Jim Krueger(/ˈkruːɡər/) is anAmericancomic book writer,novelist,andfilmmaker.
| Jim Krueger | |
|---|---|
 Krueger at a book signing atMidtown Comicsin Manhattan | |
| Born | James Krueger |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Writer |
Notable works | Earth X Justice |
Early life
editJim Krueger and his brother grew up inMilwaukee, Wisconsin.He developed an interest in comic books and storytelling in his youth, and has described a fateful trip toDisney Worldas a seminal event in his burgeoning love of fiction. When his family arrived at the amusement park amid a hurricane. Krueger relates, "So, you had these giant shards of light coming down through the clouds, and my dad looked down at me and said, 'Now you know why they call it the Magic Kingdom.' [And it started me thinking:] What does it mean to go to another world? There [are] always storms, there [are] always tunnels, [and] there [is] always darkness moving to light." Krueger eventually began reading comic books, withSupermanbeing his introduction to the medium, while his brother preferred more expansive, ethical gray area in the stories featuringBatman.Krueger would later comment, "I remember being extremely jealous that he got Batman. I [now] have a whole lecture on 'Surperman versus Batman' and the Superman I want to see." Krueger's father eventually came to use comics as an incentive for Kruger's physical labor. Kruger relates, "He had a garage, so he would take me on tow jobs. His payment for me going on these tow jobs would be a couple new comic books—sitting on the seat of the tow truck."[1]
Krueger attendedMarquette University,where he majored in journalism, and minored in marketing.[1]He graduated in 1989[2]with a degree in journalism.[3]
Career
editAdvertising, publishing and filmmaking
editAfter graduating college Krueger worked in marketing for a company that advertised products such as like Teat Dip, a substance rubbed on a cow's utters after milking. He eventually lost his job, and decided to focus on comic books. Using his advertising capabilities, he lobbied for a job with toMarvel Comics,which hired him as a copy writer. He eventually was promoted to senior copy writer, assistant creative director, and finally creative director.[1]
At the same time, he studied filmmaking atNew York University.One summer in the early 2000s he made a short film calledThey Might Be Dragons,which he wrote, directed, and produced, on a budget of approximately $1,000 and focused on the story's content rather than special effects, explaining, "As I tell young filmmakers now, it’s all about the script, Start with a great script and the rest will fall in line." The film won "Best In Class" atNew York University(NYU), "Best Short Film" at the New York Independent Film Festival,[1][4]and a SILVER from theCrested Butte Film Festival.He directed the Radio City Rockettes in the musicalEleven.
Krueger wrote the story script for Midway Games'Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monksvideo game, which won the Satellite Award for Best Action/Adventure Video Game.[citation needed]
Comics
editKrueger wrote the twelve-issue miniseriesJusticewithAlex RossforDC Comics.It was a New York Times Bestseller, and won theEisner Awardfor Best Graphic Novel.[citation needed]Kruger was named one of the top ten writers in comics and an innovator in the field byWizardmagazine.[citation needed]Justice#1 also won theDiamond Comic Distributorsaward for Best Comic Book of the Year.[citation needed]
Krueger won twoAddy Awardsduring his first year as acopywriter.A year later he became acreative directoratMarvel Comics,and has since become afreelancecomic book writer/property creator.[citation needed]
His original works includeThe Foot Soldiers,Alphabet Supes,The Clock Maker,The Runner,The High Cost of Happily Ever AfterandThe Last Straw Man.
Krueger's other work forMarvel Comicsincludes theEarth Xtrilogy withAlex Ross,Avengers,X-MenandAvengers/Invaders.Krueger and Alex Ross re-teamed onProject SuperpowersforDynamite Entertainment.
Krueger's comics work for other publishers includesStar Wars,The Matrix Comics,Micronauts,Galactic,Batman,andCapone vs. Dracula.He was a contributing writer for theBuffy the Vampire Slayercomics, writing "Safe", the story in issue #24 ofBuffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight,which received an Outstanding Comic Book award in the 2010GLAAD Awards.[1]
His bookThe Frankincense Monster and Other Haunted Christmas Storieswas read for charity for the Los Angeles Children's Hospital.[citation needed]
Krueger created his own comic book brand 26 Soldiers,[1]for which he serves as president and publisher.[5]
References
edit- ^abcdefPodgaysky, Christian (February 28, 2014)."The Dark Writer Rises: Writer and filmmaker Jim Krueger comes to Giant Café".Encore Theatre Magazine.Archived from the original on May 11, 2020.RetrievedMay 11,2020.
- ^Krug, Kurt A.; Joni Moths Mueller."Storytelling superhero".Marquette Magazine.Archived fromthe originalon March 4, 2012.RetrievedJanuary 23,2012.
- ^Whedon, Joss;Meltzer, Brad;Espenson, Jane(March 20, 2018).Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus: Season 8.Vol. 2.Dark Horse Comics.p. 581.ISBN9781506704104.RetrievedMay 11,2020– viaGoogle Books.
- ^"The Creators," Avengers/Invaders Sketchbook (Marvel Comics, 2008).
- ^"Jim Krueger".San Diego Comic Fest.2020. Archived fromthe originalon May 11, 2020.RetrievedMay 11,2020.
External links
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- Jim Kruegerat the Comic Book DB (archived fromthe original)
- Jim Kruegerat theGrand Comics Database
- Bebop Digital Publishing