Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. By the mid1950s, the comicbook industry was imperiled. The golden age of comic books began in june 1938 with the debut of. The collections timespan ranges from the late 1930s through to the early 1960s, and includes many thousands of comic. Although comics have different formats, this list covers creators of comic books, graphic. When comparing the silver age xmen to the recordsetting sales juggernaut that the team would become in the 80s and 90s, its remarkable how things changed over this time. 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. He also cocreated such features as aquaman, green arrow, and johnny quick. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art.
On my initial reading i could barely restrain myself long enough to take in one spectacular double page. Years ago, i wrote a post noting all the female characters that were introduced in dc comics starting in the late 1950s, and wondering why it all happened so suddenly. Mcniven, a go to artist for the blockbuster events and headlining books. The silver age of comic books useful notes tv tropes. The silver age circa 19561970 was one of the most popular and influential eras in comic book history among creators and readers alike. What happened to key golden age artists as the silver age. Comic book plus free and legal public domain books. The silver age of comic book art elicited the same response in me. Welcome to comic book plus, the site where every day is party day. The current list of the most valuable silver age comics. The 8 ages of comic books by alex grand comic book. This allows the placement and grouping of artists by triangulation. But jack kirby started in the golden age as a teenager. Comic book artist magazine called him one of the more articulate and enthusiastic advocates of comic book art in america, and his book the silver age.
Taking comic book art to an astonishing new level and paving the way for future artists, the artists of the silver age of comics 19561970 and their work a. December 1958 february 1959 chip n dale silver age comic book published by dell comics no. Many of marvels characters starred in cartoon programs. Find a comic book shop near you in the local shops section. However like the other glorious golden age comic book artists, all good things and this era of comics, comes to an end and alex schomburg left comic books, spending the rest. Over 30 revolutionary super heroes await you, including spiderman, the. The largest period as a regular artist was the first comic to bring marvel into the silver age, the fantastic four with over 100 issues drawn by the king. Established in february 1991, in queens, ny, weve got a fantastic collection of vintage books, as well as the latest new releases.
Best silver age long term investments on a budget i know most people collect comics for art, stories, or for other reasons. Gil kane april 6, 1926 january 31, 2000, born eli katz, was a comic book artist. Spiderman marvel silver age comics 19561969 for sale. They measure 7 18 x 10 12 and are perfect to protect and store your classic comic. Top rated lists for krakoa 151 items super random amazing list 35 items barbarians and warlords 180 items krakoas hall of fame 59 items my favorite characters 150 items top 150. The silver age of comic books is generally considered to date from the first. Up until the time this comic was published, that artist didnt exist. Read our blog for our latest thoughts and findings. Arlen schumer is a member of the society of illustrators, creating comic bookstyle illustrations for advertising and editorial usage, and a foremost comic book historian. The silver age of comic books was a period of artistic advancement and widespread. We did our best to bring you only the best comic book artists you should know. What happened to key golden age artists as the silver age was around.
Weisinger was an american magazine and comic book editor best known for editing dc comics superman during the mid1950s to 1960s, in the silver age of comic books. Based on dozens of interviews, this book carefully chronicles the development of the art of comic book. Find vintage comics from golden age comics dealers, silver age comics dealers, comic book dealers, and other resources. These are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc. Get in on new comic subscriptions and never miss an issue again. Many editors, writers, pencillers and inkers participated in this revival. Silver age dc marvel 2435 charlton dell and gold key other bronze age to present dc marvel other big little books fanzines comic art comic book art comic strip art comic hardbacks, paperbacks, etc. By the mid1950s, the comic book industry was imperiled. The most influential cartoonist of this period, thomas nast played a large role in bringing.
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. In short, if you have any interest in comic book art and the artists that drew them, this is the book for you. So, the great artists of the silver age of comics include jack kirby and neal adams. Unfortunately, that pigeonholed him to silver ageera stories. The cartoony style is one which utilises comic effects and a variation of line widths as a means of. The silver age of comic book art highlights the careers of eight acknowledged hall of fame artists who drew definitive versions of the industrys greatest characters, while often setting trends in the look of comic book art. The silver age 19561970 was one of the most popular and influential eras in comic book history for creators and readers alike. Taking comic book art to an astonishing new level and paving the way for future artists, the artists of the silver age of comics 19561970 and their work are celebrated in the the silver age. Share your favorite comic book covers or art from the silver age era or just feast your eyes.
Before anyone cries outrage at why george perez and walt simonson are not on this list, despite continuing to produce amazing work, please remember that were just talking about seminal works from the last 25 years. He did freelance work for comic books like airboy, dc comics. Vincent bernard the silver age of comic book art is a beautiful, brilliant work of love and true passion. View thousands of scanned comic books in the feature gallery, or search metropolis entire comic. The silver age of comic book art public group facebook. The bronze age signaled a more realistic style within comic books as a younger generation of artists, including neal adams, john byrne, george perez, frank miller, and others, replaced. 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. Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic. Enjoy this awesomeness and disregard the order in which these artists are listed. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art.
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 amazing stylistic history of comic books 99designs. Are silver age comic book artists far better than the. The second generation of comic book artists, takes an inside look at the artists who created the modern comic book. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. We are the original and still the premier site to read and download golden and silver age comic books. To celebrate the last 25 years in comics, were looking back at the greatest comic book artists from the last quarter century. Silver age comics is one of nycs oldest comic shops. Comic book dealers recommendations metropolis comics. What happened to key golden age artists as the silver age was. No cartoonist has done more to expand the boundaries of what comic books can be or. A number of important comics writers and artists contributed to the early part of the era, including writers stan lee.
The biggest comic book names since 1992, all combined in one place. Bound volumes trade paperbacks hardcover books other comic related books comic posters comic. Over at dc comics, carmine infantino applied his art to various genre of comic books, and one that struck a cord with the mainstream and did well under the comics code authority was showcase 4, 1956 which introduced the modern barry allen flash and started off the silver age. The 25 greatest comic book artists from the last 25 years. The bcw regular silver bags are acid free, archival quality product made of 2 milthick, crystalclear polypropylene. Vintage comic booksvintage comicscomic books artsuperman comicsuperman stuffsilver age comics. The silver age 19601970 marks the second chapter in the folio societys collaboration with marvel comics. The silver age of comic book art is a sparkly remastered new version of the longoutofprint coffee table book that first came out ahead of its time in 2003, before all the. Comic books were not as lucrative as some jobs in advertising, magazine publishing, newspaper strips, and fine art. The silver age of comic book art archway publishing. The 25 greatest comic book artists from the last 25 years syfy wire.
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