Arie Kaplan

Arie Kaplan is an American writer and comedian best known for his work on *Mad* magazine and his book *Masters of the Comic Book Universe Revealed!*. Born in New York City, he has remained a lifelong resident of the area. Kaplan entered comics through humor and licensed titles, building a career as a writer on series such as *Cartoon Network Action Pack*, *Looney Tunes*, *Simpsons Comics Presents Bart Simpson*, and *Archie Comics Digest*. He also contributed to *Disney Club Penguin: Shadow Guy and Gamma Gal: Heroes Unite*. His style blends sharp, kid-friendly comedy with a deep knowledge of pop culture and comic history. Kaplan’s most notable collaborations include working with artists on various *Mad* magazine features and contributing to the long-running anthology titles that defined all-ages comics in the 2000s and 2010s. His book *Masters of the Comic Book Universe Revealed!* profiles key figures in the industry, reflecting his role as both a practitioner and historian. Kaplan’s career has been active from 2002 to 2019, with his credits spanning more than a dozen issues across multiple publishers. He has not received major industry awards, but his steady work in humor comics and his accessible writing on comic book history have made him a respected voice in the field.