Gold Key Comics sold

[StarBrand]

I received a text yesterday from one of my sons who said a friend of his from church just bought Gold Key Comics. I was obviously startled to hear that. My son had never heard of Gold Key Comics. I have confirmed this did happen. I told my son I’d like to interview the gentlemen who bought Gold Key. If I do I shall post a link here.

[ckb]

Wikipedia was updated immediately:

https://www.cbr.com/gold-key-comics-new-ownership/

Gold Key Comics is owned by Gold Key Entertainment LLC, which is comprised of business partners and comic book enthusiasts Lance Linderman, Adam Brooks, Mike Dynes, and Arnold Guerrero.

[Chiclo]

I am particularly glad that the stench of Nicky B was not involved.

[greg]

I am particularly glad that the stench of Nicky B was not involved.

From what I can tell, he never spends money. He pretends things are public domain and that he "acquires" them (for free).

[Chiclo]

I am particularly glad that the stench of Nicky B was not involved.

From what I can tell, he never spends money. He pretends things are public domain and that he "acquires" them (for free).

He buys stuff from time to time. Such gems as the Chaos comics universe, minus Lady Death. I suspect the groups he buys from may have outstanding gambling debts.

[nycjadie]

That’s great that the rights might get a new life and that a fan has them. Based on that article, I hope the owner is able to hone the story and vision a bit more. I’d love to see some comics!

[StarBrand]

The CBR article on this states that part of the purchase price was a TMNT #1. I wonder what percentage of it was covered by that one book. It’s amazing to think about.

[Ryan]

I listened to the podcast in that article, and it looks like buying Gold Key only means he bought the Gold Key name and logo. The Gold Key characters have been owned by other entities since Gold Key stopped publishing in the 80s. While it's a cool idea he doesn't seem to have a whole bunch of knowledge about Gold Key (none prior to 6 months ago) and has no experience publishing or making comics. Why would the licensors (is it Dreamworks now? I forget) license the characters out to a publisher with no experience just because he owns the name of the original publisher? It sounds like they have good intentions and I hope they can find success, but I don't think this means they'll be publishing a new Magnus, Solar, and Turok universe any time soon.

[magnusr]

I listened to the podcast in that article, and it looks like buying Gold Key only means he bought the Gold Key name and logo. The Gold Key characters have been owned by other entities since Gold Key stopped publishing in the 80s.

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It sounds like they have good intentions and I hope they can find success, but I don't think this means they'll be publishing a new Magnus, Solar, and Turok universe any time soon.

Unfortunately that was my interpretation as well. He talked about properties being tied up and specifically going after a property that happens to be separate from all others (Boris Karloff).

/Magnus

[Ryan]

Unfortunately that was my interpretation as well. He talked about properties being tied up and specifically going after a property that happens to be separate from all others (Boris Karloff).

/Magnus

Yeah that might be a good way to start, find some of the lesser valued licenses and try to build from there. M.A.R.S. Patrol, Dagar, Tragg etc. could all be cool if you could find the legal owner and license for cheap. Another way could be to do original concepts that are similar to Gold Key books. Either way comics is a tough business, maybe they can find a niche.