But in 1970, following numerous creative conflicts with Lee and other higher-ups at Marvel, Kirby left the comic book company and signed a deal with DC Comics.
Jack Kirby is primarily known for his work over in the Marvel universe, which includes co-creating Captain America (at Marvel Comics’ predecessor, Timely Comics), the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, Hulk, Iron Man and plenty more.
He’s just as responsible for Marvel becoming a successful franchise as Stan Lee, if not more so.
However, the New Gods remain his biggest contributions to this fantastical universe, and depending on who you ask, they also potentially rank as his craziest and most psychedelic creations ever.