Solving The Anti-Life Equation | Jack Kirby’s New Gods

Today’s video covers Jack Kirby’s Fourth World, specifically New Gods and The Forever People, and highlighting themes and politics presented in the story. We dive into the meaning of the Anti-Life Equation, and the intent by Jack Kirby.

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0:00 Introduction
1:38 A History Lesson
4:41 What Is Anti-Life?
6:58 The Subtext Is The Text
11:40 Jack Kirby Talks About The Source
12:47 Return To The Stories
18:19 Jack Kirby Speaks On New Gods