Self publishing your own comic is possible, as is sorting your comic book distribution. With the right information comic book publishing needn't be too difficult. There are some really good book publishing companies who can help you with that process (making your work available to the public). Recent reports show that there are over 125 comic book publishers that produce and distribute comic books across the entire United States Of America. It's true that out of those 125 companies, a handful of them dominates the industry, while most of the remaining players play the role of small firms who publish one or two titles apiece. Considering this, analysts usually categorize comic book publishers in two categories - Major Publishers and Independents. The big two of the major publishers category have a combined market share of more than 80% of total industry sales. Those two companies are DC Comics and Marvel Comics. Other major publishers are Archie Comic Publications, Dark Horse Comics, Image Comics. Out of all the independent companies, those that really stand out are Manga Publishers, Selected Independent Publishers, Leading Self-Published Comics.

DC Comics (http://www.dccomics.com/) is one of the largest and most diverse comic book publishing companies and comics-related products today. Collectively, including the mature readers line, Vertigo, and cutting-edge action line, WildStorm, DC is the only publisher that offers a complete line of comics for every age group and literary taste. DC is also one of the industry's most prolific publishers, producing more than eighty comics titles every month and close to one thousand titles per year. DC is also one of the oldest comics companies, with a continuous publishing history that spans over sixty years. DC Comics is best known as the home of the world's most famous super hero characters, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Plastic Man.

Marvel Entertainment, Inc has a library of over 5,000 characters making one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies. Marvel's operations are focused on utilizing its character franchises in licensing, entertainment, publishing and toys. Areas of emphasis include feature films, DVD/home video, consumer products, video games, action figures and role-playing toys, television and promotions. Rooted in the creative success of over sixty years of comic book publishing, Marvel's strategy is to leverage its character franchises in a growing array of opportunities around the world. For all the official details, go to http://www.marvel.com/.

Instead of contacting one of these companies, you can actually publish your own comic book on your own. The independent publishing scene is something not to be underestimated. The thing that you will need the most when it comes to self comic book publishing is money, lots of it. Every cent you can get a hold of is useful. Since you will be responsible for everything including promotion, printing, marketing and distribution, you will have a lot of expenses. You would also have to learn how to keep books, keep track of the cashflow that's moving in and out of your accounts.

On the web, you can find a lot of self-publishing information. Comic Book Distribution is all about supplying comic book stores.