Kirbyvision

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Comic legend Jack Kirby co-created Captain America, Avengers, Black Panther and more for Marvel and DC. From Depression-era roots through WWII service to his 60-year comics career, he shaped the medium as a major 20th century artist.

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Jack Kirby

Jack Kirby

Self (archive footage)

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Directed by: Ricki Stern
Produced by: Mike Cecchini
Dan Braun

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