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Comic Book Publishers

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Crime, horror, science fiction and adventure are all fodder for comic book publishers. The 20th century saw the introduction of superheroes and the villains they had to face. Comic books have a loyal band of fans and their characters have spawned TV shows, movies, video games and other merchandise. The secret to a successful edition is an imaginative plot, well-executed artwork and staying faithful to the characters. Two publishers have dominated the industry and they are DC Comics and Marvel Comics.

DC Comics is a subsidiary of Time-Warner and the company made its name, largely due to Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. Interest in Batman, which began in 1939, is still going strong today as a result of the movie, Batman Begins.