RSS Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Last time I told you I was introduced to Kirby's work with the cover of Satan's Six #1. It wasn't until a year later - when I discovered a hidden gem in a dusty 10-cent bin at a flea market - that I fully realized the power of Jack Kirby. I am proud to say that the first issue I ever bought featuring full art by Kirby was Fantastic Four #87. Well, it was actually the 1977 reprint issue Marvel's Greatest Comics #69, but I digress. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/columns/reddick/the-king-and-i-02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 You know what I love about this new series? Des says, "This is so profound!" While my response is, "HA! Doom had to stand on a chair to set a trap." Either way, another great one, Mr. Reddick! This series has me reading classic tales I should have read years ago. Below is a list of things I noticed while reading the book. Obviously, HA! Doom had to stand on a chair to set a trap. That seems so un-Doom-like. What, no stepladders in Latveria? Ben blew a large wooden door down! Since when does he have super-breath? There's a scene where it looks like Reed is tugging at his leg, as if to bring it back to normal size. Was that common for the era? Was Reed unable to mentally pull himself back together? I've read other issues and never noticed this before, but I thought I'd ask. The death of Hauptmann is frightening, and the final shot of Doom's mask is oddly touching. My favorite exchange Doom: Have you chosen a name for your son, yet, Mrs. Richards? Sue: Why -- no -- I haven't! My favorite line The Thing: Wotta dump! Not even one pin-up of Raquel Welch! Best advertisement Tired of Being 'Skinny'? DRINK ON POUNDS OF WEIGHT FAST - THE FUN WAY! The "They had those back then?" advertisement COMIC BOOKS FOR SALE WE BUY AND SELL MARVEL COMICS CHECKLIST AND PRICE LIST 32-Page Pocket Size Booklet - 25¢ Back date Marvel Comic Books from 1961 to date for sale. DC Comic list - 25¢. Both DC and Marvel List - 50¢. Sample Plastic Comic Bag to protect your comics also sent ROBERT BELL - Suite 18, Hauppauge, NY 11787 I had no idea back issues and sleeves were being sold in the 1960s! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 The "They had those back then?" advertisement COMIC BOOKS FOR SALE WE BUY AND SELL MARVEL COMICS CHECKLIST AND PRICE LIST 32-Page Pocket Size Booklet - 25¢ Back date Marvel Comic Books from 1961 to date for sale. DC Comic list - 25¢. Both DC and Marvel List - 50¢. Sample Plastic Comic Bag to protect your comics also sent ROBERT BELL - Suite 18, Hauppauge, NY 11787 I had no idea back issues and sleeves were being sold in the 1960s! Oh, yeah! Robert Bell, with the picture of Thor with the huge "B" on his hat! Jeez, that takes me back. (Not that I was around in the 60s, but those ads ran well into the 80s.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 You know what I love about this new series? Des says, "This is so profound!" While my response is, "HA! Doom had to stand on a chair to set a trap." Either way, another great one, Mr. Reddick! This series has me reading classic tales I should have read years ago. That's all I want with this article. Thanks. There's a scene where it looks like Reed is tugging at his leg, as if to bring it back to normal size. Was that common for the era? Was Reed unable to mentally pull himself back together? I've read other issues and never noticed this before, but I thought I'd ask. I meant to mention that! I've seen it happen before but it has always been after he has "stretched himself to his very limit" a few times but never before when it wasn't touched upon in the writing. I blame Stan. My favorite line The Thing: Wotta dump! Not even one pin-up of Raquel Welch! The verbal stylings of Mr. Grimm are certainly something of an upcoming topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Jack Kirby was the man throughout his career, but this run of FF was just nine years of solid brilliance, both from himself and from Stan. They brought each other to another level and clearly loved working on this book. I have much to thank GIT Corp for; I can finally read all of these issues in one sitting. Des, this is a great series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Thanks Dan. Glad to share the Thursday slot with such a vociferous writer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Thanks Dan. Glad to share the Thursday slot with such a vociferous writer. You should hear me when I really get rolling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Best advertisement Tired of Being 'Skinny'? DRINK ON POUNDS OF WEIGHT FAST - THE FUN WAY! "Man, I'd sure love to gain some weight, but eating all of this delicious, high-calorie food is such a drag!" I'll definately have to check this out now. Can't remember the last FF story I really liked. Good stuff, Mr. Reddick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Thanks Dubs! Seriously I have to say that the first five Essential Fantastic Four collections are about as essential as Marvel books get. Especially that third volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Man, I'd be more than willing to spend the extra cash to buy colored versions of those collections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 The DVD that Git Corp put out a couple of years ago is TOTALLY worth it. It was about $40 originally (less than the cost of three Essentials volumes), and it has every issue, annual and special from 1961 on to 2004 or so. That's how I get the lion's share of my Kirby (and Romita, Sr. for ASM) fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Yeah, those GIT DVDs are fucking awesome! I swear by 'em. And you can find them on eBay for about $30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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