Novelty Press

Novelty Press
Parent companyCurtis Publishing Company
Founded1940
Defunct1949
Country of originUnited States
Headquarters locationNew York City
Key peopleDick Briefer, Joe Simon, Jack Kirby
Publication typesComic books
Fiction genresSuperhero, Crime

Novelty Press (a.k.a. Premium Service Co., Inc.; a.k.a. Novelty Publications; a.k.a. Premier Group) was an American Golden Age comic-book publisher that operated from 1940 to 1949. It was the comic book imprint of Curtis Publishing Company, publisher of The Saturday Evening Post. Among Novelty's best-known and longest-running titles were the companion titles Blue Bolt and Target Comics.

During its nine-year run, Novelty had a roster of creators that included Al Avison, Dan Barry, Carl Burgos, L.B. Cole, Bill Everett, Al Gabriele, Joe Gill, Tom Gill, Jack Kirby, Tarpé Mills, Al Plastino, Don Rico, Joe Simon, Mickey Spillane, and Basil Wolverton.[1]

Although published in Philadelphia, Novelty Press's editorial offices were in New York City.

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