Captain America Comic Book Fans
by Rick Verbanas
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
Episodes
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#315: Cap Elected President! (2013) Sam Humphries / Luke Ross
Taking a visit to the Ultimate Universe, where the United States are ravaged by a civil war. Captain America, leader of the Ultimates, wins the election as a write-in candidate and... accepts! What happens with Cap as President? Plus... Rick & Bob discuss popcorn buckets! Watch on YouTube:...
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#314: Favorite Other Characters! NightCap with John Sewell
We spend all our time talking about Captain America, but... who are other favorite characters that have interacted with Cap... and who would we like to see who hasn't? Listener John Waller Sewell joins Rick & Bob to discuss why we love these other characters, and give listeners must-reading...
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#313: Death of Red Skull Part 4 - Cap #293 (1984) J.M. DeMatteis / Paul Neary
Who is the Slayer? Is he really the man whom Cap befriended and trusted? Or is he the pawn of Cap's most sinister foe? Plus... Austin Powers, going on cruises, and... Bob explains why a girl slapped his face! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1euVDxtyV1Q Love the show? Help support with a…
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#312: Scott Hanna - Legendary Artist - Joins the Show!
Ranked as the #1 published artist of all time with 25,000 pages, Eisner Award-winning artist Scott Hanna joins the show to talk nearly 40 years of inking comics, the secret to his 30-year partnership with John Romita Jr., why he considers himself a “chameleon” as an inker, and the artists he…
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#311: Cap #130 vs Batroc's Brigade... and Hulk! (1970) Stan Lee / Gene Colan
It is the return of Batroc and this time... he's bringing the dreaded Porcupine and the unstoppable Whirlwind! And what's going on with the Hulk?!? Cap gives a memorable speech. Plus... vocabulary pet peeves, Speed Racer, the character that Rick commissioned John Romita Jr. he's never sketched...
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#310: What If Cap Wasn't Revived Until 2099? (2026) Marc Guggenheim ' Ron Lim
Cap’s time during WW2 ended with him frozen in ice, out of commission for decades. In the 616, he was revived and joined with fellow heroes the Avengers. But what if he missed the Heroic Age altogether? What evils would rise without the Sentinel of Liberty? Plus... Rick & Bob share more gym…
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#309: Cap Fan-tasy Draft VII! 4 Captain America Fans Draft 8 Characters to Make the Best Story!
Rick & Bob are joined by Nate Hanley and Brent Beissel for the seventh Cap Fan-tasy 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 lover, one former foe turned ally…
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#63 RE-RELEASE: Death of Red Skull Part 3 - Cap #292 (1984) J.M. DeMatteis / Paul Neary
Re-Releasing this episode to go along with the "Death of the Red Skull" storyline we are covering monthly, starting with Cap #290 (Episode #308). Unfortunately, this was before we starting to record using video so this is audio only. It's a Christmas Cap story - featuring the introduction of…
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#266 RE-RELEASE: Death of Red Skull Part 2 - Cap #291 (1983) Bill Mantlo / Herb Trimpe
Re-Releasing this episode to go along with the "Death of the Red Skull" storyline we are covering monthly, starting with Cap #290 (Episode #308). Check out Grant's "Cap Facts!" channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Capfacts Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a...
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#308: Death of Red Skull Part 1 - Cap #290 (1983) J.M. DeMatteis / Ron Frenz
Kicking off our next long tale story... The Death of the Red Skull! Cap's life becomes more complicated than ever, when the son of Baron Zemo returns! Plus - the first hints of a grand scheme against Cap he may never recover from! And who is Mother Superior? (Spoiler: Its the first appearance of...
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#307: Ed Catto Joins the Show! Captain Action & Industry Chat
Ed Catto, marketing executive and co-founder of several pop-culture businesses, including Captain Action Enterprises, joins the show to talk about classic toys, the business of comics and collectibles and appealing to a wide audience, and the future of the industry. And Bob wants to know... Do…
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#306: The Persistence of Memorabilia - Cap #600 (2009) Mark Waid / Roger Stern
It's the anniversary of the day Steve Rogers was killed, a day of reflection and mourning in the Marvel U... and we cover two stories from Cap #600 by past Cap creator legends... Mark Waid and Roger Stern! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss different types of memorabilia and the movie Memento! Watch on...
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#305: The REAL Cap Returns! Cap #695 (2018) Mark Waid / Chris Samnee
It's the return of the real Captain America and... Legacy numbering! Time for a feel-good story. Plus... Bob shares this honest thoughts on Rick after six years, Bobby's grounding punishment, and the oven as a bread box disaster! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AGt2cRnQni0 Love the show? Help...
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#304: Team America! Cap #269 (1982) J.M. DeMatteis / Mike Zeck / John Beatty
It's the introduction of toy sensation Team America! Can they help Cap defeat the Mad Thinker? Plus... you want tangents? We've got tangents! Rick & Bob discuss Evel Knivel, chicken pox, being desensitized to outrage, how Cap rides his motorcycle, Madison Square Garden, waffles, "Confucius…
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#303: Spider-Man & Cap's First Team Up! (2004) Todd Dezago
Spider-Man gets the trill of a lifetime as he meets the living legend of World War II, Captain America! Webs spin and shields fly as Cap and everybody's favorite wall-crawler come face to face with the Gray Gargoyle and the nefarious schemes of AIM! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss favorite Spidey...
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#302: J.M. DeMatteis Joins the Show! Cap, Kraven, Rocket Raccoon and Much More!
Legendary award winning writer J.M. DeMatteis joins the show to discuss his thoughts on having more than one Cap (Steve & Sam), the challenge of writing well established characters and if there can be anything new, would he write Cap again, plus his two new comics out today... What If? Spider-Man...
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#301: MadBomb Revisited! Marvels Snapshots (2020) Mark Russell / Ramón Pérez
Marvel returns to a MadBomb story and so do we! A gifted South Bronx teenager sees his neighborhood destroyed in the initial MadBomb attack, and his future up in smoke with it. What does he do when A.I.M. recruiters come calling? Plus... Bob talks about his Swiss vacation and Rick goes on a rant...
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#300: 3rd Cap Community Theater! What If? Civil War (2007)
Another story with so many characters, we enlisted our listeners! Its our third Cap Community Theater... with 10 actors voicing over 40 different characters! We all know how Civil War ended for the heroes, but what if a few key moments changed? Plus... an email from Bob's wife! Love the show?…
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#299: Jack Kirby's MadBomb Bicentennial Finale! (1976) Captain America #199 & 200
Good gravy! To commemorate America's 250th birthday, we're celebrating it's 200th with Jack Kirby's return to Marvel... MadBomb! We cover Captain America #199 & 200 Panel by Panel! Plus... Bob discusses reading in bed with his wife and... his swagger stick! Get caught up! Part 1 Episode #274 Part…
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#298: Terry Dodson Joins the Show! Ultimate Endgame, Wonder Woman & Cap and Much More!
Ultimate Captain America is dead and we have the man who killed him! Award winning artist Terry Dodson joins the show to discuss the controversial death of Captain America in Ultimate End Game, his Cap/Wonder Woman story in the 2025 Deadpool/Batman crossover, what it is like working with his…
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#297: Wonder Woman & Cap! (2025) Chip Zdarsky / Terry Dodson
We cover the amazing Wonder Woman & Captain America story from the Deadpool / Batman crossover! Plus... favorite all-time Cap publisher crossovers! And... Rick & Bob discuss Wooly Willy... Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/A4jDTYOvv4w Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at...
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#296: Flag-Smasher Returns! Cap Annual (1999) Joe Casey / Pablo Raimondi
It's the return of the Flag Smasher and two reporters try to uncover the political conspiracy with Cap's help! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss how they store their comics, and Rick goes on a rant about news bias! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VlkjKGZGdh4 Love the show? Help support with a…
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#295: Jack Kirby's Mad Bomb Part 6 (1976) Captain America #198
Horse Feathers! Jack Kirby returns to Marvel with writing/penciling/editing a new action packed run on Captain America and we're covering Part 6 Panel by Panel! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss 70s & 80s music nostalgia and Nicole Kidman in To Die For... Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n6YLICZQBsU...
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#294: Jeph Loeb Joins the Show! White, Fallen Son, Heroes Reborn & More!
Award-winning film, television and comic book writer and producer Jeph Loeb raps Cap! Jeph shares stories of his longtime collaborator Tim Sale, how Rob Liefeld likes to poke the bear, why Marvel benched him from writing comics, the story behind the decision to kill Cap and much more! Plus...…
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#293: Fallen Son Death of Cap ReCap (2007) Jeph Loeb
Recapping the 5 part story dealing with the death of Captain America! Each issue highlights one of the five stages of grief, featuring how the Marvel Universe reacts in their own personal way. Plus... Rick & Bob share more gym stories, and Rick finally finds a word that is Bob's version of...
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#292: Return of the Asthma Monster! (1989) Howard Mackie / Mark Bagley
Another classic giveaway comic no Cap fan should miss! We take you panel by panel of the sequel through this fun tale that educates on asthma! (check out Episode #241 https://youtu.be/8K919BxDR4c) Plus... Rick & Bob discuss Jessica Alba, Botanical Gardens and Anchor Man... Love the show? Help...
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#291: Jack Kirby's Mad Bomb Part 5 (1976) Captain America #197
Jack Kirby returns to Marvel with writing/penciling/editing a new action packed run on Captain America and we're covering Part 5 Panel by Panel! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss the Cap Fan-tasy Draft poll results and Alice's Restaurant (again)... Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k-NbHQiW0iY Love the...
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#290: David Finch Raps Cap! Award Winning Artist Joins the Show
Fan favorite artist DAVID FINCH joins the show to Rap Cap! David talks about how drawing gave his life direction, which artists inspired him, "doing Hawkeye dirty" and accidentally revealing Ronin's secret identity, and which Cap story is one of his most favorite projects ever! Plus... Rick & Bob...
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#289: Avengers Disassembled ReCap! (2004) Brian Michael Bendis / David Finch - REDO
REDO (should be full 1:29:09) Recapping the story that is a definitive turning point for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, featuring the violent collapse of the classic roster, the death of iconic members, and the eventual dissolution of the team. Plus... Rick shares details and pictures from his comic...
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#289: Avengers Disassembled ReCap! (2004) Brian Michael Bendis / David Finch
Recapping the story that is a definitive turning point for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, featuring the violent collapse of the classic roster, the death of iconic members, and the eventual dissolution of the team. Plus... Rick shares details and pictures from his comic shop 20+ years ago... Watch on...
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#288: Cap Fan-tasy Draft VI! 4 Captain America Fans Draft 8 Characters to Make the Best Story!
Rick & Bob are joined by Mark Domeier and Kyle Foster for the sixth Cap Fan-tasy 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 lover, one former foe turned ally and...
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#287: Pre-Serum Steve Adventure from 70Th Anniversary Special! (2009) James Robinson & Marcos Martin
If you love Steve Rogers and can’t get enough of his pre-serum days, this tale from the 70th Anniversary Special is for you! Plus... Rick shares his “saddle sore” story and what personality trait happens when he’s under anesthesia… Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/H6Fgmq1Bseg Love the show?…
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#285: REDO - Adam Hughes Raps Cap! Legendary Artist Joins the Show
Note: We are re-publishing this episode as some platforms (like iTunes or YouTube Audio) cut off the interview half way through, while others (like Spotify and YouTube video) showed the full 1:51:51 episode. So… we are publishing it again to hopefully fix the issue. If yours cut off, fast forward...
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#286: Jack Kirby's Mad Bomb Part 4 (1976) Captain America #196
Great Day in the Morning! Jack Kirby returns to Marvel with writing/penciling/editing a new action packed run on Captain America and we're covering Part 4 Panel by Panel! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss the Cap Madness Bracket, the 1970s roller derby phenomenon, and Rick's solution to his funk...…
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#285: Adam Hughes Raps Cap! Legendary Artist Joins the Show
Award winning artist Adam Hughes joins the show, filled with laughs and surprises! Adam shares why Cap is his favorite character, why he sometimes feels like a tourist in his own profession, what feminists have said to him about his female drawings, why Cap's chainmail helps with Adam's anxiety,...
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#284: WW2 Cap Stories by Adam Hughes!
Adam Hughes drew Cap stories? Yes he did and we cover them panel by panel in this episode! And they are so gorgeous, Rick didn't mind they take place in WW2! Plus, Bob talks about his missing cassette tape from 40 years ago and Rick talks about his coughing fit at work... Watch on YouTube:...
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#283: OAX ReCap and Preview of the Favorite Cap Story Bracket!
Rick recaps his trip to OAX - Original Art Expo, sharing stories and treasures he brought back, including being stuck in Orlando due to the blizzard. Also, Rick & Bob discuss the rapidly approaching Cap Madness Bracket... Favorite Cap Stories! They discuss some of their favorites and why... Watch...
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#282: Jack Kirby's Mad Bomb Part 3 (1976) Captain America #195
Jack Kirby returns to Marvel with writing/penciling/editing a new action packed run on Captain America and we're covering Part 3 Panel by Panel! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss the Cap Madness Bracket seeding, playing Hangman as kids, and has Rick learned how to say monster?!? Watch on YouTube:...
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#281: Writer Christos Gage Talks Civil War!
Writer Christos Gage joins the show to chat about his upcoming CIVIL WAR: UNMASKED series, as well as his previous Civil War one-shot, IRON MAN/ CAPTAIN AMERICA: CASUALTIES OF WAR, and his Cap video games. He shares how writing for video games differs from comics or screenwriting, how Chris Evans...
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#280: Civil War: Casualties of War (2007) Christos Gage / Jeremy Haun
The secret meeting between Tony Stark and Steve Rogers during Civil War, with special guest voice Alan Kingsley! A tale so dramatic, Rick and Bob changed things up for this panel by panel performance. Rick even got a cold so his voice would be even deeper! Plus... Bob reveals he is now a Noble......
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#279: Civil War #1-7 ReCap! (2006) Mark Millar / Steve McNiven
20 years later... Civil War still has a lasting impact on the Marvel Universe. Guest Jon Waller Sewell joins Rick & Bob as they recap each issue and discuss the story as a whole. What were their thoughts when they first read it? What are they now two decades later? Were they Team Cap or Team Iron...
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#278: Jack Kirby's Mad Bomb Part 2 (1976) Captain America #194
Jack Kirby returns to Marvel with writing/penciling/editing a new action packed run on Captain America and we're covering Part 2 Panel by Panel! Plus... Rick & Bob Valentine's Day plans, Escape Rooms and Bob shares how he got out of taking down Christmas decorations... Watch on YouTube:...
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#277: Writer Fred Van Lente Raps Cap!
Writer Fred Van Lente joins the show and shares the behinds the scenes working with Marvel Studios (including the secret code "Frostbite"), his keys to writing Steve Rogers, debates Jack Kirby's top Cap stories... and much more! Plus... Bob explains his "week of winter." Watch on YouTube:...
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#276: Cap Goes to War Against Drugs! (1990) Peter David and Sal Velluto
From 1990... the free Anti-Drugs PSA by Peter David and Sal Velluto featuring Cap and an alien plot to infect the world with drugs! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss January goals update, and Rick shares a treadmill mishap... Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EeArt1owJYc Love the show? Help support…
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#275: Top 10 Worst Golden Age Captain America Villains!
After hours of research reading 150+ Golden Age Cap stories, featuring nearly 100 different villains... Bob presents his Top 10 villains that didn't quite meet their potential. Haven't heard of most or all of them? That's okay... neither has Rick! So do what he did and sit back and listen to Bob...
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#274: Kirby is Back with MadBomb! (1976) Captain America #193 by Jack Kirby
The King is Back! Jack Kirby returns to Marvel with writing/penciling/editing a new action packed run on Captain America! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss Monty Python and Rick's boxer briefs... Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eZHskFn4SuQ Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or…
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#273: Declassified! Interview with Writers of Captain America: Steve Rogers Declassified
Finally Declassified! Dayton Ward & Kevin Dilmore, writers of the Captain America: Steve Rogers Declassified book, share how they researched and wrote the fictional interviews of Steve Rogers. Which years and stories were selected and why? How did they get inside the head of Steve Rogers? What…
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#272: 5 Year Anniversary - Callers Suggest New Year's Resolutions for Cap!
Rick & Bob celebrate 5 years with messages from listeners suggesting New Year's resolutions for Cap, exchanging presents, Rick's surprise Bob Lucius Top 5 List, reCapping 2025 and looking ahead to 2026, including Cap Madness topic and the long-tail story. Stick around to the end for a special...
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#271: A Christmas Carol, Marvel Style! (2004) Marvel Holiday Spec #4 Tom DeFalco / Takeshi Miyazawa
Marvel's 2004 version of A Christmas Carol featuring J. Jonah Jameson as Scrooge! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss Sizzlean, Rick tries Pecan Pie for the first time (and his reaction), Rick shares his "Last Christmas" and "Chestnut Roasting on an Open Fire" stories... Watch on YouTube:...
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#270: Intro of Dr. Faustus! (1968) Captain America #107 by Stan Lee / Jack Kirby
Its the introduction to the nefarious Doctor Faustus by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby! Can Cap survive the mind games playing on his Bucky guilt? Plus... Rick & Bob discuss their favorite comedians and Rick tells his dead rabbit joke... Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wGtRWXmsIpQ Love the show? Help...
About this show
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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