Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. The modern age of comics generally starts in 1985 as the bronze age wraps up. The silver age of comic books was followed by the bronze age. View thousands of scanned comic books in the feature gallery, or search metropolis entire comic inventory with their advanced search. Most valuable golden age comic books silver age comic. Nice collection of bronze, silver and golden age comic books. First in the thread wins the book over any pm negotiations. Some strict collectors consider the era finished by 1950. Most popular golden age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. Here at quicksilver comics we aim to give customers value for money and customer service that is second to none. Most important to the beginning of the bronze age is the end of the silver age, as the bronze age can. Epic comic book collection pickups garage sale haul silver age bronze age key issue video duration. Here are a few more examples of golden age comic books. We are the original and still the premier site to read and download golden and silver age comic books.
Here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. 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. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. The silver age is commonly considered to have begun in 1956 and to have lasted until about 1975. It follows the silver age of comic books, and is followed by the modern age of comic books. 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 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. 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. The demarcation is not clearly defined, but there are a number of possibilities. Well, im up for the challenge to explain 79 years of comics. If the golden age of comic books and the silver age of comic books were the childhood of super heroes, the bronze age of comic books was their adolescence, and the dark age of comic books was their angstridden teenage years, then the modern age of comic books is surely the college years. 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.
These eras include the golden age 19381950, the silver age 19561970, the bronze age 19701985, and the modern age 1985present. Jul 20, 2019 the first recorded use of the term golden age was by richard a. It was used in an article titled rebirth which appeared in the fanzine comic art in april 1960. We maintain a wide selection of golden age, silver age, and bronze age comics and collectibles. The bronze age retained many of the conventions of the silver age, with traditional superhero titles. 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 golden age in comic books is the era where comics became widespread and popular when many of the icons made their. Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. When did the bronze age of comic books begin and end. In order not to violate continuity, this was billed as an elseworld story, similar to the imaginary stories from the silver age. Thus, the relatively fuzziness of the end of the silver age leaves us with a fuzzy start to the bronze age, probably around 1970.
Jul 23, 2016 my friends collection of golden, bronze and silver books. 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. These are the years when comics were considered a new and exciting form of art. Golden age comic books cgc graded golden age comics da. 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. 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. Lupoff in an article, rebirth, published in issue one of the fanzine comic art in april 1960 history. Back issue comics find vintage golden and silver age books.
The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the years of 1938 and 1955. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Dale roberts comics buys and sells comic books from the 1930s current. Your order will normally be despatched within three working days, so that you could have your precious comics with you inside a week. From the late 50s to the early 70s there was the period of the silver age. 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.
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. 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. Here are the four major ages for comic books in chronological order. But i went into a store the other day and noticed a sign saying silver age comics and boy, those comics were expensive. Mar 12, 2020 comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the golden age to the present. However, there are different names that different people may use.
How did the golden, silver, and bronze age of comic books. Oct 06, 2016 welcome to cbh, today were talking about the 8 ages of comic books including the. Also, while comic books consistently kept a height of 10 12 inches 26. This timeline presents milestones, trends, and pivotal events that defined the comics medium during each of these eras. The 8 ages of comic books by alex grand comic book historians. Silver age comic books cgc graded silver age comics da. Platinum age 18971937, golden age 19381947, atomic age 19481955, silver age 19561969 welcome interviews. Top 10 bronze age comics the comic book boys know best. Silver age comics is one of nycs oldest comic shops.
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 very early archies which also include his appearances in pep comics are very desirable and can bring thousands in good shape. May 20, 2012 the comic code was a set of rules that defined what should and shouldnt be published in comic books, and mainstream comic book companies had to obey, otherwise no one would buy their stuff. Comics from the silver and bronze age comics from the. Gold, silver and bronze ages for dc comics science.
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How did the golden, silver, and bronze age of comic books get. Mar 02, 2016 as you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. Bound volumes trade paperbacks hardcover books other comic related books. Comics historians divide the history of american comic books into ages.
This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics. 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. As you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. Quicksilver comics dealers in quality golden age, silver. 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. Most popular bronze age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. The names are the golden, silver, bronze, iron, and the modern age. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. This group is designed exclusively for comic book collectors who love and value golden, silver, and bronze age. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. During the bronze age, we saw the end of the comic code, which opened up all sorts of plot and character possibilities for publishers. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. Golden age comics for sale goldensilverbronze age only.
The silver age of comic books useful notes tv tropes. Comic book dealers recommendations metropolis comics. All the usual rules apply take it here trumps private purchase. People do mention the golden age, the silver age, the bronze age, and the modern age. Shop our selection of golden age comic books 18884409787. Hello, im going to be starting a thread this morning and adding books throughout the day and possibly tomorrow. 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 term silver age refers to a general time period in which the comic books were originally available. The period saw the arrival of the comic book as a mainstream artform, the creation and. The new 52 2011present o n 31 august 2011, dc comics launched a historic renumbering of the entire. Comic book plus free and legal public domain books.
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. 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. Established in february 1991, in queens, ny, weve got a fantastic collection of vintage books, as well as the latest new releases. 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. Golden age books tend to be wider than silver and bronze. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. When the books you implore are from long before, use our resources to find the ultimate comic store. Golden age of comic books image comics database fandom. The first recorded use of the term golden age was by richard a. The bronze age retained many of the conventions of the silver age, with traditional superhero titles remaining the mainstay of the industry. Golden age 19381956 silver age 19561970 bronze age 19701985 modern age 1985present the modern age of comics. Golden, silver and bronze age comic books comiclink.
Uslan has traced the seed for silver age to a letter appearing. How dc ignited the golden age of comic books books. 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. Unboxing 38k of golden age horror and silver age key issue.
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