Scott Snyder is an American comic book writer born in New York City in 1964. He is highly acclaimed for his work in the comic book industry, with a career spanning multiple major publishers and acclaimed series. Snyder is perhaps best known for his extensive work with DC Comics. His runs on Batman are considered highly acclaimed, and he has written numerous other DC series including Detective Comics, Swamp Thing, Justice League, and Absolute Batman. He has also contributed to major company-wide crossover storylines such as "Dark Nights: Metal" and "Dark Nights: Death Metal." Beyond his DC work, Snyder has created several notable series through Image Comics, demonstrating his range as a writer. His creator-owned projects include Wytches, Undiscovered Country, and Nocterra. He is also known for his 2006 short story collection Voodoo Heart, and the series American Vampire, which helped establish him as a significant voice in comics.