“Jack “King” Kirby (born Jacob Kurtzberg: August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994) was an American comic book artist, writer, and editor, widely regarded as one of the medium’s major innovators and one of its most prolific and influential creators."
I’m reading the 10th Anniversary Calvin and Hobbes and Watterson has lots to say about licensing. He had the clout to get his contract changed after years of battles because he didn’t want Calvin on underwear.
In “Fantastic Four” #511, the heroes went to heaven and met God, and he was in fact Jack Kirby. Wonderful script by Mark Waid. Google it to see some of the images.
Nice comic, but I’m a little disappointed that Ruben didn’t at least try to emulate the distinctive Kirby inking style. (Panel 6 looks like there may have been some thoughts about attempting this)
This cartoon was overtaken by events. The Kirby heirs appealed the ruling, and just before the US Supreme Court was set to consider their appeal, Disney settled for a whopping sum and creator credits. It wasn’t at all altruistic, of course, but it’s also said to be the largest settlement or award won by a comics creator.
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Strob Premium Member about 6 years ago
Brilliant!
kaffekup about 6 years ago
“Jack “King” Kirby (born Jacob Kurtzberg: August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994) was an American comic book artist, writer, and editor, widely regarded as one of the medium’s major innovators and one of its most prolific and influential creators."
Brass Orchid Premium Member about 6 years ago
Victory tastes like humiliation.
Broacher about 6 years ago
It’s a small world, afterall.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 6 years ago
I’m reading the 10th Anniversary Calvin and Hobbes and Watterson has lots to say about licensing. He had the clout to get his contract changed after years of battles because he didn’t want Calvin on underwear.
zippy49 about 6 years ago
And THIS is why I have no respect for (hawk, spit) Stan Lee. RIP, Jack Kirby.
seismic-2 Premium Member about 6 years ago
In “Fantastic Four” #511, the heroes went to heaven and met God, and he was in fact Jack Kirby. Wonderful script by Mark Waid. Google it to see some of the images.
Broacher about 6 years ago
Nice comic, but I’m a little disappointed that Ruben didn’t at least try to emulate the distinctive Kirby inking style. (Panel 6 looks like there may have been some thoughts about attempting this)
thedogesl Premium Member about 6 years ago
He needed to team up with Siegel and Shuster.
Judge Magney about 6 years ago
This cartoon was overtaken by events. The Kirby heirs appealed the ruling, and just before the US Supreme Court was set to consider their appeal, Disney settled for a whopping sum and creator credits. It wasn’t at all altruistic, of course, but it’s also said to be the largest settlement or award won by a comics creator.
https://www.newsfromme.com/?s=kirby+disney+settlement
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/10/13/the-settlement-received-by-jack-kirbys-estate-from-marvel-and-disney-for-not-going-to-the-supreme-court/
https://deadline.com/2014/09/jack-kirby-marvel-settlement-lawsuit-supreme-court-hearing-841711/