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Kim Thompson

American publisher (1956-2013) · United States · On the map · Journalists · Died at 56

Kim Thompson was an American comic book editor, translator, and publisher, best known as vice president and co-publisher of Seattle-based Fantagraphics Books. Along with co-publisher Gary Groth, Thompson used his position to further the cause of alternative comics in the American market.

Kim Thompson is read about 12 times a day, in 7 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 13 June 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Awards

Will Eisner Hall of Fame2023
Inkpot Award2001

About this person

In addition, Thompson made it his business to bring the work of European cartoonists to American readers.

Country
United States
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1956 to 2013 · aged 56