Thor: Ragnarok - 26 Easter Eggs & References You Must See

22. Jack Kirby

Jack kirby Dream machine
Marvel Comics

Sakaar might as well be one big homage to Jack Kirby. The zany colour scheme is pure Kirby, and the complex shapes could have been ripped directly from his panels. In fact, the Grandmaster's viewing room above the battle arena seems to have artwork on the wall taken from "Fantastic Four" #64 (July 1967).

Thor Ragnarok Kirby Machine
Marvel Studios

That design is taken from the cover of the Sentry Sinister issue...

Kirby Machine Thor Ragnarok
Marvel Studios

There is also apparently a street on Sakaar named "Kirby Way" in further homage to the artist.

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