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Jack Kirby (Comic Book Artist) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Jack Kirby
Jacob Kurtzberg, better known by his pseudonym Jack Kirby, is an American comic artist, writer, and publisher widely regarded as one of the media's leading innovators. and one of the most influential creators. He grew up in New York City and learned to draw cartoon characters by tracing characters in comic books and editing cartoons. He entered the fledgling comic industry in the 1930s, drawing various comics under various pseudonyms, including Jack Curtiss, before deciding to choose Jack Kirby. In 1940, he and writer and editor Joe Simon created the successful superhero Captain America character for Marvel Comics predecessor Timely Comics. Throughout the 1940s, Kirby regularly collaborated with Simon, creating multiple characters for the company and for National Comics Publications, which later became DC Comics. After serving at European theaters during World War II, Kirby has produced works for DC Comics, Harvey Comics, Monthly Hillman and other publishers.
BornJacob Kurtzberg, August 28, 1917, New York City, U.S.
DiedFebruary 06, 1994, Thousand Oaks, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Pseudonym(s)Jack Curtiss, Curt Davis, Lance Kirby, Ted Grey, Charles Nicholas, Fred Sande, Teddy, The King
Notable worksFantastic Four, Fourth World, Thor, Captain America
Children4

About Jack Kirby

Comic Book Artist Jack Kirby was born on August 28, 1917 in New York City, New York, United States (He dies at the age of 76, on February 6, 1994).

Comic book artist, writer, and editor who co-created the superhero Captain America in 1940 with Comic Book Artist Joe Simon. With his second issue, the character became an instant hit with fans, selling over one million copies.

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Jack Kirby before becoming famous

Jack Kirby was born in the Zodiac sign Virgo (The Maiden), and 1917 is also the year of Serpent (蛇) in the Chinese Zodiac.

Before enlisting in World War II, he temporarily attended the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. He went on to work for DC, Harvey Comics, Crestwood Publications, and Hillman Periodicals, among others.

Achievement of Jack Kirby

In 1970, he departed Marvel for DC, where he created the Fourth World saga, in which the New Gods played a key role in DC continuity.

Jack Kirby's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

In 1942, he married Roz Goldstein. Susan, Neal, Barbara, and Lisa were their four children.

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Characters like the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and the Hulk were co-created by him and Comic Book Author Stan Lee.

Jack Kirby Income & Net worth

Jack Kirby's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a comic book artist. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Jack Kirby.

Jack Kirby Height and Weight

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Latest information about Jack Kirby updated on March 17 2023.