Lower East Side Street Named for ‘King of Comics’ Jack Kirby, a Nod to One of the Countless Kids of Immigrants Who Shaped the Genre

May 7, 2026
Read time: 5-15 mins
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From Captain America to the X-Men, Jack Kirby helped create some of the most recognizable heroes in pop culture. A new street sign on Manhattan’s Lower East Side celebrates the comics legend’s legacy while tracing the powerful connections between New York City, Jewish immigrant communities, and the rise of the American comics industry.

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