Sometimes when a new comic is released it can be hard to get into it when your pull list is already filled to the brim with great books. This often results in missing out on what could potentially be fantastic stories featuring characters you may not yet know, but that you could eventually grow to love. Yet when its a new character from a smaller publisher it can be hard to dive into that new book, which is why this week we are pleased to give our readers a look at the KIRBY:GENESIS series from Dynamite Entertainment. After all, there's nothing quite like free comics, am I right?
Over the course of the next few days we will be featuring all five previously released issues of KIRBY: GENESIS on Comic Vine courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment. This means that you will be able to read issues #0 through 4 starting today through Wednesday just in time for the release of the fifth issue (on sale this Wednesday). That way, when you get to to your local comic shop this week not only will you be all caught up KIRBY: GENESIS, you'll know whether it is a comic you want to invest in. Today we are pleased to present issues #0 and 1 below which were plotted and scripted by both Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross. Check it out after the jump.
== TEASER ==KIRBY: GENESIS #0
32 pages FC • $1.00 • Teen +
Plot by KURT BUSIEK & ALEX ROSS
Script by KURT BUSIEK
Art by JACK HERBERT & ALEX ROSS
Cover by ALEX ROSS “Negative Effect Art” Retailer incentive cover by ALEX ROSS
The Kirby Event of the new millennium begins here, brought to you by the best-selling and award-winning creators of MARVELS! The Pioneer 10 space probe carried a message to the stars. Now an answer's on the way -- but not one we expected! When it arrives, the lives of three ordinary people -- and the entire world -- will be changed forever. Featuring Captain Victory, Silver Star and more of Jack Kirby's greatest concepts, including characters never before seen in comics form! Kurt Busiek (ASTRO CITY) and Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME) team up for their first full collaboration since 1994, with finished art (from Alex's layouts) by Jack Herbert (BLACK TERROR). Don't miss this tantalizing prelude to KIRBY: GENESIS -- a bold, explosive adventure debuting a universe of wild Kirby creations!
KIRBY: GENESIS #1
32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen +
Plot by KURT BUSIEK & ALEX ROSS
Script by KURT BUSIEK
Art by JACK HERBERT & ALEX ROSS
Covers by ALEX ROSS (3 covers, 33% each), RYAN SOOK (1-in-5), PAUL RENAUD (1-in-10), DALE KEOWN (1-in-15)
KIRBY: GENESIS explodes into action! A message to space has been heard and answered -- but what has come to Earth isn't what anyone would expect! As cosmic visitors begin to be revealed to the world, a deadly battle begins -- and three ordinary people are caught up in it. Featuring: Captain Victory, Silver Star, the Glory Knights and more -- and this is just the beginning!
Superstars Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross bring Jack "King" Kirby's creations to life in a way you'll never forget!
Be sure to check back tomorrow for issues #2 & 3.