Jack Kirby Collector Standard Ed #78

Published 25 years after the launch of The Jack Kirby Collector #1* this special Silver Anniversary issue shows how Kirby kickstarted the Silver Age of Comics with Challengers of the Unknown* examines how Jack revamped Golden Age legacy characters for the 1960s and beyond* outlines the lasting influence of his signature creation The Silver Surfer* and more! It includes special shout-outs to the fan and pro contributors who've helped publisher/editor John Morrow celebrate the life and career of the King of Comics for a quarter century. And echoing John's fateful choice to start this magazine in 1994* we'll spotlight pivotal decisions (good and bad) Jack made throughout his comics career. Plus: A Kirby pencil art gallery* regular columnists* a classic 1950s story* and more! The Standard Edition sports an unused Kirby Thor cover with Steve Rude's interpretation of how it looked before alterations* while the Deluxe edition adds a silver cardstock outer sleeve featuring the Surfer with Rude inks.