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Captain America #212 cover

Location: Jack Kirby
Artists: Jack Kirby (Penciller) , John Verpoorten (Inker)

Location: Jack Kirby
Title: Captain America #212 cover
Artist: Jack Kirby (Penciller) , John Verpoorten (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: No.
Views: 1730
Likes on CAF: 14
Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 31
Added to Site: 3/14/2019

My all time, number one holy grail. The cover to one of the first two comics I bought at an old liquor store with a spinner rack called Tipsy Fox in 1977. Even at six years old, this book ignited a life long love for all things Kirby and I can't believe it's in my collection.

The inker has been in dispute for a while, but I did ask Mike Royer and he said that it looked like Verpoorten to him, so that's good enough for me!

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Troy C. Punswick Member Since 2008

Posted On 3/14/2019

Such an amazing piece of art! Congrats!!!

T J Member Since 2015

Posted On 3/14/2019

Absolutely wonderful. Big congrats.

planet original art Member Since 2012

Posted On 3/14/2019

congrats

Dan F Member Since 2004

Posted On 3/14/2019

SuhWeet!

West Stephan Member Since 2007

Posted On 3/14/2019

Hard to beat a Cap Kirby Cover! Excellent!

Peter Marino Member Since 2010

Posted On 3/14/2019

Congrats on a grail and a beautiful Kirby!

REDEMAGNI CLAUDIO Member Since 2016

Posted On 3/14/2019

Wow fantastic Cover, congratulations

Xavier . Member Since 2010

Posted On 3/14/2019

Gorgeous piece!

glen gold Member Since 2004

Posted On 3/14/2019

Always dug this one -- one of the best 1970s Kirby Marvel covers, I think. Also: super strong Red Skull in suit and hipster tie!

frank x townsondecker Member Since 2006

Posted On 3/14/2019

WOW! congratulations!!!

artless artmore Member Since 2013

Posted On 3/15/2019

Absolutely spectacular cover! A grail piece in any collection --- congratulations!

Alberto Giavoni Member Since 2005

Posted On 3/15/2019

boom! I have just heard a sonic boom over my head! great piece!

Imran A Member Since 2011

Posted On 3/15/2019

Awesome Kirby goodness, congratulations!

Sam 06 Member Since 2011

Posted On 3/15/2019

Great and terrific cover! Congrats!

Joe Murray Member Since 2006

Posted On 3/15/2019

Kirby, Captain America & The Red Skull, WOW, congrats!!

Michael Kenyon Member Since 2008

Posted On 3/16/2019

Welcome to the club Sam. K I R B Y * * * *

Hans Kosenkranius Member Since 2004

Posted On 3/18/2019

Great pick-up Sam! Owned this one myself eons ago and always felt it was one of Kirby's most eye-catching contributions(no pun intended) of the 70's era. :)

Sam H Member Since 2007

Posted On 3/18/2019

Hans Kosenkranius wrote:

" Great pick-up Sam! Owned this one myself eons ago and always felt it was one of Kirby's most eye-catching contributions(no pun intended) of the 70's era. :)
"

Thanks! You didn't own the complete book as well, did you? I've heard Jack sold stories of this vintage mostly intact....

Hans Kosenkranius Member Since 2004

Posted On 3/18/2019

Sam H wrote:

" Thanks! You didn't own the complete book as well, did you? I've heard Jack sold stories of this vintage mostly intact....
"

I didn't own the complete book but I recall interiors available for sale about the same time I owned the cover. So, the book was already scattered to the winds.

alessandro gentili Member Since 2011

Posted On 3/19/2019

Kirby.

Vik V Member Since 2016

Posted On 3/21/2019

Fantastic

Alex Bullock Member Since 2006

Posted On 3/21/2019

Amazing gem, congrats!

Canadian Collector Member Since 2015

Posted On 3/22/2019

Glad you finally posted this. Amazing cover and I love it! Congrats!

Sylvain R Member Since 2014

Posted On 3/29/2019

This is a killer piece!

Dietmar Krueger Member Since 2010

Posted On 6/27/2019

Excellent!!!

K Gearon Member Since 2011

Posted On 7/3/2019

Wow! What a clasic Kirby image! Cap vs. his arch nemesis as only the King can portray it! This would be really hard to top as a Cap or Kirby example! Sincere congrats!

Amir E Member Since 2020

Posted On 11/27/2021

Great Kirby cover w/Cap against his arch nemesis! Fantastic!

Shaun Crowell Member Since 2003

Posted On 5/14/2024

Congrats on getting a piece that means so much to you and its a Kirby too!

Steven Dilworth Member Since 2012

Posted On 6/17/2024

Perfect example of the pencils being even more powerful than the final product. But then again, that's Kirby!

Congratulations on owning this 70s masterpiece.

SIMON COMICS Member Since 2020

Posted On 12/4/2024

I remember as a kid my grandfather, Joe, handed me the trade paperback with this cover. It immediately captured my attention and I've loved it since. It definitely has a nostalgic feel, great item to have in your collection!

Fred's CAF Gallery Member Since 2003

Posted On 3/27/2025

!!! **WOW** !!!

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