Jacked Kirby

Author, researcher, and lifelong comic book fan CHRIS TOLWORTHY joins us from Scotland to discuss his book The Lost Jack Kirby Stories. It’s a fascinating and painstakingly researched piece that explores Kirby’s intentions as a storyteller during the early years of the Marvel Comics Universe, and we touch on certain instances from the book and the comics that prove that Jack Kirby was more than “just the artist”. It’s a great conversation that we know you won’t want to miss!   You can buy the book here:   https://www.lulu.com/shop/chris-tolworthy/the-lost-jack-kirby-stories/paperback/product-yed8q9.html   tedagame.com/books   For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen to the show everywhere, and our Instagram and Facebook pages, visit: www.flow.page/jackedkirby    If you enjoy the show, spread the word! Tell a friend, tag a friend! And rate/review us on Apple! Thanks!

Long-time, best-selling comic book scribe ALEX SEGURA joins us for a talk about comics just as his new novel Secret Identity is climbing up the book charts! Exciting stuff! What inspires him? What’s he reading? What’s next? Listen and find out!   For Alex on the web, including links to his social media, visit his site www.alexsegura.com   For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen on different podcast apps AND our social media pages, visit: www.flow.page/jackedkirby   If you like the show, please share the show! Spread the word, tag a friend, rate & review us on Apple! Thanks! 

Just in time for Independence Day here in the good ol’ U.S.of A., we discuss Joe Simon & Jack Kirby’s commie-buster-turned-superhero satire from the ‘50s, Prize Comics’ FIGHTING AMERICAN! Plus, the McCarthy-era “Red Scare” and how it affected comics, why superheroes went out of fashion, creator-owned comics’ pros and cons, and, Mike shares a July 4th memory!    If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend and spread the word! You can find all of our socials and links to listen HERE: www.flow.page/jackedkirby

Tommy & Mike D. discuss the 6 issue Simon & Kirby Harvey Comics series ‘The Kid Cowboys of Boys’ Ranch’, from 1950! Western action, kid gang excitement, Geronimo! Check it out!    If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, repost, respeat!   For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere and our social media pages, visit; www.flow.page/jackedkirby 

We discuss the Golden Age character Manhunter, and his many reinventions over the years! We also speculate about the thought process behind DC’s First Issue Special series from the ‘70s, and shoot the shit about plans we have for the show in the near future! Fun stuff!  If you like the show, please share the show! You can find all things Jacked Kirby- including links to listen everywhere AND our social media pages- on our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby

San Diego pop-artist JODIE ROYAK joins the boys for a conversation about making new art from old art, early San Diego Comic Con adventures, Image Comics’ creators, Kirby’s dynamic art, and being influenced by (and meeting) The King! Great guy, great artist, & great conversation! Have a listen!    Follow Jodie on Instagram to see his work and his process videos:  @royakstudio  And visit his website for even more of his art: www.royakstudio.com He takes commissions!   For all things Jacked Kirby, including our social media pages and podcast listening links, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby   If you like the show, share the show!

On this episode, your boys are discussing the Sub-Mariner half of Marvel Comics’ Tales To Astonish issue 82 (May 1966), wherein the sovereign of Atlantis goes up against the Invincible Iron Man in an epic battle— Kirby style! Plus the usual Jacked Kirby banter you’ve come to love and expect from Tommy & Mike D. (including heartfelt appreciation for YOU, our listeners!)   If you like the show, share the show! Help us spread the good word! Tag a friend! And if you’re listening on Apple, please rate and review the podcast! Thanks!   You can find all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links and our social media pages right here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby

Artist & long-time comics pro RANDY EMBERLIN joins the boys for a conversation about his comic book career and how he got there, Portland’s talented gene pool, classic comic book making, teaching art, and meeting The King! We had alotta fun talking with Randy! Check it out!   Randy can be found on Instagram: @randyemberlin  And you can visit his website! www.randyemberlin.com He does commissions!    For all of Jacked Kirby’s listening links and social media pages, visit our FlowPage!  www.flow.page/jackedkirby   If you like the show, please share the show! Spread the word! Thanks!

This is part 2 of our crossover with the Hypothetical Island! Our friends George O’Connor (The Olympians) & Reilly Brown (Batman/Fortnite), hosts of the Hypothetical Island podcast join us to discuss the Marvel Bullpen, specifically cameos by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee IN actual Marvel Comics… plus, the FF, comics continuity problems, Roy Thomas controversy, Kirby’s high conceits, differences between “the Big Two”, plans for our possible Masters of the Universe-themed podcast, and a whole lot more! Fun shit!   Make sure you check out HYPOTHETICAL ISLAND (and the first part of this crossover)! They’re available on all podcast platforms, and feature a slew of great comix-related guests!    Find them on Instagram: @hypotheticalisland   Reilly’s on Instagram: @reilly_brown And George: @thegeorgeoconnor   Give them a listen and a follow!    You can find all things Jacked Kirby by visiting our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby   If you like the show, share the show! Thanks!!!

Hot off of Marvel’s latest The Thing mini-series, artist TOM REILLY joins us to talk about everyone’s love for Ben Grimm, comic book trends, toxic fandom, working with writing legends, comic-con experiences, and the impact of Jack Kirby!    Tom’s a great dude and a talented artist, so make sure you follow him on both Instagram & Twitter: @tomreillyart And visit his website to see more of his work, including character concept art, toy designs, and more! www.tomreillyart.com   For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere AND our social media pages, visit:  www.flow.page/jackedkirby

Episode 154- “With Jerry Ordway!” JERRY ORDWAY, prolific comic book creating legend, joins Tommy & Mike D. for a conversation about his career in comics, his collaborators, inking “The King”, working with Stan Lee, Silver Surfer’s nakedness, and so much more! We had alotta fun talking to Jerry, and he really shared some great stuff with us! Check it out! You can find The Ordster on Twitter @JerryOrdway He also has a blog!  Ordstersrandomthoughts.blogspot.com For all of OUR social media pages and links to listen to us everywhere, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, spread the word! Thanks! 

The boys discuss Jack Kirby’s satire of Stan Lee and the huckster of the DC Comics universe, FUNKY FLASHMAN! Get ready, kids!   For all things Jacked Kirby including our social media pages and listening links, visit www.flow.page/jackedkirby   If you like the show, share the show! And if you’re listening on Apple podcasts, please rate and review the show! Thanks! 

Mike D. & Tommy do a rare daytime recording, just shooting the shit about comic book movies/TV shows & things adapted for the screens big and small,  their expectations for some Tales Of Asgard moments in the upcoming ‘Thor: Love & Thunder’ movie, buying and rebuying collected volumes, and more in this topicless episode!   If you’re listening on Apple, please rate & review the show. And if you like the show, share the show! Thanks!

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: www.flow.page/jackedkirby   If you’re listening on Apple, please rate & review the show! And tell yer friends! Thanks! 

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 Tom on Instagram: @tom_scioli On Twitter: @tomscioli And check out his Patreon to support his upcoming projects and get lots of cool shit! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44878299&fan_landing=true   For all links to listen to Jacked Kirby, plus our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby   If you’re listening on Apple, please rate and review the show! And as always, spread the word! Peace!

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 @jimruggart   And check out his YouTube show with fellow yinzer Ed Piskor, CARTOONIST KAYFABE! New episodes daily!  https://m.youtube.com/c/CartoonistKayfabe   For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen AND our social media pages, visit: www.flow.page/jackedkirby   If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please rate and review the show! And tell yer friends! Thanks!

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!    Find listening links and our social media pages here; www.flow.page/jackedkirby   If you’re listening on Apple, please rate and review the show… and as always, if you like the show, SHARE THE SHOW! Thanks!

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 projects (including the opportunity to buy some merch featuring Ryan’s art!): www.georgearomerofoundation.org   For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen on all podcast platforms AND our social media pages, visit… www.flow.page/jackedkirby   If you like the show, spread the word! And please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!

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 it! And if you’re listening on Apple, please rate and review us! Thanks! 

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 love!    You can find Adam on Instagram at @adamgrabarnick, where you can see what he’s up to AND find a link to his podcast Running Out Of Space! Follow and subscribe!    For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links and social media pages, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby   If you listen on Apple, please rate and review the show! Subscribe and share, too! Thanks!