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  2. Mortimer Weisinger (/ ˈ w aɪ z ɪ ŋ ɡ ər /; April 25, 1915 – May 7, 1978) was an American magazine and comic book editor best known for editing DC Comics' Superman during the mid-1950s to 1960s, in the Silver Age of comic books.

  3. That subject is a ripe one for discussion with Mort Weisinger, since one of his bookcases lining the paneled walls in his study contains eight or ten hardcover copies of Mort's best-selling novel, The Contest. A big, decidedly adult novel published by World (and by New American Library in its paperback editions), it reflects a long-time ...

  4. Mort Weisinger (b. April 25, 1915 – d.May 7, 1978) was a writer. Mort Weisinger is best known as the editor of Superman during the 40s, 50s, and 60s. He is credited with explaining Superman's powers in a more scientific way. He imagined that Superman's powers were gained by the lesser gravity of...

  5. Mort Weisinger (1915-1978) was a writer and editor of DC Comics' Superman titles and related TV shows. He also created or co-created Aquaman, Green Arrow, and other characters.

    • Mort Weisinger
    • May 7, 1978
    • April 25, 1915
  6. May 20, 2019 · Learn how Mort Weisinger, the editor of DC’s Superman titles, promoted comic books as a legitimate and educational medium after the 1950s moral panic. See his correspondence with politicians, writers, and the Comics Magazine Association of America.

  7. Nov 24, 2019 · Alex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Hendre Weisinger, son of former DC editor Mort Weisinger, discussing his legacy and career as science fiction author and agent, former editor of Thrilling Wonder Stories for Standard Magazines, DC Comics editor from 1941-1970, with a variety of concepts that came about under his editorship ...

  8. Mort Weisinger was a pioneer of science fiction fandom and a prolific editor and writer of popular magazines. He also shaped the Superman comics and television series for decades, and wrote several books on various topics.

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