Mister Miracle #7 - Jack Kirby art, cover & reprint + 1st Kanto

Jack Kirby

Mister Miracle v1 #7, 1972 - Barda and Scott Free arrive on Apokolips, only to be challenged by Kanto, the Weapon Master. Jack Kirby's convoluted cover is further marred by the colorist, who inexplicably adds red outlines to Mister Miracle's eyes and lips. The resulting clownish face looks almost minstrel-like. Inside, the artist compensates for it with three bold splash pages and a panoramic double page spread. While only adequately paced, there are several painstakingly detailed panels (some on pages 11-13) that are dynamically pleasing. The back-up Kirby story "Young Scott Free" almost maintains the level of quality as the main feature. A Simon & Kirby tale from Boy Commandos #3 rounds out the book. This is 7 of 18 Mister Miracle issues by Kirby. /// key 1st appearance Kanto / Kirby gallery
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Kirby cover pencils (Mike Royer inks) = **
"Apokolips Trap" Kirby story pencils (Mike Royer inks) 22 pages = ****
"Young Scott Free" Kirby story pencils (Mike Royer inks) 4 pages = ***

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