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Robert Kanigher

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American comic books editor (1915-2002)

United StatesLived 1915 to 2002 · aged 86
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Robert Kanigher was an American comic book writer and editor whose career spanned five decades. He was involved with the Wonder Woman franchise for over twenty years, taking over the scripting from creator William Moulton Marston.

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2014Bill Finger Award
2007Will Eisner Hall of Fame

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Robert Kanigher was an American comic book writer and editor whose career spanned five decades. He was involved with the Wonder Woman franchise for over twenty years, taking over the scripting from creator William Moulton Marston. In addition, Kanigher spent many years in charge of National Periodical Publications's war titles and created the character Sgt. Rock. Kanigher scripted what is considered the first Silver Age comic book story, "Mystery of the Human Thunderbolt!", which introduced the Barry Allen version of the Flash in Showcase #4.

Country
United States
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1915 to 2002 · aged 86
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