1934 in comics
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July
- Famous FunniesFamous FunniesFamous Funnies is an American publication of the 1930s that represents what popular culture historians consider the first true American comic book, following seminal precursors.-Immediate precursors:...
#1 (Eastern Color Printing) - The first full-color comic book sold to the public. It set the standard of 68 pages, including covers, and sold for 10 cents. Early issues of this series, starting with #1, advertised the contents as "100 Comics and Games - Puzzles - Magic."
September
- Famous Funnies #2 (Eastern Color Printing) - With this issue, Famous FunniesFamous FunniesFamous Funnies is an American publication of the 1930s that represents what popular culture historians consider the first true American comic book, following seminal precursors.-Immediate precursors:...
would become the first monthly newsstand comic publication.
First issues by title
- Famous FunniesFamous FunniesFamous Funnies is an American publication of the 1930s that represents what popular culture historians consider the first true American comic book, following seminal precursors.-Immediate precursors:...
on newsstands in May, cover dated July, published by Eastern Color Printing CompanyEastern color printing companyThe Eastern Color Printing Company was a company which published comic books, beginning in 1933. At first it was only newspaper comic strip reprints, but later on original material was published. Eastern Color Printing was incorporated in 1928, and soon became successful by printing color...
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