Maurice Coyne (publisher)

Not to be confused with hard rock guitarist Maurice Coyne.
Maurice Coyne
Born
Morris Cohen

(1901-09-15)September 15, 1901[1]
New York City, U.S.[1]
DiedMay 9, 1971(1971-05-09) (aged 69)
New York City, U.S.[2]
Occupation(s)Publisher, accountant, business manager
Known forCo-founder of Columbia Publications
Co-founder of Archie Comics
Co-founder of Belmont Books
TitleCFO (Archie)
SpouseRuth[1]

Maurice Coyne (born Morris Cohen, September 15, 1901 – May 9, 1971) was an American publisher of magazines, books, and comic books; together with Louis Silberkleit and John L. Goldwater, he co-founded the company that became known as Archie Comics. With Silberkleit and Goldwater, Coyne also published pulp magazines as part of Columbia Publications, and paperback originals with Belmont Books.

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  2. ^ "Obituaries: Maurice Coyne," Putnam County Courier (May 11, 1971).