| E. Nelson Bridwell | |
|---|---|
 Bridwell in 1974 | |
| Born | Edward Nelson Bridwell September 22, 1931 Sapulpa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | January 23, 1987 (aged 55) Kings County, New York, U.S. |
| Area(s) | Writer, editor |
Notable works | The Inferior Five |
| Awards | Bill Finger Award |
Edward Nelson Bridwell (September 22, 1931 – January 23, 1987) was an American writer for Mad magazine (writing the now-famous catchphrase, "What you mean...we?" in a 1958 parody of The Lone Ranger)[1] and various comic books published by DC Comics. One of the writers for the Batman comic strip and Super Friends, he also wrote The Inferior Five, among other comics. He has been called "DC's self-appointed continuity cop."[2]
- ^ Cronin, Brian (August 26, 2011). "Comic Book Legends Revealed #329". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on August 21, 2014.
Since I can't find any other published reference to it that predates Bridwell's, I think it is fair to give him the credit.
- ^ Schwirian, John (February 2010). "Purple Prose: The Perplexing Popularity of the Wonder Twins". Back Issue! (38). Raleigh, North Carolina: TwoMorrows Publishing: 62.