Paul Levitz Papers, 1974-2017

Summary Information

Abstract

Over 40 years of comics scripts and Fanzines from the 1960s and 1970s.

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Arranged in two series.

• Series I: Comics Scripts
• Subseries I.1: Scripts by Paul Levitz
• Subseries I.2: Scripts by Others
• Series II: Fanzines, 1960s and 1970s
• Series III: Index of Levitz' Comic Book Stories, 1968-1971

Description

Content Description

DC Comics comic book scripts from Paul Levitz. These scripts shed a light on the collaborative process in mainstream comics, allowing researchers to determine what contributions in the finished comic come from the writer and which from the artists.

• Series I: Comics Scripts

• Series II: Fanzines, 1960s and 1970s

  A collection of fanzines from the 1960s and 1970s, including seminal titles; a small collection of comics scripts used for learning story structure; and the script for the second story Levitz got published. Mostly mimeographed and typescripts.

• Series III: Index of Levitz' Comic Book Stories, 1968-1971

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Conditions Governing Use

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Paul Levitz Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Paul Levitz, 2018

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Subject Headings

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Paul Levitz is a comics editor, writer, and served as DC Comics President & Publisher from 2001-2009. He received the Inkpot, Clampett Humanitarian and ComicsPro Industry Appreciation Awards, and serves on the board of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.

Levitz is primarily known for his work for DC Comics, where he has written the Justice Society, Superman in both comics and the newspaper strip, and The Legion of Super-Heroes. Levitz has written over 300 stories with sales of over 25 million copies. His work has been translated into over 20 languages.