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Tag Archives: Julius Schwartz
Mort Weisinger: The Man Behind Superman in Comics’ Silver Age
Ever wonder who gave Superman his Fortress of Solitude, or why kryptonite comes in so many colors? Meet Mortimer “Mort” Weisinger, the unsung architect of Superman’s expansive mythology during the Silver Age of Comics. Born in April 1915 in New … Continue reading
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Superman’s Pal – Mort Weisinger
After World War II, superhero comics, which had been a welcome diversion for American servicemen, stalwart champions of War Bonds, and other support for the home front during the conflict, largely lost their audience and were gradually replaced by comics … Continue reading