Today marks the 98th anniversary of Jack Kirby’s birth and to celebrate KIRBY-VISION proudly presents our annual portrait gallery in honour of ‘The King of Comics’.
Ghen Martin is a Spanish illustrator and graphic designer, and at the same time a great, great fan of Jack Kirby’s art. You can know more about his comic book projects and work on his website here.
Joel Gahr
Rick Baiker
Jim Engel
Graziano Donati
Jim Stewart
EXTRA BIRTHDAY TREAT!! – Kirby-Vision recommends – kirbyans – a Kirby tribute blog coordinated by Daniel featuring a wealth of Brazilian artists.
Michael Adams
A huge thank you to all the artists who took the time to contribute to today’s Birthday celebration. And of course a huge thank you to Jack Kirby for his continuing inspiration.
Long live The King!
EXTRA BIRTHDAY TREAT!! EXTRA BIRTHDAY TREAT!! EXTRA BIRTHDAY TREAT!!
EXTRA BIRTHDAY TREAT!! EXTRA BIRTHDAY TREAT!! EXTRA BIRTHDAY TREAT!!
The very gracious Shannon Slayton got in touch with Kirby-Vision and offered to share some of the Kirby portraits he has commissioned from artists over the past few years. Many thanks Shannon, we are privileged to present your awesome gallery.
In the 60s when comics truly were king, you either bought DC or Marvel, never both. (Your dad bought either Chevrolet or Ford, never either.) i’m sure there were great artists working for both publishers. What I remember as the highlight break-through of revolutionary art was when Green Arrow joined up with Green Lantern—the artwork jumped off the page—and the characteres actually left rheir frames! Deep dark inkings! That was great comic book art!
Thanks for letting me join in the festivities!
This year’s collection of art for Jack’s birthday is the best we’ve had so far. Really outstanding stuff.