“This set is reprints one the most important characters created in the Golden Age of Comics. This set reprints Captain America #1-#10 written and drawn by two of the comic industries greatest legends, Joe Simon and Jack "The King" Kirby. Though only working the first 10 issues their run is considered one of the most important ones in the history of the comic book industry. These two created the quintessential American Hero that many have tried to copy since then but failed(Even Simon and Kirby would create another version of Cap for a smaller publisher). Today Captain America is considered one of the true classic that came from the Golden Age along with Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman. Though It wouldn't until Avengers #4(1964) that Kirby would get to draw Captain America again it was rebirth of a legend that is still being published today.
This 2 volume hard cover set that reprints these issues are beautifully bound in a slipcase cover that matches the books that it holds. Though this edition has been long out of print you may get these in a 2 volume paperback edition. These issues are a must read for any fan of Marvel Comics or comics in general, especially concerning the Golden Age of comics.”
Stephen W wrote this review Tuesday, May 13 2008.
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