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{{ComPub|name= [[12 bis]]|country= France|found= 2008|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[12 bis]]|country= France|found= 2008|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[12-Gauge Comics]]|country= |found= 2004|defunct=|note={{cn|date=January 2012}}}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[215 Ink]]|country= |found= 2007|defunct=|note={{cn|date=January 2012}}}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Aardvark-Vanaheim]]|country= Canada|found= 1977|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Aardvark-Vanaheim]]|country= Canada|found= 1977|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[About Comics]]|country= |found= 1998|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} <ref>Murphy, Chris. [http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6615361.html "About Comics at the Ten Year Mark," ''Publishers Weekly'': ''PW Comics Week'' (November 18, 2008).] Accessed Nov. 11, 2009.</ref>}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[About Comics]]|country= |found= 1998|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} <ref>Murphy, Chris. [http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6615361.html "About Comics at the Ten Year Mark," ''Publishers Weekly'': ''PW Comics Week'' (November 18, 2008).] Accessed Nov. 11, 2009.</ref>}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Academy Comics]] |country=US|found= 1992 |defunct= 1996 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} also known as '''Acid Rain Studios'''}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Academy Comics]] |country=US|found= 1992 |defunct= 1996 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} also known as '''Acid Rain Studios'''}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Ace Comics (publishers)|Ace Comics]] |country=US|found= 1940 |defunct=1956 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Ace Comics (publishers)|Ace Comics]] |country=US|found= 1940 |defunct=1956 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Ace Comics (1980s)|ACE Comics]] |country=|found= 1986 |defunct=1987 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Also known as '''Animated Comics Enterprises'''. Titles: ''ACE Comics Presents'', ''The Cosmic Book'', ''Return of the Skyman'', and ''Robin Red and the Lutins''. Imprint: '''Wandering Star Press'''}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Ace Comics (1990s)|Ace Comics]] |country=|found= 1995 |defunct=1998 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Titles: ''Love Sucks'' and ''Love Sucks Color Special''}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Acetylene Comics]] |country=|found= 2001 |defunct=2001 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Action Lab Comics]] |country= |found=2010 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Adhouse Books]] |country=US |found= 2002|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Adhouse Books]] |country=US |found= 2002|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Adventure Publications]] |country=|found= 1986 |defunct= 1990 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Acquired by [[Malibu Comics]] in 1989}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Adventure Publications]] |country=|found= 1986 |defunct= 1990 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Acquired by [[Malibu Comics]] in 1989}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[All-American Publications]] |country=US |found=1938 |defunct=1946|note={{cn|date=February 2012}}allied publisher that was later bought out{{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[All-American Publications]] |country=US |found=1938 |defunct=1946|note={{cn|date=February 2012}}allied publisher that was later bought out{{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[All Star DC Comics]] |country=US |found=2005 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Defunct{{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Allstarlogo.jpg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[All Star DC Comics]] |country=US |found=2005 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Defunct{{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Allstarlogo.jpg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Alterna Comics]] |country= |found=2006 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Alternative Comics (publisher)|Alternative Comics]] |country=US|found= 1993 |defunct= 2007 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=AltComics logo.jpg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Alternative Comics (publisher)|Alternative Comics]] |country=US|found= 1993 |defunct= 2007 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=AltComics logo.jpg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Amazing (publisher)|Amazing]] |country=|found= 1987 |defunct= 1987 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Amazing Comics]] |country=Japan|found= 1989 |defunct= 1990 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}}}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Amazing Comics]] |country=Japan|found= 1989 |defunct= 1990 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}}}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[American Comics Group]] |country=US|found= 1943 |defunct=1967 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} also known as '''ACG'''}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[American Comics Group]] |country=US|found= 1943 |defunct=1967 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} also known as '''ACG'''}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Anglo-American Publishing]] |country=Canada<ref name="Invaders44" /> |found=1941<ref name="Invaders44" /> |defunct=???? |note=Defunct{{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Anglo-American Publishing]] |country=Canada<ref name="Invaders44" /> |found=1941<ref name="Invaders44" /> |defunct=???? |note=Defunct{{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Angry Viking Press]]|country= |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Ania Publishing]] |country=|found= 1993 |defunct= 1993 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}}}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Ankama Games|Ankama Editions]] |country=France |found= 2001|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Ankama Games|Ankama Editions]] |country=France |found= 2001|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Antarctic Press]] |country=US |found=1984 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=APLogo.jpg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Antarctic Press]] |country=US |found=1984 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=APLogo.jpg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Apple Comics]] |country=US|found= 1986 |defunct= 1994 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Also known as '''Apple Press'''. Imprint: '''Forbidden Fruit'''|logo=Apple-comics-logo.jpg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Apple Comics]] |country=US|found= 1986 |defunct= 1994 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Also known as '''Apple Press'''. Imprint: '''Forbidden Fruit'''|logo=Apple-comics-logo.jpg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Approbation Comics]] |country=US |found=1992 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Approbation Comics]] |country=US |found=1992 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Ape Entertainment]] |country= |found= 2003|defunct=|note={{cn|date=January 2012}}}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Arcana Studio]] |country= Canada|found=2004 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Arcana Studio]] |country= Canada|found=2004 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Arch Enemy Entertainment]] |country=US |found=2004 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Arch Enemy Entertainment]] |country=US |found=2004 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Archie Adventure Series]] |country=US|found= 1959 |defunct= 1965 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} [[Archie Comics]] imprint. }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Archie Adventure Series]] |country=US|found= 1959 |defunct= 1965 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} [[Archie Comics]] imprint. }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Archie Comics]] |country=US |found=1939 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Archiecomicslogo.png}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Archie Comics]] |country=US |found=1939 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Archiecomicslogo.png}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Ardden Entertainment]] |country= |found=2008 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Arrow Comics]] |country=US|found= 1985 |defunct= 2000 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Arrow Comics logo.png}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Arrow Comics]] |country=US|found= 1985 |defunct= 2000 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Arrow Comics logo.png}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Aspen Comics|Aspen MLT]] |country=US |found= 2003|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Aspen MTL.png}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Aspen Comics|Aspen MLT]] |country=US |found= 2003|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Aspen MTL.png}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Atlas/Seaboard Comics]] |country=US|found= 1974 |defunct= 1975 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Atlas/Seaboard Comics]] |country=US|found= 1974 |defunct= 1975 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Atlas Comics]] |country= |found=2010 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Atlas Comics]] |country= |found=2010 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Attic Books (comics)|Attic Books]] |country=|found= ? |defunct= 1994 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}}}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Atomeka Press]] |country=UK|found= 1988<br />2004 |defunct= 1997<br />2005 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Atommeka logo.jpg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Atomeka Press]] |country=UK|found= 1988<br />2004 |defunct= 1997<br />2005 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Atommeka logo.jpg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Atomic Book Company]]|country= |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Avatar Press]] |country=US |found=1996 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Avatar Press.jpg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Avatar Press]] |country=US |found=1996 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Avatar Press.jpg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Avon (publishers)|Avon Comics]] |country=US|found= {{circa}} 1945 |defunct= {{circa}} 1956 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Avon (publishers)|Avon Comics]] |country=US|found= {{circa}} 1945 |defunct= {{circa}} 1956 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Axis Comics]] |country=US|found= 1994 |defunct= 1994 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}}}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Axis Comics]] |country=US|found= 1994 |defunct= 1994 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}}}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Azteca Productions]] |country=US |found=1993 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Aztecaproductions logo.jpg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Azteca Productions]] |country=US |found=1993 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Aztecaproductions logo.jpg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Beta 3 Comics]]|country= |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Beckett Comics]] |country=US|found= 2003 |defunct= 2005 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}}Published graphic novels through affiliation with [[Image Comics|Image]]}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Beckett Comics]] |country=US|found= 2003 |defunct= 2005 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}}Published graphic novels through affiliation with [[Image Comics|Image]]}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Bell Features]] |country=Canada<ref name="Invaders48" /> |found=1939<ref name="Invaders48" /> |defunct=1953 |note=aka Commercial Signs of Canada<ref name="Invaders48" /> }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Bell Features]] |country=Canada<ref name="Invaders48" /> |found=1939<ref name="Invaders48" /> |defunct=1953 |note=aka Commercial Signs of Canada<ref name="Invaders48" /> }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Big Umbrella]] |country=US|found= 2000 |defunct= 2003 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Independent publishing cooperative}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Big Umbrella]] |country=US|found= 2000 |defunct= 2003 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Independent publishing cooperative}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Black Eye Productions]] |country=Canada<ref name="CSBlackEye" />|found= 1992<ref name="TCJBlackEye" />|defunct= 1998<ref name="TCJBlackEye" /> |note= |logo=Black Eye Productions Logo.jpg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Black Eye Productions]] |country=Canada<ref name="CSBlackEye" />|found= 1992<ref name="TCJBlackEye" />|defunct= 1998<ref name="TCJBlackEye" /> |note= |logo=Black Eye Productions Logo.jpg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Blackball Comics]] |country=|found= 1993 |defunct= 1994 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}}}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Blackthorne Publishing]] |country=US|found= 1985 |defunct= 1989 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Blackthorne-Publishing-logo.jpg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Blackthorne Publishing]] |country=US|found= 1985 |defunct= 1989 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Blackthorne-Publishing-logo.jpg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Boneyard Press]] |country= |found=1991 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2011}}}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Bongo Comics]] |country= US|found=1993 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Bongo Comics]] |country= US|found=1993 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Boom! Studios]] |country=US |found= 2005|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Boomstudios logo.jpg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Boom! Studios]] |country=US |found= 2005|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Boomstudios logo.jpg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Casterman]] |country=Belgium |found=1934 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Established in 1780, began publishing comics in 1934|logo=}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Casterman]] |country=Belgium |found=1934 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Established in 1780, began publishing comics in 1934|logo=}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Centaur Publications]] |country=US|found= 1938 |defunct= 1942 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Centaur Publications]] |country=US|found= 1938 |defunct= 1942 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[CFW Enterprises]] |country=|found= 1987 |defunct= 1992 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Titles: ''Kung-Fu Warriors'', ''Shred'', and ''Tales of the Ninja Warriors''}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Chaos! Comics]] |country=US|found= 1993 |defunct= 2002 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}}}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Chaos! Comics]] |country=US|found= 1993 |defunct= 2002 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}}}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Charlton Comics]] |country=US|found= 1946 |defunct= 1986 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Charltlo.jpeg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Charlton Comics]] |country=US|found= 1946 |defunct= 1986 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Charltlo.jpeg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Comely Comix]] |country=Canada|found= 1975 |defunct= 2005 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Canadian publisher known for ''[[Captain Canuck]]''.}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Comely Comix]] |country=Canada|found= 1975 |defunct= 2005 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Canadian publisher known for ''[[Captain Canuck]]''.}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Comic Media]] |country=US|found= 1952 |defunct= 1954 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Comic Media]] |country=US|found= 1952 |defunct= 1954 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Comic Zone Productions]] |country=|found= 1991 |defunct= 1994 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Titles: ''[[Psycho Killers]]'' and assorted spin-offs}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Comico Comics]] |country=US|found= 1982 |defunct= 1997 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Comicologo.png}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Comico Comics]] |country=US|found= 1982 |defunct= 1997 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Comicologo.png}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Comics Interview]] |country=US|found= 1985 |defunct= 1989 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Also known as '''Fictioneer Books'''; [[David Anthony Kraft]]'s publishing imprint}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Comics Interview]] |country=US|found= 1985 |defunct= 1989 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Also known as '''Fictioneer Books'''; [[David Anthony Kraft]]'s publishing imprint}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Coamix]] |country= Japan|found= 2000|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Coamix]] |country= Japan|found= 2000|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Continuity Comics]] |country=US|found= 1984 |defunct= 1994 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Also known as '''Continuity Publishing'''; still exists as '''Neal Adams Studios''', no longer publishing comics}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Continuity Comics]] |country=US|found= 1984 |defunct= 1994 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Also known as '''Continuity Publishing'''; still exists as '''Neal Adams Studios''', no longer publishing comics}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Continüm Comics]] |country=US|found= 1989 |defunct= 1994 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Continüm Comics]] |country=US|found= 1989 |defunct= 1994 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Com.x]] |country=UK |found=2000 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Comx logo bullet.png}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Com.x]] |country=UK |found=2000 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Comx logo bullet.png}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Crestwood Publications]] |country=US|found= 1943 |defunct= 1963 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Later known as '''Prize Comics'''}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Crestwood Publications]] |country=US|found= 1943 |defunct= 1963 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Later known as '''Prize Comics'''}} |
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{{ComPub|name= Cross Culture (Christian)|country= |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Crossgen|CrossGen Entertainment]] |country=US|found= 1998 |defunct= 2004 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Imprint: [[Code 6]]}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Crossgen|CrossGen Entertainment]] |country=US|found= 1998 |defunct= 2004 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Imprint: [[Code 6]]}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Crusade Comics]] |country=US|found= 1994 |defunct= 2002 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Crusade Comics]] |country=US|found= 1994 |defunct= 2002 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Crystal Publications]] |country=|found= 1986 |defunct= 1988 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Title: ''[[Eagle (comics)|Eagle]]''}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Curtis Magazines]] |country=US|found= 1971 |defunct= 1980 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} [[Marvel Comics]] imprint. Published black-and-white comics magazines.}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Curtis Magazines]] |country=US|found= 1971 |defunct= 1980 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} [[Marvel Comics]] imprint. Published black-and-white comics magazines.}} |
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{{ComPub|name= DAPshow Press |country= |found=2009 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} <ref>[http://dapshow.com DAPshow Press]</ref>}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Dare Comics]] |country=UK |found=2007 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Dareblack.jpg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Dare Comics]] |country=UK |found=2007 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Dareblack.jpg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Dargaud]] |country= France|found=1943 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Dargaud Logo.png}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Dargaud]] |country= France|found=1943 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Dargaud Logo.png}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Milestone Media]] |country= |found= 1993|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Merged with main DC line.}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Milestone Media]] |country= |found= 1993|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Merged with main DC line.}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Dabel Brothers Productions]] |country=US|found= 2001 |defunct= 2009<ref>http://www.comicbookresources.com/?id=23926&page=article</ref> |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Dabel Brothers Productions Logo.png}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Dabel Brothers Productions]] |country=US|found= 2001 |defunct= 2009<ref>http://www.comicbookresources.com/?id=23926&page=article</ref> |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Dabel Brothers Productions Logo.png}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Dargaud|Dargaud USA]] |country=US|found= {{circa}} 1981 |defunct= {{circa}} 1982 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} U.S. branch of European publisher [[Dargaud]], published translated editions of European comics}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Dargaud USA]] |country=US|found= {{circa}} 1981 |defunct= {{circa}} 1982 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} U.S. branch of European publisher [[Dargaud]], published translated editions of European comics}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[David McKay Publications]] |country=US|found= 1882 |defunct=1986 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}}published comics from 1937 to 1950; bought out by [[Random House]] in 1986 }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[David McKay Publications]] |country=US|found= 1882 |defunct=1986 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}}published comics from 1937 to 1950; bought out by [[Random House]] in 1986 }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[D. C. Thomson & Co. Ltd]]|country=UK |found=1905 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[D. C. Thomson & Co. Ltd]]|country=UK |found=1905 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[DrMaster]]|country=US |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}}Inactive?{{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[DrMaster]]|country=US |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}}Inactive?{{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Dupuis]] |country= Belgium|found= 1922|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Dupuis]] |country= Belgium|found= 1922|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[DWAP Productions]] |country= |found= 2006|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Dynamite Entertainment]] |country=US |found= 2005|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Dynamite logo.png}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Dynamite Entertainment]] |country=US |found= 2005|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Dynamite logo.png}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Eastern Color Printing]] |country=US|found= 1933 |defunct= 1955 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Continued as a printer until 2002}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Eastern Color Printing]] |country=US|found= 1933 |defunct= 1955 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Continued as a printer until 2002}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Eclipse Comics]] |country=US|found= 1978 |defunct= 1993 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} ''Imprint'': Independent Comics Group}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Eclipse Comics]] |country=US|found= 1978 |defunct= 1993 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} ''Imprint'': Independent Comics Group}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Eerie Publications]] |country=US|found= 1966 |defunct= 1981 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} [[Myron Fass]] black-and-white [[horror comics]] magazine imprint}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Eerie Publications]] |country=US|found= 1966 |defunct= 1981 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} [[Myron Fass]] black-and-white [[horror comics]] magazine imprint}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[E.F.edizioni]] |country= |found= 2003|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[eigoMANGA]] |country=US |found= 2000|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Eigo logo.jpg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[eigoMANGA]] |country=US |found= 2000|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Eigo logo.jpg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Elvifrance]] |country=France|found= 1970 |defunct= 1992 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Elvifrance]] |country=France|found= 1970 |defunct= 1992 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Fantagor Press]] |country=US|found= 1986 |defunct= 1994 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Imprint of cartoonist [[Richard Corben]]}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Fantagor Press]] |country=US|found= 1986 |defunct= 1994 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Imprint of cartoonist [[Richard Corben]]}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Fantagraphics Books]]|country=US |found=1976 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Fantagraphicslogo2.png}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Fantagraphics Books]]|country=US |found=1976 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Fantagraphicslogo2.png}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Fantasy Flight Publications]] |country=|found= 1995 |defunct= 1996 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Published translated European comics; still in business as games publisher [[Fantasy Flight Games]]}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Fantasy Flight Games|Fantasy Flight Publications]] |country=|found= 1995 |defunct= 1996 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Published translated European comics; still in business as games publisher [[Fantasy Flight Games]]}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Farrell Publications]] |country=US|found= 1940 |defunct= 1958 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} numerous imprints }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Farrell Publications]] |country=US|found= 1940 |defunct= 1958 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} numerous imprints }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Fawcett Comics]] |country=US|found= 1939<br />1969 |defunct= 1953<br />1980 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Fawcett Comics]] |country=US|found= 1939<br />1969 |defunct= 1953<br />1980 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Glénat (publisher)|Glénat]] |country= France|found= 1972|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=LogoGlenat.png}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Glénat (publisher)|Glénat]] |country= France|found= 1972|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=LogoGlenat.png}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Gold Key Comics]] |country=US|found= 1962 |defunct= 1984 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Also known as '''Whitman Comics'''|logo=Goldkeycomics.jpeg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Gold Key Comics]] |country=US|found= 1962 |defunct= 1984 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Also known as '''Whitman Comics'''|logo=Goldkeycomics.jpeg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Great Comics Publications]] |country=|found= 1941 |defunct= 1942 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Titles: ''Great Comics'', ''Choice Comics''}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Silverwolf Comics#Greater Mercury Comics|Greater Mercury Comics]] |country=US|found= 1989 |defunct= 1991 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Successor to [[Silverwolf Comics]]}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Silverwolf Comics#Greater Mercury Comics|Greater Mercury Comics]] |country=US|found= 1989 |defunct= 1991 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Successor to [[Silverwolf Comics]]}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Grim Crew Comics]]|country= |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Guild Publications]] |country=|found= 1983 |defunct= 1984 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Title: ''Southern Knights''}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Hall of Heroes]] |country=US|found= 1993 |defunct= 1999 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Hall of Heroes]] |country=US|found= 1993 |defunct= 1999 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Harrier Comics]] |country=UK|found= 1984 |defunct= 1989 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}}}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Harrier Comics]] |country=UK|found= 1984 |defunct= 1989 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}}}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Harvey Comics]] |country=US|found= 1941 |defunct= 1986 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Harvey Comics]] |country=US|found= 1941 |defunct= 1986 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Air Pirates|Hell Comics]] |country=US|found= 1971 |defunct= 1972 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Title: ''[[Air Pirates Funnies]]''}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Air Pirates|Hell Comics]] |country=US|found= 1971 |defunct= 1972 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Title: ''[[Air Pirates Funnies]]''}} |
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{{ComPub|name= Hero Comics|country= |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= Hero Graphics|country= |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Heroic Publishing]]|country= |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Highwater Books]] |country=US|found= 1997 |defunct= 2004 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Highwater Books]] |country=US|found= 1997 |defunct= 2004 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Hillborough Studios]] |country=Canada<ref name="Invaders47" /> |found=1941<ref name="Invaders47" /> |defunct=1942<ref name="Invaders48" /> |note=Most of the staff moved to [[Bell Features]]<ref name="Invaders47" /> }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Hillborough Studios]] |country=Canada<ref name="Invaders47" /> |found=1941<ref name="Invaders47" /> |defunct=1942<ref name="Invaders48" /> |note=Most of the staff moved to [[Bell Features]]<ref name="Invaders47" /> }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Byron Preiss|iBooks]] |country=US|found= 2003 |defunct= 2005 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Published by [[Byron Preiss]]}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Byron Preiss|iBooks]] |country=US|found= 2003 |defunct= 2005 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Published by [[Byron Preiss]]}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Image Comics]]|country= US|found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=ImageComicsLogo.gif}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Image Comics]]|country= US|found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=ImageComicsLogo.gif}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Imperial Comics]] |country=|found= 1986<br />1994 |defunct= 1987<br />1994 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Probably two unrelated companies. The 1986 releases are published from Boulder, Co; the 1994 releases from Holland, PA.}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Imperium Comics]]|country=US |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Imperium Comics]]|country=US |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[InterVerse Comics]]|country= |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Innovation Comics]] |country=US|found= 1988 |defunct= 1994 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Innovation Comics]] |country=US|found= 1988 |defunct= 1994 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Insomnia Publications]] |country=UK|found= 2006 |defunct= 2010 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}}}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Insomnia Publications]] |country=UK|found= 2006 |defunct= 2010 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}}}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[JC Comics]] |country=|found= 1981 |defunct= 1984 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Also known as '''JC Productions''', still in existence, just not publishing}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[JC Comics]] |country=|found= 1981 |defunct= 1984 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Also known as '''JC Productions''', still in existence, just not publishing}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Kandora Publishing]] |country=|found= 2005 |defunct= 2005 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}}}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[King Comics]] |country=US|found= 1966 |defunct= 1967 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Connected with [[King Features Syndicate]]; most titles were picked up from [[Gold Key Comics]]; most were later acquired by [[Charlton Comics]]}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[King Comics]] |country=US|found= 1966 |defunct= 1967 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Connected with [[King Features Syndicate]]; most titles were picked up from [[Gold Key Comics]]; most were later acquired by [[Charlton Comics]]}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Kitchen Sink Press]] |country=US|found= 1970 |defunct= 1999 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Kitchen Sink Press]] |country=US|found= 1970 |defunct= 1999 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Laizen]] |country= US|found=2009|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} a.k.a. Laizen Comics}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[L'Association]] |country= France|found= 1990|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Lassociation-logo.jpg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[L'Association]] |country= France|found= 1990|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Lassociation-logo.jpg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[La Pastèque]]|country=Canada<ref name="JSA2010LaPasteque" /> |found=1998<ref name="JSA2010LaPasteque" /> |defunct=|note= }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[La Pastèque]]|country=Canada<ref name="JSA2010LaPasteque" /> |found=1998<ref name="JSA2010LaPasteque" /> |defunct=|note= }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Virgin Comics|Liquid Comics]]|country=India, US |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Virgin Comics|Liquid Comics]]|country=India, US |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[L. Miller & Son, Ltd.]] |country=UK|found= 1943 |defunct= 1966 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} British publisher known for ''[[Marvelman]]''}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[L. Miller & Son, Ltd.]] |country=UK|found= 1943 |defunct= 1966 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} British publisher known for ''[[Marvelman]]''}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Lodestone Comics]] |country=|found= 1985 |defunct= 1986 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Titles: ''Codename: Danger'', ''Evangeline Special'', ''Futurians'', ''Honeymooners'', ''March Hare''}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Lonely Robot Comics]] |country= |found=2010 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Ludovico Technique LLC]]|country= |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Ludovico Technique LLC]]|country= |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Mad Dog Graphics]] |country=|found= 1987 |defunct= 1988 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Hollywood, California-based publisher of such titles as ''[[Eddy Current]]'' and ''[[Keith Laumer's Retief]]''.}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Magazine Enterprises]] |country=US|found= 1943 |defunct= 1958 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Magazine Enterprises]] |country=US|found= 1943 |defunct= 1958 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Mainline Publications]] |country=US|found= 1953 |defunct= 1956 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Mainline Publications]] |country=US|found= 1953 |defunct= 1956 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Majestic Entertainment]] |country=|found= 1993 |defunct= 1994 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Titles: ''Legacy'', ''Majestic''}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Malibu Comics]] |country=US|found= 1986 |defunct= 1994 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Bought out by [[Marvel Comics]], currently dormant. ''Imprints'': [[Adventure Comics]], [[Aircel Comics]], [[Bravura]], [[Eternity Comics]], [[Genesis (Malibu Comics Imprint)|Genesis]], [[Protectors Universe]] (Genesis imprint), [[Ultraverse]] (moved to Marvel) }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Malibu Comics]] |country=US|found= 1986 |defunct= 1994 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Bought out by [[Marvel Comics]], currently dormant. ''Imprints'': [[Adventure Comics]], [[Aircel Comics]], [[Bravura]], [[Eternity Comics]], [[Genesis (Malibu Comics Imprint)|Genesis]], [[Protectors Universe]] (Genesis imprint), [[Ultraverse]] (moved to Marvel) }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Mam Tor Publishing]]|country=UK |found=2004 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Mamtorlogo.png}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Mam Tor Publishing]]|country=UK |found=2004 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Mamtorlogo.png}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Marvel Comics]]|country=US |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=MarvelLogo.svg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Marvel Comics]]|country=US |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=MarvelLogo.svg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Marvel Age]]|country=US |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Marvel Age]]|country=US |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Matrix Graphic Series]] |country=|found= 1984 |defunct= 1987 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Titles: ''Cybercom'', ''Heart of the Blue Mesa'', ''Dragon's Star'', ''Gaijin'', ''The Jam Special'', ''MacKenzie Queen'', and ''New Triumph (featuring Northguard)''}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Maverick (Dark Horse)|Maverick]] |country=|found= 1999 |defunct= 2002 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} [[Dark Horse Comics]] imprint}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Maverick (Dark Horse)|Maverick]] |country=|found= 1999 |defunct= 2002 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} [[Dark Horse Comics]] imprint}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[MAX (comics)|MAX]]|country=US |found=2001 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Max Comics Logo.svg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[MAX (comics)|MAX]]|country=US |found=2001 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Max Comics Logo.svg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Michael Hunt Publishing]] |country=|found= 1993 |defunct= 2000 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Mighty Comics]] |country=US|found= 1965 |defunct= 1967 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} [[Archie Comics]] imprint. Also known as '''Radio Comics'''}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Mighty Comics]] |country=US|found= 1965 |defunct= 1967 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} [[Archie Comics]] imprint. Also known as '''Radio Comics'''}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Éditions Mille-Îles|Mille-Îles]] |country=Canada|found=1989 |defunct= |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Éditions Mille-Îles|Mille-Îles]] |country=Canada|found=1989 |defunct= |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Millennium Publications]] |country=US|found= 1990 |defunct= 1998 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Imprint: '''Modern Comics''' (1997–2000)|logo=Millennium icon.png}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Millennium Publications]] |country=US|found= 1990 |defunct= 1998 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Imprint: '''Modern Comics''' (1997–2000)|logo=Millennium icon.png}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[MiniKomix]]|country= |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}}}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Mirage Studios]]|country=US |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Mirage Studios Logo.jpg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Mirage Studios]]|country=US |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Mirage Studios Logo.jpg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[M. F. Enterprises]] |country=US|found= 1966 |defunct= 1967 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[M. F. Enterprises]] |country=US|found= 1966 |defunct= 1967 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Neko Press]]|country= |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Neko Press]]|country= |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Standard Comics]] |country=|found= 1939 |defunct= 1956 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Also known as '''Nedor''', '''Pines''', '''Better''', and '''Thrilling'''|logo=Standard Comics Logo 2.png}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Standard Comics]] |country=|found= 1939 |defunct= 1956 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Also known as '''Nedor''', '''Pines''', '''Better''', and '''Thrilling'''|logo=Standard Comics Logo 2.png}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[New Baby Productions]]|country= |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[New Comics Group]] |country=US|found= 1987 |defunct= 1990 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[New Comics Group]] |country=US|found= 1987 |defunct= 1990 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[New England Comics]]|country=US |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[New England Comics]]|country=US |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[New Sirius Productions]] |country=|found= 1986 |defunct= 1986 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Comics line called '''Prelude Graphics'''}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Nifty Comics]]|country=US |found=1985 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Niftycomicslogo.png}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Nifty Comics]]|country=US |found=1985 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Niftycomicslogo.png}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Noble Comics]] |country=|found= 1981 |defunct= 1983 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Northstar Publishing]] |country=|found= 1989 |defunct= 1993 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Imprint of '''Rebel Studios'''. Chicago-based publisher known for publishing ''[[Faust (comics)|Faust]]''}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Novelty Press]] |country=US|found= 1940 |defunct= 1949 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Novelty Press]] |country=US|found= 1940 |defunct= 1949 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[NOW Comics]] |country=US|found= 1985 |defunct= 2005 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[NOW Comics]] |country=US|found= 1985 |defunct= 2005 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Orbit Publications]] |country=US|found= 1945 |defunct= 1953 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Also known as '''Orbit Comics'''}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Orbit Publications]] |country=US|found= 1945 |defunct= 1953 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Also known as '''Orbit Comics'''}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Pacific Comics]] |country=|found= 1981 |defunct= 1984 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Also known as '''PC'''|logo=PacificComics logo.jpg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Pacific Comics]] |country=|found= 1981 |defunct= 1984 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Also known as '''PC'''|logo=PacificComics logo.jpg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Paper Crane Factory]]|country= |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Penny-Farthing Press]]|country=US |found=1998 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Pennyfarthingpresslogo.jpg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Penny-Farthing Press]]|country=US |found=1998 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Pennyfarthingpresslogo.jpg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Personality Comics]] |country=US|found= 1991 |defunct= 1993 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Profiles of professional athletes and entertainers. Imprint: '''Spoof Comics'''}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Personality Comics]] |country=US|found= 1991 |defunct= 1993 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Profiles of professional athletes and entertainers. Imprint: '''Spoof Comics'''}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Pika Édition]]|country= France|found= 1999|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Pika Édition]]|country= France|found= 1999|defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Standard Comics#Pines Comics|Pines Comics]] |country=US |found= 1956 |defunct= 1959 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Successor to [[Nedor Comics]]}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Standard Comics#Pines Comics|Pines Comics]] |country=US |found= 1956 |defunct= 1959 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Successor to [[Nedor Comics]]}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Power Comics Company]] |country=|found= 1977 |defunct= 1977 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Detroit-based publisher. Titles: ''Power Comics'' and ''Cobalt Blue''.}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Print Mint]] |country=US|found= 1968 |defunct= 1978 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Print Mint]] |country=US|found= 1968 |defunct= 1978 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Prism Comics]]|country=US |found=2003 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Prism Comics logo.jpg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Prism Comics]]|country=US |found=2003 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Prism Comics logo.jpg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Reasonably Priced Comics]] |country=US |found=2009 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Reasonably Priced Comics Logo.jpg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Reasonably Priced Comics]] |country=US |found=2009 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Reasonably Priced Comics Logo.jpg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Rebellion Developments|Rebellion]]|country=UK |found=1991 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=RebellionDevelopmets.png}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Rebellion Developments|Rebellion]]|country=UK |found=1991 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=RebellionDevelopmets.png}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Red 5 Comics]]|country=Canada |found=2007 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Red5ComicsLogo.jpg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Red Circle Comics]] |country=US|found= 1973 |defunct= 1985 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} [[Archie Comics]] imprint}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Red Circle Comics]] |country=US|found= 1973 |defunct= 1985 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} [[Archie Comics]] imprint}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Renegade Press]] |country=US|found= 1984 |defunct= 1988 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Renegade Press]] |country=US|found= 1984 |defunct= 1988 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Rip Off Press]]|country=US |found=1969 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Rip Off Press]]|country=US |found=1969 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Robot Comics]]|country=Spain |found=2009 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Robot comics logo.png}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Robot Comics]]|country=Spain |found=2009 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Robot comics logo.png}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Rural Home]] |country=|found= 1945 |defunct= 1945 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Owned by Enwil}} |
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{{ComPub|name= Sequential Pulp Comics |country= |found=2011 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} <ref>Dark Horse Announces Launch of Sequential Pulp Comics imprint line [http://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/.../sequential-pulp-comics-launch-september]</ref>}} |
{{ComPub|name= Sequential Pulp Comics |country= |found=2011 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} <ref>Dark Horse Announces Launch of Sequential Pulp Comics imprint line [http://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/.../sequential-pulp-comics-launch-september]</ref>}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Seven Seas Entertainment]]|country=US |found=2004 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Seven seas200.png}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Seven Seas Entertainment]]|country=US |found=2004 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Seven seas200.png}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[ShadowLine]]|country=US |found=1993 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[ShadowLine]]|country=US |found=1993 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Shanda Fantasy Arts]]|country= |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Shinshokan]]|country= Japan |found= 1961 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Shinshokan]]|country= Japan |found= 1961 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Shodensha]]|country= Japan |found= 1970 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Shodensha]]|country= Japan |found= 1970 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Shōnen Gahōsha]]|country= Japan |found= 1945 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Shōnen Gahōsha]]|country= Japan |found= 1945 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Shueisha]]|country= Japan |found= 1925 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Shueisha]]|country= Japan |found= 1925 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= Silverline|country= |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Silver Moon Comics]] |country=|found= ? |defunct= 1994 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}}}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Silverwolf Comics]] |country=US|found= 1986 |defunct= 1987 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Silverwolf Comics]] |country=US|found= 1986 |defunct= 1987 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Sirius Comics]] |country=|found= 1985 |defunct= 1986 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Sirius Entertainment]] |country=US|found= 1994 |defunct= 2005 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Sirius Entertainment]] |country=US|found= 1994 |defunct= 2005 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Skywald Publications]] |country=US|found= 1970 |defunct= 1975 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Skywald Publications]] |country=US|found= 1970 |defunct= 1975 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Strawberry Jam Comics]] |country=Canada|found= 1985 |defunct= 1992 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Strawberry Jam Comics]] |country=Canada|found= 1985 |defunct= 1992 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Street & Smith Comics]] |country=US|found= 1940 |defunct= 1949 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Street & Smith Comics]] |country=US|found= 1940 |defunct= 1949 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Studio 407]]|country= |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Studio Ironcat]] |country=US|found= 1997 |defunct= 2006 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Also known as '''I.C. Entertainment'''|logo=Ironcatlogo.jpg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Studio Ironcat]] |country=US|found= 1997 |defunct= 2006 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Also known as '''I.C. Entertainment'''|logo=Ironcatlogo.jpg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Superior Publishers Limited]] |country=Canada|found= 1945 |defunct= 1956 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Reprinted American comics}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Takeshobo]]|country= Japan|found=1972 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Takeshobo]]|country= Japan|found=1972 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Tekno Comix]] |country=US|found= 1995 |defunct= 1997 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Tekno Comix]] |country=US|found= 1995 |defunct= 1997 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Teshkeel Comics]]|country=Kuwait |found=2005 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Teshkeelcomicslogo.svg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Teshkeel Comics]]|country=Kuwait |found=2005 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Teshkeelcomicslogo.svg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Texas Comics]] |country=US|found= 1983 |defunct= 1983 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Texas Comics]] |country=US|found= 1983 |defunct= 1983 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Thoughts & Images]] |country=|found= 1983 |defunct= 1988 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Timeless Journey Comics]]|country= |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Timely Comics]] |country=US|found= 1939 |defunct= 1950 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Later became [[Atlas Comics (1950s)|Atlas]], then [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]]|logo=Timelysm.jpeg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Timely Comics]] |country=US|found= 1939 |defunct= 1950 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Later became [[Atlas Comics (1950s)|Atlas]], then [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]]|logo=Timelysm.jpeg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[THENEXTART]]|country=Germany |found=2004 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[THENEXTART]]|country=Germany |found=2004 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Tower Comics]] |country=US|found= 1965 |defunct= 1969 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Towerlog.jpeg}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Tower Comics]] |country=US|found= 1965 |defunct= 1969 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} |logo=Towerlog.jpeg}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Trident Comics]] |country=UK|found= 1989 |defunct= 1992 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Trident Comics]] |country=UK|found= 1989 |defunct= 1992 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Trojan Magazines]] |country=|found= 1950 |defunct= 1955 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Triumphant Comics]] |country=|found= 1993 |defunct= 1994 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[UDON]]|country= |found=2000 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}}left Devil's Due to form its own publishing company |logo=UDON logo.png}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[UDON]]|country= |found=2000 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}}left Devil's Due to form its own publishing company |logo=UDON logo.png}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Ultimate Marvel]]|country=US |found=2000 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Ultimate Marvel]]|country=US |found=2000 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Yaoi Press]]|country=US |found=2004 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Yaoi Press]]|country=US |found=2004 |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Youthful (publisher)|Youthful]] |country=US|found= 1949 |defunct= 1954 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Imprint: '''Youthful Magazines/Stamp Comics'''}} |
{{ComPub|name= [[Youthful (publisher)|Youthful]] |country=US|found= 1949 |defunct= 1954 |note={{cn|date=February 2012}} Imprint: '''Youthful Magazines/Stamp Comics'''}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Zenescope Entertainment]]|country= |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2011}}}} |
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{{ComPub|name= [[Zeta Comics]]|country= |found= |defunct=|note={{cn|date=February 2012}} }} |
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Revision as of 02:08, 10 February 2012
This is a list of comics publishing companies, active and defunct, from around the world.
Publishers
See also
References
- ^ Murphy, Chris. "About Comics at the Ten Year Mark," Publishers Weekly: PW Comics Week (November 18, 2008). Accessed Nov. 11, 2009.
- ^ a b Bell. Invaders, page 44
- ^ a b c d Bell. Invaders, page 48
- ^ ["Michel Vrana's bio on the faculty page at The Center for Cartoon Studies website". Retrieved 2008-06-30.
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value (help) - ^ a b "Black Eye Rolls with the Punches: Publisher Vrana Shifts Company Focus Following Turbulent Period," The Comics Journal no. 203 (Apr. 1998), p. 18-19.
- ^ http://www.comicbookresources.com/?id=23926&page=article
- ^ a b Bell, John (2002-06-24). "Beyond the Funnies: New Directions, 1989-2001". Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 2012-01-05.
- ^ a b c Bell. Invaders, page 47
- ^ a b Boyd, Kevin (2010-06-21). "Outstanding Publisher 2010: Montreal's La Pastèque". The Joe Shuster Awards. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
- ^ a b Bell, John (2002-06-24). "Beyond the Funnies: Canadian Golden Age of Comics, 1941-1946". Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 2011-12-18.
- ^ Dark Horse Announces Launch of Sequential Pulp Comics imprint line [1]
- ^ "Newswatch: Spotlight Declares Bankruptcy," The Comics Journal #126 (January 1989), p. 26.
- ^ a b Bell. Invaders, page 126
Works cited
- Bell, John. Invaders from the North. Dundurn Press, 2007. ISBN 978-1-550-02659-7