Ron S :: Thor

Thor #171, page 15

Artists: Jack Kirby (Penciller) , Bill Everett (Inker)

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Title:	Thor #171, page 15
Artist:	Jack Kirby (Penciller)
Artist:	Bill Everett (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Splash Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	4,725
Likes on CAF:	14 15
Favorited on CAF:	2
Comments:	49
Added to Site:	11/13/2014
Comic Art Archive:	Thor Issue: 171 Page: 15 View

Description

Bill Everett is probably best known for creating the Sub-Mariner and lesser known for co-creating Daredevil (although there are conflicting reports of Kirby�s influence there). The Sub-Mariner was the primary character in the now famous Marvel Comics #1 published in 1939 by Martin Goodman�s Timely Comics (which eventually became Marvel comics). Namor continued through World War II, disappeared for a while, came back in the 50�s and eventually became an important character in the Marvel universe today. Sadly, Bill actually had a terribly short career, passing away in the early 70�s after a brief illness at age 55.

His Marvel super hero work is limited, but generally coveted by OA collectors. In some cases, he wrote, in others he penciled. Some he inked, and in some stories, he did some combination of the above.

Strong penciling style plus strong inking style don�t always equal a wonderful combination. For example, Everett inked Jack Kirby on some pre-hero monster tales, and then briefly on a run of Thor. In Thor, he inked the interiors in issue 143, and then on issues 170 through 176. The results are, well, uneven. There are some pages when Everett�s style takes over, and others where you can�t tell who did what, but then there are other pages� Pages that are just pure Kirby, enhanced by a strong line by Everett. Those pages? Those just amaze me. Really great comic art is a page where the pencils are made better by the inks, the story is advanced by the images, and the words enhance the pictures so all of the parts combine into one greater whole.

Take, for example, the page I�m posting today. I love this page. Why? Because it�s a typical Kirby page when he was at the top of his game, and by that I mean it�s a page that you would never see today. A page that breaks all sorts of rules. One of my friends (who�s a fantastic writer himself) described it as kind of like a bumble bee. All of the rules of physics say it shouldn�t fly � and yet it does.

Will Eisner was known for how he drew the rain. Kirby? Bricks. No one drew bricks like Kirby. In this page, the Wrecker is smashing through a wall in front of Thor. Note a few things about the image. First, the detail. It�s crazy. In some of the Colletta inked Thor issues, backgrounds were erased. Here, Everett obviously took his time with each and every line. Look at the care taken with the detail on the bricks, and revel in the inking. It�s almost 3D in only the way Kirby could draw three dimensions. Second, who�s the focus on? Thor? No. It�s on the Wrecker and his wrecking bar. He�s the central image, setting the tone with the level of damage he�s created. Now look at Thor. His hand is obscuring his face. Would that possibly happen today? Never. Here, Kirby is showing that while Thor can shrug off bullets, he is taken aback by the level of carnage caused by the Asgardian powered Wrecker.

Finally, read the dialogue. It�s wonderful. In one page, you know everything about the Wrecker�s motivations, and his view of the world. At the same time, Stan makes it clear why Thor is Thor. It�s good versus evil. No grey. This page is black and white; literally and figuratively.

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Lee Benaka
Member Since 2004

Posted on 11/13/2014

This is truly a sense-shattering splash! Big congrats, and thanks as always for the great write-up on the piece!

CHRIS OLIVERIA
Member Since 2011

Posted on 11/13/2014

Given the detail in that page, Everett is really the man for the job and it shows! Another great pick up Ron!

Chris K.
Member Since 2008

Posted on 11/13/2014

A thing of beauty, Mr. Sonenthal...

Matt W
Member Since 2009

Posted on 11/13/2014

Oh my god! This must be the most beautiful Thor page I've seen so far.

steve roden
Member Since 2011

Posted on 11/13/2014

oh man.... this kills me.... what a monster combo... incredible page!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004

Posted on 11/13/2014

Holy smokes! Now THAT is impressive!!! Never seen this image before, wow...

Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 11/13/2014

Great page. I think Everett is the best inker of the Silver age and his work over Kirby and Colan among others is the best of the best.

David K
Member Since 2008

Posted on 11/13/2014

About as good as it gets! And loved the write-up.

Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
Forum Moderator

Posted on 11/14/2014

Wonderful page. Thanks for sharing.

Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005

Posted on 11/14/2014

Utterly fantastic. A dynamic page with comic art devices used to perfection by the originator of said devices - Jack Kirby with a great inking job by the enigmatic Everett. And it features one of my favorite villains the Wrecker. Bravo.

Eelco V
Member Since 2004

Posted on 11/14/2014

Wow! What a stunning action splash! So rich!

Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008

Posted on 11/14/2014

Thor is momentarily taken back yet we know he will meet this challenge head on. Colletta did his best work on Thor but its hard to forgive the amount of Kirby art he erased to save time and beat deadlines. So when you have two singularly powerful artists in Kirby and Everett work together this...magnificent chaos you see not an inch of page is wasted.Great write up and great art!You rock Ron!!!

frank x townsondecker
Member Since 2006

Posted on 11/14/2014

Incredible!!!

Rob Shalda
Member Since 2013

Posted on 11/14/2014

This page is hard to take your eyes off. The detail on the broken brick alone is a sight to behold. Thor/Wrecker........as good as it ever got! Congrats sir!

alessandro gentili
Member Since 2011

Posted on 11/14/2014

This is a masterpiece !! Powerful, dramatic ..the best thor splah that I said ! Congrats Ron !!

John Livesay
Member Since 2009

Posted on 11/14/2014

awesome!

Carlo M
Member Since 2006

Posted on 11/14/2014

This page leaves you speechless, it screams at you, you almost feel like you have to run for cover from the debris exploding from the page. Museum quality!

Mark Levy
Member Since 2004

Posted on 11/14/2014

Funny was just talking to another collector ! 24 hours ago who mentioned he bought this issue complete from Roz Kirby - he said he hadn't see the individual pages show up sicne he broke it up. I am conflicted as I am an Everett Fanatic so want this for myself but nice to see in such a killer collection!

Mike W
Member Since 2007

Posted on 11/14/2014

Vintage Marvel Magic!!!!!!

David Gee
Member Since 2005

Posted on 11/14/2014

Wonderful, wonderful page. By two of the best. Fantastic acquisition! Thank you for sharing this!

Joshua McCoy
Member Since 2013

Posted on 11/14/2014

Ron, thank you for sharing, this is truly a thing of beauty.

Gene Park
Member Since 2004

Posted on 11/14/2014

Wow, that is tremendous - and you don't even need 3-D glasses!

LB Jefferies
Member Since 2003

Posted on 11/14/2014

Absolutely luscious page. Thor's motivation crystalized in a single panel. And Kirby Everett no less, the best pairing in comics. Nicely $%#@ing done.

Daren Domina
Member Since 2006

Posted on 11/14/2014

When I clicked through the Board link to see this,I expected something really nice knowing you had picked it up. But, damn, that is just a really special piece from so many perspectives (great art, great dialogue, great splash image), including, as you point out, magnificent detail and inking by Everett.

Tom Orsini
Member Since 2009

Posted on 11/14/2014

I agree. Great dialogue. Wonderful piece. I really look forward to your gallery posts and getting insight into some comic art history and perspective.

Peter Venkman
Member Since 2003

Posted on 11/14/2014

Master page, congrats!

G. C.
Member Since 2006

Posted on 11/14/2014

Better than a cover. Top of the top !!

J L
Member Since 2005

Posted on 11/14/2014

Ron--this is getting old news, but you've added another great piece to your collection. I too love Everett and his inks here are a fabulous complement to Kirby's pencils. Congratulations as always.

bob fish
Member Since 2011

Posted on 11/14/2014

As always a great pick up...thank's for sharing a such beauty !! Masterpiece

. BRAUNY
Member Since 2007

Posted on 11/14/2014

Congrats Ron! Everett was working some magic when he was inking Kirby on Thor!

Mark Howland
Member Since 2004

Posted on 11/14/2014

Such care taken with each brick! Great page!

Steve Welch
Member Since 2005

Posted on 11/14/2014

Uber-sweet!

Lenny Da Collector
Member Since 2005

Posted on 11/15/2014

I agree with your comment about how sometimes strong inkers embellish the pencilers and enhance their pencils while others overpower the penciler. This one is a great example of Kirby's style completely intact and enhanced by Everett. Must say, great art and great commentary as always. I enjoy reading your caption as much as look at your artwork.

Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005

Posted on 11/15/2014

Fabulous Kirby especially the background -- wonderful dialogue -- stellar page all around

Paul DeDomenico
Member Since 2004

Posted on 11/15/2014

Killer!

Andy Robbins
Member Since 2003

Posted on 11/17/2014

Da hits, dey keep on comin'

Kevin Stawieray
Member Since 2004

Posted on 11/17/2014

Beautiful page by 2 legendary artists. Your synopsis of the work is eloquently stated.

NSN Collection
Member Since 2005

Posted on 11/17/2014

Fantastic page.

Wesley Liu
Member Since 2009

Posted on 11/17/2014

Beautiful splash! Everett really took his time inking all the details.

Ben Bressel
Member Since 2003

Posted on 11/18/2014

wowwowowowowowowowow. i don't usually like kirby, but this is a treasure!

Joe Murray
Member Since 2006

Posted on 11/23/2014

Amazing page, just a stunner, nice write up, so much congrats!!!

Alex B
Member Since 2008

Posted on 11/25/2014

Congrats Ron for this breathtaking masterpiece ! A new highlight in your incredible museum collection !!!

Allan Elegeert
Member Since 2007

Posted on 11/29/2014

Fabulous page, the details are just incredible. Museum quality piece.

Sam 06
Member Since 2011

Posted on 12/6/2014

This is Art!!!! One of the best Thor Splash!

Gordon Bartik
Member Since 2013

Posted on 3/5/2015

Ron, this is an absolutely extraordinary page. Given it was near the end of Jack's run at Marvel, with his interest waning and frustrations increasing with the 'Marvel Machines' treatment of their star artist, that he should create such wonderful pencils in a powerful impacting composition, totally enhanced by Everett's technically strong inks is just amazing.

Phil C
Member Since 2008

Posted on 3/9/2015

What a great splash!!! Just insane!

Bill Thomson
Member Since 2004

Posted on 3/12/2016

It would be almost impossible to find a better Kirby THOR splash- what a tremendous example!!!

Len G
Member Since 2004

Posted on 9/13/2020

I adore this one.

Ken Lomas
Member Since 2020

Posted on 1/9/2021

Thunderous splash!

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