--- product_id: 510254588 title: "Jack Kirby: The Epic Life of the King of Comics [A Graphic Biography]" brand: "tom scioli" price: "€ 28.57" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/510254588-jack-kirby-the-epic-life-of-the-king-of-comics store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Jack Kirby: The Epic Life of the King of Comics [A Graphic Biography] **Brand:** tom scioli **Price:** € 28.57 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Jack Kirby: The Epic Life of the King of Comics [A Graphic Biography] by tom scioli - **How much does it cost?** € 28.57 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/510254588-jack-kirby-the-epic-life-of-the-king-of-comics) ## Best For - tom scioli enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tom scioli brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Jack Kirby: The Epic Life of the King of Comics [A Graphic Biography] ## Images ![Jack Kirby: The Epic Life of the King of Comics [A Graphic Biography] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81U4PXZf0zL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Valiant effort by Scioli!!! *by D***S on Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2020* Well, you have to hand it to Scioli... he most definitely chose a difficult story to tell!!! Kirby's life not only covers each and every innovation the comic book business experienced in it's first 50 years, it also coincides with the most pivotal moments of the 20th century... the Great Depression, WW2, the clean cut 50s, the radical 60s, the earthy 70s into the decadent 80s... Kirby lived through it all, and produced iconic stories the entire time!!! To take all that history and try and mold a story out of it definitely takes not only skill, but cajones as well!!! And, at the end of the day, Scioli can be proud of his effort... Personally, I was unfamiliar with Scioli's work before approaching this book... my only experience with him was seeing him on the Cartoonist Kayfabe YouTube channel (dissecting and discussing various comics along with channel hosts Ed Piskor and Jim Rugg), and flipping through his retelling of the Fantastic Four history, "Grand Design"... and, honestly, I wasn't that impressed. The format was borrowed from Piskor's "X-Men Grand Design", so it seemed a bit unoriginal... they're pals, so I'm sure Piskor was cool with it, but I was unconvinced that Scioli was the man for the job. For, although unfamiliar with Scioli, I am a huge fan of Kirby's. Grew up with his books as a kid (mostly reprints), and followed him wherever he went... I distinctly remember my first visit to a comic book shop and seeing Captain Victory #8 staring back at me from the stands!!! Although I outgrew Kirby's stuff once I discovered Undergrounds/Alternatives/Adult comics, I was drawn back into his orbit once I discovered the Jack Kirby Collector magazine, edited by John Morrow. That discovery led me on not only a mission to acquire as much of the man's work as possible, but to piece together his history. So, any time a new JKC mag came out, I got it. Any time a book on the King's life and creations came out, I got it. I immersed myself in Kirby's career and history. So, a book like this is most definitely right up my alley. Although, admittedly, the first thought that popped into my mind was "is this dude gonna get Kirby's story right??" Let's face it, as outlined above, Kirby's story is rich and varied... even a master cartoonist would have a monumental task ahead of him to make a coherent story out of so much. And, since I wasn't convinced of Scioli's mettle, I was entering into this book with low expectations. Not to be insulting to Scioli, but there are many books and articles out there that I've picked apart because of their mistakes or omissions. And I'm definitely not the only Kirby aficionado out there like that... there's literally an army of them!!! So, having said that, it's pretty clear that Scioli had his work cut out for him. And the verdict is: Scioli did a really good job!!! There wasn't really anything in the book that I was unfamiliar with, but he did an admirable job of including everything important in the narrative without getting bogged down. If you're as intimately familiar with Kirby's history as I am, you can tell that Scioli definitely did his homework and researched his rear end off!!! It would be so easy to go off on a tangent regarding so many periods of Kirby's career... Scioli avoids that, however, and keeps the story moving along. I'm sure that if he had his druthers, he would have liked to have double the pages to get into more detail in certain instances. However, he wisely avoids this and targets his book at a general audience, for the most part. If you're not familiar with Kirby and what he did, this really is an excellent primer. Cartooning-wise, Scioli definitely has chops!!! He uses a 6-panel grid for the vast majority of the book, and keeps the storytelling simple. That is a sign of a good cartoonist. His drawing style is nice and simple. It's in the service of the story at hand. There are a lot of words here, granted, and it would be somewhat expected for a lesser cartoonist to try and make the pictures more elaborate to compete with the wordage... however, Scioli finds a nice balance, and neither really overpower. There are instances, granted, where the verbiage seems hefty from panel-to-panel... but not in an uncomfortable or distracting way. Scioli has a stylized way of drawing Kirby that differentiates him from the other characters... by and large, the rest of the cast is drawn pretty straightforward. Kirby, seemingly touched with a bit of manga influence, stands out with his huge eyes and exaggerated physique. It's an interesting choice, but Scioli makes it work. One of my favorite instances is the introduction of Marvel editor-in-chief Jim Shooter, who is an extremely tall guy. He dwarfs Kirby, almost twice his height... but those of us in the know realize who the TRUE giant is!!! If I had a complaint, it's that I believe that Scioli gave Kirby's battle for his artwork/property short shrift... although mentioned, the level of scandal that ripped through the industry wasn't really addressed. I also thought that Gary Groth, the editor of the Comics Journal and the guy who basically spearheaded the fight to get Kirby his artwork back, should have at least been mentioned. Besides leading the charge against Marvel on Kirby's behalf, I believe it was Groth who put together the Kirby Awards and also conducted a lengthy interview where Kirby first came out and went into detail regarding his role in the creation of the Marvel characters. There's a bit of the interview alluded to, but the interviewer is anonymous. This is a glaring omission. However, that's really a small complaint when given the scope of the story at hand. And Scioli definitely deserves praise and congratulations for pulling this epic off. If there was ever a cartoonist that lived a life that deserved to be depicted in comics form, it's most definitely Kirby. And, although there are those out there who may say a more "accomplished" or "well known" cartoonist should been the one to tell this story, fact is that Scioli definitely rose to the occasion and knocked it out of the park!!! This book was a no-brainer for me, being such a Kirby fan, but Scioli surprised me with the depth of research that went into the story and the level of cartooning on display... he may have made a fan out of me, and I'd most definitely take a look at whatever else he produces!! Highly recommended!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Don't ask, just buy *by A***1 on Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2023* This was a very well researched and thorough biography on the life of the King of Comics. Lots I knew; so much more that I didn't. Tom Scioli is awesome. Cannot wait for his bio on Stan for the flipside. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Good and accurate biography! *by V***Y on Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2023* Traditionally I don't trust comic biographies and films because they tend to "dramatize" people's stories, but the author, Tom Scioli definitely did his research while capturing the essence and legacy of Jack Kirby in a fun and creative,yet stylized, format. 😊 ## Frequently Bought Together - JACK KIRBY - I Am Stan: A Graphic Biography of the Legendary Stan Lee --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/510254588-jack-kirby-the-epic-life-of-the-king-of-comics](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/510254588-jack-kirby-the-epic-life-of-the-king-of-comics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-09-29*