Avengers, amazing spiderman,thor, captain america, submariner, xmen and silver surfer. Apr 26, 2017 a look at some of the best comic book back cover ads of the silver age of comic books. Given the wealth of material here, wed argue that top 10 should be adapted as a big budget tv show. Gil kane, comicbook artist, is dead at 73 the new york times. The 100 greatest siiver age comic book covers of all time. This period, which witnessed an explosion of englishcanadian comic book publishing, is now described as the canadian golden age of comics. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. Jul 21, 2017 thank you all for visiting and stay tuned for the last 50 comics of my top 100 most wanted comics list which include tons of golden and silver age books. The 10 greatest comic book artists of all time creative bloq. Who were some of the other key artists of the golden age.
The art and writing of arlen schumer arlen schumer. Cgc comic book collecting message board chat boards. To commemorate dc comics 50th anniversary, dc published crisis on infinite earths as a 12issue comic book event. Silver age comic art and comic books with arlen schumer. After years of lame superman stories, it looked as if dc wanted to light the fire to its flagship character, assigning neal to do. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Gerard jones and will jacobs have written a wonderful history of comic book heroes from the silver age late 50s to the present mid90s. The comic was in fantastic condition, considering its age, due to its commercial artists and avid comic book collectors, edgar churchs storage techniques. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics. The demarcation is not clearly defined, but there are a number of possibilities. Are silver age comic book artists far better than the current modern. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art.
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. 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. Apr 12, 2020 theres one last myth of the marvel silver age i want to look at before i put the subject to rest. The silver age of comic books was a period of artistic advancement and commercial success in mainstream american comic books, predominantly in the superhero genre, that lasted roughly from 1956 to the late 1960searly 1970s.
Find vintage comics from golden age comics dealers, silver age comics dealers, comic book dealers, and other resources. Then mike esposito, frank giacoia, joe giella and all. The desperate expression of the main character, as. Here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. Most popular silver age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. Do you have knowledge of silver and golden age comic books. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. What we buy these are the comics we are most interested in some of our favorite marvel silver age comics including. In it, there was a short essay by golden and silver age artist paul reinman, which first appeared in alter ego 4 oct 1962. The silver age of comic book art public group facebook. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. 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.
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 and the titanic, luminous. Superman dc silver age comics 19561969 for sale ebay. Ultimately there was 40 years of comics before the comic book that heralded the golden age 19381947 which was action. 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. Some parts dont particularly age well iris wests cluelessness, the science is goofy at times, but its the silver age of comics. The popularity and circulation of comic books about superheroes had declined following world war ii. The silver age of comic book art by arlen schumer nook. Over 22,000 square feet of pop culture fun at vancouver comic and toy show at pne forum 2901 east hastings st. 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. A tribute to comic book back cover advertisements panjo. 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 of his drawing career on covers and illustrations for science fiction magazines like the winston juvenile series that ran from 19521960, and others beyond.
Of the many great titles produced by marvel during the 60s, which deserves to be top of the rankings. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. 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. What caused the comic book industry to tank in the 90s. The 8 ages of comic books by alex grand comic book historians. I think there are some artists who are beginning to realize that they are actually. Comic books were not as lucrative as some jobs in advertising, magazine publishing, newspaper strips, and fine art. Comic book dealers recommendations metropolis comics. Find a comic book shop near you in the local shops section.
In short, if you have any interest in comic book art and the artists that drew them, this is the book for you. An amazing five more years of the original green lanternhal jordan stories. Well, at least the debate has shifted to artists who actually made their debut in the late silver age. Get the best deals on superman dc silver age comics 1956 1969 when you shop the largest online selection at. The current list of the most valuable silver age comics. In 1967 the silver age of comics reached a powerful critical mass in my life. Teen titans and bat lash artist during the silver age of dc comics. The 8 ages of comic books by alex grand comic book. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. Silver age 195669 by the mid1950s, the comicbook industry was imperiled.
Female comic book writers and artists women in comics. Welcome to the silver age of comic book art facebook group, a forum for discussing all things silver age circa 19561970. The 100 most influential pages in comic book history. The three big dc silver age hitsand fan favorite seriesin the early sixties were the flash, adam strange in mystery in space. Over 30 revolutionary super heroes await you, including spiderman, the avengers and doctor strange. View thousands of scanned comic books in the feature gallery, or search metropolis entire comic inventory with. In fact, they are among the older and more desirable comics on the market.
Back issue comics find vintage golden and silver age books. The silver age of comic book art archway publishing. Sep 22, 2019 its a high concept brimming with potential, and moore and artists gene ha and xander cannon exploit it for all its worth, blending the standard police procedural with comic book storytelling conventions to dazzling effect. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Top rated lists for krakoa 151 items super random amazing list 35 items barbarians and warlords 180 items krakoas hall of fame 74 items my favorite characters 150 items top 150 covers of the. Even seasoned collectors may have problems attaining comics from this era. Now our toysaction figures, board games, graphic novels, games workshop, silver age comics, signed books and pins inventory lists are all posted below. My dream was to be a comic book artist and i wanted to work with john buscema and gil kane and curt swan, and so i start getting work and klaus janson and bob mcleod and bob wiacek and terry austin. 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. It follows the silver age of comic books, and is followed by the modern age of comic books. All of the comics mentioned were still selling over 200,000 copies per issue, and the superman titles were almost all selling over a halfmillion. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it.
Any posts about jack kirbys or neal adams silver age work should post. Keep in mind too that in general comics circulation had increased quite nicely after the sudden drop caused by the increase in price from 10 cents to 12 cents. Most popular modern age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. In fact, when i was really actively collecting, i was going for the lowest grade copies i could find. Are silver age comic book artists far better than the. 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. What happened to key golden age artists as the silver age.
These are the tales that established hal jordan as the greatest member of the green lantern corps and offered fans brilliant storytelling. So, the great artists of the silver age of comics include jack kirby and neal adams. Arlen schumer is an awardwinning comic book style illustrator for the advertising and editorial markets, and a member of the society of illustrators. But, arguably, his style of action that pops and crazy, cosmic machines reached its zenith in the silver age and helped define it. Dcs wanted the worlds most dangerous super villains. Steranko was constantly trying to raise the bar on marvel comics cover art, this cover being no exception. 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 itself. Oct 06, 2016 the 8 ages of comic books by alex grand. It is an important book in providing the background details of the industry and also in its portraits of the creators of the various comic books. Nicknamed the king of comics, he has been a driving force behind the industry during both the golden age of comic books in the 1940s and the silver age in the 1960s. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020.
But jack kirby started in the golden age as a teenager. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. I could learn a lot working at a comic book store, since thats the reason i moved to sd was to grow as a manga artist and learn more of the art and comic industry. I wanted a comic book i could read 10 times and not worry about it devaluing. I dont know any more than that but i trust the source unless someone here knows for sure it didnt happen. Below is a list of 10 of the most valuable comics from the golden age. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. In comics, the most financially successful creator of the modern age, robert kirkman, took. Silver age comic art and comic books with arlen schumer, art historian i freaking love comics.
Subsequently, for some 20 years, ed owned his own commercial art firm in chicago, acquiring, trading, and selling world class collections of american photography, illustration art, and vintage comic books. The silver age of comic books was followed by the bronze age. And as always, i hope you love comics as much as we do. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. 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. Jan 16, 2014 i heard from reliable sources that the buyer of the 9. Read our blog for our latest thoughts and findings. In this series, dc planned to clear up decades of plot inconsistencies, as well as bring together conflicting characters from the golden age and the silver age. Jack kirby was one of the most influential comic book artists and writers of the united states, and one of the innovators of the superhero genre. She was talking about comic shops and i never thought of it, but i said that would be cool. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. The silver age 19601970 marks the second chapter in the folio societys collaboration with marvel comics.
It has been reported many times, by many historians, that marvels sales figures didnt match dcs until the beginning of the 1970s. These books cover a wide range of genres, from superhero adventure tales to horror stories, allowing you to select the type of comic. If i wanted to create my own comics, how would i get started if i cant really draw. 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 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. At twelve years old i was able to earn enough at odd jobs to purchase my fill of the. Silver age 195669 by the mid1950s, the comic book industry was imperiled.
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 19561969. Not only is this book significant for the debut of the younger supes, but its also the first earth1 appearance of ma and pa kent as well as smallville and krypton. Silver age comics provide you with a look into the past, taking you to an era of books that spanned from 1956 to 1969. What happened to key golden age artists as the silver age was.
Arlen schumer, author of the silver age of comic book art. Shop our collection of golden age comics, silver age comics, cgc comics, big little books, pulp magazines, mens adventure magazines, sports programs, nascar memorabilia, vintage toys, disneyana, movie posters, movie and tv stills, lobby cards, and arcade cards. 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. Two artists that changed the comics industry dramatically in the late. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comicsfeaturing that famous alien from krypton and aquaman, among many othersor marvel comics, which gave us the webslinging spiderman, the new mutants and patriotic captain america. As might be expected key comic books from this period now demand some very high prices indeed, the first appearances of some of these major comic book characters have become the holy grail for comic book collectors worldwide, below you will find a list of just some of the valuable comics of the silver age, they are not in any particular order as prices paid can vary as condition of a comic. The 100 greatest silver age comic book covers of all time.
Ric estrada movie a movie for fans of the silver age comics. Best silver age long term investments on a budget i know most people collect comics for art, stories, or for other reasons. Ric estrada movie a movie for fans of the silver age comics artist. Many editors, writers, pencillers and inkers participated in this revival. The history of silver age comic books cosmic comics. Dta collectibles buys and sells comic books, pulp magazines, sports memorabilia and other vintage paper collectibles. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Mar 11, 2014 the 10 greatest comic book artists of all time by creative bloq staff computer arts 11 march 2014 from action blockbusters to the lego movie, the influence of comic artists on popular culture has never been greater. Silver age comics is one of nycs oldest comic shops.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Established in february 1991, in queens, ny, weve got a fantastic collection of vintage books, as well as the latest new releases. 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 and the titanic, luminous gures, both real and imaginary, that glittered in its rmament. Personally, i like the art and spending money on something that not only do i like the history story behind, but something that will only gain value with time. I have two of his frankenstein portfolios as well as the book itself. Vincent bernard the silver age of comic book art is a beautiful, brilliant work of love and true passion. However to me, wrightson is more of an illustrator than a comic book artist. The top 10 most valuable golden age comic books superworld. 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. Something reinman wrote reminded me of that account from sterankos history of comics. Get in on new comic subscriptions and never miss an issue again.
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