New Releases by Jack Kirby

ÒTHE CAVALIER OF CRIME!Ó A new villain calling himself the Cavalier is determined to become the equal of The Joker and the Penguin!

ÒSLAY ÕEM WITH FLOWERS!Ó After taking over ownership of a flower shop, the Joker and his men use the pretty posies to perpetrate crimes against the wealthy!

ÒCRIME A DAY!Ó After Batman calls The Joker a fool for leaving clues behind to his crimes, the Clown Prince of Crime decides to embarrass him by leaving even more clues behind! Plus, ÒA BREAK FOR SANTA!Ó

ÒTHE SCARECROW RETURNS!Ó Jonathan Crane escapes prison and is back to his old tricks. Batman and Robin will have their hands full as they do battle with the Scarecrow! Plus, ÒTHE SAGA OF THE LITTLE TIN BOX!Ó

“HOMO-DISASTROUS!” Superman, Dubbilex and the Guardian investigate leads into the DNA Project. Meanwhile, Jimmy Olsen and the Newsboy Legion battle a living caveman! Plus, “ARIN THE ARMORED MAN!” and “PREVUE OF PERIL!”

“WILL THE REAL DON RICKLES PANIC?” Superman gets some help from Lightray as he battles a UFO, and Jimmy Olsen and the Guardian team up with Don Rickles! Plus, “THE GUARDIAN.”

“JIMMY OLSEN, SUPERMAN’S PAL, BRINGS BACK THE NEWSBOY LEGION!” Jimmy Olsen''s new boss Morgan Edge assigns Jimmy to do a story on the Newsboy Legion and their Whiz Wagon, plus an assassination attempt on Clark Kent!

“THE MOUNTAIN OF JUDGMENT!” Superman, Jimmy Olsen and the Newsboy Legion travel to the Mountain of Judgment, a giant converted missile carrier that is also the mobile base of the Hairies!

Following the unprecedented achievements of his Fourth World titles, Jack Kirby returned to the DC Universe in 1984 for two special miniseries celebrating Kenner’s new DC-themed Super Powers toy line. Together with such creative collaborators as Joey Cavalieri, Adrian Gonzales and Paul Kupperberg, Kirby revisited all of DC’s greatest heroes and villains in the pages of SUPER POWERS, and launched them through time and space into the kind of cosmic adventure that only the King of Comics could deliver! Jack Kirby reinvented the superhero genre with his sprawling saga of the Fourth World—a bold storytelling vision that was decades ahead of its time. In honor of this extraordinary talent’s centennial, DC Comics is proud to re-present the groundbreaking work of the King of Comics in a brand-new series of trade paperback editions collecting his classic DC titles in all their four-color glory! Revisit this bygone era—and thrill to the imaginative power of one of the medium’s greatest masters—in SUPER POWERS BY JACK KIRBY, collecting both of the dimension-spanning sagas that capped off the King’s triumphant tenure at DC. Collects SUPER POWERS #1-6.

Collects Marvel Super-Heroes (1967) #15; Incredible Hulk Annual (1968) #1; Fantastic Four (1961) #81-83, 99; Amazing Adventures (1970) #1-10; Avengers (1963) #95 and material from Fantastic Four (1961) #95, 105; Not Brand Echh (1967) #12. From Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Roy Thomas and Neal Adams u0097 the titans of the Marvel Age u0097 come the Inhumans! For the first time, the stories that defined these regal outcasts are brought together in one collection starring Black Bolt, Medusa, Karnak, Gorgon, Crystal and the loveable Lockjaw! Their quest for peace is threatened not just by a world that fears them, but also by Black Boltu0092s own brother, Maximus the Mad, and his evil Inhuman cohorts! Itu0092s a family epic full of intrigue and treachery, told in the mighty Marvel fashion u0097 as only comicsu0092 greatest creative talents could craft it!

"Kamandi--one of the few survivors of a Great Disaster that has destroyed civilization--must search for a safe haven in a world populated by bizarre mutated animals and other strange wonders"--

Jack Kirby reinvented the superhero genre with his sprawling saga of the Fourth World—a bold storytelling vision that was decades ahead of its time. In honor of this extraordinary talent’s centennial, DC Comics is proud to re-present the groundbreaking work of the King of Comics in a brand-new series collecting his classic DC titles in all their four-color glory! After walking away from a seemingly un-survivable plane crash, test pilot Ace Morgan, mountain climber Red Ryan, heavyweight boxing champ Rocky Davis and underwater explorer Prof Haley make a pact to continue defying death and seeking out mystery around the world. Their motto is “Dare Anything,” and their assignments are the most unusual and incredible tasks ever encountered! There is no danger that they fear, or risk that they will not accept! They call themselves…the Challengers of the Unknown! Discover some of comics’ most daring writing and dynamic art—and thrill to the imaginative power of one of the medium’s greatest masters—in CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN BY JACK KIRBY, collecting all of the King’s stories from SHOWCASE #6-7 and 11-12 and CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #1-8, accompanied by illuminating essays from former DC editor Paul Kupperberg and acclaimed Kirby historian John Morrow.

Discover some of comicsÕ most daring writing and dynamic artÑand thrill to the imaginative power of one of the mediumÕs greatest mastersÑin THE DEMON BY JACK KIRBY, collecting the KingÕs complete 16-issue run on the acclaimed series. Jack Kirby reinvented the superhero genre with his sprawling saga of the fourth worldÑa bold storytelling vision that was decades ahead of its time. In honor of this extraordinary talentÕs centennial, DC Comics is proud to re-present the groundbreaking work of the King of Comics in a brand-new series of collections featuring his classic DC titles in all their four-color glory! Following the success of the Fourth World titles, Kirby brought comics fans his most shocking creation yet: THE DEMON! Summoned from the stygian depths by Merlin himself to defend the legendary kingdom of Camelot, a rhyme-slinging hell-spawn known as Etrigan was bound to this mortal coil through the body of his all-too-human host, Jason Blood. But EtriganÕs adventures would continue far beyond the mythic and medieval past. Living on into the present day, Jason Blood became one of the DC UniverseÕs most powerful masters of magic and the occultÑand through it all, his demonic alter ego has stood at the ready, ever eager to unleash his infernal powers in the service of BloodÕs undying battle against evil!

Jack Kirby reinvented the superhero genre with his sprawling saga of the Fourth World Ña bold storytelling vision that was decades ahead of its time. In honor of this extraordinary talentÕs centennial, DC Comics is proud to re-present the groundbreaking work of the King of Comics in a brand-new edition collecting his classic DC titles in all their four-color glory: MISTER MIRACLE BY JACK KIRBY! With MISTER MIRACLE, Kirby unleashes the breakout star of the Fourth World. Scott Free, a child of New Genesis, was destined to one day reign alongside the Highfather in the golden city of the New Gods. But heavenly New Genesis was at war with hellish Apokolips, and the two immortal worlds were trapped in a neverending cycle of violence. To break the stalemate, the Highfather struck a deal with Darkseid, the ruler of Apokolips. The two adversaries sealed their pact with a sacrifice: each would exchange his infant son to be raised on his enemyÕs world. Now Scott Free has grown up, and not even the blackest dungeons of Darkseid or the parademon hordes of Apokolips can hold him. Breaking out of his captorsÕ clutches and heading for the world called Earth, he reinvents himself as the unstoppable escape artist, Mister Miracle! But his flight from Apokolips threatens the fragile peace with New Genesis, and DarkseidÕs sinister agents will not rest until their former prisoner is back in chains. Will Mister Miracle be able to avoid their ever-deadlier death traps? No matter the cost, he will remain Scott Free! Discover one of comicsÕ most beloved charactersÑand thrill to the art and imagination of one of comicsÕ greatest masters at the height of his inventive powersÑin MISTER MIRACLE BY JACK KIRBY collecting issues #1-18 of the legendary series.

Presenting a selection of Jack Kirby mystery stories from the 1950s, pulled from the pages of HOUSE OF SECRETS #3, 8 and 12, HOUSE OF MYSTERY #76, TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED #13, 16 and 24 and MY GREATEST ADVENTURE #15, 16, 17, 20 and 21, plus a Green Arrow tale from ADVENTURE COMICS #251!

For the first time, legendary tales from comics’ Golden Age are being reprinted in two must-have hardcover editions. This concluding volume collects the stories from STAR SPANGLED COMICS #33-64 and features an insightful introduction by Kirby historian John Morrow. In 1942 the creative team of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby was firing on all cylinders. Following their spectacular success with Captain America and the Sandman, anticipation for Simon and Kirby’s next project was sky-high—and the two comics powerhouses did not disappoint when they unveiled the Newsboy Legion starring the Guardian! With its bracing mix of streetwise urchins, graft-fueled gangsters and panel-busting action, the Newsboy Legion was an instant smash. The adventures of Gabby, Scrapper, Tommy, Big Words and Officer Harper ran for nearly five years and cemented Simon and Kirby’s reputations as two of the medium’s most innovative and prolific practitioners. Collects the stories from STAR SPANGLED COMICS #33-64.

Era il 7 luglio del 1963 quando il mondo fece la conoscenza degli X-Men, i pupilli del Professor Xavier, parto anche loro della mente vulcanica di Stan Lee & Jack Kirby. Da allora gli Uomini-X hanno vissuto più di mezzo secolo di storie ma gli eroi e i malvagi che incontrerete su queste pagine sono arrivati ai giorni nostri fedeli a se stessi. Sprofondate in poltrona e godetevi ancora una volta queste storiche pagine che hanno segnato gli esordi della Marvel!

Elite soldier Scott Free escapes Apokolips and comes to Earth, where he assumes the role of Mister Miracle. Inspired by the real-world exploits of Jim Steranko, who was a magician and escape artist prior to his career in comics, Mister Miracle was created by the great Jack Kirby for his epic Fourth World saga.

"Fourth World created by Jack Kirby - The Forever People, Mantis, Infinity Man, Desaad, Black Racer, Kalibak, Mister Miracle, Granny Goodness and Big Barda created by Jack Kirby - Deadman created by Arnold Drake - Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, by special arrangement with the Jerry Siegel family"

Learn the history of the war between New Genesis and Apokolips, including the tale of the pact Izaya and Darkseid made to bring a temporary peace.

Lightray and Orion battle the Deep Six while Farley and Richard Sheridan learn more about each otherÕs views.

Orion battles Slig and the Deep Six. Kalibak arrives on Earth looking for Orion.

Orion stops Inter-Gang and their "Jammer."

Don''t miss the never-before-seen All-New conclusion to Jack Kirby''s epic saga of the New Gods!

First, to owe Darkseid is to forfeit thy soul! Then, can even Orion and Lightray calm the rage of the savage - Kalibak?!

Intrigue! Vengeance! Blazing confrontations that dwarf the Infinite! Revisit Jack Kirby''s Fourth World and marvel at the high adventure of the daring New Gods!

Like the very source of all things, he is an ever-present FEAR that sweeps through the universe on swift, silent skis. The charred husks of great stars are left in his passing...and small lives vanish with their dreams at his touch! Yes, even the NEW GODS fear the BLACK RACER! For he brings OBLIVION!

A military machine with a soul, a thinking computer in the form of a man, X-51 is the Machine Man! Abel Stack gave a government-created robot a human face, nurturing the man inside the machine and calling him son. But Stack''s death left that son, Aaron, alone and running for his life. The military wants to strip him apart, mankind doesn''t understand him - but in exploits crafted by two of the medium''s greatest talents, he''ll still redefine humanity. Few comic books were lucky enough to be graced by the work of Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko. COLLECTING: Machine Man (1978) 1-19; Incredible Hulk (1968) 235-237; Marvel Comics Presents 10

Legendary two-fisted tales from comics’ Golden Age are available in handsome hardcover editions for the first time ever! The Nazi menace has fortified the entire European continent to repel any efforts at liberation. Uprooting these entrenched forces will take more than a navy, more than an air force, more than a mighty army-it will take the Commandos! Led by Captain Rip Carter, the Commandos stand ready to strike at the enemy with devastating surprise anywhere in the world-and serving alongside these highly trained men are four irrepressible youths whose fighting spirit more than matches their elders’ determination. Jan, Pierre, Alfy and Brooklyn-these are Joe Simon and Jack Kirby’s Boy Commandos! This second volume collects the Commandos’ adventures from DETECTIVE COMICS #74-85, WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #10-13 and BOY COMMANDOS #3-5 together with an insightful introduction by Kirby chronicler John Morrow.