Jack kirby wrote and pencilled both the adaptation and the series, which were published by marvel comics beginning in 1976. December 1976 september 1977 number of issues published. Available in both american cents and uk pence cover versions. A space odyssey shortly after the publication of the treasury edition, kirby continued to explore the concepts of 2001 in a monthly comic book series of the same name, the first issue of which was dated december 1976.
Stanley kubricks 1968 science fiction opus 2001 a space odyssey is an adaptation of arthur c clarkes book of the same name. In this issue, kirby followed the pattern established in the film. Im aware of difference between trade and bce editions. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. So although the book can be considered the original. The monolith rescues herb marik and transpors him to an area similar to jalessas kingdom.
Find great deals on ebay for 2001 a space odyssey book and 2001 a space odyssey comic book. The extreme horizontal format of this copy is a reflection on the films original cinerama format and its 24 pages are a mixture of glossy paper and translucent vellum. A space odyssey 50 years ago, he intended it to be a nonverbal experience. Not only did he create the eternals, the new gods, and the forever people, he wrote and drew marvels adaptation of the arthur c. The 2001 book and movie were written at the same time by clarke and kubrick respectively. Marik reaches the land of jalessa and becomes queen. In 1968, howard johnsons produced a childrens menu and a comic book in conjunction with the film 2001. Population statistics grade universal signature series restored qualified.
To find the value your easiest way is to go to ebay and select. A space odyssey is an oversized american comic book adaptation of the 1968 film of the same name as well as a tenissue monthly series which expanded upon the concepts presented in the stanley kubrick film and the novel by arthur c. It would have been nice if there had been a howard johnsons where i lived, because i couldnt make heads or tails out of the most of the movie. Cgc lookup scan or type number on label choose file. An imposing black structure provides a connection between both the past and the future, and a group of astronauts are sent to investigate the signals sent by it. The comic explains the movie to debbie and robin, who are attending the premiere. A space odyssey, and then began this series featuring new stories based on the concepts introduced in the movie for brevitys sake, ill be comparing to the kubrik film, but im aware that the film was created in conjunction with arthur c. The resolution of that 10issue run is a character who is actually oddly resonant with our own times, a humana. Jack kirby wrote and pencilled both the adaptation and the series, which were published by marvel comics.
Clarke collaborated with stanley kubrick to produce the novel version of 2001. Following the success of the comic in the treasury edition. Jack kirby did a marvel treasury adaptation of the film 2001. A space odyssey comic online free and high quality. The one main difference is that they replaced jupiter with saturn for. A space odyssey comic book by marvel 10 issues, 24 covers dec 1976 to sep 1977. Pop culture and modern wall decor 16x20, 18x24, a1 size. Ive recently started collecting odyssey series books and the one thats giving more trouble is the first book of the series 2001 a space odyssey. Clarke and kubrick worked on the book together, but eventually only clarke ended up as the official author. A space odyssey is a 1968 science fiction novel by british writer arthur c. Just finished reading the book, 2001 space odyssey. In the 1970s, jack kirby owned the market on cosmic comics. Collector vintage marvel comics 2001 a space odyssey comic.
A space odyssey 1968 in order to provide the basis for the brilliant film of the same name. I think he knew the value of storytelling and mythology and legend and. A space odyssey marvel treasury special comic online. The character would be fitfully resurrected every ten years or so 1984, 1999. One of the astronauts is killed by a creature, but the other, woodrow decker, is transported into a pastoral countryside by the monolith. A space odyssey 1 marvel comics 1976 stanley kubrick jack kirby. In 2001, a space station orbiting mars is doomed to destruction by a meteor strike. Howard johnsons childrens menu on back but mostly a comic rendition of part of 2001 a space odyssey. Hottest comics key issues comics by letter cgc cert lookup investment speculation new comics this week sell my comics. A space odyssey cover 1 page report information pencils jack kirby inks john verpoorten.
The movies dialogue was sparse, and it relied heavily on visuals and. In the first few issues of the kirby comic, the stories are told of the monolith having little to do with the film. Shortly after the publication of the treasury edition, kirby continued to explore the concepts of 2001 in a monthly comic book series of the same name, the first issue. There is an obvious sense in which the history of film is circumscribed by the feature of that theatres initial program. This process takes no more than a few hours and well send you an email once approved.
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