Daughter of Krypton
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« on: December 10, 2005, 01:50:04 AM » |
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As mentioned in this thread, here is the original "How Superman Ends the War" 2-pager as it was published in Look Magazine back in February, 1940. I've also included the one page intro article which, as far as I know, has never been reprinted: https://www.supermanthroughtheages.com/tales2/endsthewar/ |
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"The bottom line involves choices. Neither gods nor humans have ever stood calmly in a minefield forever. Good or evil, they are bound to choose. And when they do, you will see the truth of all that motivates us. As a thinking being, you have the obligation to choose. If the fate of all mankind were in your hands, what would your decision be? As a writer and an artist, I've drawn my answer." - Jack Kirby |
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« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2005, 04:26:27 AM » |
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Awesome!
What a great find, and I like it better with that odd but cool color printing than the other version.
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« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2005, 06:26:47 AM » |
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Thanks! Check out the new cover I made, using this one as a source. |
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"The bottom line involves choices. Neither gods nor humans have ever stood calmly in a minefield forever. Good or evil, they are bound to choose. And when they do, you will see the truth of all that motivates us. As a thinking being, you have the obligation to choose. If the fate of all mankind were in your hands, what would your decision be? As a writer and an artist, I've drawn my answer." - Jack Kirby |
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Klar Ken T5477
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« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2005, 06:49:04 AM » |
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You flattened it!
Rita's gonna be ... Mighty TOR! :shock: :wink:
(Now thats what I call a triple word score!)
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« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2005, 11:24:09 AM » |
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I know I should probably comment on the social and historical significance of this particular story, but I just can't help but notice that Superman isn't wearing any pants! :shock:
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« Reply #5 on: December 10, 2005, 12:56:16 PM » |
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Now we know why DC re-colored this thing. |
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"The bottom line involves choices. Neither gods nor humans have ever stood calmly in a minefield forever. Good or evil, they are bound to choose. And when they do, you will see the truth of all that motivates us. As a thinking being, you have the obligation to choose. If the fate of all mankind were in your hands, what would your decision be? As a writer and an artist, I've drawn my answer." - Jack Kirby |
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« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2005, 02:51:12 AM » |
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Yeah, Supes in shorts is a little unnerving...  Cool to see the coloring though... |
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TELLE
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« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2005, 08:41:55 AM » |
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Everything is beautiful! I would never have guessed the cover was improved. Great work! I love the whole article --the pandering tone, the great photos. The whole thing just goes to prove, 65 years later we still like our fantasy raw!
Quick question: did Supes ever go up against Joe Stalin again? During the Cold War, say? (He's not in the TGSB)
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