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Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson (born as Malcolm Strain, January 7, 1890 – September 21, 1965) was an American pulp magazine writer and entrepreneur who pioneered the American comic book, publishing the first such periodical consisting solely of original material rather than reprints of newspaper comic strips.
Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson (b. January 7, 1890 – d.September 21, 1965) was the founder of DC Comics. After leaving the Army, Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson became a writer for pulp magazines, he would later adapt many of the stories he wrote during this period into comic strip form.
In the mid-1930′s, Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson created the foundation of what has become one of the most enduring icons of modern American culture–the comic book featuring original scripts and artwork.
Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, a true pioneer in the world of comics. In 1934, he had a bold vision to publish original comic magazines, a venture that was risky amid the Great Depression. But “The Major” as he was known, persevered and laid the foundation for what we now know as DC Comics, which has thrived for over 85 years.
Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson was an American pulp magazine writer and entrepreneur who pioneered the American comic book, publishing the first such periodical consisting solely of original material rather than reprints of newspaper comic strips.
Sep 2, 2019 · On May 23, 1864, Wheeler was promoted to Assistant Surgeon and assigned to the Union Army’s 8 th Tennessee Cavalry Regiment Along with the job of surgeon came a change in rank. Like all surgeon’s serving in the Union army, he was assigned the rank of Major.
A historical essay provides an in depth look at the formation of National Allied Publications created by Wheeler-Nicholson, which would go on to become DC Comics. The legendary Jim Steranko (Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.) provides the Foreword.
