William Maxwell Gaines was an American comic book publisher, writer and editor. He is best known for publishing EC Comics and Mad Magazine and for his testimony to U.S. Congress in 1954 regarding the content of comic books in the pre-code era.
Fast Facts:
- Born: March 1, 1922
- More commonly known as Bill Gaines
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
- Died: June 3, 1992
- Notable Work(s): EC Comics & Mad
- Award(s): Eisner Award for "Hall of Fame" (1993)
- Published Mad for over 40 years
Bill Gaines News, Articles and Blogs
Google Blog Search: Bill Gaines | William Gaines
Cinematical: "Mad Magazine Publisher William M. Gaines Gets a Biopic" (2007)
Instant Classics: "What, Me Gone?"
Comic Art & Graffix Gallery: William Gaines Interview #1 | #2
Reason Magazine: The Long, Gory Life of EC Comics
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