Golden age comics wide selection of golden age superworld. Created by jerry siegel and joe shuster, superman is possibly the most recognizable comic book character to this day. 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. Various golden age heroes and perhaps the odd villain during the 1940s there was a boom in the number of comics and superheroes.
Public domain characters who have appeared in comic books. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total. Combat, plastic man, police comics, smash comics and the spirit. Apr 03, 2017 the golden age of comics 19381956 technically, the golden age of comics took place between 1938 and 1956. Shortlived titles of the golden age golden age comic. The following is a list of marvel comics golden age characters and teams that first. They became widespread and popular and many still popular comic book icons made their debut, beginning in the mid 1930s and. When i think of golden age comics, i think only of world war ii. Golden age superhero generator comic book characters. The wiki format allows any registered user to create any article, so we can all work together to build the site. 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. 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.
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. Collecting comics and especially speculating on comics usually requires thinking outside the box, especially in the golden age. Comic book plus free and legal public domain books. The superhero archetype was created and many wellknown characters were. Golden age superheroines who were as awesome as wonder woman. Notable, longrunning titles published by quality included blackhawk, feature comics, g. Comic books would certainly be different without the golden age of superheroes. Nor would legacies that gave birth to the silver age of superheroes. Wonderful site on characters and history of comic books, comic strips and animation. The 7 best golden age superheroes youve never heard of looper. 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.
This category is for superheroes created during the golden age of comic books. The golden age definitively ends with the creation of the comic code authority. 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. Unmasked prospecting obscure golden age 1st appearances. The series touches on most of the major golden age heroes, and many of the minor ones. 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. 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. Various golden age heroes and perhaps the odd villain. The golden age is full of bizarre high concepts and wild characters who only. This era also comprises the early stages of the cold war, but the war years and the postwar. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly increased in popularity.
Characters air wave larry jordan larry jordan was the first hero named air wave. Golden age experts of the collectors society participated in the heritage auctionscertified guaranty company poll, conducted by society members benjamin j. The rich histories of many characters would not exist. The golden age definitively ends with the creation of the comic code authority in 1955. 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. The following 192 pages are in this category, out of 192 total. For those who are unfamiliar, the golden age of comic books features some of the earliest works in the medium. There are more than a few examples of a comic book company. Also, while comic books consistently kept a height of 10 12 inches 26. 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.
Today there are a wealth of golden and silver age comic book characters who have fallen into public domain. The goal was identifying golden age comic books 19371949 with the most impressive covers. We are the original and still the premier site to read and download golden and silver age comic books. It was a time when every problem, especially hitler, was solved by punching it in its fucking face. 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. Fictional superheroes created during the golden age of comics june, 1938 until at least september, 1956. Alan scott, the bearer of the mystical starheart, is the original golden age green. 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. Many iconic characters were introduced in this time period and became part of american culture at a very interesting point in our history.
Blonde phantom by syd shores comic book characters, comic books, fictional characters, moulin. I dont often find golden age books so this was fun. Golden age of comic books golden age comics wiki fandom. 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. See more ideas about marvel, golden age and comics. This category has the following 5 subcategories, out of 5 total. Golden age comics public domain comic books collectible. 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. Welcome to superworld comics golden age comics browsing page. The golden age begins with the invention of the superhero genre, usually attributed to the first appearance of superman in 1938, although the company now known as dc comics began publishing in 1935. In june of 1938, national allied publications began a new comicbook series, featuring several different heroes. The superhero archetype was created and many wellknown characters were introduced, including superman, batman, captain marvel, captain america, and wonder woman. The golden age for comic books is known for plots that dont appear in modern day comics. The golden age of comic books useful notes tv tropes.
The end of this era is vague and nonspecific but it is generally agreed that by the mid1950s, the silver age had begun. Purchased some golden age comic books in the wild youtube. Purchased a small collection which included a few golden age books. The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the years of 1938 and 1955. Select the range of golden age comic books by choosing a view above. Welcome on this blog full of information about the heroes of the golden age of comics, and offcourse the comics. The golden age of comic books was a period of time when comic books were at there finest. Some strict collectors consider the era finished by 1950. The 100 best comic book characters of all time paste. 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. Concept public domain characters appears in 3902 issues. Apr 08, 2016 unmasked prospecting obscure golden age 1st appearances. The superman stories in this era are characterized by their everyday plots dealing with gangsters, criminals, corrupt politicians, and the like. 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.
Hierarchy of golden age comics 2020 edition hierarchy of golden age comics 2020 edition 1 1. 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. Welcome to comic book plus, the site where every day is party day. Labonog, keston fulcher, robert cat conrad, and matt nelson. List of marvel comics golden age characters wikipedia. The golden age of superheroes has some of the most surprisingly powerful superheroes in comic book history. The golden age of comic books describes an era of american comic books from 1938 to 1956. 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. Some of the greatest writers and artist took center stage and left a legacy for generations of kids and comic book industry workers alike. Here are the four major ages for comic books in chronological order. Each week, comic book writer chris sims answers the burning.
He also contributed a brief humor strip called barberania issue 4. The publishing era following the golden age is known as the silver age, and is commonly attributed to the. 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. 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. Sometimes, for personal preference, shifting tastes come. These are the years when comics were considered a new and exciting form of art. A new character created by two young men from cleveland was featured on the cover. The golden age is a 1993 fourissue elseworlds comic book miniseries by writer james robinson and artist paul smith.
Collecting and speculating on what everybody else is doing will usually require a deep pocket book. The golden age of comics 19381956 technically, the golden age of comics took place between 1938 and 1956. The golden age of comics refers to the late 30s to early 50s an era when icons like captain america, batman, and superman emerged. Golden age superheroines who were as awesome as wonder. Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. They represent the beginning of what is a incredible industry. It concerns the golden age dc comics superheroes entering the 1950s and facing the advent of mccarthyism. In june of 1938, national allied publications began a new comic book series, featuring several different heroes. The even better news is that all the content is free and legal.
Apr 2, 2016 a collection of images from golden age 19351955 superhero comic books, both common and obscure. 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. Claiming to be a new kind of comic book, the mad hatter fought. During this time, modern comic books were first published and enjoyed a surge of popularity.
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. The golden age of comic books home of the golden age of. Dc formerly national and marvel formerly timely rose but were second to captain marvel and fawcett. Cover of the official handbook of the marvel universe. 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.
Captain marvel fawcett all items 3329 abominable snow monster of the north. Ironically, he only created one comic strip personally titled mr georges wife 1920 which was never published. Alfred pennyworth is bruce waynes loyal father figure and butler. Shortlived titles of the golden age shortlived titles of the golden age 3 3. This site is devoted to the golden age of comic books podcast and blog created by bill jourdain. Hierarchy of golden age comics 2020 edition golden age. Initially it was intended for use specifically to refer to the indiginous black and white comics. This article will feature a look into the genesis of disney cartoon comics. The golden age is a common term describing an era of comics beginning in 1938, when superman made his first comic book debut. We have such a wide selection that the comics are broken out by letters. Mar 02, 2016 here are the four major ages for comic books in chronological order.