| Jack Oleck | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | March 1, 1914[1] |
| Died | March 10, 1981 (aged 67) Massapequa Park, New York[2] |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Writer |
Notable works | Messalina, DC Comics horror titles |
Jack Oleck (March 1, 1914 – March 10, 1981)[2] was an American novelist and comic book writer particularly known for his work in the horror genre.
The brother-in-law of comics pioneer Joe Simon,[3][4] Oleck's comic book career was basically in two parts. During the Golden Age of comics Oleck wrote for EC Comics and the Simon-Jack Kirby Studio. After the mid-1950s temporary collapse of the industry following the publication of Fredric Wertham's Seduction of the Innocent and the establishment of the Comics Code Authority, Oleck left comics, instead writing novels and publishing an interior design magazine. From the late 1960s until his death in 1981, Oleck worked for DC Comics as a writer for their extensive line of horror/suspense titles.
- ^ "United States Social Security Death Index", FamilySearch accessed March 19, 2013), Jack Oleck, March 1981.
- ^ a b Social Security Death Index, SS# 115-01-6988.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
makerswas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Bails, Jerry. "Oleck, Jack". Who's Who of American Comic Books, 1928–1999. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016.