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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 1940–1949. 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 ''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.〔 Although published in Philadelphia, Novelty Press's editorial offices were in New York City. == History == Novelty Press launched its first title, ''Target Comics'', debuted with a cover date of February 1940, followed shortly thereafter by ''Blue Bolt''. ''Target Comics'' featured such stars as Bull's-Eye Bill, Lucky Byrd, and The White Streak (''Targets first superhero). Material for the book was supplied by Funnies, Inc., a packager also responsible for many of Marvel Comics' early characters.〔Markstein, Don. ("Target & the Targeteers'' ) at Don Markstein's Toonopedia. Retrieved July 11, 2008.〕 Creators included Bill Everett, Joe Simon, and Tarpé Mills. Basil Wolverton's Spacehawk (which originated in ''Circus'' comics) made its ''Target Comics'' debut with issue #5, and ran for many issues. The superhero Target, created by cartoonist Dick Briefer under the pen nam "Dick Hamilton", was introduced in issue #10 (Nov. 1940), accompanied by the Targeteers the following issue.〔 The ''Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide'' suggests that the first comic book letter column may have appeared in ''Target Comics'' #6. The page in question also has an early mention of comic-book collecting.)〔Overstreet, Robert M. ''Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide'', vol. 33. House of Collectibles, 2003.〕 ''Blue Bolts title character superhero was created by Joe Simon, and ''Blue Bolt'' #2 (July 1940) featured the first pairing of the longstanding and pioneering creative team of Simon and Jack Kirby.〔 ''4 Most'', launched in 1941, was Novelty's answer to DC Comics' omnibus title ''World's Finest Comics'' and All American's ''Comic Cavalcade''.〔 ''Young King Cole'', debuting in 1945, was an anthology title headlined by one the comic genre's first private detectives.〔Markstein, Don. ("Young King Cole" ) at Don Markstein's Toonopedia. Retrieved July 11, 2008.〕 In 1949, due to the growing criticism over violence in comic books, Novelty Press sold its assets to ''Blue Bolt'' cover artist L.B. Cole.〔Markstein, Don. ("Blue Bolt," Don Markstein's Toonopedia. ) Retrieved July 11, 2008.〕 Using his new assets, Cole began his own company, Star Publications. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Novelty Press」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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