{"product_id":"the-marvel-comics-covers-of-jack-kirby-volume-1-hardcover","title":"The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Volume 1 - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarvel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJack Kirby\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eVincent Iadevaia\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJack 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Avengers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Fantastic Four\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Incredible Hulk\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJourney into Mystery\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStrange Tales\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTales to Astonish\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe X-Men\u003c\/i\u003e, alongside commentary by multiple contributors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKirby's legacy continues to inspire current and future generations of artists, designers, and fans. Long live the KING!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn Jacob Kurtzberg in 1917 to Jewish-Austrian parents on New York's Lower East Side, \u003cb\u003eJack Kirby\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eYoung Romance Comics\u003c\/i\u003e. In 1961, Kirby returned to super heroes to illustrate what would become the defining issue in Marvel Comics history: \u003ci\u003eFantastic Four \u003c\/i\u003e#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 \u003ci\u003eCaptain America\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThundarr the Barbarian\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTurbo Teen\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 12.9 x 8.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 18, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47770637172989,"sku":"9781506732466","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/ooXA8XpNMl9781506732466.webp?v=1782805933","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/the-marvel-comics-covers-of-jack-kirby-volume-1-hardcover","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}