Jack Kirby Collector (1994 TwoMorrows) comic books 2009-2011

This issue spotlights the 'Kirby Obscura,' uncovering some of Jack Kirby's most obscure work! Learn about such little-known projects as an unused Thor story, his unseen Bruce Lee comic, his animation work, his stage play, and his original unaltered versions of pages from Kamandi, The Demon, Destroyer Duck, and more! It also includes a feature examining the last page of his final issue of various series before editorial tampering, complete with surprises! There's also Mark Evanier's regular column about his former boss, two huge Kirby pencil art galleries, a complete Golden Age Kirby story, a color Kirby front cover inked by Don Heck, and a color back cover inked by Paul Smith! Cover price $9.95.

Celebrate 'The Magic of Stan & Jack,' the timeless work of the duo who created the Marvel Universe. Stan Lee reminisces about working with Jack Kirby from the 1940's through the 1960's. Plus, there's a re-evaluation of the 'lost' Fantastic Four #108 unused story, including a missing page that just surfaced, still in pencil. And 'What if Jack Hadn't Left Marvel in 1970?' Cover by Kirby & George Perez. Cover price $9.95.

Pick up the second part of 'The Magic of Lee and Kirby,' featuring more on the co-creators of the Marvel Universe! Inside, there's a new interview by Bullpenner George Tuska, as he reflects on his days at Marvel in the 1960s, including working over Jack's layouts. There's a look at the differences between Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko's approaches, and Will Murray gives an in-depth examination of the creation of the Fantastic Four. Cover price $10.95.

'Kirby Goes To Hollywood' as the Jack Kirby Collector examines the King's forays in and out of Hollywood. Inside you will find a comparison of the most recent Star Wars films to 'The Pact' and 'Himon' Fourth World issues, a look at his time at Ruby-Spears animation as a designer on Thundarr the Barbarian, how Kirby inspired Hollywood productions from the 1940s through today, plus how television and film were worked into Kirby's comics work. Cover price $10.95.

Focusing on 'Unfinished Sagas' - series, stories, and arcs Jack never got to properly finish, and concepts that never got off the ground. From True Divorce Cases and Raam to Kobra and Dingbats, there'll be gobs of unused art and text, including a complete story from Soul Love! We'll also present the rarely-seen 1946 Boy Explorers story, 'Trip to the Moon', two Kirby Tribute Panels, plus Mark Evanier and our other regular columnists, pencil art galleries, and more! All behind two Kirby covers (the 'Galaxy Green' presentation, inked by Mike Royer, and the unseen cover for Soul Love)! Edited by John Morrow. Cover price $10.95.

Jack Kirby Collector #57 focuses on 'Legendary Kirby,' spotlighting Jack's use of the stuff of legend in his work! From angels and devils to Demons and demi-gods, we'll examine how Kirby put his own spin on classic folklore to immortalize it in the comics realm. There's Tony Isabella on Satan's Six (with Kirby's unseen layouts for the series), Jon B. Cooke with behind-the-scenes secrets of Atlas and other Kirby DC titles, the Biblical inspirations behind Devil Dinosaur, Thor as viewed through the eyes of mythologist Joseph Campbell, and how the legendary JFK Conspiracy affected Jack! NOTE: For Vol. 58 see - Jack Kirby Collector Fifty-Eight Presents Lee and Kirby The Wonder Years 1961-1970 SC (2011). Cover price $10.95.

NOTE: For Vol. 58 see - Jack Kirby Collector Fifty-Eight Presents Lee and Kirby The Wonder Years 1961-1970 SC (2011).