The Eternals #1, 1976. “When Gods Walked the Earth”

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A couple of years ago, I decided to dig deeper into the wondrous world of Jack Kirby. Being a Marvel zombie at the time, I thought I’d grab this series if I could find it in its entirety, and for a bargain. Well, I’m happy to say that for $38, I bought the full series (yes, even the Annual) for that low price! Most of the books are in good condition, and only a couple are a little worse for the wear, but still readable. This fantastic series takes a journey through ancient times, and gives the reader a glimpse at the future too! Written, drawn, and edited by the King (inks by John Verpoorten)!

Where Monsters Dwell #2, 1970. “I Created Sporr, The Thing That Could Not Die”

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You know, whenever you can grab some Jack Kirby/Dick Ayers awesomeness, you need to take advantage, because gems like this aren’t stacked by the dozen everywhere. I just bought this book today at a local convention (Lehigh Valley Comic Con) for fifty cents! That’s right, half a buck for one of the best artists of all time! This is one of the fabulous reprint titles that are starting to creep up in price, so I grabbed it quick! Enjoy!

The Invaders #20, 1977! “The Battle of Berlin”

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At the behest of the super groovy, Dave Elliott, here’s the cover of the day! Cover artist extraordinaire, Gil Kane, lends his incredible talents to one of my favorite titles of all time! Credits on this issue include- Writer: Roy Thomas -Pencils: Frank Robbins -Inks: Frank Springer! Enjoy!

Marvel Super Action #15! “Death Be Not Proud”

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A reprint of Avengers #56 (1968), this book is a fantastic look at Captain America, as he and four other Avengers (Black Panther, Wasp, Giant Man, & Hawkeye) travel back in time using Dr. Doom’s time platform. They go back to try and determine if Bucky really died on that fateful day back in WWII at the hands of Baron Zemo! This gem was brought to us by Roy Thomas and Big John Buscema! One must wonder if Ed Brubaker used this story as a springboard for his “Winter Soldier” story. Hmmm… Enjoy!

Strange Tales #178- Featuring Warlock!

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I’m a huge fan of Jim Starlin’s work, and honestly, everyone should be! Just check out this spacey cover from 1975! The interiors are just as trippy, and you’d be hard pressed to find a better representation of this decade! Enjoy!

Astonishing Tales #1, 1970. “Ka-Zar & Dr. Doom”

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Another day, another fantastic cover! This one features a Ka-Zar versus Kraven the Hunter story by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Then, a tale of madness with the insidious Dr. Doom, by Roy Thomas and Wally Wood!  Circa 1970! Enjoy!

Amazing Adventures #1, 1970! “The Inhumans & The Black Widow”

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The Inhumans and an adventure with the Black Widow! This is one of those books that can’t be beat! Two stories, one by Stan Lee & Jack ‘King’ Kirby, and the second by Gary Friedrich, ‘Big’ John Buscema, and John Verpoorten (Marie Severin on the Black Widow portion of the cover)! Enjoy!

Astonishing Tales #13, 1972! “Featuring Man-Thing”

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Ka-Zar vs. Man-Thing! A cover a day for the month of December! All this will lead to 2014, and my new comic book and movie review blog! Be ready! In the meantime, enjoy this great cover by Rich Buckler!