Glen David Gold is an American novelist, memoirist, and screenwriter born in Long Beach, California in 1964. He is known for his bestselling novels that explore the roles of entertainment and popular culture in historical America. Beyond fiction, Gold has published a critically acclaimed memoir and worked across various media including comics, television, and podcasting. Gold is recognized as a collector and authority on comics and graphic novels, with particular expertise in the works of Jack Kirby and other key figures in the development of the Marvel Universe. His broad engagement with popular culture extends across multiple formats and disciplines, reflecting his deep interest in how entertainment shapes American history and society.