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Tales to Astonish #44 p8 Kirby Wasp Origin

Artists: Jack Kirby (Penciller) , Don Heck (Inker)

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Tales to Astonish #44 p8 Kirby Wasp Origin Comic Art

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Title:	Tales to Astonish #44 p8 Kirby Wasp Origin
Artist:	Jack Kirby (Penciller)
Artist:	Don Heck (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	587
Likes on CAF:	14 15
Comments:	11
Added to Site:	1/14/2022
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Tales to Astonish #44 p8 Kirby Origin and First Appearance of the Wasp, one of the founding Avengers. This page shows some interesting technique from Jack Kirby, with a close-up and silhouette of Janet Van Dyne for dramatic effect. The murder of her father prompts her to contact Henry Pym for help. What's interesting to me is the contempt Pym shows for her may foreshadow the future of their troubled relationship. "Those bored society playgirls are all alike. But it's pretty gruesome for her to get her kicks by making up a horror story about her father."

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Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

Posted on 1/15/2022

It's so interesting to see the faint pencils on the silhouette panels. Kirby gives a consummate performance to define Silver Age Marvel. It proudly shows the imaginative power put into each property he worked on. The contempt for women was seen here and in FF with Reed for Sue as these egghead science guys were too busy to know what's good for them. Not uncommon as Stan was trying to appeal to young boys and reflected the times where woman's lib was just starting to gain more momentum.

Mark Howland
Member Since 2004

Posted on 1/15/2022

You've been holding out on us, Andy. Brilliant story-telling in those first three panels and a wonderful add to your collection!

Andrew Rallis
Member Since 2019

Posted on 1/15/2022

Mark Howland wrote:

You've been holding out on us, Andy.� Brilliant story-telling in those first three panels and a wonderful add to your collection!

Thanks so much Mark! I'm at least 75% done getting things up on CAF. I find the whole curating process time-consuming but very rewarding. I find trying to place each piece within the characters' story arcs is very satisfying - and that also helps guide the pieces I look for.

Mark Levy
Member Since 2004

Posted on 1/15/2022

Andrew Rallis wrote:

Thanks so much Mark!� I'm at least 75% done getting things up on CAF. I find the whole curating process time-consuming but very rewarding. I find trying to place each piece within the characters' story arcs is very satisfying - and that also helps guide the pieces I look for.�

Different Mark here...love the top tier on this piece of history...I also enjoy figuring out how best to present my collection and also find, as you mention, it does inform buying decisions.

Comics Superworld
Member Since 2007

Posted on 1/15/2022

I want an 'ant-communicator' helmet. Historic page!

West Stephan
Member Since 2007

Posted on 1/15/2022

A great page from a key Silver Age classic!

Aaron N.
Member Since 2009

Posted on 1/15/2022

Love this story & envious that you have a page from it! The silhouette though, is likely Don Heck's decision. He used that technique quite often.

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 1/16/2022

Kirby dynamics with a touch of that Heck elegance! The second panel is priceless! Well done!

Peter R
Member Since 2006

Posted on 12/14/2023

Key page from an iconic origin and first appearance. The emotion in that top tier is absolutely amazing!!

CJ Design
Member Since 2018

Posted on 1/4/2024

Something magic (of course the artists are) about a Silver Age Large OA page...Congrats......and those damn pesty women 😉

Al Gordon
Member Since 2006

Posted on 1/8/2024

I LOVE Jack Inked by Don!!! Two of my very fave Vintage Marvels is this and TTA #49. Me and Dave Stevens had our own little Elite Club: Don Heck is Jack's Best Inker... Dave even made a couple of hand-made Member Cards... kinda in jest, but hey...

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