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| Author | Mark Evanier |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | Biography of Jack Kirby |
| Published | 2008 (Abrams Books) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 224 |
| ISBN | 978-0-8109-9447-8 |
Kirby: King of Comics is a 2008 biography of Jack Kirby written by Mark Evanier. The book won various awards including a 2009 Eisner Award for Best Comics-Related Book. While it was met with mixed reception from critics, various publications recommend it to comic fans. It was published by the art book publisher Abrams Books, it is extensively illustrated with Kirby's artwork, including original art comic pages with production notes in blue ink and was re-released in 2017.
It tells the story of Jack Kirby's life and his creative process. The book presents these biographical details informally, with jokes occasionally thrown in.