Jack Kirby Boys' Ranch title page "Happy Boy" Carries the Ball!

Artist: Jack Kirby (Penciller)

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Jack Kirby Boys' Ranch title page Happy Boy Carries the Ball! Comic Art

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Title:	Jack Kirby Boys' Ranch title page "Happy Boy" Carries the Ball!
Artist:	Jack Kirby (Penciller)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Title Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	145
Likes on CAF:	5 6
Comments:	6
Added to Site:	7/29/2024
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Description

The last story of issue # 6 features this classic Jack Kirby title page (Jack didn't pencil or ink any of the other pages of the story).

That being said, that would make this Jack's last contribution to a story for the greatest western comic ever created (your mileage may vary).

Opinions vary on who's inking here. The JK Checklist has Joe Simon applying the ink. Some think it's Jack inking Jack. I'm leaning toward Joe, but always looking to be corrected by those with more discerning eyes.

Either way, it's incredible. My one and only OA pick up this year at SDCC.

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Mitch Itkowitz
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 7/30/2024

Such a great page!

Steven Dilworth
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 7/30/2024

Great page. Personally, I don't think there's any question: That's Joe's inks on them thar pencils!

Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 7/30/2024

Saw this in one of the booth pics from the show and noticed it right away--excellent example from one of the King's favorite series! I'm not an expert on this era but it definitely has the classic Simon and Kirby look to it, particularly the inking of the shooting cowboy in the foreground. I'm going with Simon inks. Regardless--congrats!

Mark Howland
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 7/30/2024

My mileage says most excellent page regardless of inker. Fabulous to see this in person!

Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 7/30/2024

Pretty!

Ian Saint
Member Since 2021

1 - Posted on 7/30/2024

And a great looking pick up for sure!

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