{"product_id":"simon-and-kirby-superheroes-isbn-9781848563650","title":"Simon and Kirby: Superheroes","description":"Beginning with \u003ci\u003eBlue Bolt\u003c\/i\u003e in June 1940, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby set the standard for costumed heroes. Their creation \u003ci\u003eCaptain America\u003c\/i\u003e remains one of the most famous heroes in comic book history, and their work for Timely and DC Comics raised the bar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis large format hardcover collects the duo’s most exciting characters: \u003ci\u003eFighting American\u003c\/i\u003e, their cold-war take on the patriotic hero, \u003ci\u003eThe Fly\u003c\/i\u003e,  with origins in an unknown Spider-Man prototype, \u003ci\u003eLancelot Strong,\u003c\/i\u003e the man with the double life, and the Hollywood swashbuckler known as \u003ci\u003eStuntman\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the only edition authorized by both Joe Simon and the estate of Jack Kirby, gathered from the official Simon and Kirby archives.\"A beautiful and expansive book that collects so much of [Jack] Kirby and Joe Simon's great efforts.\" - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"As much a valuable historical artefact as it is a compilation of fantastic comic book classics. 10\/10. An essential collection.\" -\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eTotal Sci-Fi Online\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A gorgeous volume...\" - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLA Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Stuntman stories are some of the best superhero material this pair ever produced.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlog Critics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"... another homerun produced by Titan Books. It’s an eye popping and lovingly produced tribute to some of the best talent that the Golden Age had to offer. Go out and pick it up if you love classic superhero stuff. It’s worth its weight in gold and more.\" - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAin't It Cool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The ultimate collection for Simon and Kirby’s work...\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eComic Attack\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoe Simon\u003c\/b\u003e and Jack Kirby created one of the most enduring American heroes in 1940  with the first issue of \u003ci\u003eCaptain America Comics\u003c\/i\u003e from Timely Comics—the company that  became Marvel Comics. Simon proved to be a brilliant editor, writer, penciller, inker,  and businessman, serving as an editor for Archie, Harvey, Fox, Crestwood, and Mainline  Publications—Simon and Kirby’s own company.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJack Kirby \u003c\/b\u003eis one of the most famous  illustrators in comic book history. Having begun in the Fox Comics Bullpen in 1939,  he teamed with Joe Simon on such seminal series as \u003ci\u003eBlue Bolt \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eCaptain Marvel Adventures\u003c\/i\u003e.  In subsequent years they worked in every genre imaginable, often seeing their titles  sell in excess of one million copies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Titan Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300154659045,"sku":"NP9781848563650","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781848563650.jpg?v=1767736640","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/simon-and-kirby-superheroes-isbn-9781848563650","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}