About
Twentieth-century comic book author known for his work with DC Comics. He most famously worked on the Batman, The Flash, Sandman, Justice Society of America, and Hawkman comics.
Before Fame
He studied law at New York City's St. John's College. During the Great Depression era, he gave up his legal career to work for DC Comics.
Trivia
He published short stories and novels under such pen names as Tex Slade, Robert Starr, and Jefferson Cooper.
Family Life
He was raised in a Roman Catholic family in New York City.
Associated With
As a child, he was inspired by the work of Edgar Rice Burroughs.
