Peerless Power of Comics!

I added another Kirby inked cover to my Kirby inking Kirby post: Strange Tales Annual # 1. Take a look and see if you agree with my assesment. Have I missed any Kirby inked covers? Stay tuned. I wish one and all the warmest holiday wishes and hope that 2012 will be a peaceful, productive and positive year. 

We are losing the pioneers of comics at an alarming rate. Jerry Robinson passed away on Dec 7th, and now Joe Simon. The comics industry rests on the shoulders on men such as Simon, who came onto the scene before there were ground rules, making them up as they went along. As editor, artist, writer and businessman Simon did it all, only Will Eisner comes to mind as someone with as many skills. Partnered with Jack Kirby, Simon was a recognizable name early on. He produced comics that were not only innovative, but sold tremendously. The Simon and Kirby team were legendary in the industry, and inspired so many of the kids who followed them, from Steve Ditko to John Romita. They had a track record and maintained a high quality of production. It is wonderful that we now have the ability to see more of their output; not just the superheroes, but crime, horror and romance. There is so much to explore and appreciate, and the rich history of the medium is being represented now in quality publicat