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Kamandi v1 #1, 1972 - Following up his Fourth World series for DC, Jack Kirby introduces Kamandi, an orphan navigating through a post-apocalyptic Earth. On the cover, a partially destroyed Statue of Liberty serves as a metaphor for the fall of civilization (similarly used in the Planet of the Apes film of the same era). This first issue and origin has all the hallmarks of a great Kirby book: pulsating action scenes within frenetically paced layouts, delivered with precision linework. Like many of his 1970s works, a stunning double page spread follows the opening title page. Enhanced by the exceptional inks by Mike Royer, this science fiction series would be Kirby's longest DC running title of the 1970s. Doctor Canus and Ben Boxer also make their first appearances. This story was later reprinted in Kamandi #32. This is 1 of 40 Kamandi issues by Kirby. /// key 1st appearance, 1st cover, 1st origin Kamandi, 1st issue
Kamandi #1 - Jack Kirby art & cover + 1st appearance
Reviewed by Ted F
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Ted:
I thought Kirby's art on the early issues of Kamandi was fantastic! The stories, at least early on, were a bit derivative, but the art certainly carried the day. A must have for any fans of the King's Bronze-era work!
Cheers,
Andrew
Comics Bronze Age editor
I agree. I found high quality Kirby work among many of his DC books around 1971-73.
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