The Eternals #13

Published in July 1977, The Eternals #13 represents the late stage of Jack Kirby’s original run on the Marvel series. Introduced in 1976, the project was Kirby's grand conceptual return to Marvel Comics after his tenure at DC, where he had explored similar mythic themes in his New Gods saga. The series sought to weave ancient mythology into the established Marvel Universe, positing that human history was shaped by the genetic experimentation of the god-like Celestials.

The issue features Kirby’s characteristic kinetic layouts and bold, blocky character designs, which were intended to evoke a sense of cosmic scale and antiquity. At the time, the series faced lukewarm commercial reception, struggling to find a consistent audience that could grasp its high-concept, non-traditional superhero narrative. Despite its lack of initial broad popularity, the title is now regarded as a foundational text for the deeper cosmic lore that would later define the modern Marvel Universe.