Jacked Kirby

Building the Marvel Universe involved some creative villain-swapping between heroes... and Jack "King" Kirby had his hand in some of the earliest examples of this comic book trope! Join Tommy & Mike D. as they talk about some of these classic moments in early Marvel Comics history! And, they answer some listener questions, too! Fun shit! •Music- "Gangsta Lean" by D.R.S.

For the first Jacked Kirby episode of the new decade, Mike D. and Tommy discuss the King's seminal supernatural DC Comics creation, Etrigan the Demon! Also, comic book movies at the Oscars! •Music- "Am I Demon" by Danzig

It's been awhile, but the boys are back! Join Tommy and Mike D. for the last Jacked Kirby episode of the decade! Hear why they've been MIA, what they have planned for the show in 2020, and what Kirby reading they've been doing/plan on doing! Happy Holidays! •Music- "Ding Dong, Ding Dong" by George Harrison

Mike D. & Tommy hit up opening day of NYCC 2019 with their friends Big Al Accettura & Kenny Adams, recording some quick interview clips with comic book giants Art Adams, Jim Mahfood, & Michael Golden!

Then days later they hit the studio with Kirby Krew member Joey "The Clitigator" Armao and their old friend Joseph Flesche to talk about past Comic Con experiences in this very unique episode of The Jacked Kirby Podcast!

•Music- 'Comic Books' by Debbie Harry

"Judge others! Enslave others! Kill others! Anti-Life will give you the right!" Tommy & Mike D. are joined by Pavel Martinez of the Robots Vs. Taxes Podcast to discuss the political and social allegories (past and present) of Jack Kirby's titular Fourth World hate-spewing revelationist of Apokalips, Glorious Godfrey! Plus political incorrectness, history lessons, and as always, good time laughs! •Music- "Holy Shit" by Father John Misty

Mike & Tommy talk about comics and Kirby with former AMC's Comic Book Men tv star, seasoned podcaster, con-circuit staple, and current podcast studio magnate MIKE ZAPCIC! We recorded this episode at his A Shared Universe PodcaStudio, and had a great conversation with Mike, touching on everything from his family history with comics, to why he started a podcast recording studio. Mike's a great guy with an encyclopedic knowledge of comics, so we had a great time with him! Join us! •Music- "Digging Your Scene" by The Blow Monkeys

The boys return with a very special show; for episode 60, Tommy & Mike D. sit down with WALT FLANAGAN at Kevin Smith's comic shop, Jay & Silent Bob' Secret Stash in Red Bank, NJ! Former star of AMC's Comic Book Men tv show, current co-host of long-running, award winning podcast Tell 'Em Steve-Dave, comic book artist, actor, producer, comic store manager, and lifelong comic book fan, Walt talks candidly with the guys about the comic book industry, working for DC Comics, being on TV, and of course Jack Kirby... plus a whole lot more! Have a listen and enjoy! •Music- "Sin's A Good Man's Brother" by Monster Magnet

In this very special episode, Tommy & Mike D. are trying something new by answering Kirby-related questions sent to them by their social media followers and listeners. Lots of good questions sparked lots of good talk! Learning and laughs; it's The Jacked Kirby way! Have a listen and enjoy! •Music- "Question Freestyle" by Nipsey Hustle

Episode 58- "Eternals... the Movie?!" Will the recently announced Eternals movie be the next big thing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?! Excited to see a purely Jack Kirby-created series on the big screen, Tommy Lombardozzi and Mike D. do some dream casting, plot ruminating, and tit joke making. Also, we talk about the new Sandman tv show coming to Netflix! •Music- "I Think We're Alone Now" by Tiffany

DC Comics' Green Arrow is not a superhero Jack Kirby is known for, but his work on the character in the late 1950s has had a lasting effect on Oliver Queen's mythos. Artist Kieran Quinn (www.kxquinn.com) joins Mike D. & Tommy to discuss the character, DC tv shows, the complexity of golden age vs modern age comics fandom, and also push their group art show at the Coney Island Brewery in Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, July 13th 2019! (Be there! Plug, plug.) • Music- "Take Back the Power" by The Interrupters