Scott Snyder

Scott Snyder
Snyder at a Midtown Comics signing in Manhattan in 2016
Snyder at a Midtown Comics signing in Manhattan in 2016
Born (1976-01-15) 15 January 1976 (age 48)[1]
New York City, New York, U.S.
OccupationWriter
GenreFantasy, horror, superhero
Notable worksBatman
Detective Comics
American Vampire
Wytches
Swamp Thing
Justice League
Dark Nights: Metal
Dark Nights: Death Metal

Scott Snyder (born January 15, 1976[1]) is an American comic book author. He is known for his 2006 short story collection Voodoo Heart, and his work for DC Comics, including series such as American Vampire, Detective Comics, a highly acclaimed run on Batman, Swamp Thing, and Justice League as well as the company-wide crossover storylines "Dark Nights: Metal" and "Dark Nights: Death Metal." He has also written creator-owned comics published through Image Comics, including Wytches, Undiscovered Country, and Nocterra.

As part of his DC work, he co-created the characters, The Batman Who Laughs, Mr. Bloom, and the Court of Owls.

Snyder has garnered acclaim from critics and fans for his work, such as his run on the New 52 version of Batman that debuted in 2011,[2][3] and has won numerous industry awards, including three Eisner Awards,[4][5] a Harvey Award,[6] and a 2012 Eagle Award for Best Writer.[7]

  1. ^ a b Snyder, Scott (June 4, 2023). "untitled". Instagram. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  2. ^ Gerding, Stephen (December 23, 2016). "Greg Capullo Signs New DC Comics Contract". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on December 24, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  3. ^ "Batman (2011)". Comic Book Round Up. September 2011. Archived from the original on December 12, 2012. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  4. ^ Melrose, Kevin (July 23, 2011). "SDCC '11 Winners announced for 2011 Eisner Awards". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on June 22, 2013.
  5. ^ Wheeler, Andrew (July 26, 214). "2014 Eisner Awards: Full List Of Winners And Nominees". ComicsAlliance. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  6. ^ Cavna, Michael (August 21, 2011). "Baltimore Comic-Con: Your 2011 Harvey Award winners are ..." The Washington Post. Archived from the original on July 9, 2013.
  7. ^ Spurgeon, Tom (May 25, 2012). "Your 2012 Eagle Awards Winners". The Comics Reporter. Archived from the original on October 14, 2013.