David A. Kaler | |
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| Born | 1936 (age 87–88) |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, Market researcher |
| Known for | Comics fandom Academy Con (1965–1967) |
| Notable work | Captain Atom (1966–1967) Ghostly Tales (1966–1968) |
| Title | Executive Secretary, Academy of Comic-Book Fans and Collectors (1965–1968) |
| Awards | Alley Award (x3) |
David A. Kaler[1] (b. 1936)[1] is an American writer. He was a primary force in establishing 1960s comic book fandom, particularly through the form of the comics convention. Later, he had a short-lived career as a comics writer for such publishers as Charlton Comics, DC Comics, and Warren Publishing.
- ^ a b Zinman, David (November 4, 1965). "Comicdom's Cult of Collectors". Newsday.