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Drive Magazine June 2025: The Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes Issue!

This is for the @sambuckylibrary 's SamBucky Summer Bingo 2025 for the "On the Road" Bingo card for the "Road Trip" fill. I hope y'all enjoy the fun fake magazine! 🥰

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Thank you Marvel Artists for your service.

Everyone say thank you to the horny marvel artists for drawing Sam Wilson like this

From Captain America - Sam Wilson run

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I really liked that in BNW, Sam speaks more than one language. It implicitly shows that he protects everyone, regardless of their origin. A true avenger, not someone who wants to cover up his crimes. Wink wink 😉😉

I think it’s very cool that Sam Wilson speaks to people in their own language when he’s outside the U.S.

Some might argue that it’s the bare minimum and I totally agree with that btw, but I must say he’s really goated for making the effort🔥

Arabic ^

Spanish ^

Japanese ^

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Sam and Bucky in another universe 🤭🤭♥️

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Sometimes I want to post the most disgusting and awful 💩 under TB and Bucky's tag but I refrain myself. But damn you, people don't help at all, why post anti-Sam bs under Sam's tag? get a grip and fuck off 🙂🙄😑😒

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Shout out to all the Black ppl that can no longer participate directly in the fandom they love because of the stresses of racism 👍🏾 you contain multitudes of value and I'm sorry that the color of your skin and the power of your voice makes people not want to acknowledge that.

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This is so sweet 🥺. I'm not the gossip type but I need more details 😭

Guys my dad ships Sam and Bucky??

Okay so I was watching a movie with him for papa child activities and then the scene in the movie arrives where both Sam and Bucky are talking to one another, and then out of the blue my dad just says: "They're so gay for each other"

My bad I didn't know you were chill like that dad??

And so I was sitting there like: okay did he find out about my social media accounts, like what's happening here 😭 😭

AND THEN I FOUND OUT HE SHIPPED THEM SINCE THEIR SERIES??

+10 parent points you are now tied for first place

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Now and forever Sam my beloved ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

Fuck I keep thinking about Sam Wilson and my heart is filled with joy and whimsy. I feel a deep connection to him like how Mr krabs feels with SpongeBob.

Sam me boy 😔

Look at him dawg he’s so 🤗

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So tell me where in the movie does it say that Sam is throwing a tantrum and not returning Bucky's calls? Do you mean the post-credits scene that lasts two minutes in which Sam doesn't appear and only tells an unilateral part of the events? Excuse me, but Sam has every right to be upset, maybe not with the TB, but with Bucky. While it is true that Bucky didn't have the idea of forming the "new avengers" but Valentina, why is he still with them? Why did he protect Valentina from the consequences of her crimes? Why did he ignore the fact that Bob was an experiment by Valentina and she had to pay for it? Taking into account that Hydra experimented on him. Oh and let's not forget that Valentina wants to destabilize Wakanda, so Bucky not only betrayed Sam but also the Wakandans (who helped him and freed him from the brainwashing btw) by being on a team formed by Valentina. I'm very sorry, I don't mean to be rude, and I respect that you don't like the character. But don't come and throw dirt on Sam based only on assumptions and nothing confirmed yet.

This. This is exactly my point: Sam is one of the less problematic character ever made by Marvel and you hate him? there are literal racists, child traffickes, killers, egomaniacs and psychos in their universe that you can dislike, but instead you hate HIM? Nah as OP said that's a fucking red flag for me at this point.

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When the sky paints your flag 🥺💛💙❤️

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Happy Anniversary gals and fellas 🎂🎉🎊🥳🪅🍻🍾

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This. This is exactly my point: Sam is one of the less problematic character ever made by Marvel and you hate him? there are literal racists, child traffickes, killers, egomaniacs and psychos in their universe that you can dislike, but instead you hate HIM? Nah as OP said that's a fucking red flag for me at this point.

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You are a multishipper.

Not because you like multiple characters and ships, but because you like one character in an unhealthy way, and you would happily ship him with a tree stump if that was your only option.

You are a multishipper.

You keep throwing Sam Wilson, and anyone who stands within touching distance of your white fave, into headcanons with said white fave, because you think everyone, especially the Black characters, exist solely to prop up your white fave and make him happy.

You aren’t actually a multishipper.

You are, in fact, just a Bucky stan.

You ship SamBucky because you see Sam Wilson as a “good enough” consolation prize for Bucky after Steve decided to go back to the past to be with his CANON LOVE INTEREST, Peggy.

You are a Bucky stan.

You write offensive headcanons and racist tropes for Sam. You think he exists to be Bucky’s therapist, babysitter, and blow up doll.

You are a Bucky stan.

You should really be writing a Bucky/Reader fic or a Bucky/OC fic, because including Sam in your bullshit is nonsensical.

You are a Bucky stan.

You’ve made the tags unbearable for anyone who even kinda likes Sam or the SamBucky ship. You’ve driven away large chunks of the fandom with your offensive behavior. You annoy the fuck out of anyone with even half a brain.

You are a Bucky stan.

And we all wish you’d knock it off and just ship sticky, or just ship Bucky with your blatant self-insert, because including Sam in your nonsense is making the fandom unbearable.

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I was scrolling on Twitter and came across this beautiful piece of art, so I thought I'd share it here. Please follow and support the artist on Twitter. Kisses y'all 😘😘😘

Btw, it's a recreation of this image 👆🏾

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Written for the @sambuckylibrary SamBucky Summer Bingo On the Town Card - Square Fill: Pride.

Bucky Barnes had been many things in his long life. A son. A friend. A soldier. A hero. He stood now in front of the cameras and reporters a newly elected congressman. Part of the legacy that Bucky wanted to leave was for the people who had the time and energy to want to know him to really know him. He owed his next words to all of the people who looked up him; he owed the words to himself. Bucky braced himself, took a deep breath, and then said the words he needed to say. 

“I just wanted to start by thanking you all for being here. I know what I have to say isn’t the most important thing for people to hear, but it’s important to me, and I just wanted to put it out there before I step into this elected leadership role.”

The sound of cameras clicking surrounded Bucky as he cleared his throat and stared directly into the main video camera that was focused on him. 

“Where we find ourselves is, for want of a better word, tumultuous. We are in a place where the future historians will question us and what we’re doing to uphold the human rights of our people that many take for granted.”

Bucky calmed himself and continued to speak. 

“There’s a lot of work to be done, by leaders and those who claim to support everyday people. Either we change the systems that have held people back and held people down, or we stand by and watch. Either we hold those accountable for the atrocities they enact, or we wholeheartedly welcome fascism to this land. And I’ve seen fascism at its worst. What it can do. How it takes people’s sense of humanity and replaces it with complacence. I don’t want to be complacent in the face of oppression. I don’t want to be complicit in oppressing others. I want to stand for the truth. That’s the way that I want to push back.”

Bucky took another steadying breath.

 “If I don’t do much of anything, then I want to stand in my own truth.”

He breathed deeply once more and stared down the lens. 

“My name is James Bucky Barnes, and I am a gay man. And I’ve learned that in this day and age, it’s so important for people who have the capacity and support to be themselves to stand up and be counted. To everyone else, I’m here for you and I’ll fight for you. I’ll answer a few questions now. Thank you.”

Bucky was sweating in his suit. His heart was thrumming against his chest. But he believed in his own convictions. He was happy to stand there on international television and tell the whole world an important part of who he was. 

“Happy Pride,” said one reporter whom he gestured to. “Congressman Barnes, thanks for being so candid with us. We wish you all the best. My question is: Will you be joining Captain America at Capital Pride this year?”

“Thank you for the well wishes,” said Bucky with a genuine smile. “Sam took me to Capital Pride a little while ago when World Pride was hosted in DC. It was an amazing experience. My first time attending an event like that. It was really great to see everyone out and about celebrating and having a good time. I had a great time. If Sam wanted to invite me along again, then I’d uh, I’d be more than happy to tag along. Next question?”

“Mr. Barnes, can you go on the record and confirm whether or not you and Sam Wilson are more than friends?”

Bucky felt his face flush warm, and his palm sweat. He figured people were going to be intrigued by his and Sam’s relationship seeing as they were inseparable. Seeing as they were both queer men who were in each other’s proximity most of the time.  They had asked Sam about it enough times. He took a discreet breath and answered. 

“Sam is an amazing man,” said Bucky with an earnestness that reverberated through the small space. “He’s my best friend. When I first decided that I was going to continue on this path of doing this work, Sam supported me. He supported me in ways I can’t even put into words. Sam Wilson is the friend I wish I had when I was a young man trying to figure out my own wants and needs; my own sexuality. And he’s been that person for me now in this time and space.”

Bucky wrung his hands together and said, “I love him. I love Sam. He’s my best friend. What we have is so, so special to me. Putting a name to it feels like it could never be enough. We’re friends, co-workers, colleagues; partners. And everything in between. I have nothing but love and respect for Sam Wilson.”

The amassed reporters all erupted into a furore of more questions. Bucky inched back, held his hands up, and said, “That’s all the time I have for now. Thank you all for your time.”

With that, he stepped away and was ushered into one of the private courtyards as his assistant relayed to the journalists that he was done. Bucky reached into his pocket and retrieved his cigarettes and a lighter. He lit one and took a deep draw. It helped to calm his nerves. He paced back and forth in the small space. He had done it. He had come out to his constituents and the world. He felt as if he might throw up or dissolve. His other pocket began to vibrate. Bucky took his phone out and saw Sam’s name on the screen. He snubbed out his cigarette and then answered. 

“Sam?”

“Hey, Buck,” said Sam’s rich voice. “You okay?”

Bucky ran his hand through his hair and let out a little laugh. 

“Yeah,” he supplied. “Yeah, I’m okay. Are you?”

“Always,” Sam replied, and Bucky could hear the smile in his tone. “So, you did that.”

Bucky had no words, he just let silence pervade between the two of them. Comforting and grounding.

“You did really well,” Sam added. “Handled it like a pro.”

“Yeah.”

“I’m proud of you,” Sam proffered. “I know how hard it is to bare your soul like that. You did an amazing job.”

“I thought of saying ‘homosexual’ instead of ‘gay’.”

“No, that was fine.”

“Oh, thank fuck,” Bucky said with a chuckle. “I didn’t want to say anything that might’ve offended folks.”

“Nah,” said Sam. “You were awesome.”

“Thank you,” said Bucky, feeling a sense of ease wash over him. “Thanks, Sam. I –” 

“You don’t have to say it,” said Sam. “I do gotta ask, though.”

“Oh, God,” said Bucky with a hand to his face and half a smile playing on his lips. “What?”

“Me and you?”

“Sam.”

“Nah, I just mean, Capital Pride.”

Bucky stifled a laugh and said, “What about it?”

“Well,” said Sam, sounding all kinds of cutesy. “The press wanted to know if you and I were going together.”

“Yeah?” said Bucky, unable to keep the smile from his face. 

“So, are we going?”

Silence floated around a beat as Bucky cleared his throat. 

“What, you mean like, together?”

“Yeah,” said Sam, sounding amused on the other end of the line. “Will you be joining me at Capital Pride this year?”

Bucky let out a small laugh and wiped his hand over his face. 

“You askin’ me out?”

“If you’re sayin’ ‘yes’, then hell yeah,” said Sam, confident as ever. “I’m asking you out.”

Bucky felt his tummy do numerous somersaults as a deep happiness wrapped him up in a warm embrace. 

“Well,” Bucky managed. “If you’re asking, then the answer is ‘yes’.”

He took a deep breath and said, “My answer to you is ‘yes’.”

Sam let out a rich, deep laugh and said, “Good. I’ll pick you up on the weekend.”

“It’s a date,” Bucky replied, giddy as all hell. 

“Yep,” said Sam, the smile evident in his intonation. “It’s a date.” 

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I saw this on twitter and I have to share with y'all. Shout out to when Anthony was King of Mardi Grass 👏🏾🎉🎉🎉🎉

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I just rewatched Brave New World because I get to pick the movie- and my second takeaway with a fresh post-Thunderbolts* mindset is, 1. I love Sam Wilson, and 2 Sam and Bucky handled their villains in exactly opposite ways

Ross steps down from his office, admits fault before the American people, and gets sent to the Raft

Valentina on the other hand USES the Thunderbolts to cover up any wrongdoing securing her office and position of power and getting the Thunderbolts* under government control- the exact OPPOSITE of what Sam wanted for the Avengers

And Sam choose to reform the Avengers while it was 'forced' of Bucky and the others

People who are confused about why the girls are fighting need to watch BNW to understand Sam's perspective at the end of Thunderbolts*