Fred Iger
Fred Iger | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 12, 1924 |
| Died | April 10, 2015 (aged 90) |
| Occupation(s) | National Periodical Publications co-owner (1948–1961) |
| Spouses |
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| Children | Steven Iger, Judy Iger |
| Relatives | Harry Donenfeld (father-in-law) Irwin Donenfeld (brother-in-law) |
Frederick Hillel Iger (July 12, 1924 – April 10, 2015)
Iger is not known to be related to pioneering
Biography
Early career
Iger started out as a
Sangor Studio and American Comics Group
In 1940 Iger joined Benjamin W. Sangor's "Sangor Shop" until 1943. (Harry Donenfeld was co-owner of the studio during this period as well,[3] up until the early 1960s, though he was severely incapacitated and out of the business after an accident in 1962).[5] Sangor started American Comics Group (ACG) in 1943, and in 1947 Iger bought in (thanks to his father-in-law Donenfeld).[6] At ACG during this period Iger edited, ordered paper, negotiated with printers, and did the taxes.[citation needed] His title was Business Manager and, later, Publisher.[citation needed]
In 1955, Iger bought out Sangor's share from his widow Francis[7] (Sangor having died c. 1953[8] or 1955;[9] sources differ) becoming sole owner of ACG for the rest of the company history.
DC Comics
Iger's father-in-law Donenfeld staked Iger again in 1948, when Iger was made a co-owner of
Later career
Iger owned the commercial photo board company Film Reproductions, from 1993 to 1997.[3]
Personal life
Iger was first married to Sonia Donenfeld,[10] sister of Irwin Donenfeld.[11] He later married Arlene, Irwin Donenfeld's ex-wife.[3] He died in 2015, aged 90.[2]
References
- ISBN 0313296782.
- ^ a b "Frederick Hillel Iger". Digital Memorial. Archived from the original on December 22, 2016. Retrieved January 16, 2016. Full name and life dates only.
- ^ a b c d e Bails, Jerry; Ware, Hames (eds.). "Iger, Fred". Who's Who of American Comic Books, 1928–1999. Archived from the original on March 17, 2017.
- ^ "DCHISTORY-9". dccomicsartists.com. Retrieved 2021-11-13.
- ^ "Donenfeld, Harry" at Bails, Ware. Archived from the original on Augustu 1, 2017.
- ^ Jones, Gerard. Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters and the Birth of the Comic Book (Basic Books, 2004), p. 222.
- ^ "Sangor, Francis" [sic], at Bails, Ware. Archived from the original on February 7, 2017.
- ^ "Sangor, Ben" at Bails, Ware. Archived March 18, 2012, at the Wayback Machine.
- ISBN 0-313-29678-2.
- ^ "Donenfeld, Sonia" at Bails, Ware
- ^ "Donenfeld, Irwin" at Bails, Ware.
External links
- "DC's 'Other' Comics: American Comics Group," DCComicsArtists.com
- "The History of Comic Books: The Newsstand Period," TheComicBooks.com