Jack Kirby Collector (1994 TwoMorrows) comic books 2001-2003

Issue #31 is the big one, sporting a new king-size Kirby format! It starts with a never-published wraparound Kirby cover featuring Superman, inked by the incomparable Neal Adams! Inside, JKC examines Kirby's biggest work, from his longest stories and most mind-blowing concepts, to his wildest two-page spreads! There's a colossal Kirby interview, plus new interviews with Kurt Busiek about his work on Jack's Secret City characters, and an artist who's made a big impression on Kirby fans, Jose Ladronn! To start the year off right, JKC explores Kirby's monolithic work on the 2001: A Space Odyssey and Bicentennial Battles Treasury Editions! Plus, Mike Gartland takes a look at Kirby's work on Giant-Man, and the new giant- size pages will show even more unpublished Kirby pencil art ? at nearly actual size! So don't miss the only magazine big enough to contain the imagination of the king: Jack Kirby! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Tabloid, 80pg, b&w (Note Price) Cover price $9.95.

If you think you know all about Kirby's career, think again! Issue #32 is devoted to Kirby's least-known work, and starts with covers featuring two never-before-seen Kirby characters ? one fully painted by Jose Ladronn (over Kirby pencils), the other inked and colored by Kirby himself! Inside, an examination of notable missing links in the Kirby canon, such as "The Days of the Mob #2," "Soul Love," and "True Divorce Cases!" More secrets behind "Sky Masters!" Plus, find out about Kirby's "Big Daddy of Death," and his unknown 1950's work! Features include a colossal Kirby interview, plus a new interview with Carmine Infantino about his 1940s and '50s work with Jack, as well as an interview with French sensation Arnon about his Kirby influence! And can you handle the Kirby Trivia Quiz? The new king-size format allows for even more unpublished Kirby pencil art at tabloid size! Cover price $9.95.

This is the one readers have been asking for since #9 ?? the second all Fantastic Four issue! To celebrate the FF's 40th Anniversary, all the stops are pulled out, showing 40 pages of Kirby's powerful, uninked FF pencils! We've got cover inks by Erik Larsen (plus a new Larsen interview), and due to overwhelming demand, Bruce Timm makes a return engagement as a TJKC cover inker! Plus, nearly every writer and artist who worked on the FF after Lee & Kirby has been tracked down, and asked what their favorite Kirby issue of FF was, and why! There are also regular columnists Mark Evanier and Adam McGovern, and a new installment in Mike Gartland's "Failure to Communicate" series dealing with Kirby's final year on FF! And if that's still not enough for you, there's a new interview with Stan "The Man" Lee! It's the ultimate issue, showcasing Kirby art at nearly full-size in the new king-size format! Don't miss it! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Tabloid, 80pg, b&w $9.95 Cover price $9.95.

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This is a slam-bang fighting americans themed issue of The Jack Kirby Collector! This issue celebrates Kirby's most hard- knuckled, all-American characters, including: that rough and tumble kid gang, the Newsboy Legion; Super-spy Nick Fury; the original "survivor," Green Arrow; and the Losers, inspired by Jack's own WWII experiences! Plus, there's an interview with Captain America's daddy Joe Simon about his copyright battle over the character (with plenty of Kirby Cap pencils), and a talk with Carmine Infantino about working for Simon & Kirby in the 1940s! There's also a Kirby-inked Captain America front cover, and an amazing Boys' Ranch back cover, penciled by Kirby and inked by legend Alex Toth! Also, unknown 1950s Kirby concepts, gobs of uninked Kirby pencils, and more, all in a "king"-sized tabloid format! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Tabloid, 80pg, b&w $9.95 Cover price $9.95.

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It's the nail-biting, death-defying "Great Escape" issue of The Jack Kirby Collector! Issue #35 headlines the incomparable Mr. Miracle, and starts with covers inked by Marshall Rogers and Steve Rude! In addition to extensive coverage of Kirby's super- escape artist Mr. Miracle, there's Kirby's escape from New York's Lower East Side; a look at the escape themes in Michael Chabon's Kirby-inspired, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures Of Kavalier & Clay; a comparison of Kirby's and Harry Houdini's backgrounds; and the 2001 Kirby Tribute Panel (featuring Will Eisner, the late John Buscema, John Romita, Mike Royer, and ? believe it or not ? Johnny Carson)! Plus, there's the usual array of uninked Kirby pencils, shown at our huge tabloid size, and more! (TwoMorrow's Publishing)10x14 Cover price $9.95.

TJKC celebrates the 40th anniversary of Thor! To start things off, there's two incredible color Kirby Thor covers (one inked by Mike Royer)! Inside, Joe Sinnott and John Romita, Jr. weigh-in on their Thor work with new interviews, and we proudly present a never-before-published 1969 interview with Jack Kirby, conducted by Shel Dorf! There's also voluminous coverage of everyone's favorite Thunder God, including a look at the "real" Norse gods, and an exhaustive examination of Jack and Stan's Tales of Asgard! Usual columnists Mark Evanier and Adam McGovern are also here, and to celebrate Thor's 40th birthday, we're featuring 40 pages of Kirby Thor pencils, including an amazing Kirby Art Gallery at tabloid size, with pin-ups, covers, and more! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Tabloid Format, 10x14, 80pg, b&w $9.95 Cover price $9.95.

This issue's theme is "How To Draw Comics The Kirby Way," and it blows the lid off Jack's storytelling and art secrets! First up, there are two never-published Kirby covers (both water-colored in the 1960s by Jack himself)! Inside, Joe Sinnott and Mike Royer show us how to ink Kirby through a pair of tutorial interviews! Also, we present the second part of a never-published 1969 interview with Jack Kirby, conducted by Shel Dorf, and talking about how he do that thing he do! There's also a wealth of analysis of every aspect of Kirby's art; from story flow to leading the eye from panel-to-panel! Plus: A comparison of Jack's solo writing to Stan Lee's! Hal Foster's influence on Kirby! Regular columnists Mark Evanier and Adam McGovern! And an astounding Kirby Art Gallery at tabloid size! (TwoMorrows Publishing) SC, 10x14, 80pg, b&w $9.95 Cover price $9.95.

In Jack Kirby Collector #38, it's the topic so huge, it took two big tabloid issues to cover it! Jack Kirby: Storyteller is the follow-up to last issue, detailing more secrets of how to draw comics the Kirby way! Behind two never-published Kirby covers (colored by Jack himself), you'll see: Kirby swipes, the evolution of the Human Torch and the Thing, and enough squiggles, crackle, explosions, and gizmos to make your head spin! Plus, master inker Joe Sinnott talks about how to ink the King! You'll spend an afternoon with the Kirbys (where you'll hear from Jack Davis, Roy Thomas, Paul Gulacy, the Hernandez Bros., and others on the King's work)! And don't miss regular columnists Mark Evanier and Adam Mcgovern, and the most amazing Kirby art gallery you've ever seen! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Tabloid, 80pg, b&w $9.95 Cover price $9.95.

This issue serves up an eclectic collection of fan-favorites! Behind two new Kirby covers (inked by Mike Allred and P. Craig Russell), TJKC covers all the cool Kirby characters readers have been clamoring for: The Hulk (just in time for this summer's blockbuster movie)! The Inhumans! The Silver Surfer, and more! Plus a never-published interview with the King himself! Regular columnist Mark Evanier answers "Frequently Asked Questions" about Jack! Adam McGovern examines Kirby-inspired work! Barry Forshaw unearths Jack's most obscure material! And wait until you see what they've dug up for the Kirby Art Gallery ? the biggest one yet ? all at tabloid size! (TwoMorrows Publishing) SC, 10x14, 80pg, b&w $9.95 Cover price $9.95.