sheet: Title: Jack Kirby Fourth World No. 1
pick USA: Jack Kirby's New Gods 1-7 (1971)
Writer: Jack Kirby
Drawing:
Jack Kirby Inks: Vince Colletta, Mike Royer
Translation: Ana Calvillo
Packager: SL
Digital Forge
Publisher: Planeta De Agostini Comics
Pages: 172 (white and black)
Price: 4.95 Euros ( Buy )
Plot:
Although the origin share the worlds of New Genesis and Apokolips can not be more different, the former is a peaceful place inhabited by beings of extraordinary powers which have reached a balance between nature and technology led by Highfather Izaya (also known in other translations as Grand Father), the second is an industrial nightmare where hope has been banished by the tyrant Darkseid. The break in the tense truce that will live both worlds hostilities to Earth, wherever you travel the greatest warrior of New Genesis Orion, the fierce astrofuerza carrier whose origin keeps a dark secret ....
Review:
About the Series:
Although what I say may sound like heresy, the truth is that Kirby has always seemed better creator and where best writer defends this argument is on the characters the Fourth World, a concept that groups a number of very different collections whose only common thread is the presence of the worlds of New Genesis and Apokolips, representing a futuristic version of the clash between Athens (here represented by the paradise of New Genesis) and Sparta (played in the war Apokolips).
Some of the stories of the Fourth World have not aged as well as it could be expected (the protagonists of the series Forever People talk as if they were your typical soap opera abuelete of trying to become the "rolled" with young people ), but the fact is undeniable is that the strength of characters created by Kirby, characters from the first moment that became authentic references of the DC Universe and he resisted the change fostered by continuity Crisis on Infinite Earths almost unchanged. So when a writer wants to make clear that the looming crisis is important usually announce the presence of Metron (I think that issue of the POA is the first that puts accent but I could be wrong), a scheming scientist whose alliances have never been the entirely clear, and when one wants to resort to a cosmic threat Darkseid's presence is required.
The collection of these adventures in the new library Classics DC are therefore very interesting, not so much quality that they can have their stories but to see first hand the creative talent of a Kirby who had virtual control total project, and to understand the fascinating complexity of beings who are, deservedly one of the pillars on which rests the DC Universe. About
Issue
Although the first compilation of The Fourth World is published by Planeta focused on the figure of Orion the volume serves as a particular ' who's who' of the world of Kirby both in the war between New Genesis and Apokolips as factions more or less neutral, as Metron or The Black Corridor (which was the official messenger of death in DC until Gaiman redefine the concept of death in Sandman) , and even showed Intergang a major criminal organization in the stories of Superman, which already makes it a highly recommended purchase.
Although much of the action takes place on Earth volume, according to Orion and a group of humans who will not fit at all with the dynamics of history, the truth is that at all times is perceived cosmic tone that made these characters great, what a plus for the work. As against all I can say is that the avalanche of names and concepts, and, above all, complex scenes and machines that Kirby draws his characters (not complex for the clarity of his line but by the number of items the form) You can take back to the neophyte reader accustomed to the slow pace of the actual comic. However marvelitas readers will find some common elements between the designs for Křiby The Fourth World and he used for the creation of Galactus (and I mean not only the character but also to his ship and equipment, largely developed in this Fourth World ) so it should not catch anyone by surprise.
The number also includes the short story The Pact focusing on youth and Darkseid Izaya and tells one of the crucial moments of the war between these worlds, a moment that every fan of DC that claims to be has heard of but that few have read.
On the issue:
Apart from the controversy around the format change with respect to the traditional Marvel Library and the huge white margins seen in the work, and those who have already discussed at length in forums and blogs, to echo what most miss in the new edition of the comic is the color, as far from fanaticism purists, the fact is that much of the strength of the visual frenzy that shape collections The Fourth World is the striking use of color on the Kirby decided in these collections, and if they know not that you can see a small sample in this ironic article Adload (click here to access the article.)
Another thing to note is that Metro has decided to opt for a history timeline editing ( The Fourth World was a concept that began to be sensed in the series of Jimmy Olsen and was gradually developed ), which a priori appears to be a good choice based on market principles and the spectacular compression Kirby cosmology but leaves us with the question of whether they comply with all the episodes that make up the mosaic that is the Fourth World.
Enjoy: A Kirby fans, lovers of classic comic, which they miss the cosmic adventures of Thor.
not like: For those who prefer a more narrative pace to Bendis, who prefer to see, and understand, a stage at first glance, those who do not enjoy battles with monsters.
Although the origin share the worlds of New Genesis and Apokolips can not be more different, the former is a peaceful place inhabited by beings of extraordinary powers which have reached a balance between nature and technology led by Highfather Izaya (also known in other translations as Grand Father), the second is an industrial nightmare where hope has been banished by the tyrant Darkseid. The break in the tense truce that will live both worlds hostilities to Earth, wherever you travel the greatest warrior of New Genesis Orion, the fierce astrofuerza carrier whose origin keeps a dark secret ....
Review:
About the Series:
Although what I say may sound like heresy, the truth is that Kirby has always seemed better creator and where best writer defends this argument is on the characters the Fourth World, a concept that groups a number of very different collections whose only common thread is the presence of the worlds of New Genesis and Apokolips, representing a futuristic version of the clash between Athens (here represented by the paradise of New Genesis) and Sparta (played in the war Apokolips).
Some of the stories of the Fourth World have not aged as well as it could be expected (the protagonists of the series Forever People talk as if they were your typical soap opera abuelete of trying to become the "rolled" with young people ), but the fact is undeniable is that the strength of characters created by Kirby, characters from the first moment that became authentic references of the DC Universe and he resisted the change fostered by continuity Crisis on Infinite Earths almost unchanged. So when a writer wants to make clear that the looming crisis is important usually announce the presence of Metron (I think that issue of the POA is the first that puts accent but I could be wrong), a scheming scientist whose alliances have never been the entirely clear, and when one wants to resort to a cosmic threat Darkseid's presence is required.
The collection of these adventures in the new library Classics DC are therefore very interesting, not so much quality that they can have their stories but to see first hand the creative talent of a Kirby who had virtual control total project, and to understand the fascinating complexity of beings who are, deservedly one of the pillars on which rests the DC Universe. About
Issue
Although the first compilation of The Fourth World is published by Planeta focused on the figure of Orion the volume serves as a particular ' who's who' of the world of Kirby both in the war between New Genesis and Apokolips as factions more or less neutral, as Metron or The Black Corridor (which was the official messenger of death in DC until Gaiman redefine the concept of death in Sandman) , and even showed Intergang a major criminal organization in the stories of Superman, which already makes it a highly recommended purchase.
Although much of the action takes place on Earth volume, according to Orion and a group of humans who will not fit at all with the dynamics of history, the truth is that at all times is perceived cosmic tone that made these characters great, what a plus for the work. As against all I can say is that the avalanche of names and concepts, and, above all, complex scenes and machines that Kirby draws his characters (not complex for the clarity of his line but by the number of items the form) You can take back to the neophyte reader accustomed to the slow pace of the actual comic. However marvelitas readers will find some common elements between the designs for Křiby The Fourth World and he used for the creation of Galactus (and I mean not only the character but also to his ship and equipment, largely developed in this Fourth World ) so it should not catch anyone by surprise.
The number also includes the short story The Pact focusing on youth and Darkseid Izaya and tells one of the crucial moments of the war between these worlds, a moment that every fan of DC that claims to be has heard of but that few have read.
On the issue:
Apart from the controversy around the format change with respect to the traditional Marvel Library and the huge white margins seen in the work, and those who have already discussed at length in forums and blogs, to echo what most miss in the new edition of the comic is the color, as far from fanaticism purists, the fact is that much of the strength of the visual frenzy that shape collections The Fourth World is the striking use of color on the Kirby decided in these collections, and if they know not that you can see a small sample in this ironic article Adload (click here to access the article.)
Another thing to note is that Metro has decided to opt for a history timeline editing ( The Fourth World was a concept that began to be sensed in the series of Jimmy Olsen and was gradually developed ), which a priori appears to be a good choice based on market principles and the spectacular compression Kirby cosmology but leaves us with the question of whether they comply with all the episodes that make up the mosaic that is the Fourth World.
Enjoy: A Kirby fans, lovers of classic comic, which they miss the cosmic adventures of Thor.
not like: For those who prefer a more narrative pace to Bendis, who prefer to see, and understand, a stage at first glance, those who do not enjoy battles with monsters.
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