Episode 322- "With Joe Rubinstein!"
Summary
Hosts Mike D and Tommy Lumberdozie interview comic artist Joe Rubenstein, discussing his work on the Marvel Universe Handbook and the recent Jack Kirby Way renaming. They explore comic book history, the challenges of continuity, and the evolution of the industry from the Silver Age to today. Rubenstein shares personal anecdotes about his career, including early influences and struggles with ageism in the modern market.
Topics discussed
Intro and weather chat
Kirby Day renaming ceremony
Comic shops and movie tie-ins
Star Wars comics and industry evolution
Artistic influences and Kirby's style
Continuity in comics vs movies
Joe Rubinstein's career beginnings
Economics of the comic industry
Daredevil work with Frank Miller
Wolverine design and Claremont
Jack Kirby's legacy and conclusion
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