He is regarded by historians and fans as one of the major innovators and most influential creators in the comic book medium, thus earning the nickname king. Jack kirby celebrity biography, zodiac sign and famous. Jack kirby august 28, 1917 february 6, 1994 was a famous comic book artist. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
In some cases, the backs can yield hidden treasures. The comic book artist finally gets the recognition he. A man discovers a hammer that can produce the weather. He briefly attended the pratt institute in brooklyn before serving in world war ii. He worked with both of the industrys main publishers marvel and dc, and was responsible for the creation of many of the formats bestknown characters. Among them was comics giant jack kirby, who jumped at the chance to do a prisoner comic book when he returned to marvel in the mid1970s. Jack kirby was perhaps the greatest, most inventive comics creator of the 20th century. Decades after his passing, jack kirby is still the undisputed king of comic books. Jack kirby, original name jacob kurtzberg, born august 28, 1917, new york, new york, u.
See more ideas about comic covers, jack kirby and classic comics. Jack kirby 19171994 was an influential comic book artist and writer. This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total. An early source of artinspiration, for example, was alex raymonds flash gordon. He worked with stan lee to create superhero characters the fantastic four, xmen, and the hulk. Long live the king decades after his passing, jack kirby is still the undisputed king of comic books. Sadly, the period of his career from the 1970s onwards seemed to be littered with failed attempts by kirby to expand on his mythology. Early on, kirby s drawings became more than just lines on a page, they became the raw material for stories. Jack kirby simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. He got his first professional work at the age of 16. He may not be with us anymore, but his influence is felt every day in nearly every comic book on the stands. Jack kirby was one of the most influential comic book artists and writers of the united states, and one of the innovators of the superhero genre. At this young age, he drew the title story in the first issue of hulk weekly for marvel uk.
Having never seen king kong, monsteroso doesnt realise its not a great idea for. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. A spotlight of 100 of jack kirbys greatest comic book creations. Jack kirby s lord of light concept art used by the cia for argo. On offer were articles about kirbys creation of famous marvel. Jack kirbys lord of light concept art used by the cia for. Wik is dedicated to the genius of jack kirby, whose imagination has and continues to inspire generations. The character was an instant hit with readers, selling more than one million copies with his second issue. He entered the nascent comics industry in the 1930s, drawing various comics features under different pen names, including jack curtiss, before ultimately settling on jack kirby. Jack kirby was there at the beginning of the comic book. Jack is best known for creating captain america in the 40s with joe simon with timely comics.
Marvel comics art marvel comic books comic books art comic. Born and raised in the us, he was a selftaught artist. Stan lee went on to work for the company that would eventually become marvel comics. Jack kirby comic artist the most popular comic art by. So being able to add this jack kirby bill everett thor piece is a great joy. These days, few editors stress the use of jack s technique, and i believe the business suffers for that.
Jack kirby was an american writer, editor and comic book artist, who is often regarded as one of the most influential artists in his field for bringing about a string of innovations that went on to define the industry. One of the most extensive collections of jack kirby comic art is at your fingertips. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 290 total. This year has been a bummer as i have been selling a lot of art this year not by choice and was sad to see some pieces go. Comic book artist, writer, and editor who cocreated the superhero captain america in 1940 with joe simon.
With artist jack kirby, lee launched the superhero team the fantastic four in 1961 and was soon responsible for. Popeye emulation, proved to be kirbys most popular strip of the period. He grew up in new york city and learned to draw cartoon figures by tracing characters from comic strips and editorial cartoons. Jack kirby was one of the greatest creators of american comic book superhero mythology. Jack kirby august 28, 1917 february 6, 1994, born jacob kurtzberg, was an american comic book artist, writer and editor regarded by historians and fans as one of the major innovators and most influential creators in the comic book medium. Glorious godfrey art by jack kirby, dc comics kirby created several other villains to embody fascism, most notably the red skull and doctor doom. Jack kirby was an american comic book artist, writer, and editor, widely. These strips were published in an oversize comic called jumbo after kirby was no. But while soviet communism has all but vanished from the planet. Jack kirby s vibrant artwork graced many marvel comics covers here are just a few. Iron man sketch by jack kirby comic book artists, comic. Encore digital only comics, comic books, cartoonists, art, jack kirby, lego, brick journal. This category lists fictional characters created or cocreated by american comic book artist and writer jack kirby. He is regarded as one of the greatest comic artists of all time.
Jack kirby wrote the book on comics, but it seems nobody wants to go by the book any more. Jacob kirby kurtzberg was an american comic book artist, writer and editor, widely regarded as one of the mediums major innovators and one of its most prolific and influential creators. Lee recognized the fact that kirby had developed an almost perfect comic book formula. Characters and concepts he created and helped create dominate pop culture to this day. Subsequently, for some 20 years, ed owned his own commercial art firm in chicago, acquiring, trading, and selling world class collections of american photography, illustration art, and vintage comic books. Jack kirby biography facts, childhood, family life of.
Gallery of jack kirby comic art, high res with art zoom. A biography on the life of jack kirby, known as the king of comics. Marvel comics, comic books art, comic art, jack kirby art, jack king, great artists. If youre a fan of the legendary comic book artist jack kirby. See more ideas about jack kirby, jack kirby art and comic books art. A comic book artist who began working during the golden age of comic books and continued into the 1990s, jack kirby 19171994 created or cocreated hundreds of characters, including many of todays best known superheroes. Poll which comic book artist drawsdrew thor better. Nicknamed the king of comics, he has been a driving force behind the industry during both the golden age of comic books in the 1940s and the silver age in the 1960s. Comic book artist subscriptions dvds bundles catalog books magazines clearance sale. Search more than 125,000 pieces of original comic art, sketches and paintings for sale from over 45 comic art dealers, comic artists, and marketplaces. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to. What if kirby jack kirby comic art creations, gallery. Masters of comic book art eisner, kirby, ditko, adams.
See thor and his hammer in a dc comic years before journey. Jack kirby comic book artist and writer on this day. Simon and kirby was the most famous double act in comics, probably even beating siegel and shuster. The names simon and kirby even appeared on covers, because their names sold comics. This year marks the centenary of two worldchanging events. Jack kirby comic artist the most popular comic art by jack kirby. An unauthorized graphic biography of the comic book artist jack kirby 19171994. The firstperson narration in this work is a literary device. A visual examination of how comic book artist jack kirby masterfully used action to pull in readers and advance the story. In 1917, kirby was born under the name jacob kurtzberg on the lower east side of manhattan in new york city. Jacob kirby kurtzberg was an american comic book artist, writer and editor, widely regarded as one of the. Comment below and tell us which comic artist youd like to see featured next.
In the 1950s kirby created the challengers of the unknown for national comics dc, and also worked on the strip sky masters of the space force. Kirby worked with joe simon to create captain america. A comic book artist who began working during the golden age of comic books and continued into the 1990s, jack kirby 19171994 created or co created hundreds of characters, including many of todays best known superheroes. This is an incredible resource to art historians, collectors and comic book fans. Jack kirby was a renowned american writer, comic book artist and editor best remembered for being the cocreator of a number of famous characters such as captain america, the hulk and the xmen. Okay, thats the famous debut of thor by jack kirby, who was a big fan of norse mythology. Trace the evolution of comics from the golden age beginning in the 30s to todays best selling graphic novels with the masters of comic book art. This is a biographynot an autobiography or memoir, writes scioli on the first page.
This research and educational website celebrates the work of jack kirby, comic book creator and artist for over six decades. Jack kirby has received worldwide recognition for his long comic book career and accomplishments. The comicbook artist jack kirby in 1992susan skaar kirby museum. Special achievement by an individual 1971 jack kirby, born jacob kurtzberg, was an american comicbook artist who created innumerable original characters, such as the incredible hulk, captain america, and the fantastic four. The comics art of jack kirby great comics artists series 9781617031786.