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Founded by Ray Herman in 1945.1
Private company
Orbit Publications
Defunct American comic book publishing company
Orbit Publications, also known as Orbit-Wanted, was an American comic book publishing house operated by the female publisher, editor, and cartoonist Ray Herman during the Golden Age of Comic Books. The company was co-owned by Herman and Marjorie May (niece of World Color Press owner Roswell Messing, Sr.).2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1945Founded1
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Orbit Publications, also known as Orbit-Wanted, was an American comic book publishing house operated by the female publisher, editor, and cartoonist Ray Herman during the Golden Age of Comic Books. The company was co-owned by Herman and Marjorie May (niece of World Color Press owner Roswell Messing, Sr.).2
Leadership
Who has led Orbit Publications, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderRay Herman1
Timeline
- 1945Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaOrbit Publications
- WikidataQ7100045
Sources
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- 1WikidataOrbit Publications on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaOrbit Publications on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsOrbit Publications photo by Syd Shores (signed), Public domain