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) Stan Lee; Jack Kirby (A) Jack Kirby; Steve Ditko (CA) Jack Kirby
Doctor Doom is one of the most monumental villains in comic book history, and this Epic Collection features his early appearances that cemented him as an icon!The greatest comic-book villain of all gets his own Epic Collection at last — beginning with the Latverian monarch's first battle with his accursed enemies, the Fantastic Four! Discover the truth behind Victor Von Doom's bitter rivalry with Reed Richards and watch as he unfolds plot after plot to destroy the FF! Doom forges a powerful alliance with Namor, the Sub-Mariner, steals the Power Cosmic from the Silver Surfer and sets his sights on world domination! But the Fantastic Four aren't the only heroes standing in Doom's way: He'll also have early encounters with Spider-Man, Daredevil, Ant-Man and the Avengers! Plus: a villainous clash with the master of alchemy, Diablo — with the fate of Victor's childhood friend, Valeria, at stake!COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (1961) 5-6, 10, 16-17, 23, 39-40, 57-60, 73; Fantastic Four Annual (1963) 2-3; Amaz
(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!
