We mentioned this before but here are some more details…
A hometown hero who helped create many of the world’s best-known superheroes is being honored where he grew up on the Lower East Side.
The New York City Council has approved co-naming a Lower East Side block for comic book artist Jack Kirby, adding a sort of exclamation point to the life and work of the co-creator of a huge stable of superheroes.The legislation, which goes into effect 30 days after the vote and does not require mayoral approval, will co-name Essex Street between Delancey and Rivington Streets on the Lower East Side, where Kirby was born, as Jack Kirby Way.
The photo above is of a temporary sign that was erected there recently (and hours later, removed) as part of a Marvel promotion. The new sign, which is the result of several Kirby fans’ efforts — especially Roy Schwartz’s — will be erected soon. It will not have the “Yancy St.” part on it.
I may see if there’s any way I can plan a New York trip, if not for the dedication ceremony, then soon after just to see it. In his life, Jack received a lot of honors but this one would have meant more to him than any other. Oh — and if you’re wondering exactly where this is…
The red marker is where I believe the sign will go. And the little orange icon with the knife and fork is Katz’s Delicatessen. So after we pay our respects to the sign, let’s hike over to Katz’s and try to eat our respective body weights in pastrami. Or maybe Jack’s favorite deli food, which was potato latkes.
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