Episode 258: Captain America and Marvel Golden Age Origins

In this episode, we mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S.A. by looking back at the origin and first appearance of the nation's greatest super-soldier, Captain America, in 1941's Captain America Comics #1!  We also look back at the first appearances of two other Golden Age Marvel characters who are still around today – Cap's fellow Invaders the original Human Torch and Namor, the Sub-Mariner – in 1939's Marvel Comics #1! And just for kicks, we throw in the first appearance of the Red Skull – well, a Red Skull, anyway – in The Riddle of the Red Skull, also from Captain America Comics #1! Join us as we ask the burning questions: Does Captain America really punch Adolf Hitler in the face? And are these stories eligible for the senior discount at that VFW (Very Fine Works) hall known as … The Comics Canon? Also in This Episode: Professor Horton buries the lede Are we supposed to root for Namor? Take it down a notch there, Bucky One World Under Doom Men of a Certain Age Kirby: King of Comics by Mark Evanier Join us in two weeks as revisit two classic Hulk vs. Wolverine battles in The Incredible Hulk #180-181 (featuring the first appearance of Wolverine) and #340! Until then:Please consider donating to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Facebook or Bluesky! And as always, thanks for listening!