Kirby's Kids

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 on the anchor app or send us an mp3 or email to [email protected].

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Machine Man will be the Jack Kirby work profiled on Kudos Kirby in 2021!

Each month we will cover a single issue from his origins in 2001: A Space Odyssey through his Machine Man title series issues written and illustrated by Jack:

2021

January - 2001: A Space Odyssey Vol 2 #8

2001: A Space Odyssey

Machine Man by Kirby & Ditko: The Complete Collection

https://www.comixology.com/Machine-Man-by-Kirby-Ditko-The-Complete-Collection/digital-comic/405687

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Angus reviews Mike Avila's interview series of John Byrne In Depth for SYFY WIRE. It is revealing career spanning trip of John's career and tour of his studio/museum. All in celebration of Dark Horse Comics & John Byrne Month for July! Please drop us a message on the anchor app or send us an mp3 or email to [email protected].

John Byrne In Depth SYFY WIRE:

https://youtu.be/UM0weL1062M

https://youtu.be/QqpsrOfZ2Ow

https://youtu.be/3KACTtF5K5A

https://youtu.be/uY61UZMSvi8

July is Dark Horse Comics Month and our comic book character in celebration is NEXT MEN:

John Byrne's Classic Next Men Vol. 1

https://www.comixology.com/John-Byrnes-Classic-Next-Men-Vol-1/digital-comic/26312

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The graphic novel for the month of July in celebration of Dark Horse Comics Month Is Danger Unlimited by John Byrne:

https://www.comixology.com/Danger-Unlimited/digital-comic/30088

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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 thirteenth episode brings us back to the water world of Drexel and Luke, C-3PO, and R2-D2 find themselves in a very precarious situation! 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].

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Star Wars (1977-1986) #12

https://www.comixology.com/Star-Wars-1977-1986-12/digital-comic/266945

Luke is stranded on the water world Drexel and finds himself caught between two opposing forces each looking to possess his ship.

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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 on the anchor app or send us an mp3 or email to [email protected].

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Strange Tales (1951-1968) #124

https://www.comixology.com/Strange-Tales-1951-1968-124/digital-comic/594283

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Our hard traveling hosts, Doc and Angus, conclude their review with the Mosaic series having covered Green Lantern/Green Arrow in PART ONE. These landmark series would go on to tackle many social issues of their day and many we still wrestle with proving that comics can be a powerful medium to deliver stories that matter. Please drop us a message on the anchor app or send us an mp3 or email to [email protected].

The Graphic Novel of the Month for April Was

Green Lantern/Green Arrow

https://www.comixology.com/Green-Lantern-Green-Arrow/digital-comic/60663

This volume collects GREEN LANTERN from the early 1970s, featuring classic team-ups written by Dennis O'Neil with art by Neal Adams!

The Comic Book Character of The Month for April was Green Lantern John Stewart!

Green Lantern: John Stewart - A Celebration of 50 Years

https://www.comixology.com/Green-Lantern-John-Stewart-A-Celebration-of-50-Years/digital-comic/945613

Fifty years after John Stewart’s debut, this collection highlights the character’s greatest moments over the decades-both spacefaring and earthbound-from his first appearance in the legendary O’Neil/Adams Green Lantern run, to taking over from Hal Jordan as Earth’s Green Lantern, to being rechristened as the first mortal Guardian of the Universe.

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Angus reviews a modern breakthrough work by Gene Luen in Shang-Chi Vol. 1: Brothers & Sisters. This new story adds depth to the Shang-Chi character by building up his mythos while also paying tribute to his Marvel legacy. Please drop us a message on the anchor app or send us an mp3 or email to [email protected].

Shang-Chi by Gene Luen Yang Vol. 1: Brothers & Sisters

https://www.comixology.com/Shang-Chi-by-Gene-Luen-Yang-Vol-1-Brothers-Sisters/digital-comic/911716

The Marvel Universe's greatest fighter returns to a world of death and destruction he thought he left behind! An ancient and evil secret society has remained in hiding since the death of their leader, Zheng Zu. But now a successor has been chosen to shift the balance of power in the world: Zheng Zu's son, Shang-Chi! In a fractious family reunion, Shang-Chi gets to know the siblings he never knew he had, including the deadly Sister Hammer! But who among them can he trust — and who is trying to kill him? Shang-Chi will find out the hard way as his life ends up on the line — and the only one who can save him is…his father? But isn't he dead?!

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Our hard traveling hosts, Doc and Angus, review the Green Lantern/Green Arrow and Mosaic series and frame them in the eras that inspired them. These landmark series would go on to tackle many social issues of their day and many we still wrestle with proving that comics can be a powerful medium to deliver stories that matter. Please drop us a message on the anchor app or send us an mp3 or email to [email protected].

The Graphic Novel of the Month for April Was 

Green Lantern/Green Arrow

https://www.comixology.com/Green-Lantern-Green-Arrow/digital-comic/60663

This volume collects GREEN LANTERN from the early 1970s, featuring classic team-ups written by Dennis O'Neil with art by Neal Adams!

The Comic Book Character of The Month for April was Green Lantern John Stewart!

Green Lantern: John Stewart - A Celebration of 50 Years

https://www.comixology.com/Green-Lantern-John-Stewart-A-Celebration-of-50-Years/digital-comic/945613

Fifty years after John Stewart’s debut, this collection highlights the character’s greatest moments over the decades-both spacefaring and earthbound-from his first appearance in the legendary O’Neil/Adams Green Lantern run, to taking over from Hal Jordan as Earth’s Green Lantern, to being rechristened as the first mortal Guardian of the Universe.

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Angus discovers the comic book origins of The Mandarin in anticipation of our Comic Book Character Of The Month Shang-Chi's big screen debut in September! Please drop us a message on the anchor app or send us an mp3 or email to [email protected].

https://www.comixology.com/Tales-of-Suspense-1959-1968-50/digital-comic/1787

The Hands Of The Mandarin

Our Comic Book Character Of The Month for June is Shang-Chi. We are reading:

Master of Kung Fu Epic Collection: Weapon of the Soul

https://www.comixology.com/Master-of-Kung-Fu-Epic-Collection-Weapon-of-the-Soul/digital-comic/626855

One of the most groundbreaking Marvel comics of all time! The series that captured the kung fu craze starts here! Born to be the world's most fearsome fighter, Shang-Chi's life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers the truth about his father, the villainous Fu Manchu. So begins the epic story of the Master of Kung Fu! In his quest to end the reign of his malevolent patriarch, Shang-Chi pits his deadly hands and unstoppable spirit against incredible foes like Midnight, Tiger-Claw...and even the Amazing Spider-Man! He's joined by Sir Denis Nayland Smith and "Black" Jack Tarr of the British secret service, who will stop at nothing to end the devil doctor's reign.

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Shang-Chi by Gene Luen Yang Vol. 1: Brothers & Sisters

https://www.comixology.com/Shang-Chi-by-Gene-Luen-Yang-Vol-1-Brothers-Sisters/digital-comic/911716

The Marvel Universe's greatest fighter returns to a world of death and destruction he thought he left behind! An ancient and evil secret society has remained in hiding since the death of their leader, Zheng Zu. But now a successor has been chosen to shift the balance of power in the world: Zheng Zu's son, Shang-Chi! In a fractious family reunion, Shang-Chi gets to know the siblings he never knew he had, including the deadly Sister Hammer! But who among them can he trust — and who is trying to kill him? Shang-Chi will find out the hard way as his life ends up on the line — and the only one who can save him is…his father? But isn't he dead?!

Discussion: June 30th

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Angus stays in the 70's to continue to uncover the comic book origins of Shang-Chi and discover how this character would anchor Marvel's martial arts comics for decades to come. Please drop us a message on the anchor app or send us an mp3 or email to [email protected].

https://www.comixology.com/Giant-Size-Master-of-Kung-Fu-1974-1975-1/digital-comic/653076

Shang-Chi's training is put to the ultimate test as he attempts to confront his father Fu Manchu and survive the assassins the man has sent to kill him.

Our Comic Book Character Of The Month for June is Shang-Chi. We are reading:

Master of Kung Fu Epic Collection: Weapon of the Soul

https://www.comixology.com/Master-of-Kung-Fu-Epic-Collection-Weapon-of-the-Soul/digital-comic/626855

One of the most groundbreaking Marvel comics of all time! The series that captured the kung fu craze starts here! Born to be the world's most fearsome fighter, Shang-Chi's life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers the truth about his father, the villainous Fu Manchu. So begins the epic story of the Master of Kung Fu! In his quest to end the reign of his malevolent patriarch, Shang-Chi pits his deadly hands and unstoppable spirit against incredible foes like Midnight, Tiger-Claw...and even the Amazing Spider-Man! He's joined by Sir Denis Nayland Smith and "Black" Jack Tarr of the British secret service, who will stop at nothing to end the devil doctor's reign.

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Shang-Chi by Gene Luen Yang Vol. 1: Brothers & Sisters

https://www.comixology.com/Shang-Chi-by-Gene-Luen-Yang-Vol-1-Brothers-Sisters/digital-comic/911716

The Marvel Universe's greatest fighter returns to a world of death and destruction he thought he left behind! An ancient and evil secret society has remained in hiding since the death of their leader, Zheng Zu. But now a successor has been chosen to shift the balance of power in the world: Zheng Zu's son, Shang-Chi! In a fractious family reunion, Shang-Chi gets to know the siblings he never knew he had, including the deadly Sister Hammer! But who among them can he trust — and who is trying to kill him? Shang-Chi will find out the hard way as his life ends up on the line — and the only one who can save him is…his father? But isn't he dead?!

Discussion: June 30th

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Angus puts on his platform shoes and bell bottom jeans to travel back to 1973 to uncover the comic book origins of Shang-Chi and discover how this character would anchor Marvel's martial arts comics for decades to come. Please drop us a message on the anchor app or send us an mp3 or email to [email protected].

https://www.comixology.com/Special-Marvel-Edition-1971-1974-15/digital-comic/653226

Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu, in his first ever comic appearance!

Our Comic Book Character Of The Month for June is Shang-Chi. We are reading:

Master of Kung Fu Epic Collection: Weapon of the Soul

https://www.comixology.com/Master-of-Kung-Fu-Epic-Collection-Weapon-of-the-Soul/digital-comic/626855

One of the most groundbreaking Marvel comics of all time! The series that captured the kung fu craze starts here! Born to be the world's most fearsome fighter, Shang-Chi's life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers the truth about his father, the villainous Fu Manchu. So begins the epic story of the Master of Kung Fu! In his quest to end the reign of his malevolent patriarch, Shang-Chi pits his deadly hands and unstoppable spirit against incredible foes like Midnight, Tiger-Claw...and even the Amazing Spider-Man! He's joined by Sir Denis Nayland Smith and "Black" Jack Tarr of the British secret service, who will stop at nothing to end the devil doctor's reign.

&

Shang-Chi by Gene Luen Yang Vol. 1: Brothers & Sisters

https://www.comixology.com/Shang-Chi-by-Gene-Luen-Yang-Vol-1-Brothers-Sisters/digital-comic/911716

The Marvel Universe's greatest fighter returns to a world of death and destruction he thought he left behind! An ancient and evil secret society has remained in hiding since the death of their leader, Zheng Zu. But now a successor has been chosen to shift the balance of power in the world: Zheng Zu's son, Shang-Chi! In a fractious family reunion, Shang-Chi gets to know the siblings he never knew he had, including the deadly Sister Hammer! But who among them can he trust — and who is trying to kill him? Shang-Chi will find out the hard way as his life ends up on the line — and the only one who can save him is…his father? But isn't he dead?!

Discussion: June 30th

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