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“My parents loved me. My father used to carry me around on my shoulders. I know my father loved me. All families love their children, and we were good boys.”

Quote by Jack Kirby

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Jack Kirby was a renowned comic book artist, illustrator, and writer, best known for his work with Marvel and DC Comics. His creations include iconic characters and stories such as 'The Fantastic Four', 'The X-Men', 'Captain Marvel', and 'The New Avengers'. more

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