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Episode 235- “The Midnight Monster!”

Jacked Kirby

Release Date: 02/01/2024

Episode 263- “Space Vampire! show art Episode 263- “Space Vampire!

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We start our annual month of spooky-centric Kirby stuff, JackedTober, with a really wacky “space vampire” story from Marvel Comics’ Captain America annual 3 (1976). Join us as we sink our teeth into ‘The Thing From The Black Hole Star’! Bust out your pumpkin stout, sit back, and enjoy!    To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: There’s also a link there to purchase a Jacked Kirby t-shirt nice!    If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And...

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Episode 262- “George Gets Thor!” show art Episode 262- “George Gets Thor!”

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Right on the release of his ‘Asgardians: Thor’ graphic novel , our buddy George O’Connor is back with us to discuss the issue of Marvel Comics’ Thor (issue 171, 1969) that made him “get” Thor… then love him forever! Plus, the Wrecker! Always a fun time with Gorgeous George on the show!  Check out what George has going on by visiting his website: And follow him on Instagram: @thegeorgeoconnor Listen to his podcasts, too!  @hypotheticalisland  @seddy_bimco To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: There’s...

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Episode 261- “‘70s Sandman!” show art Episode 261- “‘70s Sandman!”

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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:    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!

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Episode 260- “Forever People: Issue 1!” show art Episode 260- “Forever People: Issue 1!”

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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:    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...

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Episode 259- “Ho Che’s Back!” show art Episode 259- “Ho Che’s Back!”

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Our buddy HO CHE ANDERSON is BACK on the show, this time to discuss his current project ‘The Most Embarrassing Things I’ve Ever Done: Drawings 1986-1991’… a collection of his teenage art in book form from Black Eye Books! Plus the comics that have influenced him over the years, movies, Plus the comics that have influenced him over the years, movies, Olympics scandals, rapping, Kirby’s career, and more!It’s always a treat having Ho Che on, and always a good conversation. You can check out his crowdfunder and support the book NOW by visiting this link:  And, you can follow...

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Episode 258- “Summer Special!” show art Episode 258- “Summer Special!”

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This week it’s out Summer Special, wherein the fellas decide to risk it all by going swimming right after lunch… that is to say, jumping in with no topic, no theme, and no floatation device! Will they swim like gold medal Olympians and deliver a fun-filled episode you’ll remember forever…  or will they be brought under by a Great White, forcing you all to live on memorializing what could have been a great episode? Listen and find out!    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...

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Episode 257- “Kamandi Does Chicago!” show art Episode 257- “Kamandi Does Chicago!”

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An ape army is in pursuit of Kamandi… and they all encounter gopher people, a giant worm, robo-gangsters, and more craziness en route to Chicago in Kamandi, The Last Boy On Earth issues 17-20! Kirby creates some wacky scenarios for our boy, and we’re along for the ride… so join us!   If you like the show, spread the word! Tag a friend, share a flyer, send a link!    You can find links to listen to the show on several podcast platforms as well as links to our social media pages here: 

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Episode 256- “The Losers!” show art Episode 256- “The Losers!”

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No, it’s not an episode about Tommy & Mike D., it’s an episode about the team of WW2 soldiers featured in the DC Comics series Our Fighting Forces that Jack Kirby took over for a stint, starting with the issue we’ll be discussing (151) here! Kirby excelled at war comics… so what did we think of THIS one, technically his last foray into the genre? Listen and find out!    For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen to the podcast everywhere, links to our social media pages, AND a link to score yourself a stylish tee, visit;   If you like the show, spread...

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Episode 255- “The Many Faces Of… “ show art Episode 255- “The Many Faces Of… “

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This week, ANDREW POST & DAVE WEXLER join us to discuss their new art project ‘zine ‘The Many Faces Of Jack Kirby’! What inspired them to make it? What’s their relationship with Kirby’s work? What do his art and creations mean to them? Listen and find out!!!     You can contact Dave through his Instagram page (@west_coast_davengers) to get the ‘zine! Plus, follow him AND Andrew (@andrewp_cc) to check out all they’re up to (art, podcasts, comic book collecting, etc! Fun shit!)   For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen to the podcast everywhere,...

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Episode 254- “Space Beasts!” show art Episode 254- “Space Beasts!”

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Pop-collage artist Jerry Nelson aka JCrash is back on the show, this time to dive into Marvel’s Tales To Astonish story “When The Space Beasts Attack!” (Issue 29, December 1961)… plus we’ll talk about our favorite alien invasion flicks and Jerry’s new ‘zine! It’s some out of this world fun!   You can follow JCrash on Instagram: @jcrashart And you can buy his stuff at his website: Support living artists!!!   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: ...

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This week, we dive into Marvel’s April 1962 issue of Journey Into Mystery, issue 79, featuring the story  ‘The Midnight Monster’… which might be a precursor for the Incredible Hulk! We discuss the similarities, the similar influences, and the probability that this little tale births the creation of Bruce Banner’s alter ego! 
 
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