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Paul Levitz
Levitz at Midtown Comics in Manhattan
Born (1956-10-21) October 21, 1956 (age 67)
NationalityAmerican
Area(s)Writer, Editor, Publisher
Notable works
Legion of Super-Heroes,
Batman
AwardsInkpot Award (2002)

Paul Levitz (/ˈlɛvɪts/; born October 21, 1956[1]) is an American comic book writer, editor and executive. The president of DC Comics from 2002 to 2009, he 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.

  1. ^ Miller, John Jackson (June 10, 2005). "Comics Industry Birthdays". Comics Buyer's Guide. Iola, Wisconsin. Archived from the original on February 18, 2011. Retrieved December 12, 2010.

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