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The golden age of comic books was a period in the history of american comic books, generally thought as lasting from the 1930s until the mid1950s during which comic books enjoyed a surge of popularity, the archetype of the superhero was created and defined, and many of the most famous superheroes debuted. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. 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. Most popular bronze age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. 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. This group is designed exclusively for comic book collectors who love and value golden, silver, and bronze age. 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 comics, charleton, gold key and many others. Golden age books tend to be wider than silver and bronze. Then i saw bronze age comics and golden age comics. Comic book plus free and legal public domain books. Also, while comic books consistently kept a height of 10 12 inches 26. 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.
Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. 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. The golden age in comic books is the era where comics became widespread and popular when many of the icons made their. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. How did the golden, silver, and bronze age of comic books. 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. Epic comic book collection pickups garage sale haul silver age bronze age key issue video duration. We maintain a wide selection of golden age, silver age, and bronze age comics and collectibles.
Thus, the relatively fuzziness of the end of the silver age leaves us with a fuzzy start to the bronze age, probably around 1970. Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. When the books you implore are from long before, use our resources to find the ultimate comic store. Most valuable golden age comic books silver age comic. Most important to the beginning of the bronze age is the end of the silver age, as the bronze age can. This timeline presents milestones, trends, and pivotal events that defined the comics medium during each of these eras. We are the original and still the premier site to read and download golden and silver age comic books.
Oct 06, 2016 welcome to cbh, today were talking about the 8 ages of comic books including the. 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. Lupoff in an article, rebirth, published in issue one of the fanzine comic art in april 1960 history. Jul 17, 2016 the ages of comic books explained people do mention the golden age, the silver age, the bronze age, and the modern age. The demarcation is not clearly defined, but there are a number of possibilities. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. But i went into a store the other day and noticed a sign saying silver age comics and boy, those comics were expensive. Golden age superhero crime romance western horror and sciencefiction other war humor funny animals classics illustrated and related jungle newspaper reprints dell four color archie and mlj silver age. Most popular golden age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. Most valuable golden age comic books silver age comic books. These are the years when comics were considered a new and exciting form of art. Gold, silver and bronze ages for dc comics science fiction. Shop our selection of golden age comic books 18884409787. 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.
The silver age of comic books useful notes tv tropes. From the late 50s to the early 70s there was the period of the silver age. However, a return of darker plot elements and storylines more related to relevant social issues, such as racism, beg. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the years of 1938 and 1955.
However, there are different names that different people may use. Back issue comics find vintage golden and silver age books. Platinum age 18971937, golden age 19381947, atomic age 19481955, silver age 19561969 welcome interviews. The period saw the arrival of the comic book as a mainstream artform, the creation and.
Here are a few more examples of golden age comic books. Silver age comics is one of nycs oldest comic shops. Quicksilver comics dealers in quality golden age, silver. Mar 02, 2016 as you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. Jul 23, 2016 my friends collection of golden, bronze and silver books. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics.
The vintage comic books within these auction events consist of golden age comics from the 1930s thru 1950s, early andor highgrade silver age comics from the 1960s, and key and highgrade bronze age comics from the 1970s. The bronze age retained many of the conventions of the silver age, with traditional superhero titles. Welcome to comic book plus, the site where every day is party day. Golden age comics for sale goldensilverbronze age only. These eras include the golden age 19381950, the silver age 19561970, the bronze age 19701985, and the modern age 1985present. The bronze age unlike the golden and silver ages, no gap period between the end of the silver age and the start of the bronze age exists. The bronze age retained many of the conventions of the silver age, with traditional superhero titles remaining the mainstay of the industry. The silver age is commonly considered to have begun in 1956 and to have lasted until about 1975. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment.
The very early archies which also include his appearances in pep comics are very desirable and can bring thousands in good shape. The modern age of comic books useful notes tv tropes. The names are the golden, silver, bronze, iron, and the modern age. During the bronze age, we saw the end of the comic code, which opened up all sorts of plot and character possibilities for publishers. Here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. Gold, silver and bronze ages for dc comics science. Comics from the silver and bronze age comics from the. Your order will normally be despatched within three working days, so that you could have your precious comics with you inside a week. Dale roberts comics buys and sells comic books from the 1930s current. Comics historians divide the history of american comic books into ages. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Nice collection of bronze, silver and golden age comic books. The even better news is that all the content is free and legal.
In order not to violate continuity, this was billed as an elseworld story, similar to the imaginary stories from the silver age. As you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. Golden age 19381956 silver age 19561970 bronze age 19701985 modern age 1985present the modern age of comics. 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. Some strict collectors consider the era finished by 1950. The new 52 2011present o n 31 august 2011, dc comics launched a historic renumbering of the entire. The first recorded use of the term golden age was by richard a. View thousands of scanned comic books in the feature gallery, or search metropolis entire comic inventory with their advanced search. It was used in an article titled rebirth which appeared in the fanzine comic art in april 1960. 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. Here are the four major ages for comic books in chronological order.
The 8 ages of comic books by alex grand comic book historians. Jul 20, 2019 the first recorded use of the term golden age was by richard a. Golden age of comic books image comics database fandom. The modern age of comics generally starts in 1985 as the bronze age wraps up. Unboxing 38k of golden age horror and silver age key issue. Well, im up for the challenge to explain 79 years of comics. Established in february 1991, in queens, ny, weve got a fantastic collection of vintage books, as well as the latest new releases. 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.
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