Jacked Kirby

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

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