Kurt Busiek

About

American comic book author who created the Astro City series and worked on The Avengers for four years.

Before Fame

He was not allowed to read comics as a child, but began reading them as a teenager and created comics with Scott McCloud in high school and college.

Trivia

He won dozens of awards for his work in the comic book industry, including Favorite Writer at the 1998 and 1999 Comics Buyer's Guide Awards.

Family Life

He married Ann Busiek, who was depicted alongside him in an issue of Marvels No. 3.

Associated With

He collaborated with artist Alan Davis on several issues of The Avengers.