👉 Kirby is a fictional character created by the American comic book writer and artist, Steve Ditko. He appeared in various comic books and graphic novels published by DC Comics from 1964 to 1983. Kirby was originally known as "The Spooky Kid" until he was renamed after his creator, Steve Ditko's death in 1975. His name is a play on the words "kid" and "sky," which are often associated with flying