Jack Kirby: The Epic Life of the King of Comics Diane Wendt un retouched original pages from the 9780764364068 un retouched original pages from the best selling series Hip Hop Family Tree and X Men: Grand Design Only the Batman can possibly save him Critically acclaimed graphic novelist Tom Scioli breathes visual life into Kirby's life story from his days growing up in New York during the Great Depression and discovering a love for science fiction and cartoons to his time on the frontlines in the European theatre of World War II where he experienced the type of action and adventure he'd later imbue his comic pages with Told in vivid graphic novel form by a groundbreaking Eisner nominated comics creator