"modern sensibilities" are HIGHLY overrated.
   The "wackiness" of much of Kirby's work is actually reflective of a much MORE adult sensibility than the "grim and gritty" attitude of most modern comics.Thor trying to connect with "mortals" by hanging out in a malt shop and the Thing getting pranky hate mail may seem…

Their crime comics are pretty awesome, too.

FUN FACT: Kirby and Zappa were close friends:
http://herocomplex.latimes….