My Jack Kirby inspired Star Trek: Discovery comic panel

[GeekFilter]

Last night I was on Twitter and Mike Johnson, IDW writer, mentioned that he was listening to the Thor Ragnarok soundtrack and wondered how his comic would turn out under the influence of the music. One of the artists, Megan Levens, mentioned that now she wanted to draw The Enterprise surrounded by “Kirby crackles”*. Well, to me that seems a lot like the effect of the spore drive from Discovery so I made this! It was the first time I tried to imitate that style, and I have to admit I am pretty happy with the result!

* The sort of electric/spacey look Jack Kirby comic book artist Jack Kirby was famous for. There is a lot of Kirby design influence in the new Thor movie.

https://geekfilter-blog.tumblr.com/...y-inspired-discovery-comic-page-so-last-night

 

[Kaiser]

Very well done Also reminds me of 80's DC Comics for Trek

 

[Tosk]

Very nice!

 

[Mage]

That looks awesome!!!

Also, the first time I noticed that it's basicly called the DASH-drive.

 

[Santaman]

Very nice!

 

[Cyfa]

Wow! That looks really authentic. Great job!

Also, the first time I noticed that it's basicly called the DASH-drive.

- I've been wondering if anyone else had noticed, as I haven't seen mention of it anywhere (admittedly, I don't spend a great deal of time in the Discovery thread section...).

 

[Captain of the USS Averof]

That’s amazing work @GeekFilter ! Kirby’s style goes well with the Discovery’s spore drive jump effect. Heck, The King’s style goes well with everything!

 

[DeMilburn]

Love seeing you post work on Twitter and love your work! This is amazing!!!

 

[Michael]

Very nice! Love the “Kirby Krackles” effect and you integrated it very well.

Reminds me of this panel from the origin story of the Silver Surfer, which has always been one of my favorites:

 

[Redfern]

"Kirby Krackles" as a term always makes me smile. The name makes me think of a breakfast cereal for superheroes.

 

[GeekFilter]

Wow! That looks really authentic. Great job!

- I've been wondering if anyone else had noticed, as I haven't seen mention of it anywhere (admittedly, I don't spend a great deal of time in the Discovery thread section...).

Yeah, I hadn't either so I thought if there was a 1970s comic it totally would have called it out Just like SHIELD!

 

[GeekFilter]

Love seeing you post work on Twitter and love your work! This is amazing!!!

Aww thank you! I felt like I channeled someone else. When I was done with it I was like "Even I want a print of this!"

 

[The Lensman]

"Kirby Krackles" as a term always makes me smile. The name makes me think of a breakfast cereal for superheroes.

I've heard that term, but I always call them "Kirby Dots".

Nice work GeekFilter! I always like a Kirby / Trek mashup.

 

[publiusr]

Gotta have the square fingers.

 

[Captain of the USS Averof]

Reminds me of this panel from the origin story of the Silver Surfer, which has always been one of my favorites:

Gotta have the square fingers.

That would be just perfect for a "Who Mourns for Adonais?" art piece!

 

[FormerLurker]

That Silver Surfer panel is by John Buscema, not Jack Kirby.