A street in New York City's Lower East Side will be named in honor of legendary comic book artist Jack Kirby. The street, a block of Essex Street between Delancey and Rivington, was approved for renaming by the New York City Council in December 2025. Kirby, born Jacob Kurtzberg, was a prolific creator of iconic characters such as Captain America, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men. AI
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RANK_REASON Street naming is a significant civic honor. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]
