Gardner Fox was an American writer best known for his work in comic books and science fiction. Born on July 20, 1911, he created many iconic characters, including The Flash and Green Lantern, while working for DC Comics. His storytelling helped shape the superhero genre during the Golden Age of Comics. In addition to comics, Fox wrote numerous novels and short stories, contributing to the fantasy and science fiction genres. He was also involved in creating the Justice Society of America, one of the first superhero teams. Gardner Fox passed away on December 24, 1986, leaving a lasting legacy in popular culture.