Jack Kirby's Fantastic Four Artisan EditionSeries: Artisan Edition World shattering events, cosmic calamities, and Kirby Krackle does it get any better? Jack Kirby is one of the most important creators in the history of comics, and the Fantastic Four is one of his greatest achievements. First published in 1961, the adventures of Mister Fantastic, the Human Torch, the Invisible Girl, and the ever lovin' Thing introduced a bold new era in comics. Kirby's dynamic storytelling, coupled with Stan