Thursday, May 5, 2011

Thor Week! Making a Splash: Thor by Kirby and Everett

What it is, Groove-ophiles! Here's a set of stunning splashes that go a long way in spotlighting the pomp and pageantry of the Groovy Age Mighty Thor by two of the absolute comicbook giants--Jack Kirby and Bill Everett. Writer/editor Stan Lee was mightily inspired to put this powerhouse pair together. Ol' Groove's only question is, "What took ya so long, Smiley?" Sadly, this titanic teaming was short-lived, lasting only for issues 170-175 (August 1969-January 1970) of Thor's mag. But WOW! What wonderment they unleashed for those six short months!











(Special thanks to Groove-ophile Mike Mikulovsky for suggesting this post!)
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4 comments:

  1. HEHMay 5, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    What else can I write, but...
    BOMBASTIC!
    I'm unfamiliar with Kirby's Thor, so these splashes are a treat. I really like the last image feature Loki

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  2. bliss_infinteMay 5, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Uh, those thugs with the machine-guns are screwed. Big-time.

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  3. KidMay 5, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Interestingly, sales are reputed to have dipped when Everett inked the book. I have to confess that I preferred Colletta.

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  4. Mike MikulovskyMay 6, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    I loved Everett period!Not to mention that other guy named Jack! Bill in my book was Kirby's best inker, with Jolt'in Joe a close second! I remember buying these from my corner store that spring/summer.

    Sigh, only 5 issues too, what a waste. Why! Why Marvel didn't you work everything out with the King. Imagine Darkseid & the New Gods in the MU! Not to forget The Demon, Kamandi, OMAC,etc.Bummer! Thou has great taste Groovster!

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