Combat, plastic man, police comics, smash comics and the spirit. 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. Golden age superheroines who were as awesome as wonder. 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. In june of 1938, national allied publications began a new comic book series, featuring several different heroes. They became widespread and popular and many still popular comic book icons made their debut, beginning in the mid 1930s and. Some of the greatest writers and artist took center stage and left a legacy for generations of kids and comic book industry workers alike. Quality comics was a comic book company from the golden age of comic books that sold many anthology comic books that starred superheroes, many of which were adopted by dc comics when they purchased quality comics, and others were not, entering the public domain. Nor would legacies that gave birth to the silver age of superheroes. See more ideas about marvel, golden age and comics.
The superhero archetype was created and many wellknown characters were. This era also comprises the early stages of the cold war, but the war years and the postwar. Cover of the official handbook of the marvel universe. Fictional superheroes created during the golden age of comics june, 1938 until at least september, 1956. Select the range of golden age comic books by choosing a view above. Mar 02, 2016 here are the four major ages for comic books in chronological order. Hierarchy of golden age comics 2020 edition golden age. The golden age of comic books describes an era of american comic books from 1938 to 1956. Quality comics was an american comic book publishing company that operated from 1937 to 1956 and was largely influential in creating the golden age of comic books. The end of this era is vague and nonspecific but it is generally agreed that by the mid1950s, the silver age had begun the superman stories in this era are characterized by their everyday plots dealing with gangsters, criminals, corrupt politicians, and the like. The following 192 pages are in this category, out of 192 total. These are the years when comics were considered a new and exciting form of art. Wonderful site on characters and history of comic books, comic strips and animation.
The golden age of comics 19381956 technically, the golden age of comics took place between 1938 and 1956. Public domain characters who have appeared in comic books. List of marvel comics golden age characters wikipedia. Alfred pennyworth is bruce waynes loyal father figure and butler. The following is a list of marvel comics golden age characters and teams that first appeared in marvel comics during the golden age of comic books late. Various golden age heroes and perhaps the odd villain. I dont often find golden age books so this was fun. Comic books would certainly be different without the golden age of superheroes. 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. Fashion, feminism, fantasy, and the history of comic book heroines is a comprehensively annotated collection of forgotten female comic book characters from the era of golden age comics. This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total. 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. Initially it was intended for use specifically to refer to the indiginous black and white comics.
He also contributed a brief humor strip called barberania issue 4. The golden age of superheroes has some of the most surprisingly powerful superheroes in comic book history. Sometimes, for personal preference, shifting tastes come. Dc formerly national and marvel formerly timely rose but were second to captain marvel and fawcett. Welcome to comic book plus, the site where every day is party day. The golden age is a common term describing an era of comics beginning in 1938, when superman made his first comic book debut.
Each week, comic book writer chris sims answers the burning. Shortlived titles of the golden age shortlived titles of the golden age 3 3. The golden age is a 1993 fourissue elseworlds comic book miniseries by writer james robinson and artist paul smith. Claiming to be a new kind of comic book, the mad hatter fought. The 100 best comic book characters of all time paste. Ironically, he only created one comic strip personally titled mr georges wife 1920 which was never published.
The superman stories in this era are characterized by their everyday plots dealing with gangsters, criminals, corrupt politicians, and the like. This category has the following 5 subcategories, out of 5 total. Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. They became widespread and popular and many still popular comic book icons made their debut, beginning in the mid 1930s and ending around the mid1950s. In 1966, stan lee and jack kirby created the first african superpowered hero character to appear in mainstream american comics a character that would become a popular comic icon. Captain marvel fawcett all items 3329 abominable snow monster of the north.
Golden age of comic books golden age comics wiki fandom. It concerns the golden age dc comics superheroes entering the 1950s and facing the advent of mccarthyism. The golden age of comic books ran from the late 1930s until either the late 1940s or early 1950s, depending on your perspective. The even better news is that all the content is free and legal. Hierarchy of golden age comics 2020 edition hierarchy of golden age comics 2020 edition 1 1. The golden age of comic books home of the golden age of. Characters air wave larry jordan larry jordan was the first hero named air wave. During this time, modern comic books were first published and enjoyed a surge of popularity. Several lessons from the earliest days of comic books still resonate today. This site is devoted to the golden age of comic books podcast and blog created by bill jourdain.
Purchased some golden age comic books in the wild youtube. Apr 08, 2016 unmasked prospecting obscure golden age 1st appearances. Notable absences from the lineup are superman, batman, and wonder woman, despite all three originating in the golden age of comic books the golden age is nominally a what if. Apr 19, 2012 the golden age of comic books ran from the late 1930s until either the late 1940s or early 1950s, depending on your perspective. We are the original and still the premier site to read and download golden and silver age comic books. The golden age of comics refers to the late 30s to early 50s an era when icons like captain america, batman, and superman emerged. The golden age definitively ends with the creation of the comic code authority. A guide to marvels golden age characters table of contents by jess nevins it may be hard to believe now, but once upon a time, back in the 1940s, marvel comics then known as, among other things, timely comics, had a flourishing line of superhero comics. There are more than a few examples of a comic book company. Here are the four major ages for comic books in chronological order. Public domain super heroes is a collaborative website about public domain characters from comic books, comic strips, films, books, pulps, mythology, television, animation, folk stories, among others. Welcome to superworld comics golden age comics browsing page. Collecting comics and especially speculating on comics usually requires thinking outside the box, especially in the golden age. The end of this era is vague and nonspecific but it is generally agreed that by the mid1950s, the silver age had begun.
The rich histories of many characters would not exist. 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 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. Collecting and speculating on what everybody else is doing will usually require a deep pocket book. Also, while comic books consistently kept a height of 10 12 inches 26.
The golden age is full of bizarre high concepts and wild characters who only. Golden age comics public domain comic books collectible. Golden age superhero generator comic book characters. The publishing era following the golden age is known as the silver age, and is commonly attributed to the. This era also comprises the early stages of the cold war, but the war years and the postwar years seem like theyre so distinct that it somehow seems. Apr 2, 2016 a collection of images from golden age 19351955 superhero comic books, both common and obscure. 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 a major industry. The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the years of 1938 and 1955. Some strict collectors consider the era finished by 1950. The success of superman caused a number of companies to jump on the bandwagon and create their own crimefighting heroes, and then when america joined the war there was clearly perceived to be a need for patriotic heroes fighting the evil axis forces. They represent the beginning of what is a incredible industry. The golden age for comic books is known for plots that dont appear in modern day comics.
The goal was identifying golden age comic books 19371949 with the most impressive covers. For those who are unfamiliar, the golden age of comic books features some of the earliest works in the medium. The series touches on most of the major golden age heroes, and many of the minor ones. Concept public domain characters appears in 3902 issues.
Golden age experts of the collectors society participated in the heritage auctionscertified guaranty company poll, conducted by society members benjamin j. This golden age of comics had a wealth of female characters, and the platinum age of the comic strips had a surprising number of women working behind the scenes. The 7 best golden age superheroes youve never heard of looper. Many iconic characters were introduced in this time period and became part of american culture at a very interesting point in our history.
When i think of golden age comics, i think only of world war ii. The following is a list of marvel comics golden age characters and teams that first. Golden age superheroines who were as awesome as wonder woman. In june of 1938, national allied publications began a new comicbook series, featuring several different heroes. The platinum age is roughly that time between 1897 and 1937 the year that detective comics launched while the golden age is from 1938 to 1955. Purchased a small collection which included a few golden age books.
This category is for superheroes created during the golden age of comic books. The golden age of comic books was a period of time when comic books were at there finest. This article will feature a look into the genesis of disney cartoon comics. Comic book plus free and legal public domain books. The following is a list of marvel comics golden age characters and teams that first appeared in marvel comics during the golden age of comic books late 1930s and c. Blonde phantom by syd shores comic book characters, comic books, fictional characters, moulin.
The wiki format allows any registered user to create any article, so we can all work together to build the site. Years later, this prompted collectors of canadian golden age titles to call them canadian whites, a term was apparently first used by patrick loubert and michael hirsh in their the great canadian comic books study of canadian titles of the era. Apr 03, 2017 the golden age of comics 19381956 technically, the golden age of comics took place between 1938 and 1956. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly increased in popularity. Created by jerry siegel and joe shuster, superman is possibly the most recognizable comic book character to this day. Today there are a wealth of golden and silver age comic book characters who have fallen into public domain. A new character created by two young men from cleveland was featured on the cover. Unmasked prospecting obscure golden age 1st appearances. The golden age of comic books useful notes tv tropes.
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