He is known for having such extensive knowledge of DC Comics that fans often try to find questions to see what he doesn't know.
He has written for some of the most famous comic book characters in history such as Superman, The Flash, Captain America, Fantastic Four, Spider-man and Daredevil.
Grew up in Hueytown, Alabama.
He was one of the creators of DC's famous ''Elseworld'' series of comics.
Many of the scenes of from Zack Snyder's ''Man Of Steel'' were based on Waid's critically acclaimed series ''Superman: Birthright''.
He has listed ''Adventure Comics 369-370'' as being a major influence on his writing.
Friend and colleague Geoff Johns credit's Waid's eight year run on ''The Flash'' as making him love comic books.
His 1996 graphic novel ''Kingdom Come'' is considered to be the story that ended the Dark age of comic books.