Tales of Suspense #81, page 6
Artists: Jack Kirby (Penciller) , Frank Giacoia (Inker)
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DescriptionParaphrasing 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. Social/Sharing |
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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!!
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.
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 !!
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!
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!
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!
West Stephan
Member Since 2007
Posted on 1/9/2026
Definately the most memorable page of this story! So intense!
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
Posted on 1/9/2026
Incredible art and piece of Silverage history, congrats on this cool find. Cheers!
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!
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!
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!
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