Jim Krueger
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Jim Krueger is an American
comic book writer, novelist, and filmmaker.
, which he wrote, directed, and produced, won "Best In Class" at New York University
(NYU), a "Best Short Film" award from the New York Independent Film Festival
, and a SILVER from the Crested Butte Film Festival. Kreuger has also written the story script for Midway Games' Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks video game.
during his first year as a copywriter. A year later he became a creative director
at Marvel Comics
, and has since become a freelance comic book writer/property creator.
His original works include The Foot Soldiers
, Alphabet Supes, The Clock Maker
and The Last Straw Man.
Other comic book writing includes the award-winning Earth X
trilogy with Alex Ross
for Marvel Comics
, as well as Avengers
, X-Men
, Star Wars
, The Matrix Comics
, Micronauts
, Galactic
, and Batman
, and he has since introduced two new comic book formats.
On the drawing board is Krueger's second and third major projects with Alex Ross, Justice
, and Avengers/Invaders, as well as Capone vs. Dracula. He has written his first novel, whose title is thus far unrevealed but has something to do with Christmas.
Krueger is also president and publisher of his own comic book entertainment company, 26 Soldiers, and was named as one of the top ten writers in comics and an innovator in the field by Wizard magazine.
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comic book writer, novelist, and filmmaker.
Filmmaking
Kreuger's first short film, They Might Be DragonsThey Might Be Dragons
They Might Be Dragons is a short film , written and directed by Jim Krueger.The film centers around out-of-work Stanley Mudd, who is convinced that his ex-boss is a dragon disguised in human-form. For the good of the world, Stanley vows to kill the dragon.-External links:* - Official Website* *...
, which he wrote, directed, and produced, won "Best In Class" at New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
(NYU), a "Best Short Film" award from the New York Independent Film Festival
New York International Independent Film and Video Festival
New York International Independent Film and Video Festival is a film screening event in various American cities. It was founded in 1993, and its website claims it has been recognized by the film and entertainment industry as one of the leading film events on the independent festival circuit...
, and a SILVER from the Crested Butte Film Festival. Kreuger has also written the story script for Midway Games' Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks video game.
Comics
Kreuger won two Addy AwardsAddy Awards
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during his first year as a copywriter. A year later he became a creative director
Creative Director
A creative director is a position often found within the graphic design, film, music, fashion, advertising, media or entertainment industries, but may be useful in other creative organizations such as web development and software development firms as well....
at Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
, and has since become a freelance comic book writer/property creator.
His original works include The Foot Soldiers
The Foot Soldiers
The Foot Soldiers is a post-apocalyptic superhero comic book written by Jim Krueger and with art by Mike Oeming. It concerns a world where traditional super-heroes once existed, but have since been killed by oppressive robotic beings who rule what's now a totalitarian society...
, Alphabet Supes, The Clock Maker
The Clock Maker
The Clock Maker is an American comic book published by Image Comics starting in January 2003. The comic was written by Jim Krueger and pencilled by Matt Smith and Jason Baroody ....
and The Last Straw Man.
Other comic book writing includes the award-winning Earth X
Earth X
Earth X is a 1999 comic book limited series written by Jim Krueger with art by John Paul Leon and published by Marvel Comics. Based on Alex Ross' notes, the series features a dystopian future version of the Marvel Universe....
trilogy with Alex Ross
Alex Ross
Nelson Alexander "Alex" Ross is an American comic book painter, illustrator, and plotter. He is praised for his realistic, human depictions of classic comic book characters. Since the 1990s he has done work for Marvel Comics and DC Comics Nelson Alexander "Alex" Ross (born January 22, 1970) is an...
for Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
, as well as Avengers
Avengers (comics)
The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers...
, X-Men
X-Men
The X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
, Star Wars
Star Wars
Star Wars is an American epic space opera film series created by George Lucas. The first film in the series was originally released on May 25, 1977, under the title Star Wars, by 20th Century Fox, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, followed by two sequels, released at three-year...
, The Matrix Comics
The Matrix Comics
The Matrix Comics is a collection of short comic book stories set in the fictional universe of The Matrix series, originally released as webcomics on the series' official website from 1999 to 2004,...
, Micronauts
Micronauts
The Micronauts comic books feature a group of characters based on the Micronauts toyline. The title was published by Marvel Comics, Image Comics, and Devil's Due Publishing. Their first comic appearance was in Micronauts #1 with characterizations created by Bill Mantlo and Michael Golden...
, Galactic
Galactic
Galactic is a funk and jazz jam band from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.-Origins and background:Originally formed in 1994 as an octet and including singer Chris Lane and guitarist Rob Gowen, the group was soon pared down to a sextet of: guitarist Jeff Raines, bassist Robert Mercurio,...
, and Batman
Batman
Batman is a fictional character created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. A comic book superhero, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 , and since then has appeared primarily in publications by DC Comics...
, and he has since introduced two new comic book formats.
On the drawing board is Krueger's second and third major projects with Alex Ross, Justice
Justice (DC Comics)
Justice was a twelve-issue American comic book limited series published bimonthly by DC Comics from August 2005 through June 2007, written by Alex Ross and Jim Krueger, with art also by Ross and Doug Braithwaite...
, and Avengers/Invaders, as well as Capone vs. Dracula. He has written his first novel, whose title is thus far unrevealed but has something to do with Christmas.
Krueger is also president and publisher of his own comic book entertainment company, 26 Soldiers, and was named as one of the top ten writers in comics and an innovator in the field by Wizard magazine.