Jacked Kirby

Rob Syers is a beer-drinkin’, cigarette-smokin’, comic book-lovin’ pop-artist, cartoonist, creator of Gumballhead the Cat, AND a big Jack Kirby fan! We talk to him this week about Kirby’s unsung ‘80s work, creator-owned properties & the rigamarole involved with reprinting them, the burdens of being a superhero, beer, and much more!    Follow Rob on Instagram: @gumballheadthecat where you’ll find links to all his stuff!  Also, www.gumballheadthecat.com   For all of Jacked Kirby’s listening links and social media pages, visit: www.flow.page/jackedkirby   If you like the show, spread the word! Share it! Tell a friend, tag a friend, forward the flyer! Thanks!   

This week, we discuss the harbinger of death in the Fourth World, the Black Racer! Debuting in issue 3 of DC’s New Gods series (June 1971), Jack Kirby creates a skiing scourge of the gods, using the Vietnam War as his catalyst. We discuss how to read the Fourth World titles, how war effected the creative process of Kirby and others, Vietnam movies, Mike going back to school, and more!   Find all our listening & social media links here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby   If you like the show, spread the word! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer! And if you’re listening on Apple, please rate & review the show! Thanks! 

This week we’re joined with artist, writer, & comic book creator HO CHE ANDERSON, discussing his history with Jack Kirby’s work, our thoughts on why Kirby took a lot of crap in an industry he helped define, writing screenplays vs. writing comics, the Star Wars prequels, names, “dinner for two”, and much more! Great conversation with a great dude! Listen & enjoy!    You can find HC on Instagram: @hocheandsrson69 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 and our social media pages, visit: 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! Thanks! 

Introduced in Fantastic Four issue 36 (December, 1964) the OTHER FF, the FRIGHTFUL FOUR, would go on to play a big role in the original 102 issue run of the original Jack Kirby & Stan Lee Fantastic Four series! Marvel world building at its best! Plus, we discuss our Patreon (coming soon!), Wrestlemania II, current creators breathing new life into old characters, and Belinda Carlisle in Playboy!   Find links to listen, and our social media pages, HERE: www.flow.page/jackedkirby   If you like the show, share the show! Tell a friend, rage a friend, and rate & review us on Apple! Thanks, guys! 

We’re joined this week by our friend Jarred Smith, an artist and comic book creator, to discuss the Marvel monster Goom! He’s a favorite over here at Jacked Kirby, and Jarred’s a big fan too, so we figured we’d have a little fun discussing this alien from Planet X who’s been around since 1961!    Follow Jarred on Instagram: @sassafrassdoom There, you can find a link to check out his comics! Do it up!    For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen to the podcast AND our social media pages, visit: www.flow.page/jackedkirby   And if you like the show, share the show! Tell a friend, tag a friend, spread the word! 

This week, we’re joined by Brandon Bloxdorf, one of the two Brandons behind the Apollo City Comics Podcast empire… shooting the shit about doing comics-based podcasts and why he started his, the comic book industry, movies & tv, “Drank & Drawl” and the usual Jacked Kirby shenanigans you know and love! Check it out!   And make sure to follow and listen to Apollo City Comics Podcast, which can be found everywhere; www.linktr.ee/apollocitycomics   And of course, you can find Jacked Kirby’s listening links and social media pages by visiting our FlowPage!  www.flow.page/jackedkirby   If you like the show, share the show! Tell a friend, tag a friend, share on your feeds, and rate & review us if you’re listening on Apple! Thanks, kids!

It’s a bit of a departure for us, as we’re joined by Steve Carleton (co-host of The Geekz Podcast) to discuss at length some current pop-culture news, specifically Marvel Studio’s project announcements from last week’s San Diego Comic Con! What are we looking forward to? What are we skeptical of? Will we see any new Kirby characters on screen?! Have a listen and find out! Also, Eisner Awards!    Check out The Geekz Podcast (formerly The League of Geekz) wherever you can listen to podcasts (make sure you search Geekz with a Z!) And find Steve and his art on Instagram at @boondox_art   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!

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!