Fred Van Lente celebrates Jack Kirby's Birthday, and talks comic book history and new Die!namite series

Fred Van Lente celebrates Jack Kirby's Birthday, and talks comic book history and new Die!namite series

1:07:04 Sep 3, 2025
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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  Click here to text us Fan Mail!Check out Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Battle Nexus, the raddest TMNT event of the decade! Buy your tickets for Collective Con 2026, Northeast Florida's largest pop culture convention: HERE Proudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: 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! 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow us on IG & tweet us at @t
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