Jacked Kirby

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: ...

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 T...

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 @jimr...

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!    F...

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 pro...

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...

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 l...

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, pl...

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 Twit...

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 o...

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; ...

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 com...

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 Suppor...

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,...

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/jackedkir...

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 Facebo...

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 Hi...

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, crea...

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...

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 a...

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://w...

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.fl...

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!