Kurt Busiek is an American comic book writer. His work includes the Marvels limited series, his own series titled Astro City, and a four-year run on The Avengers. In 1993, Busiek and artist Alex Ross produced the Marvels limited series which, as comics historian Matthew K. Manning notes, "reinvigorated painted comics as a genre, went on to become an acclaimed masterpiece, and spawned more than its own fair share of imitators.
Spent much of the 1990s dealing with a bout of mercury poisoning that left him unable to keep up with his writing schedule and severely damaged his concentration.
Is known for his incredible knowledge of comic book characters and canon history.
Began his love of comic books at age 14 when he read ''Daredevil 120''.