Jack Kirby recreations . . .

[Raphael]

Hey everyone

 

I dont normally post in here, but I wanted to ask about this. Has anyone here commissioned another artist to do some sort of Jack Kirby homage, cover recreation, or "after Jack Kirby" sketch? If so, who are the top guys to do it?

 

Any samples available? How much would a sktech or cover recreation cost?

 

I'm asking because I'm considering pursuing such a piece. I'd love to have some sort of Kirby style Cap sketch for my collection - but who would be the best person to go to, and what are the costs and chances of going for such a thing?

 

Any help is appreciated!

[TheWatcher]

I'd have to look through my copies of TJKC to verify, but I believe they had recreations by Sinnott & Royer in there. I think Greg Theakston also has done Kirby recreations published in The Jack Kirby Collector. I could be mistaken, though. It's been a while since I looked through some of those issues.

[Sharkey]

Bob Layton does some very nice "after Kirby" recreations that have Kirby flavor and Layton style and covers run something like $400 or so. All the work I've seen by Bob is first-rate and he's one of the industry's true talents. In fact, I have a piece that he lightboxed from the Kirby pencils to the cover of Iron Man 90, it's in my CAF gallery (linked from my sig below).

 

You can check Bob's website for exact pricing, it's www.boblayton.com. Of course, Bob specializes in Iron Man work (as FFB has often said, nobody draws armor like Bob Layton!) but I've seen a few of his recreations of TOS covers that had Iron Man and Cap and they were fantastic.

 

Good luck

Steve

 

[Stronguy]

I think Ron Frenz would do a pretty good "after Kirby".

[TheWatcher]

Bob Layton does some very nice "after Kirby" recreations that have Kirby flavor and Layton style and covers run something like $400 or so. All the work I've seen by Bob is first-rate and he's one of the industry's true talents. In fact, I have a piece that he lightboxed from the Kirby pencils to the cover of Iron Man 90, it's in my CAF gallery (linked from my sig below).

 

You can check Bob's website for exact pricing, it's www.boblayton.com. Of course, Bob specializes in Iron Man work (as FFB has often said, nobody draws armor like Bob Layton!) but I've seen a few of his recreations of TOS covers that had Iron Man and Cap and they were fantastic.

 

Good luck

Steve

 

 

Well for f'ks sake! Welcome back, stranger

[Mac Man]

I would think Sinnott would be nice to have since he did inks for Kirby... kind of like close to the real thing.

[Raphael]

thanks for the responses! i emailed both Bob Layton and Rob Frenz laying out the details of what I'd like, so we'll see who comes through first!

[Professor66]

Cool. Good Luck What piece do you want a recreation of?

[Raphael]

it may seem like a bit of an odd request, but i want a Cap sketch in the style/pose from the way he's portrayed on the cover of #100.

 

having recently obtained a sketch for each of the artists that worked on various Cap #1's, I now crave a Kirby style Cap for the #100 issue.

[Nexus]

it may seem like a bit of an odd request, but i want a Cap sketch in the style/pose from the way he's portrayed on the cover of #100.

 

having recently obtained a sketch for each of the artists that worked on various Cap #1's, I now crave a Kirby style Cap for the #100 issue.

 

The real thing was being offered last year for private sale. I don't know if it moved or not.

 

For a recreation in the Kirby style, I would recommend Steve Rude. He's a great artist in his own right, as well as a professed Kirby fan. Here are some examples from CAF:

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=32222&GSub=4227

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=111136&GSub=2455

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=26008&GSub=2814

 

And it looks like someone already had the same idea:

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=170447&GSub=520

 

Good luck!

[Raphael]

those are some really awesome pieces!

 

i totally just emailed Steve.

 

thanks for that!

[aardvark88]

Try this artist near Portland, OR, if you are on a budget. topcat77?? on eBay. Some samples of his SA Marvel inks here:

 

http://www.comicrecreations.com/silveragemarvel.htm

[Stronguy]

it may seem like a bit of an odd request, but i want a Cap sketch in the style/pose from the way he's portrayed on the cover of #100.

 

having recently obtained a sketch for each of the artists that worked on various Cap #1's, I now crave a Kirby style Cap for the #100 issue.

 

The real thing was being offered last year for private sale. I don't know if it moved or not.

 

For a recreation in the Kirby style, I would recommend Steve Rude. He's a great artist in his own right, as well as a professed Kirby fan. Here are some examples from CAF:

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=32222&GSub=4227

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=111136&GSub=2455

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=26008&GSub=2814

 

And it looks like someone already had the same idea:

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=170447&GSub=520

 

Good luck!

 

Without reading your post I clicked the links and thought, "That looks like someone doing Steve Rude doing Kirby", not realizing it was actually Rude.

 

Steve is a 100% Kriby man. He's usually pretty busy but would do a great "after Kirby".

[Raphael]

Try this artist near Portland, OR, if you are on a budget. topcat77?? on eBay. Some samples of his SA Marvel inks here:

 

http://www.comicrecreations.com/silveragemarvel.htm

 

another solid artist! that one looks really promising.

[Dick Pontoon]

Like Angelo said, Mike Royer also does re-creations. I've emailed him before, he's a nice guy.

 

Check out his 60s Kirby re-creations . I don't think anybody, even Joe Sinnott (who's great!) can capture Kirby's style as good as this.

[Enforcer]

I just read this thread and thought I'd suggest one if you are still looking. You might want to check out Giorgio Comolo as well. He does Kirby recreations and reinterpretations. I hope that helps.

 

Chris

[mister_not_so_nice]

I'd reccomend TOM SCIOLI . He does very Kirby-esque stuff and would probably be a bit cheaper than some of the larger "name" guys.