Robert Kanigher, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Robert Kanigher

American comics writer

Date of Birth: 18-Jun-1915

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 07-May-2002

Profession: writer, comics artist, publisher, science fiction writer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Robert Kanigher (; June 18, 1915 – May 7, 2002) was an American comic book writer and editor whose career spanned five decades.
He was involved with the Wonder Woman franchise for over twenty years, taking over the scripting from creator William Moulton Marston.
In addition, Kanigher spent many years in charge of DC Comics' war titles, as well as creating the character Sgt.
Rock.
Kanigher scripted what is considered the first Silver Age comic book story, "Mystery of the Human Thunderbolt!" which introduced the Barry Allen version of the Flash in Showcase #4 (Oct.
1956).