Kirby's Kids

Welcome to Long Time Ago, a journey into the Marvel Star Wars Legends Comics. Our host Angus first made the jump to hyperspace and a galaxy far far away by reading Marvel Star Wars Vol 1 Issue #9 and never looked back! Travel back to 1977 into the origins of the series and discover how comics has supported fandom and in some ways shaped the Star Wars universe. This thirty-ninth episode reviews issue 25. An Imperial blockade may spell doom for the Rebel base. We hope you enjoy this latest adventure in the journey! Please drop us a message, send us an mp3 or email to [email protected].

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Star Wars (1977-1986) #25

https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-1977-1986-Archie-Goodwin-ebook/dp/B01497M2H8/

REMEMBERING LEGENDARY ARTIST CARMINE INFANTINO'S ASTOUNDING TIME AT MARVEL

https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/carmine-infantinos-comic-covers-marvel-dc-star-wars

Long Time Ago Reading List And Schedule For 2023

Star Wars (1977-1986)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JJNF8JT

January - Issue #17

February - Issue #18

March - Issue #19

April - Issue #20

May - Issue #21

June - Issue #22

July - Issue #23

August - Issue #24

September - Issue #25

October - Issue #26

November - Issue #27

December - Issue #28

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This series is dedicated in loving memory of Charley Lippincott, who George Lucas hired in late 1975 to join the first Star Wars production as Vice President of Advertising, Publicity, Promotion & Merchandising. He is responsible for Star Wars comics becoming a reality with Marvel! The Force will be with him, always.

Welcome to Long STRANGE Trip, a journey into the publication history of Marvel’s Master of the Mystic Arts. Let's place the Eye of Agamotto on The Sorcerer Supreme himself, Doctor Stephen Strange. Broadcasting from his own Sanctum Sanctorum is our host Angus who will be your guide through this monthly expedition to uncover Doctor Strange's comics legacy. We hope you enjoy this latest adventure in the journey! Please drop us a message, send us an mp3 or email to [email protected].

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Strange Tales (1951-1968) #147

https://www.amazon.com/Strange-Tales-1951-1968-147-Stan-ebook/dp/B014QCXVXK/

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Welcome to Long Time Ago, a journey into the Marvel Star Wars Legends Comics. Our host Angus first made the jump to hyperspace and a galaxy far far away by reading Marvel Star Wars Vol 1 Issue #9 and never looked back! Travel back to 1977 into the origins of the series and discover how comics has supported fandom and in some ways shaped the Star Wars universe. This thirty-eighth episode reviews issue 24. An untold tale of Obi-Wan Kenobi. The Jedi Knight takes on merciless pirates! We hope you enjoy this latest adventure in the journey! Please drop us a message on the anchor app or send us an mp3 or email to [email protected].

Please share your impressions once you have read:

Star Wars (1977-1986) #24

https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-1977-1986-Mary-Duffy-ebook/dp/B01497M2KA/

REMEMBERING LEGENDARY ARTIST CARMINE INFANTINO'S ASTOUNDING TIME AT MARVEL

https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/carmine-infantinos-comic-covers-marvel-dc-star-wars

Long Time Ago Reading List And Schedule For 2023

Star Wars (1977-1986)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JJNF8JT

January - Issue #17

February - Issue #18

March - Issue #19

April - Issue #20

May - Issue #21

June - Issue #22

July - Issue #23

August - Issue #24

September - Issue #25

October - Issue #26

November - Issue #27

December - Issue #28

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Join the Community Discussions https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids

Please join us down on the Comics Reading Trail in 2023 https://www.kirbyskids.com/2022/11/holiday-special-kirbys-kids-giving.html

For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit www.kirbyskids.com

This series is dedicated in loving memory of Charley Lippincott, who George Lucas hired in late 1975 to join the first Star Wars production as Vice President of Advertising, Publicity, Promotion & Merchandising. He is responsible for Star Wars comics becoming a reality with Marvel! The Force will be with him, always.

JJ and Angus go on a mission with the Department of Extra-normal Operations (DEO) to discuss the exploits of Agent Cameron Chase!

June - Chase

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098HDZVYZ

Welcome to the Department of Extra-normal Operations, home of new operative Cameron Chase, a former detective now tasked with keeping tabs on Earth's meta-human and supernatural population. Written by Dan Curtis Johnson and featuring art by J.H. Williams III!

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JJ and Angus travel the galaxy to discuss Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples' SAGA.

May - IMAGE COMICS MONTH - Saga Vol. 1

https://www.amazon.com/Saga-Vol-1-Brian-Vaughan-ebook/dp/B015XEABR4/

From New York Times bestselling writer BRIAN K.VAUGHAN (Y: THE LAST MAN, EX MACHINA) and critically acclaimed artist FIONA STAPLES (MYSTERY SOCIETY, NORTH 40), SAGA is the sweeping tale of one young family fighting to find their place in the worlds. When two soldiers from opposite sides of a never-ending galactic war fall in love, they risk everything to bring a fragile new life into a dangerous old universe. Fantasy and science fiction are wed like never before in a sexy, subversive drama for adults.

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Doc, JJ, & Angus gather to discuss Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen by Jack Kirby and Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen: Who Killed Jimmy Olsen? by Matt Fraction and Steve Lieber.

2023 Kirby Roundtable Selections

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen by Jack Kirby

https://www.amazon.com/Supermans-Jimmy-Olsen-Kirby-1954-1974-ebook/dp/B07PVL6MWQ/

&

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen: Who Killed Jimmy Olsen?

https://www.amazon.com/Supermans-Pal-Jimmy-Olsen-Killed-ebook/dp/B08KKM7XN8/

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Intro and Outro segments from 'NEW GODS ft. Jack Kirby' by Akira The Don https://akirathedon.bandcamp.com/track/new-gods-ft-jack-kirby

For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit www.kirbyskids.com

Welcome to Kudos Kirby, a comics journey into Jack Kirby’s lesser known works. Angus will be your guide through this monthly expedition to uncover those hidden gems from “The King of Comics” over 20,000 comic book pages! We hope you enjoy this latest adventure in the journey! Please drop us a message by sending us an mp3 or email to [email protected].

Angus reviews "Art for Scrapper's Sake" from Issue 23 and "Death Strikes a Bargain" from Issue 24.

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Our 2023 Kudos Kirby Selection:

The Newsboy Legion by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby

https://www.amazon.com/Newsboy-Legion-Simon-Jack-Kirby-ebook/dp/B07CPMS8TW/

We will read the issues in order covering 2 a month with the exception of August, Jack King Kirby Month, when we will review 4 issues from the collection.

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Intro and Outro segments from 'NEW GODS ft. Jack Kirby' by Akira The Don https://akirathedon.bandcamp.com/track/new-gods-ft-jack-kirby

For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit www.kirbyskids.com

Welcome to Kudos Kirby, a comics journey into Jack Kirby’s lesser known works. Angus will be your guide through this monthly expedition to uncover those hidden gems from “The King of Comics” over 20,000 comic book pages! We hope you enjoy this latest adventure in the journey! Please drop us a message by sending us an mp3 or email to [email protected].

Angus reviews "The House Where Time Stood Still" from Issue 21 and "Brains For Sale" from Issue 22.

Please share your impressions once you have read:

Our 2023 Kudos Kirby Selection:

The Newsboy Legion by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby

https://www.amazon.com/Newsboy-Legion-Simon-Jack-Kirby-ebook/dp/B07CPMS8TW/

We will read the issues in order covering 2 a month with the exception of August, Jack King Kirby Month, when we will review 4 issues from the collection.

Leave a message at [email protected]

Join the Community Discussions https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids  

Please join us down on the Comics Reading Trail in 2023 https://www.kirbyskids.com/2022/11/holiday-special-kirbys-kids-giving.html

Intro and Outro segments from 'NEW GODS ft. Jack Kirby' by Akira The Don https://akirathedon.bandcamp.com/track/new-gods-ft-jack-kirby

For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit www.kirbyskids.com

Welcome to Jack Kirby Month 2023 Celebration on Kirby's Kids! We have a jam packed month of "King" sized goodness planned! In this episode Angus dives into stories 25 through 30 of Boy Commandos by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby Vol. 2.

August 5th, 9th, 12th, 16th, & 19th

Boy Commandos by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby Vol. 2

https://www.amazon.com/Commandos-Simon-Jack-Kirby-Vol-ebook/dp/B017WU95AQ/

August 23rd & 26th

The Newsboy Legion by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby

https://www.amazon.com/Newsboy-Legion-Simon-Jack-Kirby-ebook/dp/B07CPMS8TW/

August 30th - 2023 Kirby Roundtable Selections

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen by Jack Kirby

https://www.amazon.com/Supermans-Jimmy-Olsen-Kirby-1954-1974-ebook/dp/B07PVL6MWQ/

& Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen: Who Killed Jimmy Olsen?

https://www.amazon.com/Supermans-Pal-Jimmy-Olsen-Killed-ebook/dp/B08KKM7XN8/

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Please join us down on the Comics Reading Trail in 2023 https://www.kirbyskids.com/2022/11/holiday-special-kirbys-kids-giving.html

Intro and Outro segments from 'NEW GODS ft. Jack Kirby' by Akira The Don https://akirathedon.bandcamp.com/track/new-gods-ft-jack-kirby

For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit www.kirbyskids.com

Welcome to Jack Kirby Month 2023 Celebration on Kirby's Kids! We have a jam packed month of "King" sized goodness planned! In this episode Angus dives into stories 19 through 24 of Boy Commandos by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby Vol. 2.

August 5th, 9th, 12th, 16th, & 19th

Boy Commandos by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby Vol. 2

https://www.amazon.com/Commandos-Simon-Jack-Kirby-Vol-ebook/dp/B017WU95AQ/

August 23rd & 26th

The Newsboy Legion by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby

https://www.amazon.com/Newsboy-Legion-Simon-Jack-Kirby-ebook/dp/B07CPMS8TW/

August 30th - 2023 Kirby Roundtable Selections

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen by Jack Kirby

https://www.amazon.com/Supermans-Jimmy-Olsen-Kirby-1954-1974-ebook/dp/B07PVL6MWQ/

& Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen: Who Killed Jimmy Olsen?

https://www.amazon.com/Supermans-Pal-Jimmy-Olsen-Killed-ebook/dp/B08KKM7XN8/

Leave a message at [email protected]

Join the Community Discussions https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids  

Please join us down on the Comics Reading Trail in 2023 https://www.kirbyskids.com/2022/11/holiday-special-kirbys-kids-giving.html

Intro and Outro segments from 'NEW GODS ft. Jack Kirby' by Akira The Don https://akirathedon.bandcamp.com/track/new-gods-ft-jack-kirby

For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit www.kirbyskids.com