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Simon and Kirby: Superheroes

Hardback

Main Details

Title Simon and Kirby: Superheroes
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Joe Simon
Illustrated by Jack Kirby
Edited by Steve Saffel
Introduction by Neil Gaiman
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:480
Dimensions(mm): Height 290,Width 198
ISBN/Barcode 9781848563650
ClassificationsDewey:741.5973
Audience
General
Illustrations 200 FULL-COLOR COMIC STRIP PAGES

Publishing Details

Publisher Titan Books Ltd
Imprint Titan Books Ltd
Publication Date 24 September 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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 Spider-Man prototype, "Lancelot Strong, " the man with the double life, and the Hollywood swashbuckler known as "Stuntman." This is the only edition authorized by both Joe Simon and the estate of Jack Kirby, gathered from the official Simon and Kirby archives.

Author Biography

Joe Simon and Jack Kirby created one of the most enduring American heroes in 1940 with Captain America. Simon proved to be a brilliant editor, writer, penciller, inker, and businessman, serving as an editor for Archie, Harvey, Fox, Crestwood, and Mainline Publications - Simon and Kirby's own company.

Reviews

"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