Scott Snyder and Zack Snyder are two of the most prominent names in the comic book and superhero genre. Scott Snyder is a critically acclaimed writer who has worked on titles such as Batman, American Vampire, and Justice League. Zack Snyder is a visionary director who has helmed films such as 300, Watchmen, and Man of Steel. But are they related by blood or by name only?
The Snyders’ Backgrounds
According to Wikipedia, Scott Snyder was born on January 15, 1976, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He grew up in Riverside, Connecticut, and attended Camp Owatonna in Maine during the summers. He studied painting at Heatherley School of Fine Art in England and graduated with a BFA in film from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. He published his first collection of short stories, Voodoo Heart, in 2006, and made his comic book debut with Marvel Comics in 2009.
According to IMDb, Zack Snyder was born on March 1, 1966, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was raised in Greenwich, Connecticut, and attended Heatherley School of Fine Art in England as well. He also graduated from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, with a degree in film. He started his career as a director for commercials and music videos before making his feature film debut with Dawn of the Dead in 2004. He founded his own production company, The Stone Quarry, in 2004 with his wife Deborah Snyder and partner Wesley Coller.
The Snyders’ Connection
From their biographies, it is clear that Scott Snyder and Zack Snyder have some similarities in their backgrounds. They were both born in Wisconsin, grew up in Connecticut, studied painting in England, and attended the same college in California. They also share a passion for comic books and superheroes, and have collaborated on several projects together.
However, despite these coincidences, Scott Snyder and Zack Snyder are not related by blood or by marriage. They are not brothers, cousins, or in-laws. They are simply friends and colleagues who happen to have the same surname and similar interests.
According to an interview with Comic Book Resources, Scott Snyder met Zack Snyder for the first time at San Diego Comic-Con in 2010. They were introduced by Jim Lee, the co-publisher of DC Comics, who suggested that they should work together on a Superman project. Scott Snyder said that he was a fan of Zack Snyder’s films and that they hit it off right away.
Since then, Scott Snyder and Zack Snyder have collaborated on several projects involving DC characters. Scott Snyder wrote the comic book series Superman Unchained (2013-2014), which was inspired by Zack Snyder’s vision for Man of Steel (2013). Zack Snyder produced the animated film Batman: Death in the Family (2020), which was based on a story arc written by Scott Snyder for Batman (2011-2016). Zack Snyder also consulted Scott Snyder for his director’s cut of Justice League (2021), which featured elements from Scott Snyder’s run on Justice League (2018-2019).
The Snyders’ Future
Scott Snyder and Zack Snyder are both busy with their own projects at the moment. Scott Snyder is working on several creator-owned comics for Comixology Originals and Image Comics, such as Nocterra, Undiscovered Country, and We Have Demons. He is also teaching writing courses online and mentoring aspiring comic book writers.
Zack Snyder is working on several films for Netflix, such as Army of the Dead (2021), Army of Thieves (2021), Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas (2023), Twilight of the Gods (2023), and Rebel Moon (2023). He is also developing a sequel to 300 (2007) called Xerxes: The Fall of the House of Darius and the Rise of Alexander.
However, that does not mean that they will not collaborate again in the future. Scott Snyder has expressed his interest in working with Zack Snyder on more DC projects if the opportunity arises. He said that he would love to write a comic book adaptation of Zack Snyder’s Justice League or a sequel to it. He also said that he would be open to writing a script for a live-action film directed by Zack Snyder.
Zack Snyder has also praised Scott Snyder’s work and said that he considers him a friend and a partner. He said that he enjoys working with him and that he trusts his creative vision. He also said that he would be happy to work with him again on any project that they are both passionate about.
Conclusion
Scott Snyder and Zack Snyder are two talented creators who have made their mark on the comic book and superhero genre. They have some similarities in their backgrounds and interests, but they are not related by blood or by marriage. They are friends and colleagues who have collaborated on several projects involving DC characters. They have also expressed their admiration and respect for each other and their willingness to work together again in the future.
