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Jenette Kahn (/ k ɑː n /; born May 16, 1947) is an American comic book editor and executive. She joined DC Comics in 1976 as publisher, and five years later was promoted to president. In 1989, she stepped down as publisher and assumed the title of editor-in-chief while retaining the office of president.
Jenette Kahn is a producer and executive who worked on films like Gran Torino and The Book of Henry. She was also the editor-in-chief and publisher of DC Comics for 26 years, from 1976 to 2002.
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Horror. Sci-fi. DC. Jenette Kahn (b. May 16, 1947) is a writer. Kahn was 28 in 1976 when she became publisher of National Periodical Publications home to over five thousand characters, including Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. As it turned out, her first task was to convince the head of Warner Publishing to keep...
Mar 25, 2024 · The former DC head introduces the Folio Society's deluxe edition of Batman comics from 1939 to 1989. She explains her choices and shares some stories she had to leave out, such as Arkham Asylum and The Joker's Journal.
Nov 2, 2023 · Jenette Kahn shares her insights on the Golden Age of DC Comics and her role in shaping the industry. Learn how she selected 18 classic comics for Folio's DC Comics: The Golden Age, and how she fostered the creativity and diversity of the characters and creators.
May 16, 2022 · UPDATED 5/16/22: Jenette Kahn turns 75! Perfect time to re-present this piece by Paul Levitz from 2019. Dig it. — Dan — Former DC chief Jenette Kahn is, from a distance, one of the prime engines driving 13th Dimension. Not through any direct contact, mind you, but through her considerable influence.
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Jenette Kahn is a New York-based producer and partner of Double Nickel Entertainment. She is also a former publisher and editor-in-chief of DC Comics and MAD Magazine, who transformed comics into a sophisticated art form and introduced the graphic novel to America.
