Jacked Kirby

To celebrate July 4th here in the good ol’ US of A, Mike D. & Tommy are joined by their good friend (and friend to the show) JOEY ARMAO! Yes, the Clitigator returns so we can discuss the very first appearance of Joe Simon & Jack Kirby’s BOY COMMANDOS, wayyyy back in DC’s Detective Comics issue 64 (June 1942). A product of the American Patriotism surrounding WWII, the Commandos are an appropriate subject for the holiday. Plus, we discuss July Fourths of our youth! Fun stuff. You can find Joey on Instagram: @joeyarmao For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage where you’ll find links to listen everywhere, a link to purchase a t-shirt, plus our social media pages: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it! Do it! Now!) Thanks! Happy 4th, kids! Stay safe!

This week we check out Jack Kirby’s first comic work with DC after leaving Marvel, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen issue 133 (October 1970)… with special guest BRIAN KLIEN of The Source Pages Podcast! It’s some wacky stuff, and Kirby’s introduction to what would become his “Fourth World”, so what did we think? Listen and find out!  You can follow Brian and his podcast’s page on Instagram; @bvklein4 @thesourcepagespodcast The podcast is available everywhere, and goes deep as far as the Genesis of all things adapted to screens big and small, so check it out, subscribe, and listen! And visit his network’s website for all things geeky pop-culture! www.strandedpanda.com For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage where you’ll find links to listen everywhere, a link to purchase a t-shirt, plus our social media pages: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it! Do it! Now!) Thanks! 

We got a little busy this week with holiday things and other commitments, so we’re going to be re-airing a past holiday episode of Jacked Kirby from December 2018!  Tommy and Mike D. focus on two Christmas-centric stories Jack worked on for DC Comics; ‘The Sandman in The Seal Men’s War on Santa Claus’ and ‘The Boy Commandos in A Break For Santa’. Enjoy this encore presentation of Jacked Kirby episode 41, kids!  Brand new episode next week! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find our social media pages to follow, links to listen to the show on different platforms, and a link to buy yourself a sweet Jacked Kirby tee for the holidays! Also, rate & review us on Apple! Thanks!

Join Mike D, one half of the Jacked Kirby team, as he joins Rob Martin (CCD) and Anthony Marino (BKOne) LIVE from INDUSTRY CITY, Brooklybn. They will be KICKING off the Super Week festivities on behalf of St Mark's Comics, will discuss spooky season and all the fantastic events coming up for all of us at Industry City in October of 2023!

Our friend, writer and historian ROY SCHWARTZ, returns to the show to share some classic New York Kirby tales, discuss Captain America’s Jewish background, and to tell us (and you) about the new exhibit he’s involved in; JewCE! (THE MUSEUM AND LABORATORY OF THE JEWISH COMICS EXPERIENCE runs October 9, through December 2023. Get tickets at www.jewce.org)

This week we talk to Ryan Does, creator and host of the podcast ACROSS THE BIGFROST, which focuses on everyone’s favorite God Of Thunder, The Mighty Thor! We discuss Thor (obviously) throughout the years, the challenges involved in writing legacy characters, podcasting, fandom, the Predator movies, Kirby’s visuals, and more! Good conversation with a good dude who loves what he does! Find Across The Bifrost Podcast wherever you can listen to quality podcasts! Subscribe and enjoy! And give them a follow on Instagram at @mightythorpodcast And Ryan’s also on there: @iameyandoes

Artist, writer, filmmaker, & comic book creator HO CHE ANDERSON is back on the show for a deep dive with Tommy & Mike D. into Jack Kirby’s prescient DC Comic O.M.A.C., One Man Army Corps issue 1 from October 1974! We break that shit down!  You can find HC on Instagram: @hocheandsrson69 Give him a follow! Also, search his name on Amazon and buy some of his stuff! (Or ask your brick and mortar booksellers to order ‘em for you!) For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links, a link to buy a t-shirt, and all of our social media pages, visit the link in our IG bio: www.flow.page/jackedkirby Rate and review us on Apple. And, if you like the show, share the show! Tell a friend, tag a friend, forward a flyer, SPREAD THE WORD OF THE WOLRD THAT’S COMING! Thanks! 

Author MICHAEL HILL joins the program this week to discuss his new book ‘Kirby At Marvel: Volume 1 1956-1963’. This is Michael’s second book examining Jack Kirby’s work, so he’s done his research and he has a lot to say! To buy the book: https://www.lulu.com/shop/michael-hill/kirby-at-marvel/paperback/product-w84jpv.html?q=&page=1&pageSize=4 For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and to buy a t-shirt, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby Rate and review us on Apple and everywhere else! If you like the show, please share the show! Tag a friend, send a link, share a flyer, hit that like button. Help us get the word out!

BIG AL IS BACK! Alive and kickin’, Alfred Accettura, an essential part of the Jacked Kirby Krew, is back on the show! We discuss his recent health battles AND issue 134 of The Mighty Thor (September 1966). The High Evolutionary, wolves that are men, Canadian fires, the MCU, the myth of Stan Lee, Asgardians as aliens, golf, and so much more get jawed about on this epic episode! You’re gonna love it!  For Big Al on Instagram: @al_boulder For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and to buy a t-shirt, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby (Link in our IG bio, of course!) Rate and review us on Apple and everywhere else! If you like the show, please share the show! Tag a friend, send a link, share a flyer, hit that like button. Help us grow the show! Thanks!

The boys bring back an old favorite, our Kirby Question & Answer bit! We requested listeners and followers send us Kirby-centric questions that we will answer on the show! Expect some (hopefully) thoughtful responses as well as some bawdy humor as only Mike D. & Tommy can provide!  To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so go get one!  If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer and spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks! 

Matthew Allison is the creator of the comics Cankor and Sweet Sepulcher… and a fan of “King” Kirby! He joins us this week to discuss his work, Jack’s work, art, what inspires his creations, and everything else!  Check out Matthew on Instagram; @cankorr You can also visit his shop; www.matthewallison.bigcartel.com To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! 

Our friend Fred Van Lente is BACK! Back on the show and back with a brand new novel, Never Sleep, hitting shelves right now! We’ll talk about that book, and dip into a book he did for Marvel a while back, the super villain crime caper ‘MODOK’s 11’… featuring everyone’s favorite Kirby-created, mega-headed, mecha-baddy! Let’s have some fun!  You can find Fred on Instagram: @fredvanlente Give him a follow if you don’t already! And make sure you buy his new novel! To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, and spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks! 

Dino is back on the show with us to discuss his brand new project, Covid Cop! We talk about it’s genesis, it’s Kirby influence, gettin’ sick, Kamandi & Ben Boxer, making comics, and much more with this award-winning creator! It’s always a great conversation when Dean’s on the program, so sit back and enjoy! You can follow Dean on Instagram; @deanhaspiel_art There you’ll find the link to his Kickstarter!  He’s also on Facebook, so go search him and give him a follow there too! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage where you’ll find links to listen everywhere, plus our social media pages: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it! Do it! Now! Go!) Thanks! 

CHUCK PATTON, a  veteran comic book artist-turned-award-winning animator joins us this week to talk the comic book and animation industries, inspiration, art, Chuck’s projects past and present, Jack Kirby, and more!  You can follow Chuck on Instagram; @chuckpattonart And visit his website! www.artofchuckpatton.com For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage where you’ll find links to listen everywhere, plus our social media pages: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it! Do it! Now!) New episodes every Thursday! Thanks! 

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! 

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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! 

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

Episode 103- “‘Stuntman’ with Kenny Wong!”

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, kids!

Episode 100- “100th WITH RAND HOPPE!”

Episode 97- “The Mighty Joe Illidge!”

Episode 96- “Wanda & Peter”

Episode 94- “Rockin’ with Joey Cassata!”

Episode 93- “Hercules!”

Award-winning artist, writer, teacher, designer, animator, (and so much more) Mike Manley joins Tommy & Mike D for episode 92 of the show... to talk comics, Kirby, art, Darkhawk’s 30th anniversary, comic strips, history, (and so much more)! 

Follow Mike on Instagram at @drawmanley and visit his website www.MichaelColeManley.com Follow Jacked Kirby everywhere by visiting  www.flow.page/jackedkirby

Vin Iadevaia runs the popular Instagram account @KIRBYCOVERS, where he shares scans of the covers from his ever-growing collection of Jack Kirby comics! Tommy & Mike D. have a fun conversation with Vin, talking about their favorite and least favorite Kirby covers, Vin’s collection, comic book documentaries, and lots more! 

To celebrate three years of the program, Tommy & Mike D. are joined by Jacked Kirby’s behind-the-scenes tech whiz Rob Martin (of the CCD Podcast/CCD.NYC and the all-new Cult Of Pop video-cast!), and former guest Young James West Esq. (Comics For Courage non-profit) to discuss Jack “King” Kirby’s influence BEYOND the pages of comics in a thoughtful yet raucous third anniversary episode! It’s a fun time, so enjoy! 

Illustrator and author George O’Connor talks to Tommy & Mike D. about the creation of his best-selling graphic novel series THE OLYMPIANS, and how Jack Kirby influenced his work. Plus ‘90s comics, Greek myths (and why there are no great Greek myth movies), and the educational properties of comics!

•Music- “Zeus vs Thor” by Epic Rap Battles Of History

Find George online at www.georgeoconnorbooks.com

Artist Andy MacDonald, currently working on Marvel Comics’ latest Machine Man title, joins Mike D. & Tommy to talk Kirby, comics, collecting, and of course, MACHINE MAN!! 

Mike D. & Tommy hit up opening day of NYCC 2019 with their friends Big Al Accettura & Kenny Adams, recording some quick interview clips with comic book giants Art Adams, Jim Mahfood, & Michael Golden! 

Then days later they hit the studio with Kirby Krew member Joey “The Clitigator” Armao and their old friend Joseph Flesche to talk about past Comic Con experiences in this very unique episode of The Jacked Kirby Podcast! 

•Music- ‘Comic Books’ by Debbie Harry

What If the Original Marvel Bullpen Had Become the Fantastic Four? Find out by listening to this show! Jack wrote and illustrated volume 1, issue 11 of this late-‘70s Marvel Comics series, and Tommy & Mike D. talk about it... and much more... in episode 52 of The Jacked Kirby Podcast! 

•Music- “Shazam! Rap” by Daddyphatsnaps 

It’s back; INKER SPOTLIGHT!

Welcome to Episode 40... our worst episode yet! Mike D. & Tommy were tired and ill prepared while trying to deliver an episode focusing on some random characters Jack worked on during his last days at DC Comics in the mid-‘70s. There are audible yawns, unrelated tangents, rapping, good hearty laughs, and shout outs! 

GARY ESPOSITO IS ON THIS PODCAST! Yes friends, our good buddy Gary... aka The Mole Man... is back in Brooklyn after living in sunny California for a bit (albeit under the Earth’s crust), and we FINALLY have him as a guest!

Our first audio play! Recorded on the anniversary of our very first episode, Tommy & Mike D are joined by Jacked Kirby Krew members JOEY ARMAO, REVEREND SAL, BIG “AL” ACCETTURA, YOUNG JAMES WEST, & super-producer ROB MARTIN in bringing to life the classic Fantastic Four story from issue 51 of the original series (1966) entitled “This Man... This Monster!” Oh, it’s a good time! Happy Anniversary to us! (But YOU, lucky listener, get the gift!)

•Music- ‘Fantastic Voyage’ by Lakeside

“Captain America Lives Again!” in Marvel Comics’ issue number 4, volume 1, of The Avengers! (1964) Mike D. & TL are joined once again by their pal Big Al Boulder to talk about this penultimate issue of the early Marvel superhero line, and its effect on the Marvel Universe for years to come! More singing, more Gary jokes, and more shout-outs than the Hulk can carry! Join us for some fun!

DC Comics’ ‘1st Issue Special’ title had Jack Kirby creating some... interesting characters. In this episode, TL & Mike D. talk about the ill-fated “first issues” of ATLAS & THE DINGBATS OF DANGER STREET! (Plus Cosby Kids, shout-outs, & Gary jokes galore!) •Music- “Playground” by Another Bad Creation

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ is upon us! Although Jack didn’t create Thanos, he created or co-created a ton of characters appearing in the new Russo Bros.’ MCU movie... so Mike D. & Tommy are gonna talk about ‘em in this episode! •Music- “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears For Fears

Tommy & Mike pick another five random things about the "King of Comics" that they either love, hate, or are confused by. Random fun! Big laughs!  Music- "I Got 5 On It" by Luniz

Hosts Mike D. and TL talk about Jack Kirby's two stories in issues 4 & 5 of the Marvel anthology series 'Chamber of Darkness' (from 1970). Added bonus; Mike sings '90s r'n'b! Music- "Back At One" by Brian McKnight

Tommy and Mike D. discuss the recent announcement of the upcoming New Gods movie, helmed by director Ava DuVernay, digging into their skepticism and hopes for the film. They also pick their dream cast, like real nerds! Music- "Bizarre" by U-God

Mike D., TL, and guest Young James talk about the long-lasting impression left by the 1966 three issue Fantastic Four arc famously known as "The Galactus Trilogy"! The art, the impact, the outfits, and ... the Wu-Tang?! Music- "Surfing with the Alien"- by Joe Satriani

Hosts Tommy and Mike D. explore the underground Colony of Apokalips with special guest James West Esq., digging up dirt on Forager aka Bug! The discussion starts with the character's introduction by King Kirby, and tunnels all the way to Mike & Lee Allred's DC's Young Animal 2017 miniseries... with many fun detours along the way! Music- "Bug City"- by The Presidents of the United States of America

Tommy and Mike D. talk the Black Panther with their pal Joey Armao. The discussion starts with Jack Kirby's original concept drawing and leads up to the Marvel Studios' hit movie... with lots of twists and turns along the way! 

Music- "Bloody Waters" -Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Anderson Paak, & James Blake)

Mike D & TL introduce a new feature called "5 Things", where they talk about five random things they each love (or hate) regarding The King's work... and Tommy attempts a German accent!

Tommy & Mike D talk about the Jack Kirby touches in the recently released movies 'Thor: Ragnarok' and 'Justice League', and they ponder future film and tv possibilities using other Kirby creations!

Join hosts Mike D and Tommy as they host CCD’s 4th annual LIVE PODCAST from St. Mark’s Comics to kick of NYCC Superweek!!! Guests Fred Van Lente, Rand Hoppe and Arlen Schumer join the boys as well as CCD’s own Jedi Rob!!! 

Mike D & Tommy are joined by comic historian Arlen Schumer to discuss the historical significance of Jack's body of work as well many other fantastic topics...

Mike D & Tommy are joined by artist Joe Milazzo to discuss Jack's adaption to the film 2001: A Space Odyssey- Marvel Treasury Edition (1976)

Join hosts Tommy Lombardozzi, Mike D & special guest Al Accettura as the take a trip across the Bi-Frost Bridge to Asgard !!!

Join host Mike D for a short "Fireside Chat" about Mister Miracle Issue #1, one of his favorite Kirby comic issues ever!!!

This week Tommy & Mike D discuss Jack's influence on the MCU (and TV shows), both over the last 9 years and moving forward!

Mike D & Tommy are joined by Nelson DeCastro, Vin Ferrante & Rand Hoppe at the FIRST EVER live recording of the Jacked Kirby Podcast! 

Mike D & Tommy are joined by James West & Joey Armao as they discuss some of Jack's greatest comic covers,  including their own personal faves!

Mike D & Tommy are joined by Al Accettura & Joey Armao as they travel across the universe alongside Kirby on his many cosmic adventures.

Hosts Mike D & Tommy are joined by James West and Reverend Sal to discuss the importance of the Fantastic Four, the First Family of Comics.