Kirby's Kids

Welcome to Kudos Kirby, a comics journey into Jack Kirby’s lesser known works. Angus will be your guide through this monthly expedition to uncover those hidden gems from “The King of Comics” over 20,000 comic book pages! We hope you enjoy this latest adventure in the journey! Please drop us a message on the anchor app or send us an mp3 or email to kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.com. Please share your imp...

Angus explores the origins of Bloodshot, our Comic Book Character of The Month for February! Bloodshot is set to make his big screen debut on March 13, 2020. The Bloodshot movie is directed by Dave Wilson, stars Vin Diesel as the titular hero and will be the lead movie in establishing the Valiant Cinematic Universe. Please share your impressions once you have read: Bloodshot (1993-1996) #0 https:/...

You're on the Crisis Hotline With Doc and a brand new series for 2020 that will focus on all the Crisis events in the DC Universe. It is not a review program but rather a reader's guide and introduction to those events that highlights the importance of them to the DC Universe. Doc and Angus conclude their discussion of  Crisis on Infinite Earths and attempt to demystify the foundation that st...

You're on the Crisis Hotline With Doc and a brand new series for 2020 that will focus on all the Crisis events in the DC Universe. It is not a review program but rather a reader's guide and introduction to those events that highlights the importance of them to the DC Universe. First up, Doc and Angus discuss Crisis on Infinite Earths and attempt to demystify the foundation that started it all. Ple...

Ray, JJ, and Doc with an assist from Angus tackle the following questions as they conclude their review of New Gods & OMAC in our First Annual Kirby Roundtable: 3 Questions on New Gods https://www.comixology.com/New-Gods-by-Jack-Kirby/digital-comic/713322 Who was your favorite character? What was your favorite story arc? Why was New Gods, this comic book epic, so important to the DC Universe i...

Ray, JJ, and Doc with an assist from Angus tackle the following questions as they review New Gods & OMAC in our First Annual Kirby Roundtable: 3 Questions on New Gods https://www.comixology.com/New-Gods-by-Jack-Kirby/digital-comic/713322 Who was your favorite character? What was your favorite story arc? Why was New Gods, this comic book epic, so important to the DC Universe in terms of Story,...

Angus goes back to the 70's to play with some of his favorite sci-fi toys ... Micronauts and chronicles the birth of that toy line by MEGO and launch of The Micronauts comic by Marvel! Our February 2020 Graphic Novel in celebration of MEGO Month is: Micronauts Vol. 1 - Cullen Bunn https://www.comixology.com/Micronauts-Vol-1/digital-comic/473506 THEY CAME FROM A DYING UNIVERSE! ACROYEAR, SPACE GLID...

This special PART TWO episode Doc and Angus conclude their review with episodes 5 through 9 of Watchmen Streaming TV Series on HBO. Please share your impressions once you have viewed: Watchmen https://www.hbo.com/watchmen Leave a message via the anchor app at Kirby's Kids. www.anchor.fm/kirbyskids Join the Community Discussions https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids Please join us down on the Comics Rea...

Angus investigates the circumstances surrounding the plans of Oracle to fake her own death.  This is in celebration of Birds of Prey being the Comic Book Characters of the Month for January.  They would inspire a live action TV show, appearances in animated shows and next month will debut on the big screen with Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn).  T...

Angus' hops aboard the Roci for a cup of joe and reviews The Expanse Origins. Based on the bestselling books and tying into the hit television streaming series, The Expanse: Origins reveals the untold origins of the crew members of the Rocinante, including an exclusive, never-before-seen story featuring fan-favorite character, Detective Miller. Features all-new stories by series creator James S.A....

Angus discovers the comic book that started it all for DC's all female superhero team Black Canary/Oracle: Birds of Prey #1 in celebration of Birds of Prey being the Comic Book Characters of the Month for January. This dynamic pairing would spark one of the most successful runs of an all female team for DC and expand its readership in the process.  They would inspire a live action TV show, ap...

Welcome to Kudos Kirby, a comics journey into Jack Kirby’s lesser known works. Angus will be your guide through this monthly expedition to uncover those hidden gems from “The King of Comics” over 20,000 comic book pages! We hope you enjoy this latest adventure in the journey! Please drop us a message on the anchor app or send us an mp3 or email to kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.com. Please share your imp...

Angus explores the origins of Vertigo Comics through viewing BEHIND THE PANEL: KAREN BERGER ON THE BIRTH OF VERTIGO COMICS and listening to Behind The Panel The Story of Vertigo Comics. This review is done in celebration of Vertigo Comics Month and our graphic novel selection The Invisibles: Book One - Deluxe Edition - Grant Morrison. Please drop us a message on the anchor app or send us an mp3 or...

Happy Holidays! Angus does a dramatic reading of the 5 part limited series Zombies Christmas Carol. Please join in some Yuletide cheer and read along: Zombies Christmas Carol https://www.comixology.com/Zombies-Christmas-Carol/digital-comic/169524 Collects Zombies Christmas Carol #1-5. Gather your family close, board up the doors, and heed well the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge - a man whom no fire coul...

Happy Holidays! Angus does a dramatic reading of the 5 part limited series Zombies Christmas Carol. Please join in some Yuletide cheer and read along: Zombies Christmas Carol https://www.comixology.com/Zombies-Christmas-Carol/digital-comic/169524 Collects Zombies Christmas Carol #1-5. Gather your family close, board up the doors, and heed well the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge - a man whom no fire coul...

Happy Holidays! Angus does a dramatic reading of the 5 part limited series Zombies Christmas Carol. Please join in some Yuletide cheer and read along: Zombies Christmas Carol https://www.comixology.com/Zombies-Christmas-Carol/digital-comic/169524 Collects Zombies Christmas Carol #1-5. Gather your family close, board up the doors, and heed well the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge - a man whom no fire coul...

Happy Holidays! Angus does a dramatic reading of the 5 part limited series Zombies Christmas Carol. Please join in some Yuletide cheer and read along: Zombies Christmas Carol https://www.comixology.com/Zombies-Christmas-Carol/digital-comic/169524 Collects Zombies Christmas Carol #1-5. Gather your family close, board up the doors, and heed well the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge - a man whom no fire coul...

Happy Holidays! Angus does a dramatic reading of the 5 part limited series Zombies Christmas Carol. Please join in some Yuletide cheer and read along: Zombies Christmas Carol https://www.comixology.com/Zombies-Christmas-Carol/digital-comic/169524 Collects Zombies Christmas Carol #1-5. Gather your family close, board up the doors, and heed well the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge - a man whom no fire coul...

This concluding PART TWO episode Doc and Angus review the remaining 8 episodes of DC's DOOM PATROL Series on the DC Universe streaming service. Please share your impressions once you have viewed: DOOM PATROL https://www.dcuniverse.com/videos/doom-patrol/181/season-1 Leave a message via the anchor app at Kirby's Kids. www.anchor.fm/kirbyskids Join the Community Discussions https://mewe.com/join/kir...

This special PART ONE episode Doc and Angus review the first 7 episodes of DC's DOOM PATROL Series on the DC Universe streaming service. Please share your impressions once you have viewed:  DOOM PATROL  https://www.dcuniverse.com/videos/doom-patrol/181/season-1 Leave a message via the anchor app at Kirby's Kids. www.anchor.fm/kirbyskids    Join the Community Discussions https:/...

Welcome to Kudos Kirby, a comics journey into Jack Kirby’s lesser known works. Angus will be your guide through this monthly expedition to uncover those hidden gems from “The King of Comics” over 20,000 comic book pages! We hope you enjoy this latest adventure in the journey! Please drop us a message on the anchor app or send us an mp3 or email to kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.com. Please share your imp...

Doc and Angus conclude their weird and wild ride with Grant Morrison's Doom Patrol. This series would help establish Grant Morrison as one of the most valuable writers at DC and support Karen Berger's launch of the Vertigo imprint 4 years later to become the eventual comics home for the series. Please drop us a message on the anchor app or send us an mp3 or email to kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.com. Pl...

Doc and Angus return from a weird and wild ride with Grant Morrison's Doom Patrol. This series would help establish Grant Morrison as one of the most valuable writers at DC and support Karen Berger's launch of the Vertigo imprint 4 years later to become the eventual comics home for the series. Please drop us a message on the anchor app or send us an mp3 or email to kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.com. Ple...

Doc and Angus explore The Creeper, a character created by Steve Ditko and Don Segall, in celebration of Creeper being the Comic Book Character of the Month for November. This weird and wondrous character was the alter ego of Jack Ryder, a news anchor who was designed to be a heroic counterpart to the Batman villain, The Joker. The selections reviewed in this episode include: Secret Origins (1986-1...

Ray and Angus return from their internship with the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense to conclude their findings on Hellboy Omnibus Vol. 1: Seed of Destruction. This series authored and drawn by Mike Mignola would span over 20 years and spawn several spin-off series as well as major motion pictures. Please drop us a message on the anchor app or send us an mp3 or email to kirbyskidspodcast...