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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.
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, 2021 · Jack Kirby's legacy lives on in every comic mag, every month at Marvel. To celebrate the 104th anniversary of Kirby's birth, Marvel.com is taking a look back at three times he illustrated an issue #104 within the Marvel Universe, each of which stand as unique time capsules for his work at that moment. Onward!
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.
Nov 4, 2021 · But most of his signature heroes were birthed with artist Jack Kirby, who many have seen as an unsung hero in a creative explosion compared to another famous ’60s writing duo, John Lennon and...
Jun 23, 2024 · 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.
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.
