The 1960s was a time of significant growth in the comics industry. In june of 1938, national allied publications began a new comic book series, featuring several different heroes. The top 10 most valuable golden age comic books superworld. I had this book when i was a kid and remembered the photos of the old comic book covers superman, batman, wonder woman, the spectre, daredevil, blue beetle, green giant, captain marvel, green lantern and other golden age heroes from the world war ii era. Nov 04, 2016 characteristic of the golden ages idealism, superheroes were often used as a platform for instilling national pride and patriotism in the face of wwii. This is an amazing source of golden age comic history. The golden age is a 1993 fourissue elseworlds comic book miniseries by writer james robinson and artist paul smith. The reason for supermans instant popularity in the late 1930s is obvious. The 8 ages of comic books by alex grand comic book historians. People do mention the golden age, the silver age, the bronze age, and the modern age. Two of the most common are androids and heroes that needed to convince someone close, or the public at large, that their heroic persona and their alter ego were in fact different people. The original 75 years book covered the origins and golden age of dc in 239. Let me remind all ga true comic book collectors of the history of a number of recovery of equity markets which relates to all market investments and and can affect collectables. Golden age comics and collectibles 95 king st west, brockville, ontario k6v 3r1 rated 4.
The 8 ages of comic books by alex grand comic book. Here are the four major ages for comic books in chronological order. The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the years of 1938 and 1955. The illustrated history taylor history of comics, vol 4. Welcome to superworld comics golden age comics browsing page. These are the years when comics were considered a new and exciting form of art. A new character created by two young men from cleveland was featured on the cover. The term silver age refers to a general time period in. Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. The golden age of dc comics by paul levitz goodreads. The golden age of comic books, 19381956, its significance and its historical impact on modern comics.
Ga comic book collecting in the financial crisis of 2020. Sometimes referred to as the golden age of comic books, the years from the late 1930s through the early 1950s marked a period of creativity and innovation in the medium. Mar 02, 2016 here are the four major ages for comic books in chronological order. Golden age comic book podcast golden age comic superheroes. Combat, plastic man, police comics, smash comics and the spirit. The history of silver age comic books cosmic comics. It concerns the golden age dc comics superheroes entering the 1950s and facing the advent of mccarthyism. The insane history of how american paranoia ruined and censored. In june of 1938, national allied publications began a new comicbook series, featuring several different heroes.
The bcw comic book frame is an attractive black frame with a clear glass front. This week z, mike and ben talk superhero comics from the 40s and 50s, investing tips, market history and other golden age topics. Select the range of golden age comic books by choosing a view above. The amazing stylistic history of comic books 99designs. Quality comics was an american comic book publishing company that operated from 1937 to 1956 and was largely influential in creating the golden age of comic books. When you are browsing the racks at your local comic book store and happen upon silver age comic books for sale, you may wonder just what it is that makes them silver. Truth, justice, and the birth of the superhero comic book. Similar to the digital comic museum, which we wrote about last week, comic book plus contains a near inexhaustible quantity of golden and silver age comic books. Dropping literally out of the sky to kick off the golden age, superman represents the comic book origin story. Apr 06, 2020 golden age comic book podcast golden age comic superheroes. The golden age for comic books is known for plots that dont appear in modern day comics. The term silver age refers to a general time period in which the comic books were originally available. The golden age of comic books was a period in the history of american comic books, generally thought of as lasting from the late 1930s until the late 1940s or early 1950s. A book i would recommend for the artwork alone, the text is short but revealing.
The golden age of comic books useful notes tv tropes. This timeline presents milestones, trends, and pivotal events that defined the comics medium during each of these eras. The new continuity stated that green arrow had originally operated alone and didnt meet roy or recruit him as speedy until after he was already established as a famous hero. This is a boy reading a comic book getty imageshutton archive. They became widespread and popular and many still popular comic book icons made their debut, beginning in the mid 1930s and ending around the mid1950s. The golden age of comic books blog and podcast home facebook. I have a number of hard cover comic history books and this is the best i have ever.
We are the original and still the premier site to read and download golden and silver age comic books. This is the facebook page for bill jourdains golden age of comic books blog and podcast. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly increased in popularity. The golden age of comic books describes an era of american comic books from 1938 to 1956. Jul 17, 2016 people do mention the golden age, the silver age, the bronze age, and the modern age.
How dc ignited the golden age of comic books sothebys. The golden age of dc comics is a coffee table book covering the history of dc comics from. The illustrated history taylor history of comics, vol 4 benton, mike on. Golden age comics wide selection of golden age superworld. Nov 07, 2016 an overview of the 8 ages of comic books from 1897present day which includes key events in american history that helped shape the timeline. We have such a wide selection that the comics are broken out by letters. Oct 06, 2016 as far as comic book history, comic books have been aroundfor a very long time. While certainly preceded by european satirical prints of the nineteenth century and the newspaper strips of the early twentieth century, the comic book. Some strict collectors consider the era finished by 1950. Many iconic characters were introduced in this time period and became part of american culture at a very interesting point in our history.
Vintage voyage golden age superhero comics cbsi comics. Dcs other golden age speedster, johnny quick never gained the popularity of jay garrick, but he still enjoyed a long publishing career. This starts at the platinum age through golden, silver. As far as comic book history, comic books have been aroundfor a very long time. The popularity of these comic books surged for a decade but began fading in the years after world war ii. Created by jerry siegel and joe shuster, superman is possibly the most recognizable comic book character to this day.
Apr 03, 2017 the golden age of comics 19381956 technically, the golden age of comics took place between 1938 and 1956. This was superman, the very first comic character to have powers far beyond a normal human being. The golden age of comics 19381956 technically, the golden age of comics took place between 1938 and 1956. Notable, longrunning titles published by quality included blackhawk, feature comics, g.
The history of green arrow from golden age to arrow cbr. These eras include the golden age 19381950, the silver age 19561970, the bronze age 19701985, and the modern age 1985present. People were coming from all over the world in search of the american dream. The collections timespan ranges from the late 1930s through to the early 1960s, and includes many thousands of comic books in the superhero, scifi, and horror genres. Below, author paul sassienie lays out a brief history of dc comics, from inception to the. Author mike benton has turned out some well researched and engaging books on comicscovering science fiction, horror, the silver age, and moreand. Theoretically sequential art goes back to the ancient egyptians, but for the sake of simplicity its good to start somewhere. Welcome to comic book plus, the site where every day is party day. The second edition of the golden age comic book podcast is live on the cbsi tales from the flipside youtube channel. Marvels mercury only had one golden age appearance, but was the first of many marvel attempts to establish a proper speedster. The golden age of comics comics have been in existence since the end of the 19th century, but it was after the depression that the popularity of newspaper cartoons expanded into a major industry. Ga comic book collecting in the financial crisis of 2020 ga comic book collecting in the financial crisis of 2020. The golden age of comic books was a period in the history of american comic books, generally thought of as lasting from the late 1930s until the late 1940s or.
Flash gordon golden age comics 19381955 for sale ebay. Well, im up for the challenge to explain 79 years of comics. Hollywood reporter has a look inside the golden age of dc comics. Back in the golden age, if you wanted to see some guy in a cape fly over a skyscraper or turn new york city into rubble, comic book panels were the most satisfying delivery system. The even better news is that all the content is free and legal. Golden age of comic books golden age comics wiki fandom. The 60s saw the first major comic book conventions start up and gain popularity.
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