Check out a list of the top comics and choose those suitable to your interests. Welcome to superworld comics golden age comics browsing page. The first thing you will notice when you compare the 75 years book to this more recent one is the 75 years book looks like that muscular bully next to the skinny kid in those old charles atlas ads that ran in comics. My wife and i were killing time, waiting for some friends of hers from college to arrive, when we wandered into barnes and noble. Although oldstyle comic books may never be as big as they were between the late 1930s and mid 50s, the continued popularity of their. 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. The golden age of dc comics the golden age of dc comics image 1 the golden age of dc comics image 2 the golden age of dc comics image 3. 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. The first release is this one, devoted to as the title suggests the golden age of dc comics, an era ending in 1955, when the silver age was born.
Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. The golden age of dc comics bibliotheca universalis hardcover june 8, 2019 by paul levitz author. The ian levine collection, a private sale featuring every comic book published by dc from 19342014 including complete runs of action comics, detective comics, superman and batman. Her work on miss victory during the 1940s is especially great. The single most comprehensive book on the subject, this volume traces the companys first decades, from its pulp origins up to the comic book burnings of the mccarthy 50s in more than 400 pages bursting with comics, art, comics, photographs. 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.
This new book contains additional art as well as a new interview with artist, writer, and teacher joe kubert. Spanning from 1935 to 1956, more than 600 pages of covers and interiors, original illustrations. The superhero archetype was created and many wellknown characters were introduced, including superman, batman, captain marvel, captain america, and wonder woman. The golden age of dc comics by paul levitz, hardcover. Welcome to comics all and receive a great opportunity to be aware about the newest and the most popular comics immediately. Some consider the golden age 1938 to 1945 and the atom age 1946 to 1956.
In june of 1938, action comics debuted with a new kind of comicbook character on its cover. Enjoy free downloads of as many issues as you like straight to your computer. Soon, superheroes dominated the pages of comic books from both dc comics, marvel comics, and fawcett comics. This is a list of dc comics reprint collections including trade paperbacks, hardcovers, and other special format collections. The golden age of dc comics is a coffee table book covering the history of dc comics from 19351956. Get the best deals on dc superman golden age comics when you shop the largest online selection at.
Golden age of comic books golden age comics wiki fandom. The golden age of comic books has not only shaped some of the stories, heroes and villains we all know and love today, but it left behind some of the most valuable comic books around since they are historically significant and in fairly low supply. Oct 12, 2015 as a matter of fact, they are releasing five separate volumes, each pulling material from the 75 years book, and each highlighting a distinctive historical age in comic books. Taschens golden age of dc comics explores superhero history. Welcome to comic book plus, the site where every day is party day. This period is noted for the birth of modern comic books, mostly defined by the innovation of the archetypical superhero. 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. Dc golden, silver and bronze omnibus collection jan 2017. Apr 03, 2017 so when was the golden age of comics and what happened during it. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by the way the name is pronounced. Batman dc golden age superhero comics for sale ebay. At slightly over 400 pages, and absolutely jampacked with hundreds of beautiful images of covers, splash pages, original art, and more, the golden age of dc comics by paul levitz is not just the story of dc. The second world war had a profound effect on the golden age.
They became widespread and popular and many still popular comic book icons made their debut, beginning in the. The single most comprehensive book on the subject, this volume traces the companys first decades, from its pulp origins up to the comic book burnings of the mccarthy 50s in more than 400 pages. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This thick book is a 365 day introduction to the golden age of dc comics roughly the late 1930s to the middle 1950s. In fact, they are among the older and more desirable comics on the market. The golden age of dc comics bibliotheca universalis by paul. Many iconic characters were introduced in this time period and became part of american culture at a very interesting. Kane met writer bill finger at a party in 1938, and they soon were collaborating on comic book submissions. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. Get the best deals on batman dc golden age superhero comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Mar 29, 2019 this size accommodates golden age comics from 1943 up to silver age comics published in 1960.
We are the original and still the premier site to read and download golden and silver age comic books. Sothebys how dc ignited the golden age of comic books sothebys presents dc complete. Free, public domain golden age comics online the mary sue. Early rumors suggested that some of dc s golden age characters would figure prominently into generation one, while generation two would center on silver age characters and so on, through the.
In the span of six months, dc has added six volumes to their golden and silver age line and as late january introduced the bronze age. 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. Investing in golden age dc comics on a budget cbsi comics. Even seasoned collectors may have problems attaining comics from this era. Comic books for sale buy dc, marvel comic books online. 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. Aug 25, 2014 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. Sothebys how dc ignited the golden age of comic books. For the dc comics mini series, see the golden age comics. During this time, modern comic books were first published and enjoyed a surge of popularity. Soon, circumstances led wheelernicholson to partner with printer harry donenfeld and, eventually, accountant jack liebowitz.
Golden age experts of the collectors society participated in the heritage auctionscertified guaranty company poll, conducted by society members benjamin j. During this era, comic books became more popular, with the concept of superhero created and firmly established. The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the. The golden age of dc comics 19351956 by paul levitz. Select the range of golden age comic books by choosing a view above.
The golden age of dc comics bibliotheca universalis. Please browse by publishers or series names and check out all the great covers. As a matter of fact, they are releasing five separate volumes, each pulling material from the 75 years book, and each highlighting a distinctive historical age in comic books. 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. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. The golden age of dc comics in june of 1938, action comics debuted with a new kind of comic book character on its cover. Howler hustle 82014 dc comics batman bronze age duration. This lavishly illustrated volume of largeformat photogr. When the books you implore are from long before, use our resources to find the ultimate comic store. The golden age of comics 19381956 technically, the golden age of comics took place between 1938 and 1956. Marvel comics more publishers shop by character batman. The publishing era following the golden age is known as the silver age, and. The digital comic museum is a website that is collecting public domain comic books from the golden age of comics, which is generally thought to be between the 1930s and 1950s, and is.
The massive commercial success of that character was responsible for creating the costumed superhero genre, which has been a mainstay for the comic book industry ever since. Labonog, keston fulcher, robert cat conrad, and matt nelson. 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. Marvel little golden book library marvel super heroes by various and golden books jul 26, 2016. 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 even better news is that all the content is free and legal. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. The golden age of dc comics bibliotheca universalis hardcover june 8, 2019.
Explore comic books newly acquired comics original artwork shop by age golden age. I believe the golden age is 1938 with the debut of action comics right through december of 1949. 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. For the dc comics miniseries, see the golden age comics. It is the story of an industry feeling its way in the darkness as it tries to figure out exactly what it is. Get the best deals on dc superman golden age comics when you shop the largest online selection. Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. We have such a wide selection that the comics are broken out by letters. Golden age comic books cgc graded golden age comics da. Sothebys how dc ignited the golden age of comic books posted on april 16, 2020 by erik weinbrecht sothebys presents dc complete. Back issue comics find vintage golden and silver age books. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly increased in popularity.
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. Get the best deals on dc golden age westerns comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Supermans popularity helped make comic books a major arm of publishing, which led rival companies to create superheroes of their own to emulate supermans success. The golden age begins with the invention of the superhero genre, usually attributed to the first appearance of superman in 1938, although the company now known as dc comics began publishing in 1935. Golden age comics wide selection of golden age superworld.
Shortly after dc shifted from the large 52 page comic format to the smaller 36 pages in the early 1950s. New listingaction comics 206, 1955 dc comics classic wedding cover this is a copy of action comics 206, from 1955 from dc comics. The golden age of dc comics by paul levitz goodreads. The golden age definitively ends with the creation of the comic code authority in 1955. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. The golden age of dc comics 19351956 by paul levitz 20. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. By 1938 he was selling humorous filler stories to dc comics, including professor doolittle and ginger snap. February 15th is the birthday of golden age comic artist nina albright feb. I am going to try and walk through the dc titles that offer affordable issues that i. Golden age comics b alphabetical order rules all comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic books name. There is a myriad of affordable golden age comics out there, perfectly fit for the collectors or investors that do not have tens of thousands of dollars to invest in the top end books. The book chronicles the early years of the comic book publisher, which has brought the world batman, superman and wonder woman, with. The golden age is a 1993 fourissue elseworlds comic book miniseries by writer james robinson and artist paul smith.
Expanded from the eisner awardwinning xl book, 75 years of dc comics, this edition offers readers the ultimate insight on dc s first decades, from its pulp origins up to the comic book burnings of. 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. Comic book plus free and legal public domain books. Concept golden age of comics appears in 3789 issues. The publishing era following the golden age is known as the silver age, and is commonly attributed to the.
Dc archive editions are hardcover editions reprinting stories from currently dc comics owned properties of golden age and silver age comics, regardless of whether dc was the original publisher of those works. Each set of facing pages contains a snippet from a golden age comic on one page, and some information about whats pictured on the other. In june of 1938, action comics debuted with a new kind of comic book character on its cover. The single most comprehensive book on the subject, this volume traces the companys first decades. How dc ignited the golden age of comic books books. Get the ultimate insights on the heyday of dc comics. The first decade and a half of comic books has been labeled as the golden age. The goal was identifying golden age comic books 19371949 with the most impressive covers. Written by jerry siegel and illustrated by joe shuster, this title includes the first appearances of lois lane, jimmy olsen, and supermans alter ego clark kent, as well as the first use of his xray vision. The golden age of comic books describes an era of american comic books from 1938 to 1956. The golden age of comic books was a period beginning in 1938 and ending in the mid 50s. Dc introduced many superheroes throughout the socalled golden age of comics, most notably batman 1939 and wonder woman 1941. It concerns the golden age dc comics superheroes entering the 1950s and facing the advent of mccarthyism.
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