Sinopsis
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. All hail the King of Comics!
Episodios
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Episode 300- “Walt Simonson!”
28/08/2025 Duración: 02h02minWe’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 our show HERE: www.flow.page/jackedkirby New IG posts every day celebrating the King Of Comics! We’re taking a break from recording and we’ll be back in October with our month of spooky-themed shows (aka JackedTober)! Catch up in some old shows, share posts, tag friends, go buy a t-shirt, and please keep supporting our labor of love. Thank you!!!
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Episode 299- “Dreaming The Impossible!”
21/08/2025 Duración: 01h35minMário 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 funnybookseller NOW! And you can follow the guys on Instagram here: @mario.breathes.comics @lucaspereiraart For Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby
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Episode 298- “With Tracy Kirby!”
14/08/2025 Duración: 01h18minClosing 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 website: www.jackkirby.com For Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a nifty Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! And please rate and review the show wherever ya can. And remember… IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW, SHARE THE SHOW! Thanks!
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Episode 297- “Covering Kirby: The Book!”
07/08/2025 Duración: 01h45minMike 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 & follow Vin on Instagram: @kirbycovers And Mike is on there as well! Check out his love of comic book lettering on his page: @b_w_h_a_m For Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a suave Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! And please rate and review the show wherever ya can. IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW, SHARE THE SHOW! Thanks!
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Episode 296- “Cap’s Summer Vacation!”
31/07/2025 Duración: 01h26minLet’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 media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase an awesome Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! And please rate and review the show wherever ya can. Thanks!
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Episode 295- “Fantastic Battle Bonanza!”
24/07/2025 Duración: 01h53minHow 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 guest episode featuring our favorite all-star guest, Gorgeous Georgie O! Check out what George has going on by visiting his website: www.georgeoconnorbooks.com And follow him on Instagram: @thegeorgeoconnor To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so go get one! They’re cool! If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks!
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Episode 294- “Man Of Steel!”
17/07/2025 Duración: 01h40minSuperman 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 YOUTUBE for some great content featuring all your favorite (and not so favorite) comics! Go give ‘em a follow! For all things Jacked Kirby… like links to listen to the podcast on all platforms, our social media pages, and a link to buy a swell t-shirt… visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby Please rate and review us on Apple or anywhere you can rate and review the show, and as always, SPREAD THE WORD! If you like the show, share the show! Thanks!
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Episode 293- “Conan Vs. Thor!”
10/07/2025 Duración: 01h37min“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 with Big Al, the Mighty Thor, & Conan the Barbarian! You can find and follow Alfred on Instagram: @al_boulder Check out his art, and hire him for all your freelance graphic design needs! For Jacked Kirby everywhere… to listen to the show and to follow our social media pages… visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a mighty Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! And please rate and review the show wherever ya can. Thanks! Also, if you like the show, SHARE THE SHOW!
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Episode 292- “The Unburied One!”
03/07/2025 Duración: 01h57minJust 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, and we break it down! Plus, we eulogize Jim Shooter and have a quick talk about firework safety. Happy 4th, friends! Check out Matthew on Instagram; @cankorrYou can also visit his shop and website ; www.matthewallison.bigcartel.com www.cankorcomic.com For Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirbyThere’s also a link there to purchase an awesome made-in-America Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! And please rate and review the show wherever ya can. Thanks!
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Episode 291- “Lord of the Jungle!”
26/06/2025 Duración: 01h16minIt’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/jackedkirby 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!”
19/06/2025 Duración: 01h12minThis 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 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!”
12/06/2025 Duración: 01h15minWriter/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: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a nifty Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! And please rate and review the show wherever ya can. Thanks!
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Episode 288- “Mighty One!” with Matthew Allison
05/06/2025 Duración: 01h29minArtist & 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; www.matthewallison.bigcartel.com And support Sweet Sepulcher HERE: https://crowdfundr.com/a2Yvxb?ref=li_0tzFGXfyRS80tzFGXfyRS8 To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a dope Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! And please rate and review the show wherever ya can. Thanks!
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Episode 287- “The Eternals Annual!”
29/05/2025 Duración: 01h30minJack 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: 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!
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Episode 286- “Return Of The New Gods!”
22/05/2025 Duración: 01h28minIn 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!
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Episode 285- “With Jerry Ma!”
14/05/2025 Duración: 01h28minThis 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 shop HERE: www.jerrymaart.bigcartel.com For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a place to buy yourself a dope 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!
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Episode 284- “(Murder) Kingdom Of The Damned!” with Fred Van Lente
08/05/2025 Duración: 01h40minOur 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! www.linktr.ee/fredvanlente For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a place to buy yourself a swell 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!
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Episode 283- “The Black Musketeers!”
01/05/2025 Duración: 01h38minOur 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, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a place to buy yourself a top 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!
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Episode 282- “With Ryan Dunlavey!”
24/04/2025 Duración: 01h17minCartoonist 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! www.linktr.ee/ryandunlavey 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!
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Episode 281- “Toyin’ Around!”
17/04/2025 Duración: 01h18minWe’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, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a place to buy yourself a nifty 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! And make sure you rate and review us wherever you can! Thanks, kids!