Kirby King of Comics SC (2017 Abrams ComicArts) comic books
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Published Jul 2017 by Abrams ComicArts.
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1st printing. By Mark Evanier. Introduction by Neil Gaiman. Art and Cover by Jack Kirby. Back Cover by Alex Ross. Jack Kirby created or co-created some of comic books' most popular super heroes, including Captain America, The X-Men, The Hulk, The Fantastic Four, The Mighty Thor, Darkseid, and The New Gods. More significantly, he created much of the visual language for fantasy and adventure comics. Almost everything that was different about comic books began in the 1940s on the drawing table of Jack Kirby. This is his story by one who knew him well - Mark Evanier. First issued in 2008, Kirby: King of Comics was the first overview of the legendary comic book creator's career. It is now available in a smaller, more affordable package, revised and expanded for Kirby's centennial. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 240 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $26.99.
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Published Jul 2017 by Abrams ComicArts.$19.95
2nd and later printings. By Mark Evanier. Introduction by Neil Gaiman. Art and Cover by Jack Kirby. Back Cover by Alex Ross. The first authorized celebration of the one and only King of Comics and his groundbreaking work—now revised and expanded. Introduction by Neil Gaiman, featuring an exclusive, original Alex Ross "Jack Kirby" poster on underside of fold-out cover. Filled with stunning artwork, this gloriously illustrated biography of comics pioneer Jack Kirby by an artist who worked closely with him is a treasure." A landmark work, this is essential reading for comics fans and those who want to better understand the history of the comics medium—or those who just want to enjoy Kirbys incredible artwork. —Publishers Weekly Jack Kirby played a major role in shaping the superhero genre, not only through his innovative, dynamic artwork but through collaborating with Stan Lee to create classic Marvel characters like the Fantastic Four, the Hulk and the X-Men. As a teenager, future television and comics writer Mark Evanier became an assistant to Kirby. Evanier has now written this magnificently illustrated biography of his mentor. Evanier tells Kirbys life story in an informal, entertaining manner and brings Kirbys personality vividly alive: a child of the Great Depression, a creative visionary who struggled most of his life to support his family. The stunning artwork in this book, taken from private collections, makes the case for Kirbys genius. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 240 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $26.99.
