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Marvel Movie Minute Thor: The Dark WorldKyle Olson and Rob Kubasko kick off Phase 2 of the MCU with Iron Man 3, and theyre taking it apart five blue-beamed minutes at a time. Author: TruStory FM
Marvel Movie Minute is your deep-dive into the Marvel Cinematic Universeone film at a time, five minutes at a time. Were working through the MCU in release order, and weve covered every film so far. This season, hosts Matthew Fox and Pete Wright are back together, picking up the hammer for Thor: The Dark World and unpacking every beat, from cinematic craft to comic book roots.Behind the mics and behind the scenes, the show is powered by five creators: Matthew Fox, Pete Wright, Andy Nelson, Kyle Olson, and Rob Kubasko. Our membership program makes it possible for all of us to produce the show. For 5/month or 55/year, members get early access to every episode, ad-free listening, extended episodes, and other exclusive perksplus the satisfaction of keeping Marvel Movie Minute flying high in the MCU skies.Become a member today! https://marvelmovieminute.com Language: en Genres: After Shows, Film Reviews, TV & Film Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier • Comic Origins & Context
Episode 1
Monday, 23 February, 2026
This week we’re setting the stage for Season 9 with a full briefing on the comic book roots of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Before we dive into the film minute by minute, Pete, Matthew, Kyle, and Rob dig into what Ed Brubaker built, what Marvel invented, and why this movie marks a genuine turning point for the MCU’s storytelling ambitions. Kyle, our Resident Marvel Zombie, leads the tour.WHAT WE COVERThe Bucky Rule — and how Ed Brubaker broke itThe real Bucky Barnes: PR mascot vs. black ops operativeWhat the film borrowed from Brubaker’s run, and what it reinventedThe spy thriller DNA running through Brubaker’s entire Captain America tenureSam Wilson’s comics history and how this film redefined himSharon Carter, Arnim Zola, Crossbones, and Alexander Pierce — from page to screenThe Nomad suit. (You have to see it.)Why The Winter Soldier is an inflection point, not just another Marvel movieCOMIC READING GUIDEIf you want the vibes that power this film, start here:The Brubaker Run — Where to BeginCaptain America: The Winter Soldier Ultimate Collection (Vol. 5, #1–9, 11–14) — The arc that started it all, introducing the Winter Soldier and reframing Bucky’s legacy. This is the essential starting point.Full Brubaker reading order guide (Comic Book Treasury)CHARACTER DEEP DIVESBucky Barnes / The Winter SoldierWikipedia: The Winter Soldier story arc (Brubaker, 2005–2006)Ed Brubaker on Marvel.comSam Wilson / The FalconFirst appearance: Captain America #117 (September 1969), created by Stan Lee and Gene Colan — the first African-American superhero in mainstream comics.Marvel's Sam Wilson/Falcon pageMarvel’s official Falcon historyWikipedia — Falcon (comics)Sharon Carter / Agent 13First appearance: Tales of Suspense #75 (March 1966), created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Dick Ayers.Marvel’s Sharon Carter character pageMarvel’s Sharon Carter reading listWikipedia — Sharon CarterArnim ZolaMarvel character pageCrossbones / Brock RumlowFirst appearance: Captain America #359 (October 1989), created by Mark Gruenwald and Kieron Dwyer.Marvel character pageWikipedia — CrossbonesThe Nomad Suit — Kyle was not exaggerating. Deep V. Gold discs. Cape.Wikipedia — Nomad (Marvel Comics)First appearance: Captain America #180 (December 1974), created by Steve Englehart and Sal Buscema. The first Nomad appearance and the Watergate-era story that established Cap’s distrust of government authority.CBR’s Nomad costume retrospective (includes images)GamesRadar’s Captain America costume history (Nomad section included)REFERENCED IN THE EPISODECaptain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) — the film itselfCaptain America: The First Avenger (2011)Marvel Movie Minute Season 5Ed Brubaker’s cameo in The Winter Soldier — Brubaker plays the Winter Soldier’s handler in the film. He’s noted that he has earned more from the cameo residuals than from creating the character. (Wikipedia — Ed Brubaker)Jim Steranko’s Captain America run — cited by Brubaker as a primary influence for his espionage approach. ---Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. It's just $5/month or $55/year. Visit our website to learn more.
