Mike Friedrich is not a publisher.
Mike Friedrich ( born March 27 , 1949 ) is an American comic book writer and publisher best known for his work at Marvel and DC Comics , and for publishing the anthology series Star * Reach , one of the first independent comics . His notable works include runs as the regular writer of DC 's Justice League of America and Marvel 's Iron Man . Thanos . The character first appeared in Iron Man # 55 ( February 1973 ) and was created by writer Mike Friedrich and writer-artist Jim Starlin .