Jim Krueger
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Jim Krueger | |
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Born | James Krueger |
Nationality | American |
Area(s) | Writer |
Notable works | Earth X Justice |
Jim Krueger (
Early life
Jim Krueger and his brother grew up in
Krueger attended Marquette University, where he majored in journalism, and minored in marketing.[1] He graduated in 1989[2] with a degree in journalism.[3]
Career
Advertising, publishing and filmmaking
After 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 to Marvel 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 at
Krueger wrote the story script for Midway Games'
Comics
Krueger wrote the twelve-issue miniseries
Krueger won two
His original works include The Foot Soldiers, Alphabet Supes, The Clock Maker, The Runner, The High Cost of Happily Ever After and The Last Straw Man.
Krueger's other work for Marvel Comics includes the Earth X trilogy with Alex Ross, Avengers, X-Men and Avengers/Invaders. Krueger and Alex Ross re-teamed on Project Superpowers for Dynamite Entertainment.
Krueger's comics work for other publishers includes
His book The Frankincense Monster and Other Haunted Christmas Stories was 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
- ^ a b c d e f Podgaysky, 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. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
- ^ Krug, Kurt A.; Joni Moths Mueller. "Storytelling superhero". Marquette Magazine. Archived from the original on March 4, 2012. Retrieved January 23, 2012.
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- ^ "The Creators," Avengers/Invaders Sketchbook (Marvel Comics, 2008).
- ^ "Jim Krueger". San Diego Comic Fest. 2020. Archived from the original on May 11, 2020. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
External links
- Jim Krueger at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- Jim Krueger at the Grand Comics Database
- Bebop Digital Publishing