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Jul 2025
40m 50s

How Jack Kirby Made His Mark on Marvel

Eric Molinsky | QCODE
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The production design of the film Fantastic Four: First Steps is an homage to the early ‘60s comics created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. While Kirby is best known for his bold, fist-popping drawing style, he was also a great storyteller who redefined what comic books could be. He was appreciated by hardcore fans at the time, but he never got the same media at ... Show More
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