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...
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Date of birth:
- Aug 28, 1917
Date of death:
- Feb 6, 1994 (age 76 years)
Place of birth:
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
