Star Publications, Inc. was a Golden Age American comic book publisher, operating during the years 1949–1954.

Founded by artist/editor L. B. Cole and lawyer Gerhard Kramer,[1] Star specialized in horror, crime, and romance comics — but also published funny animal stories.

Notable creators who contributed to Star Publications titles included Nina Albright, Tex Blaisdell, Frank Frazetta, Milt Hammer, Alvin Hollingsworth, Joe Kubert, Pat Masulli, and Wally Wood.

In 1949, publisher Novelty Press sold its characters and artwork to Blue Bolt cover artist L. B.

Other notable titles published by Star included All-Famous Police Cases, Frisky Animals, Shocking Mystery Cases, and the romance titles Popular Teen-Agers, Top Love Stories, and True-To-Life Romances.