Love love love to hear from another Captain America fan who really understands just how powerful the character is beyond just the name America. He’s my favorite character and I love telling people why I love this superhero so much.
I say the same about you as well. Captain America is more than a symbol of the US. He is a symbol of freedom and Justice everywhere. That’s why people identified with him regardless of race, nationality, religion, political views or gender. He personifies Liberty, hope and the pursuit of happiness. Thanks for watching!
To be fair, this list is about the greatest or most influential Cap stories/runs of all time. Also, I prefer to give credit to the writers over the artists because even though they are the main creators, artists seem to have more credit among comic book fans unfortunately. With that being said, I love Mike Zeck’s work. On Captain America he worked with a few writers (DeMatteis primarily) and had some really good stories. However, I prefer the ones listed here for various reasons. Thanks for watching!
My TOP 10 stories: 10. CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR (The Film) Loved it. No interest in the comic series as it led to "One More Day" in Spidey comics! Also, Brubaker brought Bucky Barnes back from the dead, so.....no. (I'm more interested in his DAREDEVIL tenure) 09. "Captain America v. Captain America" 153-156 Cap battles his 1950s replacement! 1st Englehart storyline 08. AVENGERS #117- Cap v. Sub-Mariner in the Avengers/Defenders War; Cap got a temporary power boost thanks to a poison that reacted wildly with the Super Soldier Serum so Steve survived and thrived during the battle! 07. TALES OF SUSPENSE #72-74 "The Sleeper Shall Awake" Cap must save the world from The Red Skull's Doomsday robots! 06. WHAT IF? #4 "What If The Invaders Stayed Together After WW2?" A story that wasn't A "What if?" story but explained how The Invaders became The All Winners Squad! It was so good it became Canon. Oh, "Captain America" is not Steve Rogers but he was no less valiant! 05. CAPTAIN AMERICA 251-252 Cap and Batroc The Leaper v. Mr.Hyde 04. (TIE) CAPTAIN AMERICA 193-200 "Madbomb"/"CAPTAIN AMERICA`s BICENTENNIAL BATTLES" Treasury special- Wealthy conspirators plan to use the ultimate weapon to take over the country and end Democracy! One of the scariest comic stories I've ever read! The other is a follow up and celebration of the American Spirit from Jack Kirby! 03. CAPTAIN AMERICA 169-176- "The Secret Empire" This switches places with "Madbomb" depending on my mood! They're both excellent because they're based on real life dangers if we're not careful! 02. CAPTAIN AMERICA #296-301- The True origin of and "final" showdown with The Red Skull! Besides Kirby, my 2nd favorite writer on Cap's series remains J.M.DeMATTEIS! 01.CAPTAIN AMERICA #206-212- "The River Of Death" aka The Secret Of File 116! Through a series of events Cap stumbles upon a would be "Frankenstein" who is producing the monsters in SHIELD's File 116-- on the orders of....whom? A story I've read repeatedly over the years!
My big Cap moment is towards the end of Fear Itself. The god of fear is coming down from the sky and Steve is ready to go with no shield and nothing but a group of farmers and whatever bullshit they had in their shed. Best Cap.
I am too a huge Captain Ameeican fan. I bought issue 109 at a Comic convention then had Stan Lee sign the book at one of the last Concentions he did in my state I paid 30 or 40 for the book and just found that with signature the certified book is worth almost 2 grand. That's America 🇺🇸
Possible. Although it is more of a common trope among similar superheroes during the golden age. Superman (1938), Captain Marvel (1939), Captain America (1940) share a lot of similarities. Others superheroes did as well but they weren’t as popular or did not survived the test of time.
To be honest, I don’t keep up with current comics. I prefer to read the collected editions or single issues with excellent reviews. I have so much in my backlog as it is.
Nice!! Unfortunately, it works that way. Comics were not as well regarded back in the day. The consideration was that they were for the most part disposable. Now, we have a collectors market. It is a blessing and a curse. On one side it brings appreciation to the medium. On the other, it gives room to unscrupulous speculators who care little about the art and are here just to make a quick buck. They are the ones killing the hobby.
@@jpsarri I should also tell you that about the same time and from the same market stall I bought Amazing Fantasy issue the first Spiderman appearance. At this time 1965/66 I had about 200 Marvel comics all near mint. I had them taken off me for a spot of childhood larceny ie payback. Would be worth millions now with the Spiderman comic. Still such is life. Take care. 😊
I had the whole Bronze Age Kirby run of Cap America #193- #200 for sale on eBay, there was no interest at all and I ended up selling them for a pittance !
Sorry to hear that. Unfortunately this new generations does not value the classics. As long as it not an Alex Ross or J. Scott Campbell variant cover, they have no clue.
I just got the golden age of omnibus. I notice how captain America’s got his strength is different then the movie. Did they make a different way he got his power and put that in the movie? If so which comic did the movie took the idea of putting him in the lab and put him in the table?
The birth of Captain America has been retold multiple times by different writers and artists over the years. Each iteration has given a new take to the origin story. However, and into your point, the MCU has taken a lot of inspiration from the Ultimates universe. You can check there.
I'm really sorry, but while I love Jack Kirby's art, his stretch as the WRITER and artist in the '70's doesn't belong on this list. The dialogue was cringe-worthy and was the only black mark on his Marvel legacy. While Kirby is applauded for his creativity, this run pointed out how much he needed Stan Lee!
No worries. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I personally love this particular run, not because of its literary value but because of its historical significance. It happened during an important time in American history and it was at crossroads for American comics. In my opinion, some of the best art from Kirby happened at this time. Of course, it was very abstract in comparison to other artists of that time period, but it was uniquely Kirby. The stories are forgettable but the marriage of old and new is where it is at. For that reason alone, it deserves to be included. After all, it is the least we can do for the co-creator of Cap.
Absolutely. Brubaker is a phenomenal writer for espionage and political thrillers. If you like MCU’s the Winter Soldier then you are going to like this.
@@jayaprakash387 well, I think they are all great. Brubaker is a great writer. I would say go for the first one and then take from there. You would know if you want to continue on or not. The first omnibus is definitely the best, but the storyline continues throughout each book.
@@jpsarri Thx man I am just starting comics so I have a lot of questions and it's hard to find youtubers with good knowledge of comics who would reply to comments .
Hot take but I don't love Brubaker's run on Cap. Its lacking a lot of the elements that Cap was known for before his run, turning a character that goes on grandiose sci-fi adventures and fights Nazis to more of a spy book than anything else? Idk just doesn't really match the vibe to me. Even Gruenwald's sometimes more grounded approach doesn't have the feel of Brubaker, and I think it just doesn't appropriately honor the legacy of the character imo.
Interesting take. Personally, I like Brubaker’s approach. In my opinion, it feels more grounded in reality. Also, it takes the character back to some aspects of its original roots. He is a soldier living out of time after all. The world has changed but he is still the same. A man trapped between loyalty to his country and doing the right thing. This tug-of-war lends itself for some excellent storytelling. At least in my view.
Love love love to hear from another Captain America fan who really understands just how powerful the character is beyond just the name America. He’s my favorite character and I love telling people why I love this superhero so much.
I say the same about you as well. Captain America is more than a symbol of the US. He is a symbol of freedom and Justice everywhere. That’s why people identified with him regardless of race, nationality, religion, political views or gender. He personifies Liberty, hope and the pursuit of happiness. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the recommendations.
You are welcome. Thanks for watching!
I'm a little surprised that I didn't see any Zeck Cap. Nice view on your reviews JP.
To be fair, this list is about the greatest or most influential Cap stories/runs of all time. Also, I prefer to give credit to the writers over the artists because even though they are the main creators, artists seem to have more credit among comic book fans unfortunately. With that being said, I love Mike Zeck’s work. On Captain America he worked with a few writers (DeMatteis primarily) and had some really good stories. However, I prefer the ones listed here for various reasons. Thanks for watching!
Great list. I think you really touched on a lot of really great stuff.
Thanks for watching! Appreciate the kind words as well.
My TOP 10 stories:
10. CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR (The Film) Loved it. No interest in the comic series as it led to "One More Day" in Spidey comics! Also, Brubaker brought Bucky Barnes back from the dead, so.....no. (I'm more interested in his DAREDEVIL tenure)
09. "Captain America v. Captain America" 153-156 Cap battles his 1950s replacement! 1st Englehart storyline
08. AVENGERS #117- Cap v. Sub-Mariner in the Avengers/Defenders War; Cap got a temporary power boost thanks to a poison that reacted wildly with the Super Soldier Serum so Steve survived and thrived during the battle!
07. TALES OF SUSPENSE #72-74 "The Sleeper Shall Awake" Cap must save the world from The Red Skull's Doomsday robots!
06. WHAT IF? #4 "What If The Invaders Stayed Together After WW2?" A story that wasn't A "What if?" story but explained how The Invaders became The All Winners Squad! It was so good it became Canon. Oh, "Captain America" is not Steve Rogers but he was no less valiant!
05. CAPTAIN AMERICA 251-252 Cap and Batroc The Leaper v. Mr.Hyde
04. (TIE) CAPTAIN AMERICA 193-200 "Madbomb"/"CAPTAIN AMERICA`s BICENTENNIAL BATTLES" Treasury special- Wealthy conspirators plan to use the ultimate weapon to take over the country and end Democracy! One of the scariest comic stories I've ever read! The other is a follow up and celebration of the American Spirit from Jack Kirby!
03. CAPTAIN AMERICA 169-176- "The Secret Empire" This switches places with "Madbomb" depending on my mood! They're both excellent because they're based on real life dangers if we're not careful!
02. CAPTAIN AMERICA #296-301- The True origin of and "final" showdown with The Red Skull! Besides Kirby, my 2nd favorite writer on Cap's series remains J.M.DeMATTEIS!
01.CAPTAIN AMERICA #206-212- "The River Of Death" aka The Secret Of File 116! Through a series of events Cap stumbles upon a would be "Frankenstein" who is producing the monsters in SHIELD's File 116-- on the orders of....whom? A story I've read repeatedly over the years!
Nice list! Love that you included classic story lines. Captain America has enjoyed so many over the years. Great writers and awesome art. Cheers!
My big Cap moment is towards the end of Fear Itself. The god of fear is coming down from the sky and Steve is ready to go with no shield and nothing but a group of farmers and whatever bullshit they had in their shed. Best Cap.
An excellent moment indeed. Cap is such a badass!
Great list! And love the honesty. You're channel needs more subs
Thanks for watching and for the kind words!
Excellent rundown JP, your passion for the character really shines through, great stuff buddy 👍
Thanks for watching, brother! Cap is one of my favorite characters!
Love your passion for the character and insights JP.
Thank you! I appreciate your time.
Dimension Z storyline is pretty good too.
It sure is. Part of Rick Remender’s run.
I am too a huge Captain Ameeican fan. I bought issue 109 at a Comic convention then had Stan Lee sign the book at one of the last Concentions he did in my state I paid 30 or 40 for the book and just found that with signature the certified book is worth almost 2 grand. That's America 🇺🇸
Nice! Congratulations! Excellent pick up!
@@jpsarri Thank you!
You’re welcome.
Is that the book by Steranko with Rick Jones trying to convince Cap to take him on as Bucky's replacement?
Notice how Cap and Captain Marvel(Shazam) have a very similar origin story. They were chosen because of who they were on the inside. Very relatable.
Possible. Although it is more of a common trope among similar superheroes during the golden age. Superman (1938), Captain Marvel (1939), Captain America (1940) share a lot of similarities. Others superheroes did as well but they weren’t as popular or did not survived the test of time.
Are you looking forward to the new CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY and CAPTAIN AMERICA: SYMBOL OF TRUTH starting in June?
To be honest, I don’t keep up with current comics. I prefer to read the collected editions or single issues with excellent reviews. I have so much in my backlog as it is.
Brilliant. I bought Avengers 4 second hand for 4 old UK pennies in 1965. It was in near mint condition. I wish I had kept. 😊
Nice!! Unfortunately, it works that way. Comics were not as well regarded back in the day. The consideration was that they were for the most part disposable. Now, we have a collectors market. It is a blessing and a curse. On one side it brings appreciation to the medium. On the other, it gives room to unscrupulous speculators who care little about the art and are here just to make a quick buck. They are the ones killing the hobby.
@@jpsarri I should also tell you that about the same time and from the same market stall I bought Amazing Fantasy issue the first Spiderman appearance. At this time 1965/66 I had about 200 Marvel comics all near mint. I had them taken off me for a spot of childhood larceny ie payback. Would be worth millions now with the Spiderman comic. Still such is life. Take care. 😊
Issue 15. Final issue of course.
Sorry to hear that. As you said, such is life. You take the good with the bad. You live and you learn. You take care as well.
Excellent video on Cap.
Thanks for watching!
267 views, 14 likes. You should remind people to hit like.
I should. Thanks for watching and for the advise!
I had the whole Bronze Age Kirby run of Cap America #193- #200 for sale on eBay, there was no interest at all and I ended up selling them for a pittance !
Sorry to hear that. Unfortunately this new generations does not value the classics. As long as it not an Alex Ross or J. Scott Campbell variant cover, they have no clue.
I just got the golden age of omnibus. I notice how captain America’s got his strength is different then the movie. Did they make a different way he got his power and put that in the movie? If so which comic did the movie took the idea of putting him in the lab and put him in the table?
The birth of Captain America has been retold multiple times by different writers and artists over the years. Each iteration has given a new take to the origin story. However, and into your point, the MCU has taken a lot of inspiration from the Ultimates universe. You can check there.
I'm really sorry, but while I love Jack Kirby's art, his stretch as the WRITER and artist in the '70's doesn't belong on this list. The dialogue was cringe-worthy and was the only black mark on his Marvel legacy. While Kirby is applauded for his creativity, this run pointed out how much he needed Stan Lee!
I agree. Zola is awesome, but Kirby’s dialogue is painful to take (I won’t read his New Gods work for the same reason, even though I like Darkseid .).
No worries. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I personally love this particular run, not because of its literary value but because of its historical significance. It happened during an important time in American history and it was at crossroads for American comics. In my opinion, some of the best art from Kirby happened at this time. Of course, it was very abstract in comparison to other artists of that time period, but it was uniquely Kirby. The stories are forgettable but the marriage of old and new is where it is at. For that reason alone, it deserves to be included. After all, it is the least we can do for the co-creator of Cap.
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Hey man, I am not a big fan of comics upto bronze age, so is ed brubaker run good for a fan of modern era?
Absolutely. Brubaker is a phenomenal writer for espionage and political thrillers. If you like MCU’s the Winter Soldier then you are going to like this.
@@jpsarri Are all the omnibus great. Buying all of them is hard so can you say which are skippable and have dips in quality?
@@jayaprakash387 well, I think they are all great. Brubaker is a great writer. I would say go for the first one and then take from there. You would know if you want to continue on or not. The first omnibus is definitely the best, but the storyline continues throughout each book.
@@jpsarri Thx man I am just starting comics so I have a lot of questions and it's hard to find youtubers with good knowledge of comics who would reply to comments .
@@jayaprakash387 I understand. I may reply late some times but I enjoy the conversation. Thanks for the trust!
Hot take but I don't love Brubaker's run on Cap. Its lacking a lot of the elements that Cap was known for before his run, turning a character that goes on grandiose sci-fi adventures and fights Nazis to more of a spy book than anything else? Idk just doesn't really match the vibe to me. Even Gruenwald's sometimes more grounded approach doesn't have the feel of Brubaker, and I think it just doesn't appropriately honor the legacy of the character imo.
Interesting take. Personally, I like Brubaker’s approach. In my opinion, it feels more grounded in reality. Also, it takes the character back to some aspects of its original roots. He is a soldier living out of time after all. The world has changed but he is still the same. A man trapped between loyalty to his country and doing the right thing. This tug-of-war lends itself for some excellent storytelling. At least in my view.
Not Jack Curvy. Jack Kirby’s..😂😂
Do you think I don’t know? Wouldn’t I’ve been talking about it if I didn’t know who Jack Kirby is? Maybe you need to clean your ears. 🙄