The page is where many publishers print disclaimers. Founded as a niche publisher in 2002, archaia entertainment, llc has become a world renowned graphic novel publisher and media rights holder, with of over 50 titles to its credit, including mouse guard, return of the dapper men, gunnerkrigg court, rust, awakening, mr. That first book was lovecrafts own neverpublished the outsider and others, to keep lovecrafts work in print. What the small comics publisher needs to know about kindle. Fantagraphics is an indie publishing company thats been putting out amazing comics, art books and guides for the last 40 years. The top seven japanese publishing companies from pws. They have big name authors, too sam savage of firmin fame, ben lerner, brian evenson, ron padgett and if you dont know any. The oldest comic publishing company on this list is the nowdefunct book publishing company, david mckay publications that was founded in 1882 and published comics from 1935 to 1950. After a year a half, and no contact, the book appears out of nowhere, with my name on the cover saying it was inspired by me but, on the inside it says edited by this person and methis is not. The directory of comic book and graphic novel publishers. It was founded in 1939 as timely publications and earned its fame under the changed name of atlas comics by the 50s. Click to view top businesses by revenue for 511 complete profiles.
To view a list of book publishing companies by country please select a country. In the world of comicbook publishing, there are industry giants as well as smaller publishers that are helping to fill the shelves at the local comic shop. Stranger comics is a comic book publishing company with full publishing and distribution services. Dc, along with rival marvel comics, is one of the big two american comic book publishers. The marvel cinematic universe has helped bring in new readers and has kept the spotlight on superheroes as a medium. To self publish a comic book, start by digitizing your finished pages, including a cover design, using software like photoshop. The directory of comic book and graphic novel publishers is the essential guide to publishers of the socalled ninth art. The oldest comic publishing company on this list is the nowdefunct book. This list of comics publishing companies lists companies, specifically publishing companies. Batman is one of the popular characters in comic books. What are the other comic book publishing companies aside from. You need to know the specific genre and subgenre of your book. Big 5 trade publishers the big 5 publishers is a nickname given to the five powerhouses in trade publishing. If you have a great idea for a comic book and have decided not to go the selfpublishing route, you may want to get a comic book published.
Marvel comics has been the top dog in comic book publishing recently. One of the first independent comic publishers, eclipse comics was founded in 1977 by brothers dean and jan mullaney to take advantage of the emerging direct market of comic book stores. Today, shogakukan is one of japans major publishers, publishing eighteen comic magazines and about one hundred million comic books a year while continuing to. Their aim is to attract good authors and publish books that achieve commercial success. The post office and other shippers are behind schedule and some shipments may experience multiday delays. A division of time warner, dc comics publishes under several names. With the help of diamond comic distributors list, weve outlined the top 5 comic book publishers in the modern world. Then, decide which format to use, such as pdf or epub.
Detective comics which has now one of the worlds most recognizable comic book brandings along with rivals marvel publishing. Together, these institutions dominate the publishing landscape, and many of the most beloved books come from their imprints. List of comic book publishing companies pen and the pad. Though the name is all but foreign to most, they have put out some of my favorite comics of the last five years. Please feel free to add a new publisher or new comic book series in this section. If youre looking to market to christmas shoppers, take a look at trends in the book market and learn how to cash in on christmas books. Murder is dead, lucid, tumor, artesia, and an elegy for amelia johnson. The links provide more detailed information on each publisher. Right under dark horse, when it comes to indie comic book publishers is idw. Its first title, the funnies, was the first original american comic, but since it was published in a tabloid format vs. Some publishers only publish romance novels, while others may only publish nonfiction business books. They are a comic book publisher whose demographic is nerds and geeks like us. Marvel comics has been the top dog in comic book publishing recently, because of its well. There are notes on past discussions about publishers at publishers there is a template for adding new names publisher name links.
It was founded in 1992 by highprofile illustrators as a venue where creators could publish their. By understanding your genre, youll know which publishers to pursue and which to ignore. The company did not officially change its name to dc comics until 1977 during the presidency of. Our content is doctor approved and evidence based, and our community is moderated, lively, and welcoming. With around 81 million sold issues and a comic book library of more than 2000 characters, valiant has managed to be one of the most successful publishers in the entire comic book medium. When considering gifts for the people you love, and for those you barely know, you cant go wrong with a book. A list of 28 publishers for erotica and romance darla g. Marvel comics has the largest unit share of any other comic company with a 37% score. The submission guidelines for every comic publisher in 2019. Book publishers listing 1 to 10 of 2237 book publishing companies page 1 of 224 of all the publishing houses listed in the directory of book publishers. Becoming a leading indie comics press and one of the most highly respected. With thousands of awardwinning articles and community groups, you can track your pregnancy and babys growth, get answers to your toughest questions, and. Establishments in this industry carry out design, editing, and marketing activities necessary for producing and distributing books.
This industry comprises establishments known as book publishers. Name begins with c select a publisher from the list below to see the titles we have in our inventory by that publisher, which link to our istore so you can see what items we have in stock such as comic books, statues, posters, trade paperbacks, mugs, games and tshirts. Comic publishing imprint of carlsen verlag, established in 1953, started publishing comics in 1967. In todays world, the comic book business has become more inclusive on the page, but it still lacks any meaningful representation behind the scenes. Hence i took a step back and told him to take my name off the suggested book jacket. Over 200 titles later, its still a big name in the realm of scifis small presses.
Nonprofit publisher in the humanities and social sciences since 2005, best known for books in. Randomly generate names for publishers of books, newspapers, periodicals, directories, and software. Most major publishers are part of a larger media conglomerate, prominent indie presses excepted, and a search for the years largest book publishers will often yield companies that work with other forms of content rather than books. We are shipping all orders on time, but please expect possible delays in transit.
The definitive list of comic publisher submission guidelines for. You can do this if you have the skills and the persistence. The industry giants are dc comics and marvel comics, both founded in the 1930s. Comic book publishers produce and release comic books to consumers. A carnival of comics is generally accepted as the first american comic book.
Founded in 1934, dc comics publishes more than 80 titles a month, and more than 1,000 comic book issues each year. Heres a complete list of comic book, manga and graphic novel. Make a list of authors who have had their dark erotica published. The directory is an invaluable resource for any entertainment executive looking for comic book or graphic novel properties to develop. Marvel comics is home to the avengers, the xmen, the fantastic four, spiderman and a zillion other books. The penguin publishing group is the proud publisher of great writers and gifted storytellers, beloved books and eminent works. If you have a completed book or a creatorowned work in progress with an artist team, they are happy to consider your book for release through stranger comics. Wikimedia commons has media related to comic books. Babycenter is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. Although pdf is the easiest format, epub allows for guided view, which lets the reader read panel per panel rather than page by page. Arkham house published its first book in 1939 after lovecrafts death. Publishers accepting submissions careers in comics. There are few writers of color for the major comic publishers and a lack of opportunities for people of color to be in key positions that can make the decisions to shape the future of the business.
Image comics was founded in 1992 by a group of highprofile comic book writers and artists, as a way to publish stories owned by creators rather than the company itself. Founded in 1984 in san antonio, texas, antarctic press is a major name in the comic book publishing industry. Their titles have won the american book award multiple times, been a finalist for the national book award, and gotten american library association notable book nods. Over the decades, dc comics has brought to life such superheroes as superman and. Most comic publishing companies were established in the united states of america where comics became popular in the mid 1900s.
With nearly 1500 titles in their catalogue, antarctic press has a readership that can be found all over the globe. Walking dead the walking dead is an american horror drama television series developed by frank darabont, based on the comic book series of the same name by robert kirkman, tony moore, and charlie adlard. Dc entertainment is a subsidiary of warner brothers and its parent company time warner. Inspired by the success of the graphic novel format in france, where one book in every five sold is a graphic novel, ceo and publisher terry nantier decided to import this concept to the u. Top 5 independent comics publishers geek girl authority. The top comic book publishers and companies liveabout. The big comic book database an online searchable database of comic book and creator information. Image comics is obviously a big name, but i do include them in the list of independent comic publishers because of some key tenants in their creation, and the fact that they are not actually a part of the big two marvel and dc. Founded in 1986, malibu comics got its start publishing blackandwhite creator owned comics before making a name for itself releasing comics. Todays final jeopardy question 152018 in the category comic book publishers was.
Over 20,000 unique names are available from actual businesses across the united states. The same can be said for popular comics outside the superhero realm like the walking dead, preacher, or teenage mutant ninja turtles to name a few. The golden age of comic books was a period in the history. Comic books complete list of all publishers mycomicshop. At penguin, we believe that literature can fuel the imagination and guide the soul. Book publishers take responsibility for all aspects of book publication. Dark horse comics is the thirdlargest comics publisher in the u. The job entails a variety of tasks, which may include securing artists and negotiating contracts for the books, editing the material, funding the projects, printing the books, and marketing and distributing the books. This is an alphabetical list of comic book publisher names. Theres a book on our shelves for every reader, and we relish the opportunity to publish across every category and interest with the. Modern publishing is a tricky game especially when trying to figure out the biggest names within that game.
Book publishers list of book publishing companies that. Marvel comics has been the top dog in comic book publishing recently, because of its wellreceived highprofile movies, strong sales, and popular characters. These companies have gone by different names over the years, so the names im using are simply the ones theyre known by now. People had nicknamed it dc because of one its most popular comic series. Idw has made its name by putting out topquality creatorowned. Youve most likely already heard of fantagraphics, but if you havent, you probably will soon or right now. Depending on the size of the publishing company, the book publisher may carry out all aspects of publication, or. Heres a list of comic book publishers that weve covered so far. In their original charter, they included the idea that creators owned their work, not the publishing company.