Everybody Loves The King (King Kirby 016)

More than anyone else, it seems, Artists love Jack Kirby. I'm perhaps biased in this, as being an artist and creating this King Kirby 100 might give me a slightly skewed perspective in the matter.
I'll tell you one thing though, Alex Ross loves The King:

 

Damn, that's sweet. (As always, click on the image for a better view) This painting, of course, is Alex Ross's take on Kirby's full page panel in New Gods #6, entitled Glory Boat. If you've tragically never read the tale, Kirby's page should convey enough to appreciate the Glory of the Boat:

Meanwhile, back on Earth:

Here's The King's original pencils Mr. Ross was painting from:

...and, just for s&g, here's a look at how closely Alex was following Jack, while giving it his own special touch:

Unfortunately, Alex Ross's signature is cut off at the bottom.

Glory Boat by Jack Kirby from New Gods #6 (1972) and by Alex Ross (2007), Captain America also by Kirby & Ross(?-20th Century)