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. Kraft is survived by his wife Jennifer, who has also been battling COVID-19 and we hope she is able to get well soon. His stepmother soon found him scribbling away. There was an error processing your request. I KNOW you. Send Flowers. 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. For a while, his amazing good health and strength of will kept him from succumbing. I have read all your comics. Gradually, he developed a correspondence with Marvels offices in New York and kept asking about job openings. Lots and lots of warts. 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. Joe Extreme and Street Fighter: The Animated Series. My brother and I went to school with Michael at Holy Trinity. He graduated from Devils Lake Central High School in 1970. Joe Extreme; his more recent credits included co-writing Onrie Kompan and Giovanni Timpanos Korean history series Yi Soon Shin: Warrior and Defender.. 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. His connection to the latter led him to become involved as writer and story editor on the 1990s cartoons G.I. In 2009, many years after he had last written a comic book, Mr. Kraft began working on an independent title called Yi Soon Shin. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. He died on 19 May 2021 in Gainesville, Georgia, USA. It was through these frequent discussions with Lee that he learned about the political and business goings-on at Marvel. 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. 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. 3: Randy's New Obsession? 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. Christos Gage (@Christosgage) May 20, 2021. He wrote nearly the entire run of The Savage She-Hulk. By 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. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. | Jan 20, 2023 | News, BBC News reports Scottish cartoonist David Sutherland died yesterday, Thursday, January 19, at the age of 89. [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. [9] Kraft combined music and comics in his scripting of the Marvel Super Special #4 featuring The Beatles. David Anthony Kraft (known to fans as DAK) was born in 1952 and had a long journeyman career in publishing. This obituary is part of a series about people who have died in the coronavirus pandemic. On behalf of the IP and Comics Nexus teams, I offer our condolences to the family, friends and fans of David Anthony Kraft. He dealt with Lieber as well as both Goodmans, Martin and Chip. It struck the tiny, delicate cup of tea. He was always willing to sit down and talk and share and help me. (Katie, Beth, Trip and Scott), To the Kraft family,Michael was such a sweet, caring person and a boss everyone would want to work for! 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. After Kraft had been at Marvel for a year, Stans brother, Larry Lieber, became editor of the Atlas/Seaboard line published by Martin Goodman. February 20, 2023 (84 years old) View obituary. 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. I always thought of Michael as a little brother when I was working at Nanz & Kraft. Today I was at Nanz and Kraft with my mom, ordering flowers for my dad's funeral. 28, 2019. . Even stopping for us to walk down a beautiful street with beautiful trees (it was fall). Fictioneer and its imprint Comics Interview Group published magazines including David Anthony Kraft's Comics Interview, the newspaper-comic-strip reprint magazine Comics Revue, and trade journals such as the trade text 100 Hot Tips from Top Comics Creators (1994). Our condolences to his family and friends. Mr. Kraft had fallen in love with the art of making comics all over again. If, like me, you love this character, it was David Anthony Kraft who helped bring her to life. Kraft went on to edit Comics Interview magazine and founding specialty science fiction publisher Fictioneer Books. 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). Keep it Clean. But not just any single malt, a 25-year-old McCallan. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. 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. Moder was best known for his work at DC Comics, creating Stargirl/Courtney Whitmore (originally known as the Star-Spangled Kid) with Geoff [], By [3] He lived in Clayton, Georgia. My prayers to Mike and his family. He also wrote Marvel childrens storybooks during the 80s, and Worlds Finest Comics for DC (including its 300th issue in 1984), but by that point he was concentrating on publishing and criticism. He swung at the villain over and over until he backed him into a corner. The Future Of Teenage Boys Reading Comic Books In America? He definely lit up a room and was always so gracious to me anytime I came in to buy flowers. Share with Us. Above all, he never lost his faith and was always determined to serve as an inspiration to others who were fighting cancer. With a war-cry, he charged the villain and swung his sword. 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. 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. 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. [14] After that, Kraft did occasional comics writing, but mostly focused his energies on publishing and criticism. Kraft is survived by his wife Jennifer, who has also been battling COVID-19 since April 28. She cohosts Publishers Weeklys graphic novel podcast More to Come. --. We would like to send our best wishes to the family and loved ones of David Anthony Kraft and encourage modern fans who may not be familiar with his work to seek it out. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. His stepmother soon found him scribbling away. Enjoyed this? Dale Lape's passing on Sunday, February 5, 2023 has been publicly announced by Ashcraft Funeral Homes - Pennsville in Pennsville, NJ. Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. Saturday, February 25, 2023 Add Photos 1 Memory Scott Leick Scott Matthew Leick, 81, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away February 21, 2023. Sending my sincerest sympathies to all the Krafts. The Comics Journal 2023 Fantagraphics Books Inc., All rights reserved. Tommy, Frank, and Rick Leist, So very Sorry With Love and Prayers. He struck out at the villain one last time, taking off his head. During their discussions, Kraft inquired, Hey, Roy, can I write for Marvel? Though Thomas invited Kraft to do so, he didnt have time to submit something at the time as he was editing a metaphysical magazine in Northeast Georgia. In 1973, he founded his own specialty SF publishing company, Fictioneer Books, and published books by Kline, Robert E. Howard, A.E. Along with Bill Mantlo, Dave was one of my earliest collaborators and a generous champion when I was just breaking into the comics business. When he was 16, he ran away from home for a while and joined a traveling carnival as a barker. You have funeral questions, we have answers. person will not be tolerated. He took care of the whole thing, picking out the flowers and making sure we got the special urns for the church. What a wonderful guy. In an early phase of his life, David Anthony Kraft was a comic book writer. That got me doing some research as this sad news passed me by and I found an obituary for Kraft. NJPW Dominion 2022 Sees Four Championships Change Hands! He was a writer, known for Street Fighter: The Animated Series (1995) and G.I. I feel honored to have crossed paths with Michael. 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. I KNOW you. He was known for his work on The Defenders and on titles like Captain America and Man-Wolf. Athens - Anthony "Tony" John Kraft, 84, died Monday, April 19, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Mr. Kraft died on May 19 at a hospital in Gainesville, Ga. In September 1976, he became editor of FOOM with issue #15, Marvel's self-produced fan magazine . The comics included The Defenders, Man-Wolf (in Creatures on the Loose ), The Savage . 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. Growing up as a boy in small-town North Dakota, David Anthony Kraft escaped into the world of comic books. Soon enough, he sold a piece to Amazing Stories. Including, The New Yorker. Initially unsuccessful, he managed to find Klines contact information and called him up. He will be missed and may God bless his family and friends. Find out what's happening with the latest events in our community. And I know your weaknesses.. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. Order Toll-Free: 1-800-657-1100 He took the character into wonky territory: Outer Space, other dimensions, floating cities. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. After the magazine ended two years later, Kraft made the transition to becoming a comic book writer for Marvel. DAK fought the illness in his lungs and made his way home to his family. 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. Buffy and Spike panic about the dating life of their teen protege in this preview of Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer Special #1. [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. He had the ability to light up a room with his radiant spirit and witty humor. He was 68. He told us to "trust him" as he knew what we wanted and it was absolutely beautiful. 35 and 36 in 1992. He graduated from Devils Lake Central High School in 1970. PREVIEW: Terror lives next door in THE NEIGHBORS #1, ComicsPRO 2023: Boom!s triumphant return and expansive Kickstarter. [17] He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Bush-Kraft and son, Bryce William Davidson Bush. According to a family friend, he passed away quietly in his own home; the cause of death unknown. Thank you for reading! Kraft was also meanwhile navigating his duties at Marvel. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Joe Extreme (1995). 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. The moment the energy struck our hero, he felt it settle in his lungs and take hold. 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. You have permission to edit this article. The cause was complications of COVID-19, said his wife, Jennifer Bush-Kraft. He read issues of The Incredible Hulk hidden in his textbooks at school. He became known for his continuing work on the characterMan-Wolf and featured him in Creatures on the Loose,Marvel Premiere, andThe Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #3. Kraft had many friends in the industry and kept up a lively correspondence on his FB page. He read issues of the Incredible Hulk hidden in his textbooks at school. He was so kind and wonderful. The series is based on the life of a Korean admiral who fought Japanese forces during the Imjin War in the 16th century. 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. 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. Death-Dead-Obituary. Kraft counted science fiction author Leigh Brackett, Stan Lee, and writer E. Hoffmann Price as mentors. | 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. He was one of those rare birds from the days of old Marvel who wasnt from New York. 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. 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). Michael helped my sister and I create a casket spray when our mom died last year. 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