Comic Title: Jack Kirby's New Gods TPB
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 1998
On Sale Date: December 17, 1997 Direct Market Date December 17, 1997
Source: Previews, Vol. 7 #10 (#106)

Direct Market Date December 17, 1997
Source: ComicList, Diamond : New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, December 17, 1997

Direct Market Date December 17, 1997
Source: Comic Shop News, #545

Shipping Date December 17, 1997
Source: Comics Buyers Guide, #1257

Direct Market Date August 20, 1997
Source: Previews, Vol. 7 #6 (#102)

Shipping Date August 20, 1997
Source: Comics Buyers Guide, #1240

Cover Price: $11.95
Page Count: 304
Editor: Bob Kahan

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "Introducing Fastbak"
Pages: 4

Feature(s):
New Gods (of Earth-1)

Writer/Penciller: Jack Kirby
Inker: Vince Colletta

Reprinted From:
New Gods #5 (1971)

Feature Character(s)

• Fastbak (first appearance; next appearance in New Gods #8)

Supporting Character(s)

• Highfather (last appearance in New Gods #5; next appearance in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #147)

Other Character(s)

• Several young residents of New Genesis (no further appearances)
• Two monitors (New Genesis peace officers; no further appearances)

Comments:
This story features: "The Young Gods of Supertown"

Synopsis:
A youth named Fastbak takes a joy ride in the skies above New Genesis using his aero-pads. He is pursued by two monitors sent to maintain order. Fastbak eludes them and inspires other young people to take flight. Eventually, Fastbak breaks off his antics in time to lend his voice to a performance for Highfather himself.