Born May 13, 1946, Marv Wolfman has spent six decades as one of American comics' most prolific writers, with credits spanning more than 1,700 issues across virtually every corner of the industry. He broke in during the mid-1960s and built his early reputation at Marvel, most notably on *The Tomb of Dracula*, a gothic horror series he helmed from 1972 to 1979. Working closely with artist Gene Colan, Wolfman introduced Blade, the dhampir vampire-slayer who would later anchor three feature films.
Batman #436 (1989)
His move to DC Comics produced what many consider his defining achievement: *The New Teen Titans*, launched in 1980 alongside artist George Pérez. The series became one of DC's bestselling titles of the decade and introduced Cyborg, Raven, Starfire, and Deathstroke to the DC universe. Wolfman and Pérez collaborated again on *Crisis on Infinite Earths*, the landmark 1985 limited series that restructured DC's entire continuity. Among his other significant contributions are the characters Nova, Black Cat, and Bullseye at Marvel, and the establishment of the Nightwing identity for Dick Grayson, as well as the creation of Tim Drake and Rose Wilson at DC.
DC Comics Presents #26 (1980)
Wolfman's output reflects an unusual range — horror, superhero ensemble drama, and universe-reshaping event comics — earning him a lasting place in the medium's history.
