Author: Alvin Schwartz
Alternate names: Schwartz, Alvin; Alvin Stanley Schwartz; Schwartz, Alvin, 1916-2011; Alvin Schwartz American comic book writer; Schwartz, Alvin 1916-
Born: 17 November 1916
Died: 28 October 2011
Bio: Alvin Schwartz was a prolific American author and comic book writer best known for scripting ***Superman*** and ***Batman*** newspaper strips and comic books during the 1940s and 50s. A recipient of the 2006 Bill Finger Award, he also wrote existentialist novels, including ***The Blowtop***, and authored the metaphysical memoir ***An Unlikely Prophet***.