The Jack Kirby Omnibus #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis second volume of DC's Jack Kirby Omnibus series collects a wide range of the King's 1970s work for the publisher, including his runs on The Demon, Kamandi, and OMAC, as well as his creation of the Fourth World titles like The New Gods and Mister Miracle. The volume showcases Kirby's distinctive storytelling and cosmic-scale concepts during his influential tenure at DC.
"General Electric Page 16" from The Jack Kirby Omnibus #2 (2013) delivers a sharp, pulpy sci-fi mystery rooted in the Daily Planet’s newsroom, where the Challengers of the Unknown turn to Superman for help after uncovering a Kryptonian letter on a mysterious card. Written by Bob Rozakis and brought to life with Kirby’s dynamic art and Alex Toth’s precise lines—inked and colored by Greg Theakston and lettered by John Costanza—this story blends cosmic intrigue with classic superhero teamwork. The cover, a striking piece by Jack Kirby himself, captures the tension of the moment, making it a must-have for fans of Kirby’s visionary work.
In the hidden sanctuary where the deformed live in peace, Johnny Parker finds unexpected love with Elena, the quiet and kind secretary. But when he uncovers her secret, the fragile safety of their world begins to unravel—leaving him to confront the greatest horror of them all.
Sylvia Brewster’s evening with Doctor Tony Austin takes a sudden turn when a storm strands them at the Sheridan home, where the doctor must make a house call. As the night unfolds, the quiet tension of the isolated house gives way to unsettling revelations, and Sylvia begins to uncover a secret buried deep within Bart Sheridan’s family.
In "General Electric," the Sandman ventures into the subconscious of a young boy named Jed, drawn by a troubling dream that signals a growing threat. There, he confronts the enigmatic General Electric, a Japanese scientist driven by a deep-seated vendetta against the United States, setting the stage for a clash between dream and reality.
In "The Invasion of the Frog Men!", a young boy named Jed must answer the call of the Sandman when the mysterious Frog Men launch a sinister attack, kidnapping a queen and threatening to overrun the world. Though he’s been sent away from his home on Dolphin Island and mistreated by his aunt and uncle, Jed finds himself drawn back into a battle far greater than he ever imagined.
In "Power Beyond Price!", Darkseid's Emissaries of Doom descend on Earth, each pairing with a notorious villain to amplify their threat—turning the likes of Lex Luthor, the Joker, and the Penguin into something far more dangerous. As Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the Justice League scramble to respond, the line between hero and villain blurs in a battle where power comes at a price neither side expected.
In "Clash against Chaos," the Justice League faces a coordinated assault from their most dangerous foes, as Superman and Flash take on Lex Luthor while the rest of the team splits to confront other threats. With the Emissaries of Doom stirring chaos across the globe, heroes like Green Lantern, Aquaman, Batman, Robin, Hawkman, and Wonder Woman must stand together against a tide of villains including the Joker, Penguin, and Brainiac—all while Lois Lane watches from the shadows, caught in the storm.
In "Amazons at War," the Amazons—led by Queen Hippolyta—turn against Earth, their minds twisted by Brainiac’s manipulation. As heroes like Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman, and Green Lantern rush to stop the chaos, Brainiac unleashes a shocking transformation, de-evolving Superman into a Super-Barbarian while the battle rages on.
In "Earth's Last Stand," the mightiest heroes and their most infamous foes are forced into an uneasy alliance when the Emissaries of Doom summon them to Apokolips, leaving Earth defenseless as Darkseid's forces descend upon it. With Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, and the rest of the Justice League trapped on the war-torn planet, even the likes of Lex Luthor, the Joker, and the Penguin must set aside their differences to face an existential threat — but can unity survive when the real enemy is already at home?
In "Give Me Power... Give Me Your World!", the Challengers of the Unknown—Ace Morgan, Rocky Davis, Red Ryan, and Prof Haley—turn to Superman at the Daily Planet when a mysterious Kryptonian letter on a card leads them into a dangerous mystery. With help from Mr. Jenkins and the memory of Jor-El and Lara in a flashback, Superman and the team must outwit Zo-Mar, a Kryptonian criminal wielding a mind-slaving card, before he takes control of them all.
In "Time Upon Time Upon Time," Wonder Woman, Dr. Fate, and Green Lantern race across history to uncover one of Darkseid’s ancient seeds, arriving in a forgotten past where the mysterious Easter Island statues rise from the earth. As the trio investigates the enigmatic origins of the monoliths, they find themselves caught in a timeless mystery that tests their resolve and reveals echoes of a war older than memory.
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Reprinted in Action Comics #5 (2017)
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