Finding Jack Kirby in a Pile of Zinc The Rediscovered, Early Work of the Legendary Artist Jack Kirby and Other Cartoonists Found in The Getsinger Find
Finding Jack Kirby in a Pile of Zinc by Joseph Getsinger, published by Sunbury Press, Incorporated in 2023, explores a significant discovery in the world of comics. This edition, comprising 140 pages, delves into a cache of over 8,000 cartoon printing plates from the early 20th century, revealing the early works of renowned cartoonists, including Jack Kirby. The book highlights the connections between these plates and famous figures in the comic industry, shedding light on their pen names and lesser-known creations.
Readers will find a detailed account of the research process that uncovered the origins of various cartoonists, including Kirby’s early work under multiple aliases. The narrative connects Kirby’s formative years in cartooning to his later success with iconic characters such as Captain America and the X-Men. This book presents a unique perspective on the history of comics, emphasizing the evolution of artistic styles and the impact of early influences on the creators of pop culture.
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Finding Jack Kirby in a Pile of Zinc is part of the “Getsinger Find.” The author, Joseph M. Getsinger, came upon a large cache of over 8,000 cartoon printing plates from the teens, twenties, and thirties. This was during a poker game with his art publisher and other friends in that field. During research of these plates, it was discovered that many of the cartoonists listed were pen names of presently famous cartoonists, such as Jack Kirby, Will Eisner, Bob Kane, and Jerry Iger. Initial research found that Willis B. Rensie was actually Will Eisner who created “Harry Karry” and “Uncle Otto” featured in the first book, “The Lost Work of Will Eisner.” The research went on to unveil creations by Jack Kirby of Captain America fame under the pen names of Jackson, Ted, Teddy, Harmon, H.T. Omle, and Brady. Each cartoon plate was hand printed by the author and the best one scanned for this publication. This book is about the discovery and connecting the dots to many cartoons created by Kirby that haven’t come to light until now. Part of that collection also identified other cartoonists beginnings. In this book you will discover the missing years of Kirby cartooning and how he progressed from his cartoon beginnings as a teenager to his breakout into the Marvel and DC world with his unique style of cartooning with Captain America, X-Men, Incredible Hulk, Fantastic Four, and many more. An exciting find and discovery for you to enjoy.
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