Alphabetical order rules all comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic books name. By bronze age, i mean the bronze age of comics, which largely conicides with the 1970s. All images are owned and ed by the original creators. As far as im concerned, by and large, that balance was achieved in the bronze age of comics. Free file downloads, online comic viewer, plus a helpful, knowledgeable. We will return in the middle of july with new content and the second part of this summers super blog teamup. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly increased in popularity. Ill be posting random comics and artwork from the bronze age which is typically comics from 1970 to 1985 on a weekly basis. Commentary and paper dolls focusing on comic books, primarily.
This readerfriendly sized edition explores the evolution into the bronze age of dc with a careful curation and expansion of material from taschens xl book, 75 years of dc comics, winner of the eisner awards, the oscars of the comic world. Im still a little leary of continuing to post full issues of things from the bronze age, having come close to being legally burned a couple of times, and i have actually had thoughts of combining the two blogs in some way great news next week, chums. The golden age of comic books describes an era of american comic books from 1938 to 1956. Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. On june 16 2009 they went live with the bronze age babies blog, sharing their love for 1970s. Here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up.
Im sure that ward had to scrounge everywhere to find that many comics featuring the man of steel. For the next 4 episodes, i will be presenting episodes of some of the other fine superman podcasts from the superman podcast network. When antenor is captured by the achaeans, they demand cressida as part of the ransom to return antenor to troy. But heshe may be one of the most interesting of the bizarre crimebuster had no super powers. Amongst my comic reading friends at the time, pretty much everybody absolutely loathed his work.
A few days later, on july 12th, sam glanzman passed at the age of 92. First, i estimate that there were about 960 comics featuring supermansuperboy or his friends, so its almost 60% of the total. The even better news is that all the content is free and legal. Marvel comics bronze age 197083 red sonja bronze age 197083 dc adventure comics bronze age. The art also shows megaloceros to have had a small hump above its shoulders which has been interpreted as being for the storage of body fat for survival in lean times. In this disco era extravaganza, theres talking animals, stoners, hippies, evil automobiles, singles bars, monstrous mysteries, office parties, and sinful celebrities.
Second, this was before there were comics shops, before there were the yellowcolored ads offering back issues for sale. Getcomics is an awesome place to download dc, marvel, image, dark horse, dynamite, idw, oni, valiant, zenescope and many more comics only on getcomics. The point of this all is that i really need to change my buying habits. Jan 11, 2012 as far as im concerned, by and large, that balance was achieved in the bronze age of comics. If you are not already intheknow about the difference between newsstand and direct edition comics see the following as this distinction is critical information any collector must know when approaching the bronze age and key bronze. What were the best dc comic runs from about 19701985. Captain victory and the galactic rangers destroy an enemy hive world but evil insecton survivors flee to earth. Open culture scours the web for the best educational media. And as such, it may be my favorite age for superheroes. All scans are exclusive property of mile high comics, inc.
A successful cartoon based on the titans of the bronze age of comics was launched in 2003, and lasted for four years. Age of bronze is the trojan war graphic novel series by eric shanower. Any readers of this blog will know thats an era i have some affection for since i now do a podcast on it. Lets hear about all of your favorite scary funny books, and if you didnt dabble in them much like me, then tell us why you stayed on the sidelines. This years baltimore comiccon reminded me how much i love original art and classic bronze age comics. Top 100 covers of the bronze age 19711985 by krakoa october 2, 2010 6 comments the bronze age was a period of transition when comics were bringing in money. The best site for downloading free public domain golden age comic books. Theres very little info online for young robinhood often misspelled young robin hood. Action comics, bronze age superman, comic book podcast, comic books, keith giffen, post crisis superman, superman, superman fan podcast, superman podcast, superman.
Manga are comics created in japan, or by japanese creators in the japanese language, conforming to a style developed in japan in the late 19th century. Most comic fans know the outsiders as a team formed by batman after he had left the justice league of america. Tm and may not be used on other websites without prior authorization. Browse horror comic books and pop culture items at silver age comics. Jan 30, 2011 theres very little info online for young robinhood often misspelled young robin hood. I love the silver age comics, but ive always been more of a bronze age guy, at least as far as marvel is concerned. Ask me what the toughest challenge ive had collecting comics has been and the answer might surprise you. A run of daredevil when i was a teenager and broke. The bronze age retained many of the conventions of the silver age, with traditional superhero titles. 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. Many of the superheroes from todays blockbuster franchises, including batman, superman, and captain america, emerged during this period, and the industry grew into a commercial powerhouse.
Me, i liked it, if only to annoy those selfsame friends. This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics. The artwork is signed frank riddell, but this was actually artist john celardo. Chuck chandler decided to fight crime nazis, specifically after his parents were murdered by iron jaw, who was crimebusters main recurring nemesis and a really pretty nasty bad guy. The bronze age of comic books ran from around 1970 to 1985, and featured darker plots along with relevant realworld issues. Getcomics getcomics is an awesome place to download dc. Sequential reaction celebrating the history of the american. Cgc lookup scan or type number on label choose file.
They should be placed upright in boxes and stored in a dry area with moderate humidity. Welcome to comic book plus, the site where every day is party day. Ghost rider, and swamp thing from the bronze age of comics. Open the images in a new page to read them enlarged. Troilus doesnt dare reveal his secret romance with cressida. 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.
Although the majority of books from the period are worth relatively little these days, there are a handful of key titles featuring the debut of important characters, or famous story arcs that can still bring impressive prices at auction. Myself, ill take the bronze age, but of course im biased. Sequential reaction celebrating the history of the. Any number of smaller, but expensive runs of bronze or silver age titles. Remember when comics were the most important thing in your life. Posts about bronze age superman written by superman fan podcast. February 15, 2017 key bronze age comics special note. Welcome on this blog full of information about the heroes of the golden age of comics. Comic lovers paradise covering all the comic book characters and much more. May 02, 2017 the bronze age of comic books posted may 2, 2017 mguitmann prior to the bronze age, in the silver age of comics we saw comic book publishers reintroduce fan favorite characters after a decline in the popularity of comic books after wwii. We are the original and still the premier site to read and download golden and silver age comic books. When did the bronze age of comic books begin and end. The bronze age likely wouldnt have been possible without the undergroundcomics revolution of the late 60s, which continued with less fanfare into the early 80s. 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.
Read age of bronze comic online free and high quality. During the silver age, comic books frequently had several features, a form harkening back to the golden age when the first comics were anthologies. For the next 4 episodes, i will be presenting episodes of some of the other fine superman podcasts from the. The decade beginning with the late 1930s is known as the golden age of comic books. Users browsing for bronze age comics 1970 1983 in bronze age 197083 usually look at. Pdf burkes golden age of jungle comics great adventure comics from the 1940s read full ebook.
This episode is the first in a series of episodes i like to call superman in the bronze age presents. The medium includes works in a broad range of genres. By andrew wahl, comics bronze age editor reprinted with permission its a given that most readers of this online magazine comics bronze age are fans of bronze age comics. Billy lackington, son of one new york citys wealthiest men, decides to use his archery skills to fight against the. Comics should be stored in mylar bags with acidfree backing boards. Content holders, please contact me if a scan is requested to be removed. The super blog teamup post that wasnt, and bar the doors. It follows the silver age of comic books, and is followed by the modern age of comic books. The superhero archetype was created and many wellknown characters were introduced, including superman, batman, captain marvel, captain america, and wonder woman.
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. Following from the silver age of comics, the term bronzeage was first used by comic fans and then the overstreet price guide to refer to the more mature comics of. Oct 02, 2010 top 100 covers of the bronze age 19711985 by krakoa october 2, 2010 6 comments the bronze age was a period of transition when comics were bringing in money. Ive been reading comics and stuff since i was seven. Comics legend jack kirby helps usher in the postbronze era with this creatorowned epic from pacific comics. It was an age that still shone, though with less luster than the silver age, and provided a groundedness to the superhero genre without losing that sense of wonder. Dec 08, 2008 ever since my husband got me divorced for the past 2 years, i ve not been my self. Its time for episode 46 of superman in the bronze age. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. If you are not already intheknow about the difference between newsstand and direct edition comics see the following as this distinction is critical information any collector must know when approaching the bronze age and key bronze age comics where the distinction exists. Ive been a long time marvel collector and have started to get a little into some silver and bronze dc batman comics. A new episode of the bronze age book club podcast has dropped, just in time for valentines day. The best bronze age dc comic runs 19701985 nakamachi. I dont think anybody polarized opinion more during the bronze age than frank robbins.
Contrary to ovids use of gold, silver, bronze, and iron as representing historical decline, in comics most aficionados regard the greatest era, not as the golden age, but as either the silver or bronze age. They have a long and complex prehistory in earlier japanese art. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly. Cave art from early humans depicts megaloceros as having a dark coat of fur with a white underside, quite similar to other deer today. Sam worked on quite a few stories with his brother louis who passed away in july of 20 featuring amazingman under the sam decker pseudonym. He handpicked his successor, steve englehart a recent addition to the marvel bullpen to continue chronicling the adventures of marvels premiere team, and in doing so, kick started marvel resolutely into what is now fondly referred to as the bronze age of comics by fans of a certain age. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. Oct 07, 2019 the latest episode of the bronze age book club podcast is available, just in time for halloween. Age of bronze comic read age of bronze comic online in high. Dont be surprised when you download the file to find the character plated horizontally. As you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. If i severely reduced my new comic list, then i could afford some really cool commissions. 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.
Comic book plus free and legal public domain books. Get the best deals on bronze age batman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized. About for books the golden age of dc comics by paul levitz. A lot of bizarre characters appeared during the golden age of comics. There is no golden age curve but all books were not created equally and that is taken into consideration when grading.
Jan 30, 2020 the point of this all is that i really need to change my buying habits. Collectors of other eras might look down on these books as unworthy, and civilians probably dismiss them altogether as silly. Up until antmans arrival, tales to astonish was just another showcase for fantasy and horror tales and such stan leejack kirby monsters as moomba, vandoom, trull, and the creature from krogarr. 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. Wondering what some good runsissue numbers are for reading, not value in the batman and detective comics titles from the 70s.
Most popular bronze age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. Bronze age bodacious material from various fan magazines. Age of bronze comic read age of bronze comic online in. These comics particularly when original to the comics medium and not adaptation present a flavor of fantasy distinct from other fantasy. Due to the peculiarities of blogspot, its a paininthetuchus to post audio files, so ive put up the audio of the charlton comics past, present, and fu. Billy lackington, son of one new york citys wealthiest men, decides to use his archery skills to fight against the criminals who preyed on the poor. Following from the silver age of comics, the term bronze age was first used by comic fans and then the overstreet price guide to refer to the more mature comics of the early seventies to the mid. If you were to believe the people who wrote entries for certain publications, you would think that the bronze age was a made up era invented by comics retailers. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. Welcome on this blog full of information about the heroes of the golden age of comics, and offcourse the comics.