The JackTober train is creepin’ along, and this week we’re joined by horror fan and rock star extraordinaire PIGGY D.! From playing bass with such acts as Marilyn Manson & Rob Zombie, to a successful solo career, toy creating/designing, video & visual artisting, and being all-around horror fan, Piggy now finds himself in the Hell-like depths of the Jacked Kirby Podcast getting super nostalgic! We had some fun, so bust out your Oktoberfest beers and have a listen!   You can find Piggy on Instagram at @piggydofficial and you can check out his endeavors on his LinkTree!    https://linktr.ee/piggydofficial?utm_source=linktree_profile_share   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 slick Jacked Kirby t-shirt (along with other designs by Tommy)! Go get one! And please rate and review the show wherever ya can. And remember… IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW, SHARE THE SHOW! Thanks, kids!

Tommy & Mike D. are BACK from their post-300th episode haitus to bring in our annual month of spooky-themed Jack Kirby works, JACKTOBER! We’re starting off with Jack’s story “Horoscope Phenomenon (or Witch Queen of Ancient Sumeria?)” from DC Comics’ Weird Mystery Tales issue 1 (1972). Join us for some bizarre fun!    And you can find the links to follow the Jacked Kirby social media pages AND links to listen to our show HERE: www.flow.page/jackedkirby   If you like the show, share the show! Rate and review us where you can, share posts, tag friends, hit that like button, go buy a t-shirt, and please keep supporting our labor of love however you can. Thank you!!!

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 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!!!

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 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

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 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!

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 & 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!

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 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!

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 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!

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 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!

“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!