Ernie Altbacker, who also writes under the name E.J. Altbacker, is a well-known author of books for young adult readers. His works are popular among this demographic, with his Shark Wars series being particularly successful.
Altbacker has an impressive background in screenwriting, with credits including Emmy-nominated Spooksville, Green Lantern: The Animated Series, Ben 10, Spider-Man, Jay Jay the Jet Plane, and Mucha Lucha. He holds an MFA in screenwriting from the American Film Institute and an undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame. Handy Andy Saves the World is his latest book, following the six-book Shark Wars series. Currently, Altbacker is working on his next book, as well as writing for the Lego Nexo Knights and the upcoming Justice League Action shows. He is also involved in a few secret projects, which he is currently unable to disclose.
In addition to his work in books and television, Altbacker has experience in both animated and live-action projects. He currently produces and story edits Legend Quest for Netflix, and has written animated features such as Batman: Hush, Justice League Dark, and Teen Titans: The Judas Contract. Altbacker's middle school series, Shark Wars, was published by Penguin Books. He enjoys spending his free time biking and jogging by the shore in Hermosa Beach, California, where he currently resides.