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ROBERT KANIGHER

Active: 1946–2002

538

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AS ARTIST

55

KEY ISSUES

54

SERIES

Robert Kanigher 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 National Periodical Publications's war titles and created 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.

Bio adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

NOTABLE WORKS: KEY ISSUES

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Showcase #4 cover

Showcase

#4

First appearance of the Flash (Barry Allen). Earliest catalogued appearance of Iris West Allen.

Flash Comics #86 cover

Flash Comics

#86

First appearance of Black Canary (Dinah Drake).

Wonder Woman #155 cover

Wonder Woman

#155

Earliest catalogued appearance of Donna Troy.

Batman #181 cover

Batman

#181

First appearance of Poison Ivy.

Showcase #8 cover

Showcase

#8

Earliest catalogued appearance of Captain Cold.

G.I. Combat #87 cover

G.I. Combat

#87

Earliest catalogued appearances of General J.E.B. Stuart, Rick Rawlins, Corporal Slim Stryker, and 1 more.

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CHARACTERS · TOP 10

Appearing most often in their credited issues

Wonder WomanSgt. RockSteve TrevorBulldozer (Easy Co)HippolytaLittle Sure Shot (Easy Co)Wildman (Easy Co)Ice Cream Soldier (Easy Co)Four-Eyes (Easy Co)Jackie Johnson

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