Bob Haney
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| Bob Haney | |
| Birth name | Robert Haney |
| Born | 1926 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | November 25, 2004 |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Writer |
| Notable works | Teen Titans |
| Awards | Alley Award
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Robert "Bob" Haney (1926 - November 25, 2004) was a comic book writer. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Haney is best known for his work for DC Comics. He co-created the Silver Age Teen Titans and the Doom Patrol, as well as less famous characters such as Metamorpho, Eclipso, Cain, and the Super-Sons. Other DC titles he worked on include Sgt. Rock, World's Finest Comics, The Brave and the Bold, Blackhawk, The Unknown Soldier and Deadman. He co-created Cain and his gargoyle Gregory for House of Mystery, now well-known for their appearances in Neil Gaiman's The Sandman, with Joe Orlando and Jack Sparling.
He has received recognition in the industry, including the 1968 Alley Award for Best Full-Length Story ("Track of the Hook" in Brave and the Bold #79 with Neal Adams).
| Preceded by None |
Teen Titans writer 1966–1970 |
Succeeded by Robert Kanigher |
| Preceded by Steve Skeates |
Teen Titans writer 1971–1973 |
Succeeded by Bob Rozakis |