Kraft also began working on the superhero line and took on the Jim Steranko-created Marvel fanzine FOOM with issue #15 (sporting Howard the Duck for President on the cover). He was a writer, known for Street Fighter: The Animated Series (1995) and G.I. 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. I am a Comic Book Historian, author of Understanding Superhero Comic Books, as well as a Panelist, Consultant and Motion Comics Animator featured on The Today Show, CGTN America Cable Network, The Life According to Stan Lee Documentary, Newsy National Network, contributor & speaker on both the Marvel Lego Art soundtrack & interviewee on the Russo With a war-cry, he charged the villain and swung his sword. Please share on social media! 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. David Anthony Kraft, best known to comics readers for writing some of the formative years of Marvel's The Savage She-Hulk and The Defenders, and for founding/editing the highly respected Comics Interview magazine, contracted COVID-19 and died of respiratory pneumonia on May 19 at the age of 68. The Weekly Round-Up #690 With 20th Century Men #6, Damn Them All #5, Natures Labyrinth #4, Black Cloak #2, Draculina: Blood Simple #1, Superman #1 & More Plus The Week In Music! In 1983, Kraft left Marvel, which had changed from a looser environment to a lucrative but tighter editorial structure under Jim Shooter. Kraft counted science fiction author Leigh Brackett, Stan Lee, and writer E. Hoffmann Price as mentors. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of David Anthony Kraft please visit our,

On May 5, 2021, David Anthony Kraft was out surveying his vast kingdom at the top of Screamer Mountain in Clayton, GA when he heard the most villainous laughter. Prayers and love to Allison, Shelby, Lindsey, David, Susan, Eddie, Sharon, his parents, and the rest of the Kraft family. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism 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. Michael was, a nieghbor, schoolmates, friend, babysitter, and someone the world will miss. --. He was 68. [8] Kraft also merged his interests in music and comics by inserting multiple references to the band Blue yster Cult into his Defenders stories specifically the "Xenogenesis: Day of the Demons" storyline, issues #5860. He was such a kind person, full of joy. In his teens, he wrote tales for pulpy horror comics. The moment the energy struck our hero, he felt it settle in his lungs and take hold. CBR reports writer David A. Kraft has passed away from COVID-19. Box 425, 84 Plaza Way My brother and I went to school with Michael at Holy Trinity. David Anthony Kraft, best known to comics readers for writing some of the formative years of Marvels The Savage She-Hulk and The Defenders, and for founding/editing the highly respected Comics Interview magazine, contracted COVID-19 and died of respiratory pneumonia on May 19 at the age of 68. He was educated at Yeshiva College,. 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. February 21, 2023 (82 years old) View obituary. DC Comics & Batman Vs. Robin #5 Spoilers & Review: The REAL End Of Lazarus Planet Event Or Is It As Dawn Of DC Rages?! 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DAVID E. KRAFT was born on December 1, 1960 You may leave a message for the family by clicking here. You have permission to edit this article. After Kraft had been at Marvel for a year, Stans brother, Larry Lieber, became editor of the Atlas/Seaboard line published by Martin Goodman. 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. She cohosts Publishers Weeklys graphic novel podcast More to Come. Growing up as a boy in small-town North Dakota, David Anthony Kraft escaped into the world of comic books. Jump to. Buffy and Spike panic about the dating life of their teen protege in this preview of Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer Special #1. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. In Part Three, below, we delve into GI Joe Extreme. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. It was through these frequent discussions with Lee that he learned about the political and business goings-on at Marvel. He was primarily known for his long-running journal of interviews and criticism, Comics Interview, as well as for work for Marvel Comics in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. Soon enough, he sold a piece to Amazing Stories. DAK assessed his opponent and snorted with contempt. With a war-cry, he charged the villain and swung his sword. He graduated from Devils Lake Central High School in 1970. Be Nice. He had sold some tech science fiction to Amazing Stories and some comics stories to Skywald magazines. Our preview for tonight's WWE SmackDown on FOX finds Gunther defending the Intercontinental Championship against Madcap Moss. The Comics Journal 2023 Fantagraphics Books Inc., All rights reserved. He trudged through snow during brutal winters to buy the latest adventure of Thor. He was 68. 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. 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. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. The deadly Covid-19 virus (and related pneumonia) were sneaky and tenacious.

On May 19, 2021, our hero decided the continued fight against the villain’s virus really just sucked, and that it might be nice to visit his friends Stan Lee and Roger Slifer. He definely lit up a room and was always so gracious to me anytime I came in to buy flowers. Today's Venom #17 is a jigsaw piece of a comic book between Dark Web, Thor and Free Comic Book Day from last year, all written by Al Ewing. But DAK wasnt defeated. In addition to his wife, his survivors include a son, Bryce William Davidsson Bush-Kraft; three stepdaughters, Jenniferann, Jacqueline and Kizzie Bush; and a stepson, Adam Bush. He swung at the villain over and over until he backed him into a corner. And I know your weaknesses.”

And that’s when the villain pulled from the ether a bottle of single malt scotch. The villain struck out with a bolt of energy that was green and putrid. He read issues of The Incredible Hulk hidden in his textbooks at school. He worked on the 90s animated series G.I. We went by Churchill Downs too. Archie and the gang brutally murder a sea creature to get their hands on a chest of coins in this preview of Archie 1000-Page Comics Wonder. For a while, his amazing good health and strength of will kept him from succumbing. 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. Comics Interview ran for 150 issues from 1983 to 1995; its a priceless resource of comics history. He dealt with Lieber as well as both Goodmans, Martin and Chip. RIP. Our thoughts are with his family & loved ones. David Anthony Kraft American comic book writer. Writer and former editor David Anthony Kraft shaped the Marvel Universe through his stories, bringing life to characters like She-Hulk, the Defenders and so many others with a passion for music that transcended the world of comics. We were in shock and devastated and didn't have a clue what we are doing. person will not be tolerated. He read issues of the Incredible Hulk hidden in his textbooks at school. Clayton, GA 30525, Phone: 706-782-3312Fax: 706-782-4230Email:news@theclaytontribune.com, 2023The Clayton Tribune, Rabun County, GA, UPDATE: Two fatalities in accident involving 5 vehicles near Clayton Saturday, 5 Rabun patients awaiting COVID-19 test results, Tractor Supply Co. plows into Clayton for grand opening, Rabun County boys hoops earn victory over Trion.