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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. Silver age superhero comics 19561969 for sale ebay. Up to the plate comes steranko again, and totally opens the door to artists such as marie. Established in february 1991, in queens, ny, weve got a fantastic collection of vintage books, as well as the latest new releases. The silver age of comic book art manifests the magic and majesty. 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. The silver age of comic books is a period of time during which many notable comic book characters were created. 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 of. See more ideas about 1980s art, comic covers and comic book covers. Vincent bernard the silver age of comic book art is a beautiful, brilliant work of love and true passion. 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. Underground comic book artists from the late 60s early 70s. Silver age comics provide you with a look into the past, taking you to an era of books that spanned from 1956 to 1969. By the mid1950s, the comicbook industry was imperiled.

They not only drew definitive versions of the mediums greatest characters including the flash, batman, captain america, superman, thor, green lantern, spiderman, dr. May 30, 2015 the silver age of comic book art revised edition is a 196page, 9x fullcolor hardcover book and e book 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. Atlas comics presents the top 100 artists of american comic books. 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. Welcome to the silver age of comic book art facebook group, a forum for discussing all things silver age circa 19561970. The silver age of comic book art by arlen schumer posts. Get the best deals on silver age superhero comics 1956 1969. Dc comic books, comic book artists, comic book covers, western comics, aquaman, pulp. Silver age comics that are heating up cgc comic book. So, the great artists of the silver age of comics include jack kirby and neal adams. 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. To be honest, most people encountered the term in the overstreet comic book price guide, but its origins lie with the collector community.

It follows the silver age of comic books, and is followed by the modern age of comic books the bronze age retained many of the conventions of the silver age, with traditional superhero titles remaining the mainstay of the industry. But marvels superheroes continued to outsell dcs by the end of the 1960s. Silver age 195669 by the mid1950s, the comicbook industry was imperiled. Georges place this high on the list may surprise some people, but he has already logged gasp. While there is no hard rule on when each age begins and ends, it is moreorless understood that the silver age began in 1956 and ended in 1970.

See more ideas about silver age comics, comic books and comic book covers. Its the story both of the superheroes and their alltoohuman creators. Welcome to the silver age of comic book art facebook group, a forum for discussing all things silver agecirca 19561970. Perhaps the last in a line of classic 60s style comic artists, george has followed the tradition of outstanding illustrators such as murphy anderson, gil kane, john. The silver age of comic book art public group facebook. The second generation of comic book artists hermes. This is a contender for the next age of comics, but its here where consensus breaks down i suppose the end of the bronze age is where it really breaks down, but thats the beginning of this age, so there.

Top 50 copper books in overstreet copper age comic books. The current list of the most valuable silver age comics. I love the juxtapoisiton between the very non comic book imagery in the background and the oh so comic book looking nick fury front and center. Collectors who were born in the early 60s came of age at the dawn. Even when neal adams came along around eight or nine issues later, the book still went into reprints and eventually was cancelled. Jan 06, 2016 investing in lower grade silver age key issues january 6, 2016 ben c comments with comic properties from the big 2 marvel and dc on the big screen as well as tv, we are seeing more and more investors and collectors entering the market place. 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. These included todd mcfarlane, neil gaiman, alan moore, and frank miller. I imagine most people say this age runs until 1986, a watershed year in comics. 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 favorite characters 150 items top 150 covers of the.

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. December 1958 february 1959 chip n dale silver age comic book published by dell comics no. Feb, 2014 like,comment,subscribe i will be willing to do trades and sells. These books cover a wide range of genres, from superhero. Investing in lower grade silver age key issues cbsi comics. When did the bronze age of comic books begin and end. In short, if you have any interest in comic book art and the artists that drew them, this is the book for you. Bronze age of comic books 19701984 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. 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. Most sources point to 1956 as the beginning of the silver age of comics. A brief history of the silver age the silver age of comics refers to an era that ran from 1956 to the early 1970s.

Some of the greatest comic book artists of their generation, who created some of their greatest work during the silver age of comics circa19561970. But jack kirby started in the golden age as a teenager. 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. Silver agedemonstrates, through the generous use of rarely seen original artwork, how the art of the comics developed through the end of the 1960s. Silver age the second generation of comic book artists. February 15, 2017 key copper age comics special note. 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. 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. Are silver age comic book artists far better than the. Dec 04, 2017 comic books are generally categorized by the year they were published, called comic book ages. 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. Sep 16, 2011 silver age, comic books, marvel, dc, jack kirby covers, more, great clips. The silver age of comic book art revised edition is a 196page, 9x full color hardcover book and ebook about comic book art in the 1960s, and how the. Nov 10, 2016 well, the slogan the worlds greatest comic magazine.

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. The focus is on the second generation of comicbook creators, beginning in 1956. The comic book heroes begins with that first issue of the flash, an event that would alter american pop culture forever. A lovingly crafted tribute to the superhero comic of the 1960s, the silver age of comic book art recaptures the fourcolor visionary. The importance of the ff simply cant be overstated, kicking off the marvel age and revolutionizing comics. May 08, 2015 jack kirby may have laid the groundwork but sterankos run on nick fury agent of s. Yet, while dc was responsible for this first sign of new life in the comic book industry, marvel comics was able to capitalize even more from this trend as the 60s came around. This period saw the debut of the superhero archetype and the creation of such iconic characters as dc comics superman, batman, and wonder woman. Gerard jones and will jacobs have written a wonderful history of comic book heroes from the silver age late 50s to the present mid90s. Parkers records and comics features an extensive inventory of golden age, silver age, bronze age, and collectible comic books that include classic. Carmine infantino, steve ditko, jack kirby, gil kane, joe kubert, jim steranko, neal adamsand others.

Browse comics comic books and pop culture items at silver age comics. This cover was so far ahead of its time, but it still didnt help the sales of this title. The 100 greatest silver age comic book covers of all time. Many editors, writers, pencillers and inkers participated in this revival.

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. Given a sporty costume by artist carmine infantino, the flash mixed action, style, and. The silver age of comic book art archway publishing. But, arguably, his style of action that pops and crazy. Mar 02, 2016 the modern age, which began in the mid1980s and continued to present day, is identified by a number of trends. 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. 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. A descriptive listing and ranking of the 100 greatest american comic book artists 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. Any posts about jack kirbys or neal adams silver age work should post. 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 the late1940searly1950s. Lets take a trip back to the heady days of the silver age of comics, when the most important thing was how ludicrously attentiongetting the cover of your comic book could be, and figuring out how to make. In that year, dc swept away the vestiges of the silverbronze ages with crisis on infinite. 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. The history of silver age comic books cosmic comics. Two artists that changed the comics industry dramatically in the late 1960s were neal adams, considered one of his countrys greatest. Silver age comics is one of nycs oldest comic shops. The silver age of comic book art by arlen schumer, hardcover. 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. Of the many great titles produced by marvel during the 60s, which deserves to be top of the rankings. The silver age of comic book art by arlen schumer home.