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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
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New York City has approved naming a block of Essex Street on the Lower East Side after comic book legend Jack Kirby, recognizing his influence on the comics industry and his roots in the neighborhood.
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
The Thing is from the fictional Yancy Street in Manhattan's Lower East Side, where creator Jack Kirby was raised. Richie S/flickr, CC BY
The gesture may lack the explosive drama of a rooftop fight or the tension of a car chase, but on May 11, 2026, a street sign honoring a legendary comics creator will be unveiled in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
After a lobbying effort by comics expert Roy Schwartz, the New York City Council in December 2025 approved the naming of a block of Essex Street betwee
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