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Tales of Suspense #81, page 6

Location: Tales of Suspense
Artists: Jack Kirby (Penciller) ,  Frank Giacoia (Inker)

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Location: Tales of Suspense
Title: Tales of Suspense #81, page 6
Artist:  Jack Kirby (Penciller) ,  Frank Giacoia (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 375
Likes on CAF: 39
Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 45
Added to Site: 1/8/2026

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Description
Paraphrasing the immortal Stan Lee 'This one has everything!'

From Tales of Suspense #81, "The Red Skull Supreme!" The Red Skull has control over the Cosmic Cube, an AIM created tool that allows the user to control reality. The only person to try to stop the Skull? Captain America!

To show his power, he creates a humanoid to humble Cap. On this page, they are struggling mightily and Cap eventually is victorious. Created in twice up scale, and inked by Frank Giacoia, Kirby shows the power of the battle, having Cap struggle in a trench in hand to hand combat in a huge top panel. The page also has the Red Skull squared off against Cap and as Cap thinks, you can see the hatred in his eye.

It's a great page, from the height of the Silver Age.

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Member Since: June 2007
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Country: UNITED STATES
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Rich Dannys Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/8/2026

Awesome-ness!!

Jeff Singh Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/8/2026

Wowza!  Silver-aged Kirby gold!  

Ron B Member Since 2024
Posted On 1/8/2026

Now that's a powerful Kirby page! Congrats Ron!

Ryan Wilson Member Since 2012
Posted On 1/8/2026

Cap-tacular!

Kavi H Member Since 2018
Posted On 1/8/2026

Jaw dropping Silver Age Marvel Kirby greatness!

Duke  Fleed Member Since 2013
Posted On 1/8/2026

1st off this is awesome and the action is epic. 2nd, I think it's interesting to observe, not just here but in many Kirby pieces, the way he was willing to pick angles to avoid faces and perhaps make the process quicker as deadlines were tight and a lot of story had to be told. Congrats again!!

Jerry C. Member Since 2009
Posted On 1/8/2026

Pure Gold ! Whatever they say ! He 's The King ! 

E DLS Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/8/2026

Love the raw power of those first two panels and the dramatic intensity of the third panel.  Kirby magic at its very best.  Happy New Year sir.

Nils E Member Since 2014
Posted On 1/8/2026

Unbelievable, the essence of Cap

Lance Suarez Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/8/2026

beautiful page as only a King could do!

Chris K. Member Since 2008
Posted On 1/8/2026

What a stunner!

Dave W Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/8/2026

Classic Kirby goodness! Large Cap battle scene, Red Skull, and those deep, bold Giacoia inks are so powerful. Congrats!

John Voytek Member Since 2008
Posted On 1/8/2026

Really spectacular Ron! Man...you know how to pick them!

Congratulations!

Comics Superworld Member Since 2007
Posted On 1/8/2026

Can't ya post anything good?. . . Man, I vividly remember this story, as I've always been so impressed by the King's manner of depicting battles.

alessandro gentili Member Since 2011
Posted On 1/8/2026

Great page from an historical issue . Pure Kirby godness !!

Amir E Member Since 2020
Posted On 1/8/2026

Wow great page Ron! A real SA beauty!

Paul Roach Member Since 2014
Posted On 1/8/2026

The King! The opening panel is just superb, with Cap straining every sinew in the fight. The Red Skull is crackling with cosmic energy, but it's the fabulous twisting pose of Cap that makes the closing panel. Stunning page!

Miki Annamanthadoo Member Since 2003
Posted On 1/8/2026

Magnificent!

Tom McDonald Member Since 2019
Posted On 1/8/2026

Nice way to start off the new year. I love the pencilled notes at the bottom.

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/9/2026

What a highlight in the short story!  It keft the King to do what he does best to make every panel matter even more with great emotional and physical impact!

David K Member Since 2008
Posted On 1/9/2026

Absolute perfection 

ilia georgiev Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/9/2026

What a great half page splash.   Frank should get credit for great inks on Kirby.   Truly Kirby-motion.

Al Simpleton Member Since 2013
Posted On 1/9/2026

Are there enough hyperbolic superlatives to do justice to this triumphant Silver Age wonder? The King rules, ´nuff said!

Patrick Kochanek, MD Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/9/2026

Dynamic

George H Member Since 2009
Posted On 1/9/2026

Absolutely stunning page!

West Stephan Member Since 2007
Posted On 1/9/2026

Definately the most memorable page of this story! So intense!

Jason K Member Since 2018
Posted On 1/9/2026

Beauty!!

Sean Clarke Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/9/2026

ADEQUATE!!!

Tom Coker Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/9/2026

Fantastic Kirby Page! Such power and dynamism.

Toni S Member Since 2019
Posted On 1/9/2026

KIRBY'S MAGIC & GOODNESS!

James Dornoff Member Since 2019
Posted On 1/9/2026

Incredible art and piece of Silverage history, congrats on this cool find.  Cheers!

Stephen F Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/9/2026

A cornerstone to your legendary collection!

David Roach Member Since 2012
Posted On 1/9/2026

Wowza!

Joe Murray Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/9/2026

WOW, the Greatest by Jack, Frank & Stan!!  Jack absolutely pours it all on to this page, that top image is stunning, big congrats!!

Romain Verlier Member Since 2009
Posted On 1/9/2026

That is magnificent !!! Huge congratulations !!! I love it !!!

Peter Sullivan Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/9/2026

Ah, The Red Skull prepares to get his skull beaten in again. Old Nazis never learn.

Mark Levy Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/9/2026

Twice up Marvel Magic and 3 panels is such a great layout - you get sequential art and impact!

Posted On 1/10/2026

Nice!

Andy Wurst Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/10/2026

It's a BEAUTY!

Comicart Boston Member Since 2010
Posted On 1/10/2026

What a splendid and powerful page! Many congrats, Ron!

Michael Weigant Member Since 2009
Posted On 1/11/2026

Awesome Ron,I've missed this one a couple of times now,lol,but glad it's in a great gallery now !

Dino Mauricio Member Since 2009
Posted On 1/14/2026

Monumental piece to kick off your 2026, wow!  Kirby Cap vs. Red Skull is a true treasure, congrats Ron!

Peter Roe Member Since 2009
Posted On 1/15/2026

Pure Kirby Marvel goodness! Prime Kirby! 

Bill J Member Since 2009
Posted On 1/17/2026

Outstanding Jack Kirby Captain America page! Love the compoosition, the figurework, the drama. This is why  we love Jack Kirby! Phenomenal pick-up, congrats!

Spidey-Man4444 . Member Since 2014
Posted On 2/4/2026

Gorgeous Kirby Cap. America art! Congrats Ron !
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