Funnies Inc.
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Funnies Inc. was an early American comic book packager that supplied comic book content to publishers in the late 1930s and 1940s. Founded by Lloyd Jacquet in 1939, Funnies Inc. played a significant role in the Golden Age of Comic Books.
History[edit | edit source]
Funnies Inc. was established by Lloyd Jacquet, a former editor at Centaur Publications. The company was one of the first to provide complete comic book packages to publishers, which included scripts, artwork, and covers. This business model allowed publishers to enter the comic book market without having to maintain a full-time staff of writers and artists.
Notable Works[edit | edit source]
One of Funnies Inc.'s most significant contributions to the comic book industry was the creation of Marvel Comics #1 for Timely Publications, the predecessor of Marvel Comics. This issue featured the first appearances of the Human Torch and Namor the Sub-Mariner, two characters who would become iconic in the Marvel Universe.
Key Personnel[edit | edit source]
- Lloyd Jacquet - Founder and editor
- Carl Burgos - Artist and creator of the Human Torch
- Bill Everett - Artist and creator of Namor the Sub-Mariner
- Paul Gustavson - Artist known for his work on various characters
Impact on the Industry[edit | edit source]
Funnies Inc. was instrumental in shaping the early comic book industry by providing high-quality content that helped establish the popularity of the medium. Their work laid the foundation for many of the characters and stories that would become central to the Marvel Universe.
Decline and Legacy[edit | edit source]
As the comic book industry evolved, the demand for packagers like Funnies Inc. decreased. By the mid-1940s, many publishers had established their own in-house production teams, leading to the decline of companies like Funnies Inc. Despite this, the impact of Funnies Inc. on the comic book industry remains significant, particularly through their early work with Timely Publications.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Golden Age of Comic Books
- Marvel Comics
- Timely Publications
- Human Torch (android)
- Namor the Sub-Mariner
- Lloyd Jacquet
- Carl Burgos
- Bill Everett
- Paul Gustavson
Categories[edit | edit source]
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