Jack Kirby

Jack Kirby is the graphic novel biography of the legendary "King of Comics" who co-created iconic characters such as Captain America, Iron Man, Black Panther, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and many more superhero favourites. This work comes from the groundbreaking, Eisner-nominated comics creator Tom Scioli.

Told in vivid graphic novel form by Scioli, this long-overdue biography celebrates the legend who played a crucial role in shaping the superhero genre. Readers will be captivated by how Scioli details Kirby's life with the same passion and energy Kirby brought to his own work. As Library Journal remarks, "An essential text for fans of the medium."

Now available in paperback, this sweeping, full-colour comic book biography narrates the complete life story of Jack Kirby. Scioli brings visual vibrancy to Kirby’s journey—from growing up in New York during the Great Depression, discovering a love for science fiction and cartoons, to his time on the frontlines in World War II, where he infused real-action experiences into his comic pages. Readers will follow his groundbreaking collaborations at Marvel with Stan Lee, alongside whom he redefined comics as a pivotal part of pop culture.

Kirby’s story is not without its challenges. Just as every great superhero faces a villain, Kirby struggled to receive the recognition and compensation he deserved. Scioli deftly captures Kirby’s career moves from Marvel to DC and back again, illustrating how Kirby and later his family worked tirelessly to preserve his artistic legacy.

Drawn from a remarkable imagination and a life as thrilling as his comic tales, Kirby's creations have inspired generations of creatives in comics and beyond. Now, readers can delve into the life and legacy of a comics titan through the medium that made him legendary.