5/8/2023 0 Comments Jack kirby spirit worldDC didn't even put their name on it (what the heck was "Hampshire Distribution, Limited"?), distribution was terrible, and they only lasted one issue apiece. Not because they weren't good, but because they were so rare. But who remembers those black and white mags Kirby kreated, In the Days of the Mob and Spirit World? Not many fans do. Miracle, and Forever People) and how Jack revamped Jimmy Olsen. We all know about (or should know-go bob for apples with no apples if you don't!) Kirby's Fourth World creations (New Gods, Mr. Kirby was busting with new ideas and formats, ready to write, pencil, and edit like he hadn't done in years. When Kirby packed his pencils for the House that Superman built, DC's head honcho Carmine Infantino welcomed the King with open arms. Kirby (along with Stan Lee) w as Marvel to all true believers, and his going over to DC was like Hippies voting for Nixon-it just couldn't happen. When Jack Kirby moved from Marvel to DC in 1970, it was bigger than anything today's comics fans could imagine. It's been a lot of work, but it's been worth it-I hope! Anyway, here 'tis.the grand finale for this Halloween! Who could we end with but the King of Comics, himself? This is it, gals and ghouls! I hope you've dug this Halloween blow-out as much as Ol' Groove has.
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