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Avengers #5 pg.8 - Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman HULK ORIGIN

Artists: Jack Kirby (Penciller) , Paul Reinman (Inker)

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Avengers #5 pg.8 - Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman HULK ORIGIN Comic Art

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Gamma bomb

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Title:	Avengers #5 pg.8 - Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman HULK ORIGIN
Artist:	Jack Kirby (Penciller)
Artist:	Paul Reinman (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	491
Likes on CAF:	13 14
Comments:	18
Added to Site:	10/10/2023
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Description

Back when I started collecting the Fantastic Four #5 Doom origin page owned by John Papandrea and the Journey into Mystery #84 Thor origin page owned by Glenn Gold were the pages I admired more than any others.
It was almost impossible to fathom acquiring a page that would sit alongside these classic pieces, but a chance did come my way.
When Mike Burkey acquired the book I was straight onto it and was able to work out a deal for this page, which fulfilled my one true grail quest and I am still grateful to Mike all these years later.
This page compliments the previous page in that it goes through the turmoil of the Hulk's existence as opposed to that of Bruce Banner. To have the gamma bomb panel by Kirby in my collection is beyond my wildest dreams, as it is one of the most iconic images in the medium. To complement that with all the Avengers battling the Hulk in the middle panel is just insane and it is still hard to believe that I get to hold and enjoy this piece.
When comparing this origin sequence with Glen's, it is possible to see that Kirby was able to integrate these recaps into the body of the story using a reflective head and shoulders panel, like the one in the bottom right of the previous page, as opposed to a stand-alone page that sits outside the body of the narrative.
Avengers #5 revolves completely around the Hulk and the next page will help highlight the transition from what I term the 'archaic' or 'Universal horror' Hulk to the modern 'Freudian' Hulk and this is why this origin has been squeezed into this issue.

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Dave W
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 10/10/2023

Fantastic page! Thanks for sharing!!

Mark Levy
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 10/10/2023

Sequential, classic pages - wow!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 10/10/2023

Killer page! Early example of how Jack and Stan tied together the Marvel Universe with pages like this where you get retelling of an origin and a full team shot! Once an enemy, Hulk now turned ally!

stephen yarish
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 10/10/2023

Wow, what a great piece of art!!! Huge congrats!

DC's Showcase
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 10/10/2023

When it comes to early (or any!) Marvel, there is almost nothing better than a large center panel featuring assembling Avengers. And, that top tier -- excelsior!

Shelton Bryant
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 10/10/2023

Early Kirby on Fire!!!!

DJ Johnsen
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 10/10/2023

Amazing pick up. Congrats on a historic page!

The AvengersFan
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 10/10/2023

Beautiful page from a very fun story!

Michael Weigant
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 10/13/2023

It dosen't get any better than a page like this Peter,Congrats !

Justin Karlson
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 10/14/2023

More than amazing! I love the middle panel

Peter R
Member Since 2006

Posted on 11/18/2023

Justin Karlson wrote:

More than amazing! I love the middle panel

There may only be a handful of pages that have the whole team battling and it was hard to believe that one came my way.

glen gold
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 11/16/2023

i am JEALOUS!

Peter R
Member Since 2006

Posted on 11/17/2023

glen gold wrote:

i am JEALOUS!

You are a direct inspiration for this acquisition, so your comment is deeply appreciated.

glen gold
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 11/16/2023

Also I love the economy of storytelling. A whole origin in three panels, followed by four issues of The Avengers in just one panel then just for kicks letting a soap opera take up three more panels. Dude was really good at tiers and getting you to turn the page.

T Shen
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 11/16/2023

Always amazing to acquire a grail and boy is this page grail-worthy.

Peter R
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 11/17/2023

T Shen wrote:

Always amazing to acquire a grail and boy is this page grail-worthy.�

From a big Hulk fan, those sentiments are really appreciated.

Joe Murray
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 11/22/2023

Wow, some seriously historic Kirby/Avengers/Hulk, just amazing, big congrats!!

Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 4/23/2024

So beautiful!

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