Jacked Kirby

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! Check out Paul’s websites; 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 For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen and our social media pages, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby And of course, visit our sponsor for all your comic book buying and selling needs! www.ninepanel.com IG; @ninepanel

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