Thanks for the comment. I don't own the color version. Presently it resides with a collector in the UK. 

I love this movie...and this rendition! 

Thanks for posting Jeremy. That's true. This version is Kirby pencils + inks. My understanding is the original color concept art is credited as Kirby pencils, Frank Giacoia inks, and Kirby colors. 

To the best of my knowledge it was 2014. 

Every now and then, Steve Rude hits one out of the park. Love this one! 

I dunno...but I'm happy you did! :) 

Great detective work Rob! Had my eye on this one but was gun shy about bidding on it b/c I couldn't verify if it was published or not. Glad you found the source. 

Rafael is an overlooked talent that's actually been around for a awhile. He illustrated the Conan the Adventurer series back in the 1990's and has done other work for Marvel, Acclaim, and DC over the years.

Artistry isn't his sole passion. Rafael's also an experienced martial arts expert and Hollywood stunt coordinator. He has quite a resume. 

Very memorable. Tributes to Skymaster's often display this particular example as a standout from the series.  

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Statman!

Hi Aaron! I have no info. as to the ID of the photographer but Jack lived in his Long Island home from 1949 until early 1969. Sources that reference this pic say it's early 1960's vintage. 

Love it! 

Owned this one many moons ago. It's super clean. Chic Stone's the man! 

Some pieces by Bill really push all my buttons. This is one of them. 

I've read Pastis doesn't sell his originals but does occasionally gift or donate strips to raise money for charitable causes. That's likely the provenance of this one. 

Very nice! 

Wow! I didn't know Big John had a rendition of my favorite Kirby F.F. cover of all time. Congrats. 

You own this?! It's one of my all-time favorites by Frazetta. 

Frazetta improved this tenfold by adding the luminescent figure. Great pick-up! 

This is priceless! :))

Very Nice! I've seen it someplace before. ;) 

Only six comments? This is an outstanding Kirby/Everett example! 

This cover is a ball of kinetic energy. I love it! 

Thanks Rob! This one's a heavy lift. It's historical Kirby...and I love it. 

Why did I sell this? Congrats! :) 

This is a great one!! Congrats. 

Baller! :) 

Love that fourth panel with the blended face of Jack and The Thing! 

One of the first F.F. stories I ever read. Memories...memories. 

Thanks! The whole process hinged on whether Mignola had used a durable ink. Luckily, Mike's favorite is Higgins Black Magic which has some serious staying power. Also fortunate was that Oliff didn't use certain dyes but rather removable markers. Restorer Robert Dennis pre-tested the inks and colored areas before starting work. 

Thanks Eric! I'm told it was none other than Jim Warden who came away with this one in the 1996 auction.  

That would be great Marcus. Mike said it's ok to leave his signature on it. ;) 

That package contains all those missing pre-1965 Marvel cvrs. Jack needed some fireplace starter. ;-) 

I love the pitted cement block look of Thor's hammer. Beautiful finishes! 

Darwyn's simplistic style has strong emotional impact. That's a mark of a great artist IMHO. 

Great pic!! 

You see few pieces colored by Steranko and there's a great story attached to this one! 

Thanks for the interest Jason!  I obtained this from a long time Kirby collector in 2007. He told me he bought it through a classified ad listed in Goldmine Magazine(1993). Reportedly, the owner was McCartney's music tour photographer and Paul had gifted it to him. 

You chose wisely! 

A perfect Hellboy example!! 

Very nice! 

I always felt this was Kirby's BEST effort of all the covers he drew for Marvel in the 70's. He got everything right about this one. My biggest Kirby collecting regret EVER was having to sell the original TOS #94 cover art, the source on which this one is based. That's a tale of woe for another time. ;) 

Great photo. Boseman breathed life into Black Panther and Jackie Robinson in "42." R.I.P. 

1965 was the year I started comic collecting and saw my first Bond movie...much to the chagrin of my mom and dad who took me to see Thunderball at X-Mas and came away thinking it was TOO sexual and violent for my innocent ten year old mind. Little did they know that I loved the movie! The poster and all its parts left a lasting memory. Thx. for posting this piece of nostalgia. 

According to The Jack Kirby Checklist, the inker credited is Al Milgrom. 

Too bad there's not enough Spidey on it! :) 

A favorite moment of mine from this series. Glad this one found a good home! 

This story was actually inked by Frank Giacoia(as Frankie Ray). Vince Colletta didn't graduate to the main feature until JIM #116. This is a spectacular pg. and I feel it really pops thanks to the heavier Giacoia finishes. 

Great splash with echoes of Jack Kirby!! 

Jam pieces don't usually knock my socks off but this one's the exception. Nicely done!