Sid Jacobson

Sidney Jacobson (October 20, 1929 – July 23, 2022) was an American writer who worked in the fields of children's comic books, popular music, fiction, biography, and non-fiction comics. He was managing editor and editor-in-chief for Harvey Comics. Jacobson was also known for his late-career collaborations with artist Ernie Colón, including such nonfiction graphic novels as The 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation and Anne Frank: The Anne Frank House Authorized Graphic Biography.

Early life and education Jacobson was born in Brooklyn, New York City, on October 20, 1929, the son of Beatrice (Edelman) and Reuben Jacobson. His parents were Jewish immigrants. Jacobson graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School, and then New York University, where he majored in journalism.

Career His first jobs out of school were at the New York tabloid The Compass and the horse racing paper The Morning Telegraph. In addition to editing the entire Star line, Jacobson contributed scripts to some of the titles such as Wally the Wizard and Top Dog. He wrote comics adaptations of the films Santa Claus: The Movie (1985), Labyrinth (1986), Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night (1987), and Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988).

Personal life Jacobson had two children, Seth and Kathy. He lived in Los Angeles.

Awards Sid Jacobson received an Inkpot Award in 2003.