Standard[1] in turn was the parent company of two comic-book lines: Better Publications[2] and Nedor Publishing[3] (/ˈniːdɔːr/[4]).

[5][6] In business from 1939 to 1956, Standard was a prolific publisher during the Golden Age of comic books.

Many of the female heroes are members of the AC Comics superhero team Femforce.

[7] In the 2000s, Standard/Better/Nedor characters have appeared in writer Alan Moore's comic book series Tom Strong and its spin-off Terra Obscura.

Marvel Comics used the names American Eagle, Grim Reaper, and Wonder Man for its own, different characters.