Who is Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson? The man who in 1934 created the modern comic book. Founded DC Comics. Gave Siegel and Shuster of Superman fame their start. Publisher. Prolific writer of comic scripts and adventure stories. Distinguished military officer. Inventor. After 70 years, the Major, as he was known to his friends and colleagues, was finally honored at ComicCon2008 and received an Eisner Award from the industry he began.