171: Cap Annual #4 – Magneto Strikes! (1977) Jack Kirby

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… Connect with Rick & Bob andContinue reading “171: Cap Annual #4 – Magneto Strikes! (1977) Jack Kirby”

#158: Tales of Suspense #69-71 – Midnight in Greymoor Castle! (1965) Stan Lee / Jack Kirby / George Tuska

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. Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans and https://twitter.com/CapComicFansContinue reading “#158: Tales of Suspense #69-71 – Midnight in Greymoor Castle! (1965) Stan Lee / Jack Kirby / George Tuska”

#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!”

#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!”

#118: Crack Up on Campus! Cap #120 (1969) Stan Lee / Gene Colan

Take a trip to the late 1960s where protests are widespread! Stan Lee and Gene Colan tackle the subject in this story featuring an early appearance of M.O.D.O.K.! Rick & Bob have a some laughs and Rick goes on tangents about Battlestar Galactica and Jimi Hendrix, while Bob gets a call from Rocky.  Connect withContinue reading “#118: Crack Up on Campus! Cap #120 (1969) Stan Lee / Gene Colan”

#116: Captain America: The End (2020) Erik Larsen – Cap’s final story!

This is THE END (of Captain America, that is)! Rick & Bob review the one-shot apocalyptic story of Cap vs a world of Red Skulls by the amazing Erik Larsen (Savage Dragon). Plus, the guys chat about Playboys, the Drew Carey Show and Van Halen’s Panama… Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fansContinue reading “#116: Captain America: The End (2020) Erik Larsen – Cap’s final story!”

#105: Cap Meets Nick Fury in WW2! Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandoes #13 (1964) Stan Lee / Jack Kirby

Wah-Hoo! Travel back to 1964 for the first meeting between Captain America and Nick Fury in WW2. Rick & Bob take a look at the history of Marvel during that time, as well as fun stories about the Traveling Wilburys, Yahtzee coozies and Rick makes up words.  Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow CapContinue reading “#105: Cap Meets Nick Fury in WW2! Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandoes #13 (1964) Stan Lee / Jack Kirby”

#75: Tales of Suspense #62 & 64 (1965) Stan Lee / Jack Kirby

It’s a trip to the 1960s and… WW2! Rick & Bob review two Cap solo tales… TOS #62 “Break-Out in Cell Block 10!” and #64 “Among Us, Wreckers Dwell!” – two classic tales by Lee & Kirby! Plus, Rick & Bob take a look at the top grossing films of 1965… Connect with Rick &Continue reading “#75: Tales of Suspense #62 & 64 (1965) Stan Lee / Jack Kirby”

#48: Top 12 Captain America Origin Differences

Summary Over the last 80 years, Cap’s origin story has had various changes… Was it the Super Soldier Serum or Vita Rays that transformed Steve Rogers? Was Steve always the first candidate selected or were there others – and who selected him? Who were the characters around Operation Rebirth (or was it Project Rebirth?)… WasContinue reading “#48: Top 12 Captain America Origin Differences”

#37: Intro of Arnim Zola! Review Cap #208-210 by Jack Kirby!

Summary Rick & Bob review the bizarre 1977 story of Arnim Zola, Bio Fanatic! Jack Kirby wrote and drew this story which features Donna Maria, Falcon, Sharon Carter, Doughboy, Primus and… the Red Skull! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Hey! Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help byContinue reading “#37: Intro of Arnim Zola! Review Cap #208-210 by Jack Kirby!”