Our Fighting Forces 159, pages 2 + 3 (DPS)
Artists: Jack Kirby (Penciller) , Mike Royer (Inker)
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DescriptionLike many of his fellow comic book creators, Jack Kirby served his country during World War II. In fact, when a colonel in France asked him if he was THE Jack Kirby, Jack said, “Yes. I created Captain America.” The colonel added, “And Boy Commandos.”As a reward for his ability to draw, that colonel made Jack a scout, a position Kirby said you gave to someone you wanted to die. The job involved entering towns ahead of the troops to determine if they were occupied and to draw maps of them. Kirby modeled Henry Jones, aka Mile-a-Minute Jones (pictured prominently in the splash), after Jesse Owens who won multiple gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Similar to other characters Jack created, Jones is a symbol of freedom, an outsider of heroic stature who fights against a fascist regime. Jack knew a few things about being an outsider, and he knew many things about soldiering and war. A Kirby DPS? I am still pinching myself. This piece from 1975 is quintessential Kirby: multiple figures, kinetic drama, fabulous composition, narrative clarity, and not a centimeter of wasted space. Plus, great Royer inks. Many thanks to Bechara of Nostalgic Investments! Social/Sharing |
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Sean Clarke 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/20/2020
Mercy! Jack's 1970s double page spreads are amazing, and this one is truly stunning. A great CinemaScope image from a great story by the King!
Lars Teglbjaerg
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/20/2020
Only The King could dish out a DPS like this. Nothing less than spectacular!
Mark N.
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 11/20/2020
Jaw-droppingly, stunningly gorgeous. What a treasure. Congratulations, Mark!
Abraham Martinez
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 11/20/2020
I am really not into war comics but man does Kirby make everything freaking amazing!!!!
Lee Benaka
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 11/20/2020
The action is really jumping right out of the two-page spread! Big congrats on picking up such a stunning Kirby masterpiece Mark!
Aaron N.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 11/20/2020
A Kirby DPS day is a red letter day!!! There should be fireworks and trumpet blasts! Oh wait, there are, right on the page!
Roger K.
Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 11/20/2020
Yeah, that's an ass-kicker! Good comics!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/20/2020
A Kirby-Royer masterpiece! Acquisitions like this are what comic art collectors dream about. Congratulations!
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 11/21/2020
This DPS is extraordinary. a Kirby action-packed masterpiece. Really great pick-up Mark!
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/21/2020
Great artwork Got to love comics where heroes can outrun and outdoge bullets! I often wonder what someone who served thought of stuff like this?
John Whitlock
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 12/16/2020
this is so good! and was prob very personal subject matter for Jack!
LB Jefferies
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 1/18/2021
Stupendous!! SO envious of this, Mark. Awesome pick up
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 3/12/2021
Wow - blasting out of the page - pure Kirby Greatness!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 5/10/2021
Wow! A breathtaking DPS by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer! Could it be any more exciting or more dynamic? I don't think so. This is as good as it gets! Kudos for picking it up!
Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 8/26/2023
Extraordinary DPS example by the King. The greatest who ever did it! K I R B Y
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 10/29/2023
Splendid DPS, as only Kirby could do them! Losers? Naaah, no way!
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/20/2023
Wow, whatta cool Kirby/Royer DPS, remember really liking the Mile-a-Minute Jones story (which I thought was based on a true Kirby war story), huge congrats!!
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