Jack Kirby, the man who created a significant portion of our superhero mythology, would have been 90 years old today. Mark Evanier has a nice remembrance of Kirby, focusing on The King’s continued influence on creators and on the comics industry.

Related links:

Tom Spurgeon’s sampling of Kirby artwork

Kevin Church’s annual tribute

Datajunkie’s gallery of Kirby’s 1970s DC covers

Jack Kirby Museum

Mark Evanier’s Jack Kirby Page/FAQ

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