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- Jack Kirby (1917-1994) remains one of the most influential and revered comic book creators of all time, and his cover work for Marvel Comics is particularly celebrated.
- About the Author: Born Jacob Kurtzberg in 1917 to Jewish-Austrian parents on New York's Lower East Side, Jack Kirby came of age at the birth of the American comic book industry.
- 184 Pages
- Art, Popular Culture
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About the Book
"A collection of covers for Marvel Comics by Jack Kirby"--Book Synopsis
Jack Kirby (1917-1994) remains one of the most influential and revered comic book creators of all time, and his cover work for Marvel Comics is particularly celebrated. The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby collects Kirby's cover art in a hardcover format. The first volume of this series contains more than 175 classic Kirby covers from 1961 to 1964, including cover art from the earliest issues of The Avengers, The Fantastic Four, The Incredible Hulk, Journey into Mystery, Strange Tales, Tales to Astonish, and The X-Men, alongside commentary by multiple contributors. Kirby's legacy continues to inspire current and future generations of artists, designers, and fans. Long live the KING!About the Author
Born Jacob Kurtzberg in 1917 to Jewish-Austrian parents on New York's Lower East Side, Jack Kirby came of age at the birth of the American comic book industry. Beginning his career during the rising tide of Nazism, Kirby and fellow artist Joe Simon created the patriotic hero Captain America. Cap's exploits on the comic book page entertained millions of American readers at home and inspired U.S. troops fighting the enemy abroad. When World War II ended, the public's interest in super heroes waned; Kirby turned his artistic talents during the 1950s to other genres, such as monsters, Westerns and crime--as well as the first-of-its-kind Young Romance Comics. In 1961, Kirby returned to super heroes to illustrate what would become the defining issue in Marvel Comics history: Fantastic Four #1. Written by Stan Lee, the team's debut revolutionized the industry overnight. Kirby's illustrations seemed to leap off the page with eye-popping action and drama. For the next decade, Kirby and Lee would introduce a mind-boggling array of new characters--including the Avengers, the Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, the Silver Surfer and the X-Men. Taken together, Kirby's groundbreaking work with Lee helped form the foundation of the Marvel Universe. In the early 1970s, Kirby moved to DC Comics, where his boundless creativity continued. He returned to Marvel in 1975, writing and illustrating Captain America and introducing his final major concept, the Eternals. With the explosion of TV animation during the 1980s, Kirby's talents turned to the small screen. Comic fans quickly recognized his work on such series as Thundarr the Barbarian and Turbo Teen. Kirby died in 1994, but his influence on the comic book industry is as strong as ever. His work has inspired a generation of professional artists and modern writers who continue to explore his vast universe of concepts and characters.Dimensions (Overall): 12.9 Inches (H) x 8.6 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.85 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 184
Genre: Art
Sub-Genre: Popular Culture
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Format: Hardcover
Author: Marvel
Language: English
Street Date: February 18, 2025
TCIN: 93859116
UPC: 9781506732466
Item Number (DPCI): 247-30-7566
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 2.85 pounds
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