 Predator", involving a crossover conflict between the Aliens and Predators, was named after him.In January 1989, he wrote the first of several stories featuring Superman for DC Comics' then-weekly title "Action Comics", from #635.Verheiden later wrote scripts for the 2001 "Smallville" television series featuring Clark Kent in his pre-Superman teen years, and was supervising and then co-executive producer for "Smallville" during its first three seasons.