I love his work ever since i could remember ,i say around six or seven way back in the early seventies. i used to draw a lot in the eighties and Jack King Kirby was my idol and still . He actually motivated me by his art work . He inspired me to the point i adapted a lot of his drawing style as an artist. R.I.P. Jack we love you . i really love his work.
Not to mention working like hell (along with a fair number of other people) to try and get Kirby’s original art returned to him and seeing that Roz Kirby (Jack’s wife) actually got a bit of money from Marvel after Kirby’s death, as opposed to what Kirby and his family got from Marvel during his lifetime, almost nothing.
Are you serious? It’s bad enough that he wasnt recognised for his level of skill in the comic business, but for him not to get any cash at all. That’s disgusting.
in a weird way this is bias towards stan lee i mean he made spiderman(the imagination) but jack kirby made spiderman the figure. same goes to bob kane whom him and kirby made batman
To novoneiro: Jack Kirby did indeed stick up for himself. You must understand however, those were different times. Laws then didn’t necessarily favor or protect visual artists as they do today. I have to say that Stan Lee himself most probably took unnecessary credit for some of Kirby’s original ideas and input into the company as a whole. What would Jack Kirby command salary wise? You can bet with today’s laws he would be rich many times over!
To novoneiro: Jack Kirby did indeed stick up for himself. You must understand however, those were different times. Laws then didn’t necessarily favor or protect visual artists as they do today. I have to say that Stan Lee himself most probably took unnecessary credit for some of Kirby’s original ideas and input into the company as a whole. What would Jack Kirby command salary wise? You can bet with today’s laws he would be rich many times over!
To novoneiro: Jack Kirby did indeed stick up for himself. You must understand however, those were different times. Laws then didn’t necessarily favor or protect visual artists as they do today. I have to say that Stan Lee himself most probably took unnecessary credit for some of Kirby’s original ideas and input into the company as a whole. What would Jack Kirby command salary wise? You can bet with today’s laws he would be rich many times over!
To novoneiro: Jack Kirby did indeed stick up for himself. You must understand however, those were different times. Laws then didn’t necessarily favor or protect visual artists as they do today. I have to say that Stan Lee himself most probably took unnecessary credit for some of Kirby’s original ideas and input into the company as a whole. What would Jack Kirby command salary wise? You can bet with today’s laws he would be rich many times over!
Jack Kirby’s vision certainly made an indelible blueprint in the way I see the world. The new Marvel films with their computerized graphic are cool, but they just don’t have that magic that those comics had.
tis sucks at kirby died. He was by far the best of the comic book artists
RIP JACK THE KING KIRBY
Damn, the whole thing about Jack not getting the proper recognition for Hulk and CA made me feel real bad for the guy, especially ’cause it’s true.
I just put myself in his place and it must be so painful.
I was hoping they would talk about the Kirby krackles/dots though, hehe. Anyway, nice little doc, thanks for the post!
I love his work ever since i could remember ,i say around six or seven way back in the early seventies. i used to draw a lot in the eighties and Jack King Kirby was my idol and still . He actually motivated me by his art work . He inspired me to the point i adapted a lot of his drawing style as an artist. R.I.P. Jack we love you . i really love his work.
R.I.P Jack you will never be forgotten
Not to mention working like hell (along with a fair number of other people) to try and get Kirby’s original art returned to him and seeing that Roz Kirby (Jack’s wife) actually got a bit of money from Marvel after Kirby’s death, as opposed to what Kirby and his family got from Marvel during his lifetime, almost nothing.
Hulk CA FF X-Men Black Panther Iron Man Thor Gi-Ant man and on and on and on
Ask Stan Lee about THE KING. He’ll tell you who was the greater artist/storyteller
Are you serious? It’s bad enough that he wasnt recognised for his level of skill in the comic business, but for him not to get any cash at all. That’s disgusting.
the real mary jane watson
in a weird way this is bias towards stan lee i mean he made spiderman(the imagination) but jack kirby made spiderman the figure. same goes to bob kane whom him and kirby made batman
Hey Nike–WHAT???
I might be wrong, but I don’t remember Kirby ever drawing Batman, but maybe you are thinking of Bill Finger.
I never knew that kirby did so much. I always thought stan lee created all the characters. Kirby should have stuck up for himself more.
@NikeAurrs45 what?
To novoneiro: Jack Kirby did indeed stick up for himself. You must understand however, those were different times. Laws then didn’t necessarily favor or protect visual artists as they do today. I have to say that Stan Lee himself most probably took unnecessary credit for some of Kirby’s original ideas and input into the company as a whole. What would Jack Kirby command salary wise? You can bet with today’s laws he would be rich many times over!
To novoneiro: Jack Kirby did indeed stick up for himself. You must understand however, those were different times. Laws then didn’t necessarily favor or protect visual artists as they do today. I have to say that Stan Lee himself most probably took unnecessary credit for some of Kirby’s original ideas and input into the company as a whole. What would Jack Kirby command salary wise? You can bet with today’s laws he would be rich many times over!
To novoneiro: Jack Kirby did indeed stick up for himself. You must understand however, those were different times. Laws then didn’t necessarily favor or protect visual artists as they do today. I have to say that Stan Lee himself most probably took unnecessary credit for some of Kirby’s original ideas and input into the company as a whole. What would Jack Kirby command salary wise? You can bet with today’s laws he would be rich many times over!
To novoneiro: Jack Kirby did indeed stick up for himself. You must understand however, those were different times. Laws then didn’t necessarily favor or protect visual artists as they do today. I have to say that Stan Lee himself most probably took unnecessary credit for some of Kirby’s original ideas and input into the company as a whole. What would Jack Kirby command salary wise? You can bet with today’s laws he would be rich many times over!
Jack Kirby’s vision certainly made an indelible blueprint in the way I see the world. The new Marvel films with their computerized graphic are cool, but they just don’t have that magic that those comics had.
Wow. That was awesome.
R.i.p Jack Kirby you’ll have your place in history, the people no who the real king of comics is you.
Why the X-Men fight with the Avengers?
Jack Kirby was very inspirational to all. He is missed. R.I.P. King.
so in other words, stan lee is an asshole 4 taking all the credit.
THANK YOU JACK KIRBY FOR MY COOL CHILDHOOD