If, like me, you love this character, it was David Anthony Kraft who helped bring her to life. David Anthony Kraft was born in 1952, and became a rock-and-roll journalist while still a teenager. But DAK wasnt defeated. DC Comics & Batman Vs. Robin #5 Spoilers & Review: The REAL End Of Lazarus Planet Event Or Is It As Dawn Of DC Rages?! [17] He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Bush-Kraft and son, Bryce William Davidson Bush. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. But DAK wasnt defeated. So, yeahhe knew a villain when he heard one. 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. She was 92 . In New York, he wrote his early Marvel stories for Giant-Size Dracula. Im writing, he said. His stepmother soon found him scribbling away. 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”). It was that pause that was his undoing. He trudged through snow during brutal winters to buy the latest adventure of Thor. The man had a great eye for talent https://t.co/6Sgc2E8F1C, Cully Hamner (@CullyHamner) May 20, 2021. And I read Comics Interview religiously. Chris is the news manager of Multiversity Comics. For a while, his amazing good health and strength of will kept him from succumbing. He was 68. 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 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). Sending all who loved him warmest thoughts and prayers. She cohosts Publishers Weeklys graphic novel podcast More to Come. 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. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. He took the character into wonky territory: Outer Space, other dimensions, floating cities. The series is based on the life of a Korean admiral who fought Japanese forces during the Imjin War in the 16th century. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. 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 . Christopher Chiu-Tabet 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. DAK assessed his opponent and snorted with contempt. May cherished memories give you all comfort. Thank you for your kind soul, guidance and friendship. Mr. Kraft died on May 19 at a hospital in Gainesville, Ga. 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. God speed my good friend,God speed. Matsumoto was best known for creating the manga Space Pirate Captain Harlock and Galaxy Express 999, as well as for directing the anime Space Battleship [], By Since DC initially succeeded in getting Tarzan, Thomas was interested in Klines material. Including, The New Yorker. Initially unsuccessful, he managed to find Klines contact information and called him up. Prior to being EIC he has produced several column series including. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of David Anthony Kraft. His passing was announced on Facebook by his wife Jennifer Bush-Kraft. Almost immediately, Kraft reunited with Rich Buckler and incorporated their Atlas character Demon Hunter into the Marvel Universe as Devil-Slayer. 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. And had a thin, anemic mustache (of course). Show your support. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. A photo provided via the Kraft family shows David Anthony Kraft. 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). And I know your weaknesses.. 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. You have permission to edit this article. 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. 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. (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. Click to learn about our free newsletter, The Pulse, John is a long-time pop culture fan, comics historian, and blogger. Our condolences to her and their family, and we hope she gets well soon. Showing all translations. Louisville - Michael Anthony Kraft, 52, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Your Defenders runEven the stuff you did at DC Comics. The deadly Covid-19 virus (and related pneumonia) were sneaky and tenacious. 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. In 1986 they expanded their comics lineup with MICRA and Aristocratic Xtraterrestrial Time-Traveling Thieves, and began publishing a number of Southern Knights reprints in the form of graphic novels, one-shots, and limited series. The cause was complications of Covid-19, said his wife, Jennifer Bush-Kraft. And had a thin, anemic mustache (of course). He definely lit up a room and was always so gracious to me anytime I came in to buy flowers. P.O. 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. Godspeed. 28, 2019. I KNOW you. Besides publishing Comics Interview for many years, he helped finance Roger Slifer's reprint of the Manhunter strip back in 1979. 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. Anyone can read what you share. He hugged and comforted us while we cried and he helped us get through one of the worst days of our lives. EDITORIAL QUERIES AND INFORMATION:[emailprotected], 7563 Lake City Way NE 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. Here's a look at tonight's WWE NXT on USA, where Bron Breakker will defend the NXT Championship against former WWE Champion Jinder Mahal. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. With a war-cry, he charged the villain and swung his sword. He also had a notable run on The Savage She- Hulk. There was an error processing your request. According. Be Truthful. 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. In his teens, he wrote tales for pulpy horror comics. Clayton, GA 30525, Phone: 706-782-3312Fax: 706-782-4230Email:[email protected], 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. DC Comics & Shazam! He was a mover and a shaker working there at Nanz and Kraft. When he was 16, he ran away from home for a while and joined a traveling carnival as a barker. And if I do, voila! I became Klines agent, in high school.. Soon enough, he sold a piece to Amazing Stories. or anything. 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. Kraft's real passion seemed to be in publishing and being a comics reviewer, which led him to found Fictioneer Books in 1974. And Im going to work for Marvel.. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers -Mark Hillard's mom. In the early to mid-1980s Kraft wrote children's storybooks featuring Marvel characters such as Spider-Man, the Hulk, and the Fantastic Four for the Children's Press, Marvel Books and Simon & Schuster. The villain struck out with a bolt of energy that was green and putrid. Despite the illness attempting to take hold of his body, he fought. He read issues of The Incredible Hulk hidden in his textbooks at school. Comics writer and Comics Interview publisher David Anthony Kraft has passed away after a battle with COVID-related pneumonia. He tackled the She-Hulk series in a similar way starting with issue #2, giving her the distinct casual and party-loving personality that she still carries to this day. But the villain had chosen his weapon well. This preview of Unbreakable Red Sonja #4, in stores Wednesday from Dynamite, explores the origins of Tendra the Forbidden. He swung at the villain over and over until he backed him into a corner. He described Martin as scary and very similar to the Man with the X-Ray Eyes in the film starring Ray Milland. 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 am sure we aren't the only customers - probably everyone had this experience with him. Dale Lape's passing on Sunday, February 5, 2023 has been publicly announced by Ashcraft Funeral Homes - Pennsville in Pennsville, NJ. He worked on The Defenders, Captain America, and nearly the entire run of The Savage She-Hulk. His connection to the latter led him to become involved as writer and story editor on the 1990s cartoons G.I. https://t.co/5qFgjfNV06, Erik Larsen (@ErikJLarsen) May 20, 2021. The deadly Covid-19 virus (and related pneumonia) were sneaky and tenacious. He was born in Louisville to Ramsey and Carol Kraft on June 22, 1966. David Anthony Kraft (born 1952), also credited simply as David Kraft, is an American comic book writer, publisher, and critic. 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. I loved his Defenders run, back in the day. But not just any single malt, a 25-year-old McCallan. He died of complications of the coronavirus. We'd love to hear eyewitness And Im going to work for Marvel.. David Anthony Kraft was born on May 31, 1952, in Devils Lake, N.D. His father, Anton Kraft, was a mason. 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 was one of those rare birds from the days of old Marvel who wasnt from New York. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. You have funeral questions, we have answers. Growing up as a boy in small-town North Dakota, David Anthony Kraft escaped into the world of comic books. 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. Above all, he never lost his faith and was always determined to serve as an inspiration to others who were fighting cancer. He was previously married to Jennifer Bush. [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). Windy with snow showers this morning. 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). Author: David Anthony Kraft Author Record # 14667 Birthplace: Devil's Lake, North Dakota, USA Birthdate: 31 May 1952 Deathdate: 19 May 2021 Language: English Webpages: comicvine.gamespot.com, IMDB, tcj.com, Wikipedia-EN Used These Alternate Names: David Kraft, Kraft Note: Birth place/month/day from obituary on tcj.com. In an early phase of his life, David Anthony Kraft was a comic book writer. He had a wonderful spirit. 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. 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. Since 1974, Kraft was the literary agent for the estate of pulp author Otis Adelbert Kline. With a war-cry, he charged the villain and swung his sword. He made sure she had a boyfriend for each of her two forms because she had two different personalities.. He was 85 years old. I am so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Kraft had fallen in love with the art of making comics all over again. 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. Rates are available upon request. Kraft was the co-writer and editor of Yi Soon Shin: Warrior and Defender by Onrie Kompan Productions, LLC. 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. Christopher Chiu-Tabet 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. He worked on the 90s animated series G.I. The villain struck out with a bolt of energy that was green and putrid. [9] Kraft combined music and comics in his scripting of the Marvel Super Special #4 featuring The Beatles. 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 died of complications of the coronavirus.. David Anthony Kraft was born in 1952, and became a rock-and-roll journalist while still a teenager. 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. Mr. Kraft died on May 19 at a hospital in Gainesville, Ga. Lots and lots of warts.
DAK wasted no time (he knew a villain when he saw one). 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. On behalf of the IP and Comics Nexus teams, I offer our condolences to the family, friends and fans of David Anthony Kraft. In September 1976, he became editor of FOOM with issue #15, Marvel's self-produced fan magazine . 380, 6e Avenue Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J2X 1R2 (438) 315-0960. racist or sexually-oriented language. He was born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and spent most of his. He trudged through snow during brutal winters to buy the latest adventure of Thor. The guy was a total clich. 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. 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. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief at Comics Nexus. He made conversations so easy and was very witty and had a great sense of humor. Krafts first Marvel editor credit was co-editing Tales of the Zombie with Don McGregor, which began a lifelong friendship. 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. [T]hey were doubling my salary that I was getting at Marvel, on staff as an editor, he told Grand and Thompson. 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. 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. He had this very wild imagination, and he thought outside the box. PREVIEW: Terror lives next door in THE NEIGHBORS #1, ComicsPRO 2023: Boom!s triumphant return and expansive Kickstarter. David Anthony Kraft was born on 31 May 1952 in Devils Lake, North Dakota, USA. He was one hell of a talent. I was looking through David Anthony Kraft's run on the Defenders just yesterday. Winds could occasionally gust over 50 mph.. Generally clear. Read about others here. This is whats weird, there was Roy, Don and [m]e, doing the entire color comics, Marvel-like. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Even stopping for us to walk down a beautiful street with beautiful trees (it was fall). 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. And Im going to work for Marvel.. But the villain had chosen his weapon well. DAK fought the illness in his lungs and made his way home to his family. In his teens, he wrote tales for pulpy horror comics. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, with artists George Prez and Jim Mooney. In his teens, he wrote tales for pulpy horror comics. Recommend David's obituary to your friends. Find out what's happening with the latest events in our community. 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 eventually went into self-publishing his own comics series with Onrie Kompan, beginning in 2009: Yi Soon Shin, about a 1500s Korean admiral. Chance of snow 60%. 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. We have lost a legend. 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. Death-Dead-Obituary. Mr. Kraft became one of Marvels writers during the 1970s and 80s. May he Rest In Peace. It was through these frequent discussions with Lee that he learned about the political and business goings-on at Marvel. Thank you for reading! 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 took the character into wonky territory: Outer Space, other dimensions, floating cities. Growing up as a boy in small-town North Dakota, David Anthony Kraft escaped into the world of comic books. 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. 27 to Apr. David Anthony Kraft Death - Obituary, Funeral, Cause Of Death So very saddened to learn of David Anthony Kraft's passingclick link to learn more. Add a Memory. What I didn't know, though, and I imagine many other people did not know, is that Dakimh was named AFTER David A. Kraft. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. 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. 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. I have read all your comics. Kraft was also meanwhile navigating his duties at Marvel. As suggested by the title, each issue of Comics Interview was filled entirely with in-depth creator interviews. DAK found the villain sipping tea in the gazebo and reading copies of Marvel Masterworks: The Savage She-Hulk Volumes I and II. 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. 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. His mother, Cecilia (Weindenbach) Kraft, died when David was 9. Press alt + / to open this menu. 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. 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. In 19831984, Kraft wrote World's Finest Comics for DC Comics,[13] including that series' issue #300 (Feb. Vancouver, British Columbia. Visitation 1-4 pm Sunday at Pearson's, 149 Breckenridge Lane. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. High 41F. He was known for his work on The Defenders and on titles like Captain America and Man-Wolf. Comics Interview started in 1983, and ran for 150 issues until 1995, earning him Eisner and Eagle Award nominations. 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And that’s when the villain pulled from the ether a bottle of single malt scotch. After Comics Interview went out of business, he worked as a television writer for shows like G.I. Read More Published In Last Name "Lape". Michael was an inspiration to us all.He was a co-owner of Nanz and Kraft Florist with his two brothers, Eddie and David Kraft. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. 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. He was married to. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, At least in his retelling, so began the real-life superhero origin story of David Anthony Kraft. When he was 16, he ran away from home for a while and joined a traveling carnival as a barker. Topics Alex Grand, David Anthony Kraft, Feature, Obituary. That series is unlike any Ive ever done since., He wanted her to be complicated, not just a raging beast, Bush-Kraft said. 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). Fury Of The Gods Special: Shazamily Matters #1 Spoilers: How Many Stories Tie-Into The Film? pic.twitter.com/axOOusRJas, From George Prez: I am deeply saddened to learn that David Anthony Kraft just passed away. Condolences to his family. Icon Of Stage, TV & Film, Multiple Tony Award, Screen Actors Guild & Oscar Winner, Actress Dame Angela Lansbury, Best Known For Her 12 Seasons As Jessica Fletcher On Murder She Wrote, Passes Away Days Before Her 97th Birthday! Lots and lots of warts. WSW winds at 15 to 25 mph, decreasing to 5 to 10 mph. He returned to New York, and through editor Gerry Conway he turned in some Swamp Thing stories for DC Comics and eventually put in a phone call to Jim Salicrup, who invited him back into the Marvel fold where he worked with fellow Atlas alum Larry Lieber on the Marvel UK books. 1 Comics writer and Comics Interview publisher David Anthony Kraft has passed away after a battle with COVID-related pneumonia. DAK fought the illness in his lungs and made his way home to his family. After the magazine ended two years later, Kraft made the transition to becoming a comic book writer for Marvel. He knew we wanted something special and he took us in the back and let us pick out the flowers used. My prayers to Mike and his family. When he was 12, he decided to write his own comics, so he installed a desk and a lamp in a closet at home. Kraft was asked during his Comic Book Historians interview to name three mentors who had a profound impact on him. 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). Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. At least in his retelling, so began the real-life superhero origin story of David Anthony Kraft. He found himself also drawn to reruns of the old Republic Captain America serial from 1944. 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. All our prayers and wishes for the Kraft family at this time. Joe Extreme; his more recent credits included co-writing Onrie Kompan and Giovanni Timpanos Korean history series Yi Soon Shin: Warrior and Defender.. 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. Sections of this page. It struck the tiny, delicate cup of tea. Lots and lots of warts. He took care of the whole thing, picking out the flowers and making sure we got the special urns for the church. In 1983, Kraft left Marvel, which had changed from a looser environment to a lucrative but tighter editorial structure under Jim Shooter. 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]. In 2009, many years after he had last written a comic book, Mr. Kraft began working on an independent title called Yi Soon Shin. I had the pleasure of meeting Michael a few years ago. 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