AN UNLIKELY PROPHET - A Metaphysical Memoir by the Legendary Writer of Superman and Batman by Schwartz, Alvin - 2006

Rochester, Vermont: Destiny Books, 2006. 218 pp. Trade paperback format. Lightly rubbed on the corners with a flat uncreased spine; no interior markings. Includes a dropped-in Superman collector's card. Schwartz wrote his first Batman story in 1942, expanding into the Batman newspaper comic strip in August 1944 and the Superman strip two months later. Through 1952, he scripted for most of the company's newspaper strips. Until ending his association with DC in 1958, Schwartz contributed comic-book scripts for such superheroes as Aquaman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Green Lantern, the Newsboy Legion, Vigilante, Slam Bradley, and Tomahawk. He also wrote comic books such as A Date With Judy, Buzzy, and House of Mystery. Among Schwartz's contributions to Superman was writing the first tale of Bizarro. He wrote World's Finest Comics 71, July 1954, the issue which began featuring Superman and Batman in the same story together. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo.