Monthly Archives: August 2017

Kray Z Comics and Stories 317: Jack Kirby Turns 100

It’s a special episode about Jack “King” Kirby on the occasion of his 100th birthday! Joe and Cory!! mark the occasion by spending the entire episode discussion the work, legacy and stories of The King of Comics!

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Kray Z Comics and Stories 316: Previews for October 2017 or Chade the Shading Man!

There’s a tornado warning as they record, but Joe and Cory!! still have to record a podcast because they love you so much! And, Cory!! is obsessive about making sure that there is a new episode every Monday. They go through Previews to talk abut what is coming out in October. This means they will discuss different comics they are excited about or recommend for YOU, the listener.

  • They discuss Marathon bars. The old version and the new version. And the ads for candy bars in comics in the 70’s. I think Joe and Cory!! were hungry.
  • Is it worth riding in a car with Cory!!
  • Sears and other catalogs
  • Cory!! fills us in on the movie Shanty Tramp
  • A discussion of the official MAD knockoff
  • Cory!! explains why the New Teen Titans fell apart in the late 80’s.
  • How many times will they try to make Zen the Intergalactic Ninja happen?

All of this, the usual shenanigans and the proverbial much, much more!!

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Kray Z Comics and Stories 315: Disney Will Keep Publishing Marvel Comics, People!

Joe and Cory!! discuss the article “Will Disney Stop Publishing Marvel Comics”. Wat do they think? YOU HAVE TO LISTEN TO FIND OUT!!!

They also discuss:

  • Joe and Cory!! discuss the article “Will Disney Stop Publishing Marvel Comics”. Wat do they think? YOU HAVE TO LISTEN TO FIND OUT!!!
  • They also discuss:
  • Cory!! is older than he’s ever been and it’s time for Joe to point that out.
  • Wasabi Doritos
  • Why other companies publish Disney books
  • How Marvel’s business plan never loses money
  • How the Guardians of the Galaxy movies show Marvel will never stop making comics
  • Why did Disney buy Marvel?
  • Cory!! is mad about the people who blame young women about the current state of comics
  • Joe discusses recent comics that have shot up in value
  • The black and white bust of the 1980’s.
  • Disney v Netflix
  • More info on cable TV than you would ever want.

All of this, the usual shenanigans and much, much more!!

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Kray Z Comics and Stories 314: Marvel Dream Teams Part 2

Joe and Cory!! are joined by Dan Mohr and his cast of characters. All for the second part of Dream Teams for Marvel!

Dream Teams! As long as the person is alive and still working in comics, they are fair game!  Remember, it’s FANTASY, so you can add Art Adams to a monthly book if you want.  Just one book per person, ok?  No putting George Perez on every team book. The books they cover this episode are:

  1. Black Panther
  2. Guardians of the Galaxy
  3. Luke Cage
  4. Iron Fist
  5. Fantastic Four
  6. Deadpool
  7. Punisher
  8. Defenders
  9. Iron Man
  10. Captain Marvel
  11. Champions
  12. Marvel Comics Presents

All of this, the usual shenanigans and much, much more!!

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Solitaire Rose Radio 70: Favorite Jack Kirby Inkers with Patrick McEvoy

Patrick McEvoy has been on the show more than any other guest, is a huge Jack Kirby fan and a fantastic artist in his own right!  http://www.megaflowgraphics.com/

Before we get into who our favorite Jack Kirby inkers are, we discuss comic book inking, with Patrick letting us know where the art form came from, how it had changed over the years and how it is done in the modern era.  Then, they talk about their five favorite Kirby inkers, and not to spoil anything, but ONE of them lists Vince Colletta.  You can also look at how different inkers work on the pencils of Kirby with some great examples at whatifkirby.com

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