#Jack Kirby's GODS

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Balduur, another of the Old Gods from Asgaard, from Jack Kirby's GODS portfolio.

The Old Gods of the Third World were the predecessors of the New Gods in Kirby's Fourth World saga at DC Comics.

#Balduur #Asgaard #Jack Kirby's GODS #OLd Gods #Third World #Jack Kirby

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Jack Kirby and Mike Royer - Jack Kirby's Gods Portfolio Mailing Envelope Illustration Original Art (Communicators Unlimited, 1972)

#jack kirby #mike royer #Jack Kirby's Gods #original art #kirby krackle

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A small compilation of some of my favorite Donny moments from "The King" because I am perfectly normal about this episode.

#teenage mutant ninja turtles #tmnt #tmnt 2003 #tmnt 2k3 #tmnt 2003 spoilers #tmnt donatello #tmnt michelangelo #tmnt raphael #tmnt splinter #tmnt april #tmnt kirby #video #The duality of the King: Serves as a touching tribute to Jack Kirby with one of the most bittersweet endings to come out of the 2003 series #But at the same time Donny is such a GOOBER during this episode oh my god

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BIG BARDA By Stjepan Šejić

#Stjepan Šejić #stjepan sejic #dc comics #new gods #jack kirby’s fourth world #big barda #Barda Free #mister miracle

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Darkseid by Jack Kirby

#comics #Darkseid #New Gods #Jack Kirby

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M I R A C L E & B A R D A

#mister miracle #big barda #scott free #fourth world #new gods #jack kirby #dc comics

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This started as a joke on Twitter, and I jokingly asked that I wanted to re-draw this meme.

Somehow a few people actually wanted to see me re-draw this, but with Barda and Scott.

So here I am.

The things I do for my Twitter moots XD

#dccomics #fanart #dc comics #dcfanart #fan art #dccomicsfanart #digital art #new gods #jack kirby #meme #bigbarda #big barda #barda free #scott free #mister miracle

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Big Barda 💪

#Big Barda #DC comics #jack kirby's fourth world #mister miracle #new gods #DC Universe #myart #illustration #pencil drawing

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New Gods of the Fourth World Paper Cut-Outs

#New Gods #Jack Kirby #Fourth World #DC Com #dc comcis #cut-outs #paper art

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New Gods House Ad (1984) by Jack Kirby

#New Gods #Orion #Darkseid #Vintage #Jack Kirby

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So you want to know more about Big Barda

As Tumblr's resident expert on all things Barda, and as Kelly Thompson's Birds of Prey run brings far more attention to the character, I figured it was high time someone stepped in and gave the tumblr world a primer on DC's biggest and boldest heroine.

The Basics:

Introduced in Mister Miracle #4 by Jack Kirby, Big Barda was once the leader of Apokolips' premier death squad, the Female Furies. Trained from birth for a life of violence by Granny Goodness, Barda spent the first 250 years of her life as a living weapon. This all changed when she met Scott Free, a gentle Parademon-in-training with a mysterious past and a knack for escapes. Eventually, she and Scott both escaped to Earth, where they fell in love with both the Earth and each other. She's a lover, she's a fighter, she's a Pokémon card expert, but most of all, SHE BIG.

Barda's signature defining attribute is her raw strength. Her raw muscle allows her to keep up with heavy hitters like Wonder Woman. This isn't to suggest that she's a simple-minded brute, however-- Barda has centuries of military experience under her belt as leader of the Female Furies. She's mastered multiple weapons, including spears, swords, and her signature Mega-Rod.

Below are some reading recommendations for anyone interested in Big Barda:

Essential Runs:

Mister Miracle Vol. 1 #4-18 by Jack Kirby (1971-1974)

This was the run that introduced the world to Big Barda, as well as the Female Furies. If you want to know the basics of Barda, there's no better place to start. This run is collected in a trade, as well as a part in The Fourth World Omnibus Vol. 1.

(NOTE: Even though Barda doesn't appear until issue #4, I suggest you start with Issue #1. It'll help you get acquainted with the rest of the mythos.)

Justice League International #14-24 by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis (1988-1989)

Big Barda was on the JLI! She plays off the other characters as well as ever, and a lot of what's great about her in Jack Kirby's original run is still here! Definitely check this one out if you want to see her in another team setting. This has been collected in this omnibus.

(NOTE: Once again, I recommend you start from issue #1.)

Popular Runs:

Mister Miracle Vol. 4 #1-12 by Tom King and Mitch Gerads (2017-2018)

Yeah, I know.

Listen, Tom King is a writer with... idiosyncrasies to put it nicely. The characters in the periphery of his stories tend to act really out of character, and his dialogue can be clunky at times. That being said, The Scott/Barda dynamic in this book is excellent, and this book has some of the best art that the Fourth World has seen since the 80s. The series has been collected in a trade.

(NOTE: Did you know that the CIA has over 2003 files on Tom King? Look up "Tom King CIA 2003" for more info!)

Mister Miracle: The Great Escape by Varian Johnson and Daniel Isles (2022)

If you're at all interested in the idea of a Young Adult reimagining of Mister Miracle and Big Barda's origin story with an all-black cast, this book was made for you. It's a bit heavy on the YA tropes, but the Scott/Barda dynamic is really solid. It was released as a standalone graphic novel.

Birds of Prey Vol. 5 #1-??? by Kelly Thompson and Leonardo Romero (2023-)

Admit it, this is the reason you're here. The Cassandra Cain & Big Barda is so instantly iconic, I'm surprised no writer has paired them up sooner. It also helps that this book has the single best Barda look since Jack Kirby's original run. Plus, she gets to throw down with Wonder Woman! What's not to love? This run is still ongoing, but the first 6 issues should be getting a trade pretty soon.

(NOTE: I started writing this before BOP #8 dropped, I had no idea about that thing that happens in the newest issue.)

Stories to Avoid:

Action Comics #592-593 by John Byrne (1987)

This is not a comic book-- it's an infohazard designed to cause pain and suffering to anyone who knows of its existence. Its premise is vile and disrespectful on the surface, and it becomes more insidious when you learn the context of its creation. This pair of issues is profoundly evil, rivaling even Avengers #200 in terms of loathsomeness.

For those who dare to investigate this, Content Warnings for rape, mind control, and human trafficking.

Anyway, let's end on something a bit lighter, shall we?

Remember that Mister Miracle YA graphic novel I mentioned earlier? Barda is getting a graphic novel of her own this summer! It's not out at the time of writing, but the preview pages look promising!

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed that introduction to one of my favorite superheroes ever. Please get back to me on this, I have no one else to talk to about Fourth World stuff.

#big barda #barda free #dc comics #mister miracle #scott free #fourth world #new gods #justice league international #jli #birds of prey #jack kirby #keith giffen #j. m. dematteis #varian johnson #daniel isles #kelly thompson #leonardo romero #small bat #black bat #cassandra cain #wonder woman #diana prince #diana of themyscira

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Sigurd from Jack Kirby's GODS portfolio (1972).

The portfolio was four color plates by Kirby of some of the Old Gods of Asgaard - Balduur, Sigurd, Honor and Heimdall . They were predecessors of the New Gods of the Fourth World, which came into being after a great war destroyed Asgaard and it became the twin worlds of New Genesis and Apokolips.

#Sigurd #Jack Kirby's GODS #Old Gods #Asgaard #Jack Kirby

[valjeanzachary]

Wouldn't it be like Crazy if we got, idk a NEW GODS movie?? Wouldn't that be like bonkers?? Like make it the most colorful, wonderous, exciting and fun space opera money can buy. Swooping magical scores that border on John Williams and Horner in their prime. Idk, would be kinda cool imo.

#digital art #drawing #procreate #doodle #illustration #orion #new gods #jack kirby #dcu #new gods movie pls #illust #space opera

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Big Barda by Dan Mora in DCeased 3: War of the Undead Gods

#dan mora #dc comics #dceased #jack kirby’s fourth world #new gods #mister miracle #big barda #comicedit #my edit

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Lord of Apokolips

Jack Kirby

#Darksied #New Gods #Jack Kirby

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New Gods Danhausen (after Jack Kirby)

#comics #danhausen #jack kirby #new gods #pro wrestling #all elite wrestling #orion