Sky Masters - October 1, 1958
Artists: Jack Kirby (Penciller) , Wally Wood (Inker)
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DescriptionSky Masters was simply lightning in a bottle. The strip was written by two brothers, Dave and Richard Wood (they are the "Wood" of Kirby and Wood credited on the strip) and penciled by Jack Kirby with inks initially by the amazing Wally Wood. The comic strip was a "quasi-realistic" space adventure that was a little before it's time.The space race was just beginning and Sky Masters was gone before the Russians got Yuri Gagarin into orbit. Although promising at the start, Kirby had agreed to pay a portion of his royalties to someone else. He tried to fight that arrangement, but lost in court. Shortly before that decision, Wally left, presumably for more money. Kirby inked himself for a while, and then had Richard Ayers take over the inking chores. But, by then his heart wasn't in the strip and by February of 1961 it was over. I suppose we should be happy about that because if it was successful, Kirby would have had no reason to find himself back in comics to help start the Marvel Universe. Still, when they were cooking, they were cooking. This is a one panel strip from very early in the run. As a friend told me, there are other Sky Masters out there, but none better. Social/Sharing |
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Scott Williams 
Member Since 2004
Posted on 11/2/2023
Gorgeous! Beautiful layout and you can see the contributions of both Kirby and Wood, individual but harmonious, blending into something spectacular.
Eric DLS
Member Since 2005
Posted on 11/2/2023
Wow! Incredibly dramatic and powerful. I know strips don't have splashes persay, but this is a great strip splash. Stunning example by two iconic legends.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
Posted on 11/2/2023
This has both the Kirby imaginative power and the Wood refinement of inks! The anxiety of those brave enough to take that step taking mankind into space weighs heavily here as only Laika had been put into space at that time.
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
Posted on 11/2/2023
This is 1958 and yet so disturbingly modern. Two masters , great piece
Steven biali001
Member Since 2005
Posted on 11/2/2023
A great strip by two of the all-time best comic artists!
Robert Altamura
Member Since 2006
Posted on 11/2/2023
This might be the best combination of those 2 amazing talents blended together. Just terrific.
Will K
Member Since 2006
Posted on 11/2/2023
Kirby provides the drama and Wood provides the flourishes !! Intricate zip job. You are the "Sky Masters" master !!
DC's Showcase
Member Since 2006
Posted on 11/2/2023
There's something about the final two faces that seems to presage Doctor Doom -- particularly the famous "Doomsday" panel. Not to mention Bowman's Jupiter voyage in 2001, come to think of it. Well done!
Toni S
Member Since 2019
Posted on 11/3/2023
Superb panel!!! It is full of King's style and imaginery!!! It is just beautiful! Jack Kirby's elegance is even in hist signature! Perfect handwritting!
Malcolm Bourne
Member Since 2005
Posted on 11/3/2023
Wow Ron this is just a stunning illustration. Storytelling and fine art rolled into one. Could be in a museum or, even better, in your collection - Mazaltov!!
Comics Superworld
Member Since 2007
Posted on 11/3/2023
Ja-a-ay-sis! This is the dream piece of Sky Masters. Woody was such a great inker.
Chris C
Member Since 2004
Posted on 11/3/2023
BAMMM! This has to be so fricken impressive in hand. Love that design.
Lee Benaka
Member Since 2004
Posted on 11/3/2023
Wow, this is the best Sky Masters strip that I have ever seen, jaw-droppingly impressive! Big congrats Ron!
philippe queveau
Member Since 2005
Posted on 11/3/2023
Sky Masters is a masterpiece and this strip an outstanding example !
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
Posted on 11/3/2023
Well, the panel says 'its attacking me." You might have added that post production and the strip is haunted. Paper cuts can hurt. I feel that you should not suffer for your art, so send it over to me (gratis) and I will take the pain away. What an offer!
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
Posted on 11/4/2023
Truly spectacular, a gorgeous Kirby space collage!
Hans Kosenkranius
Member Since 2004
Posted on 11/4/2023
Very memorable. Tributes to Skymaster's often display this particular example as a standout from the series.
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
Posted on 11/4/2023
Absolutely love the Kirby/Wood magic and this strip in particular, big congrats!
J L
Member Since 2005
Posted on 11/7/2023
What a dynamic pairing of two beloved cartoonists. Really fantastic example!!!!
Larry Wilson
Member Since 2012
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Posted on 11/12/2023
Amazingly breathtaking. Congratulations!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
Posted on 11/30/2023
Awesomely cool Sky Masters strip by two of the masters of comic art. Love this scene of Sky Masters having a nightmare--Or is it a premonition?--of the man who proceeded him into space. The dream shows the astronaut turning into...An Alien? Very cool imagery. Just a great pick-up, congrats!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 12/1/2023
What a combination of great artists and a wonderful piece! It was way, way ahead of its time.
Tom McDonald
Member Since 2019
Posted on 12/18/2023
I just finished reading Superheroes! by Maslon and Kantor. They write about how important this part of comic history is to the evolution of the comics industry. What a fantastic piece to own!
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