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** Galactus' daughter Galacta [[http://twitter.com/#!/Gali_girl/status/1873418623 reveals offhandedly]] on her [[CharacterBlog Twitter account]] that mere humans [[YouCannotGraspTheTrueForm cannot perceive the Power Cosmic where it affects reality]] and blank it out in their minds. She further {{lampshade|Hanging}}s that some people call the visual result "Kirby Dots".

** ''ComicBook/{{Superman}}'':

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** ''[[WesternAnimation/RiseOfTheTeenageMutantNinjaTurtles Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]'': Also features Kirby Crackle, as early as the first episode.

* In the 2003 ''[[WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2003 TMNT]]'' series, they did a tribute episode to Jack Kirby, Kirby Crackle and all.

-->-- '''Highfather''', Mightygodking's RemixComic of ''Death Of The New Gods'' issue #1

* ''Franchise/MarvelUniverse'': Galactus' Power Cosmic is represented with Kirby Crackle, having been first created by Kirby himself. In ''Silver Surfer'' (Vol. 8) #14, it's revealed the time-travelling Silver Surfer arbitrarily chose the Power Cosmic's signature to be red with black dots in the memory of his late wife Dawn Greenwood, whose clothing of choice was red with black dots.

* ComicBook/{{Sunspot}} becomes solid black and is surrounded by Kirby Crackle when he powers up. (Originally. Lately, it's dark blue and mostly dotless.) ''WesternAnimation/XMenEvolution'', despite not being a particularly slavish adaptation, ''especially'' visually, rendered the dot effect perfectly, much better than you'd think it'd work onscreen. According to the Official Handbook, the dots are his powers affecting the dust around him and turning them black. But yeah, the dots are basically there to offset his otherwise monochromatic and boring design. Officially these particles are referred to InUniverse as "Kirbons" by [[ComicBook/JonathanHickmansXMen Nimrod the Greater]] and [[ComicBook/ImmortalHulk the Leader]].
* ''ComicBook/InfiniteCrisis'': Alexander [[ComicBook/LexLuthor Luthor]] Jr.'s powers tend to rely heavily on this. What they actually are is not elaborated on further than "dimensional abilities."
* ComicBook/{{Galactus}}' daughter Galacta [[http://twitter.com/#!/Gali_girl/status/1873418623 reveals offhandedly]] on her [[CharacterBlog Twitter account]] that mere humans cannot perceive the Power Cosmic where it affects reality, and blanks it out in our minds. She further lampshades that some people call the visual result "Kirby Dots".
* The ''Franchise/SpiderMan''/''[[ComicBook/FantasticFour Human Torch]]'' miniseries hung a lampshade on it. In the second issue, Spider-Man and the Torch trade "beats" to see who has it toughest, and Spidey accompanies the rest of the F4 on a trip to another dimension.
-->'''Spider-Man:''' AAAAH! Did you see that? The whole world went trippy! And those lights! And what's with the big black dots everywhere?
* ''ComicBook/IronFist'': Iron Fist's trademark attack involves charging up his fist with red or golden energy. It just looks ''wrong'' whenever it is shown without the Kirby krackle.
* In the ''ComicBook/New52'', this style of energy seems to be visual shorthand for things that tie into Fourth World stuff especially with OMAC and Earth 2's Al Pratt, characters whose powers are hinted at being consequences of New Gods tech. Perhaps only fitting, as it was Jack Kirby himself who originally created Fourth World and the New Gods.
* In ''ComicBook/GothamCityGarage'', a green-and-white Kirby Krackle surrounds Big Barda every time she starts up her cosmic rod.
* ''ComicBook/{{Superman}}'':
** Kirby Crackle were often used in the ''Comicbook/RedDaughterOfKrypton'' storyline, when [[http://infinitecomix.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/SprGrl-28-2.jpg Supergirl's eyes poured sheer red energy]] or her BattleAura [[http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d7rt4OOOMBE/U0pMV4L3ugI/AAAAAAAACUk/zLSydgkM9Rc/s1600/Red+Lantern+%252329+%25284%2529.jpg flared up]].
** In ''ComicBook/ManyHappyReturns'', this effect was used when ComicBook/{{Supergirl}} was flying in the second-to-last-issue.
** In ''ComicBook/Supergirl1972'' #2, masses of white and black dots are used to depict currents of sea foam when Supergirl swims.
** In ''ComicBook/YoungLove'''s second panel, masses of black dots are used to represent the space void.
** In ''ComicBook/TheSupergirlFromKrypton2004'', Superman and Darkseid are surrounded by masses of orange and black dots while they fight on the surface of the Sun.
** In ''ComicBook/Supergirl1982'' issue #21, they show up every time someone powers up, gives off energy or fires energy bolts.
** ''ComicBook/StrangersAtTheHeartsCore'': Ubiquitously used by artist Bob Brown. A dimensional rift has been opened? Masses of black energy dots crakle around the gap. A car is careening off the highway? Trails of black dots are left in its wake.
** In ''ComicBook/EscapeFromThePhantomZone'', every time Magog swings his spear, the blade leaves a trail of glowing purple energy surrounded by crackling black dots.
** In ''ComicBook/WarWorld'', masses of black dots are frequently used to represent nebulas and the space void.
** ''ComicBook/TheDayTheCheeringStopped'': In the cover illustrated by Eduardo Barreto, streams of large black dots burst out of the Sword of Superman to show off its power.
* ''ComicBook/Shazam2012'': Billy Batson's costume has Kirby Dots within his lightning bolt ChestInsignia.
* In ''[[Franchise/JusticeLeagueOfAmerica JLA Secret Files and Origins]]'', there's a two page story of Zauriel showing the reader around the Watchtower's trophy room. One of the things he shows us -- but doesn't explain -- is a glass cylinder filled with dots, apparently created by a Professor Kirby.
* In ''ComicBook/LegionOfSuperHeroes'' storyline ''ComicBook/TheGreatDarknessSaga'', swirling masses of black dots surround the Master of Darkness at all times, a subtle hint of his true identity: [[spoiler:Jack Kirby's character Darkseid]].
* ''{{ComicBook/Norby}}'': In the ''Literature/NorbysOtherSecret'' adaptation, black dots around Norby, showing that he's using his [[SubspaceOrHyperspace hyperspace teleportation]], start showing up in chapter six. Anyone inside the "sphere" of bubbles is taken along with him.

** A rare live-action version of the Kirby Crackle appears in the film ''Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy'' whenever the Infinity Gem is used.

* All over the place in ''WesternAnimation/TheAvengersEarthsMightiestHeroes'' The Hulk once saw a commercial for Kirby Kibble dog food, containing "Kirby Dots of real beef".
* The short-lived ''WesternAnimation/SilverSurfer'' animated series combined this with CG rendering with inconsistent effectiveness.

* Creator/MarvelStudios' ''WesternAnimation/WhatIf2021'' used this effect in ''Recap/WhatIfS1E8WhatIfUltronWon'' in the [[spoiler: fight between Uatu the Watcher (a Kirby co-creation) and Ultron]], and ''Recap/WhatIfS1E9WhatIfTheWatcherBrokeHisOath'' in [[spoiler: the final battle between Ultron and the Guardians of the Multiverse]].

* ''WesternAnimation/Minoriteam'' is rife with Kirby Dots, which makes sense since it is a Homage to Creator/JackKirby and comics in general.

* In Marvel Comics, Galactus' Power Cosmic is represented with Kirby Crackle, having been first created by Kirby himself. In ''Silver Surfer'' (Vol. 8) #14, it's revealed the time-travelling Silver Surfer arbitrarily chose the Power Cosmic's signature to be red with black dots in the memory of his late wife Dawn Greenwood, whose clothing of choice was red with black dots.

* ''Comicbook/{{Supergirl}}'':

** In ''Comicbook/ManyHappyReturns'', this effect was used when Kara was flying in the second-to-last-issue.
** In ''[[Comicbook/{{Supergirl 1972}} Supergirl Vol 1]]'' #2, masses of white and black dots are used to depict currents of sea foam when Supergirl swims.
** In ''Comicbook/YoungLove'''s second panel, masses of black dots are used to represent the space void.
** In ''Comicbook/TheSupergirlFromKrypton2004'', Superman and Darkseid are surrounded by masses of orange and black dots while they fight on the surface of the Sun.
** In ''[[ComicBook/Supergirl1982 Supergirl Vol 2]]'' issue #21 they show up every time someone powers up, gives off energy or fires energy bolts.

* In ''Franchise/{{Superman}}'' story ''ComicBook/WarWorld'', masses of black dots are frequently used to represent nebulas and the space void.
* The New 52 version of Comicbook/{{Shazam}} has Kirby Dots within his lightning bolt ChestInsignia.