Guide Note: Jerry Siegel is an American comic book writer and creator. Along with Joe Shuster, Siegel created one of the most popular fictional characters in modern American history, Superman.
Fast Facts:
- Full Name: Jerome Siegel
- Born: October 17, 1914
- Died: January 28, 1996
- Notable Work(s): Action Comics and Superman
- Award(s): Eisner Award "Hall of Fame" (1992) and "Bill Finger Excellence in Comic Writing" (2005)
- Co-created Superman in 1932
- Used the name "Joe Carter" while working for Marvel Comics