Jack Kirby
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Summary
Jack Kirby was born on August 28, 1917[1], in New York City[2]. He died on February 6, 1994[3], in Thousand Oaks[4]. He worked as a penciller[5], inker[6], comics writer[7], character designer[8], and storyboard artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27,777 views/month, #5,217 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Valley Oaks Memorial Park[11]
- Spouse: Roz Kirby[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[15]
- Occupation: animator[16], comics artist[17], artist[18]
- Notable work: Captain America[19], The Fantastic Four[20], Thor[21], Hulk[22], Avengers[23], X-Men[24], Black Panther[25], Silver Surfer[26], Fourth World[27], Kamandi[28], Mister Miracle[29], Eternal[30], Inhumans[31]
- Award received: prix humanitaire Bob-Clampett[32], Shazam Prize[33], Inkpot Award[34], Eagle Award[35], Bill Finger Award[36], Jack Kirby Hall of Fame[37], Alley Award for Best Pencil Artist[38], Alley Award[39], Disney Legends[40]
- Sex or gender: male[41]
- Genre: science fiction[42], superhero comics[43]
- Military branch: United States Army[44]
- Part of: Charles Nicholas[45]
- Commons category: Jack Kirby[46]
- Cause of death: heart failure[47]
- Residence: Manhattan[48], New York City[49]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[50]
- Family name: Kirby[51]
- Given name: Jacob[52]
- Pseudonym: Jack Curtiss[53], Curt Davis[54], Lance Kirby[55], Charles Nicholas[56]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jack Kirby[57]
- Described at URL: https://seriewikin.serieframjandet.se/index.php/Jack_Kirby[58]
Why It Matters
Jack Kirby has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
He has been cited as an influence by Kurt Busiek[61], a comics artist[62], b. 1960[63], of United States[64], awarded the Inkpot Award[65]; Jim Starlin[66], a comics artist[67], b. 1949[68], of United States[69], awarded the Inkpot Award[70]; Barry Windsor-Smith[71], a comics artist[72], b. 1949[73], of United Kingdom[74], awarded the Inkpot Award[75], specialised in comics[76]; Bryan Talbot[77], a comics writer[78], b. 1952[79], of United Kingdom[80], awarded the Inkpot Award[81]; Gilbert Hernandez[82], an artist[83], b. 1957[84], of United States[85], awarded the Yellow Kid Award[86], specialised in comics[87]; and Jaime Hernandez[88], a comics artist[89], b. 1959[90], of United States[91], awarded the Yellow Kid Award[92], specialised in comics[93].
Works attributed to him include Journey into Mystery[94], an ongoing series[95], written by Larry Lieber[96] and Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen[97], a comics anthology[98].
FAQs
Where was Jack Kirby born?
Jack Kirby's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did Jack Kirby die?
Jack Kirby passed away in Thousand Oaks[4].
Who was Jack Kirby married to?
Jack Kirby's spouses include Roz Kirby[12].
What did Jack Kirby do for work?
Jack Kirby worked as a penciller[5], inker[6], comics writer[7], character designer[8], and storyboard artist[9].
What awards did Jack Kirby receive?
Honors received include prix humanitaire Bob-Clampett[32], Shazam Prize[33], Inkpot Award[34], and Eagle Award[35].
Who did Jack Kirby influence?
Jack Kirby has been cited as an influence by Kurt Busiek[61], Jim Starlin[66], Barry Windsor-Smith[71], and Bryan Talbot[77].