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Jack Kirby - The Black Buccaneer Comic Strip

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Comics Start Price:160.00 USD Estimated At:640.00 - 960.00 USD
Jack Kirby - The Black Buccaneer Comic Strip
<B>Jack Kirby - The Black Buccaneer Comic Strip Original Art (Lincoln Newspaper Features, 1937).</B></I> In 1935, Jack Kirby refined his drawing skills, working as an "in-betweener" at Max Fleischer's animation studio on animated cartoons like "Popeye" and "Betty Boop." The skills he cultivated there served him well in his next job at Lincoln Newspaper Features, which produced and distributed comic strips and other features for subscribing newspapers. Kirby's work for this company included contributions to short-lived strips such as <I>The Black Buccaneer</B></I>, <I>Detective Riley</B></I>, and <I>Socko the Sea Dog</B></I>, as well as one-panel editorial cartoons. With this experience in hand, Kirby made an easy transition to the fledgling comic book industry. This rare weekly strip by Kirby (using the pseudonym, Jack Curtiss), is one of "the King's" earliest published works, and in wonderful condition, to boot! The image area measures 18.25" x 4.75". There is some edge wear and slight staining outside of the image area, otherwise this work is in Excellent condition. <I> From the Fantastic Frank Collection.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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