In honor of Jack Kirby’s birthday today here’s my all-time favorite Kirby panel, from his 1982 “visual novel” series Silver Star.

Sure, it’s not exactly “classic” Kirby, but I don’t care! This juxtaposition of writing and art is downright bizarre, and the dialogue makes me wish Kirby was a member of a death metal band. Truly a favorite comic moment for me ever since I first bought a copy of this odd little series back in the 80s.

Of course there are a lot of other Kirby panels I love, including this other silly one which Kirsten, Ron Richards, and I dressed up for Halloween last year (I was an elephant).

Here’s to you Jack, thanks for all the wonderful comics!