These are the years when comics were considered a new and exciting form of art. Comic book art comic strip art comic hardbacks, paperbacks, etc. Feb 04, 2020 a sampling of various undervalued golden age comic books. About this blog attack of the 50 year old comic books. The golden age of comic books describes an era of american comic books from 1938 to 1956. Comic collecting 101 comic speculation golden age key issues comic cover trivia and firsts. Hi everyone, i hope everyone is staying safe, healthy and employed during this pandemic.
The quick and dirty way to check is just to count to the middle, or go to the middle and see if the story has continuity or if the page numbers line up. A group of top comic collectors has chosen detective comics no. Wonderful site on characters and history of comic books, comic strips. If youre not sure what size of bags and boards you need, please measure your comics. It proved so popular that the following year eastern published famous funnies and took the bold step of selling the comic for ten cents through chain stores.
Select the range of golden age comic books by choosing a view above. Do you know where i can find out the lengths and widths of the original untrimmed books, so i can compare the proper measurements to the measurements of my b. A blog about comic books, and enjoying the stories, characters and creators of. Dec 04, 20 golden age comic book resources comic book db. The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the.
Its always a pleasure to find another blog with obscure golden age comic book scans. Most are not worth anything but it could be a fun challenge to collect early disney or looney tunes books. The golden age of comic books blog and podcast facebook. 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. Welcome back to comic book collecting in 2020 gocollect. 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. Well, that happened in dc comics, for a few special issues of wonder. Most popular golden age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. I bought some super low grade coverless reader batman comics and many of them have a typed number on the splash page. The debut of the new superhero the flash in 1956 is generally considered the beginning of the silver age of comic books. The golden age of comic books blog and podcast home.
Media in category golden age of comic books the following 199 files are in this category, out of 199 total. Golden age superhero comic books products for sale ebay. 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. Cgc lookup scan or type number on label choose file. Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. Golden age experts of the collectors society participated in the heritage auctionscertified guaranty company poll, conducted by society members benjamin j. Please browse by publishers or series names and check out all the great covers. The amazing stylistic history of comic books 99designs. Dime comics website is a database of 8214 golden age comic books. The golden age of comics 19381956 technically, the golden age of comics took place between 1938 and 1956. The golden age of comic books, 19381956, its significance and its historical impact on modern comics. See more of the golden age of comic books blog and podcast on facebook.
The golden age for comic books is known for plots that dont appear in modern day comics. To keep comic books preserved, theyre normally stored in bags with boards and youll want to get bags and boards sized appropriately for your collection. I hope that lou soon writes a silver age version very soon. Have this panel that summarizes nicely why i havent been making updates lately. The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the years of 1938 and 1955. One of the fastest growing online databases dedicated to cataloging every graphic novel, comic, character, creator and anything else comic book related. Life back then was much simpler, except for the world wars and the racism and the genocide and communism and the bomb and sexism and labor uprisings and organized crime and the tea pot dome scandal. The comic book is flat and complete with some light general wear, faint crease down the center of the front cover, very small corner crease to front cover, good page color with supple page quality. Its most popular character was captain marvel, the alter ego of radio reporter billy batson, who transformed into the hero whenever he said the magic word shazam. Sparkle city comics is most interested in purchasing comic books pre1985, so if youre interested in selling your golden age, silver age or bronze age comics, give us a call at 8007439205. Supermans story, and those of batman, wonder woman, and hundreds of other dc comics characters, are all told in the golden age of dc comics. In fact, they are among the older and more desirable comics on the market. The golden age of comics was golden because it is old.
We buy your collectibles and offer consignment services. Golden age comics wide selection of golden age superworld. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. Superman is possibly the most recognizable comic book character to this day. Some strict collectors consider the era finished by 1950. Today i ran across the golden reading comics blog hosted by misty blogger. It features comics, news, videos, games, television and more about the worlds greatest super heroes for all the dc fans around the world. 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 should own. Dial b for blog the worlds greatest comic blogazine. Dropping literally out of the sky to kick off the golden age, superman represents the comic book origin story.
Golden age collectables in seattles pike place market. Things may have changed a lot since youve been away. Golden age 11805 archie and mlj classics illustrated and related crime dell four color. Many iconic characters were introduced in this time period and became part of american culture at a very interesting point in our history. I track most the heros via howard keltners golden age comic books index 19351955 an awesome index of superhero appearances you really should download. Alex schomburg was totally unique said comic book legend stan lee.
Golden age collectables has everything you need to spoil your inner child. We are the original and still the premier site to read and download golden and silver age comic books. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly increased in popularity. Containing reprints of newspaper comic strips, this experimental comic book titled funnies on parade was given away for free.
It showcases comic book artists and artwork from the golden, silver and bronze age. The golden age of comics this is my comic book blog. Golden age comic page count golden age comic books cgc. The golden age of comic books useful notes tv tropes.
Best of the golden age batman, captain america, alex schomburg get nods as collectors select their favorite covers of the era. Apr 03, 2017 the golden age of comics 19381956 technically, the golden age of comics took place between 1938 and 1956. Structured as an open community that anyone can contribute to and build, this is a solid place to start any comic book research. May 08, 2011 there are some anomalous golden age comics that have strange page counts, like 68pagers, and annuals with high page counts 100s and stuff. About blog founded in 1934 as national allied publications, dc comics is the largest and most diverse english language publisher of comic books in the world. Golden age comic book dimensions golden age comic books.
Over the years, bill has created many memorable podcasts. Comic book plus is one of the worlds largest databases of freely downloadable comics that are all in the public domain impressively theyve managed to save almost 200 rare golden age motoring comics including gasoline alley, grand prix, dragstrip hotrodders, hot rod racers, meccano magazine, speed demons, tommy gets the keys, top eliminator, world of. Jan 28, 20 williams star wars the throne room conducted by andrzej kucybala duration. Top 100 comics blogs and websites for comic fans in 2020. Mar 02, 2016 as you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. The golden age of dc comics bibliotheca universalis. Im assuming the numbers were typed and not printed when the pages ran thru the presses. Golden age comic books cgc graded golden age comics da. I already spent a previous article talking about cartoon comics, but golden age comics are full of cartoon comics. This is a novel about the experiences of children recovering from polio inside a convalescent home in perth. I know things have been slow, but they will be picking up soon with some deep looks at golden age artists and fun fawcett comics. Dec 08, 2008 creator credits are borrowed from whats available at the grand comic book database.
Apr 21, 2020 comic lovers paradise covering all the comic book characters and much more. Apr 09, 2018 even though this hasnt been one of the more popular choices on the vce text list, joan londons the golden age is a personal favourite of mine for a number of reasons. Labonog, keston fulcher, robert cat conrad, and matt nelson. You can watch the vintage voyage episode above to hear a bunch of grown men talk their peanuts obsession. Explore comic books newly acquired comics original artwork shop by age golden age. This is the book every fan of golden age superheroes should have in easy reach to read over and over. 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. 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. Enjoy free downloads of as many issues as you like straight to your computer. Golden age comic book resources for vintage issues the vuze. This site is devoted to the golden age of comic books podcast and blog created by bill jourdain. Pappys comic scans feature a huge variety of the deliciously entertaining comics of the 40s, mostly the 50s and a little of the 60s. Epic comic book collection garage sale haul silver age bronze age key issue video duration. The golden age of comic books blog and podcast home facebook.
Since 1979 iconic comic shop located in hollywood, california on melrose ave. Marvel comics more publishers shop by character batman. The superhero archetype was created and many wellknown characters were introduced, including superman, batman, captain marvel, captain america, and wonder woman. Contains the dainty daredevil 8 pages, which is the last comic book story drawn by carl. The goal was identifying golden age comic books 19371949 with the most impressive covers. History the culture of collecting meet the team tour the warehouse were always buying. The golden age of comic books home of the golden age of. Welcome to comic book plus, the site where every day is party day.
I began it in the summer of 2015, around the time of the 50th anniversary of my own first comic book purchase, and i hope to keep it running for as long as i have interesting 50 year old comics books to write about, and something i want to say about them. Here are some lessons from that time that still apply in the modern age. Jan 30, 2011 creator credits are borrowed from whats available at the grand comic book database. 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. In june of 1938, national allied publications began a new comic book series, featuring several different heroes. The golden age 19391949 marks a terrific teamup between the folio society and marvel comics. Click on the lil eight ball panel to jump right over to the golden reading comics blog. Lotsa fun and outthere old comics scans to read and download. Second, this was before there were comics shops, before there were the yellowcolored ads offering back issues for sale. From lightsabers to bobbleheads, fill your pop culture needs here at golden age.
Also note, disbrow is using the word gorgon here as. The even better news is that all the content is free and legal. A new character created by two young men from cleveland was featured on the cover. Golden age comics public domain comic books collectible. Creator credits are borrowed from whats available at the grand comic book database. Comic books for sale buy dc, marvel comic books online. The golden age of comics refers to the late 30s to early 50s an era when icons like captain america, batman, and superman emerged. Hi everyone i recently bought 2 books that i suspect have had their edges trimmed.
My wife and i were killing time, waiting for some friends of hers from college to arrive, when we wandered into barnes and noble. Im hoping to entertain other fans of a certain age i. The golden age of dc comics is a coffee table book covering the history of dc comics from 19351956. Does anyone know what happened to the golden age blog of. What defines the golden age from the silver age of comic. A blog for updates on new model designs and developments from the golden age superheroes in paper website, as well as random rants and ramblings from the founder of paper empire toys.
Does anyone know what happened to the golden age blog of mr. Expanded from the eisner awardwinning xl book, 75 years of dc comics, this edition offers readers the ultimate insight on dcs first decades, from its pulp origins up to the comicbook burnings of. 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. The two wonder women met battled briefly, with the golden age. Over approximately the last fifteen years, i think he has had three accounts. 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. Goldenage comicbook villains goldenage superhero and.
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. A site dedicated to the marvel family, has entries and images to several of the later villains. During the golden age crime stories in comics were hugely popular back in the 50s. Other ga sites comicbook plus digital comics museum. Welcome to superworld comics golden age comics browsing page. Even seasoned collectors may have problems attaining comics from this era. This period is noted for the birth of modern comic books, mostly defined by the innovation of the archetypical superhero. Perhaps one of the most important impacts of the golden age was the cementation of. Im sure that ward had to scrounge everywhere to find that many comics featuring the man of steel. Shop for golden age 1938 1955 comics on, your friendly online comic book store. From one hairy monstrosity tale of lurid love, and right into another and this time its a surprisingly well written star publications tale of truly despicable, driveling oral organs from the beyond. The blog features recollections of comic books posted around the date of the 50th. During this time, modern comic books were first published and enjoyed a surge of popularity.
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 on this blog full of information about the heroes of the golden age of comics, and offcourse the comics. 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. First, i estimate that there were about 960 comics featuring supermansuperboy or his friends, so its almost 60% of the total. I do not know conclusively that all three were his sites, but after each one closed, the next site opened with much the same images. Pappys golden age comics blogzine a golden age comic book blog featuring horror, crime, science fiction, funny animals and some superheroes. Comic book plus free and legal public domain books. Dick tracy was a perennial favorite for years, a very popular comic strip, and popular comic book. Mar 06, 20 the golden age of comics was golden because it is old. If you need a comic reader app for your pc, i suggest cdisplay. An incredible collection of free, downloadable golden age. I need to pay off a big book i just purchased, so putting up select books from my collection to sell. This is the facebook page for bill jourdains golden age of comic. What size of bags and boards do i need to protect my comic.