Fred Iger

Fred Iger
Born(1924-07-12)July 12, 1924
DiedApril 10, 2015(2015-04-10) (aged 90)
Occupation(s)American Comics Group owner
National Periodical Publications co-owner (1948–1961)
Spouses
  • Sonia Donenfeld Iger
  • Arlene Iger
ChildrenSteven Iger, Judy Iger
RelativesHarry Donenfeld (father-in-law)
Irwin Donenfeld (brother-in-law)

Frederick Hillel Iger (July 12, 1924 – April 10, 2015)[1][2] was an American comic book publisher, associated for many years with the media figure Harry Donenfeld. (Iger's first marriage was to Donenfeld's daughter, and his second marriage was to Donenfeld's ex-daughter-in-law.) Iger was an owner of American Comics Group from 1943 to 1967, and co-owner of National Periodical Publications (otherwise known as DC Comics) from 1948–1961.

Iger is not known to be related to pioneering comic book packager Jerry Iger.

  1. ^ Vance, Michael, ed. (1996). Forbidden Adventures: The History of the American Comics Group. Greenwood Press. ISBN 0313296782.
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