{"product_id":"jack-kirby-the-epic-life-of-the-king-of-comics-a-graphic-biography-paperback","title":"Jack Kirby: The Epic Life of the King of Comics [A Graphic Biography] - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTom Scioli\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTold 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Scioli details Kirby's life with the same passion and crackling energy the King of Comics brought to his own work. An essential text for fans of the medium.\"--\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNow in paperback, this sweeping, full-color comic book biography tells the complete life story of Jack Kirby, co-creator of some of the most enduring superheroes and villains of the twentieth century for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and more. Critically acclaimed graphic novelist Tom Scioli breathes visual life into Kirby's life story--from his days growing up in New York during the Great Depression and discovering a love for science fiction and cartoons to his time on the frontlines in the European theatre of World War II where he experienced the type of action and adventure he'd later imbue his comic pages with, and on to his world-changing collaborations at Marvel with Stan Lee, where the pair redefined comics as a part of pop culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJust as every great superhero needs a villain to overcome, Kirby's story also includes his struggles to receive the recognition and compensation that he believed his work deserved. Scioli captures his moves from Marvel to DC and back again, showing how Kirby himself and later his family fought to preserve his artistic legacy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawn from an unparalleled imagination and a life as exciting as his comic book tales, Kirby's super-creations have influenced subsequent generations of creatives in the comics field and beyond. Now, readers can experience the life and times of a comics titan through the medium that made him famous.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Scioli \u003c\/b\u003eis an Eisner-nominated writer and artist who specializes in comics and graphic novels. He's the author of the non-fiction graphic biography, \u003ci\u003eJack Kirby: The Epic Life of the King of Comics\u003c\/i\u003e as well as several science-fiction and superhero originals like \u003ci\u003eAmerican Barbarian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Myth of 8-Opus\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGodland\u003c\/i\u003e. He has also reinvented established series with \u003ci\u003eFantastic Four: Grand Design\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Super Powers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTransformers vs G.I. Joe\u003c\/i\u003e, and a cyberpunk reimagining of \u003ci\u003eGo-Bots\u003c\/i\u003e. He is known for his singular drawing style, kinetic page layouts, and imaginative writing, and is one of a small number of auteur cartoonists who writes, draws, colors, and hand-letters his comics. He's also the host of the pop culture-centered \u003ci\u003eTotal Recall Show\u003c\/i\u003e and a frequent contributor to the \u003ci\u003eCartoonist Kayfabe\u003c\/i\u003e podcast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 9.92 x 6.93 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 12, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42154648502407,"sku":"9781984862266","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/bad67ee0dea3933b327caf8d967a8131.webp?v=1733229930","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/jack-kirby-the-epic-life-of-the-king-of-comics-a-graphic-biography-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}