Jack Kirby’s Fantastic Four, Captain America, Thor, Hulk and such other characters he created were he’s such a wonderful person he is
@rickytoddbotelho95554 күн бұрын
I was born about the time of this issue. And through the years, spent searching out and hoarding Jack's work,in any compendium, through foggy, darkened avenues, soot filled hills and valleys, like a nocturnal specter endlessly looking for the next, overlooked horde of Jack's marvel books. In through the years, through the sweat,fear, filth,muck,cold and sorrow until pooptube came along. Now I breathlessly wait for the next announcement from hascrap to see how the fellas will interprete one of Jack's awesome characters made into plastic action figure dollies. Then if the engineering meets my approval I'll greedily grab what I can from the ilk spilling out of hascrap's butt. Living from action figure dolly to action figure dolly. Thanks Jacob 😂❤
@rickytoddbotelho95554 күн бұрын
Nobody beats the ' King ' baby ❤😂
@rickytoddbotelho95554 күн бұрын
Excellent 👌 job.❤😂
@primocorona43319 күн бұрын
When I first read Kirby's Fourth World comics as a kid in the '70s I did find them kind of strange with the wonky dialogue and characters. I hate to say it now, but sometimes even a little silly. Recently I've been re-reading the New Gods and I'm impressed by the amazing amount of work he put into these comics, and their passionate, personal tone. It feels like he was really trying to communicate something very important to him rather than cranking out funny books for kids. I'm coming away from this with a whole new respect for Kirby as an artist and as a man.
@texta_text9 күн бұрын
Orion Pictures 😊
@PulpVision10 күн бұрын
According to Edward Neumer (Co Creator of Robocop) the character was inspired from _ Iron Man, ROM the Spaceknight_ , and _Machine Man_-but they forgot to mention that Robocop's true inspiration was from 1974's *Deathlok the Demolisher* .
@AnthonyOldhandGarcia10 күн бұрын
That was great lol, seeing this now makes me think what if Peter Weller were to be in a live action Machine Man movie, which would have worked perfectly. Nice review.
@FredFlix9 күн бұрын
Thanks, AOG.
@tonysantiago25511 күн бұрын
I know I have a couple of these stashed away... somewhere... How many issues of Machine Man did he do? Great images. Jack had such bold style and never missed a beat. Who was doing the inking on these? Nice mash-up. It would have been cool to see Jack directly adapt the Alex Murphy Chronicles. Much enjoyed, Fred.
@FredFlix11 күн бұрын
Thanks, Tony. Jack did 9 issues after the 3-story run in "2001" #8-10. Mike Royer did the inks.
@dougbrowne989011 күн бұрын
Machine Man is perfect for this. I loved Kirby's creation of "Sonics" in that comic. The man was a treasure trove of knowledge and information. Sorely missed. Good one Fred.
@FredFlix11 күн бұрын
Thanks, Doug.
@dinkmartini323611 күн бұрын
Wow did robocop really really rip off a lick from the terminator theme and slap it down at the end of their trailer?
@HyperspacePictures11 күн бұрын
LOL
@1971thedoctor11 күн бұрын
Very nice robocop/ Machine man mix. Kirby could definitely do great technology
@redsilvercutty11 күн бұрын
Aaron Stack, X-51, Machine man . Love this
@AnthonyOldhandGarcia10 күн бұрын
Own X-51 #5 cool cover of Machine Man vs Vision.
@darrylwiggins479914 күн бұрын
Been collecting comics a long time and let me tell noone and I mean no one has ever drawn a cover the way Kirby did during this time. Just seeing it added to the excitement of buying it.
@primocorona433115 күн бұрын
This was my introduction to the character back in the '60s. I still think it's the greatest Thor story ever.
@deborahd.728116 күн бұрын
Jack Kirby's drawings of Sue Storm in the 1960's were stunningly beautiful, I wondered if there were any real-life females that were part of his inspirations.
@travisgrant818819 күн бұрын
Neat stuff well done bravo 🎉
@kirbycontinuum570011 күн бұрын
Thanks, Travis. Posting Jack's 'Robocop today.
@richardwarner370520 күн бұрын
🇨🇦John Byrne🥇 💥"ALPHA FLIGHT", "NEXT MEN"✨💫
@henrycuevas283420 күн бұрын
Should I or should I not be a pain in the butt?.... YEAH I WILL. .... In 0:54 this is their SECOND GO AROUND with the engagement. Sue was clear in Fantastic Four # 1, page 9, panel 4, that they were engaged before they received their powers Maybe Jack and Stan forgot or maybe that period of fickleness were she mooned over Namor K.O.-ed the engagement. This was never depicted in the series, so I have to assume Sue broke off the engagement because Jack and Stan had this nasty habit of presenting Reed as SIMP..... OFF TOPIC: Oh, how I hated seeing Richards lacking self-respect.... A FREAKING LAP DOG LIVING FOR SUE'S ATEENTION!!! Why? We see Reed being grabbed by so many females in FF # 14 page 3 panel 3... UGHHH I hated the pre-issue # 27 toxic romance angle.
@Deephouse_Gent6621 күн бұрын
Yep, enjoyed all these comix, including the FF Annual that turned out to be a reprint of a couple early FF stories. (was the cover a reprint, or was that original Kirby art?) I know that portions of that Galactus origin were reprinted in that Super Villain Classics one-shot from 1983. I agree that Kirby's art still popped and was spectacular to look at, but as you have already mentioned, the storytelling by this point was very cliched and derivative. However, they were still treasures to behold.
@primocorona433121 күн бұрын
I can easily think of a dozen more covers that deserve to be included... but that's only because Kirby was such a great artist and illustrator. Thanks for posting this. I really enjoyed it.
@kirbycontinuum570011 күн бұрын
I'm glad. It was tough whittling down to 100, and I forgot a few along the way.
@primocorona433121 күн бұрын
Kirby at the height of his artistic power. The best run of Thor in the series. Both Kirby and Marvel at their greatest
@richardwarner370521 күн бұрын
Kirby's art went beyond just comics. It's, it's own pop art, spashy, flashy! Some of his comicbook art was more design then illustration. As a kid, just the cover of "NEW GODS" #1 "forced" me to buy it. And, at that.time I was a total DC "SGT ROCK", "GI COMBAT The Haunted Tank", "Russ Heath" fan.✨💫
@BogWraith121 күн бұрын
All your videos are great Fred, but the choice of music and the wonderful text you wrote for this presentation was topped off with that iconic picture of Jack at the end and your closing thought. I don't know why, but when I read the part with the mention about the drugstores, I teared up and was instantly transported back in my mind to where I bought the majority of my comics as a boy and young teen! Thanks for that Fred!
@FredFlix21 күн бұрын
Wow! Getting that kind of reaction from you, BW, makes all my efforts worthwhile.
@tonysantiago25521 күн бұрын
This might be one of your best in this series, Fred. I truly don't know how you do it. This was more exciting than the actual film. You are a bottomless well of Kirby images that I've never seen and that never fail to thrill. I hope you never get tired of me saying; "Excelsior!" Thanks as always!
@FredFlix21 күн бұрын
I never will, Tony. As far as how I do it, I guess desire equals ability.
@tonysantiago25521 күн бұрын
That cover for King Kirby-Size Special # 7 is primo Jack action! Order your posters now, boys. If only. And he was firing on all pistons with those panels featuring Galactus. I don't think I ever read that one, but that's definitely something I'm going to fix. Thanks for carrying his 'torch' for another Fantastic video, Fred. Excelsior!
@FredFlix21 күн бұрын
Hated to see the annuals lose new Kirby inside pages, Tony, but we know now there was a purpose.
@victorsixtythree22 күн бұрын
Great stuff! I always enjoy your videos!
@FredFlix22 күн бұрын
Thanks, V63.
@dougbrowne989022 күн бұрын
YES! Super colossal amazement. So fitting for Kirby's awesomeness. Thanks Fred!
@kirbycontinuum570022 күн бұрын
You're welcome again, Doug.
@dougbrowne989022 күн бұрын
I so loved that story in FF. To this day I cannot understand why I didn't continue buying Thor comics, after the title change from J.I.M. to Thor. I bought a few, but I missed so much great stuff. My loss. Thanks Fred!
@kirbycontinuum570022 күн бұрын
You're welcome, Doug.
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@JayWoods48322 күн бұрын
Thanks for the fabulous memories. These two books represent some of the best of Jack's in my opinion. Although the strained relationship prevailed during this time, both Jack and Stan were capable of producing some wonderous comics. Thanks for your efforts on this video - it was great!
@kirbycontinuum570022 күн бұрын
Much appreciated, Jay!
@kevinbarrett961529 күн бұрын
The Silver Surfer is my favourite Marvel character, too bad the movies are so lame.
@tonysantiago25529 күн бұрын
Geez. Another of my favorite genres is the Italian Peplum films of the 50s and 60s. But the Kirby touch turns it up yet another notch. Steve Forrest of Apollo Star Trek OS played Atlas, but he certainly wasn't as massive as Jack's version. Make Mine Kirby!
@kirbycontinuum570022 күн бұрын
You n' me both, Tony!
@Dynamo001Ай бұрын
Some of Kirby's earlier work wasn't that good.
@danzigvssartreАй бұрын
"This might wind up as a good old-fashioned orgy"? Maybe I missed something when I first read this comic?
@Deephouse_Gent66Ай бұрын
NICE! Puts me in the mind of the 1966 MARVEL SUPERHEROES cartoons, the ones that were listed from comic stills.
@FredFlixАй бұрын
Thanks, DG.
@HyperspacePicturesАй бұрын
Jack Kirby’s spirit is within Fred and not Marvel Disney! Long Live Atlas!
@FredFlixАй бұрын
Much appreciated, HP.
@mohamad-ms2pbАй бұрын
The last issue of the Fantastic Four that Jack Kirby penciled was #102, which was on sale June 1970. I have that issue.
@1971thedoctorАй бұрын
Kirby could make giant ants look cool and any other giant creatures
@1971thedoctorАй бұрын
Really wish he could have done just a couple more issues of Atlas, but even that would not be enough.
@Deephouse_Gent66Ай бұрын
@1971thedoctor - Agreed. ATLAS was my favorite from the Kirby 1ST Issue Special series.
@JeffDeForest-df2ckАй бұрын
Great job, Fred. Mr. Kirby was certainly one of a kind. Keep up the good work.
@FredFlixАй бұрын
Thanks, Jeff.
@rundoetxАй бұрын
Another great mash up. Thanks
@FredFlixАй бұрын
You're welcome, rundoetx.
@ME-ty8rvАй бұрын
Jack Kirby is Marvel for me and will be always !!!
@MandatoryReporter2015Ай бұрын
I was reading Kirby’s comics for years and opened up the Sunday paper to see him illustrate The Black Hole. Loved the strip way more than the 😅movie! 😊
@atlantapinstripes5362Ай бұрын
Well done, sir!
@kirbycontinuum5700Ай бұрын
Thanks, AP.
@expressoricАй бұрын
I don't think that the abduction of Alicia was a kindly act. I know that Hamilton is the only one among them who shows any compassion towards Alicia. The concept of the story arc was supposed to have been influenced by Kirby's reading of Objectivism, a very black and white ideology concerning good and evil. The character of Hamilton reveals a greyer area however, that I'm not sure is entirely Lee's or Kirby's idea. Lee didn't favour the principles of Objectivism, who liked villains who were evil but mad. The same ideology caused him to finally fall out with Steve Ditko, over the Green Goblin's origin in "Spider Man", because Lee wanted a more psychotic character. It's a pity that these two issues caused a rift and the creative energy of Kirby dwindled. It wasn't all "doom and gloom" however, Annihilus was one new character, appearing in the 1968 annual. Great story arcs still appeared, such as the Galactus/Silver Surfer saga, that I think was at least as good as the Dr Doom/Silver Surfer one, that had also got by without any new characters. Kirby and Sinnott still did some great art. The god-like "Him" was reintroduced in "Thor", where a few new characters still appeared. Torgo was another new, great character in the "Fantastic Four", that wouldn't be touched again by Lee and Kirby. The last year of their partnership wasn't fruitful, but they'd been a long time together, and Kirby wanted to go to DC so that he could start his "New Gods" project on his own.
@kyledamronАй бұрын
I don't think that there will be someone 😊
@expressoricАй бұрын
Lee was an excellent writer whose characterisation, dialogue, introspection and themes matured throughout the 1960s. I think he did even better on comics he wrote later without Kirby. Kirby's art was probably more awesome than Lee's writing style in terms of actual power.