I was in New York during the Pope’s latest visit and when I got back to Boston, I mentioned the terrific adoration shown by the many, many Catholics who came out to see him ride around in his Popemobile. Many had worked themselves into a frenzy, with tears running down their face, reaching out for him.
“I don’t get it, honey. He’s just a man whose been chosen as the Church’s mouthpiece,” I said to Kristin over dinner. “They’re worshiping him as if he were God himself.”
“Kevin, think about how you’d feel if you’d been able to meet Jack Kirby.”
“Oh, that’s not fucking fair.“
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Comments ( 11 )
Dean commented on Aug 28 08 at 1:51 amI agree. The Catholic church has had dozens of Popes, but there was only one Jack Kirby.
Tim commented on Aug 28 08 at 2:03 amJesus (sorta)!
Though consider yourself lucky. My wife of 13 years (and conjugal partner of 15) couldn’t/wouldn’t name drop Kirby if he designed the skirt she blew a gasket over at Target.
Murgs commented on Aug 28 08 at 9:21 amWell, Kristin nailed you on that one, my friend (no Catholic pun intended)…and happy belated birthday (haven’t seen you in a while).
Happy Birthday, Jack…you’ll always be King…
David M.
Andrew Weiss commented on Aug 28 08 at 10:54 amThe Pope wishes he could have came up with Paranex the Fighting Fetus.
Matt M. commented on Aug 28 08 at 12:35 pmJack Kirby could take the Pope. *Any* Pope.
Miss ya, King. Even though you left a big piece of yourself with us.
Rasselas commented on Aug 28 08 at 12:44 pmYou know who could take the Pope (except maybe for the Borgia popes, who were some tricky fellows)? MODOK.
XDPaul commented on Aug 28 08 at 3:40 pmJack Kirby is totally over-rated. Contrary to popular belief, the Earth did not revolve around him. Only the moon.
