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Jack kirby created or cocreated some of the comic book worlds most popular characters, including captain america, the xmen, the hulk, the fantastic four, and the new gods. Feb 22, 2007 since the worlds now gone mad, comic book mad, it made sense to reread the best book about one of the creators that made the current superhero craze possiblejack kirby in kirby. War of kings leads to new adventures for the inhumans, the imperial guard, the son of hulk and quasar. Dec 06, 2015 that first page from october 1896 is just one of hundreds of comic pages beautifully reproduced in king of the comics. Family and coworkers, kids and grownups, best friends and pets king features offers comics for everyone. Comic book greats jack davis harvey kurtzman stan lee.
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