The King of Comics Is Coming Home: Jack Kirby Gets a Street Named After Him in NYC
New York City is permanently naming a street on the Lower East Side "Jack Kirby Way" to honor the legendary Marvel Comics creator who was born there.
New York City is giving a permanent tribute to one of its most imaginative sons. A section of Essex Street on Manhattan's Lower East Side will be officially and permanently named "Jack Kirby Way" in honor of the legendary Marvel Comics co-creator, according to a report by ComicsBeat.com.
The designated block, located between Delancey and Rivington Streets, is the very ground where Kirby's story began. He was born just down the road at 147 Essex Street on August 28, 1917. The move cements his legacy in the same neighborhood that shaped his youth and, arguably, his creative vision.
Known as "The King of Comics," Kirby's powerful and dynamic art style defined the visual language of superheroes for generations. Alongside Stan Lee, he co-created an incredible roster of characters, including Captain America, the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, and the X-Men, laying the foundation for modern pop culture.
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