John L. Goldwater

John Leonard Goldwater (born Max Leonard Goldwasser, February 14, 1916 – February 26, 1999) co-founded (with Maurice Coyne and Louis Silberkleit) MLJ Comics (later known as Archie Comics), and served as editor and co-publisher for many years. In the mid-1950s he was a key proponent and custodian of the comic book censorship guidelines known as the Comics Code Authority.

John L. Goldwater
BornMax Leonard Goldwasser
(1916-02-14)February 14, 1916
New York City, U.S.
DiedFebruary 26, 1999(1999-02-26) (aged 83)
New York City, U.S.
Area(s)Writer, Editor, Publisher
Notable works
Archie Andrews
Comics Code Authority
Co-founder of Archie Comics
Co-founder of Belmont Books
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