Fighting American #1 (1954)
Artists: Jack Kirby (Penciller) , Jack Kirby (Inker) , Ben Oda (Letterer)
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DescriptionThe popularity of superheroes declined after the war so that by the end of the 40's only DC's big three remained (Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman). In 1954 the company not yet called Marvel decided to try reviving their former big three (Human Torch, Submariner and Captain America). Simon and Kirby got wind of that and wanted to show how Captain America should be done and so they created Fighting American. The Nazis were gone but this was the height of the cold war so the Commies became the bad guys. Well the timing was still not right for superheroes, both revivals did not last long and a few more years would be needed for the start of the silver age of comics.Social/Sharing |
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Shelton Bryant
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 10/23/2023
Great Historical Piece.....Luv you description.....Congrats...
Robert Altamura 
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 10/23/2023
This is a great Fighting American. So nice.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 10/23/2023
Dymanic title splash, Harry! Depth, movement, killer pure illustration...this one's got it all, as they say! Congrats!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 10/23/2023
That's a really cool Golden Age splash combining the thrill of hot rod racing and introduction of the next patriotism based hero by King Kirby! Right off the bat, Kirby wanted us to see the action was going to be more advanced than anything else on the market!
Dan P
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 10/23/2023
A dynamic piece of comic history, as only Kirby could depict!
Ron S
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 10/24/2023
That's a great piece of history!! Thanks for sharing and for the write up.
J H
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 10/24/2023
"No, Speedboy, I said to drive AROUND the cars! Don't drive between!!!!" Fighting American! Wow, what a sweet splash. Loved this Simon and Kirby work, even if it didn't take off. You win the race!
Comics Superworld
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 10/24/2023
@#%'in aye! Nice one! Awesome that this still exists, and signed by both of the guys. Yeesh!
Ian Saint
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 10/26/2023
Well hello Kirby splash page! What an amazing piece Harry. I absolutely love it!
Shaun Crowell
Member Since 2003
Posted on 4/1/2024
Love seeing this piece of history! Thanks for sharing!
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