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Jack Kirby, One of Marvel's Greatest Creators, Will Soon Get a Definitive Documentary
Jack Kirby is one of the greatest comic artists of all time, and a new documentary promises to deliver his life to the screen at long last.
10 Greatest DC Characters Created By Jack Kirby
In the 1970s, Jack Kirby moved from Marvel to DC Comics, where he unleashed his Fourth World. There, he turned in some of his best characters.
"Some Artists Need No Plot At All": Stan Lee's Incredible Explanation Of What Made Jack Kirby So Great
More than just an illustrator, Jack Kirby was a creative titan of the comic industry, and in an interview before his death, Stan Lee reveals why.
Darkseid's Son Gets a Shocking New Look as DC Relaunches Their NEW GODS Universe
The New Gods are returning to the DC Universe and Darkseid’s son Orion steps into the spotlight with a new look that fans are going to want to see.
The New Gods Are Reborn in DC's "Cosmos-Shattering" Series Relaunch of Jack Kirby's Fourth World
Jack Kirby's immortal creations get a fresh reimagining from two superstar creators, as DC launches The New Gods #1 for an all-new generation.
"This Photo Fills Me with Awe and Terror": Fans Celebrate Comic Icon Jack Kirby with Rare Photograph (Co-Creator of Avengers, Fantastic Four & More)
Jack Kirby's granddaughter posted a photo of his drawing board on social media, prompting fans and comic creators alike to reflect on his legacy.
DC's 10 Most Powerful New Gods (Ranked Weakest To Strongest)
In 1971, Jack Kirby brought his New Gods mythos to DC Comics. These larger-than-life characters have endured as some of the DCU's most powerful.
DC's Planet of the Apes 'Rip-Off' Actually Came First (So Hurry Up and Make a Movie)
A Bronze Age Jack Kirby comic is often seen as derivative of Planet of the Apes. In reality, the King of Comics had the idea well before the novel.
10 Best Stories From Jack Kirby's Fourth World
Jack Kirby's Fourth World comics remain an important part of the DC Universe, and many are considered amongst the best stories in the medium.
Classic Joe Simon & Jack Kirby Heroes Return in Legacy Project with Alan Moore
Jesse Simon, grandson of legendary artist Joe Simon, is bringing back a number of classic Simon and Kirby heroes, with an intro by Alan Moore.
Jack Kirby's TMNT Art Is the Ultimate Pop Culture Treasure
After TMNT creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird met their idol, comics legend Jack Kirby, the King gifted them with a one-of-a-kind gift.
Star Wars Fanart Imagines Comic Legend Jack Kirby's Phantom Menace
Cartoonist Tom Scioli pays homage to Jack Kirby with recent art inspired by The Phantom Menace, but did the King inspire Star Wars in the first place?
Jack Kirby Introduced DC to the Sandman Long Before Neil Gaiman
While Neil Gaiman and Sam Kieth's The Sandman is perhaps the most popular iteration of the character, Jack Kirby introduced the Sandman long before.
Spider-Man's First Iconic Image Was Created by Jack Kirby, Not Steve Ditko
Spider-Man was famously the creation of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, but Jack Kirby made one very important contribution to Marvel's most famous hero.
Frank Miller Gave One Classic DC Hero An Origin Straight Out of 300
Frank Miller drew the origin story of Jack Kirby's Orion of the New Gods, and the end result looks ripped from the pages of 300.
Jack Kirby Tribute Turns Thor, Darkseid & Galactus Creator into a New God
Jack Kirby's immense influence over pop culture is stronger now than ever, and acclaimed artists are celebrating his birthday with breathtaking art.
Paul McCartney’s Tribute To Marvel Villains Inspired A Stan Lee Superhero
Sir Paul McCartney’s Wings song “Magneto and Titanium Man” led to meet ups with Marvels most celebrated creators, Jack Kirby and Stan Lee.
Thor & Doctor Strange Were Secretly Created From The Same Origin
Both Thor and Doctor Strange have almost the exact same origin - because one creator sharply disagreed with the other about how superheroes are made.
10 Most Influential Thor Artists
Having debuted in 1962, there have been hundreds of artists to work on the Thor comics. The following are the most influential to draw the character.
DC Actually Hired Jack Kirby to Draw Superman, Then Erased His Work
When legendary Marvel artist Jack Kirby jumped ship to draw Superman, DC Comics edited out his work - for the worst possible corporate reason.