Today marks the 90th anniversary of Jack “King” Kirby’s birth.
Regular readers (ummmm … there are a few regular readers out there, right?) already know how much your humble host loves the King’s work.
He brought a level of creativity and excitement to comics that has yet to be matched by any other individual. Fantastic Four, Thor, New Gods … even Devil Dinosaur are just as eye-opening and original to this fan as they were decades ago.
In comics - as in every other art form - fads come and go. The King, however, will reign forever.
It wasn’t until my 20s that I came to appreciate Kirby’s genius. Before that, I found his work too strange and old-fashioned.
I think it was discovering a collection of Kamandi and Devil Dinosaur comics at a garage sale that turned the corner for me. In the late 80s, while Jim Lee and others were doing some fine work, I started to recognize just how much energy and imagination Kirby put on the page.
He truly is the King.
From a regular reader.
“there are a few regular readers out there, right?”
I don’t often comment, but I stop by at least once a week. In addition to good stuff in your posts, you’ve got one of the best links lists in the comic bloggers universe.
Yes, there is at least one regular reader.
Hi!
In comics - as in every other art form - fads come and go. The King, however, will reign forever.
But… What about Michael Turner?
HEYOOHHHH~!!!
As a kid, I never really liked him, but I appreciate him more now.