By the early 1970s, he'd already spent 30 pioneering years innovating and exploring the comics art form. In the world of comic books, few writers or artists loom as large as the legendary Jack Kirby.

New York: Marvel Worldwide Inc, 2015.For the first time, DC collects the 1970s and 1980s short-run comics by prolific writer/artist Jack Kirby in one massive hardcover featuring the Demon, OMAC, Super Powers, The Losers and many more. Jack Kirby, Pencils and Inks: Artisan Edition. San Diego, CA: IDW Publishing, 2016. Jack Kirby's Fourth World Omnibus. New York: DC Comics, 2007. Challengers of the Unknown Omnibus. London: Titan, 2012. Kirby: King of Comics. New York: Abrams, 2007. “A Complete History of American Comic Books,” by Shirrel RhoadesĮvanier, Mark.“Hanna-Barbera: The Architects of Saturday Morning,” by Jesse Kowalski.Visit artist's website Illustrations by Jack Kirby The X-Men ( The X-Men #1, September 1963) The Vision ( Marvel Mystery Comics #13, November 1940) Thor ( Journey into Mystery #83, August 1962) Silver Surfer ( The Fantastic Four #48, March 1966)

Iron Man ( Tales of Suspense #39, March 1963) The Hulk ( The Incredible Hulk #1, May 1962) Galactus ( The Fantastic Four #48, March 1966) The Fantastic Four ( The Fantastic Four #1, November 1961) The Avengers ( The Avengers #1, September 1963)īlack Panther ( The Fantastic Four #52, July 1966)Ĭaptain America ( Captain America Comics #1, March 1941)Ĭhallengers of the Unknown ( Showcase #6, February 1957)ĭarkseid ( Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134, November 1970) Well-regarded by his peers and fans as 'King' Kirby, he began working at Marvel Comics (then Timely Comics) in 1940 with frequent collaborator Joe Simon. Along with writer/editor Stan Lee, Kirby is credited with Marvel's increased success in the early 1960s with the creation of a strong group of superheroes and the development of a distinct style for Marvel's characters.Īnt-Man ( Tales to Astonish #27, January 1962) Home > Artists > Jack Kirby Jack Kirby Born: Aug| Died: FebruBiographyĪ comic book artist who began working during the Golden Age of comic books and continued into the 1990s, Jack Kirby (1917-1994) created or co-created hundreds of characters, including many of today's best known superheroes.

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