Adams vs. Kirby 0

[pemart1966]

On 3/27/2024 at 12:54 PM, Rick2you2 said:

Did Kirby create any dialog of note that wasn’t bad? 
Artists aren’t hired to be writers, and with some well know exceptions that is probably a good idea. Adam’s efforts as a writer weren’t too hot as I recall. His Deadman series was awful.

No - he didn't.

[BFA1971]

On 5/13/2022 at 1:32 PM, jjonahjameson11 said:

Not true at all.

I think the Kirby splash you’ve shown is absolutely fugly, but I’ll take McFarlane’s exaggerated ‘mistakes’ any day of the week!

This is an action (cover) splash!

Edited March 28 by BFA1971

[Rick2you2]

On 3/28/2024 at 11:39 AM, BFA1971 said:

This is an action (cover) splash!

I love your taste.

[brainbats]

On 3/28/2024 at 9:27 AM, pemart1966 said:

No - he didn't.

Kirby's dialogue may have been stilted, but don't forget he did most of the plotting on the Marvel books he worked on.  

[alxjhnsn]

I loved Neal's work when he started working regularly for DC. I was VERY disappointed when I got a Batman or Detective and it had a Novick or Springer story. That said, it hasn't aged well for me.

In Jack's case, I continue to love his work on Thor and the Fourth World books. Why? Because of his immense imagination and his art supported that vision.

Yeah, Neal was clearly a more skilled artist and his impact was greater (look at all the folks that emulated him and the total change in the art that followed), but as beautiful as it was, Kirby's was a magician of the imagination.

So, my answers are:

1. Kirby
2. Adams

[Silver Surfer]

Was Kirby the greatest artist, no, but what he created, all those characters, will never be equalled. It's like the Eddie Van Halen argument,  was he the fastest, no, but his body or work, album after album for decades have no equal. There are a bunch of other great, fast and technical guitarists from his era but most people would be hard pressed to name 3 songs that they created. There is no comparison.

[gumbydarnit]

Opps just realized a younger me already post  up thread!

Edited March 29 by gumbydarnit

[ThothAmon]

On 3/27/2024 at 10:56 AM, Silver Surfer said:

It's not even close, Kirby.

Noticed this difference in my photo library when their names are search terms. It speaks volumes at least where my heart lies. 
 

[pemart1966]

On 3/28/2024 at 5:52 PM, brainbats said:

Kirby's dialogue may have been stilted, but don't forget he did most of the plotting on the Marvel books he worked on.  

He should have stuck to the plotting...

[The Voord]

On 3/30/2024 at 11:58 AM, pemart1966 said:

He should have stuck to the plotting...

Verily.

[AndyFish]

KIRBY hands down.