Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved David Kraft of Clayton, Georgia, who passed away at the age of 68, on May 19, 2021. 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. After Comics Interview went out of business, he worked as a television writer for shows like G.I. 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. 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 Mr. Kraft became one of Marvels writers during the 1970s and 80s. Born in Devils Lake, North Dakota, May 31, 1952, and later moving to Georgia, he grew up with DC Comics, which was then peddling the likes of Mort Weisingers Superman and Jack Schiffs Batman. Mr. Kraft died on May 19 at a hospital in Gainesville, Ga. 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. High 41F. 3: Randy's New Obsession? David Anthony Kraft (known to fans as DAK) was born in 1952 and had a long journeyman career in publishing. DILBERT creator Scott Adams dropped from Andrews McMeel syndicate following racist DC ROUND-UP: THE HUMAN TARGET #12 is a bittersweet finale. In the mid-1970s, a young George Prez was paired with Mr. Kraft on Man-Wolf. But the villain had chosen his weapon well. And if I do, voila! I became Klines agent, in high school.. 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. 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. Mr. Kraft had fallen in love with the art of making comics all over again. Chance of snow 60%. Betty convinces Ethel to do some "no clothes required" modeling for an artist friend in this preview of World of Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #23. Christopher Chiu-Tabet In early 1985 Comics Interview Group branched out into comic books by taking on Henry and Audrey Vogel's Southern Knights (previously a self-published series). It was that pause that was his undoing. Kraft is survived by his wife Jennifer, who has also been battling COVID-19 since April 28. Condolences to his family. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. He was born February 24, 1937 in the Town of Rietbrock, son of the late Sylvester. I had the pleasure of meeting Michael a few years ago. On behalf of the IP and Comics Nexus teams, I offer our condolences to the family, friends and fans of David Anthony Kraft. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. He told us to "trust him" as he knew what we wanted and it was absolutely beautiful. Promotional Rates were found for your code. In New York, he wrote his early Marvel stories for Giant-Size Dracula. 28, 2019. In New York, he wrote his early Marvel stories for Giant-Size Dracula. The villain struck out with a bolt of energy that was green and putrid. You have funeral questions, we have answers. 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. [7] In The Defenders, Kraft wrestled with large philosophical issues: the temptations of power, the Cold War and nuclear power, sibling rivalry, and growing old alone. Accessibility Help. This obituary is part of a series about people who have died in the coronavirus pandemic. DAK wasted no time (he knew a villain when he saw one). We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. accounts, the history behind an article. Kraft quit DC Comics when I was seven or eight and decided they were just totally stupid. It appeared that anything that even mildly defied the conventional he would follow like breadcrumbs for a soul starving for the atypical, which inevitably led to science fiction and old pulp tales. When I asked Pat about Michael I was surprised and saddened by the news of his death. P.O. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. David Anthony Kraft, Comic Book Writer and Chronicler, Dies at 68 He worked on The Defenders, Captain America and Man-Wolf early in his career. I feel honored to have crossed paths with Michael. His stepmother soon found him scribbling away. I was like, I need to write for you he agreed, and I did a few stories for those magazines. He was breaking into the comics market, when, in early 1974, Kraft got a letter from Thomas looking for an associate editor. Box 425, 84 Plaza Way Everywhere on his face. 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). 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. Kraft counted science fiction author Leigh Brackett, Stan Lee, and writer E. Hoffmann Price as mentors. 22 Years Late, Joe Madureira's Battle Chasers #10 In June. An editor at Disney and DC Comics, she edited such titles as The Lion King, Scooby Doo, Swamp Thing, and Y: The Last Man. DAK found the villain sipping tea in the gazebo and reading copies of Marvel Masterworks: The Savage She-HulkVolumes I and II. It was that pause that was his undoing. His magazine David Anthony Kraft's Comics Interview has stood the test of time as a pillar in comic book reporting and reviews, despite not having been published since 1995. I KNOW you. BATTLE CHASERS returns this June after two decades of waiting! The man had a great eye for talent https://t.co/6Sgc2E8F1C, Cully Hamner (@CullyHamner) May 20, 2021. You could just tell. We have several sizes to fit every budget. 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. Prayers for you. We grew up with Michael and his brothers at Holy Trinity and Big Spring. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Published by Courier-Journal from Apr. Mr. Kraft became one of Marvels writers during the 1970s and 80s. According to a family friend, he passed away quietly in his own home; the cause of death unknown. The villain begged for his life, but DAK knew he had to see this to the end. We have lost a legend. David Anthony Kraft was born in 1952, and became a rock-and-roll journalist while still a teenager. At night, he wrote for hours by lamplight. But DAK wasnt defeated. He worked on The Defenders, Captain America, and nearly the entire run of The Savage She-Hulk. 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]. I enjoyed working with him and knowing him when I was at N, I'm soo sorry to find out tonight at this late day. He eventually went into self-publishing his own comics series with Onrie Kompan, beginning in 2009: Yi Soon Shin, about a 1500s Korean admiral. With a war-cry, he charged the villain and swung his sword. 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. I have read all your comics. She was 92 . David Anthony Kraft, Comic Book Writer and Chronicler, Dies at 68. In 1995, Kraft worked as story-editor and scripter for the short-lived animated series G.I. When he was 12, he decided to write his own comics, so he installed a desk and a lamp in a closet at home. I have read all your comics. He trudged through snow during brutal winters to buy the latest adventure of Thor. Kraft was the co-writer and editor of Yi Soon Shin: Warrior and Defender by Onrie Kompan Productions, LLC. I KNOW you. The Indigo Children Are Among Us and Someone Wants You To Know, The Indirect Market: The One Thing You Need to Run a Successful Shop, INTERVIEW: THE MAGIC NECKLACEs Claire Napier on sensationalism, dangerous men, and that guy from Jamiroquai. She cohosts Publishers Weeklys graphic novel podcast More to Come. 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. Recommend David's obituary to your friends. He was careful to give each member of the team a very specific voice and perspective. 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. He made sure she had a boyfriend for each of her two forms because she had two different personalities.. For a while, his amazing good health and strength of will kept him from succumbing. He is Lebanese/Chinese, although he can't speak Cantonese or Arabic. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Read about othershere. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers -Mark Hillard's mom. He had this very wild imagination, and he thought outside the box. He worked on The Defenders, Captain America and Man-Wolf early in his career. He swung at the villain over and over until he backed him into a corner. February 20, 2023 (84 years old) View obituary. David Anthony Kraft was born on May 31, 1952, in Devils Lake, N.D. His father, Anton Kraft, was a mason. Comics Interview ran for 150 issues from 1983 to 1995; its a priceless resource of comics history. In mid-1989 Southern Knights was canceled as well, and the Comics Interview imprint was again devoted solely to magazines and trade publications although they would co-publish Southern Knights No. He trudged through snow during brutal winters to buy the latest adventure of Thor. Im writing, he said. Matt Cardona FKA Zack Ryder Wins SEVENTH Concurrent Championship?. Since he was working on licensed comics involving the Beatles and Sgt. 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.
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