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Episode 286- “Return Of The New Gods!”

Jacked Kirby

Release Date: 05/22/2025

Episode 291- “Lord of the Jungle!” show art Episode 291- “Lord of the Jungle!”

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It’s finally hot! And to celebrate this hot-ass weather, we’re talking a 60 year trip back in time with the Uncanny X-Men to the jungles of the Savage Land to meet Ka-Zar! Join us as we break down issue 10 of Marvel Comics’ X-Men from January 1965!    For Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: There’s also a link there to purchase a cool Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! And please rate and review the show wherever ya can. Thanks! 

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Episode 290- “Blue Bolt!” show art Episode 290- “Blue Bolt!”

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This week we take a step back into the Golden Age of comics and visit the first work credited to both Joe Simon & Jack Kirby, 1940’s BLUE BOLT! We’ll specifically visit the Bolt’s third issue, and talk about his creation and history.    For Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: There’s also a link there to purchase a swell Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! And please rate and review the show wherever ya can. Thanks! 

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Episode 289- “With Clifford Meth!” show art Episode 289- “With Clifford Meth!”

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Writer/editor/publisher CLIFFORD METH joins us this week to talk about his varied career (comics, sci-fi, horror, filmed entertainment), his charitable efforts for creators dealing with financial strain in an industry not known for taking care of their own, creative endeavors, and, he even has a Kirby story! Cliff’s a swell guy, so come shoot the shit with us!   Check out Cliff on Instagram; @cliffordmeth And check out his book ‘COMIC BOOK BABYLON’ on Kindle!    For Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: There’s also a link...

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Episode 288- “Mighty One!” with Matthew Allison show art Episode 288- “Mighty One!” with Matthew Allison

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Artist & comic book-maker MATTHEW ALLISON is back on the show with us to discuss Jack Kirby’s Kamandi issue 29 from 1975! This is a seminal issue in the run. We also discuss his latest Sweet Sepulcher project, and how YOU can support it! Comix, baby! It’s always fun to talk to a great artist AND fan of the King! Check out Matthew on Instagram; @cankorr You’ll find links there to support his latest project.  You can also visit his shop; And support Sweet Sepulcher HERE: To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: ...

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Episode 287- “The Eternals Annual!” show art Episode 287- “The Eternals Annual!”

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Jack Kirby produced one annual for his Eternals series at Marvel in 1977… and this week artist, comic book-maker, former East Coaster, and Kirby fan WILLIAM HERNANDEZ joins us to discuss it!  What did we think… ? Listen and find out!    You can find and follow Bill on Instagram:  @therealintrovertedart   For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a place to buy yourself a nifty Jacked Kirby t-shirt, visit our FlowPage:    If you like the show, share the show! Spread the word, tell a buddy, tag a friend!...

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Episode 286- “Return Of The New Gods!” show art Episode 286- “Return Of The New Gods!”

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In April of 1976, DC Comics attempted to bring back Jack Kirby’s Fourth World characters using their First Issue Special title as a test launch. This week we discuss that non-Kirby New Gods story with Lego master, comic collector, musician, & Kirby super-fan ADAM JAMES! We have thoughts…    You can check out Adam’s collection AND his Lego creations on his Instagram: @4thworldadam There, you’ll also find a link to check out his Lycantones Bandcamp page! Give him a follow (and a listen)!    For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our...

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Episode 285- “With Jerry Ma!” show art Episode 285- “With Jerry Ma!”

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This week, artist JERRY MA joins us! We talk about his upcoming Conan collaboration with Walt Simonson, drawing comics, art, Kirby, and the ‘The Monkey King in Chinatown: Illustrated Journeys of a Chinese Legend in NYC’ … a cool gallery show taking place this month at Pearl River Mart in NYC (452 Broadway) featuring him and a slew of talented Chinese-American artists!   Jerry has been around awhile and is involved in a lot of cool shit, so have a listen and find out about it all!   You can find Jerry on IG: @epicprops for info on the gallery show, and you can check out his...

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Episode 284- “(Murder) Kingdom Of The Damned!” with Fred Van Lente show art Episode 284- “(Murder) Kingdom Of The Damned!” with Fred Van Lente

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Our friend and scribe supreme FRED VAN LENTE returns to discuss some torturous theme parks! Fred has a new trade coming out as this episode drops, collecting his series Murder Kingdom… and we’re gonna pair that with a delicious chilled glass of Forever People issue 4 (DC Comics, December 1971), featuring diabolical Desaad’s Happyland! Oh what fun! Plus, we discuss his BRAND new book, The Future Is ******!    You can find FVL on Instagram: @fredvanlente And his LinkTree has links to all of his doings, books, writing lessons and more!    For all things Jacked Kirby,...

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Episode 283- “The Black Musketeers!” show art Episode 283- “The Black Musketeers!”

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Our Jamaican buddy Sam James is visiting us here in the US via Germany, so we’ve decided to have some fun with him covering issue number 9 of Jack Kirby’s Black Panther series! What do we think of 1978’s “The Black Musketeers”?! Listen and find out!   It’s always great having Sam on (it’s been a few years since his last visit), so come have some fun with US black musketeers!    You can follow Sam on IG: @sjamesjr1 And check out his bar-centric business page @barprints for the best in bar culture AND his cool cocktail videos!   For all things Jacked Kirby,...

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Episode 282- “With Ryan Dunlavey!” show art Episode 282- “With Ryan Dunlavey!”

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Cartoonist RYAN DUNLAVEY is FINALLY on the show to talk about his career, comic book artists as cartoonists, how Kirby has influenced his work, AND his upcoming (this weekend) appearance at the Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase (@BICSbrooklyn on Instagram- go follow!) We’ve known Ryan awhile now, so we’re glad to finally have him on the program! Fun shit!   You can follow Ryan on Instagram: @ryan.dunlavey  And for his shop, portfolio, and links to buy some of his books, or to commission a drawing, visit his LinkTree!    For all things Jacked Kirby, including links...

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In April of 1976, DC Comics attempted to bring back Jack Kirby’s Fourth World characters using their First Issue Special title as a test launch. This week we discuss that non-Kirby New Gods story with Lego master, comic collector, musician, & Kirby super-fan ADAM JAMES! We have thoughts… 
 
You can check out Adam’s collection AND his Lego creations on his Instagram: @4thworldadam
There, you’ll also find a link to check out his Lycantones Bandcamp page! Give him a follow (and a listen)! 
 
For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a place to buy yourself a sweet Jacked Kirby t-shirt, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby
 
If you like the show, share the show! Spread the word, tell a buddy, tag a friend! And make sure you rate and review us wherever you can! Thanks, kids!