Sky Masters of the Space Force- April 2, 1959 (Jack Kirby / Wally Wood)
Artists: Jack Kirby (Penciller) , Wally Wood (Inker)
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DescriptionSky Masters of the Space Force was a newspaper strip created by Jack Kirby and writer Dave Wood in September 1958. The two were working together at DC on Challengers of the Unknown at this time. The incredible Wallace Wood was inking that book for Kirby and seemed like a logical fit on Sky Masters as well.This strip was from the "Mayday Shannon" storyline and features Sky Masters, Doctor Royer, and Shannon. The blend of Kirby and Wood is a match made in heaven for me. This piece seems to possess a nice bit of each man's genius. Bold King Kirby figures coupled with Wally's elegant inking ability. Absolutely love the machinery in the backgrounds. A feature included in so many of both Kirby and Wood's individual works. As a bonus it contains Jack Kirby's signature in pencil along the bottom margin of the art. This was a special purchase for me in several ways. The first example in my collection from either of these two legendary comic masters. Made even better by the decision to have this delivered by ComicConnect at the recent OAX show in Orlando. I saw this auction offered during a preview here on CAF. Much gratitude to Harrison Kassen and Micah Spivak for help in getting this to Florida for me, and Bill Cox for all he does for our hobby. Traveled to OAX with a custom made frame in hand and was able to properly share this with friends minutes after receiving it! That will be an added memory associated to this piece every time I view it. Image size is 18" x 5.5". Social/Sharing |
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Kavi H 
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 2/10/2025
that is a beautiful Kirby Wood Sky Masters daily Lee, congrats on the win and the in person pickup at OAX, looks great framed too!
Lee Harmon
Member Since 2020
Posted on 2/10/2025
Thanks Kavi!
Something also new on this one. Had to switch to a single panel as the main image. It cropped terribly in the app when first using the whole strip. Not a problem with pages, but definitely a thing with horizontal wide artwork!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 2/10/2025
Fantastic mix of the war, sci-fi, and romance books that Kirby had worked on. Wood enhances the sci-fi machinery, the handsomeness of the figures, and refines the bold Kirby storytelling.
Harry Kassen
Member Since 2023
1 - Posted on 2/10/2025
A really fantastic strip with elements of both Wood's and Kirby's styles. Fantastic pickup.
Lee Harmon
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 2/10/2025
Harry Kassen wrote:
A really fantastic strip with elements of both Wood's and Kirby's styles. Fantastic pickup.
Appreciate your work in getting this to Orlando my friend. Hope we cross paths in the future. Some wonderful pieces inside your CAF gallery.
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 2/10/2025
This is a great example, Lee! The inking is just fantastic - that fur in the second panel; oh, my!
Lee Harmon
Member Since 2020
Posted on 2/10/2025
Chris K. wrote:
This is a great example, Lee! The inking is just fantastic - that fur in the second panel; oh, my!
Thank you Chris. I totally agree and so glad to have shown you the piece at the show.
Ron S
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 2/10/2025
Congrats!! That's a nice one to be sure. Love the machinery in the background above Royer.
Patrick R
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 2/10/2025
Beautiful example Lee. Congrats. Sorry we didn't connect at OAX this year. Would love to have seen this one in person.
Lee Harmon
Member Since 2020
Posted on 2/10/2025
Patrick R wrote:
Beautiful example Lee. Congrats. Sorry we didn't connect at OAX this year. Would love to have seen this one in person.
We will make a point of seeking each other out at the next OAX. Thanks!
Peter Roe
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 2/10/2025
Thank you for letting me see this in person!! I agree. Kirby/Wood is a perfect combination. Their styles complement each other so well. In addition to the Kirby machinery, Wood's elegant brush and line work on the hair and fur coat is outstanding! Huge congratulations!
Lee Harmon
Member Since 2020
Posted on 2/10/2025
Peter Roe wrote:
Thank you for letting me see this in person!! I agree. Kirby/Wood is a perfect combination. Their styles complement each other so well. In addition to the Kirby machinery, Wood's elegant brush and line work on the hair and fur coat is outstanding! Huge congratulations!
Thanks Peter! You were high on the list of people I wanted to share this with at OAX.
Aaron N.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 2/10/2025
A silky smooth collaboration of two of the greatest to ever do it. What a treasure!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 2/13/2025
Stunning Sky Masters comic strip by Jack Kirby and Wally Wood! It opens with pilot Sky Masters talking with one of the scientists developing new space craft. They talk about the failed tests on a new space ship like it was a human. The strip features beautifully drawn panels with interesting looking characters. I love the look of the scientist in the first panel. The drawing is just superb, no less than you'd expect frrom a strip drawn by Kirby and Wood. There are interesting backgrounds with Kirby-esque machinery. The girl is as attractive as any in Flash Gordon. I'm not sad the strip failed because if it had succeeded, we might never have had the Marvel Age we all adore. Great pick-up, congrats!
Lee Harmon
Member Since 2020
Posted on 2/14/2025
Bill J wrote:
Stunning Sky Masters comic strip by Jack Kirby and Wally Wood! It opens with pilot Sky Masters talking with one of the scientists developing new space craft. They talk about the failed tests on a new space ship like it was a human. The strip features beautifully drawn panels with interesting looking characters. I love the look of the scientist in the first panel. The drawing is just superb, no less than you'd expect frrom a strip drawn by Kirby and Wood. There are interesting backgrounds with Kirby-esque machinery. The girl is as attractive as any in Flash Gordon. I'm not sad the strip failed because if it had succeeded, we might never have had the Marvel Age we all adore. Great pick-up, congrats!
Excellent point Bill!
Had Kirby prevailed in the lawsuit with Jack Schiff does he ever join Marvel? It's' a true "What If???" story that none of us would have enjoyed to see.
Kin Wong
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 2/15/2025
Great comic strip by two comic greats, and as someone not as familiar with comic history pre-silver age, I'm still amazed they worked together, on a comic strip no less. Congrats on the pickup!
Lee Harmon
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 2/15/2025
Kin Wong wrote:
Great comic strip by two comic greats, and as someone not as familiar with comic history pre-silver age, I'm still amazed they worked together, on a comic strip no less.Ê Congrats on the pickup!
Thanks Kin!
Look forward to sharing this with you one day in the future my friend.
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