Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Scarlet Witch and Ava Gardner

I'm sure we've all read about how much Jack Kirby loved the movies. But had he seen these Ava Gardner images when coming up with the Scarlet Witch's look? Take a look: tousled chestnut tresses, check. Chiseled bone structure, check. Shapely figure, check. And yeah, even a dimpled chin. ðŸ˜‰


movie star Ava Gardner
Scarlet Witch X-Men 4
Wanda the Scarlet Witch in X-Men #4 - Jack Kirby

Ava Gardner Wanda Scarlet Witch


And check out the poster for the 1960 MGM film The Angel Wore Red, starring guess who? 



Monday, August 8, 2016

It Was 55 Years Ago Today...

...when this unassuming lttle comic hit the stands*** 


***On sale date of 8/8/61 is given by various sources including the utterly invaluable Mike's Newsstand.

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

A Great Pair of Jeans! By Jack Kirby and Barry Windsor-Smith


                     X-Men 9 Jean Grey Marvel Girl
X-Men #9 (1965) Jack Kirby natch!
X-Men 53 Jean Grey Marvel Girl
X-Men #53 (1969) Barry W-Smith 
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