Silver age 195669 by the mid1950s, the comicbook industry was imperiled. Art of the flip now is the time to buy comic book keys. 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. The marvel covers silver age comic books, comic book covers. As a child collecting marvel silver age off the stands, there was no other interpetation of captain america other than jack kirbys.
The result was lees creation, along with artist jack kirby, of marvels premier superteam and its. In the golden age there were many comic book companies. 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. So all the comics in your collection date from the silver age of marvel, beginning from 1961 and your later book is until about 1967. The 8 ages of comic books by alex grand comic book historians. And of course the marvel annuals were a bonanza for pinup fans, but ill cover those in a separate post, some other time. This lavish hardback edition collects the defining stories of over thirty revolutionary characters, including iron man, the hulk and the xmen. Marvel comics lot starter collection blend of old and new. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
The silver age coincided with the rise of pop art, an artistic movement that used popular cultural artifacts, such as advertising and packaging, as source material for fine, or galleryexhibited, art. It follows the silver age of comic books, and is followed by the modern age of comic books. Comics took their inspiration from art movements of the past, most notably surrealism, to illustrate the strange worlds in which. The so called house styles of dc and marvel became imitations. From the golden age to the silver screen, so if youve got that, you might feel a bit cheated. Marvel comic books, comic book heroes, comic books art, jack kirby, comic book artists, comic artist, comic book collection, the mighty thor, mystery. 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 by arlen schumer is, quite simply, the most beautiful book ever put together on comic art of the 1960s. 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. An explanation of the history of silver age comic books to help when you are browsing at your local comic. As you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. After nearly sixty issues of jack kirby captain america covers in the silver age, a five year span, along comes this one. 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. 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. Dec 22, 2014 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 in 2003, before all the beautiful chip kidddes. Both comics are nice tight glossy comics with nice square bound spines. Famous silver age marvel comic villainscosmiccomics. 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. The dc comics and marvel comics gurus of the silver age era are all here.
So, the silver age avengers titles are placed alongside those featuring. Marvel collects some of the most amazing pieces by one of the most talented and influential artists in comic book history. The golden age of comic books describes an era of american comic books from 1938 to 1956. Also, large chunks of it are reproduced from taschens 2014 book 75 years of marvel comics. 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. Aug 08, 2019 twiceup, large silver age art from 1964, image size 18. Unfollow marvel comics silver age to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Avengers 27 april 1966 issue marvel comics grade gvg. Silver age superhero comics 19561969 for sale ebay. Includes all comic books published during the period of 1956 to 1970.
In short, if you have any interest in comic book art and the artists that drew them, this is the book for you. 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. For longterm storage that brings the percomic cost of mylar down to near that of normal bags, yet they are far better for your books. The silver age of comic book art public group facebook. Browse silver age 19561969 comic books and pop culture items at silver age comics. 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. Any posts about jack kirbys or neal adams silver age work should post. Roy lichtenstein, one of the bestknown pop art painters, specifically chose individual panels from comic books and repainted the images. It has been reported many times, by many historians, that marvel s sales figures didnt match dcs until the beginning of the 1970s. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. Silver age comics is one of nycs oldest comic shops. It has been reported many times, by many historians, that marvels sales figures didnt match dcs until the beginning of the 1970s.
Nov 04, 2016 these factors led to a decline in superhero stories and a rise in comic titles that would appeal to more adult sensibilitiesthe silver age of comic books. One silver age bag can hold several modern age comics, which makes a stiff enough package that backing boards arent needed. The blastoff art gallery should auld acquaintance be forgot. 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. Mar 02, 2016 as you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. Vincent bernard the silver age of comic book art is a beautiful, brilliant work of love and true passion. A book celebrating the art and the accomplishments of. Spiderman marvel silver age comics 19561969 for sale ebay.
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. Apr 12, 2020 theres one last myth of the marvel silver age i want to look at before i put the subject to rest. Mar 25, 2020 art of the flip now is the time to buy comic book keys. Oct 06, 2016 the 8 ages of comic books by alex grand. Scott johnson is an illustrator who creates merchandise and toy artwork for marvel entertainment and hasbro, and has done book covers, box art, and comic book art for games like warhammer 40k.
Theres one last myth of the marvel silver age i want to look at before i put the subject to rest. When you are browsing the racks at your local comic book store and happen upon silver age comic books for sale, you may wonder just what it is that makes them silver. By the mid1950s, the comicbook industry was imperiled. The superhero archetype was created and many wellknown characters were introduced, including superman, batman, captain marvel, captain america, and wonder woman. Jul 17, 2018 scott johnson is an illustrator who creates merchandise and toy artwork for marvel entertainment and hasbro, and has done book covers, box art, and comic book art for games like warhammer 40k. Frankly, there are better text histories out there, and better collections of art. Get the best deals on spiderman marvel silver age comics. Silver age comics provide you with a look into the past, taking you to an era of books that spanned from 1956 to 1969. Old comic books, vintage comic books, vintage comics, comic book covers, science fiction, strange adventure, comics for sale, silver age comics, old comics. Get the best deals on silver age spiderman comics when you shop the largest online selection at.
The silver age 19601970 is the folio societys second collaboration with marvel comics. In the meantime, as ive probably missed a couple, please feel free to list any missing original pinups from the silver age marvels in the comments section below. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly increased in popularity. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art auction. Get the best deals on marvel silver age comics 19561969 when you shop the largest online selection at. Trace the birth of your comic champions with the marvel age of comics 19611978, a behindthescenes treasure trove published by taschen books.
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All of these characters portrayed by their silver age cocreator, don heck. The importance of the ff simply cant be overstated, kicking off the marvel age and revolutionizing comics. Established in february 1991, in queens, ny, weve got a fantastic collection of vintage books, as well as the latest new releases. Browse and buy a vast selection of silver age comic books collections. Editions in a comic book series that feature the introduction of a new character, or a significant event in comic book history, are particularly sought after by collectors. Both comics have light crease marks bottom front cover. 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. The amazing stylistic history of comic books 99designs. Nov 10, 2016 well, the slogan the worlds greatest comic magazine. Ultimately there was 40 years of comics before the comic book that heralded the golden age 19381947 which was action. Note that this is the period that spawned the adam west batman series and the superman broadway musical. Marvel has been around since the late 30s, originally as. The history of silver age comic books cosmic comics. Jan 15, 2009 after nearly sixty issues of jack kirby captain america covers in the silver age, a five year span, along comes this one.