume following Steve's being marooned in Arnim Zola's dangerous and crazy Dimension Z for 12 YEARS! Part seven of a 10 part series, coming out the second week of every month, Rick & Bob explore this strange world that changes Steve's life forever (really... it does)! Plus... the guys discuss seeing their own dads in a new light and... the 1982 movie "Zapped!"

Check our Part 1 (ep #122) Part 2 (ep #126) Part 3 (ep #131) Part 4 (ep #135) Part 5 (ep #140) Part 6 (ep #145) first!

Cap Editor Alanna Smith returns to the show! Alanna discusses the decision to end the recent two Cap series, what is the future for a new Sam Wilson series, why J. Michael Straczynski came back to Marvel for Captain America, will we ever see a Cap volume reach 100 issues again, the future of Cap's co-stars and who will appear in the JMS series, and so much more!

Rick & Bob take the listener's suggestions and rank their favorite Captain America villains that only appeared in one story never to be seen again! How many will you remember and do you agree with the ranking? Bonus: Rick shares along the way the Top Ten One Hit Wonders according to VH1!

Part 6 of Cap's new volume following Steve's being marooned in Arnim Zola's dangerous and crazy Dimension Z for 12 YEARS! Part six of an eight part series, coming out the second week of every month, Rick & Bob explore this strange world that changes Steve's life forever (really... it does)! Plus... the guys discuss their James Bond preferences and their crush on Phoebe Cates...

Check our Part 1 (ep #122) Part 2 (ep #126) Part 3 (ep #131) Part 4 (ep #135) Part 5 (ep #140) first!

A prolific writer in the 90s, Chichester joins the show to discuss Blood and Glory: Punisher/Captain America and other Cap comics, as well as explaining why Cap would salute the Punisher, the digital comics of the 90s and why they disappeared, and much more! Plus, Bob has car troubles!

Part 2 of the team-up only the 1990s could bring you - Cap & The Punisher! More than an action story, this government black-ops espionage adventure is straight from the political headlines of the day!

It's a trip to the early 90s so that means... The Punisher! But this is much more than a high action story, as it dives head on into government conspiracies and weapons dealings straight from the news of the day! Plus... Rick gives his home repair sales pitch horror story and they discuss Big Bang Theory and Raiders of the Lost Ark!

Continuing our Night Cap series, where Super Soldier Patrons join the show and pick the topic! James Foley comes on to share plenty of laughs, as well as discuss how he became a Cap Fan, what it was like trying to still collect comics while serving on a submarine, how comic collecting is a family activity, stories about searching for back issues at flea markets and thrift stores and more. Plus, we announce our upcoming celebrity guest...

Part 5 of Cap's new volume following Steve's being marooned in Arnim Zola's dangerous and crazy Dimension Z for 12 YEARS! Part five of an eight part series, coming out the second week of every month, Rick & Bob explore this strange new world that changes Steve's life forever (really... it does)! 

Check our Part 1 (ep #122) Part 2 (ep #126) Part 3 (ep #131) Part 4 (ep #135) first!

A career spanning over 30 years, Scott shares stories about how he made it into the Guinness World Records (and about to beat his old record), working on the Waid/Garney Cap series and his reaction to being replaced by Rob Liefeld, working with legends like George Perez and John Buscema, the details he likes to add into stories in the backgrounds and answers the debate on which arm Steve carries his shield...

Make a Run for this Episode... It's the Taco Bell Captain America Collector's Edition! Back in 2009, if you were lucky enough to get this brand new comic in your kid's meal, you were treated to a fun story featuring Cap vs Hydra! Plus... Rick & Bob talk about Cinco de Cuatro, hiding chips in the house, Rick's revelation of the "H" in the Hydra uniform and dancing to Brick... House...

Cap battles Doctor Octopus for the first time! Rick & Bob explore this story of a prodigal son and our hero's challenges with delivering him a message. Plus, Bob discusses his fear of being watched by a duck...

Because you demanded it, Cap Fans... We finally cover Steranko on the show! Featuring: The Hulk! The intro of Madame Hydra (Viper)! And... a New Bucky! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss dramatic 1970s songs...