Fred Iger


Frederick Hillel Iger was an American comic book publisher, associated for many years with the media figure Harry Donenfeld. Iger was an owner of American Comics Group from 1943 to 1967, and co-owner of National Periodical Publications from 1948–1961.
Iger is not known to be related to pioneering comic-book packager Jerry Iger.

Biography

Early career

Iger started out as a radio producer, working with Robert Maxwell from c. 1939 to 1941, including on The Adventures of Superman radio show.

Sangor Studio and American Comics Group

In 1940 Iger joined Benjamin W. Sangor's "Sangor Shop" until 1943.. Sangor started American Comics Group in 1943, and in 1947 Iger bought in. At ACG during this period Iger edited, ordered paper, negotiated with printers, and did the taxes. His title was Business Manager and, later, Publisher.
In 1955, Iger bought out Sangor's share from his widow Francis becoming sole owner of ACG for the rest of the company history.

DC Comics

Iger's father-in-law Donenfeld staked Iger again in 1948, when Iger was made a co-owner of National Periodical Publications, a major part of Donenfeld's comic book empire. Iger's association with DC ended in 1961, when the company went public.

Later career

Iger owned the commercial photo board company Film Reproductions, from 1993 to 1997.

Personal life

Iger was first married to Sonia Donenfeld, sister of Irwin Donenfeld. He later married Arlene, Irwin Donenfeld's ex-wife. He died in 2015, aged 90.