Captain America Comic Book Fans

Dec 17 2024 222 ep. 87 mins 57
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Explore the adventures of Captain America comic books both past and present with Rick Verbanas (former comic shop owner) and Robert Lucius (former Marine)! Reviews, guest interviews and plenty of fun focused on the Star Spangled Avenger... Captain America! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capcomicbookfans/support

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#219: Christmas Eve Miracles! (1983) Marvel Team-Up #127 by J.M. DeMatteis / Kerry Gammill

Dec 17 2024 70 mins  
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 b

#218: The Secret Empire Part 5 (1974) Captain America #174 by Steve Englehart / Sal Buscema

Dec 10 2024 78 mins  
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://yo

#217: Writer Fabian Nicieza Raps Cap & Nomad!

Dec 03 2024 94 mins  
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 Y

Announcing Anniversary Theme & Listener Contest!

Nov 30 2024 1 mins  
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 [email protected] with the s

#216: Cap vs Nomad vs Dr. Faustus! (1993) Cap #421 & Nomad #19 by Mark Gruenwald / Fabian Nicieza / Rik Levins

Nov 26 2024 87 mins  
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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ht

#215: The Secret Empire Part 4 (1974) Captain America #173 by Steve Englehart / Sal Buscema

Nov 19 2024 73 mins  
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 ⁠⁠⁠�

#214: Writers Greg Pak & Evan Narcisse Rap Cap on New Sam Wilson Series!

Nov 12 2024 86 mins  
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/ev

#213: Cap Meets the Presidents - A Historical Look Over 80+ Years

Nov 05 2024 57 mins  
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 ⁠�

#212: Cap for President! (1980) Captain America #250 by Roger Stern / John Byrne

Oct 29 2024 89 mins  
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:/

#211: Top 10 Cap Uniforms, Night Cap: Nate Charles

Oct 22 2024 76 mins  
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/captainameri