Im not as interested in comics that are not associated with precious or semiprecious metals because i like the history of these old comics, even though the art is usually terrible and the stories. A wonderful collection of the flash silver age comics from the 1950s 1960s most people could never afford to buy the original books, but here you get reprints. Prior to atlas comics, it was known as timely comics. Getcomics getcomics is an awesome place to download dc. A reenvisioning of the original crimefighting green lantern alan scott, created by john broome in the 1940s, this. Get the best deals on silver age flash comics when you shop the largest online selection at. The decade beginning with the late 1930s is known as the golden age of comic books. Comics from the silver and bronze age comics from the. Silver age comic books cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. 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.
Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Careers blog about amazon press center investor relations amazon devices amazon tours. December 1958 february 1959 chip n dale silver age comic book published by dell comics no. 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.
Element, the flash finds its hard to ruin his own reputation in prospeedster central city, especially with boosters like gueststars kid flash and the elongated. Read tons and tons of amazing goldensilver age comic books. Browse flash comic books and pop culture items at silver age comics. Make offer silver age comic, the flash 123 white pages 4.
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Most sources point to 1956 as the beginning of the silver age of comics. Start with the adventures of nikola tesla read martin luther king and the montgomery story. 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. The styles of the books were done in homage to the comics of the actual silver age. The fastest man in comics, the flash was created by robert kanigher and john broome in 1956. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. The comic book plus site has an unbelievable trove of over 33,000 golden age and silver age comics books, scanned and ready to be read in full. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. Silver age was a twelve part storyline that ran through a series of one shot comic books published by dc comics in 2000. In proud silver age tradition, its a flash comic featuring two stories of barry allen topped with a cover penciled by carmine infantino. As marvel comics, they reintroduce captain america in 1964 and also introduce for the first time the avengers, iron man and thor. Welcome on this blog full of information about the heroes of the golden age of. This thrilling volume collects the early 1960s adventures of the flash, including thescarlet speedsters battles against mirror master, abra kadabra, captain boomerang, gorilla grodd and many more. In proud silver age tradition, its a flash comic featuring two stories of barry allen topped with a cover pencilled by carmine infantino.
This title also features the pivotal silver age story the flash of two worlds, which introduced the idea of the multiverse to dc comics. The term silver age refers to a general time period in which the comic books were originally available. I bought this compilation of silver age flash comics to read with my son, as we are both fans. Silver age comic read silver age comic online in high. Parkers records and comics features an extensive inventory of golden age, silver age, bronze age, and collectible comic books that include classic comic book publishers like dell comics, marvel comics, dc comics, archie. Dc comics introduces justice league and reintroduces the flash.
Flash 155 rogues gallery gauntlet of super villains dc comics. Avengers marvel silver age comics not signed avengers comics, dc comics. Most popular silver age comic books gocollect comics. Flash 96 flash gordon 6 flintstones 2 forever people 23 frankenstein 6 g. Guide to golden age flash reprints daves comic heroes blog. Element, the flash finds its hard to ruin his own reputation in prospeedster central. 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. 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. Agamemno reaches earth as the incredible event begins. 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 best site for downloading free public domain golden age comic books. Complete flash reading order best flash comics of all eras. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine. Get the best deals on silver age flash comics when you shop the largest online selection.
Mar 02, 2016 as you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. As you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. In your opinion, what are the best silver age stories. Rather than bringing back the same golden age heroes, dc rethought them as new characters for the modern age. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. Get the best deal for silver age flash comics from the largest online selection at. Getcomics is an awesome place to download dc, marvel, image, dark horse, dynamite, idw, oni, valiant, zenescope and many more comics only on getcomics. Element, the flash finds its hard to ruin his own reputation in prospeedster central city, especially with boosters like gueststars kid flash and the. Comic book plus free and legal public domain books. Reading order for all essential flash comic books published by dc comics. The flash silver age comic book covers late 1950s 1960s november 29, 2010. Element, the flash finds its hard to ruin his own reputation in prospeedster central city, especially with boosters like gueststars kid flash and the elongated man.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Jul 31, 2017 the comic book plus site has an unbelievable trove of over 33,000 golden age and silver age comics books, scanned and ready to be read in full. 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. In 1956, dc comics successfully revived superheroes, ushering in what became known as the silver age of comic books.
The flash gave up his life as barry allen, throwing himself into protecting the city and preparing his defense. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. To help kick off the silver age, dc comics reintroduces the flash in 1956. I highly recommend the dc showcase presents graphic novels. There is an interesting interview with neal adams and snippets from other dc paul levitz turns his archivist eye to the silver age of dc, beginning in the mid 1950s to 1970. Hes accomplished a lot since then, including a hit television show, and upcoming movie, a prominent role in the justice league, and over 50 years of running fasterthanthespeedoflight. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. Dc gets a lot of flack for their silver age stories because they were so outrageous, but i think theyre some of the best comics ive ever read. I like old comic books like the golden age of comics comic books or the silver age of comics comic books or the bronze age of comics comic books. The current list of the most valuable silver age comics. Browse comics comic books and pop culture items at silver age comics. Nov 29, 2010 the flash silver age comic book covers late 1950s 1960s. Witness the origin of the flash, the debuts of his rogues gallery, including captain cold, gorilla grodd and weather wizard, and the introductions of fellow heroes kid flash and the elongated man.
We are the original and still the premier site to read and download golden and silver age comic books. May 02, 2017 prior to atlas comics, it was known as timely comics. Years ago, i wrote a post noting all the female characters that were introduced in dc comics starting in the late 1950s, and wondering why it all happened so suddenly. The silver age is commonly considered to have begun in 1956 and to have lasted until about 1975.
Essentially a crossover comic that teamed up the silver age justice league of america with the golden age. Did the crisis on infinite earths comic create the dc multiverse. Welcome on this blog full of information about the comics in the silver and bronze age and offcourse the comics themselves. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Ii the flash of two worlds flash kicks off the silver age of comics late 1950s. 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. The book is not arranged chronologically or by topic, but meanders through the silver age, stopping to touch upon the very diverse dc line of the time. Gathering some of the jlas greatest foes lex luthor, sinestro, the penguin, catwoman, mr.
The flash companion recounts the scarlet speedsters evolution from the golden age to the 21st century, detailing the histories of jay garrick. The even better news is that all the content is free and legal. Fortunately for comics fans everywhere, thats exactly what happenedand when dcs revitalized flash burst onto newsstands in 1956, he opened the door to a new age of excitementa silver age of superheroes, spearheaded by legendary dc editor julius schwartz and his titanically talented team of creative collaborators. If you get the chance, superman and flash are the most fun heroes of that age. For example, superman, which sold 740,000 copies an issue in 1962, was up to almost 824,000 copies by 1965, a rise of over 11%. 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.
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