Bridwell, E. Nelson (Edward Nelson), 1931-1987
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1931-09-22 - 1987-01-23
Biography
Edward Nelson Bridwell was a writer for Mad magazine and various comic books published by DC Comics. One of the writers for the Batman comic strip and Super Friends, he also wrote The Inferior Five, among other comics. He has been called "DC's self-appointed continuity cop."
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
E. Nelson Bridwell comic book collection, 1943-1987
Collection
Identifier: 1989-001
Scope and Contents
Consists of comic books dating from 1943-1987 (some of which Bridwell had some hand in creating), ephemeral materials relating to his career, and personal memorabilia. The comic books are arranged alphabetically by title, then chronologically by date and number. Following the comic books are newspaper and magazine cuttings, issues of Comic Buyer’s Guide, and career-related ephemera. A framed caricature of Bridwell by John Johns is on exhibit within the department. Personal memorabilia...
Dates:
1943 - 1987