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| Founded | 1949 |
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| Founder | L. B. Cole Gerhard Kramer |
| Defunct | 1954 |
| Country of origin | United States of America |
| Headquarters location | New York City (1949–1950) Buffalo, New York (1950–1954) |
| Key people | L. B. Cole |
| Publication types | Comic books |
| Fiction genres | Crime, romance, horror, funny animal |
Star Publications, Inc. was a Golden Age American comic book publisher, operating during the years 1949–1954. Founded by artist/editor L. B. Cole and lawyer Gerhard Kramer,[1] Star specialized in horror, crime, and romance comics — but also published funny animal stories.[2] Star was originally based in New York City before relocating to Buffalo, New York.
Notable creators who contributed to Star Publications titles included Nina Albright, Tex Blaisdell, Frank Frazetta, Milt Hammer, Alvin Hollingsworth, Joe Kubert, Pat Masulli, and Wally Wood. Co-owner Cole contributed many of his distinctive cover illustrations. Bruno Premiani worked as an editor at the company.
- ^ Kramer bio, Who's Who of American Comic Books, 1928–1999. Accessed July 29, 2011.
- ^ Sibra, Steve. "Another Side of L.B. Cole: The Funny Animal Comics of Star Publications," Comic Book Marketplace vol. 2, #43 (Jan. 1997), pp. 34-38.