Who would we reach out to for information about booking you for an event speaking engagement?
11. December 2025
Thanks for your interest. You can reach out to me at [email protected], as I don’t have a speakers’ bureau representation or the like, and rarely do such.
Hi! I am working on a presentation on logo design evolution for my marketing team. I am currently researching the evolution of the DC logo, with a particular focus on the many changes during the 1970s, with the culmination of the beloved DC Bullet, created by legendary designer Milton Glaser. As a huge fan of that era of DC, and the energy and focus the company had during that period, I have a special affection for that design (and was SO happy to see it brought back recently — it truly has a timeless look). So, to get to my question: Do you recall if Mr. Glaser provided other options of the logo for DC staff to review? Or was this a case of a designer basically handing over a design and saying, more or less, “This is it. Take it, or leave it?” Any insight you have would be most appreciated. Thanks so much for your time (and all your wonderful work — both your comics writing and historical acumen — that has brought me so much joy over the years)!
11. December 2025
No clear memory, but I think Milton just pitched the one design.
Would you write a book about the Legion?
11. December 2025
If anybody commissioned me to, sure.
Hello, not at all into comics, I read through your resuming volume “The Silver Age of DC Comics” while waiting at the dentist’s the other day. On one page there was a great cover photo of the 1962 National Periodical Publications Inc. Annual Report, showing a typical all-American white collar husband in front of an outside comic stand, “shopping for images”, as Ginsberg would say. There is a sheer lot of comics, but he actually gets a Playboy. I really liked the photo, capturing perfectly the adult world just before the youth-revolt of the sixties, where the seriousness of wearing hat and tie and working “hard” goes perfectly well with fantasies of superheros and misguided sexual education. Tried to find the photo online, without success. Can you help me ? Cheers from Berlin, Germany ! [email protected]
11. December 2025
You could try the SEC, since Annual Reports had to be filed there? No idea where else it may be available.
Did you happen to sign a 75th anniversary of DC Comics for Carl Gafford? I have come in possession of one that looks like you signed it for him. I am also interested in returning it to you if you would like to have it.
11. December 2025
Probably did, Carl had been a pal for many years. But you can enjoy it.
Hi Paul. In the introduction to The Huntress: Origins you mention an oil painting of the Huntress by Joe Staton that hangs in your office. Does a photograph of that painting exist in a book or fanzine, or somewhere on the web? I’d love to see it.
11. December 2025
Never published, and not put up online. It’s just a personal treasure.
Hi Paul, I know that “War Across Time” was printed in 2023 but it was a fantastic story with great artwork and it got me thinking that there was only 15 issues with the original avengers before they changed to Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver and Captain America. So can I beg you or any of your colleagues to bring out some more stories with the original group please. At 71 This could be one of my last wishes. Thank you. [email protected]
11. December 2025
Thanks for the kind words. I don’t have any influence over the decisions at Marvel, but I’d love to do a story set in the Cap-led era.
Hello Mr. Levitz. What would have been your plans for the Helena Wayne Huntress had you been able to continue to work on her, either in the Wonder Woman backup or in her own published series. Assuming the Crisis had not occured? She’s my favorite character.
11. December 2025
It’s long ago, so I have no specific memories. In general, I hadn’t developed any long term plans for Helena or complex storylines like I was doing in the Legion, because the chapters were so short.
I have a friend who purchased a copy of the 75th anniversary of DC Comics that looks like it was signed by you to possibly Carl Gafford. Since he has passed away I am wondering if you did in fact sign a copy for him and if you would like to have it back.