Jacked Kirby

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 F...

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 l...

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, v...

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! Check out Paul's websites; www.paulkupperberg.com (where you can buy his books), and www.craz...

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 Ins...

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 Inst...

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_...

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...

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 w...

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...

We take a look at the debut of M.O.D.O.K. ( M echanized  O rganism  D esigned  O nly for  K illing) 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...

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 th...

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...

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 or...

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...

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;...

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 &...

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 li...

"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....

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....

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...

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!...

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,...