Wouldnt it be great if the original wonder woman met the new and improved one. What defines the golden age from the silver age of comic books. 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. First appearance of the silver age or postworld war ii version of the flash, a. Silver age comics is one of nycs oldest comic shops. When youre looking at old comics, if youre thinking these comics are dumb and kind of dorky, you have to remember that things are better now.
Everything is better today because we have freedom. Golden age 19381950 silver age 19561970 bronze age 19701985 modern age 1985present we refer to the period from the mid1950s to 1970 as the silver age, and many exciting things happened in this era that reverberated through the ages to make comic. Never one of marvels hot titles, xmen was cancelled in march 1970, surviving only in reprints until the debut of the allnew, alldifferent team in 1975. Back in the old golden age of comic book days, they didnt have so many freedoms. A formidable collection 1 month ago marvel mysteries and comics minutiae. Get the best deal for silver age superhero comics 1956 1969 from the largest online selection at. Yet, while dc was responsible for this first sign of new life in the comic book industry, marvel comics was able to capitalize even more from this trend as the 60s came around. As ive previously related on this blog, i didnt start buying marvel comics on a regular basis until. The market is not as soft on this book right as it was a year ago, with good to very good examples seemingly affordable compared to the other comics on. Well, that happened in dc comics, for a few special issues.
And every superhero comic published today owes something to it in the late 1930s, the superhero was born. Although the creation of superheroes is thought of as the. Keep in mind too that in general comics circulation had increased quite nicely after the sudden drop caused by the increase in price from 10 cents to 12 cents. These books cover a wide range of genres, from superhero adventure tales to horror stories, allowing you to select the. We wouldnt really get a decent history till sterankos history of comics 1970, a project sadly aborted before it could get to the silver age and the. The genre quickly exploded, with hundreds of titles published at the height of the time now known as the the golden age of comic books.
In short, if you have any interest in comic book art and the artists that drew them, this is the book for you. This golden age saw the growth and development of the comic book industry. Most popular silver age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. In an age of derivative barbarians, i think its fair to say that claw the unconquered was probably the most derivative sword and sorcery hero out there. Vincent bernard the silver age of comic book art is a beautiful, brilliant work of love and true passion.
It is currently ranked number three of the top silver age comics. Posted by d422 under the 100 greatest silver age comic book covers of all time. Back when i was a teenager, the first glimmer we comic fans had that there was an actually history to comics was these two books, both published in 1971. The silver age is commonly considered to have begun in 1956 and to have lasted until about 1975. Always a tier 1 silver age key issue, xmen 1 has recently been overshadowed by the price spikes of all the avengers related books on this list. The most important silver age comic book artistwriter you never. Some argue that the later years of the bronze age overlap with the very early years of the modern age. Comic book frame black wood book frame for silver comics. Silver age comics 2255 31st st ste 200, astoria, new york 11105 rated 4. For example, superman, which sold 740,000 copies an issue in 1962, was up to almost 824,000 copies by 1965, a rise of over 11%. Years ago, i wrote a post noting all the female characters that were introduced in dc comics starting in the late 1950s, and wondering why it all happened so suddenly. Studios 163 valiant 150 indie 72 archie comics 54 dell 27 zenescope 9 ec 8 avatar press 7.
The silver age of comic books useful notes tv tropes. Unfortunately, by 1950, the popularity of superhero comics had declined precipitously. The silver age of comic books was a period of artistic advancement and widespread commercial success in mainstream american comic books, predominantly those featuring the superhero archetype. Following the golden age of comic books and an interregnum in the early to mid1950s, the silver age is considered to cover the period from 1956 to circa 1970, and was succeeded by the bronze and modern ages. For longterm storage that brings the percomic cost of mylar down to near that of normal bags, yet they are far better for your books. The silver age of dc comics chronicles it all, right down to the wacky shenanigans of televisions batman, which made him the embodiment for the camp sensibility of the 60s and further immortalized the dark knight as a pop culture icon for generations to come. Parkers records and comics features an extensive inventory of golden age, silver age, bronze age, and collectible comic books that include classic comic book publishers like dell comics, marvel comics, dc comics, archie. The 100 greatest silver age comic book covers of all time. During approximately the first 15 years of this period, many comic book characters were redesigned, creators gained prominence in the industry, independent comics flourished, and larger publishing houses. One silver age bag can hold several modern age comics, which makes a stiff enough package that backing boards arent needed. This is a community for old comics from the silver age which took place from 1958, when jack kirby and stan lee first collaborated together to 1968 when the second wave of marvel comics began with jim steranko on s. This week we are going to break down what we believe to be the best batman covers from each era of comic book history so expect this to be broken into four different parts encompassing. Cgc lookup scan or type number on label choose file.
Welcome on this blog full of information about the heroes of the golden age of comics, and offcourse the comics. There are a few clearly defined ages of comic books among readers, enthusiasts, collectors and historians alike. The top three comics for the silver age last month are worth a look. Some of the greatest comic book artists of their generation, who created some of their greatest work during the silver age of comics circa 19561970. Over the last few decades, a great deal has been written about the history of marvel comics, not all of it. The silver age of comics looks at superhero comic books that were published in the midfifties to late sixties in a period that is now known as the silver age and when superheroes most of whom had been replaced by science fiction, crime and romance comics etc, once again gained popularity and grew to virtually take over the whole comic book industry basically this is still true today.
The modern age, which began in the mid1980s and continued to present day, is identified by a number of trends. Many editors, writers, pencillers and inkers participated in this revival. Plus a new exclusive interview with green lantern batman artist neal adams. Marvel 4635 dc 3089 image comics 897 idw 348 dynamite entertainment 266 dark horse 256 other 219 vertigo 204 boom. This book was created in 1967 by stan lee script and john romita pencils. Speculators trade modern age books, move in and out of bronze age but own silver age. These books cover a wide range of genres, from superhero adventure tales to horror stories, allowing you to select the type of comic that fits your particular interests. Hey guys, here is some more of my silver age books uploaded for your viewing pleasure. When comparing the silverage xmen to the recordsetting sales juggernaut that the team would become in the 80s and 90s, its remarkable how things changed over this time. Comics from the silver and bronze age comics from the. Silver age comics provide you with a look into the past, taking you to an era of books that spanned from 1956 to 1969. Most sources point to 1956 as the beginning of the silver age of comics. Following the golden age of comic books and an interregnum in the early to mid1950s, the silver age is considered to cover the period from 1956 to circa 1970, and was succeeded by the bronze and.
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. The silver age of comic books was a period of artistic advancement and commercial success in mainstream american comic books, predominantly in the superhero genre, that lasted roughly from 1956 to the late 1960searly 1970s. Years ago, i wrote a post noting all the female characters that were introduced in dc comics starting in the late 1950s, and wondering why. Looking at the comic book database, this issue would have hit the stands at the. They not only drew definitive versions of the mediums greatest characters, but set trends in the art of comic book storytelling. December 1958 february 1959 chip n dale silver age comic book published by dell comics no. Posts about silver age comics written by alan stewart. The term silver age refers to a general time period in which the comic books were originally available. By scott tipton on april 3, 2019 in comics 101 lets take a trip back to the heady days of the silver age of comics, when the most important thing was how ludicrously attentiongetting the cover of your comic book could be, and figuring out how to make sense of it on the inside was clearly secondary.
Silver age comics attack of the 50 year old comic books. Silver age comic books cgc comic book collectors chat boards. The modern age of comic books is a period in the history of american superhero comic books which is generally considered to have begun in the mid1980s and continues through the present day. Includes all comic books published during the period of 1956 to 1970. Unfortunately, by 1950, comics had suffered the onetwo punch of the end of world war ii taking away the thenlargest enemy for the heroes to fight, and the interest in people waging an ongoing battle and the publication of frederic werthams seduction of the innocent, a book that accused comics of creating juvenile delinquency and sexual. Silver age superhero comics 19561969 for sale ebay.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The silver age of dc comics by paul levitz, hardcover. Bronze age 19701983 1509 copper age 19841991 188 modern age 1992now 7563 other 42 publisher. Established in february 1991, in queens, ny, weve got a fantastic collection of vintage books, as well as the latest new releases. I notice the pin up girlie comics and horror will almost skirt the code when they could to appeal to maybe a more male teenadult reader, but pretty tame for these times and the writing will be. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get. Silver and bronze age subjects sunday, 12 june 2016. Welcome on this blog full of information about the comics in the silver and bronze age and offcourse the comics themselves. Are there any other blogs that are worth checking out on a regular basis.
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