Who’s Who in Comics
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In addition to his historic tenure as Marvel’s editor-in-chief, Jim also made history in the mid-1960s as the youngest professional writer in comics history at the age of 14. He had an outsize impact on the LSH, for whom he wrote many unforgettable stories, introducing a number of key characters.
July 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
In addition to his historic tenure as Marvel’s editor-in-chief, Jim also made history in the mid-1960s as the youngest professional writer in comics history at the age of 14. He had an outsize impact on the LSH, for whom he wrote many unforgettable stories, introducing a number of key characters.
Jim Shooter (1951-2025). Perhaps more than any other person, Jim shaped the course of Marvel Comics’ many successes from 1978 to 1987. Those comics helped shape the comics industry, and later, the movie industry, and they helped to shape me. Farewell, Jim.
July 2, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Jim Shooter (1951-2025). Perhaps more than any other person, Jim shaped the course of Marvel Comics’ many successes from 1978 to 1987. Those comics helped shape the comics industry, and later, the movie industry, and they helped to shape me. Farewell, Jim.
"We're gonna need a bigger wringer."
February 12, 2025 at 6:43 PM
"We're gonna need a bigger wringer."
Curt Swan (1920-1996). From Fifty Who Made DC Great, 1985. Illustration by Curt Swan/Bob Oksner from Superman #300, June 1976. Cover by Curt Swan/Murphy Anderson/Arne Starr.
December 27, 2024 at 5:39 AM
Curt Swan (1920-1996). From Fifty Who Made DC Great, 1985. Illustration by Curt Swan/Bob Oksner from Superman #300, June 1976. Cover by Curt Swan/Murphy Anderson/Arne Starr.
Wayne Boring (1905-1987). From Fifty Who Made DC Great, 1985. Illustration by Wayne Boring/Stan Kaye (from Action Comics #210, Nov. 1955). Cover by Curt Swan/Murphy Anderson/Arne Starr.
December 27, 2024 at 4:47 AM
Wayne Boring (1905-1987). From Fifty Who Made DC Great, 1985. Illustration by Wayne Boring/Stan Kaye (from Action Comics #210, Nov. 1955). Cover by Curt Swan/Murphy Anderson/Arne Starr.
The Supermobile, created by Cary Bates & Curt Swan at the behest of the Corgi Toy Company. From Xum’s Who: Xum Yukinori’s Addendum to the Definitive Directory of the DC Universe, Vol. II, 2024. Script by Xum Yukinori, entry art by Curt Swan & Xum Yukinori. Cover art by Isamu Yukinori.
December 27, 2024 at 4:38 AM
The Supermobile, created by Cary Bates & Curt Swan at the behest of the Corgi Toy Company. From Xum’s Who: Xum Yukinori’s Addendum to the Definitive Directory of the DC Universe, Vol. II, 2024. Script by Xum Yukinori, entry art by Curt Swan & Xum Yukinori. Cover art by Isamu Yukinori.
The first predecessor of Superman's Fortress Of Solitude was his Secret Citadel, which first appeared in the 3rd Superman story in Superman #17, July-August 1942, written by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela. Cover by Fred Ray.
December 27, 2024 at 4:23 AM
The first predecessor of Superman's Fortress Of Solitude was his Secret Citadel, which first appeared in the 3rd Superman story in Superman #17, July-August 1942, written by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela. Cover by Fred Ray.
Superman's Fortress Of Solitude, created by Jerry Coleman & Wayne Boring. From Xum’s Who: Xum Yukinori’s Addendum to the Definitive Directory of the DC Universe, Vol. I, 2024. Script & cover by Xum Yukinori, entry art by Neal Adams, Ross Andru & Xum Yukinori.
December 27, 2024 at 4:15 AM
Superman's Fortress Of Solitude, created by Jerry Coleman & Wayne Boring. From Xum’s Who: Xum Yukinori’s Addendum to the Definitive Directory of the DC Universe, Vol. I, 2024. Script & cover by Xum Yukinori, entry art by Neal Adams, Ross Andru & Xum Yukinori.
"Earths Beyond Earths" by Rich Morrissey. A brief history of the parallel worlds in the DC Universe up to 1982. From DC Comics Presents Annual #1, September 1982. Cover by Rich Buckler/Dick Giordano.
December 27, 2024 at 4:01 AM
"Earths Beyond Earths" by Rich Morrissey. A brief history of the parallel worlds in the DC Universe up to 1982. From DC Comics Presents Annual #1, September 1982. Cover by Rich Buckler/Dick Giordano.
Elliot S. Maggin's letter to Julius Schwartz about his creation of Superwoman (Kristin Wells). From DC Comics Presents Annual #2, July 1983. Cover by Gil Kane.
December 27, 2024 at 3:53 AM
Elliot S. Maggin's letter to Julius Schwartz about his creation of Superwoman (Kristin Wells). From DC Comics Presents Annual #2, July 1983. Cover by Gil Kane.
Superwoman (Kristin Wells), created by Elliot S. Maggin. From Xum’s Who: Xum Yukinori’s Addendum to the Definitive Directory of the DC Universe, Vol. I, 2024. Script & cover by Xum Yukinori, entry art by Keith Pollard & Xum Yukinori.
December 27, 2024 at 3:49 AM
Superwoman (Kristin Wells), created by Elliot S. Maggin. From Xum’s Who: Xum Yukinori’s Addendum to the Definitive Directory of the DC Universe, Vol. I, 2024. Script & cover by Xum Yukinori, entry art by Keith Pollard & Xum Yukinori.
I think of them like aunts and uncles, but everyone has a favorite aunt or uncle, and mine’s Uncle Ben Grimm.
December 23, 2024 at 1:51 PM
I think of them like aunts and uncles, but everyone has a favorite aunt or uncle, and mine’s Uncle Ben Grimm.
Cat Grant, created by Marv Wolfman & Jerry Ordway. From Action Comics Annual #2, June 1989. Art by Dan Jurgens/Brett Breeding. Cover by George Perez/Jerry Ordway.
December 23, 2024 at 2:18 AM
Cat Grant, created by Marv Wolfman & Jerry Ordway. From Action Comics Annual #2, June 1989. Art by Dan Jurgens/Brett Breeding. Cover by George Perez/Jerry Ordway.
Matrix (Supergirl II), created by John Byrne. From Action Comics Annual #2, June 1989. Art by Dan Jurgens/Brett Breeding. Cover by George Perez/Jerry Ordway.
December 23, 2024 at 2:16 AM
Matrix (Supergirl II), created by John Byrne. From Action Comics Annual #2, June 1989. Art by Dan Jurgens/Brett Breeding. Cover by George Perez/Jerry Ordway.
Jonathan & Martha Kent, a/k/a "Ma & Pa" Kent, created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster. From Who's Who: Update '88 #4, November 1988. Art by Dennis Janke/Jerry Ordway. Cover by Ty Templeton.
December 23, 2024 at 1:51 AM
Jonathan & Martha Kent, a/k/a "Ma & Pa" Kent, created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster. From Who's Who: Update '88 #4, November 1988. Art by Dennis Janke/Jerry Ordway. Cover by Ty Templeton.
Lana Lang, created by Bill Finger & John Sikela. From Who's Who: Update '88 #4, November 1988. Art by Eduardo Barreto. Cover by Ty Templeton.
December 23, 2024 at 1:48 AM
Lana Lang, created by Bill Finger & John Sikela. From Who's Who: Update '88 #4, November 1988. Art by Eduardo Barreto. Cover by Ty Templeton.
Jimmy Olsen, created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster, first named by Bob Maxwell. From Who's Who: Update '88 #4, November 1988. Art by José Luis García-López. Cover by Ty Templeton.
December 23, 2024 at 1:39 AM
Jimmy Olsen, created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster, first named by Bob Maxwell. From Who's Who: Update '88 #4, November 1988. Art by José Luis García-López. Cover by Ty Templeton.
Lori Lemaris, created by Bill Finger & Wayne Boring. From Who's Who: Update '88 #2, September 1988. Art by John Byrne. Cover by Ty Templeton.
December 22, 2024 at 7:50 PM
Lori Lemaris, created by Bill Finger & Wayne Boring. From Who's Who: Update '88 #2, September 1988. Art by John Byrne. Cover by Ty Templeton.
Gangbuster (Jose Delgado), created by Marv Wolfman & Jerry Ordway. From Who's Who: Update '88 #1, August 1988. Art by Jerry Ordway. Cover by Ty Templeton.
December 22, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Gangbuster (Jose Delgado), created by Marv Wolfman & Jerry Ordway. From Who's Who: Update '88 #1, August 1988. Art by Jerry Ordway. Cover by Ty Templeton.
Superboy (Kal-El/Clark Kent), created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster. From Who's Who: Update '87 #5, December 1987. Art by John Byrne/Kurt Schaffenberger. Cover by Pablo Marcos.
December 22, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Superboy (Kal-El/Clark Kent), created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster. From Who's Who: Update '87 #5, December 1987. Art by John Byrne/Kurt Schaffenberger. Cover by Pablo Marcos.
Lois Lane, created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster. From Who's Who: Update '87 #4, November 1987. Art by John Byrne. Cover by Todd McFarlane.
December 22, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Lois Lane, created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster. From Who's Who: Update '87 #4, November 1987. Art by John Byrne. Cover by Todd McFarlane.
Krypton & Kryptonite, created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster. Revised by John Byrne in 1986. From Who's Who: Update '87 #3, October 1987. Art by John Byrne. Cover by Eduardo Barreto.
December 22, 2024 at 7:16 PM
Krypton & Kryptonite, created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster. Revised by John Byrne in 1986. From Who's Who: Update '87 #3, October 1987. Art by John Byrne. Cover by Eduardo Barreto.
The Yellow Peri (Loretta York Grant), created by Bob Rozakis & Kurt Schaffenberger. From Who's Who: The Definitive Directory Of The DC Universe #26, April 1987. Art by Mark Evanier/Kurt Schaffenberger. Cover by Paris Cullins/Dick Giordano.
December 22, 2024 at 7:01 PM
The Yellow Peri (Loretta York Grant), created by Bob Rozakis & Kurt Schaffenberger. From Who's Who: The Definitive Directory Of The DC Universe #26, April 1987. Art by Mark Evanier/Kurt Schaffenberger. Cover by Paris Cullins/Dick Giordano.
Supergirl (Kara Zor-El/Linda Lee Danvers), created by Otto Binder & Al Plastino. From Who's Who: The Definitive Directory Of The DC Universe #22, December 1986. Art by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Byrne.
December 22, 2024 at 6:49 PM
Supergirl (Kara Zor-El/Linda Lee Danvers), created by Otto Binder & Al Plastino. From Who's Who: The Definitive Directory Of The DC Universe #22, December 1986. Art by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Byrne.
Insect Queens (Lana Langs of Earth 1 & 2), Lana created by Bill Finger & John Sikela. Insect Queen created by Otto Binder & George Papp. From Who's Who: The Definitive Directory Of The DC Universe #11, January 1986. Art by Howard Bender/Kurt Schaffenberger. Cover by Paris Cullins/Dick Giordano.
December 22, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Insect Queens (Lana Langs of Earth 1 & 2), Lana created by Bill Finger & John Sikela. Insect Queen created by Otto Binder & George Papp. From Who's Who: The Definitive Directory Of The DC Universe #11, January 1986. Art by Howard Bender/Kurt Schaffenberger. Cover by Paris Cullins/Dick Giordano.