Notable events of 1941 in comics.

Events and publications

Stan Lee Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber ; December 28, 1922 – November 12, 2018) was an American comic book author, writer, editor, publisher, and producer. He rose through the ranks of a family-run business called Timely Comics which later bec ...

becomes editor-in-chief at

Timely Comics Timely Comics was the common name for the group of corporations that was the earliest comic book arm of American publisher Martin Goodman (publisher), Martin Goodman, and the entity that would evolve by the 1960s to become Marvel Comics. "Timely P ...

. * ''

Adventures of Captain Marvel ''Adventures of Captain Marvel'' is a 1941 American 12-chapter black-and-white movie serial from Republic Pictures. The serial was produced by Hiram S. Brown, Jr., directed by John English and William Witney, and stars Tom Tyler as the super ...

'', a twelve-chapter

film A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, sinc ...

serial adapted from the popular Captain Marvel comic book character for

Republic Pictures Republic Pictures is currently an acquisition-only label owned by Paramount Pictures. Its history dates back to Republic Pictures Corporation, an American film studio that originally operated from 1935 to 1967, based in Los Angeles, California ...

, debuts. It was the first

film adaptation A film adaptation transfers the details or story of an existing source text, such as a novel, into a feature film. This transfer can involve adapting most details of the source text closely, including characters or plot points, or the original sou ...

of a comic book

superhero A superhero or superheroine is a fictional character who typically possesses ''superpowers'' or abilities beyond those of ordinary people, is frequently costumed concealing their identity, and fits the role of the hero, typically using their ...

January

* January 9: In ''

The Adventures of Tintin ''The Adventures of Tintin'' ( ) is a series of 24 comic albums created by Belgians, Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi, who wrote under the pen name Hergé. The series was one of the most popular European comics of the 20th century. By 2007, a c ...

'' story ''

The Crab With the Golden Claws ''The Crab with the Golden Claws'' () is the ninth volume of ''The Adventures of Tintin'', the comics series by Belgian cartoonist Hergé. The story was serialised weekly in , the children's supplement to , Belgium's leading francophone newspa ...

'', prepublished in the juvenile supplement of

Le Soir ''Le Soir'' (, ) is a French-language Belgian daily newspaper. Founded in 1887 by Émile Rossel, it was intended as a politically independent source of news. Together with '' La Libre Belgique'', it is one of the most popular Francophone newsp ...

Tintin Tintin usually refers to: * ''The Adventures of Tintin'', the comics series by Belgian cartoonist Hergé ** Tintin (character), the protagonist and titular character of the series Tintin or Tin Tin may also refer to: Material related to ''The A ...

and

Captain Haddock Captain Archibald Haddock (French: ''Capitaine Archibald Haddock'') is a character in the comic book series ''The Adventures of Tintin''. He is Tintin (character), Tintin's best friend, a seafaring captain in the Merchant Navy or Merchant Mar ...

first meet. * January 10: The first issue of the Turkish children's magazine ''Cemal Nadir ve Arkadaş'' is launched, by

Cemal Nadir Güler Cemal Nadir (13 July 1902 – 27 February 1947) was a Turkish people, Turkish cartoonist. Güler is the surname he assumed after the Surname Law of 1934. Biography Cemal Nadir was born in Bursa, Ottoman Empire on 13 July 1902. His father Şevket ...

. It nevertheless only lasted 17 weeks. * ''

Action Comics ''Action Comics'' is an American comic book/Comic anthology, magazine series that introduced Superman, one of the first major superhero characters. The publisher was originally known as Detective Comics Inc., which later merged into National ...

'' (1938 series) #32 -

National Periodical Publications National Comics Publications (NCP; later known as National Periodical Publications Inc. or simply National) was an American comic book publishing company. It was the direct predecessor of modern-day DC Comics. History The corporation was origin ...

* ''

Adventure Comics ''Adventure Comics'' is an American comic book series published by DC Comics from 1938 to 1983 and revived from 2009 to 2011. In its first era, the series ran for 503 issues (472 of those after the title changed from ''New Adventure Comics''), ...

'' (1938 series) #58 -

* ''

All-American Comics ''All-American Comics'' is a comics anthology and the flagship title of comic book publisher All-American Publications, one of the forerunners of DC Comics. It ran for 102 issues from 1939 to 1948. Characters created for the title, including Gree ...

'' (1939 series) #22 -

* ''

Crack Comics ''Crack Comics'' is an anthology comic book series published by Quality Comics during the Golden Age of Comic Books. It featured such characters as The Clock, Black Condor, Captain Triumph, Alias the Spider, Madame Fatal, Jane Arden, Molly the ...

'' (

1940 A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280. Events Below, events related to World War II have the "WWII" prefix. January *Janu ...

series) #9 -

Quality Comics Quality Comics was an American comic book publishing Publishing is the activities of making information, literature, music, software, and other content, physical or digital, available to the public for sale or free of charge. Traditionally, ...

* ''

Detective Comics ''Detective Comics'' (later retitled as ''Batman Detective Comics'') is an American comic book series published by Detective Comics, later shortened to DC Comics. The first volume, published from 1937 to 2011 (and later continued in 2016), is ...

'' (1937 series) #47 -

* ''

Fantastic Comics ''Fantastic Comics'' was an American comic book superhero anthology title published by Fox Feature Syndicate during the Golden Age of Comic Books. The title introduced the characters Banshee, Black Fury (John Perry), Nagana, Queen of Evil, Samson ...

'' (1939 series) #14 -

Fox Feature Syndicate Fox Feature Syndicate (also known as Fox Comics, Fox Publications, and Bruns Publications, Inc.) was a comic book publisher from early in the period known to fans and historians as the Golden Age of Comic Books. Founded by entrepreneur Victor S. ...

* ''

Flash Comics ''Flash Comics'' is a comics anthology published by All-American Publications and later by National Periodical Publications (DC Comics). The title had 104 issues published from January 1940 to February 1949. Despite the title, the anthology featu ...

'' (1940 series) #13 -

* '' Hit Comics'' (

series) #7 -

*''

Human Torch Comics The Human Torch, also known as Jim Hammond, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer and artist Carl Burgos, he first appearance, first appeared in ''Marvel Mystery Comics, Marvel Comics'' #1 ...

'' (1940 series) #3 –

* ''

Marvel Mystery Comics ''Marvel Mystery Comics'' (first issue titled simply ''Marvel Comics'') is an American comic book series published during the 1930s–1940s period known to fans and historians as the Golden Age of Comic Books. It was the first publication of Mar ...

'' (1939 series) #15 -

* ''

Master Comics ''Master Comics'' is a monthly ongoing comic book anthology series that began its 133-issue run (cover dated March 1940 – April 1953) during the 1930s and 1940s period known as the Golden Age of Comic Books. Published by Fawcett Comics, it cont ...

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series) #10 -

Fawcett Comics Fawcett Comics, a division of Fawcett Publications, was one of several successful comic book publishers during the Golden Age of Comic Books in the 1940s. Its most popular character was Captain Marvel, the alter ego of radio reporter Billy Bats ...

* ''

More Fun Comics ''More Fun Comics'', originally titled ''New Fun: The Big Comic Magazine'',''New Fun'' #v1#1 (Feb. 1935 ...

'' (1936 series) #63 -

* '' Mystery Men Comics'' (

1939 This year also marks the start of the World War II, Second World War, the largest and deadliest conflict in human history. Events Events related to World War II have a "WWII" prefix. January * January 1 ** Coming into effect in Nazi Ger ...

series) #18 -

* '' Smash Comics'' (

series) #18 -

* '' Target Comics'' (1940 series) #12 -

Novelty Press Novelty Press (a.k.a. Premium Service Co., Inc.; a.k.a. Novelty Publications; a.k.a. Premier Group) was an American Golden Age comic-book publisher that operated from 1940 to 1949. It was the comic book imprint of Curtis Publishing Company, pu ...

* '' Weird Comics'' (1940 series) #10 -

* ''

Whiz Comics ''Whiz Comics'' is an anthology comic book series that was published by former American comic book publishing company, Fawcett Publications between February 1940 until June 1953. It is widely known for being the comic run in which hugely popular ...

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series) #12 -

* ''Wonderworld Comics'' #21 -

February

* ''

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National Allied Publications National Comics Publications (NCP; later known as National Periodical Publications Inc. or simply National) was an American comic book publishing company. It was the direct predecessor of modern-day DC Comics. History The corporation was origin ...

* ''

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series) #10 -

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* '' Green Mask'' (1940 series) #4 -

* '' Hit Comics'' (

series) #8 -

* ''

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* ''

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series) #11 -

* ''

More Fun Comics ''More Fun Comics'', originally titled ''New Fun: The Big Comic Magazine'',''New Fun'' #v1#1 (Feb. 1935 ...

'' (1936 series) #64 -

* '' Mystery Men Comics'' (

series) #19 -

* ''Samson'' (1940 series) #3 -

* '' Smash Comics'' (

series) #19 -

* ''

Superman Superman is a superhero created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, which first appeared in the comic book ''Action Comics'' Action Comics 1, #1, published in the United States on April 18, 1938.The copyright date of ''Action Comics ...

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series) #8 -

* '' The Flame'' (1940 series) #4 -

* '' Weird Comics'' (1940 series) #11 -

* ''

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series) #13 -

* ''Wonderworld Comics'' #22 -

March

* March 16:

Marten Toonder Marten Toonder (2 May 1912 – 27 July 2005) was a Dutch comic strip creator. He was probably the most successful comic artist in the Netherlands and had a great influence on the Dutch language by introducing new words and expressions. He is most ...

's '' Tom Poes'' makes its debut. * ''

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* ''

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* ''

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* '' Better Comics'' (Maple Leaf) #1. In the first issue Vernon Miller's ''

Iron Man Iron Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, the character first appearan ...

'' makes his debut, the first Canadian superhero. * ''

Captain America Comics ''Captain America Comics'' is a comic book series featuring the superhero character Captain America. The series was originally published by Timely Comics from 1941 to 1950, with a brief revival by Atlas Comics (1950s), Atlas Comics in 1954. Pub ...

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* ''

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series) #11 -

* ''

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* ''

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* ''

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* ''Green Hornet Comics'' (1940 series) #2 - Helnit Publishing * '' Hit Comics'' (

series) #9 -

* ''

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* ''

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series) #12 -

* ''

More Fun Comics ''More Fun Comics'', originally titled ''New Fun: The Big Comic Magazine'',''New Fun'' #v1#1 (Feb. 1935 ...

'' (1936 series) #65 -

* '' Mystery Men Comics'' (

series) #20 -

* ''

Mystic Comics ''Mystic Comics'' is the name of three comic book series published by the company that eventually became Marvel Comics. The first two series were superhero anthologies published by Marvel's 1930-1940s predecessor, Timely Comics, during what fans a ...

'' (1940 series) #5 -

* '' Smash Comics'' (

series) #20 -

* '' Target Comics'' (1941 series) #1 -

* '' Weird Comics'' (1940 series) #12 -

* ''

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series) #15 -

* ''Wonderworld Comics'' #23 -

April

* April 14: First strip of ''Love trouble'', by

Floyd Gottfredson Arthur Floyd Gottfredson (May 5, 1905July 22, 1986) was an American cartoonist best known for his defining work on the Mickey Mouse (comic strip), ''Mickey Mouse'' comic strip, which he worked on from 1930 until his retirement in 1975. His contri ...

and

Merrill De Maris Merrill De Maris (February 26, 1898, New Jersey – December 31, 1948, Escondido, California) was an American writer who worked on Disney comic strips for King Features Syndicate. De Maris helped Floyd Gottfredson with many of his early ''Mick ...

. First and only appearance of the

Mickey Mouse Mickey Mouse is an American cartoon character co-created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. The longtime icon and mascot of the Walt Disney Company, Mickey is an anthropomorphic mouse who typically wears red shorts, large shoes, and white ...

’s female cousin Madeleine, who temporarily replaces

Minnie As a first name, Minnie is a feminine given name. It can be a diminutive (hypocorism) of Minerva, Winifred, Wilhelmina, Willemina, Winona, Margaret, Hermione, Jasmine, Mary, Miriam, Maria, Marie, Naomi, Miranda, Clementine, Dominique, Dom ...

as girlfriend of the hero. *''

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* ''

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. In this issue

Gardner Fox Gardner Francis Cooper Fox (May 20, 1911 – December 24, 1986) was an American writer known best for creating numerous comic book characters for DC Comics. He is estimated to have written more than 4,000 comics stories, including 1,500 for DC ...

and

Jack Burnley Jack Burnley (January 11, 1911 – December 19, 2006) was the pen name of Hardin J. Burnley, an American comic book artist and illustrator. Burnley was the first artist, after co-creator Joe Shuster, to draw Superman in comic books. Biography E ...

's '' Starman'' debuts. * ''

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* ''

All-Star Comics ''All Star Comics'' is an American comic book series from All-American Publications, one of three companies that merged with National Periodical Publications to form the modern-day DC Comics. While the series' cover-logo trademark reads ''All St ...

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series) #4 -

* ''

Batman Batman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. Batman was created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in Detective Comics 27, the 27th issue of the comic book ''Detective Comics'' on M ...

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series) #5 -

* ''

Blue Beetle Blue Beetle is the name of three superheroes appearing in a number of American comic books published by a variety of companies since 1939. The most recent of the companies to own rights to Blue Beetle is DC Comics, which bought the rights to the ...

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series) #6 -

* ''

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* ''

Captain Marvel Adventures ''Captain Marvel Adventures'' is a long running comic book anthology series that was published by Fawcett Comics, starring Captain Marvel during the Golden Age of Comic Books. Publication history The series was the first solo series starring th ...

'' (1941 series) #1 -

* ''

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series) #12 -

* ''

Daring Mystery Comics ''Daring Mystery Comics'' is an American comic-book series published by Timely Comics, a predecessor of Marvel Comics, during the 1930–40s period fans and historians call the Golden Age of Comic Books. Primarily a superhero anthology, it ran ei ...

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* ''

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* ''Green Hornet Comics'' (1940 series) #3 - Helnit Publishing * '' Hit Comics'' (

series) #10 -

* ''

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* ''

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* ''

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series) #13 -

* ''

More Fun Comics ''More Fun Comics'', originally titled ''New Fun: The Big Comic Magazine'',''New Fun'' #v1#1 (Feb. 1935 ...

'' (1936 series) #66 -

* '' Mystery Men Comics'' (

series) #21 -

* ''Samson'' (1940 series) #4 -

* '' Smash Comics'' (

series) #21 -

* '' Sub-Mariner Comics'' (1941 series) #1 -

* ''

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series) #9 -

* '' Target Comics'' (1941 series) #2 -

* '' Weird Comics'' (1940 series) #13 -

* ''

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series) #16 -

* ''Wonderworld Comics'' #24 -

* ''

World's Best Comics ''World's Finest Comics'' is an American comic book series published by DC Comics from 1941 to 1986. The series was initially titled ''World's Best Comics'' for its first issue; issue #2 (Summer 1941) switched to the more familiar name. Michael E ...

'' (1941 series) #1 -

May

* May 12: The first episode of R.B. Clark's ''Boofhead'' is published. * ''

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* ''

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*''Big 3'' (1940 series) #3 -

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* '' Cat-Man Comics'' (1941 series) #1 - Helnit Publishing * ''

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* ''

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* ''

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* ''Green Hornet Comics'' (1940 series) #4 - Helnit Publishing * '' Hit Comics'' (

series) #11 -

* ''

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* ''

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series) #14 -

* ''

More Fun Comics ''More Fun Comics'', originally titled ''New Fun: The Big Comic Magazine'',''New Fun'' #v1#1 (Feb. 1935 ...

'' (1936 series) #67 -

* '' Mystery Men Comics'' (

series) #22 -

* '' Smash Comics'' (

series) #22 -

* '' Target Comics'' (1941 series) #3 -

* '' Weird Comics'' (1940 series) #14 -

* ''

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series) #17 -

* ''Wonderworld Comics'' #25 -

June

* ''

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* ''

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* ''

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*'' All-Winners Comics'' (1941 series) #1 -

* ''

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series) #7 -

* ''

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* '' Cat-Man Comics'' (1941 series) #2 - Helnit Publishing * ''

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series) #13 -

* ''

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* ''

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* ''

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* ''Green Hornet Comics'' (1940 series) #5 - Helnit Publishing * '' Green Mask'' (1940 series) #5 -

* '' Hit Comics'' (

series) #12 -

*''

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* ''

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* ''

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series) #15 -

* ''

More Fun Comics ''More Fun Comics'', originally titled ''New Fun: The Big Comic Magazine'',''New Fun'' #v1#1 (Feb. 1935 ...

'' (1936 series) #68 -

* '' Mystery Men Comics'' (

series) #23 -

* '' Smash Comics'' (

series) #23 -

*'' Sub-Mariner Comics'' (1941 series) #2 -

* ''

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series) #10 -

* '' Target Comics'' (1941 series) #4 -

* '' The Flame'' (1940 series) #5 -

* '' Weird Comics'' (1940 series) #15 -

* ''

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series) #18 -

* ''Wonderworld Comics'' #26 -

*'' Young Allies Comics'' (1941 series) #1 -

July

* July 12: In

's '' Tom Poes'' story ''In De Tovertuin'' Olivier B. Bommel makes his debut. * ''

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* ''

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* ''

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* ''

All-Flash Comics ''All-Flash'', originally published as ''All-Flash Quarterly'', was a comic book magazine series published by All-American Publications and later National Periodicals (DC Comics) featuring superhero Flash (Jay Garrick), Jay Garrick, the original F ...

'' (1941 series) #1 -

* ''

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series) #5 -

*''Big 3'' (1940 series) #4 -

* ''

Bulletman Bulletman and Bulletgirl are fictional superheroes originally published by Fawcett Comics. Publication history Created by Bill Parker and Jon Smalle, Bulletman first appeared in ''Nickel Comics'' #1 (May 1940). This comic was distinct from other ...

'' (1941 series) #1 -

* ''

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* '' Cat-Man Comics'' (1941 series) #3 - Helnit Publishing * ''

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series) #14 -

* ''

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* ''

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* ''

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* '' Hit Comics'' (

series) #13 -

* ''

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* ''

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series) #16 -

* ''

More Fun Comics ''More Fun Comics'', originally titled ''New Fun: The Big Comic Magazine'',''New Fun'' #v1#1 (Feb. 1935 ...

'' (1936 series) #69 -

* '' Mystery Men Comics'' (

series) #24 -

* ''Samson'' (1940 series) #5 -

* '' Smash Comics'' (

series) #24 -

* '' Target Comics'' (1941 series) #5 -

* ''The Eagle'' (1941 series) #1 -

* '' Weird Comics'' (1940 series) #16 -

* ''

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series) #19 -

* ''Wonderworld Comics'' #27 -

* ''

World's Finest Comics ''World's Finest Comics'' is an American comic book series published by DC Comics from 1941 to 1986. The series was initially titled ''World's Best Comics'' for its first issue; issue #2 (Summer 1941) switched to the more familiar name. Michael ...

'' (1941 series) #2 -

- Changed from "World's Best Comics" * ''

Wow Comics ''Wow Comics'' is an monthly Golden Age comic book anthology series that was published by Fawcett Comics from winter 1940 to August 1948. From issue #9 to #58, the book's cover features were the solo adventures of Fawcett's Mary Marvel character. ...

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series) #2 -

August

* August 14:

's '' Tom Poes'' story ''De Geheimzinnige Roverhoofdman'' is first published. Halfway the story Tom Poes' home town Rommeldam makes its debut, as do the recurring characters Bulle Bas and Brigadier Snuf. * ''

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* ''

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* ''

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* ''

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series) #8 -

* ''

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* ''Captain Fearless Comics'' (1941 series) #1 - Helnit Publishing * ''

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series) #15 -

* ''

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* ''

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* ''

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* ''Green Hornet Comics'' (1940 series) #6 - Helnit Publishing, Final Issue * '' Green Mask'' (1940 series) #6 -

* '' Hit Comics'' (

series) #14 -

* ''

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* ''

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series) #17 -

* ''

Military Comics A military, also known collectively as armed forces, is a heavily armed, highly organized force primarily intended for warfare. Militaries are typically authorized and maintained by a sovereign state, with their members identifiable by a di ...

'' (1941 series) #1 -

- It marks the debut of

Will Eisner William Erwin Eisner ( ; March 6, 1917 – January 3, 2005) was an American cartoonist, writer, and entrepreneur. He was one of the earliest cartoonists to work in the American comic book industry, and his series '' The Spirit'' (1940–1952) wa ...

and

Bob Powell Bob Powell (né Stanley Robert Pawlowski; While gives Stanislav Pavlowsky, and gives Stanislav Pavlowsky, Bails and Ware note: "family name corrected by his son, Seth R. Powell July 2006." October 6, 1916

Blackhawk Black Hawk and Blackhawk may refer to: Animals * Common black hawk, ''Buteogallus anthracinus'' * Cuban black hawk, ''Buteogallus gundlachii'' * Great black hawk, ''Buteogallus urubitinga'' * Mangrove black hawk, ''Buteogallus (anthracinus) s ...

. * ''

More Fun Comics ''More Fun Comics'', originally titled ''New Fun: The Big Comic Magazine'',''New Fun'' #v1#1 (Feb. 1935 ...

'' (1936 series) #70 -

* '' Mystery Men Comics'' (

series) #25 -

* ''

Police Comics ''Police Comics'' was a comic book anthology title published by Quality Comics (under its imprint "Comic Magazines") from 1941 until 1953. It featured short stories in the superhero, crime and humor genres. Publication history The first issue of ...

'' (1941 series) #1 -

- This marks the debut of Jack Cole's ''

Plastic Man Plastic Man (Patrick "Eel" O'Brian) is a superhero featured in American comic books first appearing in ''Police Comics'' #1, originally published by Quality Comics and later acquired by DC Comics. Created by cartoonist Jack Cole (artist), Jack Co ...

''. * '' Smash Comics'' (

series) #25 -

* ''

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series) #11 -

* '' Target Comics'' (1941 series) #6 -

* '' The Flame'' (1940 series) #6 -

* '' U.S.A. Comics'' (1941 series) #1 -

* '' Weird Comics'' (1940 series) #17 -

* ''

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series) #20 -

* ''Wonderworld Comics'' #28 -

September

* September 16:

's '' Tom Poes'' story ''De Drakenburcht'' is first published. Halfway the story Olivier B. Bommel's castle Bommelstein and his car, De Oude Schicht, make their debut. * September 23: The Belgian children's comics magazine ''Le Soir-Jeunesse'', a supplement of the Nazi-controlled newspaper ''

'', disappears after hardly a year of publication. ''

'', which was published in its pages since 1940, moves within ''

'' itself. * ''

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* ''

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* ''

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*'' All-Winners Comics'' (1941 series) #2 -

* ''

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series) #6 -

*''Big 3'' (1940 series) #5 -

* ''

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* ''

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* ''Captain Fearless Comics'' (1941 series) #2 - Helnit Publishing, Final Issue * ''

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* '' Cat-Man Comics'' (1941 series) #4 - Helnit Publishing * ''

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series) #16 -

* ''

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* '' Doll Man'' (1941 series) #1 -

* ''

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* ''

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* ''

Green Lantern (comic book) ''Green Lantern'' is an ongoing American comic-book series featuring the DC Comics heroes of the Green Lantern, same name. The character's first incarnation, Alan Scott, appeared in ''All-American Comics'' #16 (July 1940), and was later spun off ...

'' (1941 series) #1 -

. This marks the debut of

Bill Finger Milton "Bill" Finger (February 8, 1914 – ) was an American comic book writer who co-created the DC Comics character Batman with Bob Kane. Despite making major (sometimes, signature) contributions as an innovative writer, visionary mythos/world ...

and

Martin Nodell Martin Nodell (; November 15, 1915 – December 9, 2006) was an American cartoonist and commercial artist, best known as the creator of the Golden Age superhero Green Lantern. Some of his work appeared under the pen name Mart Dellon. Biography Ea ...

's ''

Green Lantern Green Lantern is the name of several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. They fight evil with the aid of rings that grant them a variety of extraordinary powers, all of which come from imagination, fearlessness, ...

''. * '' Hit Comics'' (

series) #15 -

* ''

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series) #5 -

- This is #5b. Human Torch has its own numbering now. * ''

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* ''

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series) #18 -

* ''

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* ''

Minute-Man Minute-Man (Jack Weston) is a superhero appearing in comics published Fawcett Comics and later DC Comics. Publication history Named after the minutemen of the American Revolution and sporting a costume inspired by the American flag, he was origin ...

'' (1941 series) #1 -

* ''

More Fun Comics ''More Fun Comics'', originally titled ''New Fun: The Big Comic Magazine'',''New Fun'' #v1#1 (Feb. 1935 ...

'' (1936 series) #71 -

* '' Mystery Men Comics'' (

series) #26 -

* ''

'' (1941 series) #2 -

* ''Samson'' (1940 series) #6 -

, Final Issue * '' Smash Comics'' (

series) #26 -

* ''

Spy Smasher Spy Smasher is the name of two fictional characters appearing in comics published by Fawcett and DC Comics. The first is a superhero that was formerly owned and published by Fawcett Comics. The second is a female anti-terrorism government agent a ...

'' (1941 series) #1 -

* '' Sub-Mariner Comics'' (1941 series) #3 -

* '' Target Comics'' (1941 series) #7 -

* ''The Eagle'' (1941 series) #2 -

* '' Uncle Sam Quarterly'' (1941 series) #1 -

* '' Weird Comics'' (1940 series) #18 -

* ''

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series) #21 -

* ''Wonderworld Comics'' #29 -

* ''

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* ''

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series) #3 -

October

* October 18:

's '' Tom Poes'' story ''Het Verdwijneiland'' is first published. Halfway the story the characters Wal Rus and professor Joachim Sickbock make their debut. * October 23: On Nazi orders two Dutch comics magazines, namely ''De Humorist'' and ''Sjors'', are banned from publication. ''Sjors'' will nevertheless still be published but within the pages of the magazine ''Panorama'' until it finally vanishes in March 1942 and won't return until after the war in June 1947. * ''

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* ''

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* ''

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series) #9 -

* ''

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* ''

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* ''

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series) #17 -

* ''

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* ''

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* '' Green Mask'' (1940 series) #7 -

* '' Hit Comics'' (

series) #16 -

* ''

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* ''

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series) #19 -

* ''

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* ''

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'' (1936 series) #72 -

* '' Mystery Men Comics'' (

series) #27 -

* ''

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series) #6 -

* ''

'' (1941 series) #3 -

* '' Smash Comics'' (

series) #27 -

* '' Star Spangled Comics'' (1941 series) #1 -

* ''

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series) #12 -

* '' Target Comics'' (1941 series) #8 -

* '' The Flame'' (1940 series) #7 -

* ''

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series) #22 -

* ''

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series) #23 -

* ''Wonderworld Comics'' #30 -

November

* November 24: Gus Arriola's '' Gordo'' makes its debut. * ''

'' (1938 series) #42 -

* ''

'' (1938 series) #68 -

* Air Fighters Comics (1941 series) #1 -

Hillman Periodicals Hillman Periodicals, Inc., was an American magazine and comic book publishing company founded in 1938 by Alex L. Hillman, a former New York City book publisher. It is best known for its true confession and true crime magazines; for the long-runn ...

* ''

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* ''

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* ''

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series) #7 -

* ''

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series) #7 -

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* ''

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* ''

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series) #18 -

* ''

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* ''

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* '' Hit Comics'' (

series) #17 -

* ''

'' (1941 series) #2 -

* ''

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series) #6 -

* ''

Leading Comics ''Leading Comics'' is a 1942–1955 comic book published by what is now DC Comics during the 1940s and early 1950s, a period known to fans and historians as the Golden Age of Comic Books. At the title's inception, DC was actually two companies, N ...

'' (1941 series) #1 -

* ''

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* ''

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series) #20 -

* ''

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* ''

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* ''

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'' (1936 series) #73 -

: This issue marks the debut of

Paul Norris Paul Leroy Norris (April 26, 1914 – November 5, 2007) was an American comic book artist best known as co-creator of the DC Comics superhero Aquaman, and for a 35-year run as artist and writer of the newspaper comic strip '' Brick Bradford''. B ...

and

Mort Weisinger Mortimer Weisinger (; April 25, 1915 – May 7, 1978) was an American magazine and comic book editor best known for editing DC Comics' ''Superman'' during the mid-1950s to 1960s, in the Silver Age of comic books. He also co-created such features ...

Aquaman Aquaman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger, the character debuted in ''More Fun Comics'' #73 (November 1941). Initially a backup feature in DC's anthology titles ...

as well as

Green Arrow Green Arrow is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Mort Weisinger and designed by George Papp, he first appeared in ''More Fun Comics'' No. 73 on September 19, 1941 (cover dated November 1941), th ...

and

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. * '' Mystery Men Comics'' (

series) #28 -

* ''

'' (1941 series) #4 -

* '' Smash Comics'' (

series) #28 -

* ''

'' (1941 series) #2 -

* '' Star Spangled Comics'' (1941 series) #2 -

* '' Sub-Mariner Comics'' (1941 series) #4 -

* '' Target Comics'' (1941 series) #9 -

* ''The Eagle'' (1941 series) #3 -

* '' Uncle Sam Quarterly'' (1941 series) #2 -

* '' U.S.A. Comics'' (1941 series) #2 -

* U.S. Jones (1941 series) #1 -

* '' Weird Comics'' (1940 series) #19 -

* ''

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series) #24 -

* ''Wonderworld Comics'' #31 -

* ''

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* ''

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series) #4 -

* ''Xmas Comics'' (1941 series) #1 -

* '' Young Allies Comics'' (1941 series) #2 -

December

* The couple Betsy and Stanley Baer launch their own comic strip ''The Toodles'', drawn by Rod Ruth, which debuts in The Chicago Sun. It will run until 1965. * ''

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* ''

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* ''

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*'' All-Winners Comics'' (1941 series) #3 -

*''America's Greatest Comics'' (1941 series) #1 -

* ''

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series) #10 -

* '' Captain Aero Comics'' (1941 series) - Helnit Publishing * ''

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* ''

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* '' Cat-Man Comics'' (1941 series) #5 - Helnit Publishing * ''

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series) #19 -

* ''

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: First appearance of Batman villain

The Penguin The Penguin (Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly as an adversary of the superhero Batman. The character made his first appearance in ''Detective Comics'' #5 ...

. * ''

'' (1940 series) #24 -

* ''Gene Autry Comics'' (1941 series) #1 -

* '' Green Mask'' (1940 series) #8 -

* '' Hit Comics'' (

series) #18 -

* ''

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* ''

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series) #21 -

* ''

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* ''

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'' (1936 series) #74 -

* '' Mystery Men Comics'' (

series) #29 -

* ''

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series) #7 -

* ''

Pep Comics ''Pep Comics'' is an American comic book anthology series published by the Archie Comics predecessor Archie Comics, MLJ Magazines Inc. (commonly known as MLJ Comics) during the 1930s and 1940s period known as the Golden Age of Comic Books. The ti ...

'' #22 - marks the debut of

Bob Montana Robert William Montana (October 23, 1920 – January 4, 1975) was an American comic strip artist who created the original likenesses for characters published by Archie Comics and in the newspaper strip '' Archie''. Early life He was born in Stoc ...

's ''

Archie Comics Archie Comic Publications, Inc. (often referred to simply as Archie Comics) is an American comic book publisher headquartered in the village of Pelham, New York. The company's many titles feature the fictional teenagers Archie Andrews, Jug ...

'', who will receive their own title a year later. * ''

'' (1941 series) #5 -

* '' Smash Comics'' (

series) #29 -

* '' Star Spangled Comics'' (1941 series) #3 -

* ''

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series) #13 -

* '' Target Comics'' (1941 series) #10 -

* ''

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series) #25 -

* ''Wonderworld Comics'' #32 -

* ''

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series) #4 -

Specific date unknown

* In Norway, Jostein Øvrelid and Hallvard Sandnes start the long-running science fiction series ''Ingeniør Knut Berg på eventyr''. It will run until 1960. * ''

Mutt and Jeff ''Mutt and Jeff'' is a long-running and widely popular American newspaper comic strip created by cartoonist Bud Fisher in 1907 about "two mismatched wikt:tinhorn, tinhorns". It is commonly regarded as the first daily comic strip. The concept o ...

'' (1938 series) #3 -

. * Roberto Sgrilli's ''Formichino'' ends.

Births

April

* April 24: Gomaa Frahat, Egyptian political cartoonist, (d.

2021 Like the year 2020, 2021 was also heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the emergence of multiple Variants of SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 variants. The major global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, which began at the end of 2020, continued ...

June

* June 2:

Charlie Watts Charles Robert Watts (2 June 1941 – 24 August 2021) was an English musician who was the drummer of the Rolling Stones from 1963 until his death in 2021. Originally trained as a Graphic designer, graphic artist, Watts developed an interest i ...

, British rock drummer (

The Rolling Stones The Rolling Stones are an English Rock music, rock band formed in London in 1962. Active for over six decades, they are one of the most popular, influential, and enduring bands of the Album era, rock era. In the early 1960s, the band pione ...

) (made comic strips for his band's U.S. tour program and the back sleeve of their album ''

Between the Buttons Between is a preposition. It may also refer to: Arts and entertainment * Between (Frankmusik album), ''Between'' (Frankmusik album), a 2013 album by Frankmusik * "Between", a song by Jerry Cantrell from ''Boggy Depot'' * Between (TV series), ''Bet ...

''), (d.

). * June 15:

Neal Adams Neal Adams (June 15, 1941 – April 28, 2022) was an American comic book artist. He was the co-founder of the graphic design studio Continuity Associates, and was a Creator ownership, creators-rights advocate who helped secure a pension and re ...

, American comic book artist (''

'', ''

Superman vs. Muhammad Ali ''Superman vs. Muhammad Ali'' is an oversize celebrity comic book published by DC Comics in 1978. The 72-page book features Superman teaming up with the heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali to defeat an alien invasion of Earth, a story in w ...

'', ''

''), (d.

2022 The year began with another wave in the COVID-19 pandemic, with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, Omicron spreading rapidly and becoming the dominant variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus worldwide. Tracking a decrease in cases and deaths, 2022 saw ...

July

* July 13: Tom Palmer, American comic artist and inker (

Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...

), (d.

). * July 25: S. Clay Wilson, American underground comix artist ('' The Checkered Demon'', ''Captain Pissgums and His Pervert Pirates''), (d.

September

* September 26: Tom Veitch, American comic book writer (''

The Light and Darkness War ''The Light and Darkness War'' is a limited series, six-issue science fantasy comic book written by Tom Veitch and illustrated by Cam Kennedy. It was published by Epic Comics, an imprint of American company Marvel Comics. Titan Books released a ...

'', ''

Animal Man Animal Man (Bernhard "Buddy" Baker) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. As a result of being in proximity to an exploding extraterrestrial spaceship, Buddy Baker acquires the ability to temporarily "borrow" t ...

'', ''

Star Wars ''Star Wars'' is an American epic film, epic space opera media franchise created by George Lucas, which began with the Star Wars (film), eponymous 1977 film and Cultural impact of Star Wars, quickly became a worldwide popular culture, pop cu ...

''), (d.

October

* October 20: Leopold Lippens, Belgian politician (namesake of the Leopold Lippens Prize at the Comics Festival of

Knokke-Heist Knokke-Heist (; ) is a municipality in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Heist-aan-Zee, Knokke, Duinbergen, Ramskapelle and Westkapelle. On January 1, 2006, Knokke-Heist had a total population o ...

), (d.

November

* November 25: Philippe Honoré, French cartoonist (''

Charlie Hebdo ''Charlie Hebdo'' (; ) is a French satirical weekly magazine, featuring cartoons, reports, polemics, and jokes. The publication has been described as anti-racist, sceptical, secular, libertarian, and within the tradition of left-wing radicalism ...

''), (d.

2015 2015 was designated by the United Nations as: * International Year of Light * International Year of Soil __TOC__ Events January * January 1 – Lithuania officially adopts the euro as its currency, replacing the litas, and becomes ...

)

Deaths

January

* January 4: George Roller, British illustrator and comics artist, dies at age 84. * Specific date in January unknown: Jaime Tomás, Spanish comics artist, dies at age 31 or 32.

February

* February 13: J.B. Lowitz, American comics artist (''The Captain Kiddis Kids'', ''Swifty and his Wonderful Dream''), dies at age 57.

August

* August 13: John Stuart Blackton, British animator and film director (''

The Enchanted Drawing ''The Enchanted Drawing'' is a 1900 silent trick film directed by J. Stuart Blackton. It is best known for containing the first animated sequences recorded on standard picture film, which has led Blackton to be considered the father of Americ ...

'', '' Humorous Phases of Funny Faces''), dies at age 66. * August 19: Caumery, French comics writer ('' Bécassine''), dies at age 64.

October

* October 8: Win Smith, Canadian-American animator and comics artist (''Penguin Pete'', ''Looney Luke'', continued ''

'', worked on ''

Looney Tunes ''Looney Tunes'' is an American media franchise produced and distributed by Warner Bros. The franchise began as a series of animated short films that originally ran from 1930 to 1969, alongside its spin-off series ''Merrie Melodies'', during t ...

'' comics), dies at age 53. * October 14: Leoncio Martínez, aka Leo, Venezuelan journalist, playwright, illustrator, caricaturist and comics artist, dies at age 52. * October 22: Louis Markous, Ludwig Markous and/or Louis Marcoussis, French illustrator, painter and comics artist, dies at age 63.

November

* November 26: Patrick Kroon, Dutch caricaturist, painter, illustrator and comics artist, dies at age 69.

December

* December 4: Axel Bäckman, Swedish comics artist (''Påhittiga Johansson'', ''Rulle Rustibus''), dies at age 73. * December 21: Arthur Racey, Canadian illustrator, caricaturist, advertising and comics artist (''An Englishman in Canada''), dies at age 70 or 71. * December 31:

Sol Hess Sol Hess (born 1886, Philadelphia, PA – d. 1953) was an American typeface designer. After a three-year scholarship course at Pennsylvania Museum School of Industrial Design, he began at Lanston Monotype in 1902, rising to typographic mana ...

, American comics writer ('' The Nebbs''), dies at age 59.

First issues by title

*''

All-Flash ''All-Flash'', originally published as ''All-Flash Quarterly'', was a comic book magazine series published by All-American Publications and later National Periodicals (DC Comics) featuring superhero Jay Garrick, the original Flash. The series was ...

'' (Summer, National Comics) *''

All Winners Comics ''All Winners Comics'' is the name of two American comic book series of the 1940s, both were published by Marvel Comics' predecessor, Timely Comics, during the period fans and historians call the Golden Age of Comic Books. A superhero anthology co ...

'' (Summer,

) *'' Air Fighters Comics'' (November,

) *'' Captain Aero Comics'' (December, Helnit Publishing) *''

'' (March,

) *''Captain Fearless Comics'' (August, Helnit Publishing) *''

'' (March,

) *'' Cat-Man Comics'' (May, Helnit Publishing) *''

Classics Illustrated ''Classics Illustrated'' is an American comic book/magazine series featuring adaptations of literary classics such as '' Les Misérables'', ''Moby-Dick'', ''Hamlet'', and '' The Iliad''. Created by Albert Kanter, the series began publication ...

'' ( Gilberton) *''Gene Autry Comics'' (

) *''

'' (Fall, National Comics) *''

'' (Winter, National Comics) *''

'' (August,

) *

(September,

) *'' Star-Spangled Comics'' (October,

DC Comics DC Comics (originally DC Comics, Inc., and also known simply as DC) is an American comic book publisher owned by DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. DC is an initialism for "Detective Comics", an American comic book seri ...

) *'' Sub-Mariner Comics'' (Fall,

) *''The Eagle'' (July,

) *''U.S. Jones'' (November,

) *''

'' (Spring,

) *''Xmas Comics'' (November,

) *''

Young Allies (Marvel Comics) Young Allies is the name of three superhero teams appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Golden Age The Golden Age's Young Allies were a gang of kids who fought the Axis. Their line-up included the two key sidekicks (Bucky ...

'' (Summer,

)

Initial appearances by character name

* Anita Diminuta, created by

Jesús Blasco Jesús Blasco (3 November 1919 – 21 October 1995) was a Spanish author and artist of comic books, whose career covered most of the conventional history of comic strips. He worked extensively in British comics in the 1960s and 1970s. Career Blas ...

, in ''Mis Chicas'' *

, created by

and

, in ''

More Fun Comics ''More Fun Comics'', originally titled ''New Fun: The Big Comic Magazine'',''New Fun'' #v1#1 (Feb. 1935 ...

'' #73 (November), published by

Archie Andrews Archibald "Archie" Andrews, created in 1941 by publisher John L. Goldwater and artist Bob Montana in collaboration with writer Vic Bloom,

, created by

, in ''

'' #22, published by MLJ Magazines *Beast-Ruler, created by

George Tuska George Tuska (; April 26, 1916 – October 16, 2009),George Tuska
at the Captain Marvel Adventures ''Captain Marvel Adventures'' is a long running comic book anthology series that was published by Fawcett Comics, starring Captain Marvel during the Golden Age of Comic Books. Publication history The series was the first solo series starring th ...

'' #3 (September), published by

, created by Chuck Cuidera with input from both

and

, in ''

'' #1 (August), published by

Bucky Barnes James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Originally introduced as a sidekick to Captain America, the character was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby and first appeared in '' ...

, created by

Joe Simon Joseph Henry Simon (born Hymie Simon; October 11, 1913 – December 14, 2011) was an American comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. Simon created or co-created many important characters in the 1930s–1940s Golden Age of Comic Books ...

and

Jack Kirby Jack Kirby (; born Jacob Kurtzberg; August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994) was an American comics artist, comic book artist, widely regarded as one of the medium's major innovators and one of its most prolific and influential creators. He grew ...

, in ''

'' #1 (March), published by

Captain America Captain America is a superhero created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby who appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in '' Captain America Comics'' #1, published on December 20, 1940, by Timely C ...

, created by

and

, in ''

'' #1 (March), published by

* Captain Marvel Jr., created by

France Herron Francis Edward Herron (July 23, 1917 – September 2, 1966) was an American comic book writer and editor active in the 1940s–1960s, mainly for DC Comics. He is credited with co-creating Captain Marvel Jr. and the Red Skull, as well as such c ...

and

Mac Raboy Emmanuel "Mac" Raboy (April 9, 1914 – December 12, 1967) was an American comics artist best known for his comic-book work on Fawcett Comics' Captain Marvel Jr.Brent Frankenhoff & Maggie Thompson ''The Greatest Comic Book Covers Of All Time'' ...

, in ''

'' #25 (December), published by

* Captain Nazi, created by C. C. Beck and Bill Parker, in ''

'' #21 (December), published by

* Cat-Man, created by Irwin Hason, in ''Cat-Man'' #1 (May), published by Helnit Publishing *

Doctor Mid-Nite Doctor Mid-Nite (or Doctor Midnight) is the name of multiple superheroes published in American comic books by DC Comics. The original version of the character was first created by writer Charles Reizenstein and artist Stanley Josephs Aschmeier in ...

, created by Charles Reizenstein and Stanley Aschmeier, in ''

'' #25 (April), published by

* Dummy, created by

and

Mort Meskin Morton Meskin (May 30, 1916 – March 29, 1995)Social Security Death Index, SS# 071-16-1099. was an American comic book artist best known for his work in the 1940s Golden Age of Comic Books, well into the late-1950s and 1960s Silver Age. Early li ...

, in ''

'' #1 (December), published by

* Firebrand, created by S. M. Iger and Reed Crandall, in ''

'' #1 (August), published by

, created by

and

George Papp George Edward Papp (January 20, 1916 – August 8, 1989) was an American comics artist best known as one of the principal artists on the long-running DC Comics series ''Superboy''. Papp also co-created Green Arrow with Mort Weisinger and Congo B ...

, in ''

More Fun Comics ''More Fun Comics'', originally titled ''New Fun: The Big Comic Magazine'',''New Fun'' #v1#1 (Feb. 1935 ...

'' #73, published by

Human Bomb The Human Bomb is a fictional superhero published by DC Comics. He first appeared in ''Police Comics'' #1 (August 1941), and was created by writer and artist Paul Gustavson. Publication history The Human Bomb was first published by Quality Comics ...

, created by

Paul Gustavson Paul Gustavson (né Karl Paul Gustafson; August 16, 1916 – April 29, 1977) was a Finnish-American comic-book writer and artist. His most notable creations during the Golden Age of Comic Books were Human Bomb, The Human Bomb for Quality Comics, ...

, in ''

'' #1 (August), published by

Ian Karkull Ian Karkull is a supervillain in comic books published by DC Comics. He first appeared in ''More Fun Comics'' #69 (August 1941) as a foe of the sorcerer Doctor Fate. He later became a recurring foe of the All-Star Squadron and the Justice Society o ...

, created by

and Howard Sherman, in ''

More Fun Comics ''More Fun Comics'', originally titled ''New Fun: The Big Comic Magazine'',''New Fun'' #v1#1 (Feb. 1935 ...

'' #69 (August), published by

Jester A jester, also known as joker, court jester, or fool, was a member of the household of a nobleman or a monarch kept to entertain guests at the royal court. Jesters were also travelling performers who entertained common folk at fairs and town ma ...

, created by

, in '' Smash Comics'' #22 (May), published by

Johnny Quick Johnny Quick may refer to: * Johnny Quick (Crime Syndicate) * Johnny Quick (Johnny Chambers) See also * Jonathan Quick, hockey player {{dab ...

, created by

, in ''

More Fun Comics ''More Fun Comics'', originally titled ''New Fun: The Big Comic Magazine'',''New Fun'' #v1#1 (Feb. 1935 ...

'' #71 (September), published by

Midnight Midnight is the transition time from one day to the next – the moment when the date changes, on the local official clock time for any particular jurisdiction. By clock time, midnight is the opposite of noon, differing from it by 12 hours. ...

created by Jack Cole, in '' Smash Comics'' #18 (January). published by

, created by Charlie Sultan, in ''

'' #11 (February), published by

Miss America Miss America is an annual competition that is open to women from the United States between the ages of 18 and 28. Originating in 1921 as a "bathing beauty revue", the contest is judged on competition segments with scoring percentages: ''Priva ...

, created by

Elmer Wexler Elmer Wexler (August 14, 1918 - October 3, 2007) was an American illustrator and cartoonist. He is most famous for his work on comic strips and comic books in the 1940s, including being the inventor of the DC comic hero '' Miss America'' in 1941. ...

, in ''

'' #1 (August), published by

Nabu Nabu (, ) is the Babylonian patron god of literacy, scribes, wisdom, and the rational arts. He is associated with the classical planet Mercury in Babylonian astronomy. Etymology and meaning The Akkadian means 'announcer' or 'authorised pe ...

, created by

and Howard Sherman, in ''

More Fun Comics ''More Fun Comics'', originally titled ''New Fun: The Big Comic Magazine'',''New Fun'' #v1#1 (Feb. 1935 ...

'' #67 (May), published by

Nelvana of the Northern Lights Nelvana of the Northern Lights is a Canadian comic book character and the first Canadian national superhero, debuting in Hillborough Studios' ''Triumph-Adventure Comics'' #1 (August 1941). She is also Superhero#Growth in diversity, one of the firs ...

, created by Adrian Dingle, in '' Triumph-Adventure Comics'' #1 (August), published by Hillborough Studios *

Pat Dugan Patrick "Pat" Dugan is a superhero in the DC Comics Universe. The former adult sidekick to teenage superhero Sylvester Pemberton, the Star-Spangled Kid, Dugan is a gifted mechanic known for inventions such as the Star Rocket Racer. Originally ca ...

(Stripesy), created by

Jerry Siegel Jerome "Jerry" Siegel ( ; October 17, 1914 – January 28, 1996) Roger Stern. ''Superman: Sunday Classics: 1939–1943'' DC Comics/ Kitchen Sink Press, Inc./ Sterling Publishing; 2006 was an American comic book writer. He was the co-creator of ...

, in ''

'' #40 (September), published by

* Paul Kirk / Manhunter, in ''

'' #58 (January), published by

Penguin Penguins are a group of aquatic flightless birds from the family Spheniscidae () of the order Sphenisciformes (). They live almost exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere. Only one species, the Galápagos penguin, is equatorial, with a sm ...

, created by

and

Bob Kane Robert Kane ( Kahn ; October 24, 1915 – November 3, 1998) was an American comic book writer, animator, and artist who created Batman and many early related characters for DC Comics. He was inducted into the comic book industry's Jack Kirby ...

, in ''

'' #58, published by

Phantom Lady Phantom Lady is a fictional superheroine appearing in media published by Quality Comics and DC Comics. She was created by the Eisner & Iger studio, one of the first to produce comics on demand for publishers. The character's early adventures we ...

, created by Arthur Peddy, in ''

'' #1 (August), published by

, created by Jack Cole, in ''

'' #1, published by

Queen Bee A queen bee is typically an adult, mated female ( gyne) that lives in a colony or hive of honey bees. With fully developed reproductive organs, the queen is usually the mother of most, if not all, of the bees in the beehive. Queens are develope ...

, created by Ken Fitch and Bernard Baily, in ''

'' #42 (November), published by

Red Skull The Red Skull is the alias of several supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by France Herron, Jack Kirby, and Joe Simon, the character first appeared in ''Captain America Comics'' #1 (March 1941), in ...

, created by

and

, in '' Captain America Comic'' #7 (October), published by

Sandy Hawkins Sanderson "Sandy" Hawkins, formerly known as Sandy the Golden Boy, Sands, Sand and currently known as Sandman, is a character appearing in comics published by DC Comics. He was created by writer Mort Weisinger and artist Paul Norris, he first ap ...

, created by

and

, in ''

'' #69 (December), published by

Sargon the Sorcerer Sargon the Sorcerer is the name of several fictional characters appearing in DC Comics. The first version of the character appeared in 1941, during the period known to fans as the Golden Age. The original incarnation of the character is John Sarge ...

, created by

Steve Niles Steve Niles (born June 21, 1965) is an American comic book author and novelist, known for works such as '' 30 Days of Night'', '' Criminal Macabre: A Cal McDonald Mystery'', '' Simon Dark'', ''Mystery Society'', '' Batman: Gotham County Line'', '' ...

and

Scott Hampton Scott Hampton (born April 10, 1959) is an American comic book artist known for his painted artwork. He is the brother of fellow comics-creator Bo Hampton. Andelman, Bob"Scott Hampton & Bo Hampton Interview,"''A Spirited Life'' (July 17, 2006). ...

, in ''

'' #26 (May), published by

Scarecrow A scarecrow is a decoy or mannequin that is often in the shape of a human. Humanoid scarecrows are usually dressed in old clothes and placed in open fields to discourage birds from disturbing and feeding on recently cast seed and growing crops. ...

, created by

and

, in ''

'' #3 (September), published by

Seven Soldiers of Victory The Seven Soldiers of Victory (also known as Law's Legionnaires) is a team of fictional comic book superheroes in the DC Comics universe. They first appeared in '' Leading Comics'' #1 (Winter 1941), and were created by Mort Weisinger and Mort M ...

, created by

and

, in ''

'' #1, published by

Shade Shade, Shades or Shading may refer to: * Shade (color), a mixture of a color with black (often generalized as any variety of a color) * Shade (shadow), the blocking of sunlight * Shades or sunglasses * Shading, a process used in art and graphic ...

, created by

and

, in ''

'' #43 (December), published by

Shining Knight Shining Knight (; ) is the name of multiple fictional superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The original version was created by Creig Flessel and first appeared in ''Adventure Comics'' #66 (September 1941). Fict ...

, created by Creig Flessel, in ''

'' #66 (September), published by

, created by

and

, in ''

More Fun Comics ''More Fun Comics'', originally titled ''New Fun: The Big Comic Magazine'',''New Fun'' #v1#1 (Feb. 1935 ...

'' #73 (November), published by

* Starman, created by

, in ''

'' #61 (April), published by

* Star-Spangled Kid, created by

, in ''

'' #40 (September), published by

Tarantula Tarantulas comprise a group of large and often hairy spiders of the family Theraphosidae. , 1,100 species have been identified, with 166 genera. The term "tarantula" is usually used to describe members of the family Theraphosidae, although ...

, created by

, in '' Star-Spangled Comics'' #1 (October), published by

Vigilante Vigilantism () is the act of preventing, investigating, and punishing perceived offenses and crimes without legal authority. A vigilante is a person who practices or partakes in vigilantism, or undertakes public safety and retributive justice ...

, created by

and

, in ''

'' #42 (November), published by

Wildfire A wildfire, forest fire, or a bushfire is an unplanned and uncontrolled fire in an area of Combustibility and flammability, combustible vegetation. Depending on the type of vegetation present, a wildfire may be more specifically identified as a ...

, created by Robert Turner and

Jim Mooney James Noel Mooney (August 13, 1919 – March 30, 2008) was an Americans, American comics artist best known for his long tenure at DC Comics and as the signature artist of Supergirl, as well as a Marvel Comics inker and Spider-Man artist, both ...

, in '' Smash Comics'' #25, published by

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