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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.
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.
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 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.
Pulp writer Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson founded National Allied Publications in 1934. The following year the company published New Fun —the first comic book to feature entirely new material rather than reprints of newspaper strips.
Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson was honored with a posthumous Eisner Award at San Diego Comic Con in 2008 for his contributions to the comic book industry. He was the founder of DC Comics, was the first publisher to see the sketch of Superman, hired Siegel and Shuster and was the first publisher to use all original scripts and art in comic books.
