(W) Jack Kirby (A) Jack Kirby (CA) Rian Hughes, Jack Kirby
In the 1970s, after decades shaping the Marvel Universe, Jack the King Kirby made a much-publicized move to DC Comics, where he was given full creative freedom to build something unprecedented: A sweeping multi-series saga featuring new worlds, instantly iconic new characters, and rich new mythologies that he called the Fourth World. Rediscover the worlds of Apokolips and New Genesis in this large-scale reprint of Kirby?s grand opus! This second of two Absolute volumes collects Superman?s Pal Jimmy Olsen #146-148, The Forever People #7-11, The New Gods #7-11, Mister Miracle #7-18, Jack Kirby?s New Gods (Reprint Series) #6, DC Graphic Novel #4: The Hunger Dogs, and Jack Kirby?s lost tale On the Road to Armagetto (published at full size for the first time ever), along with a brand-new foreword by Tom Scioli, a gallery of Kirby pencils, never-before-collected essays from Kirby and Mark Evanier, and more!
This oversized, 10" x 14" hardcover edition is a stunning collection of iconic covers and original art from Jack Kirby’s groundbreaking comics run on The Fantastic Four. It features full stories from five issues, reproduced from Marvel’s archival scans, alongside essays and commentary by editor-designers Ian Chalgren and John Lind.
Since its debut in 1961, The Fantastic Four has been a cornerstone of the Marvel Age of Comics. The series, co-created by legendary artist Jack “King” Kirby and writer Stan Lee, revolutionized the comic book industry and set the standard for a new brand of super-hero storytelling. Kirby, one of the most influential creators in comic book history, infused the series with his dynamic artwork and unparalleled imagination, cementing its place in comics history.
This oversized Bullpen Books edition focuses on Kirby’s lengthy run on The Fantastic Four from 1961 to 1971. It includes complete stories from issues #60, #71, #82, and #83, and the spectacular 48-page Fantastic Four Annual #6. These selections provide a glimpse into the early days of Marvel’s bullpen,
(W/A/CA) Jack Kirby
In the 1970s, legendary creator Jack Kirby revolutionized the comic book medium with a monumental multi-series saga that introduced impossible new worlds, iconic new characters, and sweeping new mythologies. He called it the Fourth World, and its debut elicited unprecedented levels of excitement from comics readers everywhere. The epic ran across four monthly titles?The New Gods, The Forever People, Mister Miracle, and Superman?s Pal Jimmy Olsen?collected in full here in one slipcase box set!
(W/A/CA) Jack Kirby
A great disaster has destroyed civilization, leaving a young boy to search for safe haven in a world populated by mutated animals and strange wonders. Join Kamandi?s band of anthropomorphic supporting characters as they search for answers and adventure across the wastelands of Earth! In this volume, legendary comics creator Jack Kirby introduces a whole new world as Kamandi faces dangers unimaginable with an open heart, a savvy mind, and brave friends! Collects Jack Kirby?s run on Kamandi, the Last Boy on Earth #1-20.
