Martin Goodman founded the company later known as Marvel Comics under the name Timely Publications in 1939. Martin Goodman, a pulp magazine publisher who had started with a Western pulp in 1933, was expanding into the emerging—and by then already highly popular—new medium of comic books. Launching his new line from his existing company's offices at 330 West 42nd Street, New York City, he officially held the titles of editor, managing editor, and business manager, with Abraham Goodman officially listed as publisher. COUNT 5
QSN1 Who originally founded Marvel Comics? ANS1 Martin Goodman QSN2 What was the original name of Marvel Comics? ANS2 Timely Publications QSN3 When was Marvel founded? ANS3 1939 QSN4 In what city was Marvel based when it was founded? ANS4 New York City QSN5 What was Abraham Goodman's official title when Marvel was founded? ANS5 publisher