He briefly attended the pratt institute in brooklyn before serving in world war ii. Jack kirby s original art for the cover of black panther january inks by john verpoorten. Jack kirby was born in new york city, ny on august 28, 1917. Marvel, jack kirby, and the comicbook artists plight a decadesold legal battle is a reminder of how hard many creators have to fight to get credit and. The average comicbook reader, however, would be better advised to go for the dc fourth world omnibus editions where the whole cosmic saga is collected and reproduced at slightly larger than comicbook size in lovingly recreated full colour. Jack the king kirby was an influential comic book writer and artist, particularly famous for creating or cocreating some of the most famous characters for both dc comics and marvel comics. The drama of that sequence was first commented on and popularized by gil kane. But this is also probably due to the work for hire status of the ame. Bradstreet, who started out in 1990 with a oneoff comic book called dragon chiang, is mostly a cover artist. If youre a fan of the legendary comicbook artist jack kirby, who cocreated the fantastic four, the xmen, and the hulk with stan lee, than you are used to the artist not getting as much credit. Comic book artist, writer, and editor who cocreated the superhero captain america in 1940 with joe simon. Famous marvel comic book artists a knowledge archive. Gallery of jack kirby comic art, high res with art zoom. A visual examination of how comic book artist jack kirby masterfully used action to pull in readers and advance the story.
These strips were published in an oversize comic called jumbo after kirby was no. August 28, 1917 february 6, 1994 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. Masters of comic book art eisner, kirby, ditko, adams. Popeye emulation, proved to be kirbys most popular strip of the period.
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. They are the distributors of comics featuring xmen, the incredible hulk, captain america and of course the other avengers, spiderman and the fantastic four. One of the most extensive collections of jack kirby comic art is at your fingertips. Marvel settles with family of comics artist jack kirby. Jack kirby jacob kurtzberg was an american comic book artist, writer and editor. He drew various comic strips under different pseudonyms, ultimately settling on jack kirby. Mar 11, 2014 he created the character dogwelder, featured in the comic book series hitman by garth ennis. Jack kirby favorite comics artist and writer of all time. Sadly, he passed away on 6 february 1994, aged 76, due to heart failure. The comicbook artist jack kirby in 1992susan skaar kirby museum. 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.
To do justice to the art of kirby is a daunting task but his art is only a part of his outstanding abilities. Comment below and tell us which comic artist youd like to see featured next. Jack kirby august 28, 1917 february 6, 1994 was a famous comic book artist. Not only a great artist and cartoonist, but a breathtaking visual stylist who created a large portion. Jack kirby was perhaps the greatest, most inventive comics creator of the 20th century. Jack kirby, born jacob kurtzberg, was an american comic book artist who created innumerable original characters, such as the incredible hulk, captain america, and the fantastic four. The character was an instant hit with readers, selling more than one million copies with his second issue. 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.
Fantastic, the human torch, the invisible girl and the everloving thing introduced a bold new era in comics. Jack kirby comic artist the most popular comic art by jack kirby. 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. This year marks the centenary of two worldchanging events. The title speaks of the comic art of jack kirby but there are only a few pages of art inside. This category lists fictional characters created or cocreated by american comic book artist and writer jack kirby. Jack kirby celebrity biography, zodiac sign and famous quotes. 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. Aug 28, 2019 beyond that, fantastic four was where jack kirby redefined modern comic book art, giving us the structure, pacing, and design elements that still define comic books to this day. Sep 01, 2016 marvel, jack kirby, and the comicbook artist s plight a decadesold legal battle is a reminder of how hard many creators have to fight to get credit and compensation for their own work. The 10 greatest comic book artists of all time creative bloq. The comic book artist finally gets the recognition he.
Black panther, issue cover is a great example of work by jack kirby. Oct 01, 2015 many would place his name at the top of any comic book artist related list, for his work has undeniably defined the culture of comics. Marvel, jack kirby, and the comicbook artists plight the atlantic. The lone rider appeared in the comic book famous funnies by eastern color. He created the character dogwelder, featured in the comic book series hitman by garth ennis.
Jack kirby simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Dec 04, 2012 here are ten marvelous comic book artists through the years, whove never failed to make sheer magic appear at the flick of their wrists. 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. Jack kirby was born jacob kurtzberg on 28 august 1917 in new york city.
From his tough jewish immigrant beginnings on new york citys lower east side, to the comic book publishing houses of midtown manhattan, to brooklyn and the suburbs of nassau county, to thousand oaks in ventura county, california, jack kirbys mind and hand brought us countless visually powerful stories and images. With new gods announced as the next blockbuster superhero movie, its time the king was. Jack kirby born august 28, 1917 is famous for being comic book artist. Jack kirby in 1971, at home in thousand oaks, calif. In some cases, the backs can yield hidden treasures. Enjoy this awesomeness and disregard the order in which these artists are listed. After much deserved recognition in the mainstream press for his accomplishments, in 1987, jack kirby became one of the three inaugural inductees of the will eisner comic book hall of fame. He got into comics at age 21 when he got a steady gig at the will eisner studio. Jack kirby is the most important creator in the history of comics, and the fantastic four is one of his greatest achievements. Jack is best known for creating captain america in the 40s with joe simon with timely comics. Simon and kirby was the most famous double act in comics, probably even beating siegel and shuster. Jack kirby 19171994 was an influential comic book artist and writer. Beyond that, fantastic four was where jack kirby redefined modern comic book art, giving us the structure, pacing, and design elements that still define comic books to this day.
An early source of artinspiration, for example, was alex raymonds flash gordon. 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. Kirby worked with joe simon to create captain america. As a favor for a small publisher, kirby had created a comic book called battle. Jack kirby was an american comic book artist, writer and editor, widely regarded as one of the mediums major. Jack kirbys lord of light concept art used by the cia for. Welcome to the jack kirby shop sign in or create an account. With all due respect to the gentlemen listed below, the gap between jack kirby and the rest of the field might just as well be an ocean. Before anyone cries outrage at why george perez and walt simonson are not on this list, despite continuing to produce amazing work, please remember that were just talking about seminal works from the last 25 years. He worked with stan lee to create superhero characters the fantastic four, xmen, and the hulk. Jack kirby is widely regarded as the king of comics, with a career in comics that started in the late 1930s until his passing in 1994. Jack kirby biography facts, childhood, family life of. Comic book fans and creators from all over the world are spending today sharing their favorite memories on social media about the comic book icon. Wellregarded by his peers and fans as king kirby, he began working at marvel comics then timely comics in 1940 with frequent collaborator joe simon.
A spotlight of 100 of jack kirbys greatest comic book creations. On offer were articles about kirbys creation of famous marvel. This is an incredible resource to art historians, collectors and comic book fans. In 1917, kirby was born under the name jacob kurtzberg on the lower east side of manhattan in new york city. Not only a great artist and cartoonist, but a breathtaking visual stylist who created a large portion of the storytelling language every comic artist uses today. A list of my favorite images of famous people reading comic books or cartoon strips. Growing up poor in new york city, kurtzberg entered the nascent comics industry in the 1930s. An erudite and academic work which is extremely well written, this book is a must for the discerning reader with an emphasis on discerning. The comic book artist finally gets the recognition he deserves. Which comic book artists, aside from jack kirby, started. Jack kirby celebrity biography, zodiac sign and famous. 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, including captain america, iron man, fantastic four, xmenand the hulk. Learn about the most famous comic book artists including zhc, masashi kishimoto, andrew hussie, hiro mashima, hirohiko araki and many more.
Oct 26, 2012 if youre a fan of the legendary comicbook artist jack kirby, who cocreated the fantastic four, the xmen, and the hulk with stan lee, than you are used to the artist not getting as much credit. Jun 11, 2019 to celebrate the last 25 years in comics, were looking back at the greatest comic book artists from the last quarter century. Aug 28, 2017 today would have been the 100th birthday of legendary comic book artist jack kirby. If stan plucked jack from obscurity then jack should be grateful. The names simon and kirby even appeared on covers, because their names sold comics. He grew up in new york city and learned to draw cartoon figures by tracing characters from comic strips and editorial cartoons.
This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total. The comics art of jack kirby and curated comic book apocalypse, a kirby art show at california state university northridge says the artist. Legendary and influential comic book artist who cocreated the marvel comics characters captain america, the fantastic four, the hulk, thor, the xmen, the black panther, and silver surfer. Jack kirbys lord of light concept art used by the cia for argo. The comics art of jack kirby great comics artists series 9781617031786. Jack kirby biography facts, childhood, family life of comic. 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. Jack kirby comic artist the most popular comic art by. The aspired system, discussing hope for present democratic system. Born and raised in the us, he was a selftaught artist. Nicknamed the king of comics, he has been a driving force behind the industry during both the golden age of comic. Jack kirby comic book artist and writer on this day. Jack kirby art comic book collection steve ditko comic artist comic book artists comic books art comic book. Jack kirby, original name jacob kurtzberg, born august 28, 1917, new york, new york, u.
Sep 25, 2015 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, featuring. The top 100 artists of american comic books atlas comics. Jack kirby net worth, salary, age, height, bio, wiki. Mar 25, 2016 a visual examination of how comic book artist jack kirby masterfully used action to pull in readers and advance the story. 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, featuring. As such, he lends the unique ability to raise your expectations about the.