New York Honors Jack Kirby With Renaming Street Corner After The Late Artist

In honor of the influential artist and creator Jack Kirby, the intersection of Delancey and Essex in New York City has been officially renamed Yancy Street/Jack Kirby Way.

In partnership with the City of New York, Marvel has installed a commemorative sign that pays tribute to the inspiration that Delancey and its neighboring area provided to Jack Kirby, who was born Jacob Kurtzberg on August 28, 1917.

Jack Kirby, a celebrated artist and prolific storyteller, is recognized for creating some of the most iconic characters in the world, including Captain America, Iron Man, Ant-Man, the Hulk, and The Fantastic Four.