Creator/DC

Jerry Siegel

2,128 comics1914–1996 · United States

Writer 2,102Editor 29

Jerry Siegel has 2,128 credited comics indexed across 60 series, working as writer, editor.

Jerry Siegel was an American comic book writer best known as the co‑creator of Superman. Born in Cleveland, Siegel, alongside artist [gcd_link_creator](6804), conceived Superman in the 1930s, and after debuting in Action Comics #1 in 1938, the character became a cultural icon and is widely credited for popularizing the superhero genre. Siegel also co‑created characters including Doctor Occult, the Spectre and early Legion of Super‑Heroes members. Despite legal disputes over Superman’s rights, he later received official credit and financial restitution. His contributions were recognized with several honors including the Inkpot Award (1975), and he was inducted into the Eisner and Kirby halls of fame.

Bibliography

Worked on

60 series

The Menomonee Falls Gazette
1971–1978
Writer
222 issues →
Action Comics
1938–2011
Writer
116 issues →
Superman
1939–1986