Phantom Force #2 Pg. 55 "Probe" Pin-Up
Artists: Jim Lee (All) , Jack Kirby (Layouts)
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DescriptionPhantom Force #2 Pg. 55 "Probe" Pin-UpLayout by Jack Kirby Pencils & Inks (art) by Jim Lee Signed by Jim Lee & Jack Kirby Here's an interesting published piece and important part of Jack Kirby's history in comics (and Image Comics history as well), and a collaboration between Jack and Jim Lee! Phantom Force was the final book/series that Jack Kirby worked on before he passed away, co-created and scripted with writer Michael Thibodeaux (and additional scripting from Richard French). Image Comics released the first 2 issues, where Jack essentially worked with several of the Image Comics founders/creators and other creators as his inkers on the books. Rob Liefeld, Erik Larson, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Jerry Ordway, Danny Miki, Art Thibert, Dan Panosian, Mike Thibodeaux, Richard Horie, Keith Giffen, Chris Ivy, Jeff Matsuda, Karl Story, Al Gordon, Tim Townsend, Paul Scott, Steve Rude, Marat Mychaels, Marlo Alquiza, Jonathan Sibal, Chance Wolf, Dan Fraga, and Marty Lasick were all credited as inkers in the first 2 issues, plus bonus pin-ups with Jim Lee (one in each issue). This page 55 pin-up of "The Once & Future Probe" is the last page in the final issue of the series published by Image, Phantom Force # 2 (published in April 1994, shortly after Jack's death in Feb 1994). Six additional issues were published afterwards by Genesis West. The character Probe was one of the main/core members of Phantom Force and created by Jack. She has the power of telepathy, enabling her to communicate with either individuals or groups simply by thought. She can also form a psionic screen, which can make someone appear as someone else. Certainly a piece with an interesting backstory and while primarily being a Jim Lee executed piece also has Jack Kirby's character design all over it, and was one of the final pieces of his historic career in comics. Social/Sharing |
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J. Lim 
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 9/5/2024
Outstanding pinup by Jack Kirby and Jim Lee! Two icons iin the industry making magic-Congrats!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/5/2024
Certainly unique and wonderful blending of generational icons.
Ian Saint
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 9/5/2024
Yowza! What an incredible piece! Major congrats Kavi!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 9/5/2024
An incredible piece, Kavi. And what a tribute to the King of Comics! Many congrats!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 9/5/2024
Man, I can definitely see both Jack and Jim in this! Gotta love the Krackle touch at the top. Congrats, K!
Miki Annamanthadoo
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 9/5/2024
Stunning pin up. All the hallmarks of Kirby, well executed by Lee!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 9/6/2024
When I'm lyin' in my bed at night
I don't want the Probe up
Nothing ever seems to turn out right
I don't want the Probe up
How do you move in a Phantom Force that's
Always changing ink
Makes wish that it's Jim Lee ink work
When I see the price that you pay
I don't want to Probe up
I don't ever want to need a page
I don't want to Probe up
Seems that folks turn pencilling
Jack they have a want
The Kirby thing to live for is today...
I'm gonna put on hold for my Image set
I don't want to Probe up
Open up her excellent chest
I don't want to Probe up
I don't want to have to shout it out
I don't want my hair to fall out
I don't want to be Thibodeaux
I don't want to be a good boy scout
I don't want to have to learn to count
I just want to have the biggest amount
I don't want to Probe up
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 9/6/2024
Marcus Wai wrote:
When I'm lyin' in my bed at night
I don't want the Probe up
Nothing ever seems to turn out right
I don't want the Probe up
How do you move in a Phantom Force that's
Always changing ink
Makes wish that it's Jim Lee ink work
When I see the price that you pay
I don't want to Probe up
I don't ever want to need a page
I don't want to Probe up
Seems that folks turn pencilling
Jack they have a want
The Kirby thing to live for is today...
I'm gonna put on hold for my Image set
I don't want to Probe up
Open up her excellent chest
I don't want to Probe up
I don't want to have to shout it out
I don't want my hair to fall out
I don't want to be Thibodeaux
I don't want to be a good boy scout
I don't want to have to learn to count
I just want to have the biggest amount
I don't want to Probe up
Haha I'm never growing up! I mean, probing up...
Love the Ramones, the best punk rock band from Queens is a fitting choice for the punk rock style of comics Image was making back then!
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 9/6/2024
Such radically different styles melded together like a dream!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 9/6/2024
Wow, pretty cool! You get the Solver Age's most revered artist in combination with the era's hottest new superstar, from the swan song of Kirby's illustrious career. Now all you need is a mid-80's Super Powers page that this and the Kamandi piece can bookend!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 9/7/2024
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
Wow, pretty cool! You get the Solver Age's most revered artist in combination with the era's hottest new superstar, from the swan song of Kirby's illustrious career. Now all you need is a mid-80's Super Powers page that this and the Kamandi piece can bookend!
My first Kirby example was a bronze age Marvel Captain America piece so technically I have two 1970s examples one DC with the Kamandi and one Marvel with the Cap, but yeah I wouldn't mind an 80s example, and some older examples (60s Silver Age Marvel) to "complete the set" but it becomes harder and harder price wise as time goes on of course. His pre-Marvel stuff (romance or horror etc.) is also cool but less related to my own fandom and not sure how much of it is available out there, that stuff makes more sense for other collectors
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 9/7/2024
Kavi H wrote:
My first Kirby example was a bronze age Marvel Captain America piece so technically I have two 1970s examples one DC with the Kamandi and one Marvel with the Cap, but yeah I wouldn't mind an 80s example, and some older examples (60s Silver Age Marvel) to "complete the set" but it becomes harder and harder price wise as time goes on of course. His pre-Marvel stuff (romance or horror etc.) is also cool but less related to my own fandom and not sure how much of it is available out there, that stuff makes more sense for other collectors
Just so you know, I was only joking. You definitely should NOT get a Super Powers page!
Tyler T
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 9/7/2024
A Marvel Team-Up of epic proportions if there ever was. It even has some Krackle. Oh my
Kin Wong
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 9/8/2024
I remember seeing this before and thinking it was cool that Jim Lee inked a Jack Kirby piece, but thanks for adding the background/context. I didn't know it was one of the last pieces that Kirby worked on (or that he collaborated with the Image founders), so thanks for sharing, and congrats on the pickup!
David Kwock
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 9/8/2024
Super intriguing and fascinating history for this piece. Very cool acquisition Kavi! Congrats!
Michael Weigant
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/21/2024
Boy this is a new one on me,great pick-up and good to see another Kirby fan out there !
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