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New Gods 10 splash

Artists: Jack Kirby (Penciller) , Mike Royer (Inker) , Jack Kirby (Writer)

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Title:	New Gods 10 splash
Artist:	Jack Kirby (Penciller)
Artist:	Mike Royer (Inker)
Artist:	Jack Kirby (Writer)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Splash Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	496
Likes on CAF:	13 14
Comments:	6
Added to Site:	3/6/2021
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Description

One of the most astonishing things Kirby did in his tragically aborted 4th World tetralogy was to introduce a despised underclass into the utopian society of New Genesis. The idea of the "good" New Gods, all the way up to Highfather, obliviously treating a whole population of intelligent beings actually worse than Darkseid was treating the proletarian Hunger Dogs of Apokolyps...? This is difficult literature by the standards of '70s superhero comics. The Bugs of New Genesis are also related to the Alpha Primitives of Attilan, the slave class of the monarchical Inhuman society ruled by the "heroic" Black Bolt. The horrific earth invasion promised in this splash is unfortunately defused fairly peremptorily in this issue, but the idea is explored at greater length in the Insectons arc of Captain Victory 1-6. The narrative of the BUG, cut short by the cancellation of New Gods, is recast as the REJECT storyline in Eternals. Kirby has specific, strong themes that he returns to throughout his career, as all great writers do.

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James Lee
Member Since 2015

Posted on 3/6/2021

Great splash and great points. Very well said.

DC's Showcase
Member Since 2006

Posted on 3/6/2021

Hey now!

Red Raven
Member Since 2012

Posted on 3/6/2021

great pièce kirby - congratulations !!!

Mark Howland
Member Since 2004

Posted on 3/6/2021

Kirby did have those recurring themes, right down to Silver Star, and he also in this splash does a wonderful job of focusing our attention! Great pick-up, Aaron!

Joe Murray
Member Since 2006

Posted on 3/8/2021

Excellent era for a Kirby/Royer splash, congrats!

Dark Goddess
Member Since 2020

Posted on 3/20/2021

Rare artwork page title kirby !

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