Two of the founding fathers of supehero comics get a new collection… Siegel and Schuster have been credited with the birth of superheroes with the creation ofSuperman.
Their names Jack Kirby and Joe Simon.
This first volume of rare reprints celebrates the diversity of their pioneering work from 1940s to 60s.
More intriguing is theirStuntmanstrip with its striking double-page spreads, an innovation that came to define their style.
War adventures are prominent too, inspired, no doubt, by the creators own experiences.
Humanity remains at the centre, with the stories neither jingoistic nor cynical.
This panoramic trek through their formative strips underlines the enduring strength of their partnership.
Well-respected by their peers, they were considered to know everything about writing and drawing, the consummate professionals.
Their legacy is a legend that has shaped our reading pleasures and inspired generations of comic-book creators.
The Best of Simon and Kirby isout now.
Rating:
4 out of 5
