Earlier today, IDW Publishing released information about a quartet of oversized, hardcover comics featuring the art of legendary comic book creators Bernie Wrightson and Jack Kirby.
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The Bernie Wrightson Artifact Edition will be available at New York Comic Con, and can be pre-ordered for pickup at the show. The book features a reproduction of the cover of House of Secrets #92.
While Wrightson and Kirby have both sadly passed away, IDW will have signature editions from Kirby’s longtime inker Joe Sinnott, and a signing appearance by longtime Superman writer Louise Simonson, who modeled for the House of Secrets cover.
In celebration of Jack Kirby’s 100th birthday, three very limited Jack Kirby Artist’s Edition variants will be available: Jack Kirby’s Fantastic Four Variant Artist’s Edition, featuring a signature plate by Sinnott; Jack Kirby Forever People Variant Artist’s Edition; and Jack Kirby’s Fantastic Four World’s Greatest Variant Artist’s Edition.
These books are extremely limited and are only available by pre-ordering before September 24, for pickup at New York Comic-Con. You can pre-order here, and see the official details below.
Bernie Wrightson Artifact Edition
The Bernie Wrightson Artifact Edition will premiere on October 5th at the 2017 New York Comic-Con, exclusively at IDW Booth #1844. The Special Convention Variant of this essential Artifact Edition features Wrightson’s classic House of Secrets #92 cover. The issue itself contained the first appearance of Swamp Thing.
This Artifact Edition measures 12 x 17 inches, limited to only 100 copies, will be available for $125. Pre-orders are available now for pick up at the IDW booth during New York Comic Con here.
IDW will be hosting signings of the book at NYCC with Louise Simonson, who modeled for this iconic image. IDW will bring a limited amount of copies beyond our pre-orders to have for sale at the convention.
Jack Kirby’s Fantastic Four Variant Artist’s Edition
Featuring Fantastic Four issues #71, 82, 83, 84, and Annual #6 (one of the greatest Kirby FF stories ever, and double-sized to boot), a variant Jack Kirby cover, and an extra bound-in plate unique to this version that is signed and numbered by legendary inker Joe Sinnott.
This Artist’s Edition measures 12 x 17 inches, and is $200.
Jack Kirby Forever People Variant Artist’s Edition
Featuring Forever People issues #1, 4, 5, 6, and 7, and a Jack Kirby self-portrait for a variant cover.
This Artist’s Edition measures 12 x 17 inches, and is $150.
Jack Kirby’s Fantastic Four World’s Greatest Variant Artist’s Edition
Featuring Fantastic Four issues #33, 45, 47, and 60, plus more than 20 Kirby FF covers, four fold-outs, and a variant Jack Kirby cover of Fantastic Four #72 — arguably the greatest Silver Surfer image of them all!
This Artist’s Edition measures a whopping 15 x 22 inches, and is $200.
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