Told in vivid graphic novel form by a groundbreaking Eisner-nominated comics creator, the long-overdue biography of the legend who co-created Captain America, Iron Man, Black Panther, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and many more superhero favorites.
Tom Scioli is a contemporary comics artist who gained prominence as co-creator of Godland, a Kirby-esque space opera which was nominated for an Eisner Award, for Image Comics. He next drew and co-scripted (with IDW editor-in-chief John Barber) Transformers vs. GI Joe. Recently, he wrote and drew "Super Powers," a series of short comics appearing in DC's experimental imprint Young Animal, and Fantastic Four- Grand Design. He also recently completed a modern reimagining of Go-Bots for IDW. He is known for his unconventional drawing style, dense page layouts, and imaginative writing. He's one of a small number of mainstream comics creators today who writes, draws, colors, and hand-letters his work.
“Jack Kirby's real life adventures were just as epic as the ones he
imagined in the comics he created. Scioli captures that epic feel
using his own, inimitable style, and tells a story that's long
overdue.”—Joe Casey, co-creator of Gødland
“Artist-writer Tom Scioli has created a magnificent tribute to Jack
Kirby, the true King of Comics. Insightful, fun, and crafted with
both love and respect. Bravo!”—Jonathan Maberry, New York Times
bestselling author of V-Wars
“This is clearly the comic that Tom Scioli has been building toward
for decades. He's answered every question I've had about Kirby
within the pages of this biography. it's genius! This is the
masterwork that Jack Kirby deserves.”—Ed Piskor, author of Hip Hop
Family Tree and Red Room and co-host of YouTube channel Cartoonist
Kayfabe
“[Scioli] crowds his pages with densely captioned panels, rendering
characters and colors with a vintage glow, conjuring a beloved,
dog-eared Golden Age comic, bringing us into Kirby’s milieu and
era. And it’s Kirby’s voice telling us this story, illuminating the
remarkable human behind the unforgettable heroes.”—Booklist
(starred review)
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