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. Arlen schumer is a member of the society of illustrators, creating comic bookstyle illustrations for advertising and editorial usage, and a foremost comic book historiancomic 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. But with a single comic carmine infantino not only revived the superhero genre after a long period of stagnation in the early 1950s, he also kicked off the silver age of comics. May 08, 2012 now, powerhouse books is pleased to present a collection of these uniquely american stories as told through a uniquely american mediumthe comic book. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. The superhero archetype was created and many wellknown characters were introduced, including superman, batman, captain marvel, captain america, and wonder. 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. Carmine infantino was part of the silver age of comic books in the 50s and 60s when dc reintroduced the world to the idea of superheroes on a grand scale.
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. Mar 12, 2018 in this video we talk about the absolute best comic book covers of all time including books from the golden, silver, bronze, and copper ages of comics. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. Atlas silver age science fiction comics group of 12 atlas. 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. 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. And while artists may come and go, and constantly reinvent our beloved comic icons, the artwork has always been a source of inspiration. He got his first professional work at the age of 16, drawing the title story in the first issue of hulk weekly for marvel uk. Many editors, writers, pencillers and inkers participated in this revival. The 10 greatest comic book artists of all time creative bloq. The teen titans was one of the few comic books about kids. I wanted to create the first true art book about the art of the comic book artists of the silver age of comics. By the mid1950s, the comicbook industry was imperiled. Never one of marvels hot titles, xmen was cancelled in march 1970, surviving only in reprints until the debut of the allnew, alldifferent team in 1975.
Comic book styles have evolved to match the stories of the heroes. The silver age lasted from 1954 or 1956 to about 1970 though some people count everything up until 1985 as part of it, folding in the the bronze age of comic books. In short, if you have any interest in comic book art and the artists that drew them, this is the book for you. By the end of the silver age, a new generation of talent had entered the field, including writers denny oneil, gary friedrich, roy thomas, and archie goodwin, and artists such as neal adams, herb trimpe, jim steranko, and barry windsorsmith. Amazing adventures, amazing spiderman, avengers, captain america, daredevil, defenders, fantastic four, hulk, iron man, journey into mystery, marvel premiere, marvel tale, mavel teamup, sgt, fury, strange tales, submariner,tales of suspense, tales to. The modern age of comic books is a period in the history of american superhero comic books which is generally considered to have begun in the mid1980s and continues through the present day. The 1930s was the start of the golden age of comics. Dec 06, 2016 in the early 1940s, superman was a muchneeded hero for a nation on the brink of war. The current list of the most valuable silver age comics. Based on dozens of interviews, this book carefully ch.
The 100 greatest silver age comic book covers of all time. 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. 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. There would never again be the heyday of the golden age but the now well underway silver age was allowing more and more comics to be published. The former jacob kurtzberg was a restless selfimprover, a. Nov 10, 2016 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.
We carry a large selection of comics that have been professionally graded and encapsulated by cgc or cbcs. Gil kane april 6, 1926 january 31, 2000, born eli katz, was a comic book artist whose career spanned the 1940s to the 1990s and every major comics company and character. Jack kirby simply put, no artist had more of an influence on american comics this century than jack kirby. These and other underground comix were drawn by the. 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. This issue, which brings in a cool 150 to 180 bucks near mint, has the pleasure of being the first appearance of power girl, earth2s answer to supergirl. And certainly not the recent spate of reprints, which, though they serve a noble purpose, remove the original coloring and replace it with garish colors on harsh white paper. The most collectible comics from the golden age are always issue number one of a title.
Trace the birth of your comic champions with the marvel age of comics 19611978, a behindthescenes treasure trove published by taschen books. Kirby and sinnott are entering their prime period here. X men, silver age comics, marvel girls, marvel comic books, comic books art, comic superheroes, superman comic, marvel. Comic books have been a popular storytelling medium since the mid1930s. Natural, neurocomics, smile, weirdo, and zap comix. The 1960s was a time of significant growth in the comics industry. Although the hobby of collecting comic books is not quite as old, it has spawned an industry of providing collectors. Yet in fine art circles, it is still considered blasphemous to comparecontrast the two sets of artists. 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. As you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. Night was the prominent setting for virtually all stories of this age, leading to an art style that favored strategic lighting and long shadows. Comic book writers, artists, editors, and others associated with the golden age of comic books, the seminal period from the 1930s creation of the first newsstand comics to the decline of superhero comics popularity in.
Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. 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. Vincent bernard the silver age of comic book art is a beautiful, brilliant work of love and true passion. Check out our 60s comic books selection for the very best in unique or custom. The silver age of comic book art, a coffee table comic book art history book written and designed by comic book historian and illustrator arlen schumer. The 100 geatest silver age comic book covers of all time. They were all untested books, and the publishers were not inclined to do a big print run for fear of having them returned. 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. Comics from the 60s growing in popularity, value news daily. 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. Two artists that changed the comics industry dramatically in the late 1960s were neal adams, considered one of his countrys greatest. Im sure that ward had to scrounge everywhere to find that many comics featuring the man of steel. Note that this is the period that spawned the 60s batman series, and no, this is not a coincidence.
We carry underground comix like the fabulous furry freak brothers, home grown funnies, mr. The man of steel and his comic book medium were in their golden age, and with each new story, jerry siegel and joe shuster were continuing to expand and enrich the world of their still relatively new creation. May 30, 2017 today, lets talk about the silver age. The silver age of comic book art by arlen schumer is, quite simply, the most beautiful book ever put together on comic art of the 1960s. When all star comics returned during the bronze age, it returned with a bang. The silver age 19561970 was one of the most popular and influential eras in comic book history for creators and readers alike. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Most silver age marvels silver age comics are from the 1960s and typically have a 12 cent cover price especially superheroes 19611970. 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. The silver age of comic book art archway publishing. Silver age comic books those published between about 1956 and 1970 are skyrocketing in popularity and rising in value among collectors. The art and writing of arlen schumer arlen schumer.
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. Atlas silver age science fiction comics group of 12 atlas, 1950s 60s condition. There are several key events and characters from the 30s that shaped the formation of modern comics. Centering mostly on reproductions of covers, interior art, merchandising, pop culture, and of course thr batman tv show, this book is a wonderful trip down memory lane. 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. Within the industry, the beginning of copper age comics was marked by a large group of highprofile artists moving away from. The silver age of comics lecture at special edition nyc. 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 jetage psychedelic rush of imagination and the titanic, luminous. 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. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. The amazing stylistic history of comic books 99designs. 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. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age.
Carmine infantino, steve ditko, jack kirby, gil kane, joe kubert, jim steranko, neal adamsand others. To commemorate dc comics 50th anniversary, dc published crisis on infinite earths as a 12issue comic book event. The second generation of comic book artists, takes an inside look at the artists who created the modern comic book. Silver age comics is one of nycs oldest comic shops. First, i estimate that there were about 960 comics featuring supermansuperboy or his friends, so its almost 60 % of the total. Established in february 1991, in queens, ny, weve got a fantastic collection of vintage books, as well as the latest new releases. The result was lees creation, along with artist jack kirby, of marvels premier. Your comic is neatly displayed centered in a mat border. 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 garage sales yes, they do turn up. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art.
Mar 02, 2016 as you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. The silver age of comic book art revised edition is a 196page, 9x fullcolor hardcover book and ebook about comic book art in the 1960s, and how the events of that turbulent decade were mirrored in the works of 8 hall of fame comic book artists. Golden age western comics lovingly reproduces in fullcolor, restored, complete scans of 20 of the best western storiesplus a few pinupscreated between the years 1948 and 1956. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly increased in popularity. The first comic that enjoyed a nice spike from the marvel studios films, copies are still being bought up at decent prices but can be found with some ease for what seems. Copper age comics are those published between 1984 and 1991, and on the timeline of comic book history, are bracketed between bronze age comics published before 1984 and modern age comics published after 1991. See more ideas about comic book covers, comic covers and classic comics.
One of comics first illustrative stars, he influenced and astounded such later greats as alex toth, jim steranko, and gil kane. Everett cover and stories by all the great early marvel artists. Similarly, artists took their inspiration from hardboiled noir films of the 40s and 50s, creating gloomy, dubious worlds of smoke, rain, alleyways and silhouettes. It showcases comic book artists and artwork from the golden, silver and bronze age. During approximately the first 15 years of this period, many comic book characters were redesigned, creators gained prominence in the industry, independent comics flourished, and. The silver age of comic books useful notes tv tropes. This coffee table book is filled with meticulously researched factoids and kaleidoscopic images that celebrate some of the greatest comic book artists of the 1960s. A whos who of the man of steel on this date april 25, 1915 mortimer weisinger was born in new york city, new york. The 60 s saw the first major comic book conventions start up and gain popularity.
Spanning approximately 1956 to 1970, the silver age defined the public perception of comics for decades and is arguably the industrys greatest era though personally, i think you can make a strong case for today. So a comic book might have an initial print run of 250,000. This was when the seed of everything we know in comics today were first planted. Not being much of a 60s dc fan the attraction here is the jack kirby cover and story. A carnival of comics eastern color printing was released. The silver age circa 19561970 was one of the most popular and influential eras in comic book history among creators and readers alike. See more ideas about comics, robert crumb and alternative comics. Dta collectibles buys and sells comic books, pulp magazines, sports memorabilia and other vintage paper collectibles. Kane cocreated the modernday versions of the superheroes green lantern and the atom for dc comics, and cocreated iron fist with roy thomas for marvel comics. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This black comic book frame turns your timeless comics into a piece of art. Arlen schumer is an awardwinning comic book style illustrator for the advertising and editorial markets, and a member of the society of illustrators.
Posted by d422 under the 100 greatest silver age comic book covers of all time. His covers alone during the 40s stand as some of the bestdesigned and most exiting work ever produced for any comic book publisher. The golden age of comic books describes an era of american comic books from 1938 to 1956. Here are ten marvelous comic book artists through the years, whove never failed to make sheer magic appear at the flick of their wrists. This youthful junior justice league came together to aid other youngsters and stomp out evil wherever they found itall with the style and slang of the swinging 60s. Don heck, heck, jim steranko, marvel, marvel silver age, silver age, steranko, xmen leave a comment.