Been in a real slump lately. Thought I'd try to light the old fire, and go back to the "Source" ... Jack Kirby.
Recently caught an episode of The Brave and the Bold with Batman and none other than Kamandi ... The Last Boy On Earth! Kamandi has always been one of my favorite Kirby comics, and had a pretty good run over at DC in the early 70's. Imagine Kirby doing Planet of the Apes, but with all the animals in this future Earth talking, walking, thinking, and feuding. Fun, imaginative, wild stuff! Some great stories too.
Anyhoo, the Batman / Kamandi episode was shocked full of Kirby goodness. I recognized a giant gorilla named "Tiny", and had to sift through the basement and find this gem. In this issue Kirby does "King Kong" his way.
Kirby is known for his amazing full page and double page splashes, and at this point in time he was filling his books with multiple splash pages. Usually as "Chapters" in the comic, which could last for a couple pages or half the book.
p.s. Found part of the T.V. episode here, which also has Mr. Miracle (another favorite) in the beginning.
3 comments:
FUN FUN FUN!!
now lets see your drawing of it. (rough quickees will do sir.
Vintage, very classic & very original. I love the old look, if the art was only like that nowadays. I guess it's a good thing though we have grown in tech., because we can always have something to look back on. you are very talented cartoonist yourself. Have you ever thought about promoting your sales like on an online gallery? you should take a look and see if our site is for you, if not then it was just a suggestion :) well best of luck, your "Sundae" is my fave. Color choice, admirable.
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