Jack Kirby's 95th Birthday/Hero Initiative

[Dick Pontoon]

Glen Gold posted this a few weeks ago in the OA Forum, but since today is the day I thought it deserved a mention here. His grandaughter Jillian is trying to raise money for a fine cause, The Hero Inititiative

 

Jillian Kirby's Message to Jack's Fans.

[MODOK]

Very noble effort indeed!

 

I read the following from the article:

 

Many fans are shocked to hear that the Kirby family doesn’t get a single cent when his creations are turned into toys, video games, cartoons or even a historic blockbuster film like “The Avengers” but that’s the harsh reality of work-for-hire deals that (as the sad history of Superman‘s creators reminds us) have been the norm since Day One in the superhero business.

 

That's corporate America for you.

[Prince Namor]

Wow. Not a lot of response to this.

Here's a couple of great Kirby tributes. LOTS of art.

Happy Birthday, Jack.

Comics Reporter

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