Podcasts about Jack Kirby

Denne gang taler redaktionen om biograffilmene The Long Walk og Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, spillene Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater og Shinobi: Art of Vengeance samt serien Peacemaker S2 på HBO Max og tegneserien Fantastic Four: Galactus kommer af Jack Kirby og Stan Lee. Medvirkende: Jakob Stegelmann, Troels Møller, Christopher Andersen, Ida Rud og Regitze Heiberg.

Comic Book Creator and LEGEND!  (Recorded live at Tucson Comic Con Sunday, August 31, 2025) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Crow, Heavy Metal Magazine Born in Portland, Maine in 1962 Kevin Eastman began drawing at a very young age, copying children's books, and reading comics. Inspired by master storyteller Jack Kirby, and later by self-publishing creators Richard Corben, creating his own characters and comics became an obsession. Born in Portland, Maine in 1962 Kevin Eastman began drawing at a very young age, copying children's books, and reading comics. Inspired by master storyteller Jack Kirby, and later by self-publishing creators Richard Corben, creating his own characters and comics became an obsession. In the late 70's and early 80's, self-published “Mini Comics” became a main artistic outlet, and while soliciting illustration work from local fanzines in Northampton Massachusetts, he met like-minded creator Peter Laird and the partnership studio, Mirage Studios was formed. Less than a year later in the middle of a late-night drawing session, Eastman doodled a new character he dubbed a “Ninja Turtle” to make Laird laugh—several sillier sketches and a final drawing of four characters later “Eastman and Laird's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” had officially entered the universe! Self-published in May of 1984 the first issue sold out of its 3000 copies overnight and quickly became a fan favorite. Catching the eye of Merchandising Agents and Hollywood Producers, Eastman and Laird maintained full control of their creations while guiding them through Toy Licensing, TV Series adaptation, as well as Feature Films, and by early 1990 the TMNT's were number one in all three categories. In between TMNT projects, Eastman launched a creator friendly publishing company, “Tundra Publishing” where projects like “The Crow” “From Hell” “Madman” and “Understanding Comics” first flourished, as well as purchased and published the world renowned “Heavy Metal Magazine” for more than twenty-five years. In 2020 based on an original 1987 concept by Kevin and Peter, Kevin adapted and launched The Last Ronin with longtime TMNT Writer/Co-Writer Tom Waltz. The epic tale quickly became the TMNT publishing event of the decade, both a critical success, and a New York Times Best Seller. The series continued with The Last Ronin: Lost Years in 2023 and 2024The Last Ronin II: Re-Evolution. When not having way too much fun writing and drawing on new TMNT projects, he launched a new maxiseries with Image Comics entitled, Drawing Blood as well as companion limited series the Radically Rearranged Ronin Ragdolls, with co-creator David Avallone, and artists Ben Bishop and Troy Little.   Thanks to “THE BEST FANS ON THE ENTIRE PLANET!” according to Eastman, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles continue to find their way into the hearts and imaginations of kids, large and small more than four decades later. Cowabunga! In 2025 Kevin, his wife Courtney and Team Eastman will be visiting comic conventions and signings around the world, ensuring they are always accessible and able to connect with fans as we all continue to Shellebrate the awesome legacy of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. For complete details keep up with Kevin Eastman at: www.KevinEastmanStudios.com Facebook: Kevin B. Eastman Twitter: kevineastman86 Instagram: kevineastmantmnt Popular Hashtags for Kevin: #TMNT #LastRonin #TMNT40 #Shellebrate40 #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #TeamEastman #KevinEastman #Cowabunga Please checkout more Tucson Comic Con shenanigans at  https://tucsoncomic-con.com/ Official Tucson Comic Con Fan Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/400494039482865 https://www.facebook.com/TucsonComicCon Check out our previous Tucson Comic con coverage for this year and previous ones at #Tucsoncomiccon | Creative Play and Podcast Network https://creativeplayandpodcastnetwork.podbean.com/category/tucsoncomiccon and https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsWPaNcS-w6ajTdrjFw6EXvAA3WvGwSiu&si=Ay2CRszAmR0rHIMj   Please support our shows at www.patreon.com/cppn and even join us in some games! Also keep an eye at the new things on our now affiliated Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/creativeplayandpodcast Also follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CreativePlayandPodcastNetwork Enjoy our older streamed games and other episodes on our Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@creativeplayandpodcastnetwork Would you be interested if we hosted D&D and Edge of Empire games on Roll20 for you to join? Email us at Creativeplaypodcastnet@Gmail.com

Toward the end of this week's episode, Jesse Lonergan says, “With Drome, it feels like I've done...something.” Since he arrived on the scene, the cartoonist has bashed upon the medium, seeing if he'd be the one to break comics. The art form didn't shatter; it became stronger under Lonergan's pressure. Books like Hedra, Faster, Planet Paradise, and Man's Best electrified readers, showcasing what could only be done in comics. Now, in Drome, Jesse Lonergan whales harder upon the medium than he ever has before, and the result is a smashing celebration of comics and creation. Jesse Lonergan has done...something. He is not the artist who started Drome. We are not the readers we were before the first page. A quick flip through Drome and you'll witness a civilization with champions of order raging against champions of chaos. The visuals recall Jack Kirby and Robert E. Howard. Gods watch their toys in their sandbox. Violence everywhere because life is a violent act. It's the best-looking, sword-and-sandal fantasy adventure you can find at your local comic shop. To begin and end your conversation about Drome with its plot is a catastrophic mistake. With Jesse Lonergan, process is the theme. The color story matters. Form is the point. So, let's get real damn nerdy about it. On this week's episode, we excitedly welcome back Jesse Lonergan and, together, tear our way through one of the year's best comic books. We discuss the first images that eventually became Drome. We talk about the CMYK color model. We embarrassingly reveal the names we gave his characters, and celebrate those other artists, such as Geoff Darrow and Matt Lesniewski, who seem to give everything they have to comics. Drome is now available from 23rd St Books. Make sure you follow Jesse Lonergan on Blue Sky, Instagram, Patreon, and his Website. This Week's Sponsors Looking for sci-fi comics that go further than you've ever been before? Then you need  2000 AD – it's the Galaxy's Greatest Comic! Whether you're a new or returning reader, September is the perfect time to try out 2000 AD, with the launch of 2000 AD issue 2450 -- a jump-on issue with a fresh start for every story! Featuring a terrifying new Judge Dredd story by Rob Williams and Henry Flint, the issue also has a major new Rogue Trooper story from the team of Alex de Campi and Neil Edwards! Get a print subscription to 2000 AD and it'll arrive through your letterbox every week, and your first issue is free. Or, subscribe digitally and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! For thirty years, Street Sharks has remained a fan-favorite franchise, but the fearless Bolton Brothers have been cruelly absent from comic book shops. Until now. This September, IDW Publishing launches a brand new five-issue Street Sharks mini-series from writer Stephanie Williams and artist Ariel Medel. The new series celebrates the JAW-SOME characters you already love while exploring new depths to their souls and universe. So, get ready to return to the chaotic streets of Fission City as Ripster, Jab, Streex, and Big Slammu fight to protect their home against twisted experiments gone wrong, including muscle-bound mutant lobsters, ruthless squids, and deranged scientists. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Chris Condon in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Brad and Lisa Gullickson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Sanford Greene in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Philip Kennedy Johnson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Steve Anderson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Benjamin Percy in the Stacks at Third Eye Comics Join Comic Book Club in Person Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. Don't forget to grab your tickets for our September 28th Alamo Drafthouse Winchester screening of Event Horizon, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

The newest book by Jim Beard, Jack of All Comics!, takes a deep dive into the career of the legendary Jack Kirby. With essays focusing on his various projects, this book is not only informative but also a great conversation starter between fans!Contributors Ed Catto and Paul Kupperberg join Beard on this episode to discuss the book's development and their feelings about the King of Comics.Buy the book here: amazon.com/Jack-All-Comics-Conversation-Culture.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.

Six-time New York Times bestselling comics' writer, novelist, and playwright: Fred Van Lente, joins the show to talk about Jack Kirby, writing educational comics like Action Philosophers, the success of the YA graphic novel market, writing Archer & Armstrong, Marvel Zombies, Incredible Hercules, getting his own holiday (Fred Van Lente Day), and talks about his new noir-meets-zombies comic series for Dynamite Entertainment: Die!namite: Bood Red (coming out Oct. 8th).Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE Check out a preview of the first issue of Die!namite: Blood Red : HERE LINKS: Buy merch from the official Short Box Merch Store: HEREJoin our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group  We read Fan Mail, send us some! Visit the shop in Jax, or shop online at gothamcitylimit.com Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT!

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!Angus reviews Issue #8 "Panthers or Pussycats?"Black Panther Epic Collection: Revenge Of The Black Panther⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Black-Panther-Epic-Collection-1977-1979-ebook/dp/B07M8YN6LH/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Behold as the Black Panther sets out on adventures that only his co-creator, Jack Kirby, could conceive! T'Challa discovers the startling secret of King Solomon's frog, encounters alien races, battles eternal samurai warriors — and so much more! The history of the Wakandans, their majestic city and their amazing technology are also explored with a power and passion that only Kirby could offer!We will review, in issue order, one issue each month (#1 - #12) in 2025.Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comPlease join us for our 2025 Graphic Novel Reads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kirbyskids.com/2024/11/kirbys-kids-giving-thanks-2025-graphic.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kirbyskids.com

Parliamo di due grandi autori: Stan Lee & Jack Kirby, quando Marvel era ancora solo fumetti e non il moloch cinematografico che divora tutto ciò che tocca. Dalla puntata 11 della stagione 2 riscopriamo l’era perduta del 2011, completa di tagli musicali da radio e superpoteri tecnici ancora in fase larvale – un’esperienza sonora che […]

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSFirst Look: Dan Mora assembles all 32 fighters in informative ‘DC K.O.' #1 variant coverCan he beat the entire universe? Marvel unleashes Hulk like never before in 'Smash Everything'The Maker's return nears, and a cosmic Daredevil arrives December 2025Eat like an Avenger: Marvel's 'Meals to Astonish' #1 brings superhero recipes to lifeFirst look: Ryan Stegman & superstar artists redefine the X-Men in Age of Revelation coversExclusive: Corin Howell's ‘Lilith' returns as an ongoing series in 2026Todd McFarlane and Steve Orlando bring comics power to The Boulet Brothers' 'Dragula: Titans' season 2Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #2 (Patrick Horvath)Death Of The Silver Surfer #3 (Greg Pak, Sumit Kumar)Chris:​​The Voice Said Kill #2 (Si Spurrier, Vanesa R. Del Rey)The Man Who Dreamed The Impossible #1 (Mario Freitas, Lucas Pereira)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris: The Mortal Thor #1 (Al Ewing, Pasqual Ferry)Dave: Gehenna Naked Aggression (2025) #3 (Patrick Kindlon, Maurizio Rosenzweig)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: Everything Dead & Dying #1 (Tate Brombal, Jacob Phillips) Dave: The Amazing Spider-Man #11 (Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: TMNT #11 (Javier Rodriguez) or ASM #11 (Lee Bermejo)Chris: Star Trek: Red Shirts #2 (Chris Shehan Main Cover)Interview: Mike del Mundo about career and The Marvel Art of Mike Del Mundo. You still have a few days to back this project!You've long been known for your concept-driven, highly stylized covers—how does it feel to see your Marvel career collected in such a high-end format like The Marvel Art of Mike Del Mundo?Looking back at your early breakout work, like your X-Men Legacy covers, how do you think your style or approach has evolved since then?The new art book includes never-before-seen pieces and a companion sketchbook—can you walk us through your process from sketch to final composition?How does your mindset shift when moving from cover art to sequential work?How do you balance surrealism, symbolism, and storytelling in a single image—especially when working on iconic characters with decades of history?Of all the covers and interiors featured in the book, is there one piece that holds particular personal meaning for you?What do you hope readers and fans take away from seeing your sketches alongside the final printed pieces?You've also been doing incredible world-building in 3 Worlds / 3 Moons with Jonathan Hickman—how does that creator-owned space challenge or expand your approach compared to Marvel work?What advice would you give to artists trying to push boundaries or find their own visual voice within superhero comics today?If you could design a cover for any Marvel character doing something completely unexpected—like Hulk as a ballet dancer or Doctor Doom hosting a cooking show—what would it be, and how would you make it look cool?

JJ, Doc & Angus conclude their discussion of Kamandi, Last Boy on Earth! In Part ONE they discussed the Jack Kirby series run. In Part TWO they discuss the 2017 Kamandi Challenge, a tribute to Jack on his 100th Birthday anniversary. Graphic Novels Of The MonthKamandi by Jack Kirby Vol. 1 Vol. 1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Jack-Kirby-Vol-1971-1978-ebook/dp/B0B69P4S56/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth (1971-1978) Vol. 2: by Jack Kirby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Last-Earth-1971-1978-Kirby-ebook/dp/B0CKM8BKLH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Kamandi Challenge (2017)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Challenge-2017-ebook/dp/B07BW1K4J3/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comJoin the Community Discussions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please join us for our 2025 Graphic Novel Reads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kirbyskids.com/2024/11/kirbys-kids-giving-thanks-2025-graphic.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro and Outro segments from 'NEW GODS ft. Jack Kirby' by Akira The Don ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://akirathedon.bandcamp.com/track/new-gods-ft-jack-kirby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kirbyskids.com

Hi! THis week, Matt and Corbin talk about "Captain America, The First Avenger," a movie about Captain America, an American Superhero. Topics: The MCU as a sort of end-product of the first two decades of digital cinema, the function of the superhero as a multi-meaning storytelling device, the production design in this movie (Good!) and the cinematography in this movie (Less good!), adapting Jack Kirby's fly by night ethic to a large, settled metanarrative, how the movie's depiction of the Red Skull conforms to Nazi neurosis, and, of course, the question of if Captain America is Good or Bad.  Matt's Recommendation. Corbin's. Next Week's episode will be the FINAL EPISODE of our Digital Frontiers series and it will be about MELANCHOLIA. Watch it here!

This week we look at the new season of Peacemaker and its recons, kind of a dud of a Star Trek episode, and celebrate Jack Kirby's birthday by looking back on Devil Dinosaur #1!https://www.editorsnotecomics.comhttps://www.pareton.com/editorsnotecomicsPop Culture News 9:00Weird Comics Facts 21:45Sports Report 25:10Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 1 29:45Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3, Episode 7 38:35Devil Dinosaur #1 49:00What Franchise Are You Just Not Into? 54:25

JJ, Doc & Angus gather to discuss Kamandi, Last Boy on Earth! In Part ONE they discuss the Jack Kirby series run. In Part TWO they discuss the 2017 Kamandi Challenge, a tribute to Jack on his 100th Birthday anniversary. Graphic Novels Of The MonthKamandi by Jack Kirby Vol. 1 Vol. 1⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Jack-Kirby-Vol-1971-1978-ebook/dp/B0B69P4S56/⁠⁠⁠⁠Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth (1971-1978) Vol. 2: by Jack Kirby⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Last-Earth-1971-1978-Kirby-ebook/dp/B0CKM8BKLH⁠⁠⁠⁠The Kamandi Challenge (2017)⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Challenge-2017-ebook/dp/B07BW1K4J3/⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comJoin the Community Discussions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please join us for our 2025 Graphic Novel Reads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kirbyskids.com/2024/11/kirbys-kids-giving-thanks-2025-graphic.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro and Outro segments from 'NEW GODS ft. Jack Kirby' by Akira The Don ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://akirathedon.bandcamp.com/track/new-gods-ft-jack-kirby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kirbyskids.com

On this episode Eric and Ryan delve into the cosmic clashes of THOR vs. GALACTUS! Over many decades and many creators runs we see how the God of Thunder and The Devourer have interacted. We travel the space ways to the tales of Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, Matt Fraction, Donny Cates, Nic Klein, Esad Ribic, and Jason Aaron on this journey. Consider supporting the show on PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=65477484&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorJoin the conversation on DISCORD: https://discord.gg/89JTNF9fQa

The Next Generation of Comics: IMAGE! In this episode, Dan and Mark discuss the events that led to the singlemost impactful shakeup to the modern comics industry since Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's invention of the Marvel Comics Universe. On the pages of the X-Men and Spider-Man line of comics, Marvel had been fostering the […] The post The Pre-Image Revolution (Season 7, Episode 11) appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk.

Hey listeners, Episode 302 is here and it's part 2 of our "Super-Fantastic Summer" episodes where, this week, we're taking a look at the other superhero film to hit theaters recently. Yes, this week, we're taking a look at the MCU's Fantastic Four: First Steps! It's not a stretch to say that we all liked this one, actually, this film rocks! It's HOT and we're going to be totally transparent about opinions!

Part 2 of our discussion of the Fantastic Four: Hereafter storyline does not talk about the story at all and jumps right into an uninterrupted hour-long discussion about the hosts' and guests' religions, lack of them, or status in-between, in the least judgemental, least sanctimoneus of this kind of conversation that we've ever been a part of. We each  found this discussion informative and enlightening.   Let us know whether or not you agree marriedwithcontent@gmail.com. or mwcpodcast@bluesky.social   We will answer all serious questions or comments, and will read them and respond on a future episode. Please let us know on your email if you do not want your email read and responded to in this way.  

Happy Jack Kirby Birthday Week 2025 Celebration on Kirby's Kids! We have a jam packed week of "King" sized Kamandi goodness planned! Doc and Angus take an Elseworlds' journey at Earth's End with Kamandi. Kamandi: At Earth's Endhttps://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Kamandi:_At_Earth%27s_End_Vol_1Join The Kids for The Kirby Roundtable later this coming week and their discussion of Kamandi:Graphic Novels Of The MonthKamandi by Jack Kirby Vol. 1 Vol. 1⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Jack-Kirby-Vol-1971-1978-ebook/dp/B0B69P4S56/⁠⁠⁠Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth (1971-1978) Vol. 2: by Jack Kirby⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Last-Earth-1971-1978-Kirby-ebook/dp/B0CKM8BKLH⁠⁠⁠The Kamandi Challenge (2017)⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Challenge-2017-ebook/dp/B07BW1K4J3/⁠⁠⁠Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comJoin the Community Discussions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please join us for our 2025 Graphic Novel Reads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kirbyskids.com/2024/11/kirbys-kids-giving-thanks-2025-graphic.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro and Outro segments from 'NEW GODS ft. Jack Kirby' by Akira The Don ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://akirathedon.bandcamp.com/track/new-gods-ft-jack-kirby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kirbyskids.com

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 funnybookseller NOW! And you can follow the guys on Instagram here: @mario.breathes.comics @lucaspereiraart   For Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby

Blockbuster summer of 2025 happened! Fantastic Four and Superman returned to the theater! It was amazing to see these both of these iconic comic book characters back on the big screen. During this podcast we wanted to reflect on our thoughts about the new Fantastic Four movie and talk about the original 1966 three-issue comic book story, The Galactus Trilogy, that appeared in Fantastic Four #48–50. Even though this story has several adaptations why is it still considered one of the most memorable comic book stories that Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created of all time. How is it different than the movie? Tune in for great comic book conversation about Marvels first family. If you like this episode check out our previous episode reviewing Fantastic Four: Full Circle.

2025 SHORTLIST of BEST in BOOKSThursday Comics #241from the Library of Graphic LiteratureAugust 21st, 2025Welcome to  Thursday Comics issue #241 and the sweet megapixies of comic book media, Wallace Ryan and Dennis Osbourne!!!In this episode, we present to you the first ever, 2025 SHORTLIST of BEST in BOOKS from Thursday Comics!!! A lively discussion of some of the best in collected editions of comics for 2025!!!DID WE MISS ANYTHING?Thursday Comics theme by Bill BrennanNO AI USED in the production of Thursday Comics where you get REAL writers, artists and creators.TOO GOOD for AI!!!Thursday Comics does not give any outside party from scanning our podcasts. We charge $10,000 a podcast to be scanned by AI.#thursdaycomics #comicbooks #graphic novels #omnibus #confessions #bookreviews #graphicnovelreviewsTHURSDAY COMICS Mailbox (Send us your comments)

Welcome to Jack Kirby Month 2025 Celebration on Kirby's Kids! We have a jam packed month of "King" sized goodness planned! Doc and Angus take a month long journey into some of Jack's lesser known works that had limited runs.Chamber of Darkness #4⁠⁠https://www.comics.org/issue/23402/Chamber of Darkness #5https://www.comics.org/issue/23528/In this episode they cover Jack's run in the 1969 Marvel series 'Chamber Of Darkness'.Three Additional Great Reads About The Series:Giant-Size Chillers #3 [1975] – The Monsterhttps://kirbymuseum.org/blogs/kirby/archives/25Lee & Kirby: The Desecration of CHAMBER OF DARKNESS #4https://tombrevoort.com/2022/03/12/lee-kirby-the-desecration-of-chamber-of-darkness-4/Chamber Of Darkness #5 [1970] – And Fear Shall Followhttps://kirbymuseum.org/blogs/kirby/archives/347Join The Kids for The Kirby Roundtable at the end of August and their read of Kamandi:Graphic Novels Of The MonthKamandi by Jack Kirby Vol. 1 Vol. 1⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Jack-Kirby-Vol-1971-1978-ebook/dp/B0B69P4S56/⁠⁠Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth (1971-1978) Vol. 2: by Jack Kirby⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Last-Earth-1971-1978-Kirby-ebook/dp/B0CKM8BKLH⁠⁠The Kamandi Challenge (2017)⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Challenge-2017-ebook/dp/B07BW1K4J3/⁠⁠Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comJoin the Community Discussions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please join us for our 2025 Graphic Novel Reads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kirbyskids.com/2024/11/kirbys-kids-giving-thanks-2025-graphic.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro and Outro segments from 'NEW GODS ft. Jack Kirby' by Akira The Don ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://akirathedon.bandcamp.com/track/new-gods-ft-jack-kirby⁠⁠⁠⁠For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kirbyskids.com

Step into the Baxter Building with us as we review The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the newest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We explore the rich history of Marvel's “First Family,” including the long-standing debate between Jack Kirby and Stan Lee over their creation, plus a look back at past adaptations—some loved, some… less so. Finally, we discuss what this long-awaited film means for the future of the MCU.  Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/FiveishFangirls #FiveishFam  TIME STAMPS 00:00:17 Intro 00:03:34 News 00:10:07 Feedback 00:19:54 The Fantastic Four 01:53:26 Final Thoughts 01:55:20 Outro Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. 

This week Cian and Darragh pit DC and Marvel's biggest 2025 releases against each other with Superman and Fantastic Four. Darragh explains why he “passionately hates Superman” and why the character only works when his humanity is tested rather than his powers. The hosts explore what makes for a good Superman story from All-Star Superman to Red Son and critique why most movie versions miss the point. On the Marvel side they celebrate the Fantastic Four's legacy as the comic that launched the Silver Age praise Jack Kirby's influence and spotlight Doctor Doom as one of the greatest villains ever created. They discuss how the team's real strength lies in their scientific minds and cosmic problem solving rather than monster brawls. The episode wraps with a question for listeners: which film will have the bigger impact and can either franchise find its lasting spark?

Welcome to Jack Kirby Month 2025 Celebration on Kirby's Kids! We have a jam packed month of "King" sized goodness planned! Doc and Angus take a month long journey into some of Jack's lesser known works that had limited runs.Simon and Kirby: Superheroes⁠https://www.amazon.com/Simon-Kirby-Superheroes-Joe/dp/1848563655/⁠In this episode they cover Jack's run in the 1959 MLJ / Archie Comic's series 'The Fly'.Three Additional Great Reads About The Series:The Fly, A Case Study of Swipinghttps://kirbymuseum.org/blogs/simonandkirby/archives/956Adventures of the Fly, the First Issuehttps://kirbymuseum.org/blogs/simonandkirby/archives/2580Adventures of the Fly, the Second Issuehttps://kirbymuseum.org/blogs/simonandkirby/archives/2592Join The Kids for The Kirby Roundtable at the end of August and their read of Kamandi:Graphic Novels Of The MonthKamandi by Jack Kirby Vol. 1 Vol. 1⁠https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Jack-Kirby-Vol-1971-1978-ebook/dp/B0B69P4S56/⁠Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth (1971-1978) Vol. 2: by Jack Kirby⁠https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Last-Earth-1971-1978-Kirby-ebook/dp/B0CKM8BKLH⁠The Kamandi Challenge (2017)⁠https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Challenge-2017-ebook/dp/B07BW1K4J3/⁠Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comJoin the Community Discussions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please join us for our 2025 Graphic Novel Reads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kirbyskids.com/2024/11/kirbys-kids-giving-thanks-2025-graphic.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro and Outro segments from 'NEW GODS ft. Jack Kirby' by Akira The Don ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://akirathedon.bandcamp.com/track/new-gods-ft-jack-kirby⁠⁠⁠For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kirbyskids.com

With the recent release of the new Fantastic Four movie, we decided to explore one of the FF's definitive sagas -- "The Galactus Trilogy" from Fantastic Four #48 - 50!We go back to the Marvel Age of comics for an epic saga brought to us by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and break it down issue-by-issue.  No plot point or soap opera subplot is too small to escape our analytical clutches!It's always fun going back to the comics that started it all and this is an FF classic like no other and was partially the basis for the new movie!  Enjoy...and let us know what you're thinking by posting a comment in our Facebook group!  You'll be glad you did!Hosted by Brad Page and Chris Karam.

JJ and Angus discuss their 2025 Comic Con experience. In Part ONE they discussed Wednesday Preview Night, Thursday, and Friday. In Part TWO they wrap up their experience and discuss Saturday and Sunday.Join The Kids for The Kirby Roundtable at the end of August and their read of Kamandi:- Jack Kirby Month - Graphic Novels Of The MonthKamandi by Jack Kirby Vol. 1 Vol. 1⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Jack-Kirby-Vol-1971-1978-ebook/dp/B0B69P4S56/⁠⁠Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth (1971-1978) Vol. 2: by Jack Kirby⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Last-Earth-1971-1978-Kirby-ebook/dp/B0CKM8BKLH⁠⁠The Kamandi Challenge (2017)⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Kamandi-Challenge-2017-ebook/dp/B07BW1K4J3/⁠⁠Help Peter David's Familyhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/help-peter-davidSiegel & Shuster Tribute Plazahttps://siegelandshuster.com/tribute-plaza/Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comJoin the Community Discussions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please join us for our 2025 Graphic Novel Reads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kirbyskids.com/2024/11/kirbys-kids-giving-thanks-2025-graphic.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kirbyskids.com

This Sunday at 8PM UK time, we welcome back Chris Tolworthy, author of Prophecy: It's All True, for a gripping dive into the future we were warned about — by comic book legend Jack Kirby.

We herald a Galactus size episode to fully get into The Fantastic Four: First Steps.  James' in theaters pick of the year is the latest MCU project featuring the live-action Incredibles. We get immersed into conversation completely breaking down this movie and discussing how well it captures Marvel's first family. Strap in for a complete review, the latest in movie news, and if this movie was worth the hype. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

We give our very short review of Fantastic Four first steps and try to figure out where marvel is going.

Filmmaker Ken Viola joins us to discuss his rare 1987 documentary The Masters of Comic Book Art—a raw, unfiltered snapshot of comics history featuring candid interviews with legends like Jack Kirby, Harvey Kurtzman, Neal Adams, Will Eisner, Art Spiegelman, Dave Sim, Frank Miller, and Bernie Wrightson. Narrated by Harlan Ellison, this film captures the voices of visionary creators at a turning point in the industry. Ken shares behind-the-scenes stories, what it was like filming these giants, and how the project came together. You can now watch the documentary online—don't miss this essential piece of comics history.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is being hailed by some as a return to basics for Marvel's First Family. With sweeping visuals and cosmic themes, it's a clear attempt to tap into the legendary imagination of Jack Kirby himself. But while the film tries to honor the so-called "King of Comics," we take a deeper look at the spiritual roots of the source material. Follow Good Fight Ministries on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodfightministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodfightministries Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/goodfightmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodfightministries Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodfight We're on Rumble! https://rumble.com/GoodFightMinistries

After 17 years, Marvel's first family has finally made their MCU debut! Based on the beloved characters created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the much anticipated Fantastic Four: First Steps is currently playing in theatres, and Let Me Know How It Is has their review. Listen to Frank, Clifton, and Zack as they discuss everything about the film: from the cast, to the film's look, to new takes on long time comic staples like the Thing and Silver Surfer, we get into it all. And of course we will speculate and theorize about what impact and implications Fantastic Four: First Steps will have on the greater MCU. Be aware, this is a spoiler-filled review. You can find episode notes, along with all of our past episodes, at letmeknowhowitis.com You can find us on Bluesky and Threads And we always love to hear your thoughts and topic suggestions.

Episode #563! Jack Kirby bios, Cryptology and Kevin Smith in OKC! This week Scott tells us about the 1981 film Scanners. Kevin Smith was recently in OKC (without Jason Mewes). DL talks a little about the experience and what happened to Mewes. We also spotlight Cryptology issue #3 and a couple of Jack Kirby biographies. Check it out!   

Mike is joined by Father Malone (Midnight Viewing) and Chris Stachiw (The Kulturecast) to dig into Marvel's latest reboot attempt, Fantastic Four: First Stps (2025), the long-awaited introduction of Marvel's First Family into the MCU. Directed by Matt Shakman and starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn, the film blends retro aesthetics with multiversal madness as Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny leap from the 1960s into present-day chaos.Does Shakman finally crack the code that's eluded three previous FF films? Or does Marvel's Phase 6 entry stretch itself too thin? The trio tackles the film's performances, its ties to Kang and the Secret Wars setup, and whether this version lives up to the legacy of Jack Kirby and Stan Lee's original cosmic explorers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.

Mike is joined by Father Malone (Midnight Viewing) and Chris Stachiw (The Kulturecast) to dig into Marvel's latest reboot attempt, Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025), the long-awaited introduction of Marvel's First Family into the MCU. Directed by Matt Shakman and starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn, the film blends retro aesthetics with multiversal madness as Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny leap from the 1960s into present-day chaos.Does Shakman finally crack the code that's eluded three previous FF films? Or does Marvel's Phase 6 entry stretch itself too thin? The trio tackles the film's performances, its ties to Kang and the Secret Wars setup, and whether this version lives up to the legacy of Jack Kirby and Stan Lee's original cosmic explorers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.

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 media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There's also a link there to purchase an awesome Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! And please rate and review the show wherever ya can. Thanks! 

Inspired by last episode's discussion around Peepers, we dig deep into 1977's Captain America Annual #4, written and drawn by Jack Kirby. In the course of this discussion, we'll tell you all about Magneto's supporting team of weirdos who one day go on to become Mutant Force! And did we mention Mister One? He's the bizarre little fella pictured on the episode thumbnail. We talk about him, too. You'll love it. Josef insisted we call the episode "Mutant Force" instead of "1977's Captain America Annual #4, written and drawn by Jack Kirby". You be the judge of whether that was the right call...

This week, the boys fire off about “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” and “Happy Gilmore 2” before heading to 1941! The random year generator spoke, and we chose “The Maltese Falcon” for our featured conversation. This is our second John Huston/Humphrey Bogart collaboration after we discussed “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” a few weeks ago!  linktr.ee/theloveofcinema - Check out our YouTube page!  Our phone number is 646-484-9298. It accepts texts or voice messages.  0:00 Intro + News; 8:20 Dave's “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” mini-review; 15:42 Jeff & John's “Happy Gilmore 2” mini-review; 25:28 1941 Year in Review; 43:06 Films of 1941: “The Maltese Falcon”; 1:20:05 What You Been Watching?; 1:28:03 Next Week's Episode Teaser Additional Cast/Crew: Mary Astor, Gladys George, Peter Lorre, Barton MacLane, Lee Patrick, Sydney Greenstreet, Ward Bond, Hal B. Wells, Henry Blanke, Matt Shakman, Josh Friedman, Ian Springer, Kat Wood, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bacharach, Joseph Quinn, Ralph Ineson, Julia Garner, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth, Post Malone, Margaret Qualley, Steve Buscemi, John Daly, Benny Safdie, Bad Bunny, Haley Joel Osment, Julie Bowen. Hosts: Dave Green, Jeff Ostermueller, John Say Edited & Produced by Dave Green. Beer Sponsor: Carlos Barrozo Music Sponsor: Dasein Dasein on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77H3GPgYigeKNlZKGx11KZ 
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Because Apparently We've All Had Enough Capes and Spandex This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking Fantastic Four: First Steps, Happy Gilmore 2, Movies we want to catch at the theater for the rest of 2025, and the latest Superhero Showdown at the Box Office. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Box Office Showdown: 10:49 Movie in the Back Half of 2025: 20:45 Happy Gilmore 2: 33:27 Fantastic Four: 45:22 Superman vs. Marvel’s First Family at the Box Office Superman grabbed a bigger domestic haul, but First Steps showed stronger international momentum and may signal better legs in overseas markets. Superman Box Office https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl1543340801/?ref_=bo_hm_rd Fantastic Four: First Steps Box Office https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl2429649665/?ref_=bo_hm_rd Remaining 2025 Must-Sees at the Theater Darryl: Tron: Ares Avatar: Fire and Ash Nobody 2 The Running Man MK 2 Predator: Badlands Weapons Caught Stealing The Long Walk Brian: Caught Stealing The Naked Gun Tron:Ares Mortal Kombat 2 Predator: Badlands Weapons Twinless The Running Man The Toxic Avenger TMNT 35th Anniversary Release Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) Summary Nearly three decades after winning the Tour Championship, Happy (Adam Sandler) is now a grieving widower and alcoholic. To pay for his daughter Vienna's ballet school in Paris, he returns to pro golf—and chaos ensues. The film leans hard into callbacks, celebrity cameos, and legacy sequel nostalgia.  Director: Kyle Newacheck Writers: Tim Herlihy & Adam Sandler  Cast: Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin Ben Stiller as Hal L. (in sobriety group leadership) Bad Bunny as Happy's new caddy Benny Safdie as golf mogul Frank Manatee Additional Cast: Sunny Sandler (Vienna), Sadie Sandler, Travis Kelce, Margaret Qualley, John Daly, Rory McIlroy, Eminem (cameos), and more sport & music legends   Production Notes: Produced by Happy Madison and STX Films, filmed in North Jersey over fall 2024; directed by Newacheck with music by Rupert Gregson-Williams. The production is built around cameo-heavy nostalgia and real-world athletes.  Budget: Estimated at $30 million, modest compared to legacy sequel standards.  Distribution: Released globally via Netflix on July 25, 2025.  Reception: Critics remain divided—mixed reviews on Rotten Tomatoes (65%) and Popcornmeter (~70%). Praise comes for Sandler's commitment and cameo spectacle; criticism centers on overreliance on callbacks, tonally uneven storytelling (including a shocking death), and lazy legacy sequel tropes. Some outlets called it a “cinematic disaster,” while others saw it as funny and heartfelt escapism.  Rating out of 10 Cameo Filled Nostalgic Rounds of Maxi Golf Darryl: 2/10 Brian: 7.5/10 Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) Summary Set in a retro‑futuristic 1960s alternate universe (Earth‑828), Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm are already established heroes expecting their first child. When cosmic threats like Galactus and Silver Surfer emerge, the team must band together to save the world—and their family dynamic. Director: Matt Shakman Writers: Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, Ian Springer; story contributions by Kat Wood  Cast: Pedro Pascal (Mister Fantastic) Vanessa Kirby (Invisible Woman) Joseph Quinn (Human Torch) Ebon Moss‑Bachrach (The Thing) Julia Garner (Silver Surfer) Ralph Ineson (Galactus) Paul Walter Hauser (Mole Man/Harvey Elder) John Malkovich as Red Ghost (cameo)  Production Notes: Filmed at Pinewood Studios in the UK with shoots in Derbyshire Dales and Oviedo; styled with practical miniatures, retro‑futuristic set design reminiscent of Jack Kirby comics; score by Michael Giacchino recorded at Abbey Road Studios; executive production overseen by Kevin Feige; post‑credits nod to late producer Jamie Christopher and director's mother Inez Shakman in homage scenes  Budget: Estimated over $200 million  Box Office (Opening Weekend): Domestic 3‑day: $117.6–118M across 4,125 theaters (including ~$57M previews) International: $100M from 52 territories Global debut: ~$218M   Reception & Context: Critical consensus: ~88% on Rotten Tomatoes; CinemaScore “A‑” reflects strong audience response. Reviews praise cast chemistry, emotional grounding, and visual style—though tone is more serious than comic-minded critics expected. Some reviewers note a pacing lull and lack of overt humor from a director known for lighter work. Industry analysts call this the first confirmed MCU blockbuster of 2025—ushering in Phase 6 with confidence and momentum after previous underperformers. Rating: Out of 10 If it Only Had Jim From the Office Darryl: 8.2/10 Brian: 7.31/10 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. 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Someday, many years from now, we will be able to sit down and tell our grandchildren we were there when the first excellent Fantastic Four movie was released. Because that happened last weekend! Sit back and hear our thoughts about this love letter to Jack Kirby and Marvel's First Family. John's prayers to the Great Rao have been answered, or have they? We got a Legion of Super-Heroes sighting last week, but is it the right Legion? Just one more week to get your homework done for the WCPE Book Club. Travel with us back to the 1990s with the launch of JLA.  We have our weekly Pick 3 choices, plus trivia and last week's Top 10 sales.  We would love to hear your comments on the show. Let us know what you've been reading or watching this week. Contact us on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or by email. We want to hear from you! As always, we are the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! and we hope you enjoy the show. The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! is proudly sponsored by Clint's Comics. Clint's is located at 3941 Main in Kansas City, Missouri, and is open Monday through Saturday. Whether it is new comics, trade paperbacks, action figures, statues, posters, or T-shirts, the friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find whatever it is that you need. You should also know that Clint's Comics has the most extensive collection of back issues in the metro area. If you need to find a particular book to finish the run of a title, head on down to Clint's or check out their website at clintscomics.com. Tell them that the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! sent you.

The First Family of the Marvel Universe are taking center stage this week as it's all about the Fantastic Four!  First we've got the original 3 issue arc from the classic FF #48-50 featuring "The Coming of Galactus" by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby!  Then blast off with our movie review of Fantastic Four: First Steps starring Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby! Host: Andy Larson  Co Hosts: Chad Smith, JA Scott, and Nicole Larson

The New Capes & Lunatics Ep #24 (LGY #379): Fantastic Four - First Steps Review This episode your team of Phil, Lilith, and comic book legends D.G. Chichester and Gregory Wright review the newest MCU movie Fantastic Four: First Steps, compare it to previous Fantastic Four movies, and discuss upcoming movies they want to see. Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can!    Capes & Lunatics Links  → Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/capeslunatics.bsky.social → Twitter https://twitter.com/CapesLunatics → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/capeslunatics/ → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/capesandlunatics → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics   ==================  

Before Fantastic Four: First Steps arrives, the hosts of the Major Issues Podcast dive into two of the most essential stories in Fantastic Four history! First, they revisit the legendary Coming of Galactus trilogy by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby — a cosmic epic that introduced the world-devouring Galactus and the tragic Silver Surfer, changing Marvel Comics forever. Then, they break down Fantastic Four Annual #6, which marks the first appearance of Franklin Richards, the omega-level child of Reed and Sue, and pits the FF against the deadly threat of Annihilus in the Negative Zone! Cosmic stakes, groundbreaking storytelling, and the birth of legacy — it's a double dose of classic Fantastic Four to prepare you for what's next in Marvel's First Family! Please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters! Rate us wherever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merchandise! All episodes of Major Issues are brought to you by ComicBook Clique, the only stop for the latest and greatest things to come to comic books and comic book media. Send us feedback at ComicBookClique@Gmail.com! You Are Worthy!  ComicBook Clique Facebook ComicBook Clique on Instagram ComicBook Clique on YouTube Major Issues on Twitter Shop ComicBook Clique DirtSheet Radio Link Tree

Scott Adsit and Ken Plume join We Got This With Mark and Hal to determine the best member of the Fantastic Four!

Galactus makes his big-screen debut this week in Fantastic Four: First Steps*, which means it's the perfect opportunity to discuss his second-ever comics appearances in The Mighty Thor – specifically, issues #160-162 and 168-169, by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, published by Marvel Comics! (For his comics debut, we humbly direct you to our very first episode from 2016!) First, it's the war to settle the score, the brawl to end it all, as the Devourer of Worlds squares off against none other than Ego the Living Planet! And the Son of Odin and the Rigellian robot known as the Recorder are caught in the middle! It's classic 60s Lee/Kirby space opera at its most grandiose! Then, we get a … somewhat disjointed look at Galactus' origin, including a rap session between Big G and the God of Thunder! PLUS: We discuss James Gunn's Superman! Does Thor stand a chance against this most colossal of foes? Will Odin act in a frustrating manner? (Spoiler: Yes!) And “Shall a God Prevail” against that sentient bioverse known as … The Comics Canon? (*No, we're not counting the purple space cloud in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Would YOU?) In This Episode: ·       Actual sound footage of the Recorder! ·       You should never have to see Galactus' knees ·       Hush now! Odin's stories are on … ·       How DO you pronounce Ra's al Ghul? ·       Thor God of Thunder Vol. 4: The Last Days of Midgard ·       Fantastic Four #171-175: Galactus vs. the High Evolutionary Join us in two weeks as we kick off a miniseries on everyone's favorite Marvel mutants with a look at 1969's Uncanny X-Men #57-61 by Roy Thomas and Neal Adams! Until then:Please consider donating to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Facebook or Bluesky! And as always, thanks for listening!

In light of the new Fantastic Four movie dropping this month, we thought to drop a journey through the first 102 issues of the original 1961 run of Fantastic Four by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby as experienced by Paul Jaissle over the last few months of IRCB. Enjoy! Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:02:04 - Paul's FF Journey Begins (Fantastic Four (1961) #1-7)00:09:34 - Fantastic Four (1961) #8-4000:17:37 - Fantastic Four (1961) #41-5000:25:54 - Fantastic Four (1961) #51-6200:31:28 - Fantastic Four (1961) #63-10200:35:12 - WrapMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.IRCB Avatars by @ICELEVELIRCB Logo by Kyle RoseProducer: Mike RapinEditor: Mike Rapin Support us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Saga of Saga, Giant Days of Our Lives, A Better Batmobile, and more! patreon.com/ircbpodcastEmail: ircbpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @ircbpodcastInstagram: @ircbpodcastDiscord: discordapp.com/invite/E8JUB9sReddit: ireadcomicbooks.reddit.comIRCB GoodreadsMerch: ircbpodcast.com/shop

n Part 2, Alex opens up about the growing role of AI in art and how it raises serious concerns for creators like himself. We also take a nostalgic turn as he shares his childhood memories of 1960s Japanese animation — Speed Racer — and his thoughts on the rise of modern American adult animation.Alex reflects on the long-overdue recognition of classic comic book creators in today's Marvel and DC films, and what it meant to meet legends like Jack Kirby and Neal Adams. We revisit the origin stories behind Marvels and Kingdom Come, and reveal a near-miss — when Alex almost helped design a new Gatchaman team for an American rights holder. And for fans of Fantastic Four, Alex shares the story behind his Earth X visions of Marvel's First Family, and how it continues to influence his creative work.

The production design of the film Fantastic Four: First Steps is an homage to the early ‘60s comics created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. While Kirby is best known for his bold, fist-popping drawing style, he was also a great storyteller who redefined what comic books could be. He was appreciated by hardcore fans at the time, but he never got the same media attention as Stan Lee and wasn't compensated for the fortunes his characters made. I talk with Kirby experts Charles Hatfield, Mark Evanier, Randolph Hoppe, and Arlen Schumer about where we can see Jack Kirby's influence on comics like The Fantastic Four, Thor, The Hulk, Captain America and Black Panther. And I explore Kirby's childhood at the Tenement Museum on the Lower East Side, where every day was “clobberin' time,”and he first learned how to use a garbage can lid as a shield. This week's episode is sponsored by ButcherBox, Hims and ShipStation. ButcherBox is offering our listeners $20 off their first box and free protein for a year. Go to ButcherBox.com/imaginary to get this limited time offer and free shipping always. Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/IMAGINARY Go to shipstation.com and use the code IMAGINARY to sign up for a free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the summer finale of On-Screen Live, we're chatting about Danny Boyle's recently released horror masterpiece, 28 Years Later, going over the weekend box office, previewing a bunch of movies that will release while we're on break, including Jurassic World Rebirth, Superman, Weapons, The Naked Gun, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Eddington, reviewing a couple films on a double dose of Secret Movie™️ and more! Be sure to catch the replay of our Superman II digital show (and After Party Q&A) available for replay now through July 4!  Tickets are going fast for our three-night residency during the Oxford Comedy Festival! We'll be doing six shows over three nights from July 18 through 20. Tickets are going fast—our shows on Quantum of Solace and Hellraiser are already SOLD OUT—so don't wait, snag your tix today! On-Screen Live airs Mondays at noon/eastern on our YouTube channel! Through December 2025, we'll be donating all proceeds from our Tee-Public store to the Center for Reproductive Rights. Check out the WHM Merch Store featuring new GHOSTHEADS, Too Old for This Shit, Forrest the Universal Soldier, and Jack Kirby designs! Pick something up and support a good cause! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.