A new documentary will seek to put King Kirby in his rightful place as an artistic visionary.
Jack Kirbys influence on comics culture is undeniable.
Ricki Stern, the Emmy-nominated director of documentaries likeJoan Rivers: A Piece of WorkandReversing Roewill directKirbyvision.
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If Im able to editorialize a bit, its about time.
Kirby was so creative that the comics page literally could not contain it.
At the same time, theres more to Kirby than just his contributions to the art world.
The best biographies are always about something other than the subject.
Kirby was born dirt poor and drew his way out of poverty.
