THOR (1966-96; 2009-11) #165
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1st appearance of Adam Warlock as of Him (full); 1st Astrologer Royal of Asgard; Jack Kirby cover/art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
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1st appearance of Adam Warlock as of Him (full); 1st Astrologer Royal of Asgard; Jack Kirby cover/art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
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ow/white pgs
1st appearance of Adam Warlock as of Him (full); 1st Astrologer Royal of Asgard; Jack Kirby cover/art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
Thor #165 made comics history with Jack Kirby depicting the first humanoid appearance of the mysterious HIM — soon to be known as Adam Warlock, who'd become an intergalactic presence in the Marvel Universe before inevitably joining the ranks of the MCU. Having earlier appeared in cocooned form in Fantastic Four #66, this "perfect human" emerges from his stasis and quickly draws the ire of the Thunder God by kidnapping his lady, Sif. Thor gives chase across the universe in a wild tale that allows Kirby to let loose with his amazingly ambitious art. That's where this classic key leaves off, but Warlock would return to assume a place of cosmic (and continuing) rank in the Marvel hierarchy.
Artist Information
Jack Kirby is called 'The King of Comics' for a reason, during his career that spanned six decades he gave us many of the most iconic characters the medium would ever see. From his introduction of Captain America at the height of World War II it was clear he wasn't your ordinary comics artist. But it was his creative explosion at Marvel Comics in the 1960's that cemented his legacy, over a short period of time Kirby would give us The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, The Hulk, The X-Men, Thor, Ant-Man and Nick Fury just to name a few. Kirby would then go to DC and create his Fourth World, introducing Darkseid, Mister Miracle, The New Gods and a host of cosmic supporting players. Long live The King!
1st appearance of Adam Warlock as of Him (full); 1st Astrologer Royal of Asgard; Jack Kirby cover/art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
Thor #165 made comics history with Jack Kirby depicting the first humanoid appearance of the mysterious HIM — soon to be known as Adam Warlock, who'd become an intergalactic presence in the Marvel Universe before inevitably joining the ranks of the MCU. Having earlier appeared in cocooned form in Fantastic Four #66, this "perfect human" emerges from his stasis and quickly draws the ire of the Thunder God by kidnapping his lady, Sif. Thor gives chase across the universe in a wild tale that allows Kirby to let loose with his amazingly ambitious art. That's where this classic key leaves off, but Warlock would return to assume a place of cosmic (and continuing) rank in the Marvel hierarchy.
Artist Information
Jack Kirby is called 'The King of Comics' for a reason, during his career that spanned six decades he gave us many of the most iconic characters the medium would ever see. From his introduction of Captain America at the height of World War II it was clear he wasn't your ordinary comics artist. But it was his creative explosion at Marvel Comics in the 1960's that cemented his legacy, over a short period of time Kirby would give us The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, The Hulk, The X-Men, Thor, Ant-Man and Nick Fury just to name a few. Kirby would then go to DC and create his Fourth World, introducing Darkseid, Mister Miracle, The New Gods and a host of cosmic supporting players. Long live The King!