The Inhumans #9
Published and © by Marvel, February 1977
Title: “The Inhumans!”
Synopsis: In this reprint tale, a devious ploy by Maximus the Mad drives the Inhumans into battle with the Fantastic Four.
Writer: Jack Kirby
Penciler: Kirby
Inker: Chic Stone
Review: Talk about plotus interruptus. Last issue’s cliffhanger suggested battle with the Kree loomed and this issue’s cover confirms it. Unfortunately, a reprint tale had to be swapped in at the last minute. As far as reprints go, you really can’t go wrong with Jack Kirby. Few artists capture the Inhumans with the power and imagination of their co-creator and Kirby’s art here is top shelf. But the King’s scripting is always a bit clunky, and dated phrases like “chick” and “groovy” seem really out of place following regular writer Doug Moench’s work on this series.
Grade: B
Cool factor: Hey, look, it’s a Jack Kirby reprint!
Not-so-cool factor: Hey, look, it’s a Jack Kirby reprint!
Notable: Reprints the Inhumans stories from 1970’s Amazing Adventures (see reviews of #1 and #2).
Collector’s note: According to the Grand Comics Database, there is a 10p British variant of this issue.
Character quotable: “They’re groovy! I love them all!” – Crystal, giving a shout out to her crazy cousins
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this review appeared in Comics Buyer’s Guide #1653.
