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DescriptionWhat can I say about this sketch? I commissioned this from Jack at an Acme Con in 1985 and after paying him for it, Jack said he would send it to me when it was done. About 4 weeks later I received a letter from Roz saying Jack got a little behind in his commission work, but that he should be getting to mine soon. It arrived about 2 weeks letter with another note from Jack apologizing over and over for not getting it to me sooner even though we had never even talked about how long it would take. He said that he felt so bad about taking so long that he gave me more of a sketch than I paid for and to please never mention to anyone what I paid for this because they would then expect to get a sketch of the same quality for that same price. This is why he will always be known as the King. Hate to have to put the watermark on this gorgeous piece, but some comic artists have no qualms about downloading it, scanning it, inking the scan and then selling it when they had nothing to do with creating itSocial/Sharing |
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Mark Howland 
Member Since 2004
Posted on 7/14/2005
What a great story about the king! Thanks for sharing it.
Derek Muthart
Member Since 2004
Posted on 10/27/2005
I wish I would have started collecting art sooner. I would loved to have commissioned the King.
Michael Shuley
Member Since 2004
Posted on 11/16/2005
Stu, I hoped you saved the letter ! - Amazing piece from an already amazing collection.
Felix Lu
Member Since 2005
Posted on 7/8/2006
Great story to go along with a great piece. Thanks for sharing, Stu!
Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/30/2007
Great piece of artwork and amazing story....wish others behaved like the KING
J L
Member Since 2005
Posted on 1/8/2008
Hi Stu...i've been to your gallery many times and i thought i leave a comment this time. Great Kirby drawing you have here!!!! It's awesome and the rest of your stuff is great too.
Tom Coker
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/3/2008
What a treasure! - your beautiful sketch and your memories of Kirby. Long live the King!
Darren Vincenzo
Member Since 2008
Posted on 3/23/2009
Great story, gorgeous piece. I'm sure Jack is smiling down from on high right now.
LB Jefferies
Member Since 2003
Posted on 1/6/2010
Yes, indeed. Terrific story and stellar example from The King
Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008
Posted on 4/14/2010
The Sentinel of the Spaceways never looked more cosmic! Hail to the KING for his magnificent art and most generous nature.
Daniel C.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/7/2014
What an amazing piece of art with a story that's close to matching it. Jack Kirby certainly was (*is*) the greatest comic book artist who has ever lived. That, and he was extremely kind to his fans. May God keep him always. Thanks for the amazing art & wonderful story behind this astounding commission.
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/4/2018
The art! The story! Which is better? Kirby crackle forever!
This is a keeper if I have ever seen one!
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