Julius Schwartz

Comic Book Author

Birthday June 19, 1915

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace The Bronx, NY

DEATH DATE Feb 8, 2004 (88)

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About

Editor of DC Comics who led the revival of the classic superheroes like The Flash and Green Lantern.

Before Fame

He joined DC Comics at a time when the popularity of many of its superheroes declined and their stories mothballed in favor of Westerns and animal stories.

Trivia

His first project at D.C. Comics was revamping The Flash with a more modern scarlet costume, and it turned the once-moribund superhero into an instant success.

Family Life

He was born in the Bronx, New York and had grown up reading the Amazing Stories science fiction magazine.

Associated With

He was among the most well-known science-fiction literary agents, representing future great authors like Ray Bradbury.