Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by the way the name is pronounced. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. Thanks to this important era, we now have the comic book craze we have today. All of the comics mentioned were still selling over 200,000 copies per issue, and the superman titles were almost all selling over a halfmillion. Cgc lookup scan or type number on label choose file. 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. One silver age bag can hold several modern age comics, which makes a stiff enough package that backing boards arent needed. Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. Silver and bronze age subjects sunday, 12 june 2016.
The silver age of comics refers to an era that ran from 1956 to the early 1970s. 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. Get the best deals on silver age superhero comics 1956 1969. In short, if you have any interest in comic book art and the artists that drew them, this is the book for you. 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. Silver age comics provide you with a look into the past, taking you to an era of books that spanned from 1956 to 1969. Aquaman 2 writer david leslie johnsonmcgoldrick revealed the silver age of aquaman comics will be a big influence on the character of black manta johnsonmcgoldrick responded to a user on twitter asking for comic book recommendations. Welcome to comic book plus, the site where every day is party day. The fullcolor guide to marvel silver age collectibles. And if youre interested in selling your comic books, knowing what age they fall in is vitally important for valuing your comic books. What size of bags and boards do i need to protect my comic.
Jan 15, 2009 its one of the most striking horror covers of all time, and that includes the ec comic covers. Most popular silver age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by. Silver age comic read silver age comic online in high. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. The most important silver age comic book artistwriter you never. Dial b for blog the worlds greatest comic blogazine. Silver age of comic books has been listed as one of the language and literature good articles under the good article criteria. Sep 16, 2011 silver age, comic books, marvel, dc, jack kirby covers, more, great clips. 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. Paul levitz is a comic book fan who has worked as editorpublisher of the comic reader, editor of the batman titles and others, writer of more than 300 storiesincluding an acclaimed run on legion of superheroesand a dc comics executive, finishing his 38year stint with the company as president and publisher. Here, we move beyond the ultrarare golden age comic books into the silver 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. Comic book dealers recommendations metropolis comics. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. The 100 greatest silver age comic book covers of all time. A blog about comic books, and enjoying the stories, characters and creators of. Browse comics comic books and pop culture items at silver age comics.
Best silver age long term investments on a budget silver. Well, that happened in dc comics, for a few special issues of wonder. The hottest silver age comics on the market gocollect. The bcw comic book frame is an attractive black frame with a clear glass front. 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. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. We have such a wide selection that the comics are broken out by letters. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. For the purpose of bag and board sizes, bcw has simplified the sizes into three groups, or ages.
The silver age of comics is marked with a returned focus towards superhero comics. The silver age of comic book art by arlen schumer is an artistic overview of the entire silver age of comics a book that every dial b for blog fan. Mar 02, 2016 comic books are commonly categorized into four major ages based on when they were published. If it no longer meets these criteria, you can reassess it. From mmms to marvelmania is a comprehensive guide to marvel toys, fan club items, gumball trinkets, records, cards, stickers you name it with over 1400 color pictures from no less than the greatest marvel collections in the world. These books cover a wide range of genres, from superhero adventure tales to horror stories, allowing you to select the type of comic. The silver age lasted from 1956note some marvel partisans claim 1961, instead, for the first issue of fantastic four, or else refer to the period from 1956 to 1961.
The term silver age refers to a general time period in which the comic books were originally available. Note that this is the period that spawned the 60s batman series, and no, this is not a coincidence. If you are a fan of the silver age of comics, and you probably are if you belong to this group, and you have not had the opportunity to read arlen schumers book, the silver age of comic book art, drop everything, go to arlens site and place your order. 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. The silver age was a true pivot point for the history of comics. Includes all comic books published during the period of 1956 to 1970. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age. The hottest silver age comics on the market 3 weeks ago matt tuck the hottest silver age comics belong to marvel royalty as the fantastic four and spiderman are on the move among collectors. Top 10 all time silver age comic books overstreet 48th. The industry went back to their roots, revived some fan favorites and when back to the basics. Our fulfillment center is operational and we are still here to serve your collecting needs. Were giving away the the killing joke 1988 1st print, cgc graded 9. Silver age comics is one of nycs oldest comic shops.
Nov 10, 2016 well, the slogan the worlds greatest comic magazine. The history of silver age comic books cosmic comics. Join us as we cover the alltime comic books by era for 2018. The silver age of dc comics by paul levitz, hardcover. The silver age is commonly considered to have begun in 1956 and to have lasted until about 1975. Welcome to the silver age of comic book art facebook group, a forum for discussing all things silver agecirca 19561970. What defines the golden age from the silver age of comic. Comic book plus free and legal public domain books. Most popular silver age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. The silver age of comic books useful notes tv tropes. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Any posts about jack kirbys or neal adams silver age work should post. Comics from the silver and bronze age comics from the. Browse batman comic books and pop culture items at silver age comics.
Last month they both dominated the gocollect rankings in the top three. Comic books covering superheros lost popularity towards the end of the golden age and the beginning of the silver age but quickly rose back to popularity once the content of comic books began to be more closely regulated in fear of spurring more juvenile delinquents from questionable content found in horror and mystery genres. 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 the late 1940s or early 1950s. Silver age comic books cgc graded silver age comics da. Jan 06, 2016 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. Personally, i like the art and spending money on something that not only do i like the history story behind, but something that will only gain value with time. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Looking at the comic book database, this issue would have hit the stands at the. For longterm storage that brings the per comic cost of mylar down to near that of normal bags, yet they are far better for your books. The 1960s stories of the legion of superheroes continue in the pages of adventure comics and action comics, as written by prolific legion writer jim shooter and illustrated by comics legends including curt swan, as collected in this massive volume. The silver age of comic book art by arlen schumer nook. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. View thousands of scanned comic books in the feature gallery, or search metropolis entire comic inventory with their advanced search. As many of you probably will note, i love the silver age of comics.
Get the best deals on marvel silver age comics 1956 1969 when you shop the largest online selection at. The silver age of comic book art by arlen schumer nook book. In a new list feature for, ive decided to poke fun at these moments of. Your comic is neatly displayed centered in a mat border you can easily access from the rear. The silver age of comic book art archway publishing. Welcome on this blog full of information about the comics in the silver and bronze age and offcourse the comics themselves. 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 this list. Im still a little leary of continuing to post full issues of things from the bronze age, having come close to being legally burned a couple of times, and i have actually had thoughts of combining the two blogs in some way great news next week, chums. Welcome to superworld comics silver age comics browsing page. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. Unfollow silver age comic book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
In a new list feature for, ive decided to poke fun at these. How to store a comic book collection like a superhero. Read silver age comic online free and high quality. May 02, 2017 the silver age of comic books posted may 2, 2017 mguitmann there are a few clearly defined ages of comic books among readers, enthusiasts, collectors and historians alike. Silver age comic read silver age comic online in high quality. 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. A lighthearted look at everything there is to love about superhero comic books. Silver age comics shop our large selection superworld. Berni wrightson is a terrific artist, occasionally doing a super hero book here and there, but its his horror genre that attracts all the attention. How to store a comic book collection like a superhero february 27, 2015 kastle waserman you dont have to have superhuman strength or xray vision to appreciate comic books and to yearn to collect and preserve the graphic stories of childhood and beyond. Silver age superhero comics 19561969 for sale ebay. Is it surfs up for speculation on the wakandan king and the cosmic herald.
The importance of the ff simply cant be overstated, kicking off the marvel age and revolutionizing comics. The even better news is that all the content is free and legal. We are the original and still the premier site to read and download golden and silver age comic books. Although mort weissinger did a terrific job of editing the superman titles during the late 1950s1971 or so while simultaneously being a notorious jerk to his underlings, he had one enormous blind spot that became more apparent as he approached the end of his tenure. Following world war ii, the popularity of superheroes as comic protagonists was in decline and the major comic companies switched to a number of alternative genres such as horror, romance and crime. The overstreet comic book price guide is a wealth of knowledge with great analytics. 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. Westerns, silver age 195669, comics, collectibles picclick. Posts about silver age comics written by alan stewart. Best silver age long term investments on a budget i know most people collect comics for art, stories, or for other reasons. Are there any other blogs that are worth checking out on a regular basis. Aquaman 2 is looking to dcs silver age comics for inspiration.
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. 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. 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 top three comics for the silver age last month are worth a look. 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. 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.
Note that this is the period that spawned the adam west batman series and the superman broadway musical. Comic book men silver age comic collection youtube. Over twelve years in the making, this second edition of the full color guide to marvel silver age collectibles. December 30, 2014 guest blogs no comments justice leaguf of america 7 cover as many of you probably will note, i love the silver age of comics. 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. 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. In the third omnibus collection of the legion of superheroes silver age stories, the future superteams mission continues in the pages of. The silver age of comic book art public group facebook. These are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. A lovingly crafted tribute to the superhero comic of the 1960s, the silver age of comic book art recaptures the fourcolor visionary surge of the era, its jetage psychedelic rush of imagination and the titanic, luminous. Vincent bernard the silver age of comic book art is a beautiful, brilliant work of love and true passion.
This period is noted for the birth of modern comic books, mostly defined by the innovation of the archetypical superhero. Were not taking any one particular comic book story and adapting it, but if you want to know the vibe were going for, pick up pretty much any silver age. Speculators trade modern age books, move in and out of bronze age but many own the silver age for longterm investment. Many editors, writers, pencillers and inkers participated in this revival. Established in february 1991, in queens, ny, weve got a fantastic collection of vintage books, as well as the latest new releases. A lovingly crafted tribute to the superhero comic of the 1960s, the silver age of comic book art recaptures the fourcolor visionary surge of the era, its jet age psychedelic rush of imagination and the titanic, luminous gures, both real and imaginary, that glittered in its rmament. 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.
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