Monday, August 24, 2026

E&E #046 - Comic Book Genres: Jack Kirby

In this 46th episode, Alan continues a (fingers crossed) monthly series of episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which makes this episode a discussion of ... Jack Kirby Comics! He and Paul Spataro talk Doctor Doom, the Fourth World, Doctor Doom, Thor, Captain America, Doctor Doom ... and MORE!!!

How did Paul become such a big fan of The King? Which Kirby characters are his favorite? And was Paul ever able to meet Jack Kirby?

Listen to the episode ... and FIND OUT!!!

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1 comment:

  1. I feel it is important to point out that Jack Kirby is not only a genre unto himself, but he’s also the originator (or, co-originator, with Joe Simon) of February’s genre, Romance comics. While I’m not an aficionado of that genre, I would still classify myself as a low-level fan—which basically means I’ve read far too many Romance comics to not consider myself a fan. I think I’d have to include the entire genre in my top five, along with Captain America, Dr. Doom, Fin Fang Foom (representing all the Marvel giant monsters), and, because I believe the inclusion of “normal” supporting characters makes for better superhero comics, Alicia Masters.

    The genre episodes rank among my favorites from the network, along with the glorious 100th episode of the Quarter Bin, the Watchmen mini-series, and of course, the discussion of how to organize your comics. Keep up the good work.

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