The golden age for comic books is known for plots that dont appear in modern day comics. The golden age of comics 19381956 technically, the golden age of comics took place between 1938 and 1956. The golden age of dc comics bibliotheca universalis hardcover june 8, 2019 by paul levitz author. This category collects materials related to the golden age of comic books, circa 19381955. Technically, the golden age of comics took place between 1938 and 1956. Browse and buy a vast selection of golden age comic books collections. The silver age of comic books was a period of artistic advancement and widespread commercial success in mainstream american comic books, predominantly. Here are 5 lessons of golden age superhero comics that still apply today and 5 that dont. Perhaps one of the most important impacts of the golden age was the cementation of the comic as a.
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We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. The golden age of comic books, 19371945 paperback illustrated, 1977 by richard obrien author. Subcategories this category has the following 53 subcategories, out of 53 total. In june of 1938, national allied publications began a new comicbook series, featuring several. How censors killed the weird, experimental, progressive golden. 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 golden age of comic books has not only shaped some of the stories, heroes and villains we all know and love today, but it left behind some of the most valuable comic books around since they are historically significant and in fairly low supply. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. They became widespread and popular and many still popular comic book icons made their debut, beginning in the mid 1930s and.
Golden age comic books cgc graded golden age comics da. The superhero archetype was created and many wellknown characters were introduced, including superman, batman, captain marvel, captain america, and wonder woman. Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. Combat, plastic man, police comics, smash comics and the spirit. Created by jerry siegel and joe shuster, superman is possibly the most recognizable comic book character to this day. The golden age of comic books describes an era of american comic books from 1938 to 1956. Oct 06, 2016 welcome to cbh, today were talking about the 8 ages of comic books including the. Maryvilles only stop for all of your comic book, collectible, and gaming needs. Golden age comics public domain comic books collectible. In the 1940s, comic books were often feminist, diverse, and. The golden age of comic books is an epoch that saw a surge in the american comic book industry generally lasting from the late 1930s until.
Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Golden age of comic books golden age comics wiki fandom. Media in category golden age of comic books the following 199 files are in this category, out of 199 total. Several lessons from the earliest days of comic books still resonate today. The bcw comic book frame is an attractive black frame with a clear glass front. 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. Over the years, bill has created many memorable podcasts devoted to the unique and groundbreaking characters featured in the golden age of comic books, generally from the late 1930 s through the mid1950 s. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began.
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. Dec 30, 2005 the standard guide to golden age comics is the 2006 edition from krause publications, who have been publishing outstanding books about collectibles for many years. This site is devoted to the golden age of comic books podcast and blog created by bill jourdain. This starts at the platinum age through golden, silver.
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This period, which witnessed an explosion of englishcanadian comic book publishing, is now described as the canadian golden age of comics. The golden age of comic books useful notes tv tropes. Since 1979 iconic comic shop located in hollywood, california on melrose ave. We maintain a wide selection of golden age, silver age, and bronze age comics and collectibles. 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. We have such a wide selection that the comics are broken out by letters.
The even better news is that all the content is free and legal. Platinum age 18971937, golden age 19381947, atomic age 19481955. 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. Golden age reprints offers public domain comic books from the golden age of comics. 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. The fact that the golden age of comic books occurred alongside the great depression and world war two is no coincidence. On the other hand, what worked in the golden age dont work with modern superheroes. This guide to strictly the golden age of comics covers titles from 1938 to 1956 with some 30,000 prices and is edited by alex malloy and stuart wells iii, the same men who edit the. Many iconic characters were introduced in this time period and became part of american culture at a very interesting point in our history.
The sales of comic books increased markedly during world war ii. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly increased in popularity. Shop for golden age 19381955 comics on, your friendly online comic book store. Mar 02, 2016 here are the four major ages for comic books in chronological order. Golden age comic books cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Welcome to comic book plus, the site where every day is party day.
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. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. What defines the golden age from the silver age of comic books. 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. Collectible comics superhero, mystery, childrens comic books. During this time, modern comic books were first published and. Over the years, bill has created many memorable podcasts devoted to the unique and groundbreaking characters featured in the golden age of comic books, generally from the late 1930s through the mid1950s. How censors killed the weird, experimental, progressive golden age of comics. We buy your collectibles and offer consignment services.
The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the years of 1938 and 1955. Select the range of golden age comic books by choosing a view above. Notable, longrunning titles published by quality included blackhawk, feature comics, g. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. The 8 ages of comic books by alex grand comic book historians.