Business Wars Marvel vs DC - Schemes, Scans, and Double Crosses | 4
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Apr 3, 2018 In this episode, the podcast explores the shocking defection of Jack Kirby from Marvel to DC, the creation of the Fourth World comics, suspicions of espionage and plagiarism, and the billion-dollar battle between Marvel and DC over superhero characters.
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Kirby's Defection
- In 1970, Jack Kirby, co-creator of the Marvel Universe, left Marvel for DC Comics.
- This was a major industry shock, comparable to a star athlete switching teams.
DC's Kirby Ads & Secrecy
- DC Comics ran ads teasing Kirby's arrival without mentioning his name, calling him "The Great One".
- There was high secrecy surrounding Kirby's projects at DC, even from other DC employees, due to fears of leaks to Marvel.
Kirby's Paranoia
- Kirby was paranoid about Marvel stealing his ideas, particularly his concept "Galaxy Green".
- This paranoia stemmed from an incident where a similar story by Stan Lee appeared in a Marvel magazine after Kirby proposed it to DC.