New Releases by Joe Simon

"Gripping from the first page... If you love comic books, history, or just love a story of a real self-made man, you must read this book." - Shadowlocked "A true visionary, Simon''s book is laced with never-before-seen photos and illustrations, and told in his own words. If you''re at all curious about the history of comics and one of its earliest visionaries, My Life in Comics is a must-read." - IGN "... a lovely memoir, often funny, sometimes thought-provoking, and never ostentatious. It’s a true pleasure to read." - Graphic Novel Reporter "... essential reading for any fan of comic book history and storytelling." - ComicBook.com -- In his own words, this is the life of Joe Simon, one of the most important figures in comics history, and half of the famous creative team Simon and Kirby. Joe Simon co-created Captain America, and was the first editor in chief of Marvel Comics (where he hired Stan Lee for his first job in comics). Simon began his prolific career in the Great Depression, and this book recounts his journey to New York City, his first comic book work, his meeting with Jack Kirby, and the role comics played in wartime America. He remembers the near-death of the comics, and the scramble to survive. And he reveals what it was like to bring comics out of their infancy, as they became an American art form.

Features an international team of boy soldiers dedicated to fighting the Ratzis. The team includes members from England, France, the Netherlands and the United States, under the leadership of Captain Rip Carter.

Collects Captain America comics featuring the Super Soldier''s decades-long struggle against the Red Skull, evil agent of the Third Reich. After multiple battles during World War II, both men have survived into the modern age, where the fights have only grown deadlier! With Cosmic Cubes, race riots, giant robots, an army of mind-controlled S.H.I.E.L.D. agents and haunted houses, the Red Skull just keeps coming back for more!

Beginning with Blue Bolt in June 1940, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby set the standard for costumed heroes. Their creation Captain America remains one of the most famous heroes in comic book history, and their work for Timely and DC Comics raised the bar. This large format hardcover collects the duo’s most exciting characters: Fighting American, their cold-war take on the patriotic hero, The Fly, with origins in an unknown Spider-Man prototype, Lancelot Strong, the man with the double life, and the Hollywood swashbuckler known as Stuntman. This is the only edition authorized by both Joe Simon and the estate of Jack Kirby, gathered from the official Simon and Kirby archives.

Set in the early 1940s, The Newsboy Legion is the first of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby''s very successful "kid gang" comics, featuring a group of scrappy boys who work together to stop crime in their home of Suicide Slum. Watched over by adult hero The Guardian - a.k.a. policeman Jim Harper - The Newsboy Legion battle crime through their own newspaper reporting, taking on crooked politicians, slum lords, fifth column agents and much more.

"Originally published as Detective comics 64-73, World''s finest comics 8-9 and Boy commandos 1-2"--T.p. verso.

A collection of complete comic book stories from the legendary team of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, covering every genre in which they made their mark. From the very beginning in the late 1930s, Simon and Kirby produced the finest stories around, creating dramatic new super heroes (Captain America, Blue Bolt, Fighting American, The Fly), western action (Boy’s Ranch), gruesome horror (Black Magic), explosive detective fiction (Justice Traps the Guilty), and the very first romance comics (Young Romance). They were the dream team. • The only edition authorised by both Joe Simon and the estate of Jack Kirby • Hand-picked by Joe Simon himself, with introductory material by him • The images are fully restored to their original vibrancy by Harry Mendryk and presented in an impressive, collectible package • Contains more than two-dozen tales, presented in their entirety, including stories from Simon and Kirby’s time at DC and Marvel • Includes some of the most famous S&K creations, including Captain America, Fighting American, The Fly, Boy’s Ranch, Bullseye, and Stuntman • The beginning of a planned collection of the entire Simon and Kirby Library • With illustrated essays by Mark Evanier, author of Kirby: King of Comics

Difficile d''imaginer les comics modernes sans l''influence de Jack "King" Kirby. Il est l''un des premiers à avoir transformé le "comic strip" en une nouvelle forme artistique. Quatre décennies durant, s''appuyant sur un style flamboyant et une inspiration apparemment sans limites, il a contribué à créer des dizaines de personnages Marvel inoubliables dont Captain America, les Quatre Fantastiques, les X-Men et Hulk. Véritable légende, Kirby mérite pleinement son titre de "King". Aujourd''hui, pour la première fois, la Maison des Idées rassemble dans un superbe album les plus belles pages de l''artiste. Couvrant les années 40 à 70, beaucoup de ces épisodes n''ont jamais été réédités : Le tout premier travail de Kirby pour Marvel dans Red Raven Comics #1. Les débuts de Captain America dans Captain America Comics #1. Les origines de Hulk dans Hulk #3. Le combat mémorable entre Spider-Man et la Torche Humaine relaté initialement dans Amazing Spider-Man #8. L''entrée en scène du Silver Surfer et de Galactus dans Fantastic Four #48 à 50. Marvel vous fait redécouvrir ces formidables aventures. Restauré et remastérisé, le travail de Kirby est littéralement transcendé et offre à tout passionné un magnifique objet de collection.

Relive the earliest adventures of Captain America, Sentinel of Liberty! Return to the Golden Age of comics as Cap and Bucky come face to face withthe Red Skull, the Ringmaster of Death, and more! Captain America Comics (1939) #1-4.

Filled with real-life anecdotes and insights, this is a history of the talented creators who brought us Superman, Captain America, Archie, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, and dozens of other comic book favourites, as well as the stories of the other people who helped shape comic book history. Meet the crime comics editor who would himself be accused of a gruesome murder; the horror artist who was periodically released from a mental hospital in order to meet his publishing deadlines; the famous Senator Estes Kefauver, whose subcommittee investigated comic books as a cause of juvenile delinquency; and dozens of other fascinating personalities. The volume also tells stories of the birth of the American comic book industry - deals brokered in publishing offices, epic collaborations and terrible feuds among the creators, and the working conditions and industry practices that left the creators of these legendary characters destitute while the publishers made fortunes. In this book, original Captain America creator, Joe Simon tells the compelling, definitive history of the creators who gave us Superman, Captain America, Archie, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man and more. Meet the crime comics editor who would himself be accused of a gruesome murder; the horror artist who was periodically released from a mental hospital in order to meet his publishing dead-lines; the famous Senator Estes Kefauver, whose sub-committee investigated comic books as a cause of juvenile delinquency; and dozens of other fascinating personalities. "The Comic Book Makersis like a school reunion, lavish with anecdotes that fill in the gap of threadbare memory. The Comic Book Makers is avery valuable work by amember of one of the most important teams in comic book history. Joe Simon deserves applause." -- Will Eisner

A graphic fantasy collection which throws light on the origins of the superheroes, such as Captain America, created by the U.S. Government during the Second World War, and the Prince of Atlantis, Namor, who rises from the depths.

/John Byrne As World War II rages on, Batman and Captain America, along with their teenaged sidekicks Robin and Bucky, must become allies to combat the villainy of their greatest foes, the Joker and the Red Skull. This fun, fast paced tale is co-published with Marvel Comics and is drawn in a style reminiscent of the 1940s Golden Age of

The wisdom of Solomon. The strength of Hercules. The stamina of Atlas. The power of Zeus. The courage of Achilles. The speed of Mercury. Put them together and they spell ... SHAZAM! By speaking that magic word, newsboy Billy Batson was instantly transformed into the incredible Captain Marvel, The World''s Mightiest Mortal ... and one of the most popular comic book heroes of the 1940s Golden Age of Comics.

Chess games in Washington!

The Council of the Young on New Genesis appeals to Highfather to counteract Darkseid''s Omega Effect.

Mother Box brings Sonny Sumo to Happyland to rescue the Forever People from Desaad.

Darkseid uses his Omega Beams on the Forever People, apparently killing all but Serifan.

An assassination attempt on Prez puts Washington on high alert! Will Prez survive his first term?

An 18-year-old is elected President! Fighting corruption and pollution, how will this teen survive in Washington, D.C.?

Prez vs. Dracula!

Doc Gideon steals one of Serafan''s capsules to use it to re-animate a corpse made of assorted body parts; Deadman turns up at a s_ance and contacts the Forever People. Also featuring Adventure Comics #74 with Sandman, pencils by Jack Kirby. The Man Who Knew All the Answers!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby; Sandman and Sandy face the threat of a scientist who has invented a machine whose revitalizing vibrations allow a man to develop his unused brain cells, tripling his thinking power!

Billion-Dollar Bates has used his portion of the Anti-Life Equation that is lodged in his brain to force people to do his will; The Forever People are drawn to him at the same time that Darkseid is attempting to capture him.