Blogs Tagged “Jack Kirby”
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(Strand)om Stories: Devil Dinosaur: The Complete Collection ReviewKirby's last 70s series at Marvel, Devil Dinosaur showcases a lush imagination while thrashing in the death throes of plotting
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Distinguished Critique: Jimmy Olsen Adventures by Jack Kirby (vol. 2) ReviewThese issues showcase a creator who just wants to tell fun stories, even at the cost of complexity
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(Strand)om Stories: Captain America and The Falcon: The Swine ReviewSome sillier concepts prevent the potential depth of these stories from fully taking root
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(Strand)om Stories: Captain America: Bicentennial Battles ReviewA tad dated, these issues still provide Jack Kirby an opportunity to celebrate the spirit of America through her staunchest Marvel defender
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(Strand)om Stories: Captain America and The Falcon: Madbomb ReviewCharacterization is sidelined in an epic arc which thoughtfully considers American morality
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Fantastic (Four)ays: Fantastic Four #4 ReviewTwo eras of comics collide, reintroducing an old hero you quickly learn to love to dislike
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Incredible Issues: The Incredible Hulk #4 ReviewFeaturing some inventive artistry, this latest Hulk issue provides a significant development for the Green Goliath
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Distinguished Critique: Jimmy Olsen: Adventures by Jack Kirby (vol. 1) ReviewOccasionally and awkwardly presenting dated material, these issues nevertheless display unfettered earnestness and creativity from a master storyteller
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Incredible Issues: The Incredible Hulk #3 ReviewThis issue, nicely centered on developing an important supporting cast member, otherwise feels a bit jumbled in execution
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Fantastic (Four)ays: Fantastic Four #3 ReviewA simple villain is overshadowed by a hearty cliffhanger and classic artistic contributions to the ever-evolving FF mythos
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Fantastic (Four)ays: Fantastic Four #2 ReviewLee and Kirby use this second Fantastic Four issue to lay the bedrock characteristics for the Four their readers come to adore
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Incredible Issues: The Incredible Hulk #2 ReviewThe Hulk's second appearance intensifies the monstrosity of its title character, lessening the strength of its story by comparison
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Incredible Issues: The Incredible Hulk #1 ReviewStan Lee and Jack Kirby's classic monster is revealed in this issue, redefining the core concept of a hero
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Fantastic Four(ays): Fantastic Four #1 ReviewMarvel's first Silver Age super-team subverts the genre in this origin issue, even if their motivations are somewhat underdeveloped
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Random Reviews: I Am StanThis illustrated examination of Lee's life is heartfelt and balanced even as it forsakes some depth for brevity
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(Strand)om Stories: Avengers Epic Collection: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes ReviewThough sometimes verbally overwhelming, this collection is nevertheless an important milestone in the mighty Marvel mythos
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(Strand)om Stories: X-Men Epic Collection: Children of the Atom ReviewBased on a somewhat ridiculous premise, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's marvelous mutants nevertheless provide unique characterization and engaging conflicts
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(Strand)om Stories: The Mighty Thor and The Eternals: The Celestial Saga ReviewThis volume packs in an epic narrative, and despite a somewhat sticky middle, culminates in a finale worthy of the Thunder God himself
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(Strand)om Stories: The Eternals by Jack Kirby: The Complete Collection ReviewJack Kirby's rapturous imagination spills over in a cosmically-charged series that explores various fantastic ideas...even if it remains woefully unfinished
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(Strand)om Stories: Black Panther Epic Collection: Revenge of the Black Panther ReviewThough readers are presented with an odd assortment of stories, each narrative in this volume stands strongly on its own
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(Strand)om Stories: Black Panther Epic Collection: Panther’s Rage ReviewWhile it gets off to a slow start, this Epic Collection provides a mostly compelling examination of the Black Panther's earliest adventures