This list of comics publishing companies lists companies, specifically publishing companies who primarily publish comics. Comic art is an art medium used to present ideas or stories via images. The images are usually arranged in panels in a sequence that conveys the story. Sounds are expressed using speech balloons and onomatopoeia. European comics have existed since 1837, when Swiss artist Rodolphe Töpffer published Histoire de M. Vieux Bois. The oldest comic publishing company on this list is the now-defunct book publishing company, David McKay Publications that was founded in 1882 and published comics from 1935 to 1950. Most comic publishing companies were established in the United States of America where comics became popular in the mid-1900s.
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12 bis | France[1] | 2008[2] | ![]() |
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Bad Idea | USA[3] | ![]() |
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Blue Comics | Brazil[4] | 2006[5] | ![]() |
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12-Gauge Comics | US[6][7] | 2004 | ![]() |
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1First Comics | US[8][9] | 1982 | ![]() |
Relaunched in 2011; a.k.a. First Comics |
215 Ink | US[10] | 2007 | ![]() |
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451 Media Group | US[11] | 2015 | ![]() |
Subdivision of Michael Bay's 451 Interactive Publishing[12] |
Aardvark-Vanaheim | Canada[13] | 1977[13] | ![]() |
Most titles moved to Renegade Press in 1985[13] |
Abacus Comics | US[14] | 2006 | ![]() |
Bought Alias Comics in 2007[15] |
About Comics | US[16] | 1998 | ![]() |
[17] |
Abrams ComicArts | US | 2009 | ![]() |
An imprint of Abrams Books[18] |
AC Comics | US[19] | 1969 | ![]() |
Former Paragon Publications until 1982; former Americomics until 1984[20] |
Academy Comics | US | 1986 | 1996 | [citation needed] Founded as Pyramid Publishing in 1986; became New Century Comics in 1990; became Acid Rain Studios in 1991;[21] and finally became Academy Comics in 1994[22] |
Ace Comics | US | 1940 | 1956 | [citation needed] Imprints: A.A. Wyn (Inc.), Ace Books, Inc., Ace Magazines, Inc., Ace Periodicals, Inc., Ace Publications (Inc.), Current Books, Inc., Humor Publications, Inc., Junior Books, Inc., Periodical House, Inc., Unity Publishing Corp.[23] |
ACE Comics | US | 1986 | 1987 | [citation needed] Also known as Animated Comics Enterprises. Imprint: Wandering Star Press |
Ace Comics | US | 1995 | 1998 | [citation needed] Titles: Love Sucks; Love Sucks Color Special |
Acme Press | UK | 1986 | 2005 | Also known as ACME Press and Acme Comics |
Actes Sud/l'AN 2 | France | 2002[24] | ![]() |
[25] |
Acetylene Comics | US | 2001 | 2001 | [26] |
Acid Rain Studios | US | 1991 | 1994 | [27] Former New Century Comics, becomes and see: Academy Comics |
Action Lab Entertainment | US[28] | 2010[29] | ![]() |
Comics published under Action Lab Comics; Imprint: Action Lab Comics Signature Series |
Action Lab Comics Signature Series | US[30] | 2010 | ![]() |
Imprint of Action Lab Comics (Action Lab Entertainment) |
AdHouse Books | US[31] | 2002 | ![]() |
[32] |
Adult Comics | US | 1992[33] | 1992 | Adult-comics imprint of Personality Comics. Titles: Bad Girls; Female Fantasies[34] |
Adventure Publications | US | 1986 | 1993 | Acquired by Malibu Comics in 1989,[35] which was bought by Marvel in 1994.[36] Titles: Elf Warrior; Ninja Elite; Star Rangers[37] |
African Prince Productions | US | 1992[39] | 1992[38] | Imprint: ANIA Publishing. Titles: Captain Africa[40] |
After Hours Press | US[41] | 2000 | ![]() |
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Aftershock Comics | US[42] | 2015 | ![]() |
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Aida-Zee Comics | US | 1990 | 1997 | Titles included Aida-Zee,[43] Paro-Dee, Behold 3-D |
Aircel Comics | Canada[44] | 1985[44] | 1994[36] | Bought out by Malibu Comics in 1991, which was bought by Marvel in 1994[36] |
A is A | US[45] | 1995 | 1995 | Published 1 comic only, 2-Headed Giant |
AiT/Planet Lar | US[46] | 1999[47] | ![]() |
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Ajax-Farrell | US[48] | 1951 | 1958 | see: Farrell Comic Group[49] |
Akita Shoten | Japan[50] | 1948 | ![]() |
[51] Publishes mostly manga-titles |
Alias Enterprises | US | 2005 | 2007 | [52] Published comics as Alias Comics; imprint: Cross Culture. Alias Comics was sold to Abacus Comics[53] and Cross Culture was bought by LAMP PoST Publications in 2007 |
All-American Publications | US[54] | 1939[54] | 1946[55] | Bought out by National Periodicals (DC Comics) in 1946[55] |
All Star DC Comics | US | 2005[56] | 2008[56] | Defunct imprint of DC Comics. Titles: All-Star Superman; All Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder |
Alterna Comics | US[57] | 2006 | ![]() |
Publishes Comic Books and Graphic Novels in Print and Digital formats.[58] Titles: FUBAR; The CHAIR; Novo; IF anthology; Metaphase; The Last West; Lilith Dark;[59] |
Alternative Comics | US[60] | 1993[61] | ![]() |
Shut down in 2008, resumed publishing in 2012.[62] Titles: 9-11: Emergency Relief; The Cute Manifesto; Magic Whistle |
Amalgam Comics | US | 1996 | 1997 | Shared Imprint by DC Comics and Marvel Comics. Defunct in 1997, published reprints in 2003 and 2004[63] |
Amazing Comics | US | 1987 | 1987[64] | Some titles were distributed by Pied Piper Comics. Titles:[65] Barney the Invisible Turtle,[66] Ex-Mutants, Jack Frost |
American Comics Group | US[67] | 1943[67] | 1967 | [67] Began in 1943 as Creston Publishing |
America's Best Comics | US | 1999 | 2005 | Imprint of WildStorm, altogether sold to DC Comics |
Americomics | US | 1982 | 1984 | Former Paragon Publications from 1969 to 1982; becomes AC Comics in 1984[20] |
Anglo-American Publishing | Canada[68] | 1941[68] | 1951[69] | |
Angry Viking Press | US[70] | 2006 | ![]() |
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ANIA Publishing | US | 1993 | 1993 | Imprint formed by independent publishers ACME Comics, African Prince Productions, Africa Rising, Afro Centric Comic Books, Dark Zulu Lies Comics Inc., Inner City Products, Omega7 Comics, UP Comics. Published African American superhero comics[71][72] |
Ankama Editions | France[73] | 2001 | ![]() |
Comics publishing division of Ankama Games[citation needed] |
Antarctic Press | US[74] | 1984[74] | ![]() |
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Ape Entertainment | US[75] | 2003 | ![]() |
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Apex Novelties, Inc. | US[76] | 1968 | 1979 | [citation needed] Original publisher of R. Crumb's Zap Comix[77] |
Apple Comics | US[78] | 1986 | 1994 | Began as Imprint of WaRP Graphics. Also known as Apple Press. Imprint: Forbidden Fruit |
Approbation Comics | US[79] | 1992 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Arcana Studio | Canada[80] | 2004[81] | ![]() |
Titles: Clockwork Girl; Kade; Ezra[82] |
Arch Enemy Entertainment | US[83] | 2004 | ![]() |
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Archaia Studios Press | US | 2002 | ![]() |
[citation needed] Bought by Kunoichi Inc. in 2008.[84] Titles: Mouse Guard |
Archie Adventure Comics | US[85] | 1959[86] | 1962 | Archie Comics superhero imprint. Titles: Adventures of The Fly; Adventures of the Jaguar, Shadow |
Archie Comic Publications | US[87][88] | 1939[87] | ![]() |
Founded as MLJ Magazines, changed to Archie Comic Publications in 1951. Imprints (all currently defunct): Archie Adventure Comics; Belmont Books, Radio Comics (under Mighty Comics); Red Circle Comics; Spectrum Comics |
Ardden Entertainment | US[89] | 2007[90] | Founded 2007, first publishing 2008. Titles: Mythopolis; Comeback Kings; Casper and the Spectrals | |
Arktinen Banaani (Arctic Banana) | Finland[91] | 1995 | ![]() |
Titles: Fingerpori; Viivi ja Wagner; Nemi[citation needed] |
Arrow Comics | US[92] | 1985 | ![]() |
Arrow Comics shut down two times; In 1989, returning in 1993,[93] and in 2000, returning in 2008. Imprint: Arrow Manga. Titles: Tales From The Aniverse; Spank the Monkey; The Dead[94] |
Arrow Manga | US | ![]() |
Imprint of Arrow Comics. Titles: Butterfly Gunn; Miss Chevious; Semantic Lace[95] | |
Asahi Sonorama | Japan | 1959 | ![]() |
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ASCII Media Works | Japan | 2008 | ![]() |
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Asgardian Comics | Ukraine[96] | 2015 | ![]() |
Titles: Maxym Osa and Zvytyaga series |
Aspen MLT | US[97] | 2003[98] | ![]() |
Titles: Aspen; Soulfire; Lady Mechanika[99] |
L'Association | France | 1990 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Asuka | France | 2004 | [citation needed] | |
Atlas Comics | US | 1951 | 1957 | [citation needed] Evolved into Marvel Comics |
Atlas/Seaboard Comics | US | 1974[100] | 1975 | Relaunched in association with Ardden Entertainment in 2010.[101] Titles: Grim Ghost, Phoenix, Scorpion |
Atlas Unleashed | US[102] | 2008[103] | ![]() |
With Guild Works Publications, a successor to Guild Works Productions.[104] First publishing 2010. Titles:[105] The Adversary, Psychosis Today! (title taken over from Guild Works Productions), Schizophrenia |
Attic Books | 1994 | [citation needed] | ||
Atomeka Press | UK | 1988 2004 |
1997 2005 |
[citation needed] |
Atomic Book Company | 2005[106] | ![]() |
[citation needed] Titles: The Fart Party, Lulu Eightball | |
avant verlag | Germany[107][108] | 2001[109] | ![]() |
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Avatar Press | US[110] | 1996 | [citation needed] Dystopian comics | |
Avon Comics | US | 1945 | 1956 | [citation needed] |
AWA Studios | US | 2019 | ![]() |
Artists, Writers & Artisans[111] |
Awesome Comics | US | 1997 | 2000 | [citation needed] Also known as Awesome Entertainment and Awesome-Hyperwerks |
Axis Comics | US | 1994 | 1994 | [citation needed] |
Azteca Productions | US | 1993 | [citation needed] | |
Bad Habit | US | 1993 | 1998 | Jeff Nicholson self-publishing imprint from the 1990s |
Beckett Comics | US | 2002 | 2005 | Imprint of Beckett Publications; acquired by Apprise Media L.L.C. 2005.[112] As Beckett Entertainment Partners LLC publishes graphic novels through affiliation with Image |
Bedside Press | Canada[113] | 2014 | ![]() |
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Behemoth Comics | US[114] | 2020 | ![]() |
Acquired Amigo Comics in 2020 and is distributed by Simon & Schuster as well as Diamond Comic Distributors. |
Bel-Ami edizioni | Italy[115] | 2008 | ![]() |
Publications: "Storie brevi e senza pietà" & "Altre Storie brevi e senza pietà" by Marco Taddei and Simone Angelini, "6 gradi di separazione" by Matteo Farinella |
Bell Features | Canada[116] | 1939[116] | 1953 | a.k.a. Commercial Signs of Canada[116] |
Belmont Books | US | 1960 | 1971 | [citation needed] Paperback-book publishing imprint of Archie Comics, also published reprinted material from Radio Comics. Merged with Tower Books forming Belmont Tower in 1971. Ceased publishing 1980 |
Beta 3 Comics | US | 1999 | [citation needed] | |
Beyond Comics | US | 1997 | ![]() |
Publications: "Justice" , "Gekido Vs. Code Name: Justice" , "Gekido" , & "Ravedactyl" Also known as BeyondComics.TV |
Big Bang Comics | US | 1994 | [citation needed] Established in 1994 as imprint of Caliber Press; became independent publisher in 2006 | |
Big Umbrella | US | 2000 | 2003 | [citation needed] Independent publishing cooperative |
Bitterkomix Pulp | South Africa[117] | [citation needed] | ||
Black Eye Productions | Canada[118] | 1992[119] | 1998[119] | |
Black Flag | Canada | 2010 | ![]() |
Publications: Universe in Motion: Works by Sv Bell;Silverblood;Realms of Fear;Nocturne |
Blackball Comics | UK[120] | 1993[120] | 1994 | Founded by former Editor-In-Chief of Tundra UK when that company folded[120] |
Black Hearted Press | UK | 2010 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Blackthorne Publishing | US | 1985 | 1989 | [citation needed] |
Blank Slate Books | UK[121] | [citation needed] | ||
Blue Juice Comics | US[122] | 2012 | ![]() |
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Boneyard Press | US[123] | 1991[124] | ![]() |
Currently publishing online comics (Vein Water).[125] |
Bongo Comics | US | 1993 | 2018 | [citation needed] |
Boom! Studios | US | 2005 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Boundless Comics | US[126] | 2010[127] | ![]() |
Imprint of Avatar Press, created solely for publication of Lady Death, bought from CrossGen Entertainment (who themself bought the rights to Lady Death from defunct Chaos! Comics) |
Brain Scan Studios | US | 1999 | [citation needed] | |
BroadSword Comics | US | 1999 | [citation needed] | |
Broadway Comics | US | 1995 | 1996 | [citation needed] |
Bubble Comics | Russia | 2011 | ![]() |
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Bugs Comics | IT | 2015 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Burlyman Entertainment | US | 2003 | ![]() |
Founded by The Wachowskis. |
Byron Preiss Visual Publications | US | 1974 | 2006 | [citation needed] |
Bluewater Productions | US | 2007 | [citation needed] | |
Caliber Comics | US | 1989 | 2000 | [citation needed] |
Calvary Comics | US | 2006 | [citation needed] | |
Capital Comics | US | 1981 | 1984 | [citation needed] Went bankrupt, all titles acquired by First Comics |
Cardal Publishing | UK | 1951[128] | ||
Carlsen Comics | Germany[129] | 1967 | ![]() |
Comic publishing imprint of Carlsen Verlag, established in 1953,[130] started publishing comics in 1967; imprints: Edition ComicArt, B&L (bought 2002, since 2006 part of Carlsen Cartoon und Humor), Chicken House Deutschland' (joint-venture with The Chicken House[131] |
Cartoon Books | US | 1991 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Casterman | Belgium[132] | 1934 | ![]() |
[citation needed] Established in 1780, began publishing comics in 1934 |
Celebrity Comics | US | 1992 | 1993 | Imprint of Personality Comics[133] |
Centaur Publications | US | 1938 | 1942 | [citation needed] |
CFW Enterprises | US | 1988[134] | 1989 | |
Champion City Comics | US | 2009[135] | ![]() |
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Chaos! Comics | US | 1992 | 2002[136] | First publishing in 1993.[137] All characters except Lady Death were first bought by comic retailer Tales of Wonder, then sold to Devil's Due Publishing, and after the demise of Devil's Due Publishing finally went to Dynamite Entertainment. Rights to Lady Death were first sold to CrossGen Entertainment, and went, after Crossgen's demise, to Chaos! Comics founder Brian Pulido and Avatar Press under its own imprint Boundless Comics[138] |
Charlton Comics | US | 1946 | 1986 | [citation needed] |
Checker Book Publishing Group | US | 2000 | [citation needed] | |
Checkmate Comics | US | 2019 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Cinebook | UK | ? | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Clap Comix | Japan[139] | 2008 | ![]() |
Titles: One Piece dj[citation needed] |
Class Comics | Canada[140] | 1995[141] | Publishes erotic gay comics. | |
Classical Comics | UK | 2007 | [citation needed] | |
Claypool Comics | US | 1993 | 2006 | [citation needed] |
Cliffhanger | US | 1998 | 2004 | [citation needed] Absorbed first into Homage, itself then absorbed Wildstorm Signature Series |
CMX | US | 2004 | 2010 | [citation needed] |
Coamix | Japan | 2000 | [citation needed] | |
Coconino Press | Italy | 2000 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Colonia Press | US | 1999 | 2005 | Published Colonia comics and other Jeff Nicholson trade paperbacks |
Columbia Comics | US | 1940 | 1949 | [citation needed] |
Comely Comix | Canada | 1975 | 2005 | [citation needed] Known for Captain Canuck |
Comic Chronicles | US | 1993 | Imprint of Personality Comics[142] | |
Comania | US | 2012 | ![]() |
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Comic Media | US | 1952 | 1954 | [citation needed] |
Comico Comics | US | 1982 | 1997 | [citation needed] |
comicplus+ | Germany[143] | 1985 | ![]() |
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Comics' Greatest World | US[144][145] | 1993 | 2000 | Dark Horse Comics superhero imprint. Changed name to Dark Horse Heroes in 1995 |
Comics Interview Group | US | 1985 | 1989 | [citation needed] Imprint of Fictioneer Books |
ComicsOne | US[146] | 1999 | 2005[147] | Some titles were taken over by DrMaster[148] |
Comic Zone Productions | US | 1991 | 1994 | [citation needed] |
Com.x | UK | 2000 | [citation needed] | |
Conrad | Brazil[149] | 1993 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Continuity Comics | US | 1984 | 1994 | [citation needed] Also known as Continuity Publishing; still exists as Neal Adams Studios, no longer publishing comics |
Continüm Comics | US | 1989 | 1994 | [citation needed] |
Core Magazine | Japan | 1985 | ![]() |
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Crestwood Publications | US | 1943 | 1963 | [citation needed] Later known as Prize Comics |
Cross Culture | US[150] | ![]() |
Former imprint of Alias Comics, bought by LAMP PoST Publications in 2007 | |
Cross Publications | US[151] | 1949 | 1953 | |
CrossGen Entertainment | US | 1998 | 2004[152] | Former imprint: Code 6. Bought by Walt Disney in 2004.[153] Became an Imprint of Marvel Comics in 2010, first publishing under Marvel Comics in 2011[154] |
Crusade Comics | US | 1994 | 2002 | [citation needed] |
Crystal Publications | 1986 | 1988 | [citation needed] Title: Eagle | |
Cult Comics[155] | Japan | ![]() |
Various imprints of Kasakura Publishing: Cult Comics, Cult Comics Sweet Selection, Cult Comics BINETSU Collection, Cult Comics Honey Selection, Cult Comics X-Kids Selection.[156] | |
Curtis Magazines | US | 1971 | 1980 | [citation needed] Marvel Comics imprint. Published black-and-white comics magazines |
Curtis Publishing Company | US | 1891 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Cutting Edge Productions | US | 1992 | 1992[157] | Imprint of Personality Comics |
Daak Comics | Germany | 1994 | ![]() |
imprint of Daak Verlaag [sic!]; still existing, but not publishing since 2000 |
Dabel Brothers Productions | US | 2001[159] | 2009[158] | [citation needed] |
Dagger Enterprises | 1993 | 1994 | [citation needed] | |
DAPshow Press | 2009 | [citation needed] [160] | ||
Dare Comics | UK | 2007 | [citation needed] | |
Dargaud | France | 1943 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Dargaud USA | US | 1981 | 1982 | [citation needed] U.S. branch of European publisher Dargaud, published translated editions of European comics |
Dark Horse Comics | US[161] | 1986 | ![]() |
Active imprints: Dark Horse Manga, M Press ("diverse literary fiction and non-fiction prose for authors with a unique voice").,[162] Sequential Pulp Comics. Discontinued imprints: Comics' Greatest World later renamed Dark Horse Heroes (DH's shared superheroes universe), Legend (creator-owned projects, originally by Miller and Byrne),[163] and Maverick (creator-owned projects, follow-up to Legend)[164] |
Dark Horse Manga | US | 1992 | ![]() |
Dark Horse Comics manga-imprint |
Darkside Comics | US | 2018 | ![]() |
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David McKay Publications (also: David McKay Company) | US[165] | 1882 | 1986 | Published comics from 1931[166] to 1950;[165] bought out by Random House in 1986 |
DC Comics | US | 1934 | ![]() |
[citation needed] Founded as National Allied Publications. |
D. C. Thomson & Co. Ltd | UK | 1905 | ![]() |
[citation needed] Publishers of The Beano and The Dandy |
Deadstar Publishing | UK | 2010[167] | ![]() |
Best known for their Dolphin Squad[168] graphic novels and the Eagle nominated[169] Dexter's Half Dozen. Also publishes books, comics and graphic novels in predominantly sci-fi and fantasy genres. |
The Dead Timez Magazine | US | 2010 | ![]() |
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Deep Sea Comics | 1996 | 1998 | [citation needed] Canadian publisher mostly known for Reid Fleming, World's Toughest Milkman | |
Defiant Comics | US | 1992[170] | 1995 | [citation needed] Imprint of Enlightened Entertainment Partners, LP |
Deimos Comics | Greece | 2011 | [citation needed] | |
Delcourt | France | 1986 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Dell Comics | US | 1929 | 1973 | [citation needed] |
Deluxe Comics | US | 1984 | 1986 | [citation needed] |
Desperado Publishing | US | 2004 | [citation needed] | |
Devil's Due Publishing | US | 1999 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Devil's Due Digital | US | 2010 | ![]() |
Digital imprint of Devil's Due Publishing[citation needed] |
DieGo Comics Publishing | UK[171] | 2012[172] | ![]() |
London-based and family run[citation needed] |
Disney Comics | US | 1990 | 1993 | [citation needed] |
Dragon Lady Press | Canada | 1985 | 1988 | [citation needed] |
Drawn & Quarterly | Canada[173] | 1990[173] | ![]() |
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Dreamwave Productions | Canada[174] | 1996[174] | 2005[174] | |
DrMaster | US[175] | 2004[177] | 2008[176] | Published some titles from ComicsOne when they went out of business[178] |
Dupuis | Belgium | 1922 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
DWAP Productions | 2006 | [citation needed] | ||
Dynamite Entertainment | US | 2005 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Eastern Color Printing | US | 1933 | 1955 | [citation needed] Continued as a printer until 2002 |
EATComics | Romania[179] | 2014 | ![]() |
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EC Comics | US | 1944 | 1956 | [citation needed] Continued to publish Mad magazine |
Echelon Graphic Novels | US | 2013 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Eclipse Comics | US | 1978 | 1993 | [citation needed] Imprint: Independent Comics Group |
Edicions de Ponent | Spain[180] | [citation needed] | ||
Edition 52 | Germany[181] | 1997 | ![]() |
Imprints: Lovecrafts,[182] Edition Venus[183] |
Eerie Publications | US | 1966 | 1981 | [citation needed] Myron Fass black-and-white horror comics magazine imprint |
E.F.edizioni | Italy[184] | 2003 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
eigoMANGA | US | 2000 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Elliot Publishing | US[185] | 1940 | 1945 | Published comics from 1944 - 1945; imprint: Gilberton (until 1942) |
Elvifrance | France | 1970 | 1992 | [citation needed] |
Emet Comics | USA | 2015 | ![]() |
Los Angeles-based publishing line focused on empowering female creators and storytellers in comics. Bought Rosy Press in 2016.[186] |
Epic Comics (also: Epic Comics Group) | US | 1982 1995 2003 |
1994 1996 2011 |
[187][188][189] Imprint of Marvel Comics, defunct |
Eros Comix Italia | Italy[190] | 2011 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Eternity Comics | US | 1986 | 1994 | [citation needed] |
Eureka! Comic Labs | US | 2011 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Event Comics | US[191] | 1994 | 1999[192] | Became Marvel Knights and was closed in 1998, last publishing in 1999[193] |
Evil Ink Comics | US | 2004 | [citation needed] | |
Evil Twin Comics | US | 2004 | [citation needed] | |
Extrem Erfolgreich Enterprises | Germany[194][195] | 1996 | 2006 | |
Extreme Studios | US | 1997 | 2000 | [citation needed] |
FAB Comics | Pak | 2014 | ![]() |
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Fan-Atic Press | US | 1984 | [citation needed] | |
Fangoria Comics | US | 2007 | 2007 | [citation needed] Fangoria Entertainment imprint |
FantaCo Enterprises | US | 1980 | 1998 | [citation needed] |
Fantagor Press | US | 1986 | 1994 | [citation needed] Imprint of cartoonist Richard Corben |
Fantagraphics | US[196] | 1976 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Fantasy Flight Publications | 1995 | 1996 | [citation needed] Published translated European comics; still in business as games publisher Fantasy Flight Games | |
Farrell Comic Group | US | 1951 | 1958 | [citation needed] Imprints: America's Best, Ajax Publications, Ajax-Farrell,[197] Decker Publications, Red Top Comics, Steinway Comics and World Famous; successor to Farrell Publications |
Farrell Publications | US | 1940 | 1948 | [citation needed] Imprints: American Feature Syndicate, Four Star Publications and Kiddie Kapers Company. Was followed by Farrell Comic Group |
Fawcett Comics | US | 1939 1969 |
1953 1980 |
[citation needed] |
Fiction House | US | 1938 | 1954 | [citation needed] |
Fierce Comics | US | 2005 | ![]() |
A Division of Fierce Media LLC |
Finix Comics | Germany[198] | 2007 | ![]() |
Registered club open to any comic-fan[199] with the goal to continue prematurly cancelled comic-series. First publishing in 2008. Imprint: Edition Solitaire |
Fireman's Press | US | 1992 | 1999 | Milwaukee Wisconsin, SCUD: The Disposable Assassin |
First Comics | US | 1982[200] | ![]() |
Relaunched in 2011; a/k/a and see 1First Comics[201] |
Front Froid | Canada[202] | 2006 | ![]() |
[203] |
Forbidden Fruit | US | 1994 | Erotic comics imprint of Apple Comics | |
Fox Atomic Comics | US | 2006 | 2009[204] | Comics publishing imprint of Fox Atomic, itself an imprint of 20th Century Fox |
Fox Feature Syndicate | US | 1939 | 1951 | [citation needed] |
Frémok | France Belgium |
2002 | [citation needed] | |
Friendly Comics | US | 1991 | 1992[205] | Imprint of Personality Comics |
Full Bleed Studios | Canada | 1992 | [citation needed] | |
Futabasha | Japan | 1948 | ![]() |
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Future Comics | US | 2002 | 2004 | [citation needed] |
Futuropolis | France[206] | 1970s | 1990s | [citation needed] |
Futuropolis | France[206] | 2005 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
G.E.E. Comics | US Canada |
2013 | ![]() |
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Gentosha | Japan | 1993 | ![]() |
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Gestalt Publishing | Australia[207] | 2005 | [citation needed] | |
Gladstone Comics | US | 1986 | 1999[208] | |
Glénat | France | 1972 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Glücklicher Montag | Germany[209] | 2004 | ![]() |
continues some titles from Extrem Erfolgreich Enterprises |
Gold Key Comics | US | 1962 | 1984 | [citation needed] Also known as Whitman Comics |
Great Comics Publications | 1941 | 1942 | [citation needed] | |
GC Comics | US | 2013 | ![]() |
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Greater Mercury Comics | US | 1989 | 1991 | [citation needed] Successor to Silverwolf Comics |
Guild Works Productions | US[210] | 2008[104] | Folded in 2008, was succeeded by Atlas Unleashed and Guild Works Publications. Last Publication Jan 2009. Titles: Hell's Blood (continued at Guild Works Publications), Psychosis! (continued as Psychosis Today! at Atlas Unleashed) | |
Guild Works Publications | US[211] | 2008 | ![]() |
With Atlas Unleashed, successor to Guild Works Productions. Titles:[212] Hell's Blood (continued from Guild Works Productions), Krome, Torn |
Hakusensha | Japan | 1973 | ![]() |
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Hall of Heroes | US | 1993 | 1999 | [citation needed] |
Harrier Comics | UK | 1984 | 1989 | [citation needed] |
Harris Comics | US | 1985 | 2008 | [citation needed] Published Vampirella |
Harvey Comics | US | 1941 | 1986 | [citation needed] |
Heaven Sent Gaming | US | 2006 | ![]() |
Publisher and creator of multiple original series spanning across multiple forms of media. Including comics.[213][214] |
Heeby Jeeby Comix | US[215] | 2009[216] | ![]() |
Titles: Heeby Jeeby Comix; Brain,[217] various one-shots |
Hellbound Media | UK | 2011 | ![]() |
Publisher and creators of Mandy the Monster Hunter[218] and other horror titles. |
Hell Comics | US | 1971 | 1972 | [citation needed] Published Air Pirates Funnies |
Hero Nation | US | 2010 | ![]() |
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Hexagon Comics | France | 1950 | ![]() |
Successor to Editions Lug, which was succeeded by Semic S.A. which folded in 2003. Titles: Strangers, Hexagon Classics |
Highwater Books | US | 1997 | 2004[219] | [citation needed] |
Hillborough Studios | Canada[220] | 1941[220] | 1942[116] | Most of the staff moved to Bell Features[220] |
Hillman Periodicals | US | 1948 | 1953 | [citation needed] |
Hirntot Comix | Germany[221] | 1998 | ![]() |
Comic publishing imprint of Tenrek Studio |
Holyoke Publishing | US | 1940 | 1946 | [citation needed] Imprints: Bilbara Publishing, Continental Publishing, Narrative Publishers |
Homage | US | 1995 | 2004 | [citation needed] WildStorm Productions imprint, acquired by DC Comics in 1998, absorbed into Wildstorm Signature Series in 2004 |
Houbunsha | Japan | 1950 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Hound Comics | US | 2010 | ![]() |
[citation needed] Also known as Hound Comics, Inc. and Hound Entertainment Group. Imprints: Coexist Publishing. |
Humanoids Publishing | US | 1999 | [citation needed] | |
Human Comics Independent Publishing | US | 2012 | [citation needed] | |
Humor Comics | US | 1992 | 1993 | Imprint of Personality Comics[222] |
Humor Publications/ Current Books |
US | 1944 | 1948 | [citation needed] Ace Magazines imprint. |
Huuda Huuda | Finland[223] | [citation needed] | ||
Ichijinsha | Japan | 1992 | ![]() |
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Icon | US | 2004 | [citation needed] | |
Idaho Comics Group | US | 2014 | ![]() |
Publishes Tarzan and the Comics of Idaho and Idaho Comics |
Ideenschmiede Paul & Paul (IPP) | Germany[224] | ![]() |
Signatory agency also publishing comics; imprint: Freestyle[225] | |
IDW Publishing | US | 1999 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
I. W. Publications | US | 1958 | 1964 | [citation needed] Also known as Super Comics |
iBooks | US | 2003 | 2005 | [citation needed] Published by Byron Preiss |
Image Comics | US[226] | 1992[170] | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Imperial Comics | 1986 1994 |
1987 1994 |
[citation needed] Probably two unrelated companies. The 1986 releases are published from Boulder, Co; the 1994 releases from Holland, PA. | |
Imperium Comics | US | [citation needed] | ||
Innovation Comics | US | 1988 | 1993[170] | [citation needed] |
Insomnia Publications | UK | 2006 | 2010 | [citation needed] |
Imagine Worlds Comics | US[227] | 2007 | ![]() |
Former Paragon
Publications until 2010; former Americomics until 2013[228] |
Jademan Comics | China[229] | 1971[230] | ![]() |
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JBC | Japan Brazil |
1992 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
JC Comics | US | 1981 | ![]() |
[citation needed] Also known as JC Productions; still in existence, just not publishing since 1984 |
Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha | Japan | 1897 | ![]() |
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Johnny DC | US | 2004 | ![]() |
[citation needed] All-ages imprint of DC Comics |
Kadokawa Shoten | Japan | 1945 | ![]() |
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Kami | France | 2010 | [231] | |
Kana | France | 1996 | [citation needed] | |
Kandora Publishing | 2005 | 2005 | [citation needed] | |
Kasakura Shuppansha (Kasakura Publishing) | Japan[232] | ![]() |
Imprints at: Cult Comics. Titles: Amazing Comics; Love Collection (Love♥Kore)[233] | |
Katzenjammer Comics | Germany[234] | 2007 | ![]() |
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Kazé | France | 1994 | Parent company is Viz Media Europe | |
King Comics | US | 1966 | 1967 | [citation needed] Connected with King Features Syndicate; most titles were picked up from Gold Key Comics and later acquired by Charlton Comics |
Ki-oon | France | 2003 | [citation needed] | |
Kitchen Sink Press | US | 1970 | 1999[170][235] | Bought by Ocean Capital Corp. on May 24, 1994[170][citation needed] |
Klutz Enterprises | US | 1981 | 1985 | Published early underground and fanzine versions of Ultra Klutz |
Kobunsha | Japan | 1945 | ![]() |
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Kodansha | Japan[236] | 1909 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Koyama Press | Canada[237] | 2007[237] | ||
Kymera Press | US | 2015[238] | ||
Laizen Comics | US | 2009 | ![]() |
[239][240][241] |
LAMP PoST Publications | US[242] | 2004[243] | ![]() |
Bought imprint Cross Culture from Alias Comics in 2007[244] |
La Pastèque | Canada[245] | 1998[245] | ![]() |
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Laska Comix | Germany[246] | 1997 | ![]() |
[citation needed] Comics publishing imprint of Laska Grafix |
Last Gasp Comix & Stories |
US | 1970 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Legend | US[163][247] | 1994[170] | 1998 | Defunct Dark Horse Comics imprint for creator-owned materials; followed by Maverick |
Legioncomix | Mexico[248] | 2014[249] | ![]() |
Titles: Horror City; Lluvia de Sangre[250] |
Le Lombard | Belgium | 1946 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Les 400 coups | Canada | 1994 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Les Humanoïdes Associés | France | 1974 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Lev Gleason Publications | US | 1939 | 1955 | [citation needed] Also known as Comic House Publications |
Lightning Comics | US | 1967 | 1967 | [citation needed] |
Lightning Comics | US | 1993 | 1997 | [citation needed] |
Liquid Comics | India[251] | 2008[252] | ![]() |
Former Virgin Comics |
L. Miller & Son, Ltd. | UK | 1943 | 1966 | [citation needed] |
Lodestone Comics | 1985 | 1986 | [citation needed] | |
Lonely Robot Comics | 2010 | [citation needed] | ||
Los Angeles Comic Book Company | US | 1971 | 1974 | [citation needed] |
Ludovico Technique LLC | US[253] | [citation needed] | ||
Lucha Comics | Canada[254] | 2013 | ![]() |
Founded in 2013, based in London, Ontario, Canada |
LunchboxCollector.com, Inc | US | 2003 | 2018 | [citation needed] |
Mad Dog Graphics | 1987 | 1988 | [citation needed] | |
Magazine Enterprises | US | 1943 | 1958 | [citation needed] |
Mag Garden | Japan | 2001 | ![]() |
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Mainline Publications | US | 1953 | 1956 | [citation needed] |
Majestic Entertainment | US | 1993 | 1994[255] | Published: Legacy, Majestic and S.T.A.T. |
Malibu Comics | US | 1986 | 1994 | [citation needed] Bought by Marvel Comics,[170] currently dormant. Imprints: Adventure Comics, Aircel Comics, Bravura, Eternity Comics, Genesis, Protectors Universe (Genesis imprint), Ultraverse (moved to Marvel) |
Mam Tor Publishing | UK | 2004 | [citation needed] | |
Manuscript Press | US | [citation needed] | ||
Maple Leaf Publishing | Canada[256] | 1941[256] | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Markosia | UK | 2005 | [citation needed] | |
Marvel Comics | US | 1939 | ![]() |
Founded as Timely Comics, later Atlas Comics |
Marvel Adventures | US | 2005[258] | 2012[257] | former Marvel Age;[259] all-ages imprint of Marvel Comics ("Marvel Kids")[260] |
Marvel Age | US | 2003 | 2005 | All-ages imprint of Marvel Comics ("Marvel Kids"), picked up titles from Tsunami; became Marvel Adventures[261] |
Matrix Graphic Series | Canada | 1984 | 1987 | [citation needed] Titles: Northguard; Mackenzie Queen; The Jam Special; Cybercom: Heart of the Blue Mesa; Dragon's Star |
Maverick | US[164] | 1999 | 2002 | Dark Horse Comics imprint for creator-owned materials, follow-up to Legend |
Max Comics (MAX) | US | 2001[262] | ![]() |
[263] Mature-reader imprint of Marvel Comics[264] |
Media Factory | Japan | 1986 | ![]() |
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Michael Hunt Publishing | 1993 | 2000 | [citation needed] | |
Mighty Comics | US | 1965 | 1967 | [citation needed] Archie Comics named Mighty Comics Group for housing the Super-hero imprint Radio Comics. See: Radio Comics |
Milestone Media | US | 1993 | 1997[170] | [citation needed] Merged with main DC line. |
Mille-Îles | Canada[265] | 1989[265] | ![]() |
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Millennium Publications | US | 1990 | 1998 | [citation needed] Imprint: Modern Comics (1997–2000) |
Milk Shadow Books | Australia | 2008[266] | ![]() |
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MiniKomix | [citation needed] | |||
Mirage Studios | US | 1983 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Mirror Comics | Canada | 2010 | 2015 | Titles: Ghost King: A Book of Changes; The Bird Caller; Treadwell [A Deeply Personal Journey into a Dream];Mission Arizona |
Mirror Comics Studios | Canada | 2015 | ![]() |
Titles: SIGNAL Saga #0 [PanGaea and the Key of Mirrari]; X-Ray of a Saga; Like Never Before & Like Never Again |
M. F. Enterprises | US | 1966 | 1967 | [citation needed] |
MLJ Magazines | US | 1939 | 1951 | Became Archie Comic Publications in 1951 |
Mojo Press | US | 1994 | 1999 | [citation needed] Titles: Weird Business; Red Range; Atomic Chili |
Moonstone Books | US | 1995 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
MOSAIK Steinchen für Steinchen Verlag | Germany | 1991 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
M Press | US[162] | 2004[267] | ![]() |
Dark Horse Comics imprint for "diverse literary fiction and non-fiction prose for authors with a unique voice" |
MU Press | US | 1990 | 2006 | [citation needed] Imprint: AEON Publishing |
MyInkComics.com | Canada[268] | 2012 | ![]() |
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Naturist Comics | US Others |
2013 | ![]() |
Naturist Comics was Utopian Fiction |
NBM Publishing | US | 1976 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Neko Press | US[269] | Also publishes comics from Butcher Brand[270]/Straitjacket Studios[citation needed] | ||
Standard Comics | US | 1939 | 1956 | [citation needed] Also known as Nedor, Pines, Better, and Thrilling |
New Baby Productions | ![]() |
[citation needed] | ||
New Century Comics | US | 1990 | 1991 | Former Pyramid Publishing, becomes Acid Rain Studios. See: Academy Comics |
New Comics Group | US | 1987 | 1990 | [citation needed] |
New England Comics | US | [citation needed] | ||
New Sirius Productions | 1986 | 1986 | [citation needed] Comics line called Prelude Graphics | |
Nifty Comics | US | 1985 | [citation needed] | |
Nihon Bungeisha | Japan | 1959 | ![]() |
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No Comprendo Press | Norway[271] | [citation needed] | ||
Noble Comics | 1981 | 1983 | [citation needed] | |
Northstar Publishing | US[272] | 1988[272] | 1995[272] | Founded by Dan Madsen, purchased by Andrew Rev c. 1992;[272] a.k.a. Northstar Productions and Northstar Press.[273] |
Novelty Press | US | 1940 | 1949 | [citation needed] |
NOW Comics | US[274] | 1985 | 2005 | [citation needed] |
NPC Comics | US[275] | 2000[275] | ![]() |
Also known as National Press Comics.[citation needed] |
Omega Dream Distillery Publications - Oddpubs | US[274][failed verification] | 2010 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Off Shoot Comics | US | 2011 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Ohzora Publishing | Japan | 1990 | ![]() |
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Ominous Press | US | 1994 | 1994[276] | Bart Sears's short lived self-publishing line |
Oni Press | US[277] | 1997[278] | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Onward Comics | US | 1986 | 1992 | Ultra Klutz comics from the black & white boom era. |
Oog & Blik | Netherlands | 1985 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Oogachtend | Belgium[279] | [citation needed] | ||
Orbit Publications | US | 1945 | 1953 | [citation needed] Also known as Orbit Comics |
Outpouring Comics | US | 2012 | ![]() |
Publishes creator owned titles as well as their own properties |
Pacific Comics | US[280] | 1981[280] | 1984[281] | |
Paradox Press | US | 1993 | 2001 | [citation needed] Formerly Piranha Press |
Paragon Publications | US | 1969 | 1982 | Founded 1969 (first release in 1970); becomes Americomics in 1982[228] |
Perro Muerto Producciones | Peru[282] | 2008 | ![]() |
Lima based small press company. Titles: Angel Dreams, Capitán Nandito, Conejito Macho, Daigami, El Anillo de Sor, Extraño, GodDamned, Khan el Monje Guerrero, Miau!, Onirica, Paradoja, Thanatos[citation needed] |
Penny-Farthing Press | US | 1998 | [citation needed] | |
Personality Comics | US | 1991 | 1993[283] | Imprints: Adult Comics, Celebrity Comics, Comic Chronicles, Cutting Edge Productions, Friendly Comics, Humor Comics, Real Life Comics, Spoof Comics, Sports Comics[284] |
Phi3 COMICS | US[285] | 2003 | ![]() |
[citation needed] Imprint: SPIRALMIND |
Pied Piper Comics | US | 1986 | 1988 | [citation needed] De facto successor to Wonder Comics |
Pika Édition | France | 1999 | [citation needed] | |
Pines Comics | US | 1956 | 1959 | [citation needed] Successor to Nedor Comics |
Piranha Press | US | 1989 | 1994 | [citation needed] A DC Comics imprint. Later became Paradox Press |
Piredda Verlag | Germany[286] | 2008[287] | ![]() |
Publishes german-translated editions of Franco-Belgian comics |
Planet Random Creative | US[288] | 2011 | ![]() |
Imprints: Planet Random Comics and Legendary Universe |
Plasma Heroes | US | 2007 | ![]() |
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Plem Plem Productions! | Germany[289] | 1999 | ![]() |
Imprints: Whoa! Comics and Whoa! Horror |
Pocket Watch Books | US | 2014 | ![]() |
Pocket Watch Books[290] creates photo-illustrated graphic novels with strong female characters and storylines. Alice in Wonderland and Bounty! |
Portal Comics | US | 2007 | ![]() |
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Power Comics Company | 1977 | 1977 | [citation needed] Detroit-based publisher. Titles: Power Comics; Cobalt Blue | |
Pow Pow Press | Canada[291] | 2010 | ![]() |
Éditions Pow Pow is a Montreal-based bilingual comics publisher.[292] |
Print Mint | US | 1968 | 1978 | [citation needed] |
Print Media | Bosnia[293] | 2010 | ![]() |
[citation needed]Publisher of Plavi in Bosnia and Strip Magazine in Bosnia, Croatia and the UK, and various graphic novels[293] |
Prism Comics | US | 2003 | [citation needed] | |
Pyramid Publishing | US | 1986 | 1990 | Becomes New Century Comics. See: Academy Comics |
Quality Comics | US[294] | 1939[294] | 1956[294] | [citation needed] |
Radical Comics | US[295] | 2007 | ||
Radio Comics | US | 1965 | 1967 | [citation needed]Superhero imprint of Archie Comics (labelled as imprint of Mighty Comics Group). See: Mighty Comics |
Radio Comix | US | 1996 | [citation needed] | |
Raj Comics | India | 1985 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Real Life Comics | US | 1993 | Imprint of Personality Comics[296] | |
Raytoons Comics | US[297] | 2012 | ![]() |
Publishes Comic Books and Graphic Novels in Print and Digital formats.[298] Titles: QUACKUP; MICED; Along the Tumbleweed Trail; 2 Many Parakeets; Under the Bed; Spaced Flight; Spencer Records;[299] |
Reasonably Priced Comics | US[300] | 2009 | ![]() |
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Rebellion Developments | UK | 1991 | ![]() |
[citation needed] Started publishing comics in 2000 when they purchased 2000 AD. Now also owns the former back catalogue of Fleetway. |
Rebel Studios | US[301] | 1987[301] | Though Rebel Studios' first publication was in 1987, the second wasn't until David Quinn and Tim Vigil began self-publishing their series Faust: Love of the Damned in 1991.[301] | |
Red 5 Comics | Canada | 2007 | [citation needed] | |
Red Circle Comics | US | 1973 | 1985 | [citation needed] Archie Comics superhero-imprint |
Red Giant Entertainment | US | 2005 | ![]() |
Publishes comics and graphic novels. Some titles include: Banzai Girl, Duel Identity, Exposure, Jade Warriors, Journey To Magika, Last Blood, Medusa's Daughter, Monster Isle by Larry Hama, Pandora's Blogs, Sore Thumbs, Tesla, Wayward Sons, Wayward Sons: Legends |
Renegade Press | US[13] | 1985[13] | 1989[13] | Started with Aardvark-Vanaheim titles, except for Cerebus[13] |
Reprodukt | Germany[302] | 1991 | ![]() |
Imprint: Kiki Post |
Retrofit Comics | US | 2011 | ![]() |
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Retrogame Comics | US | 2016 | ![]() |
A Retro style was Prequels years working Retrogaming |
Revil Comics | US | 2015 | Created and Founded by Caesar Crawford, publishes Murdock Undead Detective, The Grey Judge, Starlight and the Ape, Cursanova, and many others | |
Re-Visionary Press | 1994 | 2000 | [citation needed] Imprint: Carnal Comics (acquired from Revolutionary Comics) | |
Revolutionary Comics | US | 1989 | 1994 | [citation needed] Imprint: Carnal Comics (later acquired by Re-Visionary Press and then Opus Graphics) |
Rip Off Press | US | 1969 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Rippaverse | US | 2022 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Robot Comics | Spain | 2009 | [citation needed] | |
RoninComics | US | 2009 | ![]() |
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Rolf Kauka Comics | Germany[303][304] | 1951 | ![]() |
Sold to IPC Media and VNU in 1973; bought back by founder in 1979; became Promedia, Inc. in 1982; became Kauka Promedia in 2002; became Rolf Kauka Comics in 2008[305] |
Rough Cut Comics | Scotland[306] | 1999[307] | ![]() |
First publishing in 2001. Titles: Freedom Collective, Society, The Surgeon |
Rural Home | US | 1945 | 1945 | [citation needed] Owned by Enwil. Also published under Rural Home Publishing Co. and Rural Home Publications.[308] Titles: Cannonball Comics, Eagle Comics, Red Circle Comics |
Scattered Comics | US | 1991 | ![]() |
Titles: "Action Land" , "Alien 101", "Awwwesomesauce", "Blank" , "Blinth", "Blues Rats", "Caffeine Poisoned", "Comics vs Manga", "Damage, Inc.", "Dauntless", "Dr. Dream", "Dog Of The Dead", "Inky and His Magic Eraser", Lylith and Mara", "Lucha Mystery", "Movie Massacre", "Panda Days", "Scattered", "Shadow Hunters" [309] |
schreiber & leser | Germany[310] | 1981 | ![]() |
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Schwarzer Turm | Germany[311] | 1998 | ![]() |
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Seoulmunhwasa | South Korea[312] | [citation needed] | ||
Sequential Pulp Comics | 2011 | ![]() |
Dark Horse Comics imprint[313] | |
Seven Seas Entertainment | US | 2004 | [citation needed] | |
ShadowLine | US | 1993 | [citation needed] | |
Shanda Fantasy Arts | [citation needed] | |||
Shinshokan | Japan | 1961 | [citation needed] | |
Shinchosha | Japan | 1896 | ![]() |
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Shodensha | Japan | 1970 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Shogakukan | Japan | 1922 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Shōnen Gahōsha | Japan | 1945 | [citation needed] | |
Shooting Star Comics | US | 2002 | 2006 | [citation needed] |
Shueisha | Japan | 1925 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Shuppan Manga | France | 2012 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Silverline | US | 1987[314] | through 93 as packager for Malibu imprints; 1997-1999 as publisher[citation needed] | |
Silver Moon Comics | 1994 | [citation needed] | ||
Silverwolf Comics | US | 1986 | 1987 | Becomes Greater Mercury Comics[citation needed] |
Sin City Comics | US | 2019 | ![]() |
Sin City Comics is a Las Vegas-based comic book publisher. Titles include Tiempo (Superhero).[315] |
Sirius Comics | US | 1985 | 1986 | [citation needed] |
Sirius Entertainment | US | 1994 | 2005 | [citation needed] |
Skywald Publications | US | 1970 | 1975 | [citation needed] |
Slave Labor Graphics | US[316] | 1986 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
So Cherry Studios | US | 2014 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Soleil Productions | France | 1982 | ![]() |
[citation needed] Founded as Librairie Bédulle |
Solson Publications | US | 1986 | 1987 | [citation needed] |
Spark Publications | US | 1944 | 1946 | [citation needed] |
Spectrum Comics | US | 1983 | 1984 | [citation needed] |
Spectrum Comics | US | [citation needed] Imprint of Archie Comics; defunct | ||
Spilt Ink | Canada[317] | 2004 | ![]() |
The butique digital and print ready inprint of comics creator and artist Salgood Sam.[318] |
Spire Christian Comics | US | 1972 | 1988[319] | Published original comics from 1972–1988 |
Spoof Comics | US | 1992[320] | 1993 | Imprint of Personality Comics |
Sports Comics | US | 1993 | Imprint of Personality Comics[321] | |
Spotlight Comics | US | 1986 | 1987 | [citation needed] Published Mighty Mouse and Underdog comics; declared bankruptcy in 1989[322] |
Square Enix | Japan | 2003 | ![]() |
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St. John Publications | US | 1947 | 1958 | [citation needed] |
Stanley Publications | 1966 | 1971 | [citation needed] Black-and-white horror magazine publisher. Titles: Chilling Tales of Horror; Ghoul Tales; Stark Terror | |
Star Publications | US[323] | 1949[323] | 1954 | Founded after L.B. Cole acquired assets of Novelty Press[323] |
Starblaze Graphics | US | 1978 | 1989 | [citation needed] Imprint of The Donning Company; mainly published trade paperback collections and original graphic novels. Titles: MythAdventures; Elfquest; A Distant Soil |
Star*Reach | US | 1974 | 1991 | [citation needed] Mike Friedrich's imprint |
Strawberry Jam Comics | Canada | 1985 | 1992 | [citation needed] |
Street & Smith Comics | US | 1940 | 1949 | [citation needed] |
Studio Ironcat | US | 1997 | 2006 | [citation needed] Also known as I.C. Entertainment |
Superior Publishers Limited | Canada | 1945 | 1956 | [citation needed] Reprinted American comics |
Takeshobo | Japan | 1972 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Tekno Comix | US | 1995 | 1997 | [citation needed] |
Terminal Press | US | 2001 | [citation needed] | |
Teshkeel Comics | Kuwait | 2005 | ![]() |
[citation needed] Known for The 99 |
Texas Comics | US | 1983 | 1983 | [citation needed] |
Thoughts & Images | 1983 | 1988 | [citation needed] | |
Timely Comics | US | 1939 | 1950 | [citation needed] Later became Atlas, then Marvel |
The Library of American Comics | US | 2007 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
THENEXTART | Germany[324] | 2004 | ![]() |
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Titan Books | UK | 1981 | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
TKO Studios | US | 2018 | ![]() |
[325] |
Toby Press | US | 1949 | 1955 | [citation needed] Also known as Toby Comics |
Todd McFarlane Productions | US[326] | 1992 | ![]() |
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Toho Comics | US | 2013 | ![]() |
A Future is comics with Godzilla comics series in Warner Bros./DC Comics |
Tokuma Shoten | Japan | 1954 | ![]() |
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Tokyopop | US | 1997 | 2011 | [citation needed] |
Top Cow Productions | US | 1992[170] | ![]() |
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Topps Comics | US | 1993 | 1998 | [citation needed] |
Top Shelf Comics | US[327] | 1997[328] | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
Totenkopf Verlag | Germany | 1991 | 1996[329] | |
Tower Comics | US | 1965 | 1969 | [citation needed] |
Trident Comics | UK | 1989 | 1992 | [citation needed] |
Trojan Magazines | 1950 | 1955 | [citation needed] | |
Triumphant Comics | 1993 | 1994 | [citation needed] | |
Tundra Publishing | US[120] | 1990[170] | 1993 | Bought by Kitchen Sink Press in March of 1993[170] (Tundra UK was not part of this sale and folded[120])[citation needed] |
UDON | Canada | 2000 | ![]() |
[citation needed] Left Devil's Due Publishing to form its own publishing company |
Ultimate Marvel | US | 2000 | ![]() |
Imprint of Marvel Comics[citation needed] |
Underglow Comics | UK | 2020 | ![]() |
Publisher of Vampocalypse, Jungle Captive and Model Behavior[citation needed] |
UPN-Volksverlag | Germany | 1969 | ![]() |
Becomes Volksverlag |
Valiant Comics | US | 1990[170] 2012 |
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[citation needed] Published by Voyager Communications. Became Acclaim Comics. Imprints: Armada, Windjammer (creator-owned line). Relaunched in 2012[330] |
Vault Comics | US | 2016 | ![]() |
[331] |
Verotik | US[332] | 1994[170] | ![]() |
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Vertigo Comics | US | 1992[170] | 2020 | [citation needed] |
Vimanika Comics | India[333] | 2011 | ![]() |
Imprint: Vimanika Comics UK |
Vimanika Comics UK | UK[334] | 2012 | ![]() |
UK-based imprint of Vimanika Comics |
Viper Comics | US | 2003 | [citation needed] | |
Virgin Comics | India,[335] US | 2005[335] | 2008 | Renamed Liquid Comics on 25. September 2008[252] |
VIZ Media | US | 1986 | ![]() |
[citation needed] A.k.a. Viz Comics, Viz Communications, Viz LLC |
Volksverlag | Germany[336] | 1969 | 1984 | Formerly UPN-Volksverlag; some titles moved to Alpha Comic Verlag |
Vortex Comics | Canada[337] | 1982[337] | 1993 | |
Wandering Star Press | US | 1987 | Imprint of ACE Comics | |
Warp Graphics | US | 1977[338] | ![]() |
Formerly WaRP Graphics. Former imprint Apple Comics, also known as Apple Press; became independent. |
Warren Publishing | US | 1957 | 1983 | |
Weildarum-Verlag | Germany[339] | ![]() |
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Weissblech Comics | Germany[340] | 1992 | ![]() |
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Darkside Comics | US | 2018 | ![]() |
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WildStorm | US | 1992 | 1999 | [citation needed] Became part of DC Comics on 06. October 1998; Imprint: America's Best Comics[170] |
Wonder Comics | US | 1985 | 1987 | [citation needed] Also known as Wonder Color Comics; most titles acquired by Pied Piper Comics |
Yaoi Press | US | 2004 | [citation needed] | |
Youthful | US | 1949 | 1954 | [citation needed] Imprint: Youthful Magazines/Stamp Comics |
Zenescope Entertainment | US | 2005[341] | ![]() |
[citation needed] |
ZOOLOOK | US | 1996 | ![]() |
Publisher of the black comic book series Dread & Alive |
Zuda | US[279] | 2007 | 2010 | Online imprint of DC Comics; also printing popular comics (Bayou; High Moon; The Night Owls; Celadore)[279] |
Zwerchfell Verlag | Germany[342] | 1988 | ![]() |