#JackedKirby - The Kirby-ization of Sandman 2.0 ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ One of Jackโs first works for DC comics was a collaborative effort alongside then partner Joe Simon on a re-imagining of a character from the line, The Sandman, in the 1940s. Years later, upon leaving Marvel for DC in the early 1970s Kirby and Simon reunited for another go on the character. The result was The Sandman #Issue1 in March of 1974 in a one shot... but the one shot sparked an interest in the character that spawned a series written by Michael Fleischer and penciled by Ernie Chan. ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ Starting in May of 1975 Fleischer and Chan started the new series, but sales were lagging almost instantaneously. So Jack, who was not super busy due to all his 4th World books being canceled and with a contract to fulfill, jumped back in on #Issue4 of the series (August of 1975). Still being written by Fleischer, Kirby did the interiors and covers for the remaining 3 issues. ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ While Chan was serviceable on issues 2/3, Jack announced his re-entrance into the book with his signature chapter beginning splash page. Chan utilizes mostly traditional 6/8 panel grids... Jack went big right off the rip with his full page action packed Splash (pic 1). Sandman himself is oozing with Kirbyโs signature style, especially his outstretched hand that features those trademark Kirby chunky fingers! ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ I especially love the irony of the blues featured on the cover (pic 2) announcing Kirby drawing the book. DC clearly thought (or at least hoped) this would drive sales of the book... so Kirbyโs name was still ringing bells. But this runs contrary to the way DC canceled many of his titles early and unceremoniously... they never really let him get his footing on any book, yet were quick to announce his attachment to his next project over and over again! ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ #JackKirby #KingKirby #Kirby #Sandman #Comic #Comics #ComicBook #ComicBooks #70sComics #ComicsOfThe70s #RoyerKirby #SimonAndKirby #TheSandman https://www.instagram.com/p/B5k8rMphP_S/?igshid=fophnt0bsv1z
