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JACK KIRBY CAPTAIN AMERICA 198 COVER

Location: MICHAEL KENYON
Artists: Jack Kirby (Penciller) , Frank Giacoia (Inker)

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Location: MICHAEL KENYON
Title: JACK KIRBY CAPTAIN AMERICA 198 COVER
Artist: Jack Kirby (Penciller) , Frank Giacoia (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
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Views: 1926
Likes on CAF: 4
Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 28
Added to Site: 7/4/2010

Happy Independence Day! To honor America I share with you this classic Jack Kirby Cover to Captain America 198 copyright July 1976. The King of Comics was at an all time best when he created this dramatic cover. Please join me in Patriotic duty and salute Jack Kirby for his service to country and to comics and art. If you should come across any of our brave service men or women today please thank them for their service to the U S A. God bless America!

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LB Jefferies Member Since 2003

Posted On 7/4/2010

A wonderful cover example from Jack's return to Marvel

Colorado Kid Member Since 2007

Posted On 7/4/2010

Nice Kirby Cap!

glen gold Member Since 2004

Posted On 7/4/2010

I love how Kirby gracefully works three stories into one image: 1. Cap hugging a woman. 2. Guy about to shoot them. 3. Falcon about to disarm the assassin.

Michael Kenyon Member Since 2008

Posted On 7/4/2010

Yes Glen- Thank you! You completely get it. Kirby was such a great visual stoyteller. We are drawn in by the pov of the killer through the weapon's sight scope- determined to get the kill shot. Cap tenderly holds his beauty close- shield draped over her shoulder. But something is wrong! The Falcon is clearly too little to late. And Cap's posture is not a defensive one..which means he 1) is unaware of the killer's presence 2) is resigned to their fate?? No way!!! You want to scream at the cover, " Look out Captain America!"

Daniel C. Member Since 2009

Posted On 7/5/2010

Before me I behold a dream that many of us mere mortals shall never realize. And that would be an actual Jack 'King" Kirby Captain America cover! And what a cover this is. Only Kirby could combine so many elements of a story, onto one single cover, telling so much of a tale that eagerly awaits the reader within. This is truly a grail piece, Michael. "Congratulations" and thanks for sharing.

Rarebit Fiend Member Since 2005

Posted On 7/11/2010

It's hard to add anything substantial to those interesting comments which I enjoyed. I'm always a bit amused about comments like 'Wow!' or "Great!", well-meant and appreciated, but, in fact, not very helpful. We shouldn't analyze art to death, but it doesn't hurt to think about the artist's intentions, the composition, etc., revealing a second level not obvious at first sight.

Paul Lonsdale Member Since 2005

Posted On 7/26/2010

That's great!

The Comic Coffin™ Member Since 2007

Posted On 4/7/2011

I love this Kirby cover. You have an impressive collection with many key pieces.

Rafa Amat Member Since 2008

Posted On 5/27/2012

STUNNING COVER!!!!

Sean Rutan Member Since 2012

Posted On 9/1/2013

Absolutely incredible!

Jeremy Radisich Member Since 2004

Posted On 4/21/2015

One big problem with this piece--it's not in my collection! Such a well-designed scene by the King...

Sam 06 Member Since 2011

Posted On 9/17/2015

A great cover and job from Kirby and Giacoia! Love it! Huge congrats!

Marc W Member Since 2014

Posted On 2/18/2017

What a Masterpiece! Plus: Comic Book History! Your collection is amazing!

THIEFAR art Member Since 2010

Posted On 2/19/2017

Wow. Kirby rules. congrats¡¡¡

Jean Andre Macchini Member Since 2006

Posted On 2/26/2018

Awesome cover !

Davide G. Member Since 2009

Posted On 3/16/2018

I love the way Kirby put in one single image so much action, suspense... and romance as well! Congrats on this gem of a cover!

Michael Kenyon Member Since 2008

Posted On 3/16/2018

Davide G. wrote:

" I love the way Kirby put in one single image so much action, suspense... and romance as well! Congrats on this gem of a cover!
"

Thank you Davide! You are one of the CAF members I respect the most so your kind comments cheer me! K I R B Y

Bill J Member Since 2009

Posted On 3/10/2019

Very nice cover. Kirby on Cap is the best.

gene o Member Since 2018

Posted On 6/15/2019

It’s Kirby. What else can you really say? The greatest comic artist in fine form. Love the various perspectives

Fredo Le Member Since 2006

Posted On 9/4/2019

The Graal: a Kirby cover. And what cover!

Sam H Member Since 2007

Posted On 12/2/2019

Love it! I remember when this was on ebay many moons ago, always regretted passing on it! Congrats!

Cosmic Code Authority Member Since 2020

Posted On 8/15/2020

Love this cover, very unique composition, so cool. Kirby is the King. Long live the King!

matt d. Member Since 2018

Posted On 8/4/2022

Great Kirby cover! Congrats!

ilia georgiev Member Since 2006

Posted On 6/5/2023

The cover design for this issue is exemplary. Kirby's art is near its best for this cover. His genius and talent will Allard be appreciated. The image in the scope and the Falcon flying in for the rescue all as to make this cover.

Peter Sullivan Member Since 2006

Posted On 9/30/2023

Amazing cover design but you expect nothing less from Jack Kirby.

O P Member Since 2006

Posted On 9/30/2023

Such a memorable cover... and by the master

O P Member Since 2006

Posted On 5/1/2024

What a memorable Kirby cover this is. Am full of admiration

Paul Roach Member Since 2014

Posted On 2/24/2026

The King! Fabulous image, with so many themes that Kirby returned to - the hoodlum styles assassin, the fragility of superhero romances and the ever-reliable hero, ready to save the day.

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