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! 

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!  If you like the show, please share the show! You can find all things Jacked Kirby- including links to listen everywhere AND our social media pages- on our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby

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 For all of OUR social media pages and links to listen to us everywhere, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, spread the word! Thanks! 

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     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

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