In june of 1938, national allied publications began a new comic book series, featuring several different heroes. Note that this is the period that spawned the adam west batman series and the superman broadway musical, and no, this is not a coincidence. Read silver age comic online free and high quality. Silver age comics at atkins library is an exhibit of superhero comics published by dc comics and marvel comics during the silver age 1956 c. Get the best deals on other superhero silver age comics when you shop the largest online selection at. That might not sound right off the tongue, but when mainstream people think about comic books, they tend to think about the comics of the 1960s. Dc comics may have launched a wave of new heroes, but one of the most expensive issues to own is the launch of lois lanes comic book series, which gave focus to supermans girlfriend. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. Find out the value of this and the surfers own series, plus other important appearances. Silver age comic read silver age comic online in high.
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. The bronze age of comic books is an informal name for a period in the history of american superhero comic books usually said to run from 1970 to 1984. Hi everyone, i just started collecting comics, and im focusing on daredevil, xmen, amazingspiderman, tales of suspense, fantastic four, and avengers. See more ideas about silver age comics, comics, comic book covers. Gerard jones and will jacobs have written a wonderful history of comic book heroes from the silver age late 50s to the present mid90s.
The 60s saw the first major comic book conventions start up and gain popularity. To survive, comics had turned to other genres, including science. Fantastic four 10 complete low grade and affordable. 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. Zatanna and the house of secrets gn 2020 dc kids 11st. Over 30 revolutionary super heroes await you, including spiderman, the avengers and doctor strange. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. Action figures of heroic characters like spiderman, captain america and the x men can be found reflecting both their cinematic and comic book looks, not to mention villains and anti heroes. Reverse flash stops by the stash talked about scene ep. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. The silver age, originally coined by a fan, became the industrywide classification of the second great era of comic books. Crashing kevin smiths secret stash with comic book men s ming chen and michael zapcic duration.
Dcs silver age focused a lot around superman and his supporting characters, making a lois lane series all but inevitable. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. One of the syndicates most prominent members was this evil speedster and the antithesis of the legacy of two classic heroes. Apr 23, 2012 this is going to sound funny, but the silver age of comic book history was a golden age for superheroes.
This article continues the list of rare and expensive comic books we began in the golden age. 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. Nov 10, 2016 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. The silver age lasted from 1954 or 1956 to about 1970 though some people count everything up until 1985 as part of it, folding in the the bronze age of comic books. And other comic book legends revealed and why does batman carry shark repellent. Get the best deal for silver age superhero comics 1956 1969 from the largest online selection at. When the books you implore are from long before, use our resources to find the ultimate comic store.
Silver age superhero comics 19561969 for sale ebay. Comics historians divide the history of american comic books into ages. The wiki format allows any registered user to create any article, so we can all work together to build the site. Those new or newly revised superheroes are still popular among many of the general public today. From 1956 to 1970, the era gave us spiderman, the avengers, xmen, the. 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. Silver age comics is one of nycs oldest comic shops. Crashing kevin smiths secret stash with comic book mens ming chen and michael zapcic duration. It follows the silver age of comic books, and is followed by the modern age of comic books. Dc gets a lot of flack for their silver age stories because they were so outrageous, but i think theyre some of the best comics ive ever read.
Following mounting criticism regarding the negative influence comics, which gravitated towards other genres such as romance and horror following the end of wwii, supposedly had on violence in kids, the comic code authority was created. Comic book hero action figures for sale shop with afterpay. Superman, batman, spiderman, the hulk, and countless other comic book. The silver age lasted from 1956 note to about 1972 although some people count everything up until 1985 as part of it, folding in the the bronze age of comic books.
Marvel comic book hero action figures depict their incredibly popular characters from mediums like cartoons, movies and comic books. The marvel comics silver age hero gallery silverplated ingot. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues, which ended in mid1969. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Silver age superhero name generator bride of bigfoot random. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Letterwriter scott taylor of westport, connecticut, wrote, if you guys keep bringing back the heroes from the 1930s1940s golden age, people 20 years from. The silver age of comics is marked with a returned focus towards superhero comics. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics.
Historian will jacobs suggests the silver age ended in april 1970 when the man who had started it, julius schwartz, handed over green lantern starring one of the first revived heroes of the era to the newguard team of denny oneil and neal. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. 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. The comic book world of supernatural and alien powers made it an obvious target for colorful, abstract illustrations. Silver age superhero name generator bride of bigfoot.
The very first issue of the marvel super hero team, the uncanny xmen. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic books name. The history of silver age comic books cosmic comics. In june of 1938, national allied publications began a new comicbook series, featuring several different heroes. December 1958 february 1959 chip n dale silver age comic book published by dell comics no. Back issue comics find vintage golden and silver age books. The silver age is commonly considered to have begun in 1956 and to have lasted until about 1975. Marvel master reading order comic book reading orders. Spiderman, superhero, silver age 195669, comics, collectibles.
If you get the chance, superman and flash are the most fun heroes of that age. Jul 31, 2019 200 videos play all popular videos comic book men comic book men topic comic book men. Stan and jack next brought us the x men, protectors of a world that feared and loathed them, while. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. Superheroes were passe, except for the man of steel. Adam strange a scifi character that started during the 50s has held true to the traditions of the typical scifi hero archetype with a love story. Get in on new comic subscriptions and never miss an issue again. Find a comic book shop near you in the local shops section. We carry a large selection of comics that have been professionally graded and encapsulated by cgc or cbcs.
The metal men are a group of superheroes that appear in dc comics. To jacobs and jones, the real comic book heroes are the artists, writers and editors who created the grand adventures and heroes. 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. By the mid1950s, the comicbook industry was imperiled. Comic books for sale buy dc, marvel comic books online. Here, we move beyond the ultrarare golden age comic books. Here, we move beyond the ultrarare golden age comic books into the silver age. Nov 04, 2016 these factors led to a decline in superhero stories and a rise in comic titles that would appeal to more adult sensibilitiesthe silver age of comic books. Find vintage comics from golden age comics dealers, silver age comics dealers, comic book dealers, and other resources.
Concept silver age of comics appears in 4424 issues. Erik palmer in his analysis of three marvel titles the avengers, fantastic four, and x men, spanning from 1960 to 2004. Public domain super heroes is a collaborative website about public domain characters from comic books, comic strips, films, books, pulps, mythology, television, animation, folk stories, among others. Silver age comics at atkins library is an exhibit of superhero comics published. See more ideas about silver age, comics and comic books. One silver age bag can hold several modern age comics, which makes a stiff enough package that backing boards arent needed.
The 17 best silver age marvel comics 17 captain marvel. Hannabarbera super tv heroes silver age comic book no. Dell became part of bantam doubleday dell in 1988, ceasing to exist as an independent company. While they acknowledge that comics have historically led to tragedy for their creative people, they show how realworld heroes like jack kirby, steve ditko, steve gerber, carmine infantino and many others endured tragedy to create memorable heroes and stories. I highly recommend the dc showcase presents graphic novels. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. Comic book men silver age comic collection youtube. The silver age of comic books was followed by the bronze age. The silver age was a creative and commercial renaissance period for the comics medium. Beginning in 1960, with a charge led by marvel and stan lee, a remarkable roster of heroes was unleashed on the world, captured in unforgettable stories that would thrill generations of devoted fans. This is going to sound funny, but the silver age of comic book history was a golden age for superheroes.
Established in february 1991, in queens, ny, weve got a fantastic collection of vintage books, as well as the latest new releases. Iron man and the xmen make their first appearances in 1963. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by the way the name is pronounced. Ace morgan member of the challengers of the unknown. A history by gambit1024 april 25, 2012 23 comments the most recognizable comics characters in the world. 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. The amazing stylistic history of comic books 99designs.
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 marvel comics silver age hero gallery silverplated. The 1960s was a time of significant growth in the comics industry. I encourage anyone who is a silver age fan of the genre, comic book geek or into clever parody to join forces with the bronx heroes and comic book veterans ray felix and tom sciacca this april to. Jan, 2016 the crime syndicate of america on earth3 was one of the greatest threats the justice league of america opposed in the silver age. Superheroes were passe, except for the man of steel, a media star thanks to the adventures of superman 195357, a syndicated program appearing on the medium that had robbed comics of much of its audience. Many of the most famous comic book characters and storylines came from this era the avengers, spiderman, xmen, daredevil and many new ideas were. The silver age 19601970 marks the second chapter in the folio societys collaboration with marvel comics. The demarcation is not clearly defined, but there are a number of possibilities. The silver age of comic books useful notes tv tropes.
It follows the silver age of comic books, and is followed by the modern age of comic books the bronze age retained many of the conventions of the silver age, with traditional superhero titles remaining the mainstay of the. Namor has greater longevity than a normal human being. Silver age comics 19561969 silver age comics provide you with a look into the past, taking you to an era of books that spanned from 1956 to 1969. I know they are a lot, but i love them all im trying to build small runs from the first issues to. The comics featured in this collection were published between the mid to late 1960s. Read our blog for our latest thoughts and findings. Adam strange is also lifes thinker of the aberrant six. Get the best deals on other superhero silver age comics when you.
The golden age of comic books useful notes tv tropes. Debuting in the silver age of comic books, the characters have appeared in comic books and other dc comicsrelated products such as animated television series, clothing, figurines and trading cards. A new character created by two young men from cleveland was featured on the cover. Comics from the silver and bronze age comics from the. The companys comic book division folded in 1973, although dell continued to publish the occasional book with comics content, including newspaper strip collections. Includes all comic books published during the period of 1956 to 1970.
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