How to store a comic book collection like a superhero. 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. New listingfantastic four january 22 1964 marvel comic book. Faced with the new comics code authority, dc comics used superheroesas a way of telling stories engagingly. Silver age comic books cgc comic book collectors chat boards. This video discusses the key comic book issues of the dc silver age, from the first issue that started it all in the mid 1950s to the few issues that. Mar 02, 2016 as you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. Get the best deal for silver age superhero comics 1956 1969 from the largest online selection at. Silver age i comics are those that are the following titles are available. Quicksilver comics dealers in quality golden age, silver. The silver age of comic book art revised edition is a 196page, 9x fullcolor hardcover book and ebook about comic book art in the 1960s, and how the events of that turbulent decade were mirrored in the works of 8 hall of fame comic book artists. Keep track of new dimension comics butlers events, sales, new products and other stuff. 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. These books cover a wide range of genres, from superhero adventure tales to horror stories, allowing you to select the.
Korg 70,000 bc silver age comic lot charlton comics 1975, fnvf condition, very rare, hanna barbara rubyrockwell 5 out of 5. The styles of the books were done in homage to the comics of the actual silver age. Check out the current edition available this july for jamies comprehensive marketplace report representing todays comic book retailing and collecting markets. The silver age is the informal term applied to a specific period of comic book publishing history. Plus a new exclusive interview with green lanternbatman artist neal adams. One of the companies that emerged during the initial superhero book boom was timely comics. Silver age sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new grid view list view. Includes all comic books published during the period of 1956 to 1970. Silver age superhero comics 19561969 for sale ebay. Established in 1992, four color comics has a great selection of vintage comic books, movie posters, trading cards, memorabilia, pulps, original comic art, toys, games and more. Check out the current edition available this july for jamies comprehensive marketplace report representing todays comicbook retailing and collecting markets.
Browse comics comic books and pop culture items at silver age comics. It unveiled its first heroes, the human torch and the submariner, in 1939s marvel comics no. 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 larger publishing houses. Its only fitting that the flash tested the ground and with him, a new generation of heroes came running across it. Plus a new exclusive interview with green lantern batman artist neal adams. Comic book frame black wood book frame for silver comics. Silver age comics is one of nycs oldest comic shops. Our comics expert has over 25 years of comic book selling experience via mail order, retail, and conventions, and is cofounder of the berkeley comic show, a quarterly oldschool show featuring only 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. The page count for any cover sequence is normally 1. May 30, 2015 the silver age of comic book art revised edition is a 196page, 9x fullcolor hardcover book and e book about comic book art in the 1960s, and how the events of that turbulent decade were mirrored in the works of 8 hall of fame comic book artists. In these 1960s adventures, aquaman, the atom, batman, the flash, green arrow, green lantern, superman and wonder woman meets the justice society of america from the parallel world known as earth1 and take on the evil of felix faust, the wizard, the icicle, kanjar ro, despero, dr. Dont miss the debuts of tomarre and abin sur, the guardians of the universe, sinestro, and more. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the.
One silver age bag can hold several modern age comics, which makes a stiff enough package that backing boards arent needed. 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. The silver age of dc comics by paul levitz goodreads. 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. 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.
Silver age 1950s to 1980s, size 7 18 x 10 12 golden age pre 1950, size 7 34 x 10 12 again, this also may be a matter of preference, but michael says he uses silver age for all his books, with the exception of golden age, which requires a larger format, but some collectors like the tighter fit of current size so they will. Carmine infantino, steve ditko, jack kirby, gil kane, joe kubert, jim steranko, neal adamsand others. This size accommodates some late golden age comics published in 1951 as well as silver age comics published as late as 1965, including annuals and 80page giants published during that period. 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. 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. Shop for silver age 1956 1969 comics on, your friendly online comic book store. A new book chronicling the history of dc comics is going way back to see where batman and other heroes really began, and the hollywood reporter has a look inside the golden age of dc comics. The 60 % off section comics are all now available at these bargain prices browse our slabbed books in stock, either all at once, or by title. The book is not arranged chronologically or by topic, but meanders through the silver age, stopping to touch upon the very diverse dc line of the time. Publishers such as dell and gold key comics did run an expanding line of silver age horror and mystery titles during the early 1960s, and charlton maintained a continuous publishing history of them, during the later 1960s, a gradual loosening of enforcement standards eventually led to the reestablishment of horror titles within the dc and. Silver age 1956 1970 the silver age of comics is when comic books really hit their stride and became mainstream sources of entertainment in america. 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 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. Oct 12, 2015 the silver age of dc comics chronicles it all, right down to the wacky shenanigans of televisions batman, which made him the embodiment for the camp sensibility of the 60s and further immortalized the dark knight as a pop culture icon for generations to come. 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. 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. Dc librarian benjamin leclear looks back at plass unique comic book history, including his unusual first dc comics appearance and some of the breathtaking jack cole art that helped cement plastic man as an important part of the dc universe.
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. Your comic is neatly displayed centered in a mat border. Our comics expert has over 25 years of comicbook selling experience via mail order, retail, and conventions, and is cofounder of the berkeley comic show, a quarterly oldschool show featuring only comic books. This size accommodates golden age comics from 1943 up to silver age comics published in 1960.
The silver age of comic book art by arlen schumer home. Theoretically, if all contents of a comic are indexed, the page counts of the individual sequences should add up to the total page count of the comic. Our specialty is 60s and 70s comics, but we have thousands of back issue comics from other decades as well, golden age and bronze age. Following the golden age era, dcs silver age is largely. The silver age is commonly considered to have begun in 1956 and to have lasted until about 1975. On the list of comics that will be offered this year for 2012s fcbd, the comic books are divided into gold and silver categories. There is an interesting interview with neal adams and snippets from other dc paul levitz turns his archivist eye to the silver age of dc, beginning in the mid 1950s to 1970. 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 silver age was a creative and commercial renaissance period for the comics medium. With a new series on the stands and a prominent role in the terrifics, this is shaping up to be the summer of plastic man. Count the number of sides of a page that images for the cover appear on, so a wraparound comic would be 2. The silver age saw superhero comics borrowing heavily from science fiction. Established in february 1991, in queens, ny, weve got a fantastic collection of vintage books, as well as the latest new releases.
Get the best deals on silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the. See more ideas about silver age comics, comics, comic book covers. Book artists, comic book characters, comic artist, silver age comics, marvel e dc. 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 dc comics by paul levitz, hardcover. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Mar 29, 2019 this size accommodates golden age comics from 1943 up to silver age comics published in 1960. The decade beginning with the late 1930s is known as the golden age of comic books. The comics featured in this collection were published between the mid to late 1960s.
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. Even noncomic book fans would appreciate it but if you love silver age comic books the way i love silver age comic books this book is an absolute must have. Get the best deals on superman silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. May 01, 20 the book is not arranged chronologically or by topic, but meanders through the silver age, stopping to touch upon the very diverse dc line of the time. See more ideas about pittsburgh, comics and funko pop dolls. December 1958 february 1959 chip n dale silver age comic book published by dell comics no. 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. Jul 15, 20 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. This black comic book frame turns your timeless comics into a piece of art. The silver age of dc comics chronicles it all, right down to the wacky shenanigans of televisions batman, which made him the embodiment for the camp sensibility of the 60s and further immortalized the dark knight as a pop culture icon for generations to come. Browse and buy a vast selection of silver age comic books collections. Many of the superheroes from todays blockbuster franchises, including batman, superman, and captain america, emerged during this period, and the industry grew into a commercial powerhouse. Read 322 posts by ndc and get access to exclusive content and experiences on the worlds largest membership platform for artists and creators.