Join Jack Kirby fans Mike D & Tommy Lombardozzi as they invite weekly guests to discuss and explore the work and contributions of the comic book industry's greatest creator, with lots of laughs along the way! All hail the King of Comics!
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Bryan, Robb, and Jamie take a month-by-month journey into the history of Marvel Comics. Get extended episodes at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. NEW LISTENERS: catch up quickly with the "Essential MBTM" season recap episodes! (Not affiliated with Marvel Comics.)
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Stephen Lacey and Andrew Leyland are your guide to Marvel's First Family, The Fantastic Four. Starting at the very beginning of the Marvel Age of Comics, they cover every issue of The Fantastic Four, every spinoff title (Strange Tales, Marvel Two-In-One, FF, and more), every guest appearance and every cameo, all in order of publication.
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PREVIEW - #285: MARTIAN by the Month 08 - "Mourning Prey"
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#284: January 1977 - "The Gentleman's Name Is Magneto"
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PREVIEW - #283: MARTIAN by the Month 07 - "Red Dust Legacy"
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We’re here! 300 episodes! And for the big three-oh-oh, we finally talk to one of our dream guests, the living legend of the comic book industry (and a helluva swell guy to boot), WALT SIMONSON! There is anything more to say? Enjoy!!! You can follow Walt on Instagram: @walter.simonson.5 And you can find the links to follow our pages and listen to ou…
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#282: December 1976 (w/Sylvia Rayleigh) - "Terrible Threat of the Tri-Animan!"
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It took us almost a year, but we finally brought Sylvia on as a guest after her extraordinarily generous contribution to the GoFundMe of our much loved and much missed friend, Jennifer Lumbley. We are so grateful for the relief that Sylvia's gift brought Jennifer during a time when it mattered most. 💚 For more than an hour and a half of bonus conte…
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Episode 299- “Dreaming The Impossible!”
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Mário Freitas and Lucas Pereira, the creators of the new Jack Kirby “fantasy” tribute comic ‘The Man Who Dreamt The Impossible’ (Image Comics), join us internationally this week as the comic hits the stands! We’ll discuss the book, its genesis and inspiration, and its goal! You can get the book wherever fine comics are sold, so ask your local funny…
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PREVIEW - #281: MARTIAN by the Month 06 - "The 24-Hour Man"
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Closing in on 300 episodes and we finally have a Kirby on the show! Jack’s granddaughter TRACY KIRBY joins us this week to discuss her grandpa, his legacy, growing up Kirby, memories, and more! What else is there to say?! Just have a listen and enjoy! You can follow the OFFICIAL Kirby family Instagram: @jackkirbycomics And their new official websit…
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#280: November 1976 (w/Karla Pacheco) - "Dark Destiny!"
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Karla Pacheco is the writer of Bettie Page for Dynamite Entertainment, Rick and Morty for Oni Press, and Spider-Woman for Marvel Comics. Be sure to pick up a copy of Venom: Black, White and Blood #2 when it comes out this month if you ever thought that the one thing Miami Vice was missing was a giant goopy symbiote! For over two hours of bonus cont…
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Episode 297- “Covering Kirby: The Book!”
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Mike Essl & Vincent ladevaia (a former guest on the show) join us this week to discuss their book The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Vol. 1, released this year by Dark Horse Books. We talk about how the book came to be, future volumes, their love of the King, and more! Have a listen, and get the book! (Available everywhere!) You can find & foll…
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PREVIEW - #279: MARTIAN by the Month 05 - "The Rebels of January and Beyond!"
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Episode 296- “Cap’s Summer Vacation!”
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Let’s take a trip to Rio de Muerte with Captain America! Nazi scum, sweaty jungles, Falcon, Sharon Carter, S.H.I.E.L.D., “The Swine”, and all the action and adventure Jack Kirby’s imagination can whip up! Join as we dip into 1976’s Captain America Issues 206-208 for CAP’S SUMMER VACATION!!! For Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social medi…
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#278: October 1976 (w/Kelly Sue DeConnick) - "This Woman, This Warrior!"
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Kelly Sue DeConnick is the writer of some of our very favorite comics, including Pretty Deadly, Bitch Planet, and the Eisner Award-winning Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons. You can catch a glimpse of her in the MCU's Captain Marvel, which was based on her vision for Carol Danvers. Her current Dark Horse series, FML, is on stands now, and if you’r…
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Episode 295- “Fantastic Battle Bonanza!”
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How could we get so close to episode 300 and NOT have our good buddy GEORGE O’CONNOR on as a guest?! And it’s a special one, hitting the airwaves just as the new MCU movie ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ hits the big screen around the universe; George joins us to break down Marvel Comics’ Fantastic Four issue 73 from January of 1968! It’s an all-star…
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PREVIEW - #277: MARTIAN by the Month 04 - "The Death Breeders"
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Superman is everywhere right now with the release of his latest big-screen adaptation, so we decided to jump on the bandwagon and dive into 1995’s Superman: The Man Of Steel issue 43! And to make things extra super, we’re joined by Darrell Greer of READ YOUR COMICS… and he knows his comics! Make sure you check out @read.your.comics on Instagram AND…
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#276: September 1976 (w/Dan McCoy) - "Scandal Plucks Duck"
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Dan McCoy is an Emmy Award-winning writer for The Daily Show(s) with Jon Stewart and Trevor Noah, as well as the co-creator and co-host of the world's greatest podcast, The Flop House. Sign up for his always entertaining newsletter here. For over 90 minutes of bonus content — including our coverage of Eternals #6 and 25 more Marvel comics in the Mi…
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“BIG” AL ACCETTURA IS BACK! That’s right, Al joins Tommy & Mike D. this week to delve into Marvel Comics What If… ? issue 39 from 1983. As we break down the comic, we get into some interesting talks about ancient aliens, human history, myths & legends, technology, movies, Robert E. Howard, evolution, special effects, and more! A fun conversation wi…
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PREVIEW - #275: MARTIAN by the Month 03 - "For He's a Jolly Dead Rebel!"
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Just in time for the 4th of July, artist & creator MATTHEW ALLISON is back with Tommy. & Mike D., to discuss ‘The Unburied One’, Captain America issues 204 & 205 from 1976! Corpse monsters, weird science, Sharon Carter drama, Falcon with amnesia, S.H.E.I.L.D. shenanigans, Steve Rogers in a robe… Kirby’e giving us alotta story in this Agron saga, an…
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#274: LOST MARVELS No. 2 with Howard Chaykin!
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Howard Chaykin is one of the most important and fiercely independent comics creators of the 20th and 21st centuries, and no serious historical examination of the medium or the industry would be complete without him. To promote the August release of LOST MARVELS No. 2: Howard Chaykin vol. 1, our friends at Fantagraphics put us in touch with the man …
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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: www.flow.page/…
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#273: August 1976 (w/Seanbaby) - "Improbable As It May Seem -- The Impossible Man is Back In Town!"
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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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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!"
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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"
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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
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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!"
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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 lis…
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#269: June 1976 (w/Chris Gethard) - "Nova"
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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!”
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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..."
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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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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"
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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! …
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#266: March 1976 (w/Douglas Wolk) - "Captain America's Love Story"
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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!”
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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!"
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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!"
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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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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"
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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"
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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!"
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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!”
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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!"
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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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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?"
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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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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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