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Sam H UNITED STATES
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Captain America #213 cover

Location: Jack Kirby
Artist: Jack  Kirby (Penciller)

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Location: Jack Kirby
Title: Captain America #213 cover*
Artist:  Jack  Kirby (Penciller)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: No
Views: 1368
Likes on CAF: 13
Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 15
Added to Site: 11/29/2019

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My introduction to comics was Captain America 212 which kick started my life long admiration for Kirby. That particular issue ended with a significant cliff hanger: Cap blinded by one of Zola’s mutants, the Red Skull running amok, and the world around them ablaze in an apocalyptic hellfire as only Jack could depict it. I missed the following issue when it hit the stands - trades didn’t exist and acquisition of back issues though the direct market was little more than a fantasy for the limited resources of a six year old - when a family friend gave me a small stack of comics for my seventh birthday. Right at the top was this issue. I don’t remember any of the other comics from that day (actually I’m pretty sure Iron Fist 14 may have been one of them) but this is the only one that mattered: Jack’s penulitmate Cap book. Although Jack’s 1970’s Marvel output is always compared unfavorably to his 1960’s output, it will always hold a very special place in my heart - his Cap run in particular - as some of my favorite comics ever.

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Member Since: February 2007
Last Login: May 2026
Country: UNITED STATES
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Mark Levy Member Since 2004
Posted On 11/29/2019

Sequential Kirby Covers - Wowza!

Jeremy Radisich Member Since 2004
Posted On 11/29/2019

Awesome!!!  That's one of the best Kirby Falcon images I've seen--so cool!

Michael Kenyon Member Since 2008
Posted On 11/29/2019

The description write up confirms this cover found the right home. Glorious Kirby cover art.

REDEMAGNI CLAUDIO Member Since 2016
Posted On 11/30/2019

Wowww wonderful Cover, great great Sam

Carlo M Member Since 2006
Posted On 11/30/2019

I agree one hundred percent on the quality of Kirby in the '70s.  Maybe not as balanced as FF circa 60, but massively powerful and distinctive.  Excellent example!

Nils E Member Since 2014
Posted On 11/30/2019

Monster! Killer! Dangerous! King! Kirby!!

comicinkking. com Member Since 2004
Posted On 11/30/2019

Great cover by the King!!  Congrats!!

Vik V Member Since 2016
Posted On 11/30/2019

Beautiful cover! Congrats 

K Gearon Member Since 2011
Posted On 12/2/2019

Can’t beat a great piece of art that doubles as a piece from a book that got you into comics.  Your excitement is clear in your description and it’s not hard to see why.  Cap cover by the King?!  Yes, please!  Sincere congrats!

J L Member Since 2005
Posted On 12/5/2019

Sweet cover and it's so nice you have something that means alot to you. Congrats!!!! 8 )

Bill J Member Since 2009
Posted On 3/12/2020

Fabulous! The Falcon has never looked better!

West Stephan Member Since 2007
Posted On 11/28/2021

Fabulous Falcon cover!

Steven Dilworth Member Since 2012
Posted On 9/3/2023

"... Jack’s 1970’s Marvel output is always compared unfavorably to his 1960’s output ..." - Not with me, it isn't!  When my wife and I bought our house in 1995, I took one room as my drawing and collecting room, and I went on a quest to buy every book Kirby did in the 1970s.  The guy at Eides Comics and records in Pittsburgh looked at me like I was insane, and said he'd have to blow the dust off them, but he sold me a complete bagged set of Jack Kirby's OMAC.  I LOVED Kirby's 1970s work.  It was awesome, and this is a magnificent example.  Congratulations on your find!

Steven Dilworth Member Since 2012
Posted On 9/3/2023

Steven Dilworth wrote:
"  "... Jack’s 1970’s Marvel output is always compared unfavorably to his 1960’s output ..." - Not with me, it isn't!  When my wife and I bought our house in 1995, I took one room as my drawing and collecting room, and I went on a quest to buy every book Kirby did in the 1970s.  The guy at Eides Comics and records in Pittsburgh looked at me like I was insane, and said he'd have to blow the dust off them, but he sold me a complete bagged set of Jack Kirby's OMAC.  I LOVED Kirby's 1970s work.  It was awesome, and this is a magnificent example.  Congratulations on your find!
 "

I realize I referenced a DC book, but there is not one single piece of Jack Kirby's 1970s work for either company that isn't awesome.  Not one.  Your cover is a perfect example.  I fell in love with the Eternals the moment I saw that giant hand on the cover of issue #11, "The City That Died Twice!"  I bought all of those as well.  Devil Dinosaur, anyone.  2001 A Space Odyssey?  Brilliant.

Fred's CAF Gallery Member Since 2003
Posted On 3/27/2025

Spotlight on: The Falcon!!!  Awesome cover!

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