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Did DC Make Jack Kirby Go Back to Marvel by Forcing the King Out?

In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, find out whether Jack Kirby was forced to return to Marvel in the mid-1970s because DC pushed him out

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10 Strangest Fourth World Characters In DC Comics, Ranked

From Renaissance-inspired assassins to a race of bug-people, Jack Kirby's Fourth World became home to many strange DC characters.

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10 Most Important Pieces Of Fantastic Four Lore New Readers Need to Know

The Fantastic Four launched Marvel's Silver Age, spawning decades of incredible comic lore revolving around this cosmic group of explorers.

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DC’s Underutilized Fourth World Holds Untapped Potential

DC Comics prioritizes Earth-based characters, but Darkseid, Orion, and the New Gods of the Fourth World hold so much untapped potential.

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Jack Kirby’s Original Fourth World Saga, Explained

In 1970, Jack Kirby made waves when he departed Marvel, unveiling his fantastical Fourth World saga, one of his greatest works for DC Comics.

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10 Most Powerful Fourth World Gods In DC Comics, Ranked

In 1971, Jack Kirby brought his Fourth World to DC Comics. Populated with his New Gods, the Fourth World houses some of DC's most powerful beings.

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Jack Kirby’s Greatest Creation Needs A Resurrection In DC Comics

In 1971, Jack Kirby joined DC with a bang, introducing his New Gods. The cosmic epic remains his greatest creation, and it's time it made a comeback.

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Why Jack Kirby's Most Underrated DC Series Will Always Be His Most Obscure

In 1971, Jack Kirby brought several fresh creations to DC Comics. One of the King Of Comics' greatest series is also doomed to obscurity.

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How DC Comics Created Every Comics Era

Since the Golden Age, DC Comics has been the standard bearer for comics, introducing books from Superman to Watchmen, kickstarting each new era.

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How Jack Kirby & Planet of the Apes Inadvertently Paved the Way for a Bizarre 1995 Superman Comic

DC's failure to get the rights to Planet of the Apes in 1968 led to one of the strangest Superman stories ever, and it was all thanks to Jack Kirby.

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10 Best DC Characters Created By Jack Kirby

The godfather of comics, Jack Kirby, is best known for his Marvel work. However, he also left a lasting impact on the world of DC Comics.

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Jack Kirby's Son Issues Statement on Marvel's Stan Lee Documentary

Disney+'s Stan Lee documentary receives an unexpected response from Jack Kirby's family.

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10 Most Important Fantastic Four Milestones In Marvel Comics

As Marvel's First Family, the Fantastic Four have achieved many important comic book milestones while meeting Spider-Man and battling Doctor Doom.

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10 Best Silver Age Comics On DC Universe Infinite Right Now

The Silver Age of Comics produced some of the best comic books in history, and DC Universe Infinite has some of the most popular issues available.

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First 10 Villains To Become Heroes In Marvel Comics

Many of Marvel's greatest heroes have spent time playing for the other side.

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DC Comics Hated Jack Kirby’s Take On Their Most Important Superhero

Jack Kirby may have been a legend at Marvel Comics, but his particular art style didn't immediately mesh with the editorial staff at DC.

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One of Jack Kirby's Golden Age Creations is Returning to the DC Universe

A Golden Age creation of Jack Kirby and Joe Simon might be set to return to the DC Universe thanks to Stargirl's latest adventure.

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10 Boldest Decisions Comic Creators Ever Made

From Bob Kane to Alan Moore, comics' top creators have taken bold steps in revolutionizing and popularizing their craft and stories.

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Jack Kirby's Fourth World Deserves Another Shot at a Film Adaptation

With the recent shake-up at DC Studios and James Gunn now at the helm, it's time the New Gods got a second chance in the world of cinema.

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How a 1930s Group of Young Actors Had an Oversized Impact on Comic Book History

In their look at old cultural references in comics, CSBG shows how an old series of films from the 1930s and 1940s influenced two hit comic books

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