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Kirby Collage Jimmy Olsen 134 page 12 ZOOMWAY
Artist: Jack Kirby (All)
10 Comments - 230 Views - 6 Likes
Additional Images:
both pages as published
LIFE magazine Oct 9, 1969
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DescriptionWoohoo! In just the second published Fourth World issue, Jack unloads a non-stop psychedelic thrill ride on the unsuspecting readers of one of DC's squarest books. Habitat! The Outsiders! The Hairies! Zoomway! The Mountain of Judgement! On top of all this conceptual invention he was dropping aesthetic bombs as well, with knockout double page spreads and a contemporary take on Superman that DC couldn't abide--and a wild two page collage sequence, see additional image, of which this is the first.It was reproduced in black and white due to technological limitations of the day, which had it's own freaky vibe, but Kirby clearly thought in color. I first saw this page in the collection of my friend Steve Roden, a brilliant artist and collector, now sadly gone. Both of us were obsessed with Kirby collages, but he actually had some! I think he would be happy to know this one ended up with me. Pouring one out for you buddy. James Romberger discovered one of the main sources for the collage, a Jimi Hendrix spread in LIFE magazine, see additional image. His article on Kirby & psychedelia is here: https://www.thearteriesgroup.com/JackKirbyRomberger.html Other pieces, like the car and the tracks, have not been identified as far as I know. A Kirby collage has been on my NEED list for a long time, so this is a big day for me, & the fact that it's a Fourth World page is gravy. Social/Sharing |
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Mark V 
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 4/29/2025
Congratulations. I also enjoyed these collages, with this one being a particular standout.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 4/29/2025
It's like the origins of Mario Kart! Fully immersive collage work by Kirby is sparingly used and always well placed to bring that pop art aspect to comics.
Mark Howland
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 4/29/2025
Holy psychedelic Hendrix automotive dream, Superman!
Steve Kro
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 4/29/2025
Fourth World fever dream come true! Congrats! ¡Viva Zoomway!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 4/29/2025
Kirby fourth world collages are so captivating! especially to see in person. really awesome addition, congrats!
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
Posted on 4/29/2025
A great example of Kirby creativity - and a Jimi Hendrix crossover - who knew!
DC's Showcase
Member Since 2006
Posted on 4/30/2025
So great! This belongs with you. RIP Steve Roden, great guy, brilliant artist and passionately idiosyncratic collector.
artless artmore
Member Since 2013
Posted on 4/30/2025
Fun, historic, unique, and nutty piece! I'd love to see more collage in comics, TBH. The word balloons make it for me
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