Best Jackkirby Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 309- "Live From The Ghetto To The Cosmos!" 47:43

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On Saturday, November 29th 2025, we recorded this LIVE podcast for The Jack Kirby Museum And Research Center's latest NYC pop-up event! "Jack Kirby: From the Ghetto To The Cosmos", with our friend, author, and advocate Roy Schwartz there to talk about his latest project to get the street of Kirby's birthplace named name in the King's honor! Plus, g…

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#295: MBTM 295 - S09E40 MBTM SHARK WEEK! (Live at Books with Pictures' BwPCon 2025) 1:12:42

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Books with Pictures is our home base comics shop, with a radically inclusive mission to make it clear that "Comics Are For Everyone!" We were proud to support their recent GoFundMe, both as individuals and as a podcast. And we encourage all of our listeners to support them and all local comics shops this holiday season. Yes, there are other places …

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Episode 308- "Vandoom's Monster!" 1:11:58

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Hot on the heels of Guillermo Del Toro's latest release, 'Frankenstein', Mike D. & Tommy break down a similar man-made creature story "Vandoom, The Man Who Made A Creature!", from Marvel Comics' Tales To Astonish issue 17 (October 1960)! Nothing beats a Kirby monster! For Jacked Kirby everywhere, including links to listen to the podcast on a multit…

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#294: GIANT-SIZE June 1977 (w/Paul Cornell) - "KISS Comics" 1:52:04

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Paul Cornell is one of only two people in the whole of human existence to be nominated for Hugo Awards in prose, comics, and TV. He’s written episodes of Elementary, Coronation Street, and Doctor Who, and Marvel fans will know him from his runs on Captain Britain and MI:13, Fantastic Four: True Story, and Wolverine. His latest book, The Mighty Aven…

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Episode 307- "Rand Hoppe Returns!" 1:04:01

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It's been awhile since he's been on, but our friend RAND HOPPE of the Jack Kirby Museum and Research Center has returned to the program! We're gonna talk about the Museum's upcoming NYC pop-up event ("Jack Kirby: From the Ghetto To The Cosmos" running at One Art Space from Nov. 28th till Dec. 7th… featuring a live Jacked Kirby recording at the even…

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PREVIEW - #293: MORTALITY by the Month 02 - "My Love Must Die!" 29:36

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Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters. Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant…

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Episode 306- "Transmissions!" 1:20:56

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After our busy October, we're taking a little breather from a subject, to discuss what we have going on this month. Plus, what would Jack Kirby think of some current events?! Also, comics! For Jacked Kirby everywhere, including links to listen to the podcast on a multitude of platforms, our social media pages, and a link to buy a cool t-shirt, visi…

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#292: May 1977 (w/David Harper) - "The Island of Dr. Bong!" 1:21:29

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David Harper is the Eisner Award-nominated comics journalist and one-man media empire behind SKTCHD.com and the Off-Panel podcast. For more than a decade, he's had his finger on the pulse of what's new and exciting in comics, and he's one of the best interviewers in the business, hands-down. For MORE THAN TWO HOURS of bonus content — including our …

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Episode 305- "Angel Of Death!" with The Geekz 1:30:09

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Back for their annual JackTober visit, our friends Alil Kunica and Steve Carleton (co-hosts of The Geekz Podcast- check 'em out on YouTube!) join us to discuss the story "The Angel Of Death" from Black Magic issue 15 (Prize Comics, August 1952). Not the best story, but we always have a great time with The Geekz!!! You can find Alil and Steve on Ins…

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#291: MORTALITY by the Month 01 (w/Joe Keatinge) - "War is Hell!" 1:14:10

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Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters. Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant…

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Episode 304- "Dracula!" with Kelley Jones & Matt Wagner 1:25:23

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We're keeping our month of spooky stuff going with two comic book titans… one returning and one joining us for the first time! KELLEY JONES & MATT WAGNER are here this week to talk the allure and legacy of Dracula, and how've they've tackled that legendary tale with their DRACULA graphic novel series… the third of which is currently available to ba…

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#290: April 1977 (w/Elliott Kalan) - "Star Wars" 1:29:32

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For TWO HOURS of bonus content — including our coverage of Ant-Man's heel turn against the super-team he co-founded in Avengers #161, plus 22 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 180 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets…

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Episode 303- "The Mummy's Secret!" with Dean Haspiel 2:03:08

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Episode 303- "The Mummy's Secret!" with Dean Haspiel Our buddy Dino returns to the show as we unwrap a mummy yarn from Tales To Astonish issue 31, "When The Mummy Walks" (Feb. 1962). Dino also tells us about his latest Kickstarter, featuring a mash-up of his crazy creations, ANTIMATTER! Plus; mummy movies! It's always a fun time when we have award-…

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PREVIEW - #289: MAROONED by the Month 02 - "Magic, Myth, and Madness!" 20:53

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Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters. Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant…

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Episode 302- "With Piggy D.!" 1:39:49

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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…

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#288: March 1977 - "Phoenix Unleashed!" 1:22:23

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For 80+ minutes of bonus content — including our coverage of 23 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 180 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets you help pick the comics we cover in depth and gets you a shout-out at the en…

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Episode 301- Horoscope Horrors! 1:10:41

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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 foll…

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#287: MAROONED by the Month 01 (w/Noah Campbell) - "The Coming of Skull the Slayer!" 1:41:07

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Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters. Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant…

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#286: February 1977 - "The Vampire Conspiracy!" 1:18:25

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For 80+ minutes of bonus content — including our evaluation of John Byrne's impact on The Champions and 19 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 180 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets you help pick the comics we cover …

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PREVIEW - #285: MARTIAN by the Month 08 - "Mourning Prey" 19:51

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Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters. Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant…

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#284: January 1977 - "The Gentleman's Name Is Magneto" 1:26:20

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For nearly two hours of bonus content — including our coverage of the first appearance of Doctor Druid in Incredible Hulk #210 and 26 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 170 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets you hel…

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PREVIEW - #283: MARTIAN by the Month 07 - "Red Dust Legacy" 24:13

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Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters. Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant…

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Episode 300- "Walt Simonson!" 2:02:58

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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 ou…

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#282: December 1976 (w/Sylvia Rayleigh) - "Terrible Threat of the Tri-Animan!" 1:23:50

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It took us almost a year, but we finally brought Sylvia on as a guest after her extraordinarily generous contribution to the GoFundMe of our much loved and much missed friend, Jennifer Lumbley. We are so grateful for the relief that Sylvia's gift brought Jennifer during a time when it mattered most. 💚 For more than an hour and a half of bonus conte…

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Episode 299- "Dreaming The Impossible!" 1:35:21

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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 funny…

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PREVIEW - #281: MARTIAN by the Month 06 - "The 24-Hour Man" 23:18

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Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters. Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant…

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Episode 298- "With Tracy Kirby!" 1:18:38

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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 websit…

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#280: November 1976 (w/Karla Pacheco) - "Dark Destiny!" 1:24:59

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Karla Pacheco is the writer of Bettie Page for Dynamite Entertainment, Rick and Morty for Oni Press, and Spider-Woman for Marvel Comics. Be sure to pick up a copy of Venom: Black, White and Blood #2 when it comes out this month if you ever thought that the one thing Miami Vice was missing was a giant goopy symbiote! For over two hours of bonus cont…

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Episode 297- "Covering Kirby: The Book!" 1:45:45

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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 & foll…

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PREVIEW - #279: MARTIAN by the Month 05 - "The Rebels of January and Beyond!" 17:30

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Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters. Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant…

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Episode 296- "Cap's Summer Vacation!" 1:26:40

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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 medi…

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#278: October 1976 (w/Kelly Sue DeConnick) - "This Woman, This Warrior!" 1:26:01

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Kelly Sue DeConnick is the writer of some of our very favorite comics, including Pretty Deadly, Bitch Planet, and the Eisner Award-winning Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons. You can catch a glimpse of her in the MCU's Captain Marvel, which was based on her vision for Carol Danvers. Her current Dark Horse series, FML, is on stands now, and if you’r…

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Episode 295- "Fantastic Battle Bonanza!" 1:53:51

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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…

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PREVIEW - #277: MARTIAN by the Month 04 - "The Death Breeders" 20:10

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Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters. Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant…

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Episode 294- "Man Of Steel!" 1:40:43

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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…

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#276: September 1976 (w/Dan McCoy) - "Scandal Plucks Duck" 1:25:37

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Dan McCoy is an Emmy Award-winning writer for The Daily Show(s) with Jon Stewart and Trevor Noah, as well as the co-creator and co-host of the world's greatest podcast, The Flop House. Sign up for his always entertaining newsletter here. For over 90 minutes of bonus content — including our coverage of Eternals #6 and 25 more Marvel comics in the Mi…

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Episode 293- "Conan Vs. Thor!" 1:37:30

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"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 wi…

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PREVIEW - #275: MARTIAN by the Month 03 - "For He's a Jolly Dead Rebel!" 14:18

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Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters. Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant…

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Episode 292- "The Unburied One!" 1:57:12

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Just in time for the 4th of July, artist & creator MATTHEW ALLISON is back with Tommy. & Mike D., to discuss 'The Unburied One', Captain America issues 204 & 205 from 1976! Corpse monsters, weird science, Sharon Carter drama, Falcon with amnesia, S.H.E.I.L.D. shenanigans, Steve Rogers in a robe… Kirby'e giving us alotta story in this Agron saga, an…

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#274: LOST MARVELS No. 2 with Howard Chaykin! 1:18:39

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Howard Chaykin is one of the most important and fiercely independent comics creators of the 20th and 21st centuries, and no serious historical examination of the medium or the industry would be complete without him. To promote the August release of LOST MARVELS No. 2: Howard Chaykin vol. 1, our friends at Fantagraphics put us in touch with the man …

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Episode 291- "Lord of the Jungle!" 1:16:30

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It's finally hot! And to celebrate this hot-ass weather, we're talking a 60 year trip back in time with the Uncanny X-Men to the jungles of the Savage Land to meet Ka-Zar! Join us as we break down issue 10 of Marvel Comics' X-Men from January 1965! For Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/…

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#273: August 1976 (w/Seanbaby) - "Improbable As It May Seem -- The Impossible Man is Back In Town!" 1:08:35

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After teaching the internet what humor was in the 1990s, Seanbaby wrote for a number of publications that were all ruined by venture capitalists. He then cofounded 1900HOTDOG, the last comedy website, which delivers the hilarity on a daily basis, like the internet used to when this was a proper country. For over 90 minutes of bonus content — our co…

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Episode 290- "Blue Bolt!" 1:12:54

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This week we take a step back into the Golden Age of comics and visit the first work credited to both Joe Simon & Jack Kirby, 1940's BLUE BOLT! We'll specifically visit the Bolt's third issue, and talk about his creation and history. For Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby The…

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PREVIEW - #272: MARTIAN by the Month 02 - "Washington Nightmare!" 8:30

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Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits partially or entirely outside of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters. Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month…

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Episode 289- "With Clifford Meth!" 1:15:22

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Writer/editor/publisher CLIFFORD METH joins us this week to talk about his varied career (comics, sci-fi, horror, filmed entertainment), his charitable efforts for creators dealing with financial strain in an industry not known for taking care of their own, creative endeavors, and, he even has a Kirby story! Cliff's a swell guy, so come shoot the s…

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#271: July 1976 (w/Brian Michael Bendis) - "Captain America's Bicentennial Battles" 1:29:41

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Brian Michael Bendis gets very embarrassed whenever anyone goes on about his many, many accomplishments. So suffice it to say that he’s written many of our favorite comics, and probably a whole bunch of yours too. Join him on jinxworld.com at the Powers Level for instant access to behind-the-scenes content, archived Masterclass sessions, and much m…

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Episode 288- "Mighty One!" with Matthew Allison 1:29:48

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Artist & comic book-maker MATTHEW ALLISON is back on the show with us to discuss Jack Kirby's Kamandi issue 29 from 1975! This is a seminal issue in the run. We also discuss his latest Sweet Sepulcher project, and how YOU can support it! Comix, baby! It's always fun to talk to a great artist AND fan of the King! Check out Matthew on Instagram; @can…

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#270: MARTIAN by the Month 01 - "The War of the Worlds!" 56:37

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Every other week, we'll be focusing on a Marvel series that sits partially or entirely outside of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover will be available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes will be exclusive to our Patreon supporters. Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth f…

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Episode 287- "The Eternals Annual!" 1:30:32

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Jack Kirby produced one annual for his Eternals series at Marvel in 1977… and this week artist, comic book-maker, former East Coaster, and Kirby fan WILLIAM HERNANDEZ joins us to discuss it! What did we think… ? Listen and find out! You can find and follow Bill on Instagram: @therealintrovertedart For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to lis…

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#269: June 1976 (w/Chris Gethard) - "Nova" 1:27:03

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Chris Gethard is a very funny and talented comedian, actor, author, and podcaster, who you've seen in everything from The Office to The Other Guys. He's also the creative mind behind Wellness Together's Laughing Together program, which brings comedy workshops into schools as a low-impact, destigmatized entry point into conversations regarding menta…