Captain America Comic Book Fans

Captain America Comic Book Fans

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! Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://buymeacoffee.com/capcomicfans

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May 6, 2025 93 mins

Didn't get to tune in for our LIVE show reviewing the new Thunderbolts* movie? Check out our YouTube recording to see the listeners' live comments, movie clips, and hear us discuss the movie! Plus... we talk about Free Comic Book Day, Sar Wars Day and a lot more!

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Kraven hunts Cap! It's the first time these two characters meet, as Cap finds himself in the jungle being hunted, while trying to keep a stranger alive! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss waterbeds...


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Rick & Bob are joined by Matthew & Nate for the fourth ever Cap Fantasy Draft! All "teams" start with Steve Rogers, then each picks a character for 8 rounds to form their story... BUT there is a catch... Each team must pick at least one villain, one former or current lover, one former foe turned ally and one civilian... all while representing at least 5 different decades! Draft starts around 21:30.


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We cover Cap #424 panel by panel - NOT #423! Diamondback returns... and so does Sidewinder! How will Cap react to Rachel's secret? Plus... which host hasn't seen Shawshank Redemption and which hasn't seen Top Gun? Rick & Bob discuss the Cap Madness bracket's Elite Eight prediction, Rick shares a text message between him and Bob, and Bob finally learns the difference between bald and balding...


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We cover Cap #178 panel by panel - Nomad Part 3. Steve Rogers is no longer Captain America! Sam Wilson must battle TWO Lucifers... alone! The classic Steve Englehart story continues! Plus... Rick explains "Nevernudes" to Bob...

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Ever wonder how stories get approved or turned down? Current Captain America Editor ALANNA SMITH returns to the show to discuss what is going on in the "Cap-verse" past, present & future (including why she is excited for the upcoming Chip Zdarsky series). Why did the JMS series end? Can a Steve and Sam book happen at the same time? These and more of your questions get answered! Plus, Alanna picks her personal favorite...

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Why are Cap and Daredevil fighting each other in a boxing ring? Why not? It's 1968 and a Stan Lee story!

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We cover Captain America: Guardian of Freedom #1, a comic written by Rick Jones and art by Steve Rogers in the 616 Universe! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss division of laundry labor, how to fold a Cap t-shirt, a surprising favorite cereal revelation and story, and... Zima!

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We cover Cap #177 panel by panel - Nomad Part 2. With Steve Rogers done as Captain America, Sam Wilson battles alone against... Lucifer! Plus... Rick shares the "Hoo Hoo" rule, Bob explains the difference between a sleeping and smoking jacket, and they both miss the Hostess ads!

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March 8, 2025 3 mins

Empathy is a strength, not a weakness.


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The prolific comic book writer and inker for the last 40 years joins the show to discuss his Cap work, how his personal imposter syndrome helped write Jeff Mace for The Patriot, why the Captain America: The 1940s Newspaper Strip is the one project he wished he could keep doing... and much more!

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The story that takes a deep dive into Jeff Mace... a 1940's reporter inspired by Cap to become the hero The Patriot! And, when Cap dies, the story behind how he became Captain America, and why he left!

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Didn't get to tune in for our LIVE show reviewing the new Captain America: Brave New World movie? Check out our YouTube recording to see all the listeners' live comments, movie clips, and hear us discuss the movie! Plus... Bob unwraps a Cap collectible live, and... can Rick say adamantium?!?

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We are planning a LIVE show on our YouTube channel Sunday 2/16/25 at 7pm ET! We will be discussing the new Captain America: Brave New World movie and giving our reviews. There will be a live chat open for listeners to give their feedback and ask questions. Hope to see you then!


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Part 1 of our monthly review of the 1974 Nomad storyline, where Steve quits as Captain America! Plus... the boys discuss Love Boat and Rick discusses his Austrian heritage!


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Award-winning and NY Times bestselling author DAVID MORRELL joins the show to discuss how the First Blood / Rambo writer got involved writing Captain America: The Chosen, addressing PTSD, the idea behind Remote Viewing, and how each one of us can be Cap. Plus... Rick shares his experience at OAX! Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks! https://buymeacoffee.com/capcomicfans

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Cap is dying. Who has he chosen to replace him? An intense tale of courage by the author of the original Rambo novel series! Plus, Rick reveals his Kryptonite!

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Deadly traps await as Cap must face Paste Pot Pete, er... The Trapster, to rescue Sharon Carter! 1960's goodness! Plus, Rick & Bob pull the winner of the Fallen Son: Death of Captain America comic signed by 18 Cap creators! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GqtnlK0hIe8

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Kicking off Sam Wilson's new series - jam packed with heroes, and... the Red Hulk! We cover the first story panel by panel! Plus, Rick & Bob discuss Looney Tunes, Land of the Lost, and how 2025's weight loss goals are going... Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks! https://buymeacoffee.com/capcomicfans Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://w...

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Part 6 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! It's the finale to one of Cap's boldest stories... taking on the Secret Empire! New! Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks! https://buymeacoffee.com/capcomicfans

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