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Creation & Design

Jack Kirby was a pioneering comic book artist and writer, known for his dynamic art style and innovative storytelling techniques. He co-created many iconic characters and series.

Early Years

Kirby began his career in the 1930s, working for various comic book publishers before gaining fame at Timely Comics (now Marvel) during the Golden Age of Comics.

Character Development

Throughout his career, Kirby's style evolved, and he became known for his bold, dynamic art and complex storytelling, influencing generations of comic book creators.

Cultural Reception

Kirby's work has been critically acclaimed and is considered foundational in the comic book industry.

Character Details

Real Name:
Jacob Kurtzberg
First Appearance:
Boy Commandos #1
Aliases:
The King of Comics, The King
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Image Comics
Abilities:
Artistic Genius, Storytelling, Character Creation
Equipment:
Pencil, Ink, Paper
Weight:
N/A
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Boy Commandos #1
DC ⋅ 1942
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Boy Commandos #1
 
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1st appearance and origin of Liberty Belle, a hero who is powered by the ringing of the Liberty Bell

1st appearance of Jack Kirby illustrated in a story

Jack Kirby and Joe Simon appear as illustrated characters in a story titled 'Satan Wears a Swastika'

Headline Comics #37
Prize ⋅ 1949
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Headline Comics #37
 
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Photo cover depicts legendary artist/writer Jack Kirby as a criminal (sitting) being arrested by famed artist/writer Joe Simon (standing)

Millie the Model #107
Marvel ⋅ 1962
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Millie the Model #107
 
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Written by Stan Lee, illustrated by Stan Goldberg

Millie the Model poses for a monster story that Jack Kirby is working on

Patsy and Hedy #88
Marvel ⋅ 1963
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Patsy and Hedy #88
 
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Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Al Hartley

Jack Kirby appears as an artist in town looking for a model for the next cover of Love Romances

Fantastic Four #102
Marvel ⋅ 1970
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Fantastic Four #102
 
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Final continuous Stan Lee and Jack Kirby collaboration on the Fantastic Four title

Unpublished Kirby art used for Fantastic Four #108 but this issue marks the end of an ongoing creative team-up that began with the publication of The Fantastic Four #1

Detective Comics #452
DC ⋅ 1975
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Detective Comics #452
 
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Unnamed cameo appearances by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby as members of The Crime Exchange

2000 AD #638
Rebellion ⋅ 1989
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2000 AD #638
 
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Features a six-page story titled 'Kirby's Demon' about a young boy named Jack Kirby who summons a demon

K.I.N.G., Kirby Is Not Gone #1
Krash Pow Studios ⋅ 1994
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K.I.N.G., Kirby Is Not Gone #1
 
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One-shot tribute to Jack Kirby following his death on February 6, 1994

Various creators contribute a one-page illustration of Jack Kirby or one of the characters he created paying their respects

Fantastic Four #27
Marvel ⋅ 2000
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Fantastic Four #27
 
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Marriage of Sue Storm and Dr. Doom, impersonated by Reed Richards

Cameo appearance of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Chris Claremont and other creators in the Marvel Bullpen

Fantastic Four #511
Marvel ⋅ 2004
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Fantastic Four #511
 
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Cameo appearance of legendary artist, Jack Kirby as a god-like creator who is speculated to be the One-Above-All but not the Celestial version

Free Comic Book Day 2020: Jack Kirby - The Epic Life of the King of Comics #1
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Ten Speed Press ⋅ 2020
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Free Comic Book Day 2020: Jack Kirby - The Epic Life of the King of Comics #1
 
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Biography of Jack Kirby

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