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Sky Masters of the Space Force- April 2, 1959 (Jack Kirby / Wally Wood)

Owner: Lee Harmon
Artists: Jack Kirby (Penciller) , Wally Wood (Inker)

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Title:	Sky Masters of the Space Force- April 2, 1959 (Jack Kirby / Wally Wood)
Artist:	Jack Kirby (Penciller)
Artist:	Wally Wood (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Comic Strip
Views:	549
Likes on CAF:	16 17
Added to Site:	2/9/2025

Description

Sky 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".

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	Lee Harmon ( 2 ) Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	July 2020
Last Login:	January 2026
Ebay Id:	lharmon20
Country:	UNITED STATES
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