Comments on: Agent of S.T.Y.L.E.: The Fashion of Jack Kirby’s Fourth World! http://blog.newsarama.com/2010/10/01/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-the-fashion-of-jack-kirbys-fourth-world/ The Blog@ Team and prominent comics personalities share what’s on their minds. Sun, 26 May 2013 00:52:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: tiffany http://blog.newsarama.com/2010/10/01/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-the-fashion-of-jack-kirbys-fourth-world/comment-page-1/#comment-702268 tiffany Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:31:51 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=19185#comment-702268 Useful info. Fortunate me I discovered your web site by accident, and I am surprised why this coincidence didn't happened earlier! I bookmarked it. Useful info. Fortunate me I discovered your web site by accident, and I am surprised why this coincidence didn’t happened earlier! I bookmarked it.

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]]> By: Joe V http://blog.newsarama.com/2010/10/01/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-the-fashion-of-jack-kirbys-fourth-world/comment-page-1/#comment-519412 Joe V Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:40:13 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=19185#comment-519412 Hey another great article. Add me to the list that likes Mr. Miracle's clasic costume. With Barda's it depends on the artist. For future STYLE articles am looking forward to more of the ladies: DC: Zatanna; Black Canary, Donna Troy, Huntress, Catwoman Marvel: Scarlet Witch and Most X-Women: Storm, Jean Grey, Rogue, Shadowcat, Polaris, Dazzler, Psylocke Hey another great article. Add me to the list that likes Mr. Miracle’s clasic costume. With Barda’s it depends on the artist.

For future STYLE articles am looking forward to more of the ladies:
DC: Zatanna; Black Canary, Donna Troy, Huntress, Catwoman
Marvel: Scarlet Witch and Most X-Women: Storm, Jean Grey, Rogue, Shadowcat, Polaris, Dazzler, Psylocke

]]> By: Androoo http://blog.newsarama.com/2010/10/01/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-the-fashion-of-jack-kirbys-fourth-world/comment-page-1/#comment-519057 Androoo Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:49:40 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=19185#comment-519057 I actually think Mr. Miracle's costume from 7 Soldiers was the best. It looks perfect. It's hard to judge some costumes when they're drawn by such talent as Pascual Ferry. I actually think Mr. Miracle’s costume from 7 Soldiers was the best. It looks perfect. It’s hard to judge some costumes when they’re drawn by such talent as Pascual Ferry.

]]> By: Kurt Busiek http://blog.newsarama.com/2010/10/01/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-the-fashion-of-jack-kirbys-fourth-world/comment-page-1/#comment-519024 Kurt Busiek Mon, 04 Oct 2010 17:31:51 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=19185#comment-519024 >> John Byrne had a redesign in the Elsworlds story “Superman: The Dark Side” that showed some promise.>> Kieron Dwyer, surely. John didn't work on THE DARK SIDE. kdb >> John Byrne had a redesign in the Elsworlds story “Superman: The Dark Side” that showed some promise.>>

Kieron Dwyer, surely.

John didn’t work on THE DARK SIDE.

kdb

]]> By: Mario Di Giacomo http://blog.newsarama.com/2010/10/01/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-the-fashion-of-jack-kirbys-fourth-world/comment-page-1/#comment-519020 Mario Di Giacomo Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:28:56 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=19185#comment-519020 FYI, Simonson's redesign of Orion was based on the Super Powers figure from the 70's. http://www.kennersuperpowers.com/spfigures/sporion.html FYI, Simonson’s redesign of Orion was based on the Super Powers figure from the 70′s.

http://www.kennersuperpowers.com/spfigures/sporion.html

]]> By: Shawn Kane http://blog.newsarama.com/2010/10/01/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-the-fashion-of-jack-kirbys-fourth-world/comment-page-1/#comment-518981 Shawn Kane Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:17:01 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=19185#comment-518981 This is my favorite Newsarama column, I like the different interpretations of the classic costumes and using the New Gods and Kirby...that's as classic as it gets. This is my favorite Newsarama column, I like the different interpretations of the classic costumes and using the New Gods and Kirby…that’s as classic as it gets.

]]> By: Eric Sean http://blog.newsarama.com/2010/10/01/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-the-fashion-of-jack-kirbys-fourth-world/comment-page-1/#comment-518922 Eric Sean Mon, 04 Oct 2010 07:25:05 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=19185#comment-518922 Didn't much care for Morrison's redesigns on the New Gods. Particularly disliked his look for Metron. Nothing broken here, move along... Surprised you didn't mention the look Darkseid sported in Giffen's 5YL LEGION. It was...interesting to say the least. Didn’t much care for Morrison’s redesigns on the New Gods. Particularly disliked his look for Metron. Nothing broken here, move along…

Surprised you didn’t mention the look Darkseid sported in Giffen’s 5YL LEGION. It was…interesting to say the least.

]]> By: Alan Kistler http://blog.newsarama.com/2010/10/01/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-the-fashion-of-jack-kirbys-fourth-world/comment-page-1/#comment-518858 Alan Kistler Mon, 04 Oct 2010 01:27:38 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=19185#comment-518858 DAVID EARLE: I am also sad that the redesigns never happened. Hopefully Morrison can use them in Multiversity or some other future project. DOMINIC: That's just how scary he is!!! DAVID EARLE: I am also sad that the redesigns never happened. Hopefully Morrison can use them in Multiversity or some other future project.

DOMINIC: That’s just how scary he is!!!

]]> By: Dominic http://blog.newsarama.com/2010/10/01/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-the-fashion-of-jack-kirbys-fourth-world/comment-page-1/#comment-518800 Dominic Sun, 03 Oct 2010 21:52:36 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=19185#comment-518800 Nice coverage of a wide range of subjects. A fan of both the classic Mister M look and the latest redesign. And am shocked to see some horrid Barda designs there - though I would never dare say that to her face! Also am amazed at how Darkseid can wear skirt and a wimple and still look scary... Nice coverage of a wide range of subjects.

A fan of both the classic Mister M look and the latest redesign. And am shocked to see some horrid Barda designs there – though I would never dare say that to her face!

Also am amazed at how Darkseid can wear skirt and a wimple and still look scary…

]]> By: David Earle http://blog.newsarama.com/2010/10/01/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-the-fashion-of-jack-kirbys-fourth-world/comment-page-1/#comment-518767 David Earle Sun, 03 Oct 2010 19:54:32 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=19185#comment-518767 Nice overview of the New Gods and their fashion. I was sorry to see that you didn't reference Darkseid's horrible hair; I can't find the image, but he sported a bowl cut when he met with Eclipso years ago. There was also talk of dropping Orion's shorts during Final Crisis, but that was for a rebirth that never happened. Shame... Nice overview of the New Gods and their fashion. I was sorry to see that you didn’t reference Darkseid’s horrible hair; I can’t find the image, but he sported a bowl cut when he met with Eclipso years ago.

There was also talk of dropping Orion’s shorts during Final Crisis, but that was for a rebirth that never happened. Shame…

]]> By: Alan Kistler http://blog.newsarama.com/2010/10/01/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-the-fashion-of-jack-kirbys-fourth-world/comment-page-1/#comment-518702 Alan Kistler Sun, 03 Oct 2010 18:57:07 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=19185#comment-518702 Ivan_Mtl: I think the one exception I would bring to that statement would be Kirby's take on the Sandman. Sandy was okay, but Sandman looked rather plain to me, especially when his original look was so unique. I WILL say that Kirby NEVER designed a bad alien or god-like being. I'm still floored by the creative design of Galactus. Ivan_Mtl: I think the one exception I would bring to that statement would be Kirby’s take on the Sandman. Sandy was okay, but Sandman looked rather plain to me, especially when his original look was so unique. I WILL say that Kirby NEVER designed a bad alien or god-like being. I’m still floored by the creative design of Galactus.

]]> By: Alan Kistler http://blog.newsarama.com/2010/10/01/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-the-fashion-of-jack-kirbys-fourth-world/comment-page-1/#comment-518699 Alan Kistler Sun, 03 Oct 2010 18:55:18 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=19185#comment-518699 ROB R GARCIA: Some WildStorm characters are difficult as a focus for a column like this because some of them don't have a standard look but more a style of dress. For instance, if you look at Zealot, every single artist who tackles her draws her outfit a bit differently. And the Wetworks folks don't have costumes, just pants and military vests. Of course, other WS characters are not like that, such as Majestic, the other WildC.A.T.s., and some of Stormwatch, so those are definitely up for future pieces. The Legion and Starman have both been discussed. And I actually have something special planned for the Green Lanterns. ROB R GARCIA: Some WildStorm characters are difficult as a focus for a column like this because some of them don’t have a standard look but more a style of dress. For instance, if you look at Zealot, every single artist who tackles her draws her outfit a bit differently. And the Wetworks folks don’t have costumes, just pants and military vests. Of course, other WS characters are not like that, such as Majestic, the other WildC.A.T.s., and some of Stormwatch, so those are definitely up for future pieces. The Legion and Starman have both been discussed. And I actually have something special planned for the Green Lanterns.

]]> By: RobRGarcía http://blog.newsarama.com/2010/10/01/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-the-fashion-of-jack-kirbys-fourth-world/comment-page-1/#comment-518410 RobRGarcía Sun, 03 Oct 2010 09:15:06 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=19185#comment-518410 Great article as always, Alan. ^^ I'd like to see you comment on some WildStorm characters someday. The Legion of Super-Heroes, Starman and Earth's Green Lanterns would be great too! Great article as always, Alan. ^^
I’d like to see you comment on some WildStorm characters someday. The Legion of Super-Heroes, Starman and Earth’s Green Lanterns would be great too!

]]> By: JLAJRC http://blog.newsarama.com/2010/10/01/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-the-fashion-of-jack-kirbys-fourth-world/comment-page-1/#comment-518236 JLAJRC Sat, 02 Oct 2010 22:09:25 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=19185#comment-518236 For some reason, The Fourth World characters are some of the few people that actually look better adding extra stuff like armor and weapons, even if they don't need it, than without it. I also have to disagree with you on Mister Miracle. I love the classic look and hated all of the redesigns of it, especially on Shilo. There is too much yellow in chest area in the "M" suit. I also hate the green hood. That only works for Green Arrow or Spectre. I'm also not a big fan of Grant Morrison's redesign. It looks like he swiped some armor from Iron Man, but kept the mask and gloves. For some reason, The Fourth World characters are some of the few people that actually look better adding extra stuff like armor and weapons, even if they don’t need it, than without it.

I also have to disagree with you on Mister Miracle. I love the classic look and hated all of the redesigns of it, especially on Shilo. There is too much yellow in chest area in the “M” suit. I also hate the green hood. That only works for Green Arrow or Spectre. I’m also not a big fan of Grant Morrison’s redesign. It looks like he swiped some armor from Iron Man, but kept the mask and gloves.

]]> By: Claudio Pozas http://blog.newsarama.com/2010/10/01/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-the-fashion-of-jack-kirbys-fourth-world/comment-page-1/#comment-518210 Claudio Pozas Sat, 02 Oct 2010 20:13:58 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=19185#comment-518210 Quick correction: Metron's chair is the Mobius Chair, named after the Mobius Strip: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%B6bius_strip Moebius is, of course, the great French artist Jean Giraud: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Giraud My favorite Darkseid look is the Howard Porter one from JLA ("Darkseid Is"). His face looks more monstrous, almost primitive. Quick correction:

Metron’s chair is the Mobius Chair, named after the Mobius Strip: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%B6bius_strip

Moebius is, of course, the great French artist Jean Giraud: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Giraud

My favorite Darkseid look is the Howard Porter one from JLA (“Darkseid Is”). His face looks more monstrous, almost primitive.

]]> By: Ivan_Mtl http://blog.newsarama.com/2010/10/01/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-the-fashion-of-jack-kirbys-fourth-world/comment-page-1/#comment-518160 Ivan_Mtl Sat, 02 Oct 2010 16:05:46 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=19185#comment-518160 I don't think that Jack Kirby could have designed a bad costume if he tried. I don’t think that Jack Kirby could have designed a bad costume if he tried.

]]> By: Martin Gray http://blog.newsarama.com/2010/10/01/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-the-fashion-of-jack-kirbys-fourth-world/comment-page-1/#comment-518150 Martin Gray Sat, 02 Oct 2010 14:21:42 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=19185#comment-518150 I've not read the full column yet, but my mind will forget what I want to say as this is such a packed one - well done. But I like Lightray's costume, it's simple but elegant take on the standard superhero look. And if you want that one to scream 'light' what's so bad about Mr Miracle's classic costume screaming 'circus performer'? I love that one, off colour blocks and all. The other takes on it are ugly, to my eyes. Mere fiddling with greatness, to the detriment of the look! Right, just going back to Barda - why are Female Furies 'repetitively named'? Are you meaning the name is tautological, as Furies are female? I love it, it's bombastic Kirby goodness. Anyway ... I’ve not read the full column yet, but my mind will forget what I want to say as this is such a packed one – well done.

But I like Lightray’s costume, it’s simple but elegant take on the standard superhero look.

And if you want that one to scream ‘light’ what’s so bad about Mr Miracle’s classic costume screaming ‘circus performer’? I love that one, off colour blocks and all. The other takes on it are ugly, to my eyes. Mere fiddling with greatness, to the detriment of the look!

Right, just going back to Barda – why are Female Furies ‘repetitively named’? Are you meaning the name is tautological, as Furies are female? I love it, it’s bombastic Kirby goodness. Anyway …

]]> By: Dave http://blog.newsarama.com/2010/10/01/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-the-fashion-of-jack-kirbys-fourth-world/comment-page-1/#comment-518101 Dave Sat, 02 Oct 2010 11:01:39 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=19185#comment-518101 I actually like Mister Miracle's costume. I do find it interesting that both him and the original Robin were circus performers and they both use the same color palette in their costumes. You did forget one Orin costume that was pretty hideous from the Kenner Super Powers line: http://www.kennersuperpowers.com/spfigures/sporion.html I actually like Mister Miracle’s costume. I do find it interesting that both him and the original Robin were circus performers and they both use the same color palette in their costumes.

You did forget one Orin costume that was pretty hideous from the Kenner Super Powers line: http://www.kennersuperpowers.com/spfigures/sporion.html

]]> By: The Zug http://blog.newsarama.com/2010/10/01/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-the-fashion-of-jack-kirbys-fourth-world/comment-page-1/#comment-518016 The Zug Sat, 02 Oct 2010 04:10:50 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=19185#comment-518016 I love Mr. Miracle's classic costume. Loved when he was a member of the Justice League. Wish he would return. I love Mr. Miracle’s classic costume. Loved when he was a member of the Justice League. Wish he would return.

]]> By: Destron Commander http://blog.newsarama.com/2010/10/01/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-the-fashion-of-jack-kirbys-fourth-world/comment-page-1/#comment-518009 Destron Commander Sat, 02 Oct 2010 03:00:18 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=19185#comment-518009 Wait a minute... where's Highfather? Wait a minute… where’s Highfather?

]]> By: DrFunkPhd http://blog.newsarama.com/2010/10/01/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-the-fashion-of-jack-kirbys-fourth-world/comment-page-1/#comment-517978 DrFunkPhd Fri, 01 Oct 2010 22:40:38 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=19185#comment-517978 I'm digging the up-skirt shot of Darkseid there. Very seductive. And I'm going to have to Switch your analysises of Barda and Miracle. Mr. M is fantastic, Barda is nasty. Though I agree that Ferry's design is an improvement. I’m digging the up-skirt shot of Darkseid there. Very seductive.
And I’m going to have to Switch your analysises of Barda and Miracle. Mr. M is fantastic, Barda is nasty. Though I agree that Ferry’s design is an improvement.

]]> By: zram http://blog.newsarama.com/2010/10/01/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-the-fashion-of-jack-kirbys-fourth-world/comment-page-1/#comment-517977 zram Fri, 01 Oct 2010 22:26:09 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=19185#comment-517977 Walt Simonson's Orion series was absolutely amazing! The closest that we will ever get to the feel and look of the king! Walt Simonson’s Orion series was absolutely amazing! The closest that we will ever get to the feel and look of the king!

]]> By: SouthtownKid http://blog.newsarama.com/2010/10/01/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-the-fashion-of-jack-kirbys-fourth-world/comment-page-1/#comment-517976 SouthtownKid Fri, 01 Oct 2010 22:04:23 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=19185#comment-517976 Mister Miracle and Big Barda have what I consider to be two of the greatest costumes ever created in all of comics. Two of Kirby's best ever. Mister Miracle and Big Barda have what I consider to be two of the greatest costumes ever created in all of comics. Two of Kirby’s best ever.

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