#91: Interview with Cap Writers Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly!

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’sContinue reading “#91: Interview with Cap Writers Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly!”

#90: New Show Format! Cap Meets Black Panther! Tales of Suspense #97-99 & Cap #100 (1968) Stan Lee / Jack Kirby

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 thoughtContinue reading “#90: New Show Format! Cap Meets Black Panther! Tales of Suspense #97-99 & Cap #100 (1968) Stan Lee / Jack Kirby”

#89: The Top Ten Other Cap Retcons – Part Two

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! ContinuingContinue reading “#89: The Top Ten Other Cap Retcons – Part Two”

#86: Interview with Cap Editor Alanna Smith!

Captain America Editor Alanna Smith joins the show! Alanna chats with Rick & Bob about the decision to have two Cap series at the same time, 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 withContinue reading “#86: Interview with Cap Editor Alanna Smith!”

#84: The Top Ten “Other” Cap Retcons – Part One

Sharon Carter wasn’t really dead? She and Peggy are related how exactly? Did Steve always want to be an artist – and what about his dad?!? 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!Continue reading “#84: The Top Ten “Other” Cap Retcons – Part One”

#82: Interview with Jason Olsen, Author of Mark Gruenwald and the Star Spangled Symbolism of Captain America, 1985-1995

We take a trip revisiting Mark Gruenwald’s amazing decade of writing Cap with the author of the book “Mark Gruenwald and the Star Spangled Symbolism of Captain America,” Jason Olsen! We chat about Jason’s deep dive into Mark’s love for the character, dedication to Marvel continuity, philosophical and political themes, as well as explore someContinue reading “#82: Interview with Jason Olsen, Author of Mark Gruenwald and the Star Spangled Symbolism of Captain America, 1985-1995”

#62: Invaders Ann #1 (1977) Roy Thomas / Various Artists

The Invaders battle the Avengers – a 1977 tale looking at the 1969 battle from the Invaders’ perspective! Roy Thomas assembles an all-star art team from the Golden Age (Alex Schomburg, Don Rico & Lee Elias) to return for this WW2 action-packed story! Plus: Rick goes on a rant about Rob Liefeld (and it isn’tContinue reading “#62: Invaders Ann #1 (1977) Roy Thomas / Various Artists”

#61: The Nazis Won?!? Cap Lives! Vol.4 17-20 (2003) Dave Gibbons / Lee Weeks

Visiting Volume 4 for the first time – Rick & Bob review this 4 part story where, in a parallel world, the Nazis won World War II and the Red Skull is the Reichsfuehrer of the former United States. That is… until Cap leads a rebellion packed full of different versions of some of theContinue reading “#61: The Nazis Won?!? Cap Lives! Vol.4 17-20 (2003) Dave Gibbons / Lee Weeks”

#60: Comic Creator Brian Pulido Reveals What He Loves about Cap!

Brian Pulido, Chaos and Coffin Comics creator/publisher, chats with Rick & Bob on how he got into Captain America, his favorite stories and creators, as well as how he would write Cap if he had the chance. Plus… What’s Bob cooking in the kitchen?  Connect with our guest Brian Pulido at https://coffincomicsshop.com Connect with Rick &Continue reading “#60: Comic Creator Brian Pulido Reveals What He Loves about Cap!”

#59: The United States of Captain America #5 Review (2021) Christopher Cantwell / Dale Eaglesham

It’s the final issue to this controversial mini-series! Rick & Bob wrap up the story and give their thoughts on the series overall – what did they enjoy – what would they change?  Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Enjoy this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support PleaseContinue reading “#59: The United States of Captain America #5 Review (2021) Christopher Cantwell / Dale Eaglesham”