Best Jackkirby Podcasts (2025)

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#273: August 1976 (w/Seanbaby) - "Improbable As It May Seem -- The Impossible Man is Back In Town!" 1:08:35

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After teaching the internet what humor was in the 1990s, Seanbaby wrote for a number of publications that were all ruined by venture capitalists. He then cofounded 1900HOTDOG, the last comedy website, which delivers the hilarity on a daily basis, like the internet used to when this was a proper country. For over 90 minutes of bonus content — our co…

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Episode 290- “Blue Bolt!” 1:12:54

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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: www.flow.page/jackedkirby The…

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PREVIEW - #272: MARTIAN by the Month 02 - "Washington Nightmare!" 8:30

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Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits partially or entirely outside of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters. Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month…

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Episode 289- “With Clifford Meth!” 1:15:22

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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 s…

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#271: July 1976 (w/Brian Michael Bendis) - "Captain America's Bicentennial Battles" 1:29:41

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Brian Michael Bendis gets very embarrassed whenever anyone goes on about his many, many accomplishments. So suffice it to say that he’s written many of our favorite comics, and probably a whole bunch of yours too. Join him on jinxworld.com at the Powers Level for instant access to behind-the-scenes content, archived Masterclass sessions, and much m…

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Episode 288- “Mighty One!” with Matthew Allison 1:29:48

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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; @can…

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#270: MARTIAN by the Month 01 - "The War of the Worlds!" 56:37

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Every other week, we'll be focusing on a Marvel series that sits partially or entirely outside of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover will be available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes will be exclusive to our Patreon supporters. Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth f…

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Episode 287- “The Eternals Annual!” 1:30:32

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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 lis…

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#269: June 1976 (w/Chris Gethard) - "Nova" 1:27:03

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Chris Gethard is a very funny and talented comedian, actor, author, and podcaster, who you've seen in everything from The Office to The Other Guys. He's also the creative mind behind Wellness Together's Laughing Together program, which brings comedy workshops into schools as a low-impact, destigmatized entry point into conversations regarding menta…

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Episode 286- “Return Of The New Gods!” 1:28:11

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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…

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#268: May 1976 (w/The Comics Canon) - "Greater Love Hath No X-Man..." 1:33:32

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The Comics Canon podcast, hosted by Kevin Moreau and Curt Holman, reads, reviews, and renders judgment on some of the best comic books of yesterday and today. It's one of our favorite comics podcasts and well worth your time! For 80+ minutes of bonus content — including 24 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/…

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Episode 285- “With Jerry Ma!” 1:28:53

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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 Chine…

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#267: April 1976 - "The Day of the Gods" 1:27:53

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For 70+ minutes of bonus content — including 19 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 150 extended and exclusive episodes! Stories Covered in this Episode: "The Day of the Gods" - Eternals #1, written by Jack Kirby, art by Jack Kirby…

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Episode 284- “(Murder) Kingdom Of The Damned!” with Fred Van Lente 1:40:48

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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! …

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#266: March 1976 (w/Douglas Wolk) - "Captain America's Love Story" 1:30:49

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Douglas Wolk is the Eisner Award-winning author of Reading Comics: How Graphic Novels Work and What They Mean and All of the Marvels: A Journey to the Ends of the Biggest Story Ever Told. Subscribe to his daily Marvel Comics book club, The 616 Society, and check out his story in the brand-new Giant-Size '63, a loving tribute to 1963 by Alan Moore, …

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Episode 283- “The Black Musketeers!” 1:38:09

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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 …

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#265: February 1976 - "The Tomb of Dr. Strange!" 1:15:04

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For nearly 60 minutes of bonus content — including our discussion of Amazing Spider-Man #156 and the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 150 extended and exclusive episodes! Stories Covered in this Episode: "Introducing: Mind-Wave and His Fearsome Think Tan…

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Episode 282- “With Ryan Dunlavey!” 1:17:42

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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!…

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#264: January 1976 (w/Gerry Conway) - "The Battle of the Century!" 1:43:28

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Gerry Conway is one of the true legends of comics, having written just about every major Marvel and DC character over the last 60 years. At 19 years old, he was the third person to write Amazing Spider-Man, after Stan Lee and Roy Thomas, and he is the co-creator of the Punisher, the Jackal, the original Ms. Marvel, Man-Thing, and Werewolf by Night …

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Episode 281- “Toyin’ Around!” 1:18:25

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We’re back after a little forced hiatus, and we’re talkin’ toys. KIRBY toys! From some of Marvel’s very first products, to Kenner’s Super Powers, to the current McFarlane line… and everything in between. Which are our favorites, which are on our wishlists, which do we have in our Kirby Collections… listen and find out! For all things Jacked Kirby, …

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#263: December 1975 (w/Matt Fraction) - "Omega the Unknown" 1:26:11

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Matt Fraction is about to become the new writer of Batman, and yes, we feel terribly betrayed. For 90+ minutes of bonus content — including our coverage of Howard the Duck #2 and the Mighty MBTM Checklist and so much more nonsense — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 150 extended…

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#262: November 1975 / MONSTER by the Month 13 - "Blood In the Waters" 1:14:36

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For 65 minutes of bonus content — including our coverage of Marvel Chillers #3 and the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Subscribers at the $5/month level get instant access to our bonus feed of content that contains over 150 extended and exclusive episodes. Stories Covered in this Episode: "Blood In the Waters" - …

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#261: October 1975 (w/Mark Evanier) - "Screamer In the Brain!" 1:28:14

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Mark Evanier's list of professional credits runs from Garfield and Friends to Groo the Wanderer. But he got his start as Jack Kirby’s assistant, and he’s the author of the definitive Jack Kirby biography, Kirby: King of Comics. Space Circus, his collaboration with Sergio Aragonés, has recently come back into print from Dark Horse. For just under tw…

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Episode 280- “Quasimodo And The Surfer!” 1:13:08

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Hot on the heels of last week’s episode, we’re jumping back into a Fantastic Four Annual (annual 5 from summer of ‘67) and the return of Quasimodo in the very first Silver Surfer solo story, "The Peerless Power of the Silver Surfer"! We bust it down, explore the cosmos, & have some laughs all in the patented Jacked Kirby style you know and love! Fo…

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#260: September 1975 (w/Will and Kevin Hines) - "The End of a Vampire!" 1:30:27

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Will and Kevin Hines are brothers, lifelong comics fans, and kind of comedians who host the Screw It, We’re Just Gonna Talk About Comics podcast, the only podcast in human history where two brothers talk about a thing that they like. For 115 minutes of bonus content (WHAT??!) — including our coverage of Amazing Spider-Man #151, Fantastic Four #164-…

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Episode 279- “Quasimodo!” 1:16:45

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This week we dig into Marvel Comics’ Fantastic Four annual 4 from 1966, focusing on the main story ‘The Torch That Was’… which features the Quasi-Motivational Destruct Organism computer aka QuasiMoDO! What a story! What a character! What fun! Bust out your copy and join us as we discuss this wacky FF tale! For all things Jacked Kirby, including lin…

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#259: August 1975 (w/Michael Dean) - "Spider-Man... or Spider-Clone?" 1:30:17

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Michael Dean has been an editor at The Comics Journal since 1999 and is the co-author (with Tom Spurgeon) of the oral history of Fantagraphics Books, Comics As Art: We Told You So. He’s currently editing Fantagraphics’ Lost Marvels series, which restores forgotten Marvel classics in beautiful hardcover editions. Volume One reprints the never-before…

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Episode 278- “2001 Issue 1!” 1:36:49

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It’s been awhile, but he’s back! Our friend JOSEPH MILAZZO (Brooklyn-based artist, writer, musician, & lover of all things ethereal) returns to the program to discuss Marvel Comics ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ issue 1 from December of 1976. Kirby’s series picks up where his Treasury Edition adaption of the Stanley Kubrick movie leaves off. What did we t…

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#258: July 1975 (w/David F. Walker) - "Planet of the Apes" 1:26:41

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David F. Walker is the multiple Eisner Award-winning writer of Bitter Root with Chuck Brown and Sanford Greene. He picked up another Eisner Award with artist Marcus Kwame Anderson for The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History. Their latest collaboration is the Alex Award-winning and NAACP Image Award-nominated Big Jim and the White Boy. He j…

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Episode 277- “The Martian!” 1:34:37

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Mike D. came across this wacky little story in Marvel Comics’ Journey Into Mystery issue 57 (cover dated March 1960) titled “The Martian Who Stole My Body!"…. so we’re gonna discuss it on this episode! Plus, martians in pop culture! It’s gonna be out of this world! (Sorry, sorry.) For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, o…

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#257: June 1975 (w/Stephanie Williams) - "Panther's Rage" 1:15:53

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Stephanie Williams is a comic book writer and historian whose work has been featured on NPR, Rotten Tomatoes, SyFy Wire, the AV Club, Nerdist, and Den of Geek. Her comics writing has appeared in Marvel Voices: Legacy and Wakanda for Marvel Comics, and a number of Wonder Woman and Nubia titles for DC. She’s the co-creator of the webcomics Parenthood…

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Episode 276- “Disney Time!” 1:28:06

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We’re doing something a little different with this episode, discussing the Jack Kirby-adjacent, very recent Marvel Comic ‘What If… ? Mickey And Friends Became The Fantastic Four?’.. and were joined by our good friend writer, filmmaker, podcaster, and roastmaster CHRIS LAUDANDO… a Disneyphile if ever there was one! We’re gonna have some Space Mounta…

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#255: May 1975 (w/Mark Russell) - "The Stalker Called Moon Knight" 1:22:27

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Mark Russell is the Eisner Award-winning writer of Not All Robots, co-created with Mike Deodato Jr., as well as the writer and co-creator of Billionaire Island with artist Steve Pugh, Second Coming with Richard Pace, and the Eisner-nominated Traveling to Mars with Roberto Meli. Marvel fans know him as the writer of Fantastic Four: Life Story and th…

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Episode 275- “Uneventful Celebration!” 1:27:08

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After a short hiatus, we’re back! And we’re celebrating our 275th episode by doing absolutely nothing! Wooohooo! Mike D. & Tommy shoot the shit about various topics including Instagram, The Terminator, folk horror, Red Lobster, comics, Stephen King, and more! Join us for some fun! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jacke…

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#252: ESSENTIAL MBTM VOL. 8 - All New, All Different! (June 1972 - April 1975) 3:39:59

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Our Season 8 recap covers all of these issues, more or less: Amazing Adventures#14-17, Amazing Spider-Man #112-146, Astonishing Tales#14-30, Avengers #103-137, Captain America #153-187, Captain Marvel #22-39, The Cat #1-4, Daredevil #91-123, Defenders #2-25, Doctor Strange (vol. 2) #1-8, Fantastic Four #126-160, Incredible Hulk #155-189, Iron Man #…

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Episode 274- “1st Of ‘25!” 1:13:24

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Oh man, it’s been a year so far! For our first episode of 2025, we talk about what’s been going on in Jacked Kirby Land! Sickness, birthdays, post-holiday craziness… and we discuss some plans for the new year, some resolutions, and some Kirby wishlist items. For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find link…

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Episode 273- “Marley’s Ghost!” With Gideon Kendall 1:35:46

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We have a special holiday treat this week, as artist GIDEON KENDALL joins us to discuss his new graphic novel ‘Harvey Kurtzman’s Marley’s Ghost: A Christmas Carol’, a project long in the making that is finally available… just in time for Xmas! We discuss the genesis of this project, Gideon’s career, and his thoughts on Jack Kirby. Pour yourself a s…

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Episode 272- “The Red Ghost!” 1:29:33

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We’re taking a trip back to 1963 to discuss Fantastic Four issue 13… more specifically the villain of that issue, the Red Ghost! We figured since he’s rumored to be appearing in the upcoming MCU FF movie, now’s a good time to talk about the comic book introduction of one Ivan Kragoff and his indescribable super-apes! Plus, The Watcher! For all thin…

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#233EX: MONSTER by the Month 11 (w/Jennifer aka Comics Will Break Your Heart) EXTENDED - "The Hell-Bound Hero!" 2:21:36

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We return to the Marvel Monsterverse with Jennifer aka Comics Will Break Your Heart for a look at some of the key creepy comics of the summer of 1974, including Werewolf by Night vs. Frankenstein, and Satan vs. Ghost Rider and... Jesus?! Thank you for supporting us on Patreon! This Patreon-exclusive extended episode contains one full hour of bonus …

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#207: December 1973 Omnibus (w/Jennifer from Comics Will Break Your Heart) - "Death Stalks the Demolition Derby!" 1:34:15

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This is our Patreon-exclusive November 1973 Omnibus, featuring local Portland comics streamer and journalist Jennifer aka Comics Will Break Your Heart, and covering all 14 of the Marvel comics that we didn't get to last week, including: "Betrayed!" - Amazing Spider-Man #130, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, …

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#186EX: MONSTER by the Month 05 (w/Jennifer from Comics Will Break Your Heart) EXTENDED - "Die, Die My Daughter!" 2:08:22

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Jennifer from Comic Books Will Break Your Heart joins us for a fifth helping of Marvel's monster comics! The Man-Thing saves a baby! Ghost Rider takes frequent naps between sick stunts! The Werewolf fights sharks and helicopters! Dracula time-travels through black mirrors! And we learn a valuable lesson about how dads are the true monsters! Senior …

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Episode 271- “With Rick Parker!” 1:41:49

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Episode 271- “With Rick Parker!” Legendary comic book letterer, artist, and now author RICK PARKER joins us to bestow upon us a little bit of inspiration and life advice, as well as discuss his brand new (and quite wonderful) graphic novel ‘DRAFTED’ (available wherever you can buy books!) We had a great time talking with Rick about his career, his …

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Episode 270- “With Mike Allred!” 1:42:44

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Episode 270- “With Mike Allred!” We finally get to sit down with consummate comic book creator MIKE ALLRED! A huge name in both the independent and mainstream comic book landscapes, we talk to Red about his career (the guy created Madman! C’mon!), comics, Kirby, and much more! What a treat. We’re glad to finally have Mike on the show, and you’ll be…

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Episode 269- “Arnim Zola!” with Dean Haspiel 2:03:20

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Our homie Dean Haspiel returns to the show to discuss his latest Kickstarter campaign (Chest Face!), and how it relates to this episode’s subject, the bizarre Captain America villain Arnim Zola! We’ll discuss the influence and impetus for Dino’s new work (which you can support at the link below… hurry!), while also breaking down Zola’s introduction…

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Episode 268- “Stan Lee Lied?!” with Chuck Gower 2:06:56

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This week, CHARLES GOWER (aka Chaz aka Chuck- so many names!) joins us to discuss the controversy and crimes featured in his new book ‘Stan Lee Lied: Your Handy Guide to Every Lie in The Origins of Marvel Comics’… oh boy! The book is available everywhere right now, but the conversation only takes place RIGHT HERE! Listen & learn, true believers! Yo…

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Episode 267- “Trilogy Of Terror!” 1:45:17

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We wrap up our annual month of spooky JackedTober episodes with a trio of tales meant to coincide (kinda) with the three stories featured in the classic 1975 made-for-TV movie Trilogy Of Terror! ‘Detour Lorelei on Highway 52’ from Black Magic issue 18, ‘Voodoo on 10th Avenue’ from Black Magic issue 4, and finally ‘I Learned The Monstrous Secret of …

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Episode 266- “With Chris Anderson!” 1:49:48

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Etrigan gets a devilish doppelgänger, Klarion the witchboy is pulling the strings, Gargora needs a new head, and we sit down with storyboard artist, writer, and lover of the macabre CHRIS ANDERSON to discuss issues 14 & 15 of Jack Kirby’s DC Comic The Demon! Plus we get to hear about some of the cool shit Chris is working on! Fun stuff! You can fol…

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Episode 265- “The Genie!” with The Geekz 2:00:53

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Back for their annual JackedTober visit, our friends Alil Kunica and Steve Carleton (co-hosts of The Geekz Podcast- check ‘em out!) join us to discuss the story “The Genie With The Light Brown Hair” from Journey Into Mystery issue 76 (Marvel Comics, November 1961). We also get into some scary movie talk, particularly movies about evil djinns, and t…

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Episode 264- “Beautiful Freak!” with Bart Mixon 2:35:51

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Returning to the program, Hollywood special effects veteran, comic book fan, and all around cool dude BART MIXON brings with him a twisted tale of the macabre for us to discuss; Joe Simon & Jack Kirby’s story ‘The Greatest Horror Of Them All’, from Black Magic issue 29 (April, 1954). Plus we talk about some movies Bart has worked on (of which there…

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Episode 263- “Space Vampire! 1:25:55

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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 …