Dennis O'Neil
- May 3, 1939
- June 11, 2020
- St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Dennis Joseph O'Neil (May 3, 1939 – June 11, 2020) was an American comic book writer and editor, principally for Marvel Comics and DC Comics from the 1960s through the 1990s, and Group Editor for the Batman family of titles until his retirement.
His best-known works include Green Lantern/Green Arrow and Batman with Neal Adams. It was during this run that O'Neil co-created the Batman villains Ra's al Ghul and Talia al Ghul. His other notable work includes runs on The Shadow with Michael Kaluta and The Question with Denys Cowan. As an editor, he is principally known for editing the various Batman titles. He also sat on the board of directors of the charity The Hero Initiative and served on its Disbursement Committee.
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Known For
Comic Book Men
Superpowered: The DC Story
Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
Knight Immortal
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Joker: Put on a Happy Face
The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy
Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked
Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of The Dark Knight
Masterpiece: Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns
Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman