Simon and Kirby: Superheroes
$115.01
- Hardcover
480 pages
- Release Date
23 September 2010
Summary
Simon and Kirby: Titans of the Superhero Age
Beginning with “Blue Bolt” in June 1940, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby set the standard for costumed heroes. Their creation “Captain America” remains one of the most famous heroes in comic book history, and their work for Timely and DC Comics raised the bar.
This large format hardcover collects the duo’s most exciting characters: “Fighting American,” their cold-war take on the patriotic hero, “The Fly,” with origins in an unknown Spide…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781848563650 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1848563655 |
| Author: | Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, Steve Saffel, Neil Gaiman |
| Publisher: | Titan Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Titan Books Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 480 |
| Release Date: | 23 September 2010 |
| Weight: | 1.88kg |
| Dimensions: | 290mm x 198mm x 43mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“As much a valuable historical artefact as it is a compilation of fantastic comic book classics. 10⁄10. An essential collection.” – Total Sci-Fi Online
“A beautiful and expansive book that collects so much of [Jack] Kirby and Joe Simon’s great efforts.” - Washington Post“As much a valuable historical artefact as it is a compilation of fantastic comic book classics. 10⁄10. An essential collection.” - Total Sci-Fi Online “A gorgeous volume…” - LA Times“The Stuntman stories are some of the best superhero material this pair ever produced.” - Blog Critics”… another homerun produced by Titan Books. It’s an eye popping and lovingly produced tribute to some of the best talent that the Golden Age had to offer. Go out and pick it up if you love classic superhero stuff. It’s worth its weight in gold and more.” - Ain’t It Cool“The ultimate collection for Simon and Kirby’s work…” - Comic Attack
About The Author
Joe Simon
Joe Simon and Jack Kirby co-created one of the most enduring heroes with the first issue of Captain America Comics from Timely Comics — the company that became Marvel. Simon was also an artist, writer and editor.
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