Victor Gischler is an American author renowned for his humorous approach to crime fiction. His first novel, Gun Monkeys, was acknowledged for its excellence with a nomination for the Edgar Award. Gischler's writing prowess continued to be recognized with his novel Shotgun Opera, which became an Anthony Award finalist.

His literary work has crossed borders, being translated into multiple languages including Italian, French, Spanish, and Japanese. Gischler's academic achievements are equally notable, having earned a Ph.D. in English from the University of Southern Mississippi. In 2008, he published his fifth novel, Go-Go Girls of the Apocalypse, under the Touchstone/Fireside imprint of Simon & Schuster.

Beyond the realm of novels, Gischler has made significant contributions to the world of American comic books. His creative talent has been channeled into iconic series such as The Punisher: Frank Castle, Wolverine, and Deadpool for Marvel Comics. He also played a pivotal role in the X-Men series, beginning with the Death of Dracula one-shot, and continuing with X-Men #1.

His book Gun Monkeys has caught the eye of the film industry and has been optioned for adaptation into a movie.