Solson Publications is a New York-based black-and-white comic book publisher active in the 1980s. The company was founded in 1985 by Gary Brodsky, the son of long-time Marvel Comics executive Sol Brodsky (who had died the year before);[1] the name of the company was derived from Brodsky's name: "Sol's son" = Solson.[2] Solson specialized in low-budget, derivative black-and-white comics designed to capitalize on trends in the direct market, including martial arts and ninja-themed stories. Industry veteran Rich Buckler served as editor, contributing artwork and overseeing production of many of the company’s titles.
The company's first published title was 1985's How to Draw Comics Comic, by Allan J. Fromberg, with art samples by John Byrne and John Romita Jr.. Many of Solson's titles were connected with, or spoofs of, Eastman and Laird's