#182: Interview with Chip Zdarsky! Avengers: Twilight, Invaders

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… Connect with Chip on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/zdarsky⁠ and his newsletter at ⁠https://zdarsky.substack.com Connect with Rick & BobContinue reading “#182: Interview with Chip Zdarsky! Avengers: Twilight, Invaders”

#130: Artist Mike Perkins Joins the Show!

Making his return to the show after two years, long-time comic illustrator Mike Perkins discusses his three years on the Captain America series with Ed Brubaker (and the hardest part of the job), as well as chats about his favorite Cap writers and artists (including one he keeps stashed away in his freezer)! Connect withContinue reading “#130: Artist Mike Perkins Joins the Show!”

#126: Castaway in Dimension Z (Vol.7) #2 (2013) Rick Remender / John Romita, Jr. / Klaus Janson

Part 2 of Cap’s new volume following Steve’s being marooned in Arnim Zola’s dangerous and crazy Dimension Z! Part two 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)!  Connect with Rick & Bob andContinue reading “#126: Castaway in Dimension Z (Vol.7) #2 (2013) Rick Remender / John Romita, Jr. / Klaus Janson”

#125: Roy Thomas, Legendary Writer & Editor, Raps Cap!

2011 Eisner Hall of Fame Winner Roy Thomas joins the show for some Star Bangled Banter! Having started his career in 1965, he shares stories about his time with Stan Lee and many others as writer, editor and Marvel’s Editor-in-Chief. He discusses launching the Invaders and What If? series, including his thoughts on continuity, retcons,Continue reading “#125: Roy Thomas, Legendary Writer & Editor, Raps Cap!”

#122: Castaway in Dimension Z (Vol.7) #1 (2013) Rick Remender / John Romita, Jr. / Klaus Janson

Cap’s new volume kicks off in a crazy direction and it’s a fast-paced thrill ride directly into Arnim Zola’s Dimension Z! Part one 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 (no, it really does)! But… whichContinue reading “#122: Castaway in Dimension Z (Vol.7) #1 (2013) Rick Remender / John Romita, Jr. / Klaus Janson”

#120: Cap #285 – Porcupine! Jeff Mace! (1983) J.M. DeMatteis / Sal Buscema

Visiting the final Cap issue of legendary artist Sal Buscema featuring a battle with the Porcupine and the death of Patriot (and former Cap) Jeff Mace! Rick & Bob go off on several tangents, including… Buck Rogers, first crushes, debating the first appearance of both M.O.D.O.C. and Wolverine and… which panel was Bob waiting allContinue reading “#120: Cap #285 – Porcupine! Jeff Mace! (1983) J.M. DeMatteis / Sal Buscema”

#119: Vs Baron Blood! Cap #253-254 (1981) Roger Stern / John Byrne / Joe Rubinstein

Revisiting the classic Stern/Byrne era, Cap is mysteriously requested to visit the elderly Union Jack, former Invaders comrade, to battle his vampire brother… Baron Blood! Listen as Rick muddles his way through multiple British accents and he and Bob chat about the Talking Heads, Monty Python quotes and announce future episodes… Connect with Rick &Continue reading “#119: Vs Baron Blood! Cap #253-254 (1981) Roger Stern / John Byrne / Joe Rubinstein”

#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”