Jack Kirby (Graphic Novel)

The Epic Life of the King of Comics

Jack Kirby (Graphic Novel)
Tom Scioli
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Hardback
h254 x 178mm - 208pg
14 Jul 2020 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781984856906
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This sweeping, full-color comic book biography tells the complete life story of Jack Kirby, co-creator of some of the most enduring superheroes and villains of the twentieth century for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and more. Critically acclaimed graphic novelist Tom Scioli breathes visual life into Kirby' s life story--from his days growing up in New York during the Great Depression and discovering a love for science fiction and cartoons to his time on the frontlines in the European theatre of World War II where he experienced the type of action and adventure he' d later imbue his comic pages with, and on to his world-changing collaborations at Marvel with Stan Lee, where the pair redefined comics as a part of pop culture. Just as every great superhero needs a villain to overcome, Kirby' s story also includes his struggles to receive the recognition and compensation that he believed his work deserved. Scioli captures his moves from Marvel to DC and back again, showing how Kirby himself and later his family fought to preserve his artistic legacy. Drawn from an unparalleled imagination and a life as exciting as his comic book tales, Kirby' s super-creations have influenced subsequent generations of creatives in the comics field and beyond. Now, readers can experience the life and times of a comics titan through the medium that made him famous.
"A fast-paced celebration of an underheralded legend within the comic-book industry. "--Kirkus Reviews
Tom Scioli is a contemporary comics artist who gained prominence as co-creator of Godland, a Kirby-esque space opera which was nominated for an Eisner Award, for Image Comics. He next drew and co-scripted (with IDW editor-in-chief John Barber) Transformers vs. GI Joe. Recently, he wrote and drew "Super Powers," a series of short comics appearing in DC' s experimental imprint Young Animal. He also recently completed a modern reimagining of Go-Bots for IDW. He is known for his unconventional drawing style, dense page layouts, and imaginative writing. He' s one of a small number of mainstream comics creators today who writes, draws, colors, and hand-letters his work.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781984856906
Published: 14 Jul 2020
Published In: United States
Imprint: Crown Books for Young Readers
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Format: Hardback
Height: 254mm
Width: 178mm
Pages: 208

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