Today is Wonder Woman Day. Let's celebrate Jenette Kahn, the first woman to become publisher of a major comic book house! As Editor-in-Chief and then President of DC Comics, Kahn helped transform the industry in a multitude of ways, not the least of which, included the addition of more women in the industry and establishing extensive rights for creators. She launched two groundbreaking DC imprints Vertigo and Milestone Media. In 2000 the Library of Congress honored her as a Living Legend for her contributions to America’s cultural heritage. In 2002 she left DC and went on to create her own film production company, Double Nickel Entertainment. Happy Wonder Woman Day!
photo: Promotional image of Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman for the television series Wonder Woman (1975–1979)
This interview by Paul Levitz is not to be missed. Kahn answers the big comic question - art or commerce?
Enjoy this conversation between Kahn and Liz Mason, manager of Quimby's Bookstore in Chicago. This conversation is made possible by ChicagoHumanities.org and the video is produced by Pentimenti Productions.
photo from The Comics Journal #37 (Fantagraphics, December 1977), interview by Stan Timmon
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