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Jack Kirby. Jack Kirby [1] (born Jacob Kurtzberg; August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994) was an American comic book artist, widely regarded as one of the medium's major innovators and one of its most prolific and influential creators.
May 1, 2024 · Jack Kirby (born August 28, 1917, New York, New York, U.S.—died February 6, 1994, Thousand Oaks, California) was an American comic book artist who helped create hundreds of original characters, including Captain America, the Incredible Hulk, and the Fantastic Four.
Aug 28, 2017 · Born and raised on the Lower East Side, Jack Kirby (born Jacob Kurtzberg) created or co-created some of the most enduring characters and stories in comics (Captain America, Avengers, Hulk, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Silver Surfer, Darkseid, among hundreds of others).
The show will include approximately 50 pages of original artwork by Jack Kirby, along with new works by over 70 contemporary artists, and plenty of exciting surprises. Jack Kirby is widely recognized as one of the most influential and prolific creators in the history of comics.
Jack Kirby passed away on February 6, 1994, leaving behind a legion of fans and ideas, and a creative legacy not likely to ever be matched in the comics field. As is obvious, it has not been within the scope of this book to encompass all of Kirby’s creations and his many facets.
Celebrating the birthday of Jack "The King" Kirby! The co-creator of legendary hits like the Fantastic Four, Hulk, Thor, and the X-Men, Kirby’s decades-long career built a legacy that stands tall today.
6 days ago · Jack Kirby at 105. 105 years ago tomorrow — August 28, 1917 — Jacob Kurtzberg was born at 147 Essex Street on NYC’s Lower East Side, the first native-born American in his family. His parents, Rose and Ben, were immigrants from Galicia, in what was then the Austrian-Hungarian Empire.
