International Gold Key Comics
International Gold Key Comics was an American comic book publisher that existed from 1962 to 1984. It was a subsidiary of Western Publishing, which also published the Gold Key Comics line in the United States.
Origins
International Gold Key Comics was founded in 1962 to publish Gold Key Comics titles for distribution outside of the United States. Initially, the company only published reprints of existing Gold Key titles, but it soon began publishing original material as well.
Overseas Markets
International Gold Key Comics distributed its titles to countries all over the world, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. The company’s titles were particularly popular in the United Kingdom, where they were published by Fleetway Publications.
Titles
International Gold Key Comics published a wide variety of titles, including:
* Comic adaptations of popular TV shows, such as “The Twilight Zone” and “Star Trek”
* Superhero comics, featuring characters such as The Shadow and Solarman
* Funny animal comics, such as “Uncle Scrooge” and “Donald Duck”
* Western comics, such as “The Lone Ranger” and “Buffalo Bill”
Artists and Writers
International Gold Key Comics employed a number of talented artists and writers, including:
* Artists: Jesse Marsh, Jack Sparling, and Frank Springer
* Writers: Del Connell, Gaylord DuBois, and Carl Fallberg
Decline and Closure
In the early 1980s, International Gold Key Comics began to experience financial difficulties. The company was also facing competition from other comic book publishers, such as Marvel and DC Comics. By 1984, International Gold Key Comics was closed down.
Legacy
International Gold Key Comics played an important role in the spread of American comic books around the world. The company’s titles were enjoyed by readers of all ages and helped to introduce new generations to the world of comics.
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