 Like many other prominent World War II figures, Skorzeny has been portrayed in several works of fiction, such as the "Worldwar tetralogy" by Harry Turtledove, "1945" by Newt Gingrich, and others.In "The Eagle Has Landed" by Jack Higgins, the rescue of Mussolini inspires a plan to kidnap Winston Churchill.The "Atomic Robo" comic book includes Skorzeny.