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Jack Kirby
The Epic Life of the King of Comics
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"The graphic novel biography of Jack Kirby, the legendary "King of Comics" who co-created Captain America, Iron Man, Black Panther, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and many more superhero favorites, from groundbreaking Eisner-nominated comics creator Tom Scioli"--
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Jack Kirby is the graphic novel biography of the legendary "King of Comics" who co-created iconic characters such as Captain America, Iron Man, Black Panther, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and many more superhero favourites. This work comes from the groundbreaking, Eisner-nominated comics creator Tom Scioli.
Told in vivid graphic novel form by Scioli, this long-overdue biography celebrates the legend who played a crucial role in shaping the superhero genre. Readers will be captivated by how Scioli details Kirby's life with the same passion and energy Kirby brought to his own work. As Library Journal remarks, "An essential text for fans of the medium."
Now available in paperback, this sweeping, full-colour comic book biography narrates the complete life story of Jack Kirby. Scioli brings visual vibrancy to Kirbyβs journeyβfrom growing up in New York during the Great Depression, discovering a love for science fiction and cartoons, to his time on the frontlines in World War II, where he infused real-action experiences into his comic pages. Readers will follow his groundbreaking collaborations at Marvel with Stan Lee, alongside whom he redefined comics as a pivotal part of pop culture.
Kirbyβs story is not without its challenges. Just as every great superhero faces a villain, Kirby struggled to receive the recognition and compensation he deserved. Scioli deftly captures Kirbyβs career moves from Marvel to DC and back again, illustrating how Kirby and later his family worked tirelessly to preserve his artistic legacy.
Drawn from a remarkable imagination and a life as thrilling as his comic tales, Kirby's creations have inspired generations of creatives in comics and beyond. Now, readers can delve into the life and legacy of a comics titan through the medium that made him legendary.
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Jack Kirby by Tom Scioli receives praise for capturing the epic nature of Kirby's life and adventures, likening them to the grandeur of his comic creations. Scioli's unique style and deep respect for Kirby offer insightful and enjoyable storytelling, making the book a fitting tribute. Critics appreciate how Scioli's work, described as a masterful and vintage portrayal, effectively illuminates Kirby's significant contributions to the world of comics.
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ISBN: 9781984862266
Publisher: Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 September 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Ten Speed Press
Illustration: Fully Illustrated
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 178.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Tom Scioli is an Eisner-nominated writer and artist who specializes in comics and graphic novels. He's the author of the non-fiction graphic biography, Jack Kirby- The Epic Life of the King of Comics as well as several science-fiction and superhero originals like American Barbarian, The Myth of 8-Opus, and Godland. He has also reinvented established series with Fantastic Four- Grand Design, Super Powers, Transformers vs G.I. Joe, and a cyberpunk reimagining of Go-Bots. He is known for his singular drawing style, kinetic page layouts, and imaginative writing, and is one of a small number of auteur cartoonists who writes, draws, colors, and hand-letters his comics. He's also the host of the pop culture-centered Total Recall Show and a frequent contributor to the Cartoonist Kayfabe podcast.
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