George Gladir
American author of comic book stories
Born
September 27th, 1925
100 years ago
Died
2013
12 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American author, primarily recognized for contributions to comic books. Wrote numerous stories for Archie Comics, particularly famous for co-creating the character Sabrina Spellman, who became the central figure in the comic and subsequent television adaptations. Actively contributed to the comic industry from the 1940s onward, establishing a reputation for captivating storytelling within the teen genre.
Co-created Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Wrote stories for Archie Comics
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