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DescriptionEmbarrassing as it is to admit, I did not appreciate King Kirby in my youth. It was only after hearing artists I did admire (e.g., Frank Miller, Erik Larsen, etc.) remark on how singularly important Kirby was that I began to see the light, but it really hit me when I discovered Bruce Timm in the 90s. He didn't tell me, he showed me in a user-friendly way with his "simple" and gorgeous interpretations of Kirby characters and visual style why I should genuflect with every other comic fan at the alter of Kirby.Anyhow, I have long pined for a great example of Timm's interpretation of Hulk bounding towards the viewer, and this recently popped up for sale. I think this is from the 90s and I just love the pose, expression, and all the blueline limbs Timm tried out before settling on the final version. I'm fascinated by Timm's process. As it turns out, lurking on my hard disk was an old scan I found someplace from 2005 of what is clearly an edited version of this drawing, but I don't know if it ever saw print. If you know if/where this was published please drop me a line. Thanks to T Shen for a smooth transaction and great packing job! Thanks for taking a look! Social/Sharing |
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E DLS 
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/21/2021
There's a lot more rendering going on here than I'm used to seeing from Bruce. Almost looks as if he couldn't stop adding to the piece. Sometimes that's a sign of an artist being unhappy with the image. But here it looks like he was just having too much fun. Also good to know that I'm not the only late bloomer when it comes to Kirby. Hopefully you enjoyed and appreciated your lightbulb moment as much as I did. For me, it was the best art ephiphany ever!
Shelton Bryant
Member Since 2005
Posted on 10/25/2021
E DLS wrote:
There's a lot more rendering going on here than I'm used to seeing from Bruce. Almost looks as if he couldn't stop adding to the piece. Sometimes that's a sign of an artist being unhappy with the image. But here it looks like he was just having too much fun. Also good to know that I'm not the only late bloomer when it comes to Kirby. Hopefully you enjoyed and appreciated your lightbulb moment as much as I did. For me, it was the best art ephiphany ever!
Yes. . .I Agree. .You can tell that Bruce is having a Helluva Time Creating this Piece. Each Line Vibrates with Exuberance and Joy!!
kent mansley
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 9/21/2021
Timm doing Kirby is always so much fun. He does a good job channeling Kirby but also adds his own flavor as well. Really nice Hulk image! Huge congrats!
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
Posted on 9/21/2021
When an artist is so good at give life to both luscious girls and angry brutes, you can be sure he/she is a great artist :) Precious addition to your gallery!
Keith Becker
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 9/21/2021
Great piece! I love when artists use blues for penciling and you can see their process of finding the right lines. It's more like an experiment in sculpture than what you naturally think of as drawing a figure. That thought kind of blew my mind when i first realized that the better way to find the right line was to just let your freak flag fly a little. Seeing it in blues like this always makes me appreciate that road. I love this Hulk. It's super cool man. I really like Timm's comic subject stuff. His pretty girls are nice, but his comic stuff is where it's at for me.
J H
Member Since 2019
Posted on 9/21/2021
Timm "got" Kirby on a cellular level. The beautiful homage style has always struck me. It's so Kirby, but so Timm. A gorgeous Hulk. Congrats on getting it! ;)
T Shen
Member Since 2009
Posted on 9/21/2021
Happy this is in an awesome gallery! I too must admit I didn't come to appreciate Kirby or Timm's art until several years ago as well so will share in that shame.
Harry M
Member Since 2006
Posted on 9/21/2021
I love Bruce Timm's interpretation of Jack Kirby. Clearly Kirby but also clearly Timm. Congrats.
Paul Roach
Member Since 2014
Posted on 9/22/2021
A lovely, Kirbyesque piece, capturing the King's creation with great observation while adding his own style. The pose is perfect and the feet are superb.
artless artmore
Member Since 2013
Posted on 9/22/2021
Paul Roach wrote:
A lovely, Kirbyesque piece, capturing the King's creation with great observation while adding his own style. The pose is perfect and the feet are superb.
Superb feet, indeed! I notice that some Timm Hulk pieces have 5 toes per foot whereas others have only 4, but his design and poses are always spot on, IMO. Thanks for your comment!
Yo Kuri
Member Since 2019
Posted on 9/22/2021
He's really drawing with the brushpen, not just tracing. Great wide Frankenstein Kirby Hulk head with a classic pose!
Chris Lutes
Member Since 2016
Posted on 11/3/2021
What a gorgeous example of Timm letting the Kirby out! This is a cartoon I would love to see!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/1/2022
Wow! I love this! Reminds me a bit of Kirby's work on Hulk. Great pick-up!
David Matheny
Member Since 2021
Posted on 7/15/2022
great deal of a piece. it's not often i get to see anything from Bruce that doesn't have his usual pin up vibe. this is diffrent and unique and this is why i like it.
Hulk 213
Member Since 2008
Posted on 3/12/2023
This is fantastic. You don't see many Hulk leaping drawings. Congrats!
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
Posted on 10/20/2023
Such a cool Timm Hulk, absolutely great example, congrats!
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