Jacked Kirby: Recent Episodes
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Join Jack Kirby fans Mike D & Tommy Lombardozzi as they invite weekly guests to discuss and explore the work and contributions of the comic book industry's greatest creator, with lots of laughs along the way! All hail the King of Comics!
Frank Miller!!! 'Nuff said. PS. Did we mention Frank Miller is on this episode? Follow Frank on Instagram @frankmillerofficial For all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen to the show, our social media pages, t-shirts) visit our FlowPage; WWW.FLOW.PAGE/JACKEDKIRBY If you like the show, share the show! Like posts, tag friends, and rate & review the show wherever you can! Thanks!
This week we dip into a Jack Kirby WW2 yarn featuring the Losers black soldier, "Mile-A-Minute" Jones, from DC Comics' Our Fighting Forces issue 159 (1975), just in time for Juneteenth! For all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen to the show, our social media pages, t-shirts) visit our FlowPage; WWW.FLOW.PAGE/JACKEDKIRBY If you like the show, share the show! Like posts, tag friends, and rate & review the show wherever you can! Thanks!
Joining us this week from sunny California, it's TIMMY HEAGUE! .. a life-long comic book fan, writer, retailer, and marketing specialist with a unique look into the comic book industry! Also, he's a big Kirby fan! Let's go! Follow Timmy on Instagram:
@comicbooktimmy And follow/visit his shop for all your comic collecting needs! @ arsenalcomicsandgames For all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen to the show, our social media pages, t-shirts) visit our FlowPage; WWW.FLOW.PAGE/JACKEDKIRBY If you like the show, share the show! Like posts, tag friends, and rate & review the show wherever you can! Thanks!
This week, legendary comic artist JOE RUBINSTEIN joins us to talk his career, comics, and Kirby! Joe is a veteran of the industry, and has worked on THOUSANDS of comics throughout his career… and we get to sit and talk with him! Follow Joe on Instagram: @josefrubinstein For all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen to the show, our social media pages, t-shirts) visit our FlowPage; WWW.FLOW.PAGE/JACKEDKIRBY If you like the show, share the show! Like posts, tag friends, and rate & review the show wherever you can! Thanks!
We're joined this week by comic book super-collector, Lego maniac, and all-around swell guy, our friend ADAM JAMES aka FourthWorldAdam to dig into Jack Kirby's Demon issue 3 from 1972! The occult, the macabre, cults, Jason Blood, Etrigan, spooky monsters and super creeps… take a sip from the Jacked Kirby cup and become One with us! Follow Adam on Instagram at his accounts: @4thworldadam @boomtubeb3 https://lycantones.bandcamp.com/track/rise-the-demon For all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen to the show, our social media pages, t-shirts) visit our FlowPage; WWW.FLOW.PAGE/JACKEDKIRBY If you like the show, share the show! Like posts, tag friends, and rate & review the show wherever you can! Thanks!
This week, we recap our JACK KIRBY WAY day experience, and then slip into Jack's last story penciling work for DC; 'DC Comics Presents… ' issue 84 from August 1985 (featuring Superman & the Challengers Of The Unknown)! For all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen to the show, our social media pages, t-shirts) visit our FlowPage; WWW.FLOW.PAGE/JACKEDKIRBY If you like the show, share the show! Like posts, tag friends, and rate & review the show wherever you can! Thanks!
Pirates! Vampires! Dr. Doom! Fred Van Lente! Luca Pizzari! Yes, we're hangin' with some unsavory characters for this week's episode, as Fred & Luca join us to discuss their upcoming BOOM! Studios title VAMPYRATES while also digdig into the classic Fantastic Four issue 5 (Marvel Comics, April 1962)! Grab a bottle of rum, kick back, have a listen, and enjoy! VAMPYRATES hits stands this July and it looks great, so make sure you grab a copy! You can follow Luca and Fred on Instagram: @lukapiz @fredvanlente For all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen to the show, our social media pages, t-shirts) visit our FlowPage; WWW.FLOW.PAGE/JACKEDKIRBY If you like the show, share the show! Like posts, tag friends, and rate & review the show wherever you can! Thanks!
This week, veteran comic book artist SCOTT KOBLISH joins us to talk about his career, comics, Kirby, and more! Scott's worked on a ton of stuff throughout the years, so we're excited to have him with us! You can follow Scott on his Instagram page: @scottkoblish And find more of Scott on his LinkTree! www.linktr.ee/scottkoblish For all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen to the show, our social media pages, t-shirts) visit our FlowPage; WWW.FLOW.PAGE/JACKEDKIRBY If you like the show, share the show! Like posts, tag friends, share our stuff, and rate & review the show wherever you can! Thanks!
We're joined this week by the CEO of Comic Art Fans, KASRA GHANBARI, to discuss the creation, execution, reception, and recipients of the recent first annual Roz & Jack Kirby Awards! Exciting stuff! You can follow Kasra on Instagram: @kasraghanbari Or check out his shop here: www.kasra.bigcartel.com For the Kirby Awards: www.oax.art/kirbys.asp For all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen to the show, our social media pages, t-shirts) visit our FlowPage; WWW.FLOW.PAGE/JACKEDKIRBY If you like the show, share the show! Like posts, tag friends, share our stuff, and rate & review the show wherever you can! Thanks!
From comic books to fine art realist paintings, VINCENT GIARRANO has had an interesting career in the arts. We get to talk to him this week on the eve of his latest NYC gallery exhibit (opening Saturday, April 18th 2026 at the Dacia Gallery: 621 E.11th St. NY, NY www.daciagallery.com) about his former comic book career, his current fine art pursuits, and of course, Jack Kirby! Check it out! You can follow Vin on Instagram: @vgiarrano And visit his website/shop here: www.GIARRANO.com For all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen to the show, our social media pages, t-shirts) visit our FlowPage; WWW.FLOW.PAGE/JACKEDKIRBY If you like the show, share the show! Like posts, tag friends, share our stuff, and rate & review the show wherever you can! Thanks, kids!
This week we discuss one of Marvel Comics' all-time rivalries, specifically the showdown between the Green Goliath and the Ever-lovin' Blue-Eyed Thing from Fantastic Four issue 25 (January 1964). It's clobberin' time! You can find all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen to the show, our social media pages, t-shirts) on our FlowPage; WWW.FLOW.PAGE/JACKEDKIRBY if you like the show, share the show! Like posts, tag friends, share our stuff, and rate & review the show wherever you can! Thanks
his episode, we take a trip back to London during WWII to visit with Sgt. Nick Fury and his Howling Commandos, covering issue 4 of the Marvel Comics series (released in 1963). We break down this war story and discuss some war movies! You can find all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen to the show, our social media pages, t-shirts) on our FlowPage; WWW.FLOW.PAGE/JACKEDKIRBY if you like the show, share the show! Like posts, tag friends, share our stuff, and rate & review the show wherever you can! Thanks!
This week, Tommy & Mike D. are joined by their very good friend and part-time mad scientist JOSEPH FLESCHE to discuss some Jack Kirby entries from Alarming Tales issue 2 (1957). Weird, wacky fun with some weird, wacky guys! You can find all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen to the show, our social media pages, some t-shirts you can buy) on our FlowPage; WWW.FLOW.PAGE/JACKEDKIRBY if you like the show, share the show! Like posts, tag friends, share our stuff, and rate & review the show wherever you can! Thanks!
We're back from a lengthy hiatus! Where have we been? Where are we going?! Listen and find out! (We know you've missed us!) You can find us on Instagram at @jacked_kirby, or hit up our FlowPage for even MORE links to all of our stuff! www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Thanks!
From Jack Kirby's production assistant to well-respected and prolific writer, comic historian, TV scribe, and now a Jacked Kirby guest… we finally have MARK EVANIER on the show! It's been a long time coming, so sit back and enjoy! Mark can be found on Instagram: @markevanier And you can follow his regularly-updated newsletter/column here; www.newsfromme.com You can find links to listen to OUR show on several podcast platforms as well as links to follow our social media pages, AND a link to buy a Jacked Kirby tee, here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, spread the word! Tag a friend, share a flyer, send a link! Also, rate and review us wherever you can rate and review us! Thanks! HAPPY XMAS!!!
Our buddy HO CHE ANDERSON is back on the show, this time to discuss Jack Kirby's '70s foray into black adult romantic fare, SOUL LOVE! Unreleased for a long time, it finally saw print in TwoMorrow's Dingbat Love, and we're gonna talk about it! It's always a pleasure having Ho Che on, and always a good conversation. You can follow Ho Che on Instagram: @hocheanderson69 And buy some of his books on the Fantagraphics website, or Amazon, or wherever quality comics are sold! You can find links to listen to OUR show on several podcast platforms as well as links to follow our social media pages, AND a link to buy a Jacked Kirby tee, here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, spread the word! Tag a friend, share a flyer, send a link! Also, rate and review us wherever you can rate and review us! Thanks!
On Saturday, November 29th 2025, we recorded this LIVE podcast for The Jack Kirby Museum And Research Center's latest NYC pop-up event! "Jack Kirby: From the Ghetto To The Cosmos", with our friend, author, and advocate Roy Schwartz there to talk about his latest project to get the street of Kirby's birthplace named name in the King's honor! Plus, general Kirby love and respect. It was a great time, and the show will be running at One Art Space (23 Warren St. NY, NY) till December 7th! GO! But in the meantime, listen to this show! You can find Roy on Instagram at @realroyshwartz For more details and ticket info about the event, https://kirbymuseum.org/events/ (@jackkirbymuseum on Instagram!) And of course you can find US on Instagram at @jacked_kirby, or hit up our link for even MORE links to all of our stuff! www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Thanks!
Hot on the heels of Guillermo Del Toro's latest release, 'Frankenstein', Mike D. & Tommy break down a similar man-made creature story "Vandoom, The Man Who Made A Creature!", from Marvel Comics' Tales To Astonish issue 17 (October 1960)! Nothing beats a Kirby monster! For Jacked Kirby everywhere, including links to listen to the podcast on a multitude of platforms, our social media pages, and a link to buy a nifty t-shirt, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, please share the show! Follow us on Instagram and hit that like button, share posts, tag friends, spread the word! Thanks! SEE YOU ON 11/29 in NYC!!!
It's been awhile since he's been on, but our friend RAND HOPPE of the Jack Kirby Museum and Research Center has returned to the program! We're gonna talk about the Museum's upcoming NYC pop-up event ("Jack Kirby: From the Ghetto To The Cosmos" running at One Art Space from Nov. 28th till Dec. 7th… featuring a live Jacked Kirby recording at the event on 11/29), the upcoming Kirby documentary, preserving history, and more! Rand is a great guy and a trove of Kirby information, and it's always a pleasure to have him on! You can find Rand on Instagram: @rand.hoppe And the museum: @jackkirbymuseum www.kirbymuseum.org For Jacked Kirby everywhere, including links to listen to the podcast on a multitude of platforms, our social media pages, and a link to buy a cool t-shirt, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, please share the show! Follow us on Instagram and share posts, tag friends, spread the word! Thanks! SEE YOU ON 11/29 in NYC!!!
After our busy October, we're taking a little breather from a subject, to discuss what we have going on this month. Plus, what would Jack Kirby think of some current events?! Also, comics! For Jacked Kirby everywhere, including links to listen to the podcast on a multitude of platforms, our social media pages, and a link to buy a cool t-shirt, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, please share the show! Follow us on Instagram and share posts, tag friends, spread the word! Thanks!
Back for their annual JackTober visit, our friends Alil Kunica and Steve Carleton (co-hosts of The Geekz Podcast- check 'em out on YouTube!) join us to discuss the story "The Angel Of Death" from Black Magic issue 15 (Prize Comics, August 1952). Not the best story, but we always have a great time with The Geekz!!! You can find Alil and Steve on Instagram: @geekzcollectables_alil @stevecarletonart And you can find The Geekz Podcast wherever fine pop-culture-themed podcasts are available, specifically their YouTube channel where they broadcast LIVE twice a week! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby You'll find links to listen and follow everywhere. There's also a link there to purchase a classy Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so get yourself one! You deserve it! If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks!
We're keeping our month of spooky stuff going with two comic book titans… one returning and one joining us for the first time! KELLEY JONES & MATT WAGNER are here this week to talk the allure and legacy of Dracula, and how've they've tackled that legendary tale with their DRACULA graphic novel series… the third of which is currently available to back on Kickstarter! Go check it out now… you'll be glad you did… https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/draculatheimpaler/dracula-book-3?ref=4wz301
We had a great time talking with these guys, and YOU'LL have a great time listening!
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@mattwagnercomics
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Episode 303- "The Mummy's Secret!" with Dean Haspiel Our buddy Dino returns to the show as we unwrap a mummy yarn from Tales To Astonish issue 31, "When The Mummy Walks" (Feb. 1962). Dino also tells us about his latest Kickstarter, featuring a mash-up of his crazy creations, ANTIMATTER! Plus; mummy movies! It's always a fun time when we have award-winning comix creator Mr. Haspiel on the show! You can find Dino on Instagram: @deanhaspiel_art And the Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deanhaspiel/antimatter For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby Please rate and review the show wherever ya can. And remember… IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW, SHARE THE SHOW! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share a flyer! Thanks, kids!
The JackTober train is creepin’ along, and this week we’re joined by horror fan and rock star extraordinaire PIGGY D.! From playing bass with such acts as Marilyn Manson & Rob Zombie, to a successful solo career, toy creating/designing, video & visual artisting, and being all-around horror fan, Piggy now finds himself in the Hell-like depths of the Jacked Kirby Podcast getting super nostalgic! We had some fun, so bust out your Oktoberfest beers and have a listen! You can find Piggy on Instagram at @piggydofficial and you can check out his endeavors on his LinkTree! https://linktr.ee/piggydofficial?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
Tommy & Mike D. are BACK from their post-300th episode haitus to bring in our annual month of spooky-themed Jack Kirby works, JACKTOBER! We’re starting off with Jack’s story “Horoscope Phenomenon (or Witch Queen of Ancient Sumeria?)” from DC Comics’ Weird Mystery Tales issue 1 (1972). Join us for some bizarre fun! And you can find the links to follow the Jacked Kirby social media pages AND links to listen to our show HERE: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Rate and review us where you can, share posts, tag friends, hit that like button, go buy a t-shirt, and please keep supporting our labor of love however you can. Thank you!!!
We’re here! 300 episodes! And for the big three-oh-oh, we finally talk to one of our dream guests, the living legend of the comic book industry (and a helluva swell guy to boot), WALT SIMONSON! There is anything more to say? Enjoy!!! You can follow Walt on Instagram: @walter.simonson.5 And you can find the links to follow our pages and listen to our show HERE: www.flow.page/jackedkirby New IG posts every day celebrating the King Of Comics! We’re taking a break from recording and we’ll be back in October with our month of spooky-themed shows (aka JackedTober)! Catch up in some old shows, share posts, tag friends, go buy a t-shirt, and please keep supporting our labor of love. Thank you!!!
Mário Freitas and Lucas Pereira, the creators of the new Jack Kirby “fantasy” tribute comic ‘The Man Who Dreamt The Impossible’ (Image Comics), join us internationally this week as the comic hits the stands! We’ll discuss the book, its genesis and inspiration, and its goal! You can get the book wherever fine comics are sold, so ask your local funnybookseller NOW! And you can follow the guys on Instagram here: @mario.breathes.comics @lucaspereiraart For Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Closing in on 300 episodes and we finally have a Kirby on the show! Jack’s granddaughter TRACY KIRBY joins us this week to discuss her grandpa, his legacy, growing up Kirby, memories, and more! What else is there to say?! Just have a listen and enjoy! You can follow the OFFICIAL Kirby family Instagram: @jackkirbycomics And their new official website: www.jackkirby.com For Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a nifty Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! And please rate and review the show wherever ya can. And remember… IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW, SHARE THE SHOW! Thanks!
Mike Essl & Vincent ladevaia (a former guest on the show) join us this week to discuss their book The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Vol. 1, released this year by Dark Horse Books. We talk about how the book came to be, future volumes, their love of the King, and more! Have a listen, and get the book! (Available everywhere!) You can find & follow Vin on Instagram: @kirbycovers And Mike is on there as well! Check out his love of comic book lettering on his page: @b_w_h_a_m For Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a suave Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! And please rate and review the show wherever ya can. IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW, SHARE THE SHOW! Thanks!
Let’s take a trip to Rio de Muerte with Captain America! Nazi scum, sweaty jungles, Falcon, Sharon Carter, S.H.I.E.L.D., “The Swine”, and all the action and adventure Jack Kirby’s imagination can whip up! Join as we dip into 1976’s Captain America Issues 206-208 for CAP’S SUMMER VACATION!!! For Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase an awesome Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! And please rate and review the show wherever ya can. Thanks!
How could we get so close to episode 300 and NOT have our good buddy GEORGE O’CONNOR on as a guest?! And it’s a special one, hitting the airwaves just as the new MCU movie ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ hits the big screen around the universe; George joins us to break down Marvel Comics’ Fantastic Four issue 73 from January of 1968! It’s an all-star guest episode featuring our favorite all-star guest, Gorgeous Georgie O! Check out what George has going on by visiting his website: www.georgeoconnorbooks.com And follow him on Instagram: @thegeorgeoconnor To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so go get one! They’re cool! If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks!
Superman is everywhere right now with the release of his latest big-screen adaptation, so we decided to jump on the bandwagon and dive into 1995’s Superman: The Man Of Steel issue 43! And to make things extra super, we’re joined by Darrell Greer of READ YOUR COMICS… and he knows his comics! Make sure you check out @read.your.comics on Instagram AND YOUTUBE for some great content featuring all your favorite (and not so favorite) comics! Go give ‘em a follow! For all things Jacked Kirby… like links to listen to the podcast on all platforms, our social media pages, and a link to buy a swell t-shirt… visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby Please rate and review us on Apple or anywhere you can rate and review the show, and as always, SPREAD THE WORD! If you like the show, share the show! Thanks!
“BIG” AL ACCETTURA IS BACK! That’s right, Al joins Tommy & Mike D. this week to delve into Marvel Comics What If… ? issue 39 from 1983. As we break down the comic, we get into some interesting talks about ancient aliens, human history, myths & legends, technology, movies, Robert E. Howard, evolution, special effects, and more! A fun conversation with Big Al, the Mighty Thor, & Conan the Barbarian! You can find and follow Alfred on Instagram: @al_boulder Check out his art, and hire him for all your freelance graphic design needs! For Jacked Kirby everywhere… to listen to the show and to follow our social media pages… visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a mighty Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! And please rate and review the show wherever ya can. Thanks! Also, if you like the show, SHARE THE SHOW!
Just in time for the 4th of July, artist & creator MATTHEW ALLISON is back with Tommy. & Mike D., to discuss ‘The Unburied One’, Captain America issues 204 & 205 from 1976! Corpse monsters, weird science, Sharon Carter drama, Falcon with amnesia, S.H.E.I.L.D. shenanigans, Steve Rogers in a robe… Kirby’e giving us alotta story in this Agron saga, and we break it down! Plus, we eulogize Jim Shooter and have a quick talk about firework safety. Happy 4th, friends! Check out Matthew on Instagram; @cankorrYou can also visit his shop and website ; www.matthewallison.bigcartel.com www.cankorcomic.com For Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirbyThere’s also a link there to purchase an awesome made-in-America Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! And please rate and review the show wherever ya can. Thanks!
It’s finally hot! And to celebrate this hot-ass weather, we’re talking a 60 year trip back in time with the Uncanny X-Men to the jungles of the Savage Land to meet Ka-Zar! Join us as we break down issue 10 of Marvel Comics’ X-Men from January 1965! For Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a cool Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! And please rate and review the show wherever ya can. Thanks!
This week we take a step back into the Golden Age of comics and visit the first work credited to both Joe Simon & Jack Kirby, 1940’s BLUE BOLT! We’ll specifically visit the Bolt’s third issue, and talk about his creation and history. For Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a swell Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! And please rate and review the show wherever ya can. Thanks!
Writer/editor/publisher CLIFFORD METH joins us this week to talk about his varied career (comics, sci-fi, horror, filmed entertainment), his charitable efforts for creators dealing with financial strain in an industry not known for taking care of their own, creative endeavors, and, he even has a Kirby story! Cliff’s a swell guy, so come shoot the shit with us! Check out Cliff on Instagram; @cliffordmeth And check out his book ‘COMIC BOOK BABYLON’ on Kindle! For Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a nifty Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! And please rate and review the show wherever ya can. Thanks!
Artist & comic book-maker MATTHEW ALLISON is back on the show with us to discuss Jack Kirby’s Kamandi issue 29 from 1975! This is a seminal issue in the run. We also discuss his latest Sweet Sepulcher project, and how YOU can support it! Comix, baby! It’s always fun to talk to a great artist AND fan of the King! Check out Matthew on Instagram; @cankorr You’ll find links there to support his latest project. You can also visit his shop; www.matthewallison.bigcartel.com And support Sweet Sepulcher HERE: https://crowdfundr.com/a2Yvxb?ref=li_0tzFGXfyRS80tzFGXfyRS8 To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a dope Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! And please rate and review the show wherever ya can. Thanks!
Jack Kirby produced one annual for his Eternals series at Marvel in 1977… and this week artist, comic book-maker, former East Coaster, and Kirby fan WILLIAM HERNANDEZ joins us to discuss it! What did we think… ? Listen and find out! You can find and follow Bill on Instagram: @therealintrovertedart For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a place to buy yourself a nifty Jacked Kirby t-shirt, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Spread the word, tell a buddy, tag a friend! And make sure you rate and review us wherever you can! Thanks, kids!
In April of 1976, DC Comics attempted to bring back Jack Kirby’s Fourth World characters using their First Issue Special title as a test launch. This week we discuss that non-Kirby New Gods story with Lego master, comic collector, musician, & Kirby super-fan ADAM JAMES! We have thoughts… You can check out Adam’s collection AND his Lego creations on his Instagram: @4thworldadam There, you’ll also find a link to check out his Lycantones Bandcamp page! Give him a follow (and a listen)! For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a place to buy yourself a sweet Jacked Kirby t-shirt, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Spread the word, tell a buddy, tag a friend! And make sure you rate and review us wherever you can! Thanks, kids!
This week, artist JERRY MA joins us! We talk about his upcoming Conan collaboration with Walt Simonson, drawing comics, art, Kirby, and the ‘The Monkey King in Chinatown: Illustrated Journeys of a Chinese Legend in NYC’ … a cool gallery show taking place this month at Pearl River Mart in NYC (452 Broadway) featuring him and a slew of talented Chinese-American artists! Jerry has been around awhile and is involved in a lot of cool shit, so have a listen and find out about it all! You can find Jerry on IG: @epicprops for info on the gallery show, and you can check out his shop HERE: www.jerrymaart.bigcartel.com For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a place to buy yourself a dope Jacked Kirby t-shirt, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Spread the word, tell a buddy, tag a friend! And make sure you rate and review us wherever you can! Thanks, kids!
Our friend and scribe supreme FRED VAN LENTE returns to discuss some torturous theme parks! Fred has a new trade coming out as this episode drops, collecting his series Murder Kingdom… and we’re gonna pair that with a delicious chilled glass of Forever People issue 4 (DC Comics, December 1971), featuring diabolical Desaad’s Happyland! Oh what fun! Plus, we discuss his BRAND new book, The Future Is **! You can find FVL on Instagram: @fredvanlente And his LinkTree has links to all of his doings, books, writing lessons and more! www.linktr.ee/fredvanlente For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a place to buy yourself a swell Jacked Kirby t-shirt, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Spread the word, tell a buddy, tag a friend! And make sure you rate and review us wherever you can! Thanks, kids!
Our Jamaican buddy Sam James is visiting us here in the US via Germany, so we’ve decided to have some fun with him covering issue number 9 of Jack Kirby’s Black Panther series! What do we think of 1978’s “The Black Musketeers”?! Listen and find out! It’s always great having Sam on (it’s been a few years since his last visit), so come have some fun with US black musketeers! You can follow Sam on IG: @sjamesjr1 And check out his bar-centric business page @barprints for the best in bar culture AND his cool cocktail videos! For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a place to buy yourself a top Jacked Kirby t-shirt, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Spread the word, tell a buddy, tag a friend! And make sure you rate and review us wherever you can! Thanks, kids!
Cartoonist RYAN DUNLAVEY is FINALLY on the show to talk about his career, comic book artists as cartoonists, how Kirby has influenced his work, AND his upcoming (this weekend) appearance at the Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase (@BICSbrooklyn on Instagram- go follow!) We’ve known Ryan awhile now, so we’re glad to finally have him on the program! Fun shit! You can follow Ryan on Instagram: @ryan.dunlavey And for his shop, portfolio, and links to buy some of his books, or to commission a drawing, visit his LinkTree! www.linktr.ee/ryandunlavey For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a place to buy yourself a sweet Jacked Kirby t-shirt, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Spread the word, tell a buddy, tag a friend! And make sure you rate and review us wherever you can! Thanks, kids!
We’re back after a little forced hiatus, and we’re talkin’ toys. KIRBY toys! From some of Marvel’s very first products, to Kenner’s Super Powers, to the current McFarlane line… and everything in between. Which are our favorites, which are on our wishlists, which do we have in our Kirby Collections… listen and find out! For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a place to buy yourself a nifty Jacked Kirby t-shirt, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Spread the word, tell a buddy! And make sure you rate and review us wherever you can! Thanks, kids!
Hot on the heels of last week’s episode, we’re jumping back into a Fantastic Four Annual (annual 5 from summer of ‘67) and the return of Quasimodo in the very first Silver Surfer solo story, "The Peerless Power of the Silver Surfer"! We bust it down, explore the cosmos, & have some laughs all in the patented Jacked Kirby style you know and love! For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a place to buy yourself a stellar Jacked Kirby t-shirt, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Spread the word! And make sure you rate and review us wherever you can! Thanks, kids!
This week we dig into Marvel Comics’ Fantastic Four annual 4 from 1966, focusing on the main story ‘The Torch That Was’… which features the Quasi-Motivational Destruct Organism computer aka QuasiMoDO! What a story! What a character! What fun! Bust out your copy and join us as we discuss this wacky FF tale! For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a place to buy yourself a Jacked Kirby t-shirt, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Spread the word! And please rate and review us wherever you can! Thanks!
It’s been awhile, but he’s back! Our friend JOSEPH MILAZZO (Brooklyn-based artist, writer, musician, & lover of all things ethereal) returns to the program to discuss Marvel Comics ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ issue 1 from December of 1976. Kirby’s series picks up where his Treasury Edition adaption of the Stanley Kubrick movie leaves off. What did we think?! Listen and find out! Joe always brings great insight to Kirby’s work, and we definitely had some fun digging in. You can follow Joe on Instagram: @joseph_milazzo_art and visit his website to check out his amazing paintings… www.josephmilazzo.com You can also follow his band GreenLady on IG! @greenladymusic For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a place to buy yourself a Jacked Kirby t-shirt, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Spread the word! And please rate and review us wherever you can! Thanks!
Mike D. came across this wacky little story in Marvel Comics’ Journey Into Mystery issue 57 (cover dated March 1960) titled “The Martian Who Stole My Body!"…. so we’re gonna discuss it on this episode! Plus, martians in pop culture! It’s gonna be out of this world! (Sorry, sorry.) For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a place to buy yourself an otherworldly Jacked Kirby t-shirt, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! And please rate and review us wherever you can! Thanks!
We’re doing something a little different with this episode, discussing the Jack Kirby-adjacent, very recent Marvel Comic ‘What If… ? Mickey And Friends Became The Fantastic Four?’.. and were joined by our good friend writer, filmmaker, podcaster, and roastmaster CHRIS LAUDANDO… a Disneyphile if ever there was one! We’re gonna have some Space Mountain-/Death Star-sized fun! You can find Chris on Instagram: @christopher_laudando For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a place to buy yourself a swell Jacked Kirby t-shirt, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! And rate & review us wherever you can! Thanks!
After a short hiatus, we’re back! And we’re celebrating our 275th episode by doing absolutely nothing! Wooohooo! Mike D. & Tommy shoot the shit about various topics including Instagram, The Terminator, folk horror, Red Lobster, comics, Stephen King, and more! Join us for some fun! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a link to buy yourself a Jacked Kirby t-shirt… you deserve one! And of course, please rate and review the show wherever you can! Thanks!
Oh man, it’s been a year so far! For our first episode of 2025, we talk about what’s been going on in Jacked Kirby Land! Sickness, birthdays, post-holiday craziness… and we discuss some plans for the new year, some resolutions, and some Kirby wishlist items. For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a link to buy a Jacked Kirby t-shirt… you deserve one! And of course, please rate and review the show wherever you can! Thanks!
We have a special holiday treat this week, as artist GIDEON KENDALL joins us to discuss his new graphic novel ‘Harvey Kurtzman’s Marley’s Ghost: A Christmas Carol’, a project long in the making that is finally available… just in time for Xmas! We discuss the genesis of this project, Gideon’s career, and his thoughts on Jack Kirby. Pour yourself a stiff cup of eggnog, sit back, and enjoy! You can find ALL of Gideon’s happenings at his LinkTree; www.linktr.ee/gideonkendall There you can follow his social media pages, check out his website, his YouTube page, AND buy ‘Marley’s Ghost’! Do it! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a link to buy a Jacked Kirby t-shirt… you deserve one for the holidays! And of course, please rate and review the show wherever you can! Thanks!
We’re taking a trip back to 1963 to discuss Fantastic Four issue 13… more specifically the villain of that issue, the Red Ghost! We figured since he’s rumored to be appearing in the upcoming MCU FF movie, now’s a good time to talk about the comic book introduction of one Ivan Kragoff and his indescribable super-apes! Plus, The Watcher! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a link to buy a Jacked Kirby t-shirt… you deserve one for the holidays! And of course, please rate and review the show wherever you can! Thanks!
Episode 271- “With Rick Parker!” Legendary comic book letterer, artist, and now author RICK PARKER joins us to bestow upon us a little bit of inspiration and life advice, as well as discuss his brand new (and quite wonderful) graphic novel ‘DRAFTED’ (available wherever you can buy books!) We had a great time talking with Rick about his career, his life, and his philosophy… and you’ll have a great time listening! Happy Thanksgiving, folks! Can can find Rick on the internets here… IG @rickparkerart www.autobiographyofaformerzygote.com www.blurb.com/books/1239615-deadboy And buy his book! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a link to buy a Jacked Kirby t-shirt… you deserve one for the holidays! And of course, please rate and review the show wherever you can! Thanks!
Episode 270- “With Mike Allred!” We finally get to sit down with consummate comic book creator MIKE ALLRED! A huge name in both the independent and mainstream comic book landscapes, we talk to Red about his career (the guy created Madman! C’mon!), comics, Kirby, and much more! What a treat. We’re glad to finally have Mike on the show, and you’ll be glad you listened! You can find Mike on Instagram: @allredmd And really, you know who he is… just search his name on the internets to find any of his stuff (of which there is a lot!) For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a link to buy a Jacked Kirby t-shirt. Get in there! And of course, please rate and review the show wherever you can! Thanks!
Our homie Dean Haspiel returns to the show to discuss his latest Kickstarter campaign (Chest Face!), and how it relates to this episode’s subject, the bizarre Captain America villain Arnim Zola! We’ll discuss the influence and impetus for Dino’s new work (which you can support at the link below… hurry!), while also breaking down Zola’s introduction in Captain America issues 208 & 209 from 1977! It’s always a fun time with Dino on the show! You can find Dino on the internet on Instagram: @deanhaspiel_art His Substack: www.deanhaspiel.Substack.com And support his latest comix campaign HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deanhaspiel/chest-face For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a link to buy a Jacked Kirby t-shirt. Get in there! And of course, please rate and review the show wherever you can! Thanks!
This week, CHARLES GOWER (aka Chaz aka Chuck- so many names!) joins us to discuss the controversy and crimes featured in his new book ‘Stan Lee Lied: Your Handy Guide to Every Lie in The Origins of Marvel Comics’… oh boy! The book is available everywhere right now, but the conversation only takes place RIGHT HERE! Listen & learn, true believers! You can find Chuck on Instagram: @chuckinbangkok And buy the book! Available on Amazon! For all things Jacked Kirby on our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a link to buy a Jacked Kirby t-shirt. Get in there! And of course, please rate and review the show wherever you can! Thanks! Intro: 00:00-02:22 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=areUni1_j9U&pp=ygUSc3RhbiBsZWUgaW50ZXJ2aWV3
We wrap up our annual month of spooky JackedTober episodes with a trio of tales meant to coincide (kinda) with the three stories featured in the classic 1975 made-for-TV movie Trilogy Of Terror! ‘Detour Lorelei on Highway 52’ from Black Magic issue 18, ‘Voodoo on 10th Avenue’ from Black Magic issue 4, and finally ‘I Learned The Monstrous Secret of Bombu!’ From Journey into Mystery issue 60. Fun terror times! Get your pumpkin beer and your candy corns, sit back, listen up, and enjoy! Happy Halloween! Follow Mike’s horror-themed IG for year-long frights: @master_sardus_archive Follow Tommy’s IG for all your art needs: @tommylombardozzi And find everything Jacked Kirby on our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a link to buy a Jacked Kirby t-shirt. Get in there! And of course, please rate and review the show wherever you can! Thanks!
Etrigan gets a devilish doppelgänger, Klarion the witchboy is pulling the strings, Gargora needs a new head, and we sit down with storyboard artist, writer, and lover of the macabre CHRIS ANDERSON to discuss issues 14 & 15 of Jack Kirby’s DC Comic The Demon! Plus we get to hear about some of the cool shit Chris is working on! Fun stuff! You can follow Chris on IG: @chrisandersoncomics And visit his store: www.chrisandersoncomics.com For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There you’ll find links to listen and follow everywhere. There’s also a link there to purchase a slick Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so get yourself one! You deserve it, buddy! If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks!
Back for their annual JackedTober visit, our friends Alil Kunica and Steve Carleton (co-hosts of The Geekz Podcast- check ‘em out!) join us to discuss the story “The Genie With The Light Brown Hair” from Journey Into Mystery issue 76 (Marvel Comics, November 1961). We also get into some scary movie talk, particularly movies about evil djinns, and the usual dick jokes. Good, spooky fun! You can find Alil and Steve on Instagram: @geekzcollectables_alil @boomdox_art And you can find The Geekz Podcast wherever fine pop-culture-themed podcasts are available! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find links to listen and follow everywhere. There’s also a link there to purchase a classy Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so get yourself one! You deserve it! If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks!
Returning to the program, Hollywood special effects veteran, comic book fan, and all around cool dude BART MIXON brings with him a twisted tale of the macabre for us to discuss; Joe Simon & Jack Kirby’s story ‘The Greatest Horror Of Them All’, from Black Magic issue 29 (April, 1954). Plus we talk about some movies Bart has worked on (of which there are many! Just give him a search on IMDB to see for yourself!)… a definite JackedTober treat! You can follow Bart on Instagram: @bartmixon And visit his website: www.bartmixon.com To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a Jacked Kirby t-shirt nice! If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks!
We start our annual month of spooky-centric Kirby stuff, JackedTober, with a really wacky “space vampire” story from Marvel Comics’ Captain America annual 3 (1976). Join us as we sink our teeth into ‘The Thing From The Black Hole Star’! Bust out your pumpkin stout, sit back, and enjoy! To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a Jacked Kirby t-shirt nice! If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks!
Right on the release of his ‘Asgardians: Thor’ graphic novel , our buddy George O’Connor is back with us to discuss the issue of Marvel Comics’ Thor (issue 171, 1969) that made him “get” Thor… then love him forever! Plus, the Wrecker! Always a fun time with Gorgeous George on the show! Check out what George has going on by visiting his website: www.georgeoconnorbooks.com And follow him on Instagram: @thegeorgeoconnor Listen to his podcasts, too! @hypotheticalisland @seddy_bimco To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so go get one! If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks!
Joe Simon and Jack Kirby team up one last time at DC Comics, revisiting and revamping the Sandman (a character they worked on in the ‘40s) for the ‘70s… and we discuss the debut issue from January of 1974. You can find links to listen to the show on several podcast platforms as well as links to follow our social media pages, AND a link to buy a Jacked Kirby tee, here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, spread the word! Tag a friend, share a flyer, send a link! Also, rate and review us wherever you can rate and review us! Thanks!
Mike D. & Tommy are hanging out with a bunch of teens, going back to school and way back to 1971 with the Forever People! We discuss Jack Kirby’s first true Fourth World title’s first issue, in the Jacked Kirby style you know and love! What did we think? Listen and find out! You can find links to listen to the show on several podcast platforms as well as links to follow our social media pages, AND a link to buy a Jacked Kirby tee, here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, spread the word! Tag a friend, share a flyer, send a link! Also, rate and review us wherever you can rate and review us! Thanks!
Our buddy HO CHE ANDERSON is BACK on the show, this time to discuss his current project ‘The Most Embarrassing Things I’ve Ever Done: Drawings 1986-1991’… a collection of his teenage art in book form from Black Eye Books! Plus the comics that have influenced him over the years, movies, Plus the comics that have influenced him over the years, movies, Olympics scandals, rapping, Kirby’s career, and more!It’s always a treat having Ho Che on, and always a good conversation. You can check out his crowdfunder and support the book NOW by visiting this link: GO.BLACKEYE.CA/HOCHE And, you can follow him on Instagram: @hocheanderson69 You can find links to listen to OUR show on several podcast platforms as well as links to follow our social media pages, AND a link to buy a Jacked Kirby tee, here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, spread the word! Tag a friend, share a flyer, send a link! Also, rate and review us wherever you can rate and review us! Thanks!
This week it’s out Summer Special, wherein the fellas decide to risk it all by going swimming right after lunch… that is to say, jumping in with no topic, no theme, and no floatation device! Will they swim like gold medal Olympians and deliver a fun-filled episode you’ll remember forever… or will they be brought under by a Great White, forcing you all to live on memorializing what could have been a great episode? Listen and find out! If you like the show, spread the word! Tag a friend, share a flyer, send a link! Also, rate and review us wherever you can rate and review us! You can find links to listen to the show on several podcast platforms as well as links to our social media pages AND a link to buy a Jacked Kirby tee here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby
An ape army is in pursuit of Kamandi… and they all encounter gopher people, a giant worm, robo-gangsters, and more craziness en route to Chicago in Kamandi, The Last Boy On Earth issues 17-20! Kirby creates some wacky scenarios for our boy, and we’re along for the ride… so join us! If you like the show, spread the word! Tag a friend, share a flyer, send a link! You can find links to listen to the show on several podcast platforms as well as links to our social media pages here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby
No, it’s not an episode about Tommy & Mike D., it’s an episode about the team of WW2 soldiers featured in the DC Comics series Our Fighting Forces that Jack Kirby took over for a stint, starting with the issue we’ll be discussing (151) here! Kirby excelled at war comics… so what did we think of THIS one, technically his last foray into the genre? Listen and find out! For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen to the podcast everywhere, links to our social media pages, AND a link to score yourself a stylish tee, visit; www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, spread the word! Share a flyer, tag a friend, tell a friend! And rate and review us wherever you can! Thanks!
This week, ANDREW POST & DAVE WEXLER join us to discuss their new art project ‘zine ‘The Many Faces Of Jack Kirby’! What inspired them to make it? What’s their relationship with Kirby’s work? What do his art and creations mean to them? Listen and find out!!! You can contact Dave through his Instagram page (@west_coast_davengers) to get the ‘zine! Plus, follow him AND Andrew (@andrewp_cc) to check out all they’re up to (art, podcasts, comic book collecting, etc! Fun shit!) For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen to the podcast everywhere, links to our social media pages, AND a link to score yourself a stylish tee, visit; www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, spread the word! Share a flyer, tag a friend, tell a friend! And rate and review us wherever you can! Thanks!
Pop-collage artist Jerry Nelson aka JCrash is back on the show, this time to dive into Marvel’s Tales To Astonish story “When The Space Beasts Attack!” (Issue 29, December 1961)… plus we’ll talk about our favorite alien invasion flicks and Jerry’s new ‘zine! It’s some out of this world fun! You can follow JCrash on Instagram: @jcrashart And you can buy his stuff at his website: www.jcrashart.com Support living artists!!! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage where you’ll find links to listen everywhere, a link to purchase a t-shirt, plus our social media pages: www.flow.page/jackedkirby
To celebrate July 4th here in the good ol’ US of A, Mike D. & Tommy are joined by their good friend (and friend to the show) JOEY ARMAO! Yes, the Clitigator returns so we can discuss the very first appearance of Joe Simon & Jack Kirby’s BOY COMMANDOS, wayyyy back in DC’s Detective Comics issue 64 (June 1942). A product of the American Patriotism surrounding WWII, the Commandos are an appropriate subject for the holiday. Plus, we discuss July Fourths of our youth! Fun stuff. You can find Joey on Instagram: @joeyarmao For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage where you’ll find links to listen everywhere, a link to purchase a t-shirt, plus our social media pages: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it! Do it! Now!) Thanks! Happy 4th, kids! Stay safe!
This week we check out Jack Kirby’s first comic work with DC after leaving Marvel, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen issue 133 (October 1970)… with special guest BRIAN KLIEN of The Source Pages Podcast! It’s some wacky stuff, and Kirby’s introduction to what would become his “Fourth World”, so what did we think? Listen and find out! You can follow Brian and his podcast’s page on Instagram; @bvklein4 @thesourcepagespodcast The podcast is available everywhere, and goes deep as far as the Genesis of all things adapted to screens big and small, so check it out, subscribe, and listen! And visit his network’s website for all things geeky pop-culture! www.strandedpanda.com For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage where you’ll find links to listen everywhere, a link to purchase a t-shirt, plus our social media pages: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it! Do it! Now!) Thanks!
Mike D. & Tommy discuss the the Nick Fury/SHIELD sci-fi spy story ‘Operation: Brain Blast!’ from Marvel’s Strange Tales issue 141 (November 1965)! It’s espionage at its wackiest! You can find all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen on all platforms, our social media pages, and where to get your very own cool-as-shit Jacked Kirby t-shirt) at on our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, please share the show! Repost a flyer, share an IG post, tell a friend, tag a friend, etc. And of course, rate and review us on Apple or wherever the hell else you can rate and review podcasts! Thanks!
ERIK LARSEN joins us for episode 250 of the show! The consummate comic book creator behind Savage Dragon, co-founder of Image Comics, writer-artist-publisher (which includes legendary work on Spider-Man, Nova, Punisher, The Defenders and so many more beloved characters), finally sits down with the boys to talk Jack Kirby, creating as a kid, owning original art, connecting (for better or worse) with fans, and much more! We had such a great time with Erik, and we’re honored to have him as the special guest on our big two-five-oh! It’s an occasion! Have a listen and enjoy! You can find Erik on Instagram; @erik.Larsen.75 He’s also very active on Facebook! Go follow him, and go buy the latest copy of Savage Dragon! You can find all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen on all platforms, our social media pages, and where to get your very own cool-as-shit Jacked Kirby t-shirt) at on our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, please share the show! Repost a flyer, share an IG post, tell a friend, tag a friend, etc. And of course, rate and review us on Apple or wherever the hell else you can rate and review podcasts! Thanks!
Right before hitting episode 250, Tommy & Mike D. take a look back and pick their Top Five Jacked Kirby episodes from the show’s catalogue! A great way for new listeners to learn about the show, and a great time for the boys to discuss their personal favorites! Join us for a fun trip down memory lane! You can find all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen on all platforms, our social media pages, and where to get your very own classy Jacked Kirby t-shirt) at the link in our IG bio: @jacked_kirby If you like the show, please share the show! Repost a flyer, share an IG post, tell a friend, tag a friend, etc. And of course, rate and review us on Apple or wherever the hell else you can rate and review podcasts! Thanks!
This week, comic book artist NIK VIRELLA joins the fellas for a conversation about women in comics, working on legacy characters, AI controversy/anger, fandom, Jack Kirby, and more! If you don’t know Nicole’s work, you definitely should! She’s worked for Marvel, DC, Disney… and now she can add Jacked Kirby Podcast guest to her résumé! Lucky lady! You can follow Nik on Instagram; @nikvirella, On Twitter/X: @niK_IT And check out her online portfolio here; https://www.artstation.com/nikvirella You can find all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen on all platforms, our social media pages, and where to get your very own classy Jacked Kirby t-shirt) on our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, please share the show! Repost a flyer, share an IG post, tell a friend, tag a friend, etc. And of course, rate and review us on Apple or wherever the hell else you can rate and review podcasts! Thanks!
Back at Marvel Comics after a stint at DC, Jack Kirby reconnects with an earlier creation of his and takes him to crazy new places! Join us as we deep dive info 1977’s Black Panther, issue 1! Wacky Wakandan fun! You can find all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen on all platforms, our social media pages, and where to get your very own stylish Jacked Kirby t-shirt) on our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, please share the show! Repost a flyer, share an IG post, tell a friend, tag a friend, etc. And of course, rate and review us on Apple or wherever the hell else you can rate and review podcasts! Thanks!
Comic book creator MICHEL FIFFE (COPRA, All-New Ultimates, Zegas) finally joins the boys to talk making comics, influences, what he’s working on, and of course, Jack Kirby! We’re happy to have Michel on, and we know you’ll enjoy hearing the three of us shoot the shit! Get in there! Michel is on Facebook and Instagram. Follow his IG here: @mfiffe Also, visit his website! www.michelfiffe.com You can find all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen on all platforms, our social media pages, and where to get your very own Jacked Kirby t-shirt) on our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, please share the show! Repost a flyer, an IG post, tell a friend, tag a friend, etc. And of course, rate and review us on Apple or wherever the hell else you can rate and review podcasts! Thanks!
Novelist and recent comic book writer ROB HART joins the boys this week to discuss his writing career, what comics mean to him as a professional writer, the industry, inspiration & the creative process, and getting comics signed by Spawn! Rob’s an old friend of Tommy’s and we had a great time shooting the shit with him… and you’ll have a great time listening! You can visit Rob at his website to see all the cool stuff he’s done and he’s doing; www.robwhart.com And you can give him a follow on Instagram, where you’ll find links to his Substack, his pre-order pages for upcoming books (like Assassins Anonymous hitting shelves on 6/11- go buy it!), and more! @robwhart1 You can find all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen on all platforms, our social media pages, and where to get your very own Jacked Kirby t-shirt) on our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, please share the show! Repost a flyer, an IG post, tell a friend, etc. And of course, rate and review us on Apple or where’d the hell else you can rate and review podcasts! Thanks!
Recording this episode on Tax Day (April 15th) gave us a good excuses to talk about "The Mystery of the Tax Collector from Space!", a funky little alien story from Tales Of Suspense issue 33 (Marvel Comics, June 1962)! Plus movies involving taxes & finance, and the usual Jacked Kirby crackin’ around! Fun stuff! For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen to the show on multiple platforms, a link to buy a suave t-shirt, and our social media pages, visit our Flowpage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Repost a flyer, a link, a post. And please rate and review us on Apple (or anywhere!) THANKS!
The fellas take a deep dive into the first issue of DC Comics’ series Challengers Of The Unknown (1958), which is an early example of Kirby both drawing AND writing! Join us for the fun! For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen to the show on multiple platforms, a link to buy a slick t-shirt, and our social media pages, visit our Flowpage: http://www.flow.page?jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Repost a flyer, a link, a post. And please rate and review us on Apple (or anywhere!) THANKS!
It's GOJIRA FEVER! To coincide with the release of the latest Godzilla movie, our friends (the biggest Godzilla fans we know) AL BOULDER & YOUNG JAMES WEST join us this week to discuss the Jack Kirby character appearances in the 1977 Marvel Comics' Godzilla series! The FF, The Avengers, Devil Dinosaur, Dum Dum Dugan... its mayhem! We have a good time talking all things Godzilla with our pals! Check it out! You can find James's non-profit Comics For Courage on Instagram :@comicsforcourage & @jamesfwest To check out Big Al and his artwork: @al_boulder For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen to the show on multiple platforms, a link to buy a slick t-shirt, and our social media pages, visit our Flowpage: http://www.flow.page?jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Repost a flyer, a link, a post. And please rate and review us on Apple (or anywhere!) THANKS!
This week, we’re joined by pop culture journalist-turned-comic book scribe ETHAN SACKS to discuss how journalism led to writing comics, writing in a galaxy far, far away, getting to play with Kirby characters in the Marvel Comics universe, mental health, his new creator-owned work A Haunted Girl, and more! You can follow Ethan on Instagram: @ethanjsacks And you can use that handle to also find him on X/Twitter! For all things Jacked Kirby… like links to listen to the podcast on all platforms, our social media pages, and a link to buy a snazzy t-shirt… visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby Please rate and review us on Apple or anywhere you can rate and review the show, and as always, SPREAD THE WORD! If you like the show, share the show! Thanks!
This week we get right in there with Jack Kirby’s entry for DC’s Weird Mystery Tales issue 2, ‘Toxl, The World Killer!’. We’ve discussed this story on the podcast many years ago, but this time we’re doing a deep dive into this really fun story that was originally intended for Kirby’s Spirit World comics magazine. Join us! For all things Jacked Kirby… like links to listen to the podcast on all platforms, our social media pages, and a link to buy a tee… visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby Please rate and review us on Apple or anywhere you can rate and review the show, and as always, SPREAD THE WORD! If you like the show, share the show! Thanks!
Our buddy and award-winning comic book creator Dean Haspiel joins us this week to discuss Jack Kirby’s autobiographical story ‘Street Code’… while also telling us about his most recent work/Kickstarter campaign for his latest project ‘THE RED HOOK X DEAN HASPIEL’… which is also autobiographical! Wowza! It’s always a great time when the boys shoot the shit with Dino, so grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and enjoy! Follow Dean on Instagram: @deanhaspiel_art And check out his Substack, too! www.deanhaspiel.substack.com You’ll find the link to support his Kickstarter on either, so get in there! For all things Jacked Kirby… like links to listen to the podcast on all platforms, our social media pages, and a link to buy a tee… visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby Please rate and review us on Apple or anywhere you can rate and review the show, and as always, SPREAD THE WORD! If you like the show, share the show! Thanks!
Award-winning New Orleans author MAURICE CARLOS RUFFIN returns to the show to discuss Marvel Comics’ Uncanny X-Men issue 4 (March ‘64) and how it relates to his new book The American Daughters (hitting shelves this week! Go get a copy!) X-Men, Nawlins, books, movies, Kirby’s progressivism, Black History… we dip into it all! You can follow Maurice on Instagram: @mauriceruffin You can also visit his website: www.mauricecarlosruffin.com Follow, read, support! For all things Jacked Kirby… like links to listen to the podcast on all platforms, our social media pages, and a link to buy a tee… visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby Please rate and review us on Apple or anywhere you can rate and review the show, and as always, SPREAD THE WORD! If you like the show, share the show! Thanks!
BRIAN RUPPERT of the podcast Reviewing History joins us this week to discuss a Jack Kirby-pencilled story from Amazing Spider-Man issue 8 (Marvel Comics, October 1963); Spidey & the Human Torch butt teenage heads, often! We also talk Jack’s history with Spider-Man, movie stuff, and more! Give Brian a follow on Instagram: @brian_ruppert And make sure you check out his show REVIEWING HISTORY, available on all podcast listening platforms! (And also on Instagram @reviewinghistorypod) It’s fun! For all things Jacked Kirby… like links to listen to the podcast on all platforms, our social media pages, and a link to buy a tee… visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby Please rate and review us on Apple or anywhere you can rate and review the show, and as always, SPREAD THE WORD! If you like the show, share the show! Thanks!
This week, Darrell Greer of the popular Instagram page @read.your.comics, joins us for a deep dive into the first issue of Jack Kirby’s early-‘80s Pacific Comics title Captain Victory And The Galactic Rangers! It’s alotta fun! Make sure you check out @read.your.comics on Instagram for some great content featuring all your favorite (and not so favorite) comics! Go give ‘em a follow! For all things Jacked Kirby… like links to listen to the podcast on all platforms, our social media pages, and a link to buy a tee… visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby Please rate and review us on Apple or anywhere you can rate and review the show, and as always, SPREAD THE WORD! If you like the show, share the show! Thanks!
This week, we dive into Marvel’s April 1962 issue of Journey Into Mystery, issue 79, featuring the story ‘The Midnight Monster’… which might be a precursor for the Incredible Hulk! We discuss the similarities, the similar influences, and the probability that this little tale births the creation of Bruce Banner’s alter ego! For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen on all podcast platforms and our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby. There’s also a link there to purchase a fantastic Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so go get yourself one… in Hulk green! If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer and spread the word! Also, please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!)
Rand Hoppe and Tom Kraft of the Jack Kirby Museum and Research Center join us this week to discuss their latest project/fundraiser, Sky Masters of the Space Force – The Complete Sundays Strips in Color (1959-1960)! We talk about the strip’s history, why and how the Kirby Museum decided to make it their first published project, and more! It’s always insightful and fun talking to the guys from the Museum, so have a listen and enjoy! AND, check out the fundraiser/order a book at www.KIRBYMUSEUM.org To follow the Kirby Museum on Instagram; @jackkirbymuseum For Tom; @tomjkraft For Rand; @rand.hoppe For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen on all podcast platforms and our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby. There’s also a link there to purchase a fantastic Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so go get yourself one! If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer and spread the word! Also, please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) and support the Kirby Museum! Go buy something from their site! GET IN THERE!!!
We’re doing our first Kirby Question & Answer of the new year! We asked listeners and followers to send us Kirby-centric Qs… and we did our best to A! They sparked some interesting conversation as well as some bawdy humor! Listen and enjoy! To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby. There's also a link there to purchase a Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so go get one! If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer and spread the word! Also, please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks!
Happy New Year! The boys are back after a little holiday hiatus to have a topic-less discussion about all things life! (Well… comics, the holidays, gifts, and plans for the show in 2024. That’s life to us!) Join us, won’t you? For all things Jacked Kirby, please visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There you’ll find links to listen to the show on all podcast platforms, our social media pages, and a link to buy a snazzy Jacked Kirby t-shirt! And of course, please spread the word!!! If you like the show, share the show! And rate/review us on Apple. Thanks!
Episode 231- “Jeff Smith Returns!” Back on the show and back from the dead, comic book living legend JEFF SMITH returns to us for an epic conversation about “awesome bullshit” like his recent health scare, fandom, music, the joy of comics, reflecting on his work and life, Jack Kirby, AND his latest project Thorn (the college comic strip that was the precursor to his classic Bone, now being collected for the first time!) We’re so grateful to have Jeff back on the show with us for so many reasons. A great, creative guy with a (newly constructed) heart of gold! To find ALL of Jeff’s social links, plus information on preordering Thorn (and buying any of his other books), visit his website: www.boneville.com For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find everything you need right there; links to listen, social media pages, and a link to buy a classy Jacked Kirby tee! Get one… you deserve it! And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple! See you in 2024, kids!
Episode 230- “With Pat Olliffe!” This week we’re joined by veteran comic book artist PAT OLLIFFE! We’re so glad to finally have Pat on the show, talking about his career in comics, the new Secret Wars title (on stands now!), music, Xmas movies, and of course King Kirby! With 30 years in the industry, Pat has a lot of insight! To follow Pat online, visit his website www.patrickolliffeillustration.com - There you’ll find links to all of his social media pages (IG, Twitter/X, Facebook), plus information about buying and commissioning original art! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find everything you need right there! And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple! Thanks, kids!
We got a little busy this week with holiday things and other commitments, so we’re going to be re-airing a past holiday episode of Jacked Kirby from December 2018! Tommy and Mike D. focus on two Christmas-centric stories Jack worked on for DC Comics; ‘The Sandman in The Seal Men’s War on Santa Claus’ and ‘The Boy Commandos in A Break For Santa’. Enjoy this encore presentation of Jacked Kirby episode 41, kids! Brand new episode next week! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find our social media pages to follow, links to listen to the show on different platforms, and a link to buy yourself a sweet Jacked Kirby tee for the holidays! Also, rate & review us on Apple! Thanks!
The boys discuss the two-issue Radio (later Archie) Comics series The Double Life Of Private Strong, created by Joe Simon in 1959. What did Kirby bring to the character? What did we think about these stories? How do they connect to other Simon & Kirby works? Listen and find out! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, AND a link to buy a swell Jacked Kirby T-shirt! Get in there! It’ll make a perfect holiday gift! And don’t forget; if you like the show, please share the show! Tag a friend, share a flyer, spread the word… and rate & review us on Apple! Thanks!
Just in time for Thanksgiving, it’s The Gravy Boat! Uh, we mean, THE GLORY BOAT! Our friend John Cocozza, the proprietor of New Jersey’s Ross Brewing, joins us to discuss this 1971 New Gods arch that starts with the Deep Six Gang and ends on the aforementioned Glory Boat! It’s some epic Fourth World Kirby goodness to be thankful for! Follow John’s brewery on Instagram: @rossbrewing Great beer! (And you can visit our own Mike D. in their taproom on Saturday nights!) www.rossbrewing.com For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, AND a link to buy a snazzy Jacked Kirby T-shirt! Get in there! And don’t forget; if you like the show, please share the show! Tag a friend, share a flyer, spread the word… and rate & review us on Apple! THANKS!
Comic book creator DAN PANOSIAN joins us this week to talk comics, his career, art, Jack Kirby, and more! A 30+ year veteran of the industry, Dan has a unique perspective on all facets of making comics, advertising art, video games, and lots more! You can follow Dan on Instagram: @urbanbarbarian He’s also on Facebook & Twitter! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby There you’ll find links to listen to our show everywhere, our social media pages, and a link to buy a cool Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Get in there! And of course, if you like the show, SPREAD THE WORD!!! Thanks!
Comic artist Andy McDonald (Marvel, DC, and more!) is back on the show with us, and this time we’re discussing the role original art plays in the livelihood of working comic artists, as well as Jack Kirby’s struggles to get his original art returned from Marvel back in the day. You can find Andy on instagram here: @andymacdeez And also check out his website to purchase some art from him directly (including his sketchbook, tees, stickers, and more!): https://www.comicarthouse.com/ArtistGalleryRoom.asp?ArtistId=1091 For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage! You’ll find links to listen to the podcast everywhere, our social media pages, AND, a link to buy a nifty Jacked Kirby tee (or button or coffee mug or sticker or hoody… whatever!) www.flow.page/jackedkirby Please share the show and the pages and rate/review us on Apple & Spotify! Spread the Jacked Kirby word! Thanks!
This week, we’re joined by writer SEAN HOWE, who’s 2012 book ‘Marvel Comics: The Untold Story' has become a valuable reference in the current… and ongoing… Marvel Comics Stan Lee/Jack Kirby debate. So we'll discuss that, as WELL as his brand new book ‘Agents Of Chaos: Thomas King Forçade, High Times, and the Paranoid End of the 1970s’! Find Sean online at www.seanhowe.com He’s also on Instagram: @seanhowe247 For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage! You’ll find links to listen to the podcast everywhere, our social media pages, AND, a link to buy a snazzy Jacked Kirby tee (or button or coffee mug or sticker or hoody… whatever!) www.flow.page/jackedkirby Please share the show and the pages and rate/review us on Apple & Spotify! Spread the Jacked Kirby word! Thanks!
For our last Jacktober episode of the month, we’re joined by our friends Alil Kunica and Steve Carleton, co-hosts of The Geekz Podcast, to discuss a haunted roller coaster story from Tales Of Suspense issue 30 (Marvel Comics, March 1962), ‘The Ghost Rode A Roller Coaster!’ We also get into our theme park experiences, favorite scary movies taking place at theme parks, riding roller coasters, and general crackin’ around with the Geekz! Good, spooky fun! You can find Alil and Steve on Instagram: @geekzcollectables_alil @boomdox_art And you can find The Geekz Podcast wherever fine pop-culture-themed podcasts are available! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a classy Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so get yourself one! You deserve it! If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks!
Tommy & Mike D. jump into the deep end of the spooky season with another Jacktober show; this time, “Lone Shark!” By Simon & Kirby, featured in Harvey’s Black Magic issue 33 from 1954. Fears of water, the unknown deep, atomic war, and discussion of some movies with sharks… give it a listen and have some monstrous fun! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a slick Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so get yourself one! You deserve it! If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks!
Episode 221- “Alarming Tales!” For our second Jacktober episode of 2023, we discuss Simon and Kirby’s Harvey Comic ALARMING TALES issue 1 (1957)! Sci-fi, psychedelia, psychological horror, and a talking dogman… this anthology comic has all the wacky stuff we enjoy! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a stylin’ Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so get yourself one! If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks!
Join Mike D, one half of the Jacked Kirby team, as he joins Rob Martin (CCD) and Anthony Marino (BKOne) LIVE from INDUSTRY CITY, Brooklybn. They will be KICKING off the Super Week festivities on behalf of St Mark's Comics, will discuss spooky season and all the fantastic events coming up for all of us at Industry City in October of 2023!
It’s October, and we’re kickin’ off a month of our annual spooky-themed Jacktober episodes with a Simon & Kirby pre-code 1953 story from Prize Comics’ Black Magic issue 27, “The Cat People!” Gypsies! Cat creatures! Cat movies! Cat fun!!! To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a suave Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so get one! If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks!
Our friend, writer and historian ROY SCHWARTZ, returns to the show to share some classic New York Kirby tales, discuss Captain America’s Jewish background, and to tell us (and you) about the new exhibit he’s involved in; JewCE! (THE MUSEUM AND LABORATORY OF THE JEWISH COMICS EXPERIENCE runs October 9, through December 2023. Get tickets at www.jewce.org)
You can buy Roy’s book ‘Is Superman Circumcised? The Complete Jewish History of the World's Greatest Hero’, anywhere quality books are sold! Visit his site: www.royschwartz.com And follow him on Instagram: @realroyschwartz For all things JACKED KIRBY, including links to listen everywhere, to buy a snazzy t-shirt, AND to view our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, please share the show! Spread the good word! Thanks!
Our buddy George O’Connor (The Olympians graphic novels, and currently, the Asgardians) is back on the show with us to talk HURRICANE, SON OF THOR a character (who like George) has a connection to the gods of olde… and we’re gonna discuss how! This Simon & Kirby story appears in Timely’s Captain America Comics issue 1 (December 1940), and has a through-line into other Kirby works. Plus, George tells us about his Thor story in the brand new Marvel Super Stories book (coming mid-October 2023)! Exciting/fun stuff! Check out what George has going on by visiting his website: www.georgeoconnorbooks.com And follow him on Instagram: @thegeorgeoconnor Listen to his podcast, too! @hypotheticalisland @seddy_bimco To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so go get one! If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks!
This week, legendary comic book veteran MIKE CARLIN joins us for a conversation. Recently retired, we rope Mike back in to discuss 9/11, moms, kids these days, his career, and of course, Jack Kirby! From He-Man to Superman, Mike’s done it all... and won some awards along the way! Mike can be found on Facebook. But he’s retired now, so leave him alone! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There, you can find various links to listen to the show, links to follow our social media pages, and a link to buy a really nifty Jacked Kirby t-shirt! And as always, please SHARE THE SHOW; forward a flyer, tag a friend, spread the word! Thanks!
Artist SIMON FRASER finally joins us for a conversation about his career, comics, Kirby’s influence across the pond, fandom, British comics, art, and more! Good stuff! You can find Simon on Instagram: @si_fraser And visit his website: www.simonfraser.net For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby
This week we discuss the back-up stories from Thor issues 146-152 (1967) that tell “The Origin of… the Incomparable Inhumans!” Pure Kirby goodness (with some Stan stuff thrown in)! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There, you can find various links to listen to the show, links to follow our social media pages, and a link to buy a really stylish Jacked Kirby t-shirt! And as always, please share the show! Don’t be a tight-lipped Blackbolt and get the word out! Forward a flyer, tag a friend, spread the news! Thanks, kids!
This week we talk to Ryan Does, creator and host of the podcast ACROSS THE BIGFROST, which focuses on everyone’s favorite God Of Thunder, The Mighty Thor! We discuss Thor (obviously) throughout the years, the challenges involved in writing legacy characters, podcasting, fandom, the Predator movies, Kirby’s visuals, and more! Good conversation with a good dude who loves what he does!
Find Across The Bifrost Podcast wherever you can listen to quality podcasts! Subscribe and enjoy! And give them a follow on Instagram at @mightythorpodcast
And Ryan’s also on there: @iameyandoes
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With a few more weeks of August left, Tommy & Mike D. are guest-free for this episode, having an easy, breezy conversation about what they’ve been up to this summer. Grab a cold lemonade or a strong beer and join us! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There, you can find various links to listen to the show, links to our social media pages, and a link to buy a fashionable Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Get in there! And as always, please share the show! Forward a flyer, tag a friend, spread the world! Thanks, kids!
Our friend TOM SCIOLI is BACK on the program to discuss his new project/book, ‘Jack Kirby’s Starr Warriors starring Adam Starr And The Solar Legion’! We also discuss Pee-Wee, Tom’s illustrated Stan Lee biography ‘I Am Stan’, nostalgia, Go-Bots, Kirby’s storytelling, and more! We always have a great time with Tom, so check it out! For Tom on Instagram; @tom_scioli And make sure you check out his YouTube show, Total Recall Show- https://m.youtube.com/@totalrecallshow For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby You can find links to listen to the show, links to our social media pages, and a link to buy a slick Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Get in there! And as always, please share the show! Forward a flyer, tag a friend, spread the world! Thanks, kids!
Veteran comic book scribe MIKE BARON joins us this week to discuss how Jack Kirby influences writers, the appeal of the anti-hero, working on creator-owned comics vs. corporate IP, and a lot more! Baron is an Eisner & Kirby awards winner, and he’s still pumping out comics on the regular. You can find all of his social media and project links on his Link Tree page: www.linktr.ee/mikebaron For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links, a link to buy a classy & fashionable t-shirt, and all of our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby Rate and review us on Apple. And, if you like the show, SHARE the show! Tell a friend, tag a friend, forward a flyer, SPREAD THE WORD! Thank you!
We’re happy to have our friend Steve “The Dude” Rude back on the show with us for a deep, insightful, inspiring conversation that goes beyond comics (although we talk about those, too)! Steve shares with us some Kirby stories, talks about writing Nexus solo for the first time, and asks US very thoughtful questions. We hope you enjoy the answers as much as we’ve enjoyed talking once again to this gentleman of the comic book industy (who also happens to be a legendary creator and artist in said industry)! For Steve on the internet, visit his website: www.steverude.carrd.co And he’s on Instagram: @steverudethedude Give him a follow and check out his latest Kickstarter campaign! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby You can find links to listen to the show, links to our social media pages, and a link to buy a classy and stylish Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Get in there! And as always, please share the show! Forward a flyer, take a friend, spread the world! Thanks, kids!
This week, we’re joined by EVAN HUSNEY (producer/co-creator of TV’s Dark Side Of The Ring & Tales From The Territories, co-host of the movie podcast One Fucking Hour, and archivist of Power Comics); we talk about how he went from Troma to making his own TV shows, genre movies, wrestling, Jack Kirby collecting, and Golden Age Kirby! We had a great conversation with Evan, so give it a listen and enjoy! You can find Evan on Instagram: @evanhusney @power_comics @onefuckinghour @darksideofthering Make sure to check him out! For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links, a link to buy a t-shirt, and all of our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby (Link in our IG bio.) Rate and review us on Apple. And, if you like the show, SHARE the show! Tell a friend, tag a friend, forward a flyer, SPREAD THE WORD! Thank you!
This episode, we talk to prolific comic book scribe JASON AARON! We discuss his career in comics, the challenge of taking on legacy characters, Kirby’s writing, complaining comic book fans, and more! We enjoyed talking to Jason, and we hope YOU enjoy listenin’! You can find Jason on Instagram; @jasonaaron And visit his Linktree to see ALL of his goings on! https://linktr.ee/jasonaaron73 For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links, a link to buy a t-shirt, and all of our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby Rate and review us on Apple. And, if you like the show, SHARE the show! Tell a friend, tag a friend, forward a flyer, SPREAD THE WORD! Thanks!
Artist, writer, filmmaker, & comic book creator HO CHE ANDERSON is back on the show for a deep dive with Tommy & Mike D. into Jack Kirby’s prescient DC Comic O.M.A.C., One Man Army Corps issue 1 from October 1974! We break that shit down!
You can find HC on Instagram: @hocheandsrson69
Give him a follow! Also, search his name on Amazon and buy some of his stuff! (Or ask your brick and mortar booksellers to order ‘em for you!)
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Author MICHAEL HILL joins the program this week to discuss his new book ‘Kirby At Marvel: Volume 1 1956-1963’. This is Michael’s second book examining Jack Kirby’s work, so he’s done his research and he has a lot to say!
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Will the Marvel myth-making machine never end?! This week, we discuss the new Disney+ documentary ‘Stan Lee’. Expect vitriol! ‘Nuff said. For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and to buy a t-shirt, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby (Link in our IG bio, of course!) Rate and review us on Apple and everywhere else! If you like the show, please share the show! Tag a friend, send a link, share a flyer, hit that like button. Help us get the word out! Thanks!
BIG AL IS BACK! Alive and kickin’, Alfred Accettura, an essential part of the Jacked Kirby Krew, is back on the show! We discuss his recent health battles AND issue 134 of The Mighty Thor (September 1966). The High Evolutionary, wolves that are men, Canadian fires, the MCU, the myth of Stan Lee, Asgardians as aliens, golf, and so much more get jawed about on this epic episode! You’re gonna love it!
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Veteran comic book artist RON GARNEY joins the fellas to talk about his career, the Marvel Method, Hollywood & Keanu, creative endeavors beyond the industry, and of course, Jack Kirby! We had a great time talking to Ron! He fit right in to the Jacked Kirby style you know and love! Enjoy! You can follow Ron on Instagram: @rongarneyart For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and to buy a t-shirt, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby (Link in our IG bio, of course!) Rate and review us on Apple and everywhere else! If you like the show, please share the show! Tag a friend, send a link, share a flyer, hit that like button. Help us grow the show! Thanks!
On the heels of Memorial Day here in the good ol’ US of A, we’re digging into some Golden Age Marvel… via the Silver Age! Marvel Comics’ Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos issue 13 (October 1964), sees the Howlers back in Europa meeting Captain America & Bucky! Action-packed shit! Plus, we talk some WWII movies, Marvel Universe connections, and more! For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and to buy a t-shirt, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby (Link in our IG bio, of course!) Rate and review us on Apple and everywhere else! If you like the show, please share the show! Tag a friend, send a link, share a flyer, hit that like button. Help us grow the show! Thanks!
Episode 201- “The Recap!” For the latest episode, Mike D. & Tommy eschew a topic or theme to shoot the shit about the podcast’s history. Join us for an easy, breezy conversation- full of comic book blabbering and laughs a’plenty! For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and to buy a t-shirt, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby Rate and review us on Apple and everywhere else! If you like the show, please share the show! Tag a friend, send a link, share a flyer, hit that like button. Thanks!
Episode 200- “With Kevin Eastman!” We hit 200! And what a better way to celebrate than by having a conversation with legendary and inspiring comic book maker and co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, KEVIN EASTMAN?! Kevin Eastman, kids!!! It’s a big one for us. What more do we have to say?! Have a listen and enjoy! To follow Kevin on Instagram: @kevineastmantmnt And his website: www.kevineastmanstudios.com For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social medias, and to buy a t-shirt, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby Thank you all for your listenership, friendship, and support of what we do to spread the word of The King of Comics!!!
For episode 199, we’re gonna celebrate the 1965 wedding of Sue Storm and Reed Richards in Marvel Comics’ Fantastic Four annual 3 with our fantastic friend and frequent guest, George O’Connor! Bring your libation of choice and be ready to have some fun! Check out George’s doing on his website: www.georgeoconnorbooks.com To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby
The boys bring back an old favorite, our Kirby Question & Answer bit! We requested listeners and followers send us Kirby-centric questions that we will answer on the show! Expect some (hopefully) thoughtful responses as well as some bawdy humor as only Mike D. & Tommy can provide! To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so go get one! If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer and spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks!
Chicago-based collage artist JCrash (Jerry Nelson) joins us this week as we FINALLY get to the episode of the podcast wherein we discuss Jack Kirby’s collage work, both in and out of comics! Follow Jerry on Instagram; @jcrashart You can also visit his LinkTree page to check out all his shit, buys one merch, and support his work! www.linktr.ee/jcrash To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so go get one! If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks!
Matthew Allison is the creator of the comics Cankor and Sweet Sepulcher… and a fan of “King” Kirby! He joins us this week to discuss his work, Jack’s work, art, what inspires his creations, and everything else! Check out Matthew on Instagram; @cankorr You can also visit his shop; www.matthewallison.bigcartel.com To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one!
It’s been a while, but for our 195th episode we’ve brought back a fan favorite feature, 5 Things! Our seventh installment! Join Tommy & Mike D. for some fun as we each bring in and discuss 5 random Kirby-related what-nots. Good times! To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks!
Our friend Fred Van Lente is BACK! Back on the show and back with a brand new novel, Never Sleep, hitting shelves right now! We’ll talk about that book, and dip into a book he did for Marvel a while back, the super villain crime caper ‘MODOK’s 11’… featuring everyone’s favorite Kirby-created, mega-headed, mecha-baddy! Let’s have some fun! You can find Fred on Instagram: @fredvanlente Give him a follow if you don’t already! And make sure you buy his new novel! To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, and spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks!
This week, we’re joined by veteran comic book creator HOWARD VICTOR CHAYKIN! Howard’s worked on everything from Star Wars to Kirby’s “kid gangs”, to his own groundbreaking book American Flagg (and everything in between), giving us an extensive career to discuss! Come have a listen, kids! You can find Howard on Instagram: @howardvictorchaykin Give him a follow if you don’t already! To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby To order your own Jacked Kirby t-shirt: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/25946993-jacked-kirby-podcast-tee?store_id=190960 If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks!
This week, on the heels of St. Patrick’s Day, we discuss the Joe Simon & Jack Kirby story “Nasty Little Man!”, from Prize Comics’ Black Magic issue 18 (November 1952). The Simon/Kirby take on a leprechaun is a fun one, and we have fun exploring the story! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage where you’ll find links to listen everywhere, plus our social media pages: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks!
We delve into issue four of Jack Kirby’s Devil Dinosaur series (released in April 1978) with special guest HAYLEY HOBBS of The Source Pages Podcast! We talk DD & the latest Disney+ Devil & Moon Girl cartoon series, recent possible UFO sightings and how we feel about ‘em, how and why Hayley started her podcast, and more! It was a fun conversation with Hayley, so give it a listen! You can follow Hayley’s page on Instagram; @thesourcepagespodcast The podcast is available everywhere, so check it out!And visit his her website for all things geeky pop-culture! www.strandedpanda.com For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage where you’ll find links to listen everywhere, plus our social media pages: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it! Do it! Now!) Thanks!
Dino is back on the show with us to discuss his brand new project, Covid Cop! We talk about it’s genesis, it’s Kirby influence, gettin’ sick, Kamandi & Ben Boxer, making comics, and much more with this award-winning creator! It’s always a great conversation when Dean’s on the program, so sit back and enjoy! You can follow Dean on Instagram; @deanhaspiel_art There you’ll find the link to his Kickstarter! He’s also on Facebook, so go search him and give him a follow there too! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage where you’ll find links to listen everywhere, plus our social media pages: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it! Do it! Now! Go!) Thanks!
CHUCK PATTON, a veteran comic book artist-turned-award-winning animator joins us this week to talk the comic book and animation industries, inspiration, art, Chuck’s projects past and present, Jack Kirby, and more! You can follow Chuck on Instagram; @chuckpattonart And visit his website! www.artofchuckpatton.com For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage where you’ll find links to listen everywhere, plus our social media pages: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it! Do it! Now!) New episodes every Thursday! Thanks!
Joey Cassata (musician, author, actor) is back with us to discuss the classic key Marvel comic, Avengers issue 1 (1963)! Plus, rockin’ with Kwarantine on the Chris Jericho cruise, making connections through fandom, Joey’s comic book collection, wrestling, comic book movies, and more! It’s always great having this Brooklyn boy on with us to shoot the shit! You can follow Joey on Instagram; @joeycassata And check out his podcast ‘Top 5 With Joey Cassata’ and YouTube page (link in his IG bio!) It’s fun stuff! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage… where you’ll find links to listen everywhere, plus our social media pages: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review the program! Do it! Thanks!)
In anticipation of Marvel Studios’ ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantamania’ movie, Mike D. & Tommy discuss the comic book debut of GIANT-MAN in Tales To Astonish issue 49 (August 1963)! Ant-Man is all growds up, kids! For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links and social media links, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it! Do it! Now!) Thanks!
Tommy & Mike D. are joined by celebrated Hollywood make-up/special effects artist BART MIXON! A life-long comic book & Kirby fan, Bart talks movie magic, Kirby’s influence, Hollywood tales, and lots more! You can follow Bart on Instagram: @bartmixon Visit his website www.bartmixon.com, and check out his extensive movie credits on IMDB! Wowza! For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links and social media links, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it! Get in there!) Thanks!
Our good friend and creator of the best-selling ‘Olympians’ graphic novel series George O’Connor joins Mike D. & Tommy (fresh out of the hospital- again) to discuss the quintessential Kirby monster of Asgard, MANGOG! A favorite of ours here at Jacked Kirby! Have a listen, learn, and laugh! Speaking of laughs, check out the podcast George co-hosts with comic artist Reilly Brown, Hypothetical Island, available where all the good podcasts can be heard! Give ‘em a listen and a follow on IG: @hypotheticalisland And follow George on IG: @thegeorgeoconnor You can also check out George’s website: www.georgeoconnorbooks.com For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links and social media links, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it! Get in there!) Thanks!
There came a time when the old gods… spent three weeks in the hospital?! Tommy is BACK with Mike D. for the first show of 2023, wherein the boys talk Jack Kirby’s NEW GODS issue 1 (DC Comics, March 1971). Plus, Tommy discusses his absence and illness, and the fellas talk about plans for the show… and life… in the coming year, all in the Jacked Kirby style you know and love! Happy New Year!
As we wait for our ailing host Tommy to return from illness, Super Producer Rob Martin joins Mike D to fill in for a little vintage CCD fun! The boys discuss the big year that Jack has had in regard to properties that have been adapted in pop culture (including TV/Movies as well as comics). The fellas also weigh in on the whole AI art debate... which is interesting since neither of them can draw a stick figure! We are missing our main man TL, so we are doing the best we can to fill in till he gets better. Get well soon TL! For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links and our social media pages, visit www.flowpage/jackedkirby If you are listening on Apple, please RATE and REVIEW the show! And if you enjoy the show, PLEASE SHARE IT! Spread the word, tag a friend, tell a friend...
JESSE SIMON returns to the show to talk about characters that Jack Kirby and Jesse’s grandfather (comic book legend Joe Simon) created who use shields as weapons… and from there we discuss his own upcoming superhero comic, ShieldMaster! Jesse is a young fella who knows his comic book history, and he always shines some light on the Simon & Kirby relationship, so you know you’re in for a treat! Follow Jesse on Instagram: @simon_comics And the ShieldMaster page is: @shieldmastercomics Go give those pages a follow, and check out what Jesse & Jim Simon are up to! For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links and our social media pages, visit www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you’re listening on Apple, please rate and review the show! And if you enjoy the show, PLEASE SHARE IT! Spread the word, tag a friend, tell a friend!
Episode 181- “What If Kirby Drew… “ This week we’re doing something a little different; we’re going to talk about comic book characters we WISH Kirby had drawn! From Marvel Comics staples to creator-owned characters, see (or hear) what we pick for our “What If Kirby Drew…” episode! Fun stuff. Also, Happy Thanksgiving! You can find links to listen AND our social media pages here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you’re listening on Apple, please rate and review the program! And if you like the show, spread the word! Tell a friend, tag a friend, share a link! Thanks!
Hot on the heels of his big screen debut, Tommy & Mike D. discuss the Marvel Comics debut of Bill Everett’s 1940s Timely Comics’ hero NAMOR! We explore the Sub-Mariner’s first encounter with the Fantastic Four in issue 4 of the World’s Greatest Comic Magazine from February 1962! For links to listen AND our social media pages, visit: www.flow.page/jackedkirby And if you’re listening on Apple, please rate and review the show! And if you like the show, please spread the word! Tag a friend, share a link, & share the flyer!
Episode 179- “With Jim Mahfood!” This week we’re joined by cartoonist, pop-artist, & comic book creator JIM MAHFOOD! We’ve befriended Jim over the years at cons and online, and we’re happy to finally get him in on a full-length episode of the show! We talk conventions, fandom, collector’s mentality, being a visionary, social media, art & inspiration, Kevin Smith, Kirby, and Daylight Savings Time! It’s a great conversation with a great, creative dude! For Jim on IG: @jimmahfood And visit his online store: www.jimmahfood.com Give him a follow and buy some of his stuff! For all things Jacked Kirby, including podcast listening links and our social media pages, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you’re listening on Apple, rate and review the show! And if you like the show, please share it! Tag a friend, share a flyer, spread the word! Thanks!
Episode 178- “Mister Gregory And The Ghost!” We’re squeezing in one last spooky Jacktober episode this season, because we wanted to talk about this fun little ghost/haunted house story from issue 75 of Marvel’s Journey Into Mystery! Why not?! It’s our show and we’ll do what we want! Plus, our favorite haunted house flicks, horror comic talk, and more! For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links and our social media pages, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you’re listening on Apple, rate and review the show! And if you like the show, please share it! Tag a friend, share a flyer! Thanks! Music: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4f4tBYftL9o Intro: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sRee26pfVzU
Episode 178- “Mister Gregory And The Ghost!” We’re squeezing in one last spooky Jacktober episode this season, because we wanted to talk about this fun little ghost/haunted house story from issue 75 of Marvel’s Journey Into Mystery! Why not?! It’s our show and we’ll do what we want! Plus, our favorite haunted house flicks, horror comic talk, and more! For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links and our social media pages, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you’re listening on Apple, rate and review the show! And if you like the show, please share it! Tag a friend, share a flyer! Thanks! Music: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4f4tBYftL9o Intro: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sRee26pfVzU
Artist and collector Justin Leiter joins us for the penultimate Jacktober ‘22 episode, where we discuss MONSTERS! Kirby monsters from the Atlas & early Marvel anthology comics, collecting Japanese monsters, movie monsters, monsters in the MCU… and more! Plus; why we collect, the pros and cons of anthology storytelling, and horror flicks. Follow Justin’s Instagram pages for both his art and his massive collection of comics and toys: @kamenliter @__the__collection__ For Mike D’s horror-centric IG page: @master_sardus_archive To hire Tommy to make you some art: @tommylombardozzi For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links everywhere AND our social media pages: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Help us spread the word by tagging a friend and sharing a flyer! Thanks!
We discuss the 1951 Black Magic werewolf story “A Silver Bullet For Your Heart”, by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby! Plus, our favorite werewolf movies! Jacktober is in full swing, kids! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find listening links and all our social media pages. If you’re listening on Apple, please rate and review the show! Thanks! For Mike D’s horror-centric IG account, visit @master_sardus_archive
For our big 175th episode, and our first Jacktober’22 episode of the season, we’re joined by pop-artist SKINNER! We discuss his Northern California antique shop comic buying roots, how Kirby created trends in comics, some age old Jack & Stan talk, M.O.D.O.K., the Hulk, monsters, horror flicks of our youth, and lots more! It’s a fun episode with some laughs and some scares with a cool, creative dude! For Skinner on the internet, follow his IG page: @theartofskinner And visit his website: www.theartofskinner.com He’s got a lot of irons in a lot of creative fires, so get on board! For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere and our social media pages visit: www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Tommy is joined by our friend George O’Connor as special guest co-host for a LIVE recording at St. Mark’s Comics shop in Industry City, Brooklyn on Friday, September 30th to kick off Super Week (leading up to New York Comic Con)! We have some laughs and a surprisingly poignant conversation about Jack Kirby’s work and influence, NYCC, why George doesn’t ever table at cons, and more! Follow George on Instagram: @thegeorgeoconnor and check out his podcast: @hypotheticalisland For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find listening links and all our social media pages. If you’re listening on Apple, please rate and review the show! Thanks!
This week we talk to veteran comic book artist KEITH WILLIAMS! A fellow Brooklynite, we get into his origin story that includes drawing in project hallways, studying comic book art at SVA, Will Eisner, the Marvel Bullpen, and working with a slew of comic book greats! We also discuss Vince Colletta & the unsung importance of the inker, working the con circuit, the benefits of kindness, and of course Jack Kirby! A great conversation with a great guy! You can find Keith on Instagram at @keithwilliamscomicbookart Go give him a follow, and visit his table at a comic con near you! All Jacked Kirby stuff (links to listen everywhere and links to our social media pages) can be found here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Spread the word by tagging a friend, telling a friend, and sharing the flyer & FlowPage link! And if you’re listening on Apple, please rate and review the show! Thanks!
Our old friend and frequent Jacked Kirby guest Joey Armao Esq. joins us this week to discuss the instances in movies and TV show where Kirby’s creations have been done dirty! Listen to three middle-aged men complain about things they shouldn’t really be concerned with! Fun times! Joey can be found on Instagram: @joeyarmao Follow Mike’s horror IG: @master_sardus_archive And Tommy: @tommylombardozzi Jacked Kirby stuff (links to listen everywhere and links to our social media pages) can be found here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Spread the word by tagging a friend, telling a friend, and sharing the flyer & FlowPage link! And if you’re listening on Apple, please rate and review the show! Thanks!
Rob Syers is a beer-drinkin’, cigarette-smokin’, comic book-lovin’ pop-artist, cartoonist, creator of Gumballhead the Cat, AND a big Jack Kirby fan! We talk to him this week about Kirby’s unsung ‘80s work, creator-owned properties & the rigamarole involved with reprinting them, the burdens of being a superhero, beer, and much more! Follow Rob on Instagram: @gumballheadthecat where you’ll find links to all his stuff! Also, www.gumballheadthecat.com For all of Jacked Kirby’s listening links and social media pages, visit: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, spread the word! Share it! Tell a friend, tag a friend, forward the flyer! Thanks!
This week, we discuss the harbinger of death in the Fourth World, the Black Racer! Debuting in issue 3 of DC’s New Gods series (June 1971), Jack Kirby creates a skiing scourge of the gods, using the Vietnam War as his catalyst. We discuss how to read the Fourth World titles, how war effected the creative process of Kirby and others, Vietnam movies, Mike going back to school, and more! Find all our listening & social media links here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, spread the word! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer! And if you’re listening on Apple, please rate & review the show! Thanks!
This week we’re joined with artist, writer, & comic book creator HO CHE ANDERSON, discussing his history with Jack Kirby’s work, our thoughts on why Kirby took a lot of crap in an industry he helped define, writing screenplays vs. writing comics, the Star Wars prequels, names, “dinner for two”, and much more! Great conversation with a great dude! Listen & enjoy! You can find HC on Instagram: @hocheanderson69 Search his name on Amazon and buy some of his stuff! (Or ask your brick and mortar booksellers to order ‘em for you!) For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links and our social media pages, visit: www.flow.page/jackedkirby Rate and review us on Apple. And, if you like the show, share the show! Tell a friend, tag a friend, forward a flyer! Thanks!
Introduced in Fantastic Four issue 36 (December, 1964) the OTHER FF, the FRIGHTFUL FOUR, would go on to play a big role in the original 102 issue run of the original Jack Kirby & Stan Lee Fantastic Four series! Marvel world building at its best! Plus, we discuss our Patreon (coming soon!), Wrestlemania II, current creators breathing new life into old characters, and Belinda Carlisle in Playboy! Find links to listen, and our social media pages, HERE: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tell a friend, rage a friend, and rate & review us on Apple! Thanks, guys!
Introduced in Fantastic Four issue 36 (December, 1964) the OTHER FF, the FRIGHTFUL FOUR, would go on to play a big role in the original 102 issue run of the original Jack Kirby & Stan Lee Fantastic Four series! Marvel world building at its best! Plus, we discuss our Patreon (coming soon!), Wrestlemania II, current creators breathing new life into old characters, and Belinda Carlisle in Playboy! Find links to listen, and our social media pages, HERE: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tell a friend, rage a friend, and rate & review us on Apple! Thanks, guys!
We’re joined this week by our friend Jarred Smith, an artist and comic book creator, to discuss the Marvel monster Goom! He’s a favorite over here at Jacked Kirby, and Jarred’s a big fan too, so we figured we’d have a little fun discussing this alien from Planet X who’s been around since 1961! Follow Jarred on Instagram: @sassafrassdoom There, you can find a link to check out his comics! Do it up! For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen to the podcast AND our social media pages, visit: www.flow.page/jackedkirby And if you like the show, share the show! Tell a friend, tag a friend, spread the word!
We’re joined this week by our friend Jarred Smith, an artist and comic book creator, to discuss the Marvel monster Goom! He’s a favorite over here at Jacked Kirby, and Jarred’s a big fan too, so we figured we’d have a little fun discussing this alien from Planet X who’s been around since 1961! Follow Jarred on Instagram: @sassafrassdoom There, you can find a link to check out his comics! Do it up! For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen to the podcast AND our social media pages, visit: www.flow.page/jackedkirby And if you like the show, share the show! Tell a friend, tag a friend, spread the word!
This week, we’re joined by Brandon Bloxdorf, one of the two Brandons behind the Apollo City Comics Podcast empire… shooting the shit about doing comics-based podcasts and why he started his, the comic book industry, movies & tv, “Drank & Drawl” and the usual Jacked Kirby shenanigans you know and love! Check it out! And make sure to follow and listen to Apollo City Comics Podcast, which can be found everywhere; www.linktr.ee/apollocitycomics And of course, you can find Jacked Kirby’s listening links and social media pages by visiting our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tell a friend, tag a friend, share on your feeds, and rate & review us if you’re listening on Apple! Thanks, kids!
It’s a bit of a departure for us, as we’re joined by Steve Carleton (co-host of The Geekz Podcast) to discuss at length some current pop-culture news, specifically Marvel Studio’s project announcements from last week’s San Diego Comic Con! What are we looking forward to? What are we skeptical of? Will we see any new Kirby characters on screen?! Have a listen and find out! Also, Eisner Awards! Check out The Geekz Podcast (formerly The League of Geekz) wherever you can listen to podcasts (make sure you search Geekz with a Z!) And find Steve and his art on Instagram at @boondox_art For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen to the show everywhere, and our Instagram and Facebook pages, visit: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you enjoy the show, spread the word! Tell a friend, tag a friend! And rate/review us on Apple! Thanks!
Author, researcher, and lifelong comic book fan CHRIS TOLWORTHY joins us from Scotland to discuss his book The Lost Jack Kirby Stories. It’s a fascinating and painstakingly researched piece that explores Kirby’s intentions as a storyteller during the early years of the Marvel Comics Universe, and we touch on certain instances from the book and the comics that prove that Jack Kirby was more than “just the artist”. It’s a great conversation that we know you won’t want to miss! You can buy the book here: https://www.lulu.com/shop/chris-tolworthy/the-lost-jack-kirby-stories/paperback/product-yed8q9.html tedagame.com/books For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen to the show everywhere, and our Instagram and Facebook pages, visit: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you enjoy the show, spread the word! Tell a friend, tag a friend! And rate/review us on Apple! Thanks!
Long-time, best-selling comic book scribe ALEX SEGURA joins us for a talk about comics just as his new novel Secret Identity is climbing up the book charts! Exciting stuff! What inspires him? What’s he reading? What’s next? Listen and find out! For Alex on the web, including links to his social media, visit his site www.alexsegura.com For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen on different podcast apps AND our social media pages, visit: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, please share the show! Spread the word, tag a friend, rate & review us on Apple! Thanks!
Just in time for Independence Day here in the good ol’ U.S.of A., we discuss Joe Simon & Jack Kirby’s commie-buster-turned-superhero satire from the ‘50s, Prize Comics’ FIGHTING AMERICAN! Plus, the McCarthy-era “Red Scare” and how it affected comics, why superheroes went out of fashion, creator-owned comics’ pros and cons, and, Mike shares a July 4th memory! If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend and spread the word! You can find all of our socials and links to listen HERE: www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Tommy & Mike D. discuss the 6 issue Simon & Kirby Harvey Comics series ‘The Kid Cowboys of Boys’ Ranch’, from 1950! Western action, kid gang excitement, Geronimo! Check it out! If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, repost, respeat! For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere and our social media pages, visit; www.flow.page/jackedkirby
We discuss the Golden Age character Manhunter, and his many reinventions over the years! We also speculate about the thought process behind DC’s First Issue Special series from the ‘70s, and shoot the shit about plans we have for the show in the near future! Fun stuff!
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San Diego pop-artist JODIE ROYAK joins the boys for a conversation about making new art from old art, early San Diego Comic Con adventures, Image Comics’ creators, Kirby’s dynamic art, and being influenced by (and meeting) The King! Great guy, great artist, & great conversation! Have a listen! Follow Jodie on Instagram to see his work and his process videos: @royakstudio And visit his website for even more of his art: www.royakstudio.com He takes commissions! For all things Jacked Kirby, including our social media pages and podcast listening links, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show!
On this episode, your boys are discussing the Sub-Mariner half of Marvel Comics’ Tales To Astonish issue 82 (May 1966), wherein the sovereign of Atlantis goes up against the Invincible Iron Man in an epic battle— Kirby style! Plus the usual Jacked Kirby banter you’ve come to love and expect from Tommy & Mike D. (including heartfelt appreciation for YOU, our listeners!) If you like the show, share the show! Help us spread the good word! Tag a friend! And if you’re listening on Apple, please rate and review the podcast! Thanks! You can find all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links and our social media pages right here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Artist & long-time comics pro RANDY EMBERLIN joins the boys for a conversation about his comic book career and how he got there, Portland’s talented gene pool, classic comic book making, teaching art, and meeting The King! We had alotta fun talking with Randy! Check it out! Randy can be found on Instagram: @randyemberlin And you can visit his website! www.randyemberlin.com He does commissions! For all of Jacked Kirby’s listening links and social media pages, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, please share the show! Spread the word! Thanks!
This is part 2 of our crossover with the Hypothetical Island! Our friends George O’Connor (The Olympians) & Reilly Brown (Batman/Fortnite), hosts of the Hypothetical Island podcast join us to discuss the Marvel Bullpen, specifically cameos by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee IN actual Marvel Comics… plus, the FF, comics continuity problems, Roy Thomas controversy, Kirby’s high conceits, differences between “the Big Two”, plans for our possible Masters of the Universe-themed podcast, and a whole lot more! Fun shit! Make sure you check out HYPOTHETICAL ISLAND (and the first part of this crossover)! They’re available on all podcast platforms, and feature a slew of great comix-related guests! Find them on Instagram: @hypotheticalisland Reilly’s on Instagram: @reilly_brown And George: @thegeorgeoconnor Give them a listen and a follow! You can find all things Jacked Kirby by visiting our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Thanks!!!
Hot off of Marvel’s latest The Thing mini-series, artist TOM REILLY joins us to talk about everyone’s love for Ben Grimm, comic book trends, toxic fandom, working with writing legends, comic-con experiences, and the impact of Jack Kirby! Tom’s a great dude and a talented artist, so make sure you follow him on both Instagram & Twitter: @tomreillyart And visit his website to see more of his work, including character concept art, toy designs, and more! www.tomreillyart.com For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere AND our social media pages, visit: www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Episode 154- “With Jerry Ordway!”
JERRY ORDWAY, prolific comic book creating legend, joins Tommy & Mike D. for a conversation about his career in comics, his collaborators, inking “The King”, working with Stan Lee, Silver Surfer’s nakedness, and so much more! We had alotta fun talking to Jerry, and he really shared some great stuff with us! Check it out!
You can find The Ordster on Twitter @JerryOrdway
He also has a blog!
Ordstersrandomthoughts.blogspot.com
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The boys discuss Jack Kirby’s satire of Stan Lee and the huckster of the DC Comics universe, FUNKY FLASHMAN! Get ready, kids! For all things Jacked Kirby including our social media pages and listening links, visit www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! And if you’re listening on Apple podcasts, please rate and review the show! Thanks!
Mike D. & Tommy do a rare daytime recording, just shooting the shit about comic book movies/TV shows & things adapted for the screens big and small, their expectations for some Tales Of Asgard moments in the upcoming ‘Thor: Love & Thunder’ movie, buying and rebuying collected volumes, and more in this topicless episode! If you’re listening on Apple, please rate & review the show. And if you like the show, share the show! Thanks!
We’re discussing one of the greatest villains in comic book history with our pal, Big Al Accettura! Join us as we talk the good doctor Victor Von Doom; ruler of Latveria, mad genius, master of the dark arts, archnemesis of the Fantastic Four, and scourge of the Marvel Universe! Follow Big Al on Instagram: @al_boulder Find our social media and links to listen to Jacked Kirby on our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you’re listening on Apple, please rate & review the show! And tell yer friends! Thanks!
Episode 150- “Super Powers with Tom Scioli!” Our friend Tom Scioli is back on the show to celebrate our big one-fifty by talking DC’s early-‘80s SUPER POWERS! The toys, the comics, Kirby’s last series work, and our memories of it all! We’re happy to have done 150 episodes of the show, and we’re glad Tom could join us to celebrate! Listen, enjoy, tell yer friends! Thank you, everyone! Follow Tom on Instagram: @tom_scioli On Twitter: @tomscioli And check out his Patreon to support his upcoming projects and get lots of cool shit! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44878299&fan_landing=true For all links to listen to Jacked Kirby, plus our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you’re listening on Apple, please rate and review the show! And as always, spread the word! Peace!
We’re joined this week by Pittsburgh’s own acclaimed comic book creator JIM RUGG! Jim jaws with us about comics, Golden Age creator work ethics, discovering Kirby, ‘90s comics, and taking on the Incredible Hulk in his much anticipated ‘Hulk: Grand Design’ series for Marvel! (It’s hitting the stands right now ! Go out and buy it!) You can find Jim on both Instagram and Twitter at the handle @jimruggart And check out his YouTube show with fellow yinzer Ed Piskor, CARTOONIST KAYFABE! New episodes daily! https://m.youtube.com/c/CartoonistKayfabe For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen AND our social media pages, visit: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please rate and review the show! And tell yer friends! Thanks!
It’s the Marvel monster-turned-Marvel Comics’ staple villain, everyone’s favorite extraterrestrial Asian dragon, FIN FANG FOOM! Mike D. & Tommy discuss the character’s pre-Marvel superheroes introduction and his future integration into the Marvel universe proper! Plus the Cold War and it’s effects on comic book and movie storytelling, and the usual Jacked Kirby shenanigans you know and love! Find listening links and our social media pages here; www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you’re listening on Apple, please rate and review the show… and as always, if you like the show, SHARE THE SHOW! Thanks!
Tommy & Mike D. are joined by artist RYAN CARR, official house artist for the George A. Romero Foundation, and things gets heated as they discuss fan communities, creator credits, comics on the screen, dream jobs, and so much more! For Ryan on the internet; Instagram: @ryansamuelcarr www.ryansamuelcarr.com And check out the George Romero foundation for all of the legendary director’s legacy projects (including the opportunity to buy some merch featuring Ryan’s art!): www.georgearomerofoundation.org For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen on all podcast platforms AND our social media pages, visit… www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, spread the word! And please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
Your boys dip into the legendary Lord Of Light; from sci-fi novel to a proposed theme park to CIA operation involving a fake Hollywood movie and saving hostages in Iran to black light posters! It’s a crazy story, and Jack Kirby’s art was an important part of it all! Links to listen everywhere, AND our social media pages, can be found here; www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share it! And if you’re listening on Apple, please rate and review us! Thanks!
Mike D. & Tommy are joined by their comic book club cohort, filmmaker, and Running Out Of Space Podcast host ADAM GRABARNICK to discuss Jack Kirby’s involvement with the development of, and participation in, Iron Man’s early stories from Marvel’s Tales Of Suspense! Plus, why we collect stuff, science fiction, movies, Kurt Vonnegut, and more all in the entertaining Jacked Kirby style you know and love! You can find Adam on Instagram at @adamgrabarnick, where you can see what he’s up to AND find a link to his podcast Running Out Of Space! Follow and subscribe! For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links and social media pages, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you listen on Apple, please rate and review the show! Subscribe and share, too! Thanks!
TL & Mike D. answer Jack Kirby-related questions submitted by our loyal listeners! There’s a bunch of great ones here, so grab a beer, a cup of coffee, or a Cadre Cola, pull up to your art desk or settle in for your daily commute, and spend time with your buddies as we enlighten and entertain you! If you like the show, please share the show. Spread the word! And if you’re listening on Apple, please rate & review the show! Links to listen and our social media can be found here; www.flow.page/jackedkirby
The fellas discuss Joe Simon & Jack Kirby’s creation of the romance comic book genre in the ‘40s, and their domination of that field for years to come! Plus other hot and horny conversation just in time for Valentine’s Day! If you like the show, share the show! And find links to listen AND our social media pages here; www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Brooklyn boy and prolific comic book creator JIMMY PALMIOTTI joins the fellas for an epic conversation about fandom, growing up in Brooklyn, comic cons, pop culture, inking, writing, Marvel Knights, Hollywood, horror, and ‘Being The Ricardos’. We also squeeze a little Kirby talk in there, and Jimmy does a really great Stan Lee impression! Fun stuff! Jimmy is on Instagram @jimmypalmiotti and Twitter @jpalmiotti You can also visit his website www.paperfilms.com for all things Palmiotti, including original art purchasing! For Jacked Kirby links to listen and social media pages, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby Rate & review us on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
We have an enlightening conversation with prolific comic book creator RICK VEITCH (Swamp Thing, Brat Pack, 1963, Boy Maximortal, and so much more), touching on comic books as an art form, encouraging creativity, independent comix, Jack Kirby at DC, the pros and cons of self-publishing (and so much more). Great stuff! Rick is on Facebook, and Instagram; @rickveitch He also has an author’s page on Amazon, where you can purchase all of his self-published titles (just search Rick Veitch), and an official website where you can also support his work and buy some books, posters, & t-shirts! www.rickveitch.com For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links and social media; www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! And please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thanks!
Mole Man! Skrulls! Autographs! Spaceships! Ray guns! Kidnappings! UnEarthly galactic gladiator battles! Prohibition-era gangsters! Family dynamics! And of course, the ever-lovin’ blue-eyed THING! Tommy & Mike D. discuss Marvel Comics’ Fantastic Four issues 90-93 (1969) by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee. If you like the show, share the show! Visit our FlowPage for links to listen AND our social media; www.flow.page/jackedkirby
We shoot the shit with artist HOWIE NOEL, an old soul making new art based on the stuff he loves! We talk Chester Gould’s Dick Tracy and the appeal of the villain, the idolization of the gangsters of the past and what role the media plays in that, Jack Kirby’s influence, art, and more! Follow Howie on his Instagram pages; @dicktracyroguesgallery @howienoel @taranormalpodcast And order his comics and art (and read some free comics!) on his website; www.hcnoel.com For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby
For our first episode of 2022, we’re joined by Philly artist DAVE PROCH to talk Kirby, comics as literature, nostalgia, visual impacts, art, historical inaccuracies, and the Roku TV docuseries ‘Slugfest’! It’s a heated, passionate debate with the love of comics and the truth of Jack Kirby as its center! Follow Dave on Instagram; @dave_proch And check out his shop; daveproch.bigcartel.com Support living artists! For Mike D’s horror IG; @master_sardus_archive For Tommy on IG; @tommylombardozzi And for all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen and ALL social media, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby
From snack cakes to dream gifts, Mike D. & Tommy do an episode devoted to Christmass's past, discussing comic-related gifts they’ve gotten, childhood memories, pop-culture fandom, and Kirby presents. Pop open a beer or pour a cup of hot cocoa and spend some time with the fellas for the holidays. Merry Christmas! For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links and our social media pages, please visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Artist and tattooist ERIC TALBOT… who made his bones at Mirage Studios during the height of Turtlemania… joins us to talk those pesky Ninja Turtles, tattoos, Cthulhu, duotone, horror fandom, Frank Frazetta, and of course, Jack “King” Kirby! Follow Eric and his awesome art on Instagram! @eric_talbot & @erictalbot_tattoo For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage! www.Flow.Page/jackedkirby Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! And if you like the show, share the show!
We have a passionate and powerful conversation with comic book creator GUY DORIAN SR., touching on subjects like Jack Kirby’s influence, diversity in comics, working with comic book legends, the impact of the comic book industry on pop culture & entertainment, and the importance of being true to yourself when creating. It’s good stuff! Find Guy on Instagram: @guydoriansrart (He’s also on Facebook, too!) He’s doing a lot of cool shit, so give him a follow! For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links and our social media pages, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Author and Jewish folklore expert ROY SCHWARTZ joins us for a conversation about the influence of Jewish culture and religion on the creation of the comic book industry, specifically focusing on Jack Kirby’s own Jewishness & how it informed his work! World history, mythology, religion, and comics… what a way to celebrate Hanukkah! Buy Roy’s book ‘Is Superman Circumcised? The Complete Jewish History of the World's Greatest Hero’, available everywhere! Visit his site: www.royschwartz.com And follow him on Instagram: @realroyschwartz For all things JACKED KIRBY, including links to listen everywhere AND our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby
We’re joined by our friends Patrick Hickey Jr. & Kieran Quinn to discuss their new comic book publishing imprint LEGACY COMIX! It’s a great conversation about their origin stories, inspiration, comics, art, diversity, Brooklyn, and so much more! HAPPY THANKSGIVING, KIDS! Give the guys a follow on Instagram: @legacy_comix And check out their website for all things Legacy, including updates, creator bios, samples, news, THEIR KICKSTARTER, and more: www.legacycomix.com For Kieran on IG: @kxquinn @kxquinnsketchbook For Patrick on IG: @patrickhickeyjr And of course, you can find all things JACKED KIRBY, including links to listen everywhere AND our social media pages, on our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby
This episode was recorded live on November 13th 2021 at the Kirby Museum pop-up event “Eternally, Kirby: From Ragnarök to Rebirth” in NYC, featuring Rand Hoppe and Tom Kraft from the Kirby Museum, and our friends Alfred Accettura and George O’Connor! We discuss Kirby’s career-spanning “gods” work, themes, and stories, how they’ve appeared on film, our favorite Kirby “gods”, and more! Visit the Jack Kirby Museum & Research Center to support the great work they’re doing (buy some merch!) and see what they’re up to next!; www.kirbymuseum.org IG @kirbymuseum For Rand & Tom on IG; @rand.hoppe @spacekraftstudios Follow George on IG and check out his book series The Olympians; @thegeorgeoconnor For Big Al on IG; @al_boulder For Tommy; @tommylombardozzi For Mike; @mike_ccd @master_sardus_archive
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Drinks in hand, we have an epic conversation with comic book creator and artist KELLEY JONES (Batman, Deadman, Sandman, and so much more): we discuss Kirby’s work ethic, art, how comics have changed, Kelley’s career, a unique Batman, the Marvel movies, Bernie Wrightson, British horror movies, Neil Gaiman… it’s awesome! Follow Kelley on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/kelley.jones.526 For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere AND our social media, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby
We discuss Jack Kirby’s 1976 Marvel Comics series The Eternals as the movie adaptation hits the big screen! Religion, mythology, aliens, superheroes, history, and humanity all get the King Kirby treatment in this series! Good stuff! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
Steve Carleton & Alil Kunica from The League Of Geekz Podcast join Mike D. & Tommy to discuss the Black Magic tale “My Dolly Is The Devil!” (Prize Comics, November 1950- a Simon & Kirby Production!) Plus, we explore other evil dolls of pop culture in our third spooky Jacktober episode of 2021! (Hey, we fucked up! Just enjoy the show!) For all the Geekz stuff, visit their Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/Theleagueofgeekz/ And listen to them here; https://theleagueofgeekz.libsyn.com/ Also, you can watch these handsome bastards on their YouTube channel; https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCxinaZM3PXTJpRltqpV7xZQ For Steve and Alil on Instagram; @boondox_art @theleagueofgeekzalil Follow Mike’s horror-themed IG page; @master_sardus_archive And Tommy’s page (for art & stuff); @tommylombardozzi For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere AND social media pages, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Superman meets the Universal monsters… kind of. For our second Jacktober episode of 2021, we discuss the wackiness that is Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen issues 142 & 143 (DC Comics, 1971). Plus we explore Kirby’s brain & wild output, Universal & Hammer horror flicks, SFX, and, Mike D. recaps his NYCC ‘21 experience. For links to listen to us everywhere, plus our socials, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby For Mike’s horror-themed IG page; @master_sardus_archive https://instagram.com/master_sardus_archive?utm_medium=copy_link To check out Tommy’s art; @tommylombardozzi https://instagram.com/tommylombardozzi?utm_medium=copy_link
Joe Simon and Jack Kirby delve into “the strangest stories ever told” with their Prize Comics anthology book BLACK MAGIC (1950-‘61)… and we discuss it! Mike talks about the Miskatonic Institute, Tommy talks about Dr. Dildo, they both talk about horror anthology movies and tv shows… plus lots more spooky fun on our Jacktober 2021 kick-off episode!
Artist Barry McClain Jr. joins us to discuss his upcoming Blue Juice Comics series Billy The Kit, his NYCC’21 debut appearance, getting advice from Neal Adams, NY/NJ rivalries, ‘90s hip-hop, villains & MF Doom, digital comics, Kirby’s influential work ethic, “Sweet Tit Syndrome”, and so much more! 4 Colors 4 life! Follow Barry on Instagram; @stay_broke For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Tommy & Mike D. discuss an early Kirby anthology work, “Invasion From Outer Space!”, from Tales Of Suspense issue 2 (March 1959). Cold War antics, movie connections, post war paranoia, and the hierarchy of early Marvel anthology comics is also discussed all with the usual Jacked Kirby NSFW flare! For links to listen and all of our socials, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you listen on Apple Podcasts, please rate and review the show! And if you like the show, spread the word! Thanks!
We discuss one of our favorite Kirby beasts, Gorgilla! Introduced in Marvel’s anthology book Tales To Astonish (issue 12, October 1960), Gorgilla would have a long history in Marvel’s comic universe, but he debuted here! We also talk about white people and space travel, ‘50s anthology comics, Tone Lōc, and, we recommend some monkey movies for you to watch! For links to listen and our socials, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Long-time comic book writer and editor Paul Kupperberg joins Tommy & Mike D. to discuss his career, ‘50s DC, the importance of Superman, Vince Colletta, Charlton Comics, early Marvel criticisms, “Jack Vs Stan”, Kirby’s Super Powers’ pencils, Weekly World News, Brooklyn, marble notebooks, and so much more!
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www.paulkupperberg.com (where you can buy his books), and www.crazy8press.com (where you can buy his friend’s books!)
He’s also on Instagram; @paulkupperberg
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Artist MICHAEL CHO joins the Jacked Kirby boys to discuss how he went from Korea to Canada, becoming one of the most renowned go-to comic book cover artists of today (with some inspiration from Jack Kirby, of course). We also discuss his friendship with Darwyn Cooke, comics on the big (and small) screens, the importance of good sequential art, Springsteen, and so much more. Follow Michael on Instagram; @michael_cho_art … and visit his website; www.michaelcho.com For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby Also, visit our sponsor www.NINEPANEL.com (Instagram; @ninepanel) for all your comic book buying and selling needs! Good shit!
Mike D. & Tommy talk the connective tissue involved in building a comic book (and movie) universe, specifically the first meeting of the X-Men and the Avengers in Marvel Comics’ Uncanny X-Men issue 9 (1964). Also, Hickman’s and Aaron’s Marvel runs, continuity in comics, and porn actress Jessica Drake are discussed! This episode is brought to you by www.NINEPANEL.com … visit their site and Instagram page (@ninepanel) for all your comic book buying and selling needs! Tell ‘em Jacked Kirby sent ya! https://instagram.com/ninepanel?utm_medium=copy_link And for Jacked Kirby’s listening links and social media pages, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Writer of MANY classic animated ‘80s cartoons, BUZZ DIXON joins Tommy & Mike D. to talk about his career, telling a ton of great stories, including working with The King! This was a lot of fun and a really great conversation (even though Mike was losing his voice!) that any fan of ‘80s toys and animation will love! Check out Buzz on his website; www.buzzdixon.com and his Instagram page; @buzz_dixon_writer For all things Jacked Kirby, including our socials and links to listen everywhere, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby
We take a trip back to the Wild West, discussing Jack Kirby’s foray into western comics and what makes the genre so everlasting. We talk western movies and tv along with different eras of western comics. Mount up! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby
We bring the noise, making a triumphant return to live events AND to the all-new, all-different St. Mark’s Comics for their grand reopening in Industry City, Brooklyn, New York! Special guests George O’Connor and Dean Haspiel are along for a raucous good time that includes some Kirby Trivia, drunken mayhem, and comic book love! Recorded live on Friday, July 30th 2021. For St. Mark’s on Instagram; @stmarkscomics www.stmarkscomics.com For Dino; @deanhaspiel_art www.deanhaspiel.com For George; @thegeorgeoconnor www.georgeoconnorbooks.com And for all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Jesse Simon is the grandson of Joe Simon, Jack Kirby’s earliest partner in comics. Together they created Captain America and ran their own successful studio. Jesse tells us what it was like growing up with Joe as his grandfather, the historical importance of his work, personal family accounts of Joe and Jack’s relationship, and a whole lot more! It’s a fun and informative conversation with a kid who’s carrying the torch of the Simon legacy! Follow Jesse on Instagram at @simon_comics For Jacked Kirby’s socials and listening links, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Darryl Young is a Chicago-based artist with over twenty years in professional animation, toy design, and illustration. He shoots the shit with Tommy & Mike D. about comic book movies and tv shows, Kirby, the love of creating art, the Loki tv finale, and more! Follow Darryl on Instagram HERE; https://instagram.com/darrylyoungdesign69?utm_medium=copy_link For Jacked Kirby listening options and links to our socials, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby
We take a look at the debut of M.O.D.O.K. (Mechanized Organism Designed Only for Killing) into the Marvel Comics Universe in Tales Of Suspense issues 93 & 94 (Sept./Oct. 1967), and discuss the huge-headed villain's presence throughout the years! Fun stuff! For all of our listening links and social media pages, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you enjoy the show, tell yer friends! And please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
Brian Cronin is the long time senior writer for Comic Book Resources (CBR.com), and he joins us to talk about the social media effects on fandom, Stan Lee’s place in history, variant covers, the state of the comic book industry, politics in comics, and of course, Jack Kirby! It’s a great conversation with a guy who has been writing about comics for almost twenty years! Find Brian on CBR at this link; https://www.cbr.com/author/brian_cronin/ He’s also on Twitter; @Brian_Cronin @csbg For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Big Al Accettura is back on the show talkin’ with us about the Asgardian god of mischief, LOKI! Ancient mythologies, religion, classic storytelling techniques, Tom Hiddleston, Al’s age, the TVA, Quantum Leap, the MCU, & the new Disney+ Loki series are also discussed! Have a listen and enjoy, mortals of Midgard! Check out Alfred’s art on his Instagram page; @al_boulder For all the Jacked Kirby links, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! And if you are listening on apple podcasts, please write and review the show! Thank you!
Prolific comic book write CULLEN BUNN joins us for episode 112 to talk of his early comic book influences, Jack Kirby as a writer, grab bags, the Marvel Method, villains, and horror comics! Fun stuff! Follow Cullen on Twitter and Instagram; @cullenbunn And check out his website to see ALL of the stuff he’s currently working on, as well as sign up to his weekly news letter (which includes an original short story every week!) https://www.cullenbunn.com/ For all this Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage! Links to listen and follow our socials are there! www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Award-winning author of the novel We Cast A Shadow (and lifelong comic book fan) MAURICE CARLOS RUFFIN talks comics, race, influence, southern hospitality, Chris Claremont’s X-Men, the heart of Ben Grimm, the ideals of Captain America, and the importance of comics as literature... and much more! It was a fun conversation with a great dude, and we hope you have as much fun listening to it as we had recording it! Follow Maurice on Instagram HERE! https://instagram.com/mauriceruffin?utm_medium=copy_link And make sure you buy his book, We Cast A Shadow... available wherever books can be bought! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Mike D. & Tommy are joined by long-time comic book writer and editor (and educator) DANNY FINGEROTH! He discusses how he discovered comics, fandom’s “sweet spot”, starting his career at Marvel in the late ‘70s, his insight into the Jack/Stan controversies gleaned while writing the Stan Lee biography A Marvelous Life, his oral surgeon cousin, and so much more! For Danny on Instagram and Facebook; https://instagram.com/danny_fingeroth?utm_medium=copy_link https://www.facebook.com/danny.fingeroth For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Episode 109- “With Reilly Brown!” Artist Reilly Brown, long time Marvel & DC artist (and artist of the current top-selling Batman/Fortnite comic book), and co-host of the Hypothetical Island podcast, joins Mike D. & Tommy for a fun conversation covering the history of his comic book career, video games, bad good guys, how to market comic books to new crossover audiences, Howard the Duck, Jack & Stan’s women characters, and comic book diversity... good shit, & good fun! For Reilly on Instagram, click HERE! For the Hypothetical Island Podcast on IG, click HERE! Check out Reilly’s and Fabian Nicieza’s creator-owned character OUTRAGE on WebToons HERE! And of course, for all things Jacked Kirby, check out our FlowPage!
Episode 108- “WITH JEFF SMITH!” Award-winning cartoonist JEFF SMITH, creator of the the books Bone, RASL, and the upcoming Tuki: Fight For Fire, joins Tommy & Mike D. for a spirited, candid conversation about creating epic comics, discovering Jack Kirby, Hollywood & comic book adaptations, classic comic strips, and so much more! It was a really great time talking with Jeff, and now YOU get to listen to a really great episode! Visit Jeff’s website: www.boneville.com And follow Jeff’s official Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_official_jeffsmith_insta?igshid=1bs1byuwkz3r2 For all things JACKED KIRBY, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby
“Seven against the nazis!” Sounds like bad odds, but not when that seven is Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos! Mike D. & Tommy discuss the comic that would introduce the world to Nick Fury back in 1963, and forever change the Marvel Universe... both in the comics and on screen! Plus, we talk some WWII movies and more! Visit our FlowPage to follow our socials and listen to us everywhere! www.flow.page/jackedkirby And if you like the show, share the show!
Artist L’Amour Supreme joins Tommy & Mike D. to for a deep, sometimes philosophical conversation about interconnectedness, the rise of pop-art, Pushead, comics, Jack Kirby’s cosmic influence, Mikhail Bortnik, NFTs, and how the love of art and “King” Kirby brought the three of us to the here and now... all on L’Amour’s birthday! Awesome stuff. Follow L’Amour on Instagram HERE! https://instagram.com/lamoursupreme?igshid=l66ed88cgf6c Support living artists; buy some shit! Find all of Jacked Kirby’s socials and listening links on our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby Rate, review, and if you like the show, share the show! Thanks! Also, visit WWW.CCD.NYC
It’s been a while since we’ve done one of our 5 Things episodes, but it’s back! Mike D. & Tommy each bring a list of 5 Jack Kirby-related things they like, dislike, recommend, or downright loathe... and hi-jinks ensue. Fun stuff! If you like the show, share the show! Visit our FlowPage to listen & follow us everywhere! www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Legendary Marvel editor Jim Salicrup talks to us about his teenage days at Marvel that led to him spearheading the classic ‘Kraven’s Last Hunt’ Spidey story, dinner with The King, working with Stan Lee, editing the Topps Comics “Kirbyverse” titles, starting the Papercutz publishing company... and much more! He’s a humble, affable guy who’s worked in graphic storytelling forever, and the episode is packed with fun stuff! Buy some comic books for all ages at www.papercutz.com To follow and listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, visit our FlowPage for links! www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Episode 103- “‘Stuntman’ with Kenny Wong!”
‘Stuntman’ is a short-lived Harvey Comics series by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby from 1946... and we talk about it with an ACTUAL movie & tv stuntman (and talented budding comic book artist), KENNY WONG! We get into Kenny’s background in stunt work and comic art, Kirby’s creativity & influence, movies, breaking ribs, and of course the Stuntman comic! Fun shit! Links to listen and follow Jacked Kirby everywhere can be found on our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby Follow Kenny (and his art) on Instagram HERE! https://instagram.com/gengadraws?igshid=1d3kdiagr5w31 And check out his IMDB PAGE! https://m.imdb.com/name/nm1010479/?ref_=fn_al_nm_2
From NYC’s infamous Chinese restaurant Wo-Hop
to the importance of staying creative during a pandemic, we had an epic conversation with our homie, award-winning artist and playwright DEAN HASPIEL about his creator-owned comic character The Red Hook and Jack Kirby’s own foray into creator-owned comics with Pacific’s Captain Victory and The Galactic Rangers... and so much more! Don’t miss this one, kids!
Follow Dino on Instagram HERE! https://instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art?igshid=kpayw41qfjoh Read his Red Hook/New Brooklyn Saga comics HERE! https://m.webtoons.com/en/super-hero/the-red-hook/list?title_no=643 And for all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Guest Young James West talks with us about the who, what, & why of Marvel Comics’ resident devourer of worlds, Galactus! (As discussed in 1969’s The Mighty Thor issues 168/169.) We also complain about ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’! It’s a fun-filled time, so join us! To follow us everywhere, check out our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Thanks!
Episode 100- “100th WITH RAND HOPPE!”
Rand Hoppe of the Jack Kirby Museum & Research Center is our very special guest on this, our hundredth show! Rand talks with Mike D. & Tommy about how he got into comics, what led him to start the Kirby Museum non-profit, meeting Jack & Roz, and so much more on this celebratory centennial episode! Make sure you visit the museum and support what they do; www.kirbymuseum.org Visit our FlowPage to follow our social media pages (and for links to listen everywhere!); www.flow.page/jackedkirby •Music: “Kingship”- music by Joseph Milazzo, with words by Jack Kirby (taken from the Marvel Treasury Edition ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ adaptation.)
Episode 99- “King Kirby: The Play- with Crystal Skillman & Fred Van Lente!” Playwright Crystal Skillman and her husband, prolific comic book writer Fred Van Lente, join us to discuss their play “King Kirby” (now available everywhere as a podcast)! We talk about the impetus of the play’s creation, the couples’ history with Kirby comics, the ongoing Stan/Jack debate, and so much more in this action-packed episode! You can check out the play wherever podcasts can be heard, and also follow their Instagram page HERE! https://instagram.com/kingkirbyplay?igshid=1muhrq0b5qq2m For everything Jacked Kirby, follow our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Mike D. & Tommy’s plans get thrown off track when a guest stands them up, so, they shift gears and do a non-Kirby-centric episode focusing on nostalgia; early comic book purchases, ‘80s toys, 976 porn phone numbers, Christmas gift memories, and juvenile delinquency. It’s a fun change of pace with the Jacked Kirby boys, leading up to their 100th episode! Follow is on Instagram and Facebook! Links on our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Episode 97- “The Mighty Joe Illidge!”
Joe Illidge is the current executive editor of Heavy Metal Magazine and has had a long history in publishing and comics (Batman, Milestone, CBR, Lion Forge, Valiant and more)! Tommy & Mike D talk with him about Kirby, breaking into comics, the growth of geek culture in pop culture, inspiration, trend reading, art, being a black creator, the importance of building like-minded communities, and so much more in this really fun, informative episode! Follow Joe on Instagram HERE! https://instagram.com/illmasterone?igshid=1496jn4n17atl And for links to follow Jacked Kirby on Instagram and Facebook, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Episode 96- “Wanda & Peter”
‘WandaVision’ fever has taken ahold of the Jacked Kirby boys! Mike D. & TL decide to explore the use of Wanda & Peter Maximoff on film and TV, while also discussing their comic book debut in Marvel’s Uncanny X-Men issue 4 (1964)! Also, Jack & Stan’s push for diversity, comics on the big and small screen, internet speculation, and lots more!
Episode 95- “Hangin’ with N. Steven Harris!” Comic artist N. Steven Harris (Darkhorse, DC, Marvel) joins Tommy & Mike D. to talk art, diversity in comics, being a black creator, influences, drawing your favorite characters, and meeting your heroes! It’s a fun, informative conversation with a great artist! Follow Steven on Instagram HERE! https://instagram.com/nstevenharris Or visit his website; www.nstevenworks.com And follow all of our pages by visiting our FlowPage for links! www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Episode 94- “Rockin’ with Joey Cassata!”
Joey Cassata (musician, writer, actor) sits down to talk with Mike D. & Tommy about his comic book collection, collector culture, contracts, music, TV, self-publishing, and of course Jack Kirby! You can follow Joey on Instagram RIGHT HERE; https://instagram.com/joeycassata?igshid=7cd68w22cfd1 And visit our FlowPage to follow Jacked Kirby everywhere! Www.flow.page/jackedkirby Music: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XfJjUqY09aE
Episode 93- “Hercules!”
“The madness must be upon thee... to dare defy the will of Hercules!” Artist and author GEORGE O’CONNOR (The Olympians) joins Mike D. & Tommy to discuss the introduction of Harcules (and Greek mythology) into the Marvel Universe with the first Journey Into Mystery Annual (1965)! History, mythology, art, Kirby, and Zeus as a Solid Gold Dancer?! You won’t wanna miss this one! Follow George on Instagram: @thegeorgeoconnor https://instagram.com/thegeorgeoconnor?igshid=1wfh6ydzu3azb And visit the Jacked Kirby FlowPage to find and follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Www.flow.page/jackedkirby
Award-winning artist, writer, teacher, designer, animator, (and so much more) Mike Manley joins Tommy & Mike D for episode 92 of the show... to talk comics, Kirby, art, Darkhawk’s 30th anniversary, comic strips, history, (and so much more)!
Follow Mike on Instagram at @drawmanley and visit his website www.MichaelColeManley.com
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Episode 91- “Kirby Comics & Hip-Hop” With the death of hip-hop artist MF Doom, Tommy & Mike D invite their friends Joey Armao Esq. & Mikhail Bortnik to discuss the influence of comic book culture on hip-hop culture... and vice-versa... for our first episode of 2021. Happy New Year!
Our Kirby Q&A returns and listener questions are answered by Mike D. & Tommy on this pre-Xmas episode of the program! We address a lot of fun stuff, as well as discuss the news of an “origins of Marvel” movie script! We also rap, beatbox, and talk about comics and movies in the Jacked Kirby style you’ve come to know and love! Happy holidays, kids!
In this episode, Mike D. & Tommy discuss the introduction of Fantastic Four foe Bentley Wittman, aka THE WIZARD in the pages of Marvel’s November of 1962 comic Strange Tales issue 102! Also; Jerry Orbach, Steven Seagal, one-off villains, how collecting & consuming content has changed through the years, and the impact of the new American mythology; comic books!
The King goes kung fu fighting! Mike D. & Tommy are joined by the always buttery Alil Kunica from The League Of Geekz Podcast to talk about Jack Kirby’s one foray into kung fu comics, penciling issue 3 of Denny O’Neill’s DC Comic ‘Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter’ (1975)! Plus they discuss how karate culture took over pop-culture in the ‘70s... plus Bruce Lee, Harry Potter, variant covers, horror movies, and more!
Comic book and blockbuster movie storyboard artist Steve Skroce talks to Mike D. & Tommy from Vancouver about Kirby, comics, Canadian TV, art, bad movies, good movies, and working with the Wachowskis. We had a fun time recording it, and you’ll have a fun time listenin’ to it! Follow Steve on Instagram @steveskroce Follow Jacked Kirby on Instagram @jacked_kirby
Our Jacktober 2020 episodes wrap up with this foray into Forever People territory, as the team of hippie-dippy New Genesis youths team up with Deadman to solve his own murder! Fun, spooky stuff comic book stuff by The King accompanied by lots of horror movie talk (and recommendations) and some other not-safe-for-work horseshit! Happy Halloween, kids!
Jacktober 2020 continues, as we discuss a Fantastic Four yarn with a link back to a classic Universal monster! Tommy & Mike D. are joined by pop-culture curator (and their uber-production guy) Rob Martin to discuss FF issue 97 (1970), “The Monster From The Lost Lagoon”! We get deep into scary movies, the creation of Universal’s “Gill-Man”, the cause and effects of horror films through the decades, the pros and cons of pop-culture fandom, and of course, Jack Kirby comics! It’s a fun one! To listen, look at, and follow Jacked Kirby everywhere, click HERE!
“... for I am Groot, overlord of all the timber in the galaxy!” Jacktober continues as Tommy & Mike D. talk about the monstrous beginnings of what would become everyone’s favorite monosyllabic tree creature, GROOT! (Tales To Astonish issue 13- 1960.) We discuss how a one-off creature can become so beloved, continuity in comics and how it possibly hurts storytelling, and we recommend some movies that feature evil trees! Fun shit! Follow Jacked Kirby on Instagram!
The month of October is now JACKTOBER! Celebrating some of Jack Kirby’s many forays into some strange and macabre superhero territory! For our first week, Mike D. & Tommy talk about DC’s THE DEMON, issues 11-13 (1973)! Learn the spooky tale of Etrigan’s battle with the evil Dr. Baron Von Rakenstein and his attempts to rule the world with his supernatural, UNnatural, creations! Great stuff by the King Of Comics! We also recommend some scary Halloween-time viewing and reading! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook!
Artist and writer Pete Doree joins Tommy & Mike D. for a fun conversation from across the pond (via Zoom)! Pete does a self-published book called ‘Jack & Stan’, featuring the cosmic adventures of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and other notable comic book legends! We talk its creation, England, politics in comics, comics in England, inspiration, and lots more! "If you don't like the Thing, you don't like comics." ~PD Pete can be found here; Petedoree.bigcartel.com Ko-fi.com/petedoree Twitter and Instagram: @petedoree Follow Jacked Kirby on Instagram @jacked_kirby Rate and review the podcast, and share it!
Comic book artist and illustrious illustrator VAL MAYERIK talks with Mike D. & Tommy about Kirby’s impact on comics, working at Marvel in the ‘70s, how technology has changed the comic book industry, and of course co-creating Howard The Duck! It’s a great episode covering a lot of stuff in a fun and easy going conversation with a pro! Visit Val’s website valmayerik.com
Mike D. & Tommy finally record in-person after so many months, discussing the 1960 Kirby/Lieber/Lee creature made of muck, TABOO, from Marvel’s Strange Tales! Fun, dopey stuff! Tommy tells a tale of ripping his shorts, and Mike speaks on his love of the Halloween season while also discussing his new schlock-horror-themed Instagram page @master_sardus_archive! It’s a fun one, so have a listen!
Comic artist FRANK FOSCO (IDW’s ‘TMNT: Urban Legends’, WebToon’s upcoming ‘Ethrian’ with Chuck Dixon) joins Tommy & Mike D. for a fun and informative conversation about the comic book industry, modern day art practices, Frank’s love of King Kirby, and lots more!
It’s a good time!
Vin Iadevaia runs the popular Instagram account @KIRBYCOVERS, where he shares scans of the covers from his ever-growing collection of Jack Kirby comics! Tommy & Mike D. have a fun conversation with Vin, talking about their favorite and least favorite Kirby covers, Vin’s collection, comic book documentaries, and lots more!
Comic artist, author, and Jack Kirby acolyte Tom Scioli (‘Gødland’, ‘Fantastic Four: Grand Design’) joins Mike D. & Tommy to talk about the King of Comics, ‘50s censorship, Stan & Jack, and his just-released Jack Kirby comic-biography ‘Jack Kirby: The Epic Life of the King of Comics’! Buy the book and listen to this show! It’s a good one! •Music- “Robot Stop” by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Follow Tom on Instagram! https://instagram.com/tom_scioli And follow Jacked Kirby on Instagram! https://instagram.com/jacked_kirby
“History is people!” Mike D. & Tommy celebrate America’s 200th birthday... 44 years late... by taking a cosmic mind-trip with Captain America to discover what the United States is truly about by discussing Jack Kirby’s 1976 Marvel Treasury Special CAPTAIN AMERICA’S BICENTENNIAL BATTLES! We traverse America through time with Cap, learning some valuable lessons and harsh truths. The boys also discuss the current climate in America, the importance of historical context, the movie ‘Philadelphia’, their love for Chris Evans, and lots more! Come take the ride. •Music- “Living In America” by James Brown
To celebrate three years of the program, Tommy & Mike D. are joined by Jacked Kirby’s behind-the-scenes tech whiz Rob Martin (of the CCD Podcast/CCD.NYC and the all-new Cult Of Pop video-cast!), and former guest Young James West Esq. (Comics For Courage non-profit) to discuss Jack “King” Kirby’s influence BEYOND the pages of comics in a thoughtful yet raucous third anniversary episode! It’s a fun time, so enjoy!
•Music- “Dani California” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Illustrator and author George O’Connor talks to Tommy & Mike D. about the creation of his best-selling graphic novel series THE OLYMPIANS, and how Jack Kirby influenced his work. Plus ‘90s comics, Greek myths (and why there are no great Greek myth movies), and the educational properties of comics!
•Music- “Zeus vs Thor” by Epic Rap Battles Of History
Find George online at www.georgeoconnorbooks.com
Steven Carleton of the League Of Geekz Podcast joins Mike D. & Tommy to discuss Jack Kirby’s foray into the dark and macabre world of the attempted adult-geared comic magazine market with 1971’s SPIRIT WORLD! Prophecy! Reincarnation! Haunting! Black magic! Laughs! Horror movie talk! Tit & dick jokes! Have a listen and enjoy!
•Music- “Spirit in the Sky” by Norman Greenbaum
You can find The League Of Geekz on their
website www.theleagueofgeekz.com
Comedian, actor, writer, producer, and lifelong comic book fan JEFF GARLIN joins Tommy & Mike D. for a boisterous conversation filled with Kirby love, quarantine talk, comedy in context, the Heroes Initiative, losing weight, collecting comics, and lots more! It was a great time, so have a listen and enjoy! •Music- “Jumper On the Line” by R.L. Burnside
Artist Andy MacDonald, currently working on Marvel Comics’ latest Machine Man title, joins Mike D. & Tommy to talk Kirby, comics, collecting, and of course, MACHINE MAN!!
You can find Andy on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/andymacdeez/ •Music- ‘Machines (or Back to Humans)’ by Queen
Legendary comic book artist and creator STEVE RUDE joins Tommy & Mike D via phone for a frank conversation about Steve’s personal interactions with Jack & Roz, and how Jack “King” Kirby influenced his own work and creations (Nexus, anyone?!) It’s episode 70 of The Jacked Kirby Podcast, “Steve “The Dude” Rude”! Enjoy... and spread the word! Follow Steve on Instagram HERE! http://www.instagram.com/steverudeart And visit his website: http://www.steverude.com/
•Music- “Rude Boi” by Passafire
Episode 69 (“Dinner for two!”) of The Jacked Kirby Podcast has Tommy, Mike D., and special guest Joey Armao (aka the “Clitigator”!) talking about Marvel Comics’ villain The Wrecker, and the Mighty Thor stories from 1968 that introduced him! This special remotely-recorded quarantine episode (our first) also has the boys talking about the Covid, the fate of the comic book publishing industry, and youthful thievery from local comic shops! It’s a good time, so have a listen and enjoy! •Music- “God Of Thunder” by KISS
The first Mister Miracle series of Jack’s DC Comics “Fourth World” is finally talked about on the program! Created by The King, this fan favorite character (of fans Mike D. & Tommy) gets his origin covered; the art, the influence, and the lasting history. It’s impossible to talk about Scott Free and NOT also discuss the rest of the New Gods, and the impact this series’ characters have had at DC Comics since their debut! We also talk about comic book movies and tv shows in our usual signature Jacked Kirby style! The fun is inescapable! •Music- “All I Need Is A Miracle” by Mike + The Mechanics
For episode 67 of The Jacked Kirby Podcast, Tommy & Mike D. discuss the 1978 Fireside Books’ Marvel graphic novel ‘The Silver Surfer: The Ultimate Cosmic Experience’... the last collaboration between Stan Lee and Jack “King” Kirby. We talk about the controversies, the contemptuous contracts, the words, the art, the dick- and ass-less Surfer, and of course Galactus! Join us for this ride across the Kirby-drawn cosmos!
•Music- “Silver Surfer” by Almighty Suspect
Building the Marvel Universe involved some creative villain-swapping between heroes... and Jack “King” Kirby had his hand in some of the earliest examples of this comic book trope! Join Tommy & Mike D. as they talk about some of these classic moments in early Marvel Comics history! And, they answer some listener questions, too! Fun shit! •Music- “Gangsta Lean” by D.R.S.
For the first Jacked Kirby episode of the new decade, Mike D. and Tommy discuss the King’s seminal supernatural DC Comics creation, Etrigan the Demon! Also, comic book movies at the Oscars! •Music- “Am I Demon” by Danzig
It’s been awhile, but the boys are back! Join Tommy and Mike D. for the last Jacked Kirby episode of the decade! Hear why they’ve been MIA, what they have planned for the show in 2020, and what Kirby reading they’ve been doing/plan on doing! Happy Holidays! •Music- “Ding Dong, Ding Dong” by George Harrison
Mike D. & Tommy hit up opening day of NYCC 2019 with their friends Big Al Accettura & Kenny Adams, recording some quick interview clips with comic book giants Art Adams, Jim Mahfood, & Michael Golden!
Then days later they hit the studio with Kirby Krew member Joey “The Clitigator” Armao and their old friend Joseph Flesche to talk about past Comic Con experiences in this very unique episode of The Jacked Kirby Podcast!
•Music- ‘Comic Books’ by Debbie Harry
“Judge others! Enslave others! Kill others! Anti-Life will give you the right!” Tommy & Mike D. are joined by Pavel Martinez of the Robots Vs. Taxes Podcast to discuss the political and social allegories (past and present) of Jack Kirby’s titular Fourth World hate-spewing revelationist of Apokalips, Glorious Godfrey! Plus political incorrectness, history lessons, and as always, good time laughs! •Music- “Holy Shit” by Father John Misty
Mike & Tommy talk about comics and Kirby with former AMC’s Comic Book Men tv star, seasoned podcaster, con-circuit staple, and current podcast studio magnate MIKE ZAPCIC! We recorded this episode at his A Shared Universe PodcaStudio, and had a great conversation with Mike, touching on everything from his family history with comics, to why he started a podcast recording studio. Mike’s a great guy with an encyclopedic knowledge of comics, so we had a great time with him! Join us! •Music- “Digging Your Scene” by The Blow Monkeys
The boys return with a very special show; for episode 60, Tommy & Mike D. sit down with WALT FLANAGAN at Kevin Smith’s comic shop, Jay & Silent Bob’ Secret Stash in Red Bank, NJ! Former star of AMC’s Comic Book Men tv show, current co-host of long-running, award winning podcast Tell ‘Em Steve-Dave, comic book artist, actor, producer, comic store manager, and lifelong comic book fan, Walt talks candidly with the guys about the comic book industry, working for DC Comics, being on TV, and of course Jack Kirby... plus a whole lot more! Have a listen and enjoy! •Music- “Sin’s A Good Man’s Brother” by Monster Magnet
In this very special episode, Tommy & Mike D. are trying something new by answering Kirby-related questions sent to them by their social media followers and listeners. Lots of good questions sparked lots of good talk! Learning and laughs; it’s The Jacked Kirby way! Have a listen and enjoy! •Music- "Question Freestyle" by Nipsey Hustle
Episode 58- “Eternals... the Movie?!” Will the recently announced Eternals movie be the next big thing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?! Excited to see a purely Jack Kirby-created series on the big screen, Tommy Lombardozzi and Mike D. do some dream casting, plot ruminating, and tit joke making. Also, we talk about the new Sandman tv show coming to Netflix! •Music- “I Think We’re Alone Now” by Tiffany
DC Comics’ Green Arrow is not a superhero Jack Kirby is known for, but his work on the character in the late 1950s has had a lasting effect on Oliver Queen’s mythos. Artist Kieran Quinn (www.kxquinn.com) joins Mike D. & Tommy to discuss the character, DC tv shows, the complexity of golden age vs modern age comics fandom,
and also push their group art show at the Coney Island Brewery in Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, July 13th 2019! (Be there! Plug, plug.)
• Music- “Take Back the Power” by The Interrupters
Co-created by Jack Kirby and Steve Gerber to fund Steve’s lawsuit against Marvel Comics in the late ‘70s, Destroyer Duck was a scathing analogy/adventure pitting Destroyer Duck against the evil conglomerate GodCorp! Join Tommy Lombardozzi, Mike D., & very special guest Chris Sorrentino (of the Super Live Adventure Podcast) as they discuss the history of this Eclipse Comics title from the early ‘80s... as well as fingerjob stories, Howard the Duck, Disney cartoons, & other fun things! Laughs and comic book info aplenty! •Music- “Destroyer” by The Kinks
For episode 55, we’re doing our 5th edition of our feature 5 Things! That’s alotta fives! Join Mike D. & Tommy as they give you their lists of five Kirby-related things they like and/or think you should know about! Learn something, dammit! •Music- “I Can’t Drive 55” by Sammy Hagar
Take a trip back to 1957 as Mike D. & TL introduce you to the Challengers of the Unknown, the DC Comics’ group of adventurers that Jack Kirby created which many say were the impetus for the Marvel Comics Universe! How?! Listen and find out! •Music- “Don’t Forbid Me” by Pat Boone
Sometimes a character comes along and inexplicably has your heart. For us, Paste-Pot Pete is such a character. Join Tommy, Mike D., & special guest Joey Armao as they discuss one of Kirby’s more ridiculous, but lovable, characters... a Jacked Kirby Krew favorite! Plus other comic book - and life-related good time ramblings for your entertainment. You will believe a man can shoot glue from a gun! •Music: “Stick Like Glue” by Angel
What If the Original Marvel Bullpen Had Become the Fantastic Four? Find out by listening to this show! Jack wrote and illustrated volume 1, issue 11 of this late-‘70s Marvel Comics series, and Tommy & Mike D. talk about it... and much more... in episode 52 of The Jacked Kirby Podcast!
Have a listen, have a laugh... maybe you’ll learn something new in the process! •Music: “What Ifs and Maybes” by Bromheads Jacket
Captain America’s number one Nazi foe returns in this arc of his 1968 Marvel Comic! With the return of Red Skull comes to awakening of THE FOURTH SLEEPER... and the world is doomed! Tommy & Mike D. are joined by Joey Armao (“The Clitigator”) to discuss this action-packed yarn! Good fun! •Music- “Ain’t No Fun” by Snoop Dogg featuring Nate Dogg, Warren G, & Kurupt
Fifty episodes! Yowza! Mike D. & Tommy discuss the past, present, and future of The Jacked Kirby Podcast in the unique fashion you’ve come to know and love! •Music- “Slow Down” by Bobby Valentino
It’s the original Captain Marvel! Ed O’Hare from THE DC TV REPORT podcast talks to Mike D. & TL about the Captain and Jack Kirby and Joe Simon’s singular work on the character in 1941’s Whiz Comics, as well as a whole bunch more comic book and DC tv show fun leading up to the release of the Shazam! movie! Shout outs and good clean laughs are also included in our 49th episode! Tell yer friends! •Music- “Shazam! Rap” by Daddyphatsnaps
It’s back; INKER SPOTLIGHT!
It’s been awhile since we’ve had this feature on the show, but we’re talking about Joltin’ Joe Sinnott on this, the 48th episode of the program! Mike D. & Tommy bring their pal Big Al Boulder (Alfred Accettura) back to discuss the inker synonymous with Jack Kirby’s run on Fantastic Four (and a WHOLE lot more)! Comics are talked about, art is showcased in an aural medium, and laughs are had! •Music- “Triumph” by Wu-Tang Clan (featuring Cappadonna)
Listen as Mike D. & Tommy bring back their feature, “5 THINGS”! This gives the boys an opportunity to discuss some Kirby goodness that may not warrant a full episode... and may teach the listener a thing or two (or five) about some deep Jack Kirby (or Kirby-related) stuff they may not know about! Plus, listener shout outs! It’s always a good time, kids. •Music- ‘Big Five’ by Judge Dread
Kurt Russell or Jeff Bridges? Quentin Tarantino’s giant head. Nunchucks to the testicles. These are some of the tangents we go on in an episode dedicated to the SKRULLS, the Marvel Comics’ alien race now appearing in the latest MCU film installment, ‘Captain Marvel’! Mike D & TL are joined by one of the Jacked Kirby Krew, Big Al Accettura, for the fun-filled 46th episode of the program where we discuss the creation and history of the shapeshifting aliens... and much more! •Music- “The Great Pretender” by Freddie Mercury
A cave-child! Aliens! Cro-Magnon men! Witches! Tribes! Triceratops helmets! A sexy monkey-woman! And, a giant red dinosaur that rules the valley! It’s Jack Kirby’s DEVIL DINOSAUR! Join Mike D. & TL as they step back into the age between beast and man to discuss this 1978 Marvel Comics series. Wild and wacky stuff, kids! •Music- “Walking In Your Footsteps” by The Police
Who’s your favorite Kirby bad guy?! Tommy, Mike D, and special guest Joey talk about theirs... but really only scratch the surface of great Jack Kirby-created (or co-created) villains! •Music- “Magneto and Titanium Man” by Wings
Let’s take a trip to the future with The King! Mike D. & Tommy are joined by their pal Joey Armao to discuss Jack Kirby’s 1974 DC Comic’s series OMAC, the One Man Army Corps! Laughs are had and Jack’s vision of the future is explored by the boys in this fun-filled forty-third episode of the show! •Music- “In the Year 2525” by Zager and Evans
Dr. Bruce Banner is the Green Goliath... actually, the Gray Goliath! What?! Join Tommy & Mike D. for the first Jacked Kirby episode of 2019, wherein they discuss the first six issues of Marvel Comic’s The Incredible Hulk (1962)... before some major changes occurred. •Music- “Nobody Loves the Hulk” by The Traits
On Saturday, December 15th 2018, we went LIVE for episode 41! But unfortunate computer issues forced us to scrap that live show. :/ Soldiering on, your intrepid hosts Mike D. & Tommy decided to keep the holiday-themed episode plan by focusing on two Christmas-centric stories Jack worked on for DC Comics; ‘The Sandman in The Seal Men’s War on Santa Claus’ and ‘The Boy Commandos in A Break For Santa’. Enjoy the show, folks! Happy Xmas and Happy New Year! •Music- “Christmas All Over Again” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Welcome to Episode 40... our worst episode yet! Mike D. & Tommy were tired and ill prepared while trying to deliver an episode focusing on some random characters Jack worked on during his last days at DC Comics in the mid-‘70s. There are audible yawns, unrelated tangents, rapping, good hearty laughs, and shout outs!
(Hey, they can’t all be winners, folks.) •Music- “Get Money” by Junior M.A.F.I.A.
Stan Lee passed away on November 12th, 2018. In this episode of the show, Tommy & Mike D. are joined by Jacked Kirby co-producer and technical whiz ROB MARTIN (of Cultural Compulsive Disorder. www.CCD.NYC) to discuss the legacy... and controversies... of this iconoclast who co-created with The King some of pop-culture’s/comicdom’s most beloved characters. Excelsior! *Stick around after OUR show for a bonus; WBAI’s Earthwatch radio show appearance of Jack Kirby on his 70th birthday (August 28th, 1987), wherein he gets a surprise phone call from Stan “The Man” Lee!
•Music- “I’m the Man” by Joe Jackson
From beneath the surface of the Earth, Gary returns to talk with Tommy & Mike D. about Marvel Comics’ time traveling fiend RAMA TUT/KANG THE CONQUEROR! Specifically, how his past (and future) were retconned using early Marvel Universe time travel! Wacky stuff! •Music- ‘King Tut’ by Steve Martin & The Toot Uncommons
Our FIVE THINGS feature is back for a third time, wherein TL & Mike D. make lists of five Kirby-centric things they like, dislike, question, etc. Joined by their good buddy Lil’ Stevie Milone (chiming in here and there), the laughs are as plenty as the Kirby info! Also, listener/follower shout outs! •Music- ‘Five Gears in Reverse’ by Elvis Costello and The Attractions
GARY ESPOSITO IS ON THIS PODCAST! Yes friends, our good buddy Gary... aka The Mole Man... is back in Brooklyn after living in sunny California for a bit (albeit under the Earth’s crust), and we FINALLY have him as a guest!
Just in time for Halloween, Gary joins hosts Mike D. & Tommy Lombardozzi to talk about Kirby’s Marvel Monsters (and much more)! Have a listen and a laugh... and tell yer friends to, too! •Music- ‘Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)’ by David Bowie
On Friday, September 28th 2018, the Jacked Kirby boys did their annual live recording at St. Mark’s Comics in NYC’s East Village (11 St. Mark’s Place. NY, NY 10003) to kick off NY SUPERWEEK leading up to NYCC!
Back for their second year, Mike D. & TL invite some friends to join them to discuss the King and his influence in current pop-culture, comic book culture, and more!
JK tech-master/producer ROB MARTIN kicks off the conversation with the boys, followed by St. Mark’s Comics’ proprietor MITCH ... then their old pal REV. SAL MONDRONE jumps on for some laughings... and the whole show concludes with artist/musician/Kirby Kollector JASIN CADIC!
So have a listen and see how the Jacked Kirby Krew handle a live audience at NYC’s preeminent mom ‘n’ pop comic shop during operating hours! Fun times!
•Music- ‘New York Groove’ by Ace Frehley
Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird created the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as independent comic book characters, and they would go on to become world-wide phenomenons! What’s Jack Kirby have to do with the TMNT?! Listen to this episode to find out! TL & Mike D. invite special guest Chris Sorrentino of Super Live Adventure Podcast to talk about Jack’s influence (and even appearances) on/in the Turtles’ world! Hi-jinx ensue! •Music- ‘Dance of the Platypus’ by the Wahoo Skiffle Crazies
Kirby’s early days at DC Comics saw him doing a variety of genres, most notable in the anthology series House of Mystery. Mike D., TL, and guest Sam James Jr. run through the stories he produced for the book in the late ‘50s, ranging from sci-fi to the macabre! •Music- ‘Look In To My Eyes’ by Bounty Killer
What would become one of Marvel Comics’ most popular franchises had a very slow start in the hands of Stan and Jack. Join Tommy, Mike D., and their very special guest Sam James Jr. of Jamaica as they explore the roots of the X-Men and the impact the title and characters would eventually have on comicdom & pop-culture. •Music- ‘Ex-Factor’ by Lauryn Hill
A mad scientist named Ratsdick transfers his mind into the body of a gorilla to commit crimes... and then gets shot off to the moon?! Yep. Your hosts Mike D. & Tommy discuss the two Gorilla-Man stories in Marvel’s anthology book ‘Tales to Astonish’ (issues 28 & 30, 1962). Oh man, this is one wacky party! (BYOB: Bring Your Own Bananas!) Also, shout outs! •Music- ‘You Drive Me Ape (You Big Gorilla)’ by The Dickies
Marvel Studios’ latest movie is the superhero hit ‘Ant-Man & The Wasp’. Joined by Tommy’s brother Michael, Mike D. and TL delve into the histories of both characters and also guess as to the fate of Ant-Man in the MCU! •Music- ‘I Wish’ by Skee-Lo
With the recent passing of comic legend Steve Ditko in June of 2018, Tommy and Mike D. have invited Alfred “Big Al” Accettura to discuss the controversial creator’s work, philosophies, field contributions, and relationship with “King” Kirby. •Music- ‘Spider-Man (Cartoon Theme)’ by The Ramones
Our first audio play! Recorded on the anniversary of our very first episode, Tommy & Mike D are joined by Jacked Kirby Krew members JOEY ARMAO, REVEREND SAL, BIG “AL” ACCETTURA, YOUNG JAMES WEST, & super-producer ROB MARTIN in bringing to life the classic Fantastic Four story from issue 51 of the original series (1966) entitled “This Man... This Monster!”
Oh, it’s a good time!
Happy Anniversary to us! (But YOU, lucky listener, get the gift!)
•Music- ‘Fantastic Voyage’ by Lakeside
It’s been a year since the podcast kicked off! Join Tommy & Mike D. as they talk about the show’s beginnings... and its future! From Instagram to iTunes, with old friends and new, the fellas wax on about their mutual love for Kirby & talk about the past year’s experiences doing the show... while also making jokes about Gary’s dick. Nice. •Music- ‘One Year Of Love’ by Queen
Take a trip into a world of the mysterious and macabre as Mike D. & Tommy discuss Jack Kirby’s work in the DC Comics’ 1972-‘75 anthology series ‘WEIRD MYSTERY TALES’! We talk about the inception of the series, showing the history of the Kirby stories featured in the title’s first three issues! •Music- ‘Diary of a Madman’ by Gravediggaz
The Jack Kirby Museum & Research Center invited us to do a live recording of our show from their pop-up gallery event “A Jack Kirby Odyssey”, centered around Jack’s Marvel Comics’ ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ work... as the 50th anniversary of the Stanley Kubrick film looms near! Hosts Mike D. & Tommy are joined by the Kirby Museum’s RAND HOPPE & TOM KRAFT to discuss the event, as well as Jacked Kirby Krew members and Kirby fans JOEY ARMAO & JOSEPH MILAZZO! Recorded live on Saturday May 12th, 2018 at the One Art Space in NYC. •Music- “The Hogyssey” by Spacehog
“Captain America Lives Again!” in Marvel Comics’ issue number 4, volume 1, of The Avengers! (1964) Mike D. & TL are joined once again by their pal Big Al Boulder to talk about this penultimate issue of the early Marvel superhero line, and its effect on the Marvel Universe for years to come! More singing, more Gary jokes, and more shout-outs than the Hulk can carry! Join us for some fun!
Outro Music- “Under the Sea” by Sebastian the Crab
We’re starting off our Kirby inker spotlight episodes (there will be more!) focusing on GEORGE ROUSSOS (aka GEORGE "INKY" BELL)! Joined by Al Accettura, hosts Tommy & Mike D. discuss the importance of a good inker, George’s work with Kirby (and his other many credits), art, and of course “King” Kirby... with lots of laughs and singing! Outro Music- “If I Didn’t Care” by The Ink Spots
DC Comics’ ‘1st Issue Special’ title had Jack Kirby creating some... interesting characters. In this episode, TL & Mike D. talk about the ill-fated “first issues” of ATLAS & THE DINGBATS OF DANGER STREET! (Plus Cosby Kids, shout-outs, & Gary jokes galore!)
•Music- “Playground” by Another Bad Creation
‘Avengers: Infinity War’ is upon us! Although Jack didn’t create Thanos, he created or co-created a ton of characters appearing in the new Russo Bros.’ MCU movie... so Mike D. & Tommy are gonna talk about ‘em in this episode!
•Music- “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears For Fears
Tommy & Mike pick another five random things about the "King of Comics" that they either love, hate, or are confused by. Random fun! Big laughs!
Music- "I Got 5 On It" by Luniz
Hosts Mike D. and TL talk about Jack Kirby's two stories in issues 4 & 5 of the Marvel anthology series 'Chamber of Darkness' (from 1970). Added bonus; Mike sings '90s r'n'b!
Music- "Back At One" by Brian McKnight
Tommy and Mike D. discuss the recent announcement of the upcoming New Gods movie, helmed by director Ava DuVernay, digging into their skepticism and hopes for the film. They also pick their dream cast, like real nerds!
Music- "Bizarre" by U-God
Mike D., TL, and guest Young James talk about the long-lasting impression left by the 1966 three issue Fantastic Four arc famously known as "The Galactus Trilogy"! The art, the impact, the outfits, and ... the Wu-Tang?!
Music- "Surfing with the Alien"- by Joe Satriani
Hosts Tommy and Mike D. explore the underground Colony of Apokalips with special guest James West Esq., digging up dirt on Forager aka Bug! The discussion starts with the character's introduction by King Kirby, and tunnels all the way to Mike & Lee Allred's DC's Young Animal 2017 miniseries... with many fun detours along the way!
Music- "Bug City"- by The Presidents of the United States of America
Mike D. and TL are joined once again by Joey Armao to talk about the meeting of Captain America & Black Panther in the pages of 1968's 'Tales of Suspense' issues 97, 98, and 99... leading up to Cap's solo title with 'Captain America' issue 100! Action is to be discussed, art is to be admired, laughs are to be had! Music- "Give It Up or Turnit A Loose (In the Jungle Groove)" -JAMES BROWN
Tommy and Mike D. talk the Black Panther with their pal Joey Armao. The discussion starts with Jack Kirby's original concept drawing and leads up to the Marvel Studios' hit movie... with lots of twists and turns along the way!
Music- "Bloody Waters" -Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Anderson Paak, & James Blake)
Mike D & TL introduce a new feature called "5 Things", where they talk about five random things they each love (or hate) regarding The King's work... and Tommy attempts a German accent!
Tommy & Mike D talk about the Jack Kirby touches in the recently released movies 'Thor: Ragnarok' and 'Justice League', and they ponder future film and tv possibilities using other Kirby creations!
Join hosts Mike D and Tommy as they host CCD’s 4th annual LIVE PODCAST from St. Mark’s Comics to kick of NYCC Superweek!!! Guests Fred Van Lente, Rand Hoppe and Arlen Schumer join the boys as well as CCD’s own Jedi Rob!!!
Mike D & Tommy are joined by comic historian Arlen Schumer to discuss the historical significance of Jack's body of work as well many other fantastic topics...
Mike D & Tommy are joined by artist Joe Milazzo to discuss Jack's adaption to the film 2001: A Space Odyssey- Marvel Treasury Edition (1976)
Join hosts Tommy Lombardozzi, Mike D & special guest Al Accettura as the take a trip across the Bi-Frost Bridge to Asgard !!!
Join host Mike D for a short "Fireside Chat" about Mister Miracle Issue #1, one of his favorite Kirby comic issues ever!!!
This week Tommy & Mike D discuss Jack's influence on the MCU (and TV shows), both over the last 9 years and moving forward!
Mike D & Tommy are joined by Nelson DeCastro, Vin Ferrante & Rand Hoppe at the FIRST EVER live recording of the Jacked Kirby Podcast!
Mike D & Tommy are joined by James West & Joey Armao as they discuss some of Jack's greatest comic covers, including their own personal faves!
Mike D & Tommy are joined by Al Accettura & Joey Armao as they travel across the universe alongside Kirby on his many cosmic adventures.
Hosts Mike D & Tommy are joined by James West and Reverend Sal to discuss the importance of the Fantastic Four, the First Family of Comics.
Mike D, Tommy, & members of the CCD crew discuss the moment they all realized how important Jack "King" Kirby is to world of comics.