Jacked Kirby – Details, episodes & analysis

Joe Simon and Jack Kirby team up one last time at DC Comics, revisiting and revamping the Sandman (a character they worked on in the ‘40s) for the ‘70s… and we discuss the debut issue from January of 1974.   You can find links to listen to the show on several podcast platforms as well as links to follow our social media pages, AND a link to buy a Jacked Kirby tee, here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby   If you like the show, spread the word! Tag a friend, share a flyer, send a link! Also, rate and review us wherever you can rate and review us! Thanks!

Mike D. & Tommy are hanging out with a bunch of teens, going back to school and way back to 1971 with the Forever People! We discuss Jack Kirby’s first true Fourth World title’s first issue, in the Jacked Kirby style you know and love! What did we think? Listen and find out!   You can find links to listen to the show on several podcast platforms as well as links to follow our social media pages, AND a link to buy a Jacked Kirby tee, here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby   If you like the show, spread the word! Tag a friend, share a flyer, send a link! Also, rate and review us wherever you can rate and review us! Thanks!

Mike D. & Tommy discuss the the Nick Fury/SHIELD sci-fi spy story ‘Operation: Brain Blast!’ from Marvel’s Strange Tales issue 141 (November 1965)! It’s espionage at its wackiest!   You can find all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen on all platforms, our social media pages, and where to get your very own cool-as-shit Jacked Kirby t-shirt) at on our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby    If you like the show, please share the show! Repost a flyer, share an IG post, tell a friend, tag a friend, etc. And of course, rate and review us on Apple or wherever the hell else you can rate and review podcasts! 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! 

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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!!!