From NYC's infamous Chinese restaurant Wo-Hop to the importance of staying creative during a pandemic, we had an epic conversation with our homie, award-winning artist and playwright DEAN HASPIEL about his creator-owned comic character The Red Hook and Jack Kirby's own foray into creator-owned comics with Pacific's Captain Victory and The Galactic Rangers... and so much more! Don't miss this one, kids!

Follow Dino on Instagram HERE! https://instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art?igshid=kpayw41qfjoh Read his Red Hook/New Brooklyn Saga comics HERE! https://m.webtoons.com/en/super-hero/the-red-hook/list?title_no=643 And for all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby

Guest Young James West talks with us about the who, what, & why of Marvel Comics' resident devourer of worlds, Galactus! (As discussed in 1969's The Mighty Thor issues 168/169.) We also complain about 'Zack Snyder's Justice League'! It's a fun-filled time, so join us! To follow us everywhere, check out our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Thanks!

Episode 100- "100th WITH RAND HOPPE!"

Rand Hoppe of the Jack Kirby Museum & Research Center is our very special guest on this, our hundredth show! Rand talks with Mike D. & Tommy about how he got into comics, what led him to start the Kirby Museum non-profit, meeting Jack & Roz, and so much more on this celebratory centennial episode! Make sure you visit the museum and support what they do; www.kirbymuseum.org Visit our FlowPage to follow our social media pages (and for links to listen everywhere!); www.flow.page/jackedkirby •Music: "Kingship"- music by Joseph Milazzo, with words by Jack Kirby (taken from the Marvel Treasury Edition '2001: A Space Odyssey' adaptation.)

Episode 99- "King Kirby: The Play- with Crystal Skillman & Fred Van Lente!" Playwright Crystal Skillman and her husband, prolific comic book writer Fred Van Lente, join us to discuss their play "King Kirby" (now available everywhere as a podcast)! We talk about the impetus of the play's creation, the couples' history with Kirby comics, the ongoing Stan/Jack debate, and so much more in this action-packed episode! You can check out the play wherever podcasts can be heard, and also follow their Instagram page HERE! https://instagram.com/kingkirbyplay?igshid=1muhrq0b5qq2m For everything Jacked Kirby, follow our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby

Mike D. & Tommy's plans get thrown off track when a guest stands them up, so, they shift gears and do a non-Kirby-centric episode focusing on nostalgia; early comic book purchases, '80s toys, 976 porn phone numbers, Christmas gift memories, and juvenile delinquency. It's a fun change of pace with the Jacked Kirby boys, leading up to their 100th episode! Follow is on Instagram and Facebook! Links on our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby

Episode 97- "The Mighty Joe Illidge!"

Joe Illidge is the current executive editor of Heavy Metal Magazine and has had a long history in publishing and comics (Batman, Milestone, CBR, Lion Forge, Valiant and more)! Tommy & Mike D talk with him about Kirby, breaking into comics, the growth of geek culture in pop culture, inspiration, trend reading, art, being a black creator, the importance of building like-minded communities, and so much more in this really fun, informative episode! Follow Joe on Instagram HERE! https://instagram.com/illmasterone?igshid=1496jn4n17atl And for links to follow Jacked Kirby on Instagram and Facebook, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby

Episode 96- "Wanda & Peter"

'WandaVision' fever has taken ahold of the Jacked Kirby boys! Mike D. & TL decide to explore the use of Wanda & Peter Maximoff on film and TV, while also discussing their comic book debut in Marvel's Uncanny X-Men issue 4 (1964)! Also, Jack & Stan's push for diversity, comics on the big and small screen, internet speculation, and lots more!

Episode 95- "Hangin' with N. Steven Harris!" Comic artist N. Steven Harris (Darkhorse, DC, Marvel) joins Tommy & Mike D. to talk art, diversity in comics, being a black creator, influences, drawing your favorite characters, and meeting your heroes! It's a fun, informative conversation with a great artist! Follow Steven on Instagram HERE! https://instagram.com/nstevenharris Or visit his website; www.nstevenworks.com And follow all of our pages by visiting our FlowPage for links! www.flow.page/jackedkirby

Episode 94- "Rockin' with Joey Cassata!"

Joey Cassata (musician, writer, actor) sits down to talk with Mike D. & Tommy about his comic book collection, collector culture, contracts, music, TV, self-publishing, and of course Jack Kirby! You can follow Joey on Instagram RIGHT HERE; https://instagram.com/joeycassata?igshid=7cd68w22cfd1 And visit our FlowPage to follow Jacked Kirby everywhere! Www.flow.page/jackedkirby Music: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XfJjUqY09aE

Episode 93- "Hercules!"

"The madness must be upon thee... to dare defy the will of Hercules!" Artist and author GEORGE O'CONNOR (The Olympians) joins Mike D. & Tommy to discuss the introduction of Harcules (and Greek mythology) into the Marvel Universe with the first Journey Into Mystery Annual (1965)! History, mythology, art, Kirby, and Zeus as a Solid Gold Dancer?! You won't wanna miss this one! Follow George on Instagram: @thegeorgeoconnor https://instagram.com/thegeorgeoconnor?igshid=1wfh6ydzu3azb And visit the Jacked Kirby FlowPage to find and follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Www.flow.page/jackedkirby