Charles Spain Verral

Charles Spain Verral (November 7, 1904 – April 1, 1990) was a writer and illustrator born in Ontario, Canada.

He wrote Street & Smith's Bill Barnes pulp series novels, among others.

Among the most widely read of his books are the Brains Benton Mysteries, a six-book series published from 1959 to 1961.

He also published many other children's works, including Lassie, Rin Tin Tin, and Popeye.