That's just awful. David Anthony Kraft American comic book writer. He remarked, I loved the Edgar Rice Burroughs books, and his closest competitor was Otis Adelbert Kline. When he was 16, Kraft decided to go beyond just consuming books and applied to work at literary houses in New York City: I decided to apply for every kind of editorial job there was. In New York, he wrote his early Marvel stories for Giant-Size Dracula. He struck out at the villain one last time, taking off his head.
DAK fought the illness in his lungs and made his way home to his family. In 1983, Kraft left Marvel, which had changed from a looser environment to a lucrative but tighter editorial structure under Jim Shooter. When he was 12, he decided to write his own comics, so he installed a desk and a lamp in a closet at home. In September 1976, he became editor of FOOM with issue #15, Marvel's self-produced fan magazine . DILBERT creator Scott Adams dropped from Andrews McMeel syndicate following racist DC ROUND-UP: THE HUMAN TARGET #12 is a bittersweet finale. DAK assessed his opponent and snorted with contempt. I'm sorry to report that, per his Facebook page and according to his wife, comics writer David Anthony Kraft (Defenders) has passed away from COVID related pneumonia. Vancouver, British Columbia. And will always cherish my time spent with him in Louisville. Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates. Salvador Hidalgo Lopez. Before his comics career, Kraft worked as a rock and roll journalist. RIP DAK. The man had a great eye for talent https://t.co/6Sgc2E8F1C, Cully Hamner (@CullyHamner) May 20, 2021. If, like me, you love this character, it was David Anthony Kraft who helped bring her to life. He had this very wild imagination, and he thought outside the box. Kraft went on to edit Comics Interview magazine and founding specialty science fiction publisher Fictioneer Books. DAVID E. KRAFT was born on December 1, 1960 You may leave a message for the family by clicking here. He was one hell of a talent. Though 1988 saw them also introduce Julie Woodcock and Brian Stelfreeze's CyCops, none of their comics publications sold as well as Southern Knights, and by the end of that year they had stopped publishing any other titles. In the background, he was still privately publishing books through his Fictioneer imprint like Don McGregors Dragonflame and selling copies to Phil Seuling's Seagate Distribution for distribution. He kissed his lover of 14 years and wife of only one year, jpet, and told her to tell their son how much he loved him, and then he hopped on a bright yellow Norton two-stroke motorcycle and rode off into the sunset, grinning from ear to ear with the knowledge that he was loved so deeply by his wife, their son, and her family.
He couldn’t fit anyone on his motorcycle, so he left behind his beloved wife, Jennifer Lorraine Bush-Kraft, their son, Bryce William Davidsson Bush-Kraft, and his step-children, Jenniferann Bush, Jacqueline Bush, Kizzie Bush, Adam Bush and extended family in North Dakota.
In lieu of flowers, DAK and his family would prefer donations to be made to comic writers in need via the Hero Initiative: https://www.heroinitiative.org
. David, whose age is given as 68 or 69 by various sources, was a writer-editor-publisher-agent-critic. You could just tell. He had sold some tech science fiction to Amazing Stories and some comics stories to Skywald magazines. He swung at the villain over and over until he backed him into a corner. David Anthony Kraft was born on 31 May 1952 in Devils Lake, North Dakota, USA. After Kraft had been at Marvel for a year, Stans brother, Larry Lieber, became editor of the Atlas/Seaboard line published by Martin Goodman. His first big success as a comic book author was in writing "The Scorpio Saga" arc forThe Defenders. [citation needed], Kraft died from COVID-19 on May 19, 2021. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. 27 to Apr. A great creator who will be missed. Scorpio also listened to a record by Edgard Varse. Buffy and Spike panic about the dating life of their teen protege in this preview of Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer Special #1. Oh, and warts! On May 19, 2021, our hero decided the continued fight against the villains virus really just sucked, and that it might be nice to visit his friends Stan Lee and Roger Slifer. Top Sidebar Boombox: 300 px wide x 250 px high, Large Sidebar Boombox: 300 px wide x 600 px high, All ads should be either jpgs or animated gifs. Keep it Clean. (via Kraft family via The New York Times) -- NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY OBIT KRAFT BY ALEX VADUKUL FOR JUNE 2, 2021. He was 68. BATTLE CHASERS returns this June after two decades of waiting! He wrote The Defenders #44-68 during the late 70s, and Savage She-Hulk from its second issue (cover date March 1980) until its 25th and final installment (February 1982). Use the 'Report' link on View most recent obituaries published on the Web by funeral homes for area of Montreal. In the mid-1970s, a young George Prez was paired with Mr. Kraft on Man-Wolf. It was through these frequent discussions with Lee that he learned about the political and business goings-on at Marvel. Sending all who loved him warmest thoughts and prayers. Michael helped my sister and I create a casket spray when our mom died last year. Before his comics career, Kraft worked as a rock and roll journalist. When he was 22, they asked him to try out for a junior staff position, and he drove to the city on his motorcycle, arriving at their midtown Manhattan headquarters in 1974. Despite the illness attempting to take hold of his body, he fought. Here's our preview for tonight's WWE Elimination Chamber on Peacock, where Sami Zayn will try to shock the world and defeat Roman Reigns. I have such fond memories of Michael. Lots and lots of warts. She was 92 . RIP. David Anthony Kraft was born in 1952, and became a rock-and-roll journalist while still a teenager. Comics Interview started in 1983, and ran for 150 issues until 1995, earning him Eisner and Eagle Award nominations. Enjoying the work, Kraft got on his motorcycle to move to the West Coast with dreams of literary grandeur, but upon his arrival, Atlas was defunct and no longer operational. David Anthony Kraft, Bill Cucinotta (Compiler), Gerry Giovinco (Compiler) "The Greatest Collection of Interviews in the History of Comic Books!" This is the first volume of an eleven volume set that compiles the entire 150 issue run of David Anthony Kraft's celebrated Comics Interview Magazine. Kraft worked on such titles as Captain America and scripted the first story drawn by John Byrne for Marvel Comics: "Dark Asylum," published in Giant-Size Dracula #5 (June 1975).[12]. Mr. Kraft died on May 19 at a hospital in Gainesville, Ga. The moment the energy struck our hero, he felt it settle in his lungs and take hold. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. The series is based on the life of a Korean admiral who fought Japanese forces during the Imjin War in the 16th century. He didnt get around [to Spider-Man] till issue 19, according to a 2020 Comic Book Historians interview conducted by Alex Grand and Jim Thompson. EDITORIAL QUERIES AND INFORMATION:[emailprotected], 7563 Lake City Way NE Kraft, who was one of Marvels writers during the 1970s and 80s and became known for his work on The Defenders and on titles like Captain America and Man-Wolf and wrote nearly the entire run of The Savage She-Hulk, died on May 19, 2021 at a hospital in Gainesville, Ga. From there, he went on to write such titles for Marvel as Marvel Super Special, Savage She-Hulk,Captain America, andGiant-Size Dracula. Roger Slifer and David Anthony Kraft had collaborated on early issues of Marvel's Defenders, and around 1984, '85, and '86 Kraft was resisting the "siren . Thank you for your kind soul, guidance and friendship. He couldnt fit anyone on his motorcycle, so he left behind his beloved wife, Jennifer Lorraine Bush-Kraft, their son, Bryce William Davidsson Bush-Kraft, and his step-children, Jenniferann Bush, Jacqueline Bush, Kizzie Bush, Adam Bush and extended family in North Dakota. Growing up as a boy in small-town North Dakota, David Anthony Kraft escaped into the world of comic books. February 20, 2023 (84 years old) View obituary. Chris is the news manager of Multiversity Comics. Christos Gage (@Christosgage) May 20, 2021. Christopher Chiu-Tabet Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. He made sure she had a boyfriend for each of her two forms because she had two different personalities.. Thanks for everything, DAK. He had the ability to light up a room with his radiant spirit and witty humor. The deadly Covid-19 virus (and related pneumonia) were sneaky and tenacious. Jump to. | Feb 20, 2023 | News, Per various outlets, including Reuters and the Associated Press, manga and anime creator Leiji Matsumoto died last week, on February 13, from acute heart failure. Over the years, Fictioneer published books by such authors as A. E. van Vogt, Robert E. Howard, Jack London, Otis Adelbert Kline, and Don McGregor.[3]. Together they had a beautiful life with two daughters, Shelby Kraft Hyman and Lindsey Kraft.Michael will be remembered as someone who made an irreplaceable mark on the lives of everyone who crossed his path. Head back to school with the Archie Comics August 2021 Solicitations, INTERVIEW: Bulletproof Comics owner Hank Kwon on how he kept his store alive during lockdown, INTERVIEW: Kat Calamia discusses HAIROLOGY and making a living in comics, She-Hulk faces a brand-new foe in milestone 175th issue this April. Sincerely, Cheryl Henson and Lisa Alexander, My siblings and I will never forget the kindness, tenderness and compassion that Michael showed us in June 2007 when the four of us walked into Nanz & Kraft to pick out the floral arrangements for our mom's service. David Anthony Kraft, comic-book writer, rock journalist, SF/fantasy publisher, and creator of Comics Interview, has died after a prolonged battle with COVID-related pneumonia.He was 68 years old. At night, he wrote for hours by lamplight. Writing career [ edit] He was previously married to Jennifer Bush. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. [18], "Obituary for David Anthony Kraft | Beck Funeral Home", "The Defenders (1972) #48 - Read the Defenders (1972) Issue #48 Page 4", "David A. Kraft, Iconic Defenders Writer, Comics Journalist, Has Passed Away", "Writer and Publisher David Anthony Kraft Has Passed Away", Alphabetical index of the first 100 issues of, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=David_Anthony_Kraft&oldid=1138044037, This page was last edited on 7 February 2023, at 18:56. Kraft's fellow Marvel writer and friend Peter B. Gillis wrote an excellent tribute to Kraft on Facebook and in it he revealed: [W]hen Steve Gerber was writing Man-thing, in the story that gave us Howard the Duck, the secret . He worked on The Defenders, Captain America, and nearly the entire run of The Savage She-Hulk. He was always willing to sit down and talk and share and help me. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Bush-Kraft, their son Bryce William Davidson Bush-Kraft, and step-children Jenniferann Bush, Jacqueline Bush, Kizzie Bush, and Adam Bush. For a while, his amazing good health and strength of will kept him from succumbing. Im writing, he said. He made sure she had a boyfriend for each of her two forms because she had two different personalities.. This obituary is part of a series about people who have died in the coronavirus pandemic. We will never forget his kindness. I shall always be grateful. A writer from London on the autistic spectrum, he enjoys tweeting and blogging on Medium about his favourite films, TV shows, books, music, and games, plus history and religion. Kraft was a popular and respected figure amongst his fellow creators in the comic industry, always earning acclaim for his tackling of deep themes and use of rock music references in his comics writing. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. For a while, his amazing good health and strength of will kept him from succumbing. Saturday, February 25, 2023 Add Photos 1 Memory Scott Leick Scott Matthew Leick, 81, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away February 21, 2023. In Part Three, below, we delve into GI Joe Extreme. I tried to keep the characters in character. Despite his loyalty to established character, Kraft said he enjoyed the looser professional environment of Marvel Comics as compared to the culturally tighter DC. Matt Cardona FKA Zack Ryder Wins SEVENTH Concurrent Championship?. Sections of this page. Outside USA: 206-524-1967, The Magazine of Comics Journalism, Criticism and History. Julie Adams, the actress best remembered for her work in "Creature from the Black Lagoon," died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 in Los Angeles, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Back in the mid-1970https://t.co/N4gErIixAr pic.twitter.com/jgLnGwjsJk, George-Perez.net (@georgepereznet) May 20, 2021, Something maybe a lot of folks don't know is that #DavidAnthonyKraft discovered Brian and gave him his very first comics assignment with CYCOPS. He took the character into wonky territory: Outer Space, other dimensions, floating cities. Kraft became one of Marvels writers during the 1970s and 80s. I mean, that was it. He also worked on John Byrnes first published work at Marvel in Giant-Size Dracula #5, but he didnt want to be pigeonholed in horror as he had also set his sights on superheroes. In 1983, Kraft founded David Anthony Kraft's Comics Interview, which ran for 150 issues[15] between 1983 and 1995,[16] and garnered Eisner and Eagle Award nominations. And I read Comics Interview religiously. I always thought of Michael as a little brother when I was working at Nanz & Kraft. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Kraft eventually developed a positive working relationship with Sol Brodsky, who at first intimidated him, but soon became a surrogate Jewish father. It was never published in the U.S. "because the book was late and the movie proved to be a commercial failure," according to a contemporaneous news account. racist or sexually-oriented language. Share with Us. During these years at Marvel working on superheroes, he maintained their connections to their origins in the 1960s, using phrases and tropes developed by Lee, Kirby and Ditko, but bringing a fresh, late-70s energy to the characters. When he was 16, he ran away from home for a while and joined a traveling carnival as a barker. He kissed his lover of 14 years and wife of only one year, jpet, and told her to tell their son how much he loved him, and then he hopped on a bright yellow Norton two-stroke motorcycle and rode off into the sunset, grinning from ear to ear with the knowledge that he was loved so deeply by his wife, their son, and her family. Mr. Kraft died on May 19 at a hospital in Gainesville, Ga. If I dont sell anything, youre exactly the same. Since 1974, Kraft was the literary agent for the estate of pulp author Otis Adelbert Kline. He swung at the villain over and over until he backed him into a corner. Your Defenders’ run…Even the stuff you did at DC Comics. Growing up as a boy in small-town North Dakota, David Anthony Kraft escaped into the world of comic books. He was known for his work on The Defenders and on titles like Captain America and Man-Wolf. Be Nice. Everywhere on his face. FOOM was given a small budget of $750 an issue and Kraft filled in much of the space himself, promoting events at Marvel like Jack Kirbys Devil Dinosaur. The magazine was much-loved for being a prime pre-internet source of comic industry news, features, and reviews, while mainly being focused on extensive interviews with comic book creators. Christopher Chiu-Tabet I don't remember much from that week but I will always remember how loving Michael Kraft was to the Beaver's. Jeff Lemire & Andrea Sorrentino's Tenement Now A 10-Issue Series, South Park Season 26 Ep. He died of complications of the coronavirus. Im writing, he said. Check out our preview for tonight's WWE NXT on USA, where Champion Wes Lee will hold another open challenge for his North American Title. Among his accomplishments at Marvel were scripting John Byrnes first story for the company (Dark Asylum, from June 1975s Giant-Size Dracula #5), and a canceled adaptation of the Beatles movie Sgt. Along w/ artists Vosburg, Stone & Springer, that was his series. And Im going to work for Marvel.. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? I had cold called Sol Brodsky at Skywald, with all the confidence of somebody whos in high school. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. And if I do, voila! I became Klines agent, in high school.. It was at this young age that he became the literary agent of author Otis Adelbert Kline's estate, and joined Marvel after selling them the rights to some of Kline's stories. Find out what's happening with the latest events in our community. [11] He wrote the entire run, except the first issue, of Savage She-Hulk, which ran from 1980 to 1982. [3] He lived in Clayton, Georgia. Having written some of the classic stories during the Bronze Age of Comics at Marvel, worked as a rock journalist covering groups such as Rush and KISS, and even doing scripting stints in TV (Gem and the Holograms, GI Joe, Street Fighter) and at DC (just to name a few), David was well-versed in the nefarious. Kraft was asked during his Comic Book Historians interview to name three mentors who had a profound impact on him. The fine china crashed to the floor, the sound loud in the stillness of the day: You think you can defeat me? The villain leapt to his feet and away from DAKs swinging, flaming sword. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. In the early 1980s, Kraft started writing for DC Comics, authoring a run onWorld's Finest Comics. He wanted her to be complicated, not just a raging beast, Ms. Kraft-Bush said. So, yeah…he knew a villain when he heard one.
David, known to his friends as DAK, pulled his flaming sword from the ether and ran down the garden path of his mountain home in a full-on samurai mode—he had become very knowledgeable of swords and fighting and samurai through all his research on his newest and extremely successful project with co-creator Onrie Kompan: Yi Soon Shin, so he was confident in his skills.
DAK found the villain sipping tea in the gazebo and reading copies of Marvel Masterworks: The Savage She-Hulk Volumes I and II. It was clear the villain was studying up on his opponent, because DAK wrote She-Hulk starting with Issue #2 (his very good friend, mentor, and boss Stan Lee wrote the first issue).
DAK assessed his opponent and snorted with contempt. The cause was complications of Covid-19, said his wife, Jennifer Bush-Kraft. Publishing 150 issues through 1995, Kraft and fellow cohorts interviewed the likes of Chris Claremont, Stan Lee and Larry Houston, getting the scoop on publishing, comics and animation. After a few years representing Kline, Kraft got a call from Roy Thomas, who in the early 1970s was in the market to license pulp material for a new brand of comic book branching off from the success of Conan the Barbarian. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. This obituary is part of a series about people who have died in the coronavirus pandemic. You have funeral questions, we have answers. As suggested by the title, each issue of Comics Interview was filled entirely with in-depth creator interviews. He struck out at the villain one last time, taking off his head. David Anthony Kraft Death - Obituary, Funeral, Cause Of Death So very saddened to learn of David Anthony Kraft's passingclick link to learn more. Today I was at Nanz and Kraft with my mom, ordering flowers for my dad's funeral. In 19831984, Kraft wrote World's Finest Comics for DC Comics,[13] including that series' issue #300 (Feb. He dealt with Lieber as well as both Goodmans, Martin and Chip. Read More Published In Last Name "Lape". We were both working on this series that frankly no one cared about, and Dave just took the ball and ran with it, Mr. Prez said in a phone interview. He could feel his body weakening and he wanted to get back to his castle at the top of his kingdom where his wife and son, Bryce William Davidson Bush-Kraft, would be waiting. The villain begged for his life, but DAK knew he had to see this to the end. He appears in documentaries like Slugfest and Life According to Stan Lee, writes and animates an ongoing comics history docu-series and co-hosts the Comic Book Historians podcast. Joe Extreme. With a war-cry, he charged the villain and swung his sword. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.Maria and Sara and Nick Grau, So sorry for your loss Ms. Kraft! | Feb 8, 2023 | News, Per ComicBook.com, comic book artist Lee Moder died last month, around January 15, aged only 53. David, known to his friends as DAK, pulled his flaming sword from the ether and ran down the garden path of his mountain home in a full-on samurai modehe had become very knowledgeable of swords and fighting and samurai through all his research on his newest and extremely successful project with co-creator Onrie Kompan: Yi Soon Shin, so he was confident in his skills. Lots and lots of warts. Despite the illness attempting to take hold of his body, he fought. He was born February 24, 1937 in the Town of Rietbrock, son of the late Sylvester. Kraft had many friends in the industry and kept up a lively correspondence on his FB page. person will not be tolerated. Our condolences to her and their family, and we hope she gets well soon. Partly cloudy later. WSW winds at 15 to 25 mph, decreasing to 5 to 10 mph. When he was 12, he decided to write his own comics, so he installed a desk and a lamp in a closet at home. [10], Kraft wrote the Man-Wolf feature in Creatures on the Loose and Marvel Premiere and featured the character in The Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #3 (1981). He wrote nearly the entire run of The Savage She-Hulk. Kraft died May 19 at a hospital in Gainesville, Georgia. He was known for his work on The Defenders and on titles like Captain America and Man-Wolf. In his teens, he wrote tales for pulpy horror comics. With a war-cry, he charged the villain and swung his sword. | Jan 20, 2023 | News, BBC News reports Scottish cartoonist David Sutherland died yesterday, Thursday, January 19, at the age of 89. But the villain had chosen his weapon well. Heidi MacDonald is an award-winning editor/journalist with 20 years. Facebook. He worked on The Defenders, Captain America and Man-Wolf early in his career. That got me doing some research as this sad news passed me by and I found an obituary for Kraft. An editor at Disney and DC Comics, she edited such titles as The Lion King, Scooby Doo, Swamp Thing, and Y: The Last Man. Joe Extreme; his more recent credits included co-writing Onrie Kompan and Giovanni Timpanos Korean history series Yi Soon Shin: Warrior and Defender.. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. NJPW Dominion 2022 Sees Four Championships Change Hands! On behalf of the IP and Comics Nexus teams, I offer our condolences to the family, friends and fans of David Anthony Kraft. [14] After that, Kraft did occasional comics writing, but mostly focused his energies on publishing and criticism. He was known for his work on The Defenders and on titles like Captain America and Man-Wolf. What I didn't know, though, and I imagine many other people did not know, is that Dakimh was named AFTER David A. Kraft. He found himself also drawn to reruns of the old Republic Captain America serial from 1944. Low 29F. He was 85 years old. The fine china crashed to the floor, the sound loud in the stillness of the day: You think you can defeat me? The villain leapt to his feet and away from DAKs swinging, flaming sword. He came into comics in the mid-seventies with a background as a rock music journalist and worked, mainly for Marvel, on dozens of comics and special projects. Read about othershere. He had been an avid reader of “monster books” as a child and had even sold monster stories of his own to his good friend Jim Salicrup (Tales From The Crypt) and Amazing Stories. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, with artists George Prez and Jim Mooney. When he picked up some of the initial issues of The Incredible Hulk by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in the early 1960s, he experienced an engagement with the material that woke him up to the possibilities of visual sequential storytelling. It was clear the villain was studying up on his opponent, because DAK wrote She-Hulk starting with Issue #2 (his very good friend, mentor, and boss Stan Lee wrote the first issue). RIP. This eventually led to the publishing of what Kraft became best known for, David Anthony Kraft's Comics Interview, a comic book and pop culture magazine that ran from 1983 1995. A photo provided via the Kraft family shows David Anthony Kraft. More than 450 new Canadian obituaries add each day. 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