Artist · United States

1939 to 2020

Also signed as

“Sergius O’Shaugnessy”

Portrait of Dennis O'Neil
Cover of Batman: Legends of the Dark KnightBatman: Legends of the Dark KnightCover of Superman vs. Muhammad AliSuperman vs. Muhammad AliCover of Heroes for HopeHeroes for Hope
Born1939
Born inSt. Louis
First credit1978
CountryUnited States
Workcomics artist
Alsocomics writer
Died2020

Dennis O'Neil.

comics artist · comics writer

United States, 1939 to 2020

In short

Dennis Joseph O'Neil (May 3, 1939, June 11, 2020) was an American comic book writer and editor, principally for Marvel Comics and DC Comics from the 1960s through the 1990s, and Group Editor for the Batman family of titles until his retirement. His best-known works include Green Lantern/Green Arrow and Batman with Neal Adams. For Batman, the team is credited with returning the character to his dark pulp fiction roots, in contrast to the campy Batman television series of the 1960s.

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Biodata

Born
1939, St. Louis
Died
2020, Nyack
Citizenship
United States
Active
1978 to 1989
Work
comics artist, comics writer, comics editor, writer
Also known as
Sergius O’Shaugnessy
Career

Dennis O'Neil, in numbers

Years active
Superman vs. Muhammad Ali, 1978Heroes for Hope, 1985Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, 19893works
Works by year, 1978 to 1989. Known for
2works1970s1980s
Works by decade. Busiest: the 1980s.

Sketchbook

Portrait of Dennis O'Neil

Cover of Batman: Legends of the Dark KnightCover of Superman vs. Muhammad AliCover of Heroes for Hope
Known for

The essential Dennis O'Neil