Kosenkranius , Hans :: Jack Kirby Recreations

FF #52

Artists: Jack Kirby (Penciller) , Joe Sinnott (Inker) , Mike Malkowsky (Finisher)

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Title:	FF #52
Artist:	Jack Kirby (Penciller)
Artist:	Joe Sinnott (Inker)
Artist:	Mike Malkowsky (Finisher)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	365
Likes on CAF:	1 2
Comments:	1
Added to Site:	4/16/2022
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Recreation of the unused version of this FF issue where T'Challa is introduced to the MCU. This is an eye-catching cvr. and why Marvel declined to use this bold image is a mystery.

Jack Kirby was ahead of his time in imagining a more diverse world but it wasn't the reality in the 1960's. America was embroiled in a bitter struggle for civil rights. Was Marvel aware of the treacherous currents and fearing blowback to a person of color featured too prominently on the cvr? Were they worried about losing sales?

I dunno...but the published cvr. seems purposeful in hiding the historic nature of the issue. Maybe someone decided it was a safer bet to let the story speak for itself.

My thanks to Steve for this wonderful gift!

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	Hans Kosenkranius Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	October 2004
Last Login:	September 2025
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Website:	http://tri-stateoriginalart.com/
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Aaron N.
Member Since 2009

Posted on 4/17/2022

I've heard that Goodman decreed a change to full face mask out of fear of Southern distributor reaction. That doesn't explain the total cover redo though.

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