Jack Kirby Collector (1994 TwoMorrows) comic books 2004-2006

Behind two new Kirby covers (inked by Erik Larsen and European sensation Reedman), this issue rockets into the future by examining Kamandi and Omac. Plus, a spotlight on 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Black Hole, Thundarr, Captain Victory, and others! Also inside you'll find the 2003 Kirby Tribute Panel, featuring Wendy Pini, Michael Chabon, Stan Goldberg, Sal Buscema, Larry Lieber, and Stan Lee. Also, an interview with P. Craig Russell, Mark Evanier, a Kirby Art Gallery showing his unlinked pencil, and more! Tabloid, 80pg, b&w $9.95 Cover price $9.95.

In Jack Kirby Collector #41 we look at Jack's fondly-remembered (and occasionally maligned) 1970s Marvel work! First, there's a Kirby Black Panther cover inked by comics legend Dick Giordano, and a Devil Dinosaur cover inked by Mark "Cadillacs & Dinosaurs" Schultz! Regular columnist Mark Evanier talks about Kirby at Marvel in the '70s, plus we'll examine the deal Jack got to lure him away from DC Comics in 1975! There's an interview with Ralph Macchio about Jack's tenure there, plus one with Dick Giordano about Kirby and comics, and coverage of the King's work from Captain America to Eternals to Machine Man! Also, "The 2004 Kirby Tribute Panel," direct from this summer's Comicon International: San Diego, tentatively featuring Dave Gibbons, Alex Ross, and other Kirby collaborators and admirers to be announced! Plus there's our other regular columnists, and a colossal Kirby Art Gallery, showing his uninked pencil art at whopping tabloid size! (Twomorrows Publishing) Tabloid, 80pgs, PC SRP: $9.95 Cover price $9.95.

This is the "Hip" issue, spotlighting all the funky, clunky stuff Kirby did at 1970s DC Comics! From Jimmy Olsen and Dingbats of Danger Street, to Kung-Fu Fighter and Soul Love, you'll get it all! The issue features Kirby covers inked by Kevin Nowlan (Guardian and the Newsboy Legion) and Murphy Anderson (if you ever wondered what Jimmy Olsen would've looked like if Murphy had inked the whole book ? and not just the Jimmy and Superman heads ? you'll find out as he inks the unused Kirby cover from Jimmy Olsen #147! Also, both inkers share their thoughts on inking the King! Plus, a never-published interview with Kirby himself! Includes the usual columnists and features, including Mark Evanier answering Frequently Asked Questions. And a colossal gallery of Jack's finest pencil work at whopping tabloid size! (Twomorrows Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Tabloid, 10 x 15, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 Cover price $9.95.

This month spotlights the recipients of the Jack Kirby Award at the 2004 San Diego Comicon! Those closest to the Kirbys share memories, anecdotes, momentos, photos, and never-seen art from Jack and Roz! Included are former Kirby assistant Steve Sherman and his brother Gary, plus Mark Evanier answering frequently asked questions about Jack! Cover by Kirby & Joe Sinnott. (Twomorrows Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Tabloid, 10 x 15, 80pgs, B&WSRP: $9.95 Cover price $9.95.

Myth adventures rule in Jack Kirby Collector #44, focusing on Kirby's mythological characters, including The Demon, Thor, Atlas, The Eternals, and others! Also, there's a rare interview with Kirby, never-seen by most comics enthusiasts. Plus, two Kirby pencil art galleries: one of The Demon, and another featuring some of his other classic mythological characters. Cover by Kirby & Matt Wagner. (Twomorrows Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Tabloid, 10 x14, 80pgs, B&WSRP: $9.95 Cover price $9.95.

This issue features a never-published interview with Jack Kirby! A heartfelt new interview with Jack's son Neal Kirby! Mark Evanier's regular column, plus other regular columnists! Also, look for two Kirby pencil art galleries ? "The Past" and "The Future" ? two rare, complete 1950s Kirby stories, an interview with Kirby Award-winner and family friend, Mark Miller, Kirby's first script from the 1930s, a look at Kirdy's 3-D work, the Eternals, Devil Dinosaur, Justice Inc., war and gangster stories, and the 2005 Kirby Tribute Panel! (Twomorrows Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Tabloid, 11x17, 80pgs, B&WSRP: $9.95 Cover price $9.95.

He's got the whole Fourth World in his hands as this issue focuses on Kirby's Forever People, New Gods, and perhaps Jack's greatest villain, Darkseid! Also included is a rare interview with Kirby; Mark Evanier's regular column; two Fourth World pencil art galleries (including Kirby's redesigns for Super Powers); a never-reprinted 1950s story, an interview with Kirby Award-winner and family friend, Marty Lasick, a new Kirby Darkseid front cover inked by Mike Royer; a Kirby Forever People back cover inked by John Byrne, and more! Cover price $9.95.

In this issue of The Jack Kirby Collector, explore Jack's group mentality as he focuses on his super teams! From kid gangs and the Challengers of the Unknown, to big guns like the Fantastic Four, X-Men, Avengers, and even Super Powers, they're all covered, and presented with plenty of never-before-seen 1960s Marvel pencil art! Also included is a rare Kirby interview, Mark Evanier's regular column, two pencil art galleries, a complete never-reprinted 1950s story, an interview with 'The Disappointment Artist' author Jonathan Lethem about Kirby's influence on him, and an interview with John Romita, Jr. on his work with Neil Gaiman revamping Kirby's Eternals! It's all sandwiched between an obscure 1960s Marvelmania front cover inked by Kirby himself, and a rare Super Powers back cover inked by Mike Royer! Edited by John Morrow. Cover price $9.95.