Paul Levitz papers, 1974-2017
Summary Information
Abstract
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#1719
- Bib ID:
- 13913486 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Levitz, Paul
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 9 Linear Feet (20 document boxes)
- Language(s):
- English .
- Access:
- You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
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.
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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.
Arrangement
Arranged in two series.
- Series I: Comics Scripts
- Series II: Fanzines, 1960s and 1970s
- Series III: Index of Levitz' Comic Book Stories, 1968-1971
- Series IV: Additions to the Collection
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
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
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.
Subject Headings
The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches for other collections at Columbia University, through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, and through ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.
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| Comic books | CLIO Catalog | ArchiveGRID |
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| DC Comics, Inc. | CLIO Catalog | ArchiveGRID |
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| Fan magazines | CLIO Catalog | ArchiveGRID |