New Release Books by Jack Kirby

Kamandi, the last boy on Earth! In these tales from KAMANDI #1-20, Kamandi--one of the few survivors of a Great Disaster that has destroyed civilization--must make his way in a world populated by bizarre mutated animals and other strange wonders! Considered one of Jack Kirby''s most creative works, KAMANDI features a band of anthropomorphic supporting characters who accompany Kamandi as he searches for answers and adventure across the wastelands of Earth.

One of Jack Kirby’s final projects for DC Comics in the 1970s presents a dystopian future in which ordinary people are pushed to violence to relieve their stress, and a corporate nobody called Buddy Blank is recruited by the Global Peace Agency to become the super-powered being known as OMAC- the One Man Army Corps. In these tales from the 1970s, Jack Kirby introduces OMAC! Powered by the sentient satellite known as Brother Eye, OMAC has been charged by the Global Peace Agency with stopping the evil schemes of power-hungry millionaires who seek to exploit those less fortunate than them. It’s a vision of the future unlike any you’ve seen before! OMAC: One Man Army Corps by Jack Kirby collects the complete eight-issue Kirby OMAC saga, along with an introduction by Kirby!

For the first time ever, DC collects the "Fouth World" works of legendary writer/artist Jack Kirby in premium Absolute hardcover editions! Legendary comics creator Jack Kirby''s mind-boggling "Fourth World" saga continues in the newest volume in the Absolute edition series, Absolute Fourth World by Jack Kirby Vol. 2. After co-creating comic book heroes such as The Fantastic Four and The Hulk, legendary writer/artist Jack Kirby came to DC Comics in 1970 to write and illustrate four interlocking series known collectively as "The Fourth World." Now, DC collects Kirby''s entire runs on these four series--The New Gods, The Forever People, Mister Miracle and Superman''s Pal Jimmy Olsen. These comics spanned galaxies, from the streets of Metropolis to the far-flung twin worlds of New Genesis and Apokolips, as cosmic-powered heroes and villains struggle for supremacy, and the world-conquering Darkseid adventured across Earth for the deadly Anti-Life Equation.

Collects Marvel Treasury Special: Captain America’s Bicentennial Battles (1976) #1, Mighty Marvel Bicentennial Calendar 1976. The Marvel Treasury Edition that celebrated 200 years of the United States of America is back, as big as life and better than ever! From the unparalleled imagination of Jack Kirby, it’s a time-spanning adventure featuring Captain America on an incredible journey through his nation’s past — from the American Revolution through two world wars…and more! Steve Rogers meets major historical figures, makes quite an impact on Benjamin Franklin — and takes inspiration from two centuries of American struggle and progress! Reprinted in all its oversize glory along with suitably patriotic special features, this is one of the Sentinel of Liberty’s wildest adventures of all, without which no Cap collection is complete!

What if the Marvel Universe was not as you know it? Infinite realities offer infinite possibilities for classic creators to unleash their wildest imaginations -- and ponder: What if Spider-Man joined the Fantastic Four? Or Captain America rescued Bucky in World War II? Or Doctor Doom became a hero? The FF get different powers! Other people get Spidey''s powers! Jane Foster finds the hammer of Thor! The Avengers assemble in the 1950s! Jack Kirby bombards the Marvel Bullpen with cosmic rays, Conan walks the modern day Earth and Doctor Strange becomes a disciple of Dormammu! Peter Parker stops the burglar who killed Uncle Ben, the Hulk keeps Bruce Banner''s intellect, the Invaders fight on after World War II and the Invisible Girl marries Namor -- plus more thought-provoking tales that make you ask: What If? COLLECTING: What If? (1977) 1-15, 17-22

One of the most memorable corners of Jack Kirby’s Fourth World returns in a brand-new collection! This book introduces a group of young, otherworldly adventurers: Big Bear, Mark Moonrider, Serifan, Beautiful Dreamer, and Vykin, five young heroes who, with the help of their mother box, have the ability to summon the mighty Infinity Man. Included in this volume are major battles with Darkseid, Desaad, and Glorious Godfrey, as well as memorable team-ups with Superman and Deadman. Collects The Forever People #1-11.

The Marvel Treasury Edition that celebrated 200 years of the United States of America is back, as big as life and better than ever! From the unparalleled imagination of Jack Kirby, it''s a time-spanning adventure featuring Captain America on an incredible journey through his nation''s past -- from the American Revolution through two World Wars...and more! Steve Rogers meets major historical figures, makes quite an impact on Benjamin Franklin -- and takes inspiration from two centuries of American struggle and progress! Reprinted in all its oversized glory along with suitably patriotic special features, this is one of the Sentinel of Liberty''s wildest adventures of all, without which no Cap collection is complete! COLLECTING: Marvel Treasury Special: Captain America''s Bicentennial Battles (1976) 1, Mighty Marvel Bicentennial Calendar 1976

Imagine a race of immortal beings possessed of seemingly limitless superhuman abilities. Once worshipped as gods, this fantastic group left Earth to explore the stars after warring with the Greek, Roman and Norse pantheons for supremacy over humankind. They are the Eternals, and they are just one part of a cosmic mythology. Their opposites ? the Deviants ? also secretly populate the Earth, while the towering cosmic entities that created both ? the Celestials ? are fated to arrive and judge our planet. This is but the beginning of an epic cosmology of gods and men that sprang forth from the limitless imagination of Jack ?King? Kirby, the co-creator of Captain America, the X-Men, the Avengers and more. Now, Kirby?s ETERNALS epic is collected, complete, in this single volume. Collecting ETERNALS (1976) 1-19, ANNUAL (1977) 1.

Catch a glimpse of what it was like to live through two World Wars through the eyes of characters including Sgt. Rock, Enemy Ace, the Boy Commandos, Blackhawk, and many others. From tales of rebellion to surviving the battlefield, this title collects some of the greatest war stories of their time. Collects Sgt. Rock Special #2, Enemy Ace: War in Heaven #1-2, Showcase #57, Our Army at War #67, #83, #233, and #235, Boy Commandos #1, Star Spangled War Stories #87 and #183, All-American Comics #48, Weird War Tales #3 (1972), G.I. Combat #87, Our Fighting Forces #49 and #102, The Losers Special #1, and Military Comics #1.

DC collects the 1970s series that introduced one new concept after another-as well as reintroducing several DC favorites! Over the course of 13 issues, 1st Issue Special shined a spotlight on Atlas, Manhunter, Warlord, Lady Cop, and even the Dingbats of Danger Street-as well as giving the Creeper, Doctor Fate, and the New Gods their shots at comebacks! Collects 1st Issue Special #1-13.

A goofy gang of multiethnic kids (Good Looks, Krunch, Bananas, and Non-Fat) engage in turf wars with such foes as the Jumping Jack and the Gasser.

Reprints from the 1950s series by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Stories include “Nasty Little Man!”; “The Angel of Death!”; “The Courts of Sleep!”; and a one-page text story, “Minuet by Moonlight.”

In this issue, shipwreck survivors encounter a ghost ship crewed by dead men.

The lizard king Hyssa raids a small Mediterranean village, enslaving and killing dozens of people. One youth named Atlas survives the attack, but his family is not quite so lucky.

Steve Rogers might have been the prototypical 98-pound weakling, but that wasn''t going to stop him from serving his country. Transformed by the Super-Soldier Serum into America''s #1 fighting man, he became a symbol of patriotism, hope and perseverance on the eve of the nation''s entrance into World War II. Now at long last, you can experience the original Golden Age adventures of the Sentinel of Liberty from his 1941 inaugural appearance in one deluxe, oversized and remastered package! You''ll meet Bucky Barnes and the Red Skull for the first ti me, behold Simon & Kirby''s trend-setting brand of storytelling - and even read Stan Lee''s very first comic book tale! So salute, soldier...Captain America has arrived! COLLECTING: CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS 1-12

Collects Avengers (1963) #4, Sgt. Fury #6, Fantastic Four (1961) #48-51, Captain America (1968) #200, Eternals (1976) #7, What If? (1977) #11; material from Red Raven Comics #1, Marvel Mystery Comics #13, Captain America Comics #1, Yellow Claw #3, Strange Tales (1951) #94, Amazing Adventures (1961) #1, Rawhide Kid (1955) #17, Incredible Hulk (1962) #3, Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #8, Fantastic Four Annual #5, Thor (1966) #134-136, Amazing Adventures (1970) #1-2. Celebrate the career of a true Marvel Visionary! Comics’ premier storyteller for over 40 years, Jack “King” Kirby brought new vitality and imagination to the medium, setting the standard for every artist to follow! This volume collects some of Kirby’s most monumental moments — including his earliest Marvel work, the debut of Captain America and the coming of Galactus! From the mystic fantasy of the Golden Age Vision to the Western world of the Two-Gun Kid, Kirby’s work spanned all genres and touched every corner of the Marvel Universe!

Collects Captain America (1968) #208-212, Black Panther (1977) #1-3, Machine Man (1978) #1-6 and Devil Dinosaur #4-7. Jack is back! Thrill to all-time classics from Kirby''s 1970s return to Marvel - presented larger than life in true "King" size! With Kirby as both writer and artist, these stories are a live wire hooked directly into the imagination of comics'' most powerful creative dynamo. Captain America battles the Red Skull and the bizarre Arnim Zola - who has reanimated Hitler''s brain in the body of an unstoppable android! The Black Panther faces a generation-spanning Wakandan saga for the ages! Machine Man, a weapon of war with a human soul, explores the world of man - but can he find acceptance before the army hunts him down? And Devil Dinosaur and Moon Boy fight savage battles against alien invaders to protect early humans from annihilation!

Collects Captain America (1968) #201-214 and Annual #4. Jack Kirby concludes his ’70s CAPTAIN AMERICA tenure with adventures that only the King of the Marvel Age of Comics could create! It begins when the Falcon goes missing in an other-dimensional asylum — that’s run by the inmates! The tale of the Night People and Agron the Unburied One is a tense sci-fi horror thriller unlike any other! Then comes “The Swine,” a storyline packed with iconic moments: the debut of Arnim Zola, the return of the Red Skull and Nazi X — the android with Hitler’s brain! Plus: An Annual exploit where Cap takes on Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! When it’s all wrapped up in the incomparable power of Kirby’s art, you know these are Marvel Masterworks!

The intricately conceived Fourth World begins here with the stories that introduced familiar and fearsome faces including Darkseid, Morgan Edge, the new Newsboy Legion, Intergang and much more, as Jimmy Olsen scrambles to deal with a changing world, hordes of clones and more! Plus, are you ready for...Goody Rickles?! Collects SUPERMANÕS PAL, JIMMY OLSEN #133-139 and #141-148.

ÒGHOST MOUNTAIN MIDNIGHT!Ó Bruce Wayne witnesses the abduction of a young woman from a nightclub in Gotham City, and he tries to rescue her from the kidnappers as Batman.

Collecting What If? (1977) #1-12. Titanic tales of triumph and tragedy in the mighty Marvel tradition u0097 with a twist! Overseen by the Watcher, the most offbeat series of all revisited major Marvel moments, asking the tantalizing question: what if? Imagine that a young Spider-Man joined the Fantastic Four! Consider the Hulk with Bruce Banneru0092s brain! Envision a world where the Avengers never existed u0097 or one where they assembled in the 1950s! How about the FF with different powers? Daredevilu0092s secret exposed? Cap and Bucky surviving World War II? The first time Jane Foster wielded the hammer of Thor, a different Hulk or multiple Spider-People? Some of the ideas that shook Marvelu0092s foundations began in the realm of remote possibility! But can even Uatu believe his eyes when Jack Kirby reimagines himself and his fellow Bullpen legends as the Fantastic Four?!

The fifth and final issue of this miniseries finds EarthÕs heroes and villains trapped on Apokolips, while Darkseid and company continue their conquest of Earth.

With the lives of Captain Pypar and his Brittaneks at stake, Kamandi and Ben Boxer attack the SackerÕs Company forces.

Kamandi and Ben Boxer find a tribe of apes who explain that an ancient hero whom they call the Mighty One constructed the new continent between Europe and America to cap volcanoes, and they believe Ben may be the Mighty One returned.

Jack Kirby reinvented the superhero genre with his sprawling saga of the Fourth World—a bold storytelling vision that was decades ahead of its time. In honor of this extraordinary talent’s centennial, DC Comics is proud to re-present the groundbreaking work of the King of Comics in a brand-new series of trade paperback editions collecting his classic DC titles in all their four-color glory! At the heart of the Fourth World is The New Gods, a series whose scale and grandeur have astonished readers for generations. And at the center of Kirby’s startlingly original pantheon of larger-than-life characters are two of comics’ greatest adversaries: Orion of New Genesis and Darkseid of Apokolips! Ranging across space and time, these implacable foes are locked in a ceaseless struggle to control the fundamental forces of the universe. But this pair are more than mortal enemies—they are also father and son! Raised in exile as a living instrument of peace between Apokolips and New Genesis, Orion swore to uphold the life-affirming values of his adopted world. But the bottomless rage and thirst for combat that course through his veins cannot be extinguished. In the end, will he defeat Darkseid and thwart his quest for the Anti-Life Equation—or will he forsake his vow and seize the ultimate power for himself? See cosmic fury unleashed—and thrill to the imaginative power of one of the medium’s greatest masters—in New Gods by Jack Kirby, collecting issues #1-11 of the legendary series together with the King’s two concluding tales, “Even Gods Must Die!” and “The Hunger Dogs!”Jack Kirby reinvented the superhero genre with his sprawling saga of the Fourth World—a bold storytelling vision that was decades ahead of its time. In honor of this extraordinary talent’s centennial, DC Comics is proud to re-present the groundbreaking work of the King of Comics in a brand-new series of trade paperback editions collecting his classic DC titles in all their four-color glory! At the heart of the Fourth World is The New Gods, a series whose scale and grandeur have astonished readers for generations. And at the center of Kirby’s startlingly original pantheon of larger-than-life characters are two of comics’ greatest adversaries: Orion of New Genesis and Darkseid of Apokolips! Ranging across space and time, these implacable foes are locked in a ceaseless struggle to control the fundamental forces of the universe. But this pair are more than mortal enemies—they are also father and son! Raised in exile as a living instrument of peace between Apokolips and New Genesis, Orion swore to uphold the life-affirming values of his adopted world. But the bottomless rage and thirst for combat that course through his veins cannot be extinguished. In the end, will he defeat Darkseid and thwart his quest for the Anti-Life Equation—or will he forsake his vow and seize the ultimate power for himself? See cosmic fury unleashed—and thrill to the imaginative power of one of the medium’s greatest masters—in New Gods by Jack Kirby, collecting issues #1-11 of the legendary series together with the King’s two concluding tales, “Even Gods Must Die!” and “The Hunger Dogs!”

ÒTALENT, UNLIMITED!Ó Clark Kent is given an assignment by Perry White to find a missing heiress, but along the way manages to help five other people realize their dreams...as the Man of Steel!

ÒTWEEDLEDUM AND TWEEDLEDEE.Ó Batman and Robin are faced with the dual problem of two rather rotund adversaries who set traps and wait for their victims to walk into them.