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Black Panther #1 page 17 - Kirby

Location: Marvel: Other titles
Artists: Jack Kirby (Penciller) ,  Mike Royer (Inker)

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Location: Marvel: Other titles
Title: Black Panther #1 page 17 - Kirby*
Artist:  Jack Kirby (Penciller) ,  Mike Royer (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 322
Likes on CAF: 20
Comments: 25
Added to Site: 10/3/2025

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Kirby had a glorious vision for his return to Black Panther – part science fiction, part myth and mysticism, part heist, and all wrapped up into an action-packed romp. An artefact called King Soloman’s Frog used to be in the possession of T’Challa’s grandfather, a fact which is just sufficient for collector Mister Little to pique our hero’s interest in its recovery. The Frog is really a time machine, leading to the Panther having to fight off enemies from the past and the future just to keep hold of the device, as the pair seek out King Soloman’s Tomb to locate the codes needed to control the time travel accidents. Unfortunately, Princess Zanda also wants to Frog, and on this page her mercenaries attack Mister Little’s helicopter to force a landing. As a ten year-old, I was captivated by the cover, and gripped by the crazy story.

Kirby’s storytelling is as fast-paced as a Hollywood odd-ball farce or a James Bond movie, with the characters not even getting an opportunity to catch their breath before the next attack. Fresh from their Fourth-World stint, Kirby and Royer capture the hectic chase for the Frog, with fluid lines and rapid changes of ‘camera’ angle, to rachet up the peril in each successive panel.

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M L Member Since 2015
2    
Posted On 10/3/2025

What a beauty! Thank you for sharing your wonderful collection.

Rick W Member Since 2017
2    
Posted On 10/3/2025

Outstanding!

Kavi H Member Since 2018
2    
Posted On 10/3/2025

Black Panther #1! Amazing piece of Marvel/Kirby history and excellent art, thanks for sharing it and congrats. 

stephen yarish Member Since 2004
2    
Posted On 10/3/2025

great example of Kirby work, congrats!

Miki Annamanthadoo Member Since 2003
2    
Posted On 10/3/2025

Always great to see more Kirby!
Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
2    
Posted On 10/3/2025

Jack Kirby rocks this!  Grandiose presentation with Royer inks to bring Kirby's regal adventure and imaginative high tech!  It has elements of adventure, spy thriller, sci-fi, and superhero genres!

Dan F Member Since 2004
2    
Posted On 10/3/2025

Wow that's a really great page!

Carlo M Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 10/4/2025

Kirby and Royer produced some stellar art in the mid '70s . Excellent example from their run on BP. 

Toni S Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 10/4/2025

A pure Kirby action page!!! What a classic!

Romain Verlier Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 10/6/2025

Awesome Kirby page !! Well done on ish #1  !!!

Red Raven Member Since 2012
2    
Posted On 10/6/2025

Litle grail by the king !!!

Michael Weigant Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 10/6/2025

Digging this and from a landmark issue,great find !

Sean Clarke Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 10/7/2025

Jack's Black Panther #1 was a high velocity hairpin turn following Don Mcgregor and Billy Graham's T'Challa run, but Kirby was never one to abide by the continuity of others. Viewed entirely as its own distinct animal, Jack's Panther series was, of course, a lot of fun, and a showcase for his still masterful art and storytelling. 
Also, this is a great page, congrats on an excellent example!

John Espinoza Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 10/8/2025

What an incredible Black Panther page to own from the historic #1 issue. Would be hard to upgrade!

Dave W Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 10/8/2025

I just love the 70s Kirby stuff! He hadn't lost a step at all, and some would call this their favorite period of art as he clearly was doing exactly what he wanted. I love this page - Panter looks amazing! Congratulations!

CIRO SCOGNAMIGLIO Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 10/31/2025

stunning piece!

Joe Murray Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 12/12/2025

I love how with Cap and then with the Panther, Jack would just throw you right in the action & story, and there were no handlebars so you were always on the edge--just lookit this page, congrats!

Steven Dilworth Member Since 2012
1    
Posted On 12/23/2025

Mike Royer understood.  No being delicate when inking the King's 70s work.  BOLD BABY!  BOLD!

I love the way Kirby draws Panther.  Sometimes, like in panel 4, he almost looks liquid.

Robbie  Cook Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 12/29/2025

Kirby was such a visionary and Royer was icing on the cake. Stunning example.

Tommy Kohlmaier Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 1/24/2026

Really nice page from the return of The King of Comics at Marvel ( after the mid-1970-'75 time at DC) with the first ongoing solo Black Panther series in full Kirby weirdness (thehighly strange stories..) and full action art power! Huge congrats for this beautiful page!

Paul Roach Member Since 2014
Posted On 1/25/2026

Tommy Kohlmaier wrote:
"  Really nice page from the return of The King of Comics at Marvel ( after the mid-1970-'75 time at DC) with the first ongoing solo Black Panther series in full Kirby weirdness (thehighly strange stories..) and full action art power! Huge congrats for this beautiful page!
 "

Thanks Tommy! I agree, it really marked his big return and I was so excited to see this comic when it came out.

K Gearon Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 1/26/2026

Loved Kirby's unmatched storylling in this BP run - so kinetic!  Great example here!  I'm happy to have one from this series myself.  Congrats!

gene o Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 1/30/2026

I do dig Kirby's Panther art from the 70s.

Michael Kenyon Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 2/27/2026

I loved this period of artistic creation by Kirby. His work feels fresh and free of burden. To create another viable universe from the ashes of his marvel parting, it boggles the mind the universe and characters he conjured. A BP #1 page is a legendary grab.

matt d. Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 3/2/2026

Great action page! Congrats!

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