Paul Winkler (7 July 1898 inBudapest – 23 September 1982 inMelun) was aFrench[1] writer, journalist and publisher of Jewish-Hungarian ancestry. Before being the head ofPress Alliance, Winkler operated Europe's largest feature syndicate,Opera Mundi [fr], inFrance.[1]
Specializing in the distribution ofbandes dessinées (Frenchcomics), Winkler founded several popular magazines.Le Journal de Mickey, first published as an 8-page weekly in October 1934, began a tradition of FrenchDisney comics publishing that continues until the present day.Le Journal de Mickey is now a weekly 60-page magazine, with sister publicationsPicsou Magazine,Mickey Parade Géant,Super Picsou Géant andMon Premier Journal de Mickey printing Disney comics in French from around the world.[2] In honor of his dedication to publishing Disney comics, Winkler was given a posthumousDisney Legends award in 1997.[3]
In April 1936, Winkler also publishedRobinson (périodique) [fr], a 16-page weekly filled with American adventure comics, and he followed this in December 1937 withHop-là! [fr], "L'hebdomadaire de la jeunesse moderne" (the weekly for the modern child).[4]
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