Jack Kirby in New York Times

Editorial Observer

Jack Kirby, a Comic Book Genius, Is Finally Remembered

By BRENT STAPLES

Published: August 26, 2007

The fear of being forgotten after death is endemic in the creative arts. In the case of the iconic comic book artist Jack Kirby, it happened while he was still alive. By the 1960s, Mr. Kirby had already revolutionized the comic book business more than once. Working as principal artist and in-house genius for Marvel, he created a voice and an aesthetic unmatched by any other company.

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Ten years ago, I would not have imagined this type of editorial in any major newspaper, never mind one as prestigious and influential as the The New York Times. On that front, things have certainly changed for the better.

And a Kirby sidenote, be sure to check out the Jack Kirby Museum and especially the awesome online Kirby art gallery!