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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 of comic book art won the independent publishers award for. First, i estimate that there were about 960 comics featuring supermansuperboy or his friends, so its almost 60% of the total. Standard silver age comic books are 7 wide x 1012 tall. The ocd comic book collector in me wins almost every time. Read silver age comic online free and high quality. Zatanna and the house of secrets gn 2020 dc kids 11st. In short, if you have any interest in comic book art and the artists that drew them, this is the book for you. Marvel comics more publishers shop by character batman. This book has dominated the silver age market for the last decade, despite showcase 4 and hulk trying to keep pace. Silver age was a twelve part storyline that ran through a series of one shot comic books published by dc comics in 2000. 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. 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. I have a lead on someone looking to sell a rubbermade container full of silverage comics 1960s to mid 70s is what they told me. Silver age comics shop our large selection superworld comics.
To survive, comics had turned to other genres, including science. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. There was a time where hulk 1 was matching af 15 at 1k per point1,000. 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. 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. Vincent bernard the silver age of comic book art is a beautiful, brilliant work of love and true passion. The bcw regularsilver bags are acid free, archival quality product made of 2 milthick, crystalclear polypropylene. 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. We have such a wide selection that the comics are broken out by letters. View thousands of scanned comic books in the feature gallery, or search metropolis entire comic inventory with their advanced search.
Batman 216 is one of those, maybe tough census books not many in high grade but not many copies slabbed either. If you are a fan of the silver age of comics, and you probably are if you belong to this group, and you have not had the opportunity to read arlen schumers book, the silver age of comic book art, drop everything, go to arlens site and place your order. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. As you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. Here, we move beyond the ultrarare golden age comic books into the silver age. 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. Silver age comics shop our large selection superworld. Some noncompletionists may consider that phrase but what can you do. 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. Silver age comic book supplies acid free bags, boards. The bcw comic book frame is an attractive black frame with a clear glass front. Im sure that ward had to scrounge everywhere to find that many comics featuring the man of steel.
Superheroes were passe, except for the man of steel, a media star thanks to the adventures of superman 195357, a syndicated program appearing on the medium that had robbed comics of much of its audience. Silver age 195669 by the mid1950s, the comicbook industry was imperiled. Aquaman 2 is looking to dcs silver age comics for inspiration. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. Editions in a comic book series that feature the introduction of a new character, or a significant event in comic book history, are particularly sought after by collectors. Now we move beyond the ultrarare golden age comic books into the silver age. Comic book lot silver age batman comics for sale ebay.
Use this item to protect and store your collectible silver comics. Epic comic book collection garage sale haul silver. First, i estimate that there were about 960 comics featuring. The silver age of comic books useful notes tv tropes. This applies mainly to silver age comics, as noted earlier. Find a comic book shop near you in the local shops section. Silver age comic read silver age comic online in high. This article continues the list of rare and expensive comic books we began in the golden age. When the books you implore are from long before, use our resources to.
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When you are browsing the racks at your local comic book store and happen upon silver age comic books for sale, you may wonder just what it is that makes them silver. The history of silver age comic books cosmic comics. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Silver age comics mostly dedicated to comics published from 19551970. Most popular silver age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs.
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. Silver age comic book supplies for comics from the mid 1950s to early 1970s. Epic comic book collection garage sale haul silver age. Nov 10, 2016 exactly how good was the fantastic four during the silver age. Silver age comic read silver age comic online in high quality. Silver age comic books cgc graded silver age comics da. View thousands of scanned comic books in the feature gallery, or search metropolis entire comic inventory with.
The younger a comic, the less likely the book will increase in value significantly from restoration. Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. Welcome to superworld comics silver age comics browsing page. Hey all, i asked this in the newbie forum a couple days ago but didnt really get an answer so i figured id try here. Sep 27, 2017 hey all, i asked this in the newbie forum a couple days ago but didnt really get an answer so i figured id try here. Comic book dealers recommendations metropolis comics. The silver age is the informal term applied to a specific period of comic book publishing history. Silverage dc marvel 2440 charlton dell and gold key other bronzeage to present dc marvel other big little books fanzines comic art comic book art comic strip art comic hardbacks, paperbacks, etc. Armed with this knowledge and a good understanding of the market, you should be able to make an informed decision about restoration.
Browse listings in comic books silver age 195669 hipcomic. Were not taking any one particular comic book story and adapting it, but if you want to know the vibe were going for, pick up pretty much any silver. Silver age comics provide you with a look into the past, taking you to an era of books that spanned from 1956 to 1969. After more than 17 years without the flash, dc comics debuted barry allen as the flash in the 4th issue of their new comic which would quickly develop into a venue for the. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. Your comic is neatly displayed centered in a mat border you can easily access from the rear. Welcome to comic book plus, the site where every day is party day. Silver age comics is one of nycs oldest comic shops. Aquaman 2 writer david leslie johnsonmcgoldrick revealed the silver age of aquaman comics will be a big influence on the character of black manta johnsonmcgoldrick responded to a user on twitter asking for comic book recommendations. The bcw silver comic bags are an acid free, archival quality product made of crystal clear polypropylene. Nov 28, 2014 if you are a fan of the silver age of comics, and you probably are if you belong to this group, and you have not had the opportunity to read arlen schumers book, the silver age of comic book art, drop everything, go to arlens site and place your order. The even better news is that all the content is free and legal. 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. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics.
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Second, this was before there were comics shops, before there were the yellowcolored ads offering back issues for sale. Well, the slogan the worlds greatest comic magazine. You will only receive sale and show announcements if you sign up for our email list here. 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. Whats new in your silver age collection this week page 286. The silver age is commonly considered to have begun in 1956 and to have lasted until about 1975. Established in february 1991, in queens, ny, weve got a fantastic collection of vintage books, as well as the latest new releases. Mar 23, 2020 aquaman 2 writer david leslie johnsonmcgoldrick revealed the silver age of aquaman comics will be a big influence on the character of black manta johnsonmcgoldrick responded to a user on twitter asking for comic book recommendations. Epic comic book collection garage sale haul silver age bronze age key issue video. Find vintage comics from golden age comics dealers, silver age comics dealers, comic book dealers, and other resources.
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