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. With a war-cry, he charged the villain and swung his sword. I never met him and have no further details, I was just a fan and wanted to pass on the sad news to other fans. The guy was a total clich. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. 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. David Anthony Kraft was born on 31 May 1952 in Devils Lake, North Dakota, USA. It was at this young age that he became the literary agent of author Otis Adelbert Klines estate, and joined Marvel after selling them the rights to some of Klines stories. Above all, he never lost his faith and was always determined to serve as an inspiration to others who were fighting cancer. Chance of snow 60%. Show your support. 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. I was looking through David Anthony Kraft's run on the Defenders just yesterday. The news comes a few weeks after [], All content on this site copyright 2009 - 2023 Multiversity Comics // Site Designed by JLotharius, Leiji Matsumoto, Creator of Captain Harlock, Dead at 85, Lee Moder, Co-Creator of Stargirl, Dead at 53, David Sutherland, Beano Artist, Dead at 89. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, with artists George Prez and Jim Mooney. Add a Memory. He trudged through snow during brutal winters to buy the latest adventure of Thor. The villain begged for his life, but DAK knew he had to see this to the end. His connection to the latter led him to become involved as writer and story editor on the 1990s cartoons G.I. My prayers to Mike and his family. But DAK wasnt defeated. 27 to Apr. His stepmother soon found him scribbling away. 22 Years Late, Joe Madureira's Battle Chasers #10 In June. DAK assessed his opponent and snorted with contempt. In the mid-1970s, a young George Prez was paired with Kraft on Man-Wolf. Oh, and warts! The moment the energy struck our hero, he felt it settle in his lungs and take hold. He spoke fondly of his family, and when he did his face just lit up. See more. 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. He swung at the villain over and over until he backed him into a corner. But the villain had chosen his weapon well. What I didn't know, though, and I imagine many other people did not know, is that Dakimh was named AFTER David A. Kraft. Please share on social media! Your Defenders runEven the stuff you did at DC Comics. He was 68. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Elisabeth (ST.Peter) Chandler Alexandria,VA. 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. As a writer for Marvel and D.C. Comics in the 1970s and '80s, he brought subtlety and humanity to characters like She-Hulk and . But the villain had chosen his weapon well. 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, Read The Clayton Tribune, Rabun County, GA, Mailing Address: Almost immediately, Kraft reunited with Rich Buckler and incorporated their Atlas character Demon Hunter into the Marvel Universe as Devil-Slayer. We'd love to hear eyewitness He dealt with Lieber as well as both Goodmans, Martin and Chip. Kraft was born in 1952 and is best known for his Marvel writing in the 70s especially his run on The Defenders, which included The Scorpio Saga. Kraft was part of a group of writers known for writing relevant stories, as they called it then, and hes definitely one of the reasons I was a Marvel Fan all the way back then. Writer and Publisher David Anthony Kraft Has Passed Away, Hasbro Loses Their Minds By Dropping $75 Carbonized Star Wars 2-Pack, Venom #17 Joins Up The Dots With Thor, Darkoth The Death Demon & FCBD, Star Trek: Picard Showrunner on Jurati Borg, "Real Borg" S03 Statuses, A Black Rose Fate Awaits Power Girl (Action Comics #1052 Spoilers). DAK found the villain sipping tea in the gazebo and reading copies of Marvel Masterworks: The Savage She-HulkVolumes I and II. Since 1974, Kraft was the literary agent for the estate of pulp author Otis Adelbert Kline. When he was 12, he decided to write his own comics, so he installed a desk and a lamp in a closet at home. Anyone can read what you share. This is my office., What makes you think you can be a writer?, I will be a writer. 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. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. He was one hell of a talent. van Vogt, L. Frank Baum, Jack London, and later even future Marvel collaborator Don McGregor. But not just any single malt, a 25-year-old McCallan. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief at Comics Nexus. 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. I had Jonah calling [Spider-Man] the wall-crawling weasel. Mr. Kraft had fallen in love with the art of making comics all over again. DAK fought the illness in his lungs and made his way home to his family. DAK wasted no time (he knew a villain when he saw one). David Anthony Kraft (born 1952), also credited simply as David Kraft, is an American comic book writer, publisher, and critic. Enjoyed this? He was an angel on earth to us that day. At least in his retelling, so began the real-life superhero origin story of David Anthony Kraft. Always welcoming and friendly to all. And I know your weaknesses.”

And that’s when the villain pulled from the ether a bottle of single malt scotch. Read about othershere. For a while, his amazing good health and strength of will kept him from succumbing. I'm so sorry to hear about Micheal. 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. God speed my good friend,God speed. David Anthony Kraft was born on May 31, 1952, in Devils Lake, N.D. His father, Anton Kraft, was a mason. He made sure she had a boyfriend for each of her two forms because she had two different personalities.. [citation needed], Kraft died from COVID-19 on May 19, 2021. He had this very wild imagination, and he thought outside the box. This is my office., What makes you think you can be a writer?, I will be a writer. In 1995, Kraft worked as story-editor and scripter for the short-lived animated series G.I. He will be missed. Sending my sincerest sympathies to all the Krafts. And Im going to work for Marvel.. 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. If I dont sell anything, youre exactly the same. Kraft went on to edit Comics Interview magazine and founding specialty science fiction publisher Fictioneer Books. (BatSpoilers), Scott Adams Makes Dilbert Private Subscription Only After Cancellation, Superman & Lois, Supernatural/TLOU, Dune & More: BCTV Daily Dispatch, World of Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #23. 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. 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 Marvels Midtown Manhattan headquarters in 1974. Kraft eventually developed a positive working relationship with Sol Brodsky, who at first intimidated him, but soon became a surrogate Jewish father. You have funeral questions, we have answers. 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. 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! [9] Kraft combined music and comics in his scripting of the Marvel Super Special #4 featuring The Beatles. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. In September 1976, he became editor of FOOM with issue #15, Marvel's self-produced fan magazine . He was so kind and wonderful. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. We have lost a legend. 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. 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. An editor at Disney and DC Comics, she edited such titles as The Lion King, Scooby Doo, Swamp Thing, and Y: The Last Man. DAVID KRAFT OBITUARY David I. Kraft, M.D., born to Mae & Hyman Kravchick, on April 3, 1918, New York City, N.Y., and passed away on October 29, 2008. The villain struck out with a bolt of energy that was green and putrid. Prayers and love to Allison, Shelby, Lindsey, David, Susan, Eddie, Sharon, his parents, and the rest of the Kraft family. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. But the villain had chosen his weapon well. He was one of those rare birds from the days of old Marvel who wasnt from New York. At least in his retelling, so began the real-life superhero origin story of David Anthony Kraft. According. He had this very wild imagination, and he thought outside the box. He was such a kind person, full of joy. He was a graduate of Trinity High School and the University of Kentucky.He is survived by his loving wife, Allison Anderson Kraft and daughters Shelby Kraft Hyman (Alex) and Lindsey Kraft. The Comics Journal 2023 Fantagraphics Books Inc., All rights reserved. May he Rest In Peace. She cohosts Publishers Weeklys graphic novel podcast More to Come. David Anthony Kraft, comic book writer and chronicler, dies | News | avpress.com Services Lancaster Children's Dental Services Sam's Silk Screening Custom Tees - Hats - Polos - Totes Services Carpeteria Design Center What's Hot In Flooring? He was known for his work on The Defenders and on titles like Captain America and Man-Wolf. He worked on The Defenders, Captain America and Man-Wolf early in his career. 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. And had a thin, anemic mustache (of course). Fury Of The Gods Special: Shazamily Matters #1 Spoilers: How Many Stories Tie-Into The Film? In lieu of flowers, DAK and his family asked that donations be made to comic writers in need via The Hero Initiative. He told us to "trust him" as he knew what we wanted and it was absolutely beautiful. He took the character into wonky territory: Outer Space, other dimensions, floating cities. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. Mr. Kraft became one of Marvels writers during the 1970s and 80s. With a war-cry, he charged the villain and swung his sword. We will never forget his kindness. His mother, Cecilia (Weindenbach) Kraft, died when David was 9. David Anthony Kraft (May 31, 1952[1][2] May 19, 2021) was an American comic book writer, publisher, and critic. Press alt + / to open this menu. Kraft wrote for Marvel and DC Comics during the 1970s and 80s, including titles like The Defenders and Savage She-Hulk, but was also the founder of Fictioneer Books, which published books, comics and magazines, like the groundbreaking Comics Interview. Im writing, he said. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, he would walk down the hall for frequent meetings with Stan Lee and Jim Galton who preferred he change his hippie gear to a suit. According to a family friend, he passed away quietly in his own home; the cause of death unknown. 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. David Anthony Kraft Death - Obituary, Funeral, Cause Of RIP writer David Anthony Kraft (DAK), from Morbius to Man-Wolf, the Defenders to Dracula he wrote many of my favorite comics in the 70s-80s. 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. Thank you for reading! Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. NJPW Dominion 2022 Sees Four Championships Change Hands! This is whats weird, there was Roy, Don and [m]e, doing the entire color comics, Marvel-like. David Anthony Kraft was creative and meticulous, his wife told us. 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. Mr. Kraft died on May 19 at a hospital in Gainesville, Ga. 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. His mother, Cecilia (Weindenbach) Kraft, died when David was 9. He was originally a rock music journalist but found his way into the world of comics by becoming the editor ofFOOM, Marvel Comics' fan magazine, in 1976. Salvador Hidalgo Lopez. Our condolences to her and their family, and we hope she gets well soon. Tommy, Frank, and Rick Leist, So very Sorry With Love and Prayers. 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 graduated from Devils Lake Central High School in 1970. He had a wonderful spirit. Iconic Director Steven Spielberg (The Fabelmans) announced he will be adapting Stanley Kubrick's script for Napoleon as a 7-part HBO series. We were in shock and devastated and didn't have a clue what we are doing. 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 eventually went into self-publishing his own comics series with Onrie Kompan, beginning in 2009: Yi Soon Shin, about a 1500s Korean admiral. Krafts first Marvel editor credit was co-editing Tales of the Zombie with Don McGregor, which began a lifelong friendship. Growing up as a boy in small-town North Dakota, David Anthony Kraft escaped into the world of comic books. Everywhere on his face. Despite the illness attempting to take hold of his body, he fought. The sight of the scotch made DAK pause and remember a gift of that very same bottle from his beloved wife, Jennifer Lorraine Bush-Kraft (whom he always called pet or jpet). [3] In September 1976, he became editor of FOOM with issue #15,[4] Marvel's self-produced fan magazine, lasting as editor until the magazine's final issue (#22) in 1978. He knew we wanted something special and he took us in the back and let us pick out the flowers used. “I have read all your comics. Today I was at Nanz and Kraft with my mom, ordering flowers for my dad's funeral. Hoping that DC under new management would be looser than its mid-1970s days, he found himself disappointed and soon left both companies behind. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. 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. | Feb 8, 2023 | News, Per ComicBook.com, comic book artist Lee Moder died last month, around January 15, aged only 53. https://t.co/5qFgjfNV06, Erik Larsen (@ErikJLarsen) May 20, 2021. I am so very sorry for your loss. 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. Once, he said, he spotted a ladder in the high-ceilinged offices of a school publication called the Magpie. But not just any single malt, a 25-year-old McCallan. 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 By I had cold called Sol Brodsky at Skywald, with all the confidence of somebody whos in high school. The villain begged for his life, but DAK knew he had to see this to the end. DAK found the villain sipping tea in the gazebo and reading copies of Marvel Masterworks: The Savage She-Hulk Volumes I and II. Windy with snow showers this morning. He trudged through snow during brutal winters to buy the latest adventure of Thor. Kraft had many friends in the industry and kept up a lively correspondence on his FB page. In the early 1980s, Kraft started writing for DC Comics, authoring a run onWorld's Finest Comics. Winds could occasionally gust over 50 mph.. Generally clear. Vancouver, British Columbia. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. His passing was mourned on social media. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Click to learn about our free newsletter, The Pulse, John is a long-time pop culture fan, comics historian, and blogger. He was previously married to Jennifer Bush. He struck out at the villain one last time, taking off his head. He hugged and comforted us while we cried and he helped us get through one of the worst days of our lives. He was careful to give each member of the team a very specific voice and perspective. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Kraft's real passion seemed to be in publishing and being a comics reviewer, which led him to found Fictioneer Books in 1974. And had a thin, anemic mustache (of course). Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. 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. I shall always be grateful. [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. CBR reports writer David A. Kraft has passed away from COVID-19. She was 92 . I have such fond memories of Michael. 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. There are no events scheduled. Our thought are with his family through this hard time. Mr. Kraft became one of Marvels writers during the 1970s and 80s. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, by Kraft and artists George Prez and Jim Mooney was promoted on the "Bullpen Bulletins" page in Marvel Comics cover-dated January 1979. Kraft wrote for several companies, and many remember him best as one of the writers who introduced social issues into his comic-book stories. His first big success as a comic book author was in writing "The Scorpio Saga" arc forThe Defenders. Christopher Chiu-Tabet Along w/ artists Vosburg, Stone & Springer, that was his series. He was a former President of the St. Mathews Business Association. David Anthony Kraft. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. After Kraft had been at Marvel for a year, Stans brother, Larry Lieber, became editor of the Atlas/Seaboard line published by Martin Goodman. He made sure she had a boyfriend for each of her two forms because she had two different personalities.. Mr. Kraft died on May 19 at a hospital in Gainesville, Ga. Sutherland was best known for drawing The Bash Street Kids comic strip for 60 years, beginning in 1962; he ultimately penciled over 4000 comics starring the troublesome kids of Class 2B. Joe Extreme; his more recent credits included co-writing Onrie Kompan and Giovanni Timpanos Korean history series Yi Soon Shin: Warrior and Defender.. He graduated from Devils Lake Central High School in 1970. 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. His passing was announced on Facebook by his wife Jennifer Bush-Kraft. He is Lebanese/Chinese, although he can't speak Cantonese or Arabic. The news of his passing was shared on his own Facebook page this morning by his wife, Jennifer Bush-Kraft, who said that they had both been suffering from COVID-19 pneumonia since April 28 and that her husband had succumbed to it yesterday morning. Heidi MacDonald is an award-winning editor/journalist with 20 years. 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. David Anthony Kraft By News Staff on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 Craft 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. Ways to honor Michael Kraft's life and legacy. David Anthony Kraft Clayton, Georgia May 31, 1952 - May 19, 2021 Share Obituary: Tribute Wall Obituary & Events Share a memory Send Flowers Obituary 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.