Apr 03, 2017 the golden age of comics 19381956 technically, the golden age of comics took place between 1938 and 1956. The 8 ages of comic books by alex grand comic book. The 1960s was a time of significant growth in the comics industry. The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the years of 1938 and 1955. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began.
Historically, this period covers world war ii, one of. An overview of the 8 ages of comic books from 1897present day which includes key events in american history that helped shape the timeline. I have a collection of old comic books ranging from superman to iron man, years ranging from 1967 to 1990i am needing to know how much they are worthi also have a marvel transformers head masters vol. Jun 02, 2017 comic books are a reflection of modern society, so as society changed, so did the comic book plots, characters and themes. Most valuable comic books comic book values comic book.
This comic, based on circus gear, capes, and douglas fairbanks type heroism was so successful it heralded many other metoo characters like batman in detective comics 27, 1939. Although the hobby of collecting comic books is not quite as old, it has spawned an industry of providing collectors. The golden age set the stage for the majority of comics published for the next two decades. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. The golden age of comic books was a period in the history of american comic books, generally. Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. 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. Collectible golden age comics reprints 193855 for sale ebay. Of the golden age american comic book publishers on this list, only ten continued to publish comic books after 1960, and only three of them are still currently in business. 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.
A celebration of the worlds favorite comic book heroes by les daniels, particularly given the historical context it provides. Select the range of golden age comic books by choosing a view above. In adapting the neverending universes of comic books, movies and tv shows will eventually face the challenges of the human factor. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by the way the name is pronounced. A site dedicated to the marvel family, has entries and images to several of the later villains. There would never again be the heyday of the golden age but the now well underway silver age was allowing more and more comics to be published.
American comics historians generally divide 20thcentury american comics history chronologically into ages. The golden age of superhero movies has yet to face its. We have such a wide selection that the comics are broken out by letters. Blackhawk is the eponymous fictional character of the longrunning comic book series blackhawk first published by quality comics and later by dc comics. In short, if you have any interest in comic book art and the artists that drew them, this is the book for you.
If use ebays category listings as a functional example, the golden of age of comics ranges from 1938 to 1955. A new book chronicling the history of dc comics is going way back to see where batman and other heroes really began, and the hollywood reporter has a look inside the golden age of dc comics. There is no single event that comic experts agree signified the start of the bronze age, though at the same time there was a marked change in the overall tone of many popular books in the early 70s that many consider to herald the start. Best of the golden age batman, captain america, alex schomburg get nods as collectors select their favorite covers of the era. Its most popular character was captain marvel, the alter ego of radio reporter billy batson, who transformed into the. The jade buddha the island of wanatoba the door of death saving senator barkley the insdious dr. Golden age 19381956 silver age 19561970 bronze age 19701985 modern age 1985present the modern age of. Primarily created by chuck cuidera with input from both bob powell and will eisner, 1 the blackhawk characters first appeared in military comics. Fawcett comics, a division of fawcett publications, was one of several successful comic book publishers during the golden age of comic books in the 1940s. Ultimately there was 40 years of comics before the comic book that heralded the golden age 19381947 which was action comics 1, 1938, the first appearance of superman. Labonog, keston fulcher, robert cat conrad, and matt nelson. Mar 18, 2016 the golden age of comic book movies march 18, 2016 andrew leave a comment today marks a very much anticipated date for me, and that is the release of daredevil season 2 on netflix, the street level epic series about the crime fighting man without fear from hells kitchen. Given my love for history, i have been enjoying reading dc comics.
The debut of the new superhero the flash in 1956 is generally considered the beginning of the silver age of comic books. This is the facebook page for bill jourdains golden age of comic books blog and podcast. Comic books are commonly categorized into four major ages based on. Since 1979 iconic comic shop located in hollywood, california on melrose ave. New events that shape the comics industry are always happening. I found the brief biographical information daniels provides on major malcolm wheelernicholson, d. During this time, modern comic books were first published and enjoyed a surge of popularity. We maintain a wide selection of golden age, silver age, and bronze age comics and collectibles. Media in category golden age of comic books the following 199 files are in this category, out of 199 total. Editions in a comic book series that feature the introduction of a new character, or a significant event in comic book history, are particularly sought after by collectors. 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.
Cbr news examines the emerald archers lengthy history from his golden age origins to his latest television romp in arrow. Because of this, comic books are generally categorized into different ages based on when they were published. A group of top comic collectors has chosen detective comics no. Supermans creation made comic books into a major industry. Distributed as an exclusive bonus comic in a foreign comic multipack marvel jubilaum pack 1 with four other marvel deutschland comics. Dropping literally out of the sky to kick off the golden age, superman represents the comic book origin story. Today on variant, special guests comic tom and jeff the golden age guru highlight the dawn of superhero comics with the history of the golden age. We also see the introduction of batman, robin, wonder woman, flash, green lantern, aquaman, captain america and many more iconic superheros. The illustrated history taylor history of comics, vol 4 benton, mike on. A brief history of comic books the pioneer 15001828, victorian 18281883 and platinum 18831938 ages please note. Jerry siegel and joe shusters superman, bob kanes batman, and will eisners the spirit were all created during the golden age. Comic books have been a popular storytelling medium since the mid1930s.
These are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. Get the best deals on golden age superhero comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Most popular golden age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. 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. Created by jerry siegel and joe shuster, superman is possibly the most recognizable comic book character to this day. These eras include the golden age 19381950, the silver age 19561970, the bronze age 19701985, and the modern age 1985present. Wonderful site on characters and history of comic books, comic strips and animation. Comic book history part 52 1939 01 january centaur comics. A new character created by two young men from cleveland was featured on the cover. What happens when downey ages out of playing tony stark. The even better news is that all the content is free and legal. Two hundred golden age comics, including the first appearances of batman and superman, were found after being. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. Welcome to comic book plus, the site where every day is party day.
Fred and ryan have crafted one of the most essentialand most enjoyablehonest and earnest histories of this, the most awful, wonderful, way to make a living yet. 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. We are the original and still the premier site to read and download golden and silver age comic books. Welcome to superworld comics golden age comics browsing page. The image to the left features the black hood, steel sterling, and the shield by artist irv novick. The creation of the comic book reflected the depression era in which it was born, a time when america desperately needed cheap diversions. 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. Feb 20, 2017 comic book history part 52 1939 01 january centaur comics golden age. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. Dale roberts comics buys and sells comic books from the 1930s current. The history of green arrow from golden age to arrow for 70 years, dc comics oliver queen aka green arrow has delighted readers. The golden age of comic books is recognized as being kicked off by. The goal was identifying golden age comic books 19371949 with the most impressive covers. Anyone know anything about dcs founder major malcolm.
But the modern comic book magazine format was born five years earlier. Ultimately crisis on infinite earths was a major success for dc comics. Oct 1944 this book has 52 pages and was uploaded by movielover on april the file size is publisher is better nedor standard pines. The golden age of comic book movies can you believe that guy. By the mid1950s, the comic book industry was imperiled. All affordable, not difficult to find and no key issues in this run, making it a bit more desirable to the collector that really just wants a dc golden age book. 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.
Created in new york by jewish immigrants, the first comic book. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Vincent bernard the silver age of comic book art is a beautiful, brilliant work of love and true passion. The 60s saw the first major comic book conventions start up and gain popularity.
Unlike the golden and silver ages, the start of the bronze age is not marked by a single event. The modern age of comic books useful notes tv tropes. Features twilight and snoopy cover from clue comics by biljo white. Supermans popularity helped make comic books a major arm of publishing, 4 which led rival companies to create superheroes of their own to emulate supermans success. A book i would recommend for the artwork alone, the text is short but revealing. The golden age of comic books, 19381956, its significance and its historical impact on modern comics. Supermans popularity helped make comic books a major arm of publishing, which led rival companies to create superheroes of their own. Thats why i think the nostalgic age is a good name for this modern period comic book characters, more than any time in their history, have become calcified and static, so that even the slightest change is disallowed or written away as soon as possible. The golden age of comic books describes an era of american comic books from 1938 to 1956. In this article, all dates given for various ages are approximate. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly increased in popularity. Just make sure that youre standing well back and wearing protective clothing when you do, though although many comics historians will point to european broadsheets of the sixteenth century as the ancient precursors of.
This is when the current notion of superhero was born, with the likes of todays most iconic golden age superhero, superman. The history of green arrow from golden age to arrow cbr. It concerns the golden age dc comics superheroes entering the 1950s and facing the advent of mccarthyism. These are the years when comics were considered a new and exciting form of art. The comic book history of comics is a comic in love with comic books, with the visionaries and madmen that created them, and the poor lunatics so obsessed we still make em today. Fu manchu give and take the song of death block buster boat race of doom the. These eras include the golden age 19381950, the silver age 19561970, the. Novick is the cocreator of the shield, comics first patriotic themed superhero. The golden age of comic books useful notes tv tropes. If the golden age of comic books and the silver age of comic books were the childhood of super heroes, the bronze age of comic books was their adolescence, and the dark age of comic books was their angstridden teenage years, then the modern age of comic books is surely the college years.
Golden age experts of the collectors society participated in the heritage auctionscertified guaranty company poll, conducted by society members benjamin j. The golden age of comics is where our adventure begins. The golden age is a 1993 fourissue elseworlds comic book miniseries by writer james robinson and artist paul smith. We couldnt talk about major moments in comic book history without. 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. Many of dcs stalwart characters were launch in this era, including batman, green lantern and wonder woman. The golden age of comic books began in june 1938 with the debut of superman in. Golden age of comic books golden age comics wiki fandom. While the foundations of todays industry started in the 1920s, the events of today are shaping the industry of tomorrow. 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. Hoknes comics presents an in depth history looking at every single comic book published in usa since 1933 in order with.
We buy your collectibles and offer consignment services. The superhero archetype was created and many wellknown characters were introduced, including superman, batman, captain marvel, captain america, and wonder. The golden age of comic books blog and podcast facebook. Timely comics introduced many superhero characters during comics golden age in the 1940s, most importantly captain america, who first appeared in captain america. Some strict collectors consider the era finished by 1950. The period also saw the emergence of the comic book as a mainstream art form, and the defining of the. Unlike any other time in history, the comic books of the golden age informed the greater american culture while at the same time modifying it. The amazing stylistic history of comic books 99designs. Comic book plus free and legal public domain books. 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. Many iconic characters were introduced in this time period and became part of american culture at a very interesting point in our history. Timely to atlas, history question golden age comic books. Lot of 350 adventure comics comic books on one dvd, golden age superhero comics.
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