Bill Gaines was an American publisher and editor who took over EC Comics after his father M.C. Gaines died in 1947. He ran its horror, crime and science fiction line, including Tales from the Crypt, and published MAD until 1992.
Name
Bill Gaines
Roles
Editor, Writer
Issues
Series
Collected Editions
Awards
ComicsPRO Industry Memorial Award (2016), Ghastly Awards - Hall of Fame Inductee (2012), Harvey Award - Jack Kirby Hall of Fame - Retroactive (1997), Eisner Awards - Hall of Fame (1993), Inkpot Award (1990)
Also Known As
William Gaines
Gender
Male
Birth Date
March 1, 1922
Death Date
June 3, 1992
Country
United States
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