Jack Kirby

Jack Kirby (August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994), born Jacob Kurtzberg, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor regarded by historians and fans as one of the major innovators and most influential creators in the comic book medium. Growing up poor in New York City, Kurtzberg entered the nascent comics industry in the 1930s. He drew various comics features under different pen names, including Jack Curtiss, ultimately settling on Jack Ki... More

Date of birth:

  • Aug 28, 1917

Date of death:

  • Feb 6, 1994 (age 76 years)

Also known as:

  • The King,
  • Jacob Kurtzberg,
  • Jack 'King' Kirby,
  • Jack 'The King' Kirby,
  • Teddy,
  • Charles Nicholas,
  • Lance Kirby,
  • Fred Sande,
  • Ted Grey,
  • Curt Davis,
  • Jack Curtiss
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TV

TV programs Created

Fantastic Four

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Fred and Barney Meet the Thing

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Fantastic Four

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Fantastic Four

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Pryde of the X-Men

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The Incredible Hulk

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Black Panther

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X-Men

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The Incredible Hulk

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The Silver Surfer

Silver Surfer is a spin-off of 2007's Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, based on the popular comic book superhero, currently in pre-production, with J...

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Award Winner

Awards Won:

Year Award Award Winner
  • 1987

Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame Winners

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