Jack Lake Productions Inc. Company Profile
Jack Lake Productions Inc. has been republishing and distributing the Classics Illustrated line of comics- internationally, since 2003. The company also produces and distributes other related print media products such as coloring books, stickers, posters and other printed material that utilize the Classics Illustrated comic artwork. This is a retro line of comics dating back to the 1950's and is quite different in it's appearance and subject matter compared to the superhero and Japanese anime style of adult comics which currently permeate the market today. Even though the Archie comics and Disney retro comics are available they do not have the same classic fairy tale subject matter which the Classics Illustrated Junior comics contain. In 2004, Jack Lake Productions Inc. started republishing and distributing the Classics Illustrated Special Edition line of comics in first-time-ever hardcover versions. In 2005, Jack Lake Productions Inc. republished #124 The War of the Worlds to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first publication of this title from 1955. In 2006, Jack Lake Productions Inc. in partnership with First Classics Inc. began licensing internationally all artwork associated with the Classics Illustrated series of titles. In late 2007, Jack Lake Productions Inc. began republishing the regular titles of Classics Illustrated.
Jack Lake Productions Inc. operates out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
News from Jack Lake Productions Inc.:
Diamond Comic Distributors Cuts Classics Illustrated Comics from Line-up
TORONTO, April 28, 2009 — In early April 2009, Diamond Comic Distributors notified Jack Lake Productions Inc., publisher of Classics Illustrated comics, that due to "new operating guidelines and benchmarks," they are dropping solicitation and distribution of the full Classics Illustrated series. President of Jack Lake Productions Inc., Jaak Jarve, commented, "That this is another […]
The Return of Classics Illustrated
The Classics are back! The Classics are back! TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2008 — Hold onto your hats partners, Jack Lake Productions Inc. is on a roll. As the official publisher of Classics Illustrated Comics, the spirit of Albert Kanter is alive and well with Jaak Jarve. "Albert Kanter had a dream to provide meaningful, intelligent […]
Dorothy and Toto Visit a Much Different Darker World of Oz
TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2005 — Jack Lake Productions Inc., in collaboration with Freefall Entertainment, is proud to announce the release of Book Two in the "Dorothy Gale, Journey to Oz" (five book series). Dorothy, Thomas and Edward are strangers in a wondrous land, both fascinating and dangerous. They are eager to find out where they […]
War of the Worlds: Classics Illustrated Comic Republished After 50 Years In Hardcover
TORONTO, June 6, 2005 — Jack Lake Productions Inc., a Canadian company, based out of Toronto, Canada, is proud to announce the publishing of the Special Edition 50th Anniversary Issue of #124 War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells from the original Classics Illustrated series. The first issue of War of the Worlds by Classics […]
From Fairy Tales to Parables: CLASSICS Illustrated Special Edition(TM) Comics Relaunched After Almost 50 Years In Hardcover
TORONTO, Oct. 11, 2004 — Jack Lake Productions Inc. is at it again. The Classics Illustrated Special Edition series of comics will be reintroduced this October, in beautifully restored fashion in hardcover for the first time ever. Hot on the heels of retelling good stories, like Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings by Tolkien and […]
Relaunch of Classics Illustrated Junior Comics!
TORONTO, Ontario – Feb. 3, 2003 – Once upon a time, many, many years ago, a child of seven, Albert Kanter entered the United States with hopes and dreams of a wonderful new world. United States was a land of opportunity, prosperity and a place where dreams come true. Albert's dream was to introduce classic […]
