Overview
- A green street sign now marks Essex Street between Delancey and Rivington as Jack Kirby Way on the block where the artist was born.
- Hundreds attended the dedication, with fans in superhero costumes and Kirby’s grandchildren Jillian, Tracy and Jeremy present.
- Pop culture historian Roy Schwartz led the campaign, and Councilmember Christopher Marte steered it through City Council with help from staffer Max Deutsch.
- Columbia librarian Karen Green and the American Jewish Historical Society backed the effort, and a free Center for Jewish History exhibit runs through November 30.
- Kirby, born Jacob Kurtzberg, co-created many Marvel icons, and this public tribute follows years of family advocacy that won on-screen credits and royalties.