Spectrum Comics

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Spectrum Comics
StatusDefunct, 1984
Founded1983
FounderSteve Woron, Darla Woron, Cherie Krystofolski, Henry Krystofolski
Country of origin United States
Headquarters location Bristol, Connecticut
Key peopleSteve Woron
Darla Woron
Bob Lewis
Publication types Comic books
Fiction genres Superheroes

Spectrum Comics was a short-lived American comic book publisher founded in 1983. [1] Based in Bristol, Connecticut, Spectrum only published three series during its existence. Notable creators associated with Spectrum included Steve Woron, [2] Karl Kesel [3] and Tom Morgan. [4]

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  2. "SIGNED Steve Woron original comic book art 1st issue of Spectrum Comics 1984 at Amazon's Entertainment Collectibles Store". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  3. Spectrum, Pop-Culture. "LEGENDARY CREATORS KARL KESEL AND TOM GRUMMETT RETURN THIS APRIL TO THEIR CREATOR-OWNED ADVENTURE SERIES SECTION ZERO |" . Retrieved 2020-08-24.
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