Paul Levitz

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Biography

Paul Levitz is an American comic book writer, editor and executive. The president of DC Comics from 2002–2009, he has worked for the company for over 35 years in a wide variety of roles. Along with publisher Jenette Kahn and managing editor Dick Giordano, Levitz was responsible for hiring such writers as Marv Wolfman and Alan Moore, artists such as George Pérez, Keith Giffen, and John Byrne, and editor Karen Berger, who contributed to the 1980s revitalization of the company's line of comic book heroes.

Career Overview

Paul Levitz has 34 screen credits in a career dating back to 1993. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Justice League (Tomorrowverse) Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics, My Comic Shop Country, The New Gods. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
34
Birth Date
1956-10-21 00:00:00
Birth Place
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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