This wiki follows superman only throghout the golden age. The odd thing here is the comic books were the source material for the movies which is becoming source material for the comics which to some feel a recycled undertaking. In fact, they are among the older and more desirable comics on the market. These are the years when comics were considered a new and exciting form of art. The fascinating dichotomy present in this era is that it is remembered so fondly hence the golden age moniker while it was also when comic books were at their most disposable. Created by jerry siegel and joe shuster, superman is possibly the most recognizable comic book character to this day. The origin of superman is the story that relates superman s arrival on earth and the beginnings of his career as a superhero. Kall of earthtwo is commonly referred to as the golden age superman, thus being the main superman that appeared throughout the golden age of comic books. The golden age omnibus volume 1 is an impressive book for the first and arguably greatest superhero of all time, even if it has some minor flaws. During this time, modern comic books were first published and enjoyed a surge of popularity. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly increased in popularity. Oct 06, 2016 what makes this an age for comic books is that the success of the movies then change the content of the comic books to match for corporate synergy. Comics histories sometimes reduce the golden age to the superman.
If you are a superman fan that wants have these great stories and pay a little extra, go for it right now. Many famous heroes made their first appearance in the golden age, such as bruce wayne the golden age of comic books was a period beginning. Some strict collectors consider the era finished by 1950. This category is for superheroes created during the golden age of comic books. Superman appears in the dc comics and dark horse comics miniseries superman vs. Unlike other golden age heroes in dc comics, superman, batman and wonder woman had no definitive dividing line between their silver age and golden age incarnations, since their books were never cancelled, and their characters never left the public eye. Just think, without the paper drives during the war the number of golden age books available to the collectors market today could be staggering. In this article, all dates given for various ages are approximate. For this episode kriss and dpalm do something a little different and instead of focus on a particular character, theyre breaking down the. Dc later assigned his golden age appearances from 1938 through the early 50s to the earthtwo version of the character while his silver age counterpart existed on earthone. Golden age comics wide selection of golden age superworld. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began.
Modern cultural logic regards comic books as a childrens medium, a decidedly minor facet of american popular culture. The first release is this one, devoted to as the title suggests the golden age of dc comics, an era ending in 1955, when the silver age was born. Oct 12, 2015 as a matter of fact, they are releasing five separate volumes, each pulling material from the 75 years book, and each highlighting a distinctive historical age in comic books. Select the range of golden age comic books by choosing a view above. Truth, justice, and the birth of the superhero comic book. The story has been through many revisions through decades of publication in comic books and radio, television and film adaptations. Superman superman the man of steel in the golden age. Supermans origin is perhaps one of the bestknown stories in comic book history. It follows the silver age of comic books, 3 and is followed by the modern age of comic books. Superman in look magazine golden age comic books cgc. Get the best deals on superman golden age comics 19381955 when you shop the largest online. 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. Dc comics characters superman, batman, robin, wonder woman.
The superhero archetype was created and many wellknown characters were introduced, including superman, batman, captain marvel, captain america, and wonder. But the modern comic book magazine format was born five years earlier. The golden age of comic books useful notes tv tropes. For our finals we have to do a research project on any topic we want, and ive chosen to study comic books in relation to ww2. The golden age of comic books was a period beginning in 1938 and ending in the mid 50s. The man of tomorrows golden age adventures continue. A brief history of comic books the pioneer 15001828, victorian 18281883 and platinum 18831938 ages please note. With superman s quick success, the demand for superman stories exceeded the creators ability to produce them. Nov 04, 2016 one thing can be said about our current comic book age. Throughout the golden age, comics as a medium were not yet synonymous with superheroes as a genre horror stories, funny animals, mysterysolving detectives, westerns, romances, reporters wearing a press hat, and more all remained popular throughout this period, in some cases more popular than.
The version of superman from the golden age of comic books was also the very first version of the character. The 8 ages of comic books by alex grand comic book historians. Superman is perhaps the longestlived of the classic golden age superhero characters to remain in the public imagination, and, in addition to a 75year history of comic book publication, the character has also had a long career on the silver screen. The golden age of comic books describes an era of american comic books from 1938 to 1956. Although affecting the history of some superheroes, zero hour didnt significantly alter superman s history since the 1986 reboot. Even seasoned collectors may have problems attaining comics from this era. The man of tomorrow debuts as a quarterly, allowing for a new superman comic to be published every week. Many iconic characters were introduced in this time period and became part of american culture at a very interesting point in our history. Golden age of comic books golden age comics wiki fandom.
The golden age or golden age of comic books is an era of comic books between the late 30s and mid50s and though it is not exclusive to superhero fiction, it is important to it. Comic books can be as pulpy or as serious or as just plain weird as you want them to be. Superman battles saboteurs, investigates a rash of plane crashes, faces a superpowered luthor and much more. Like the invincible superman of the optimistic golden age, now is a time when anything is possible. Apr 03, 2017 the golden age of comics 19381956 technically, the golden age of comics took place between 1938 and 1956. With the exception of the beginning of the golden age and the beginning of the silver age, little consensus exists on startingending dates.
We have such a wide selection that the comics are broken out by letters. Created in new york by jewish immigrants, the first comic book. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. What do superman, batman, captain america, and other comicbook superheroes reveal about the society of the united states during this golden age period. Mar 11, 2015 hey im currently studying history in my last year of high school. Superman the man of steel in the golden age britannica. The end of this era is vague and nonspecific but it is generally agreed that by the mid1950s, the silver age had begun. Although the stories continued to carry the siegel and shuster byline, progressively more of the work was done by assistants in the siegel and shuster studio les daniels, comix. The preeminent hero of the dc universe, superman s adventures have been continuously published since 1938. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Through inclusions and omissions, did goldenage comics replicate the racism and sexism of us culture or question stereotypes and prejudice.
The amazing stylistic history of comic books 99designs. How censors killed the weird, experimental, progressive golden. Superman complete set of 3 mnh us postage stamps scotts 3185f, 4084a and 4084k. The golden age is a common term describing an era of comics beginning in 1938, when superman made his first comic book debut. His father was the esteemed scientist, jorl, and his mother was a librarian named lora. Representations of american culture from the great depression to the cold war before beginning a historical study of comic books, it is necessary to shed our modern perception of the medium. Though comics had become increasingly popular in the early 20th century, originally in newspapers in magazines and. Created by jerry siegel and joe shuster, superman is possibly the most. The collection and subsequent destruction of so many comics had an astonishing longterm effect on the collectors market. The golden age of comic books, 19381956, its significance and its historical impact on modern comics. 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. Sep 18, 2018 the first decade or so after superman was introduced in 1938 is generally known today as the golden age of comics, particularly when it comes to superhero books.
Pregolden age 193338 the birth of the modern comic book. The precise era of the golden age is disputed, though most agree that it was born with the launch of superman in 1938. Feb 07, 2019 for this episode kriss and dpalm do something a little different and instead of focus on a particular character, theyre breaking down the history of comic books starting with the golden and. I was searching around for different sources and i came across this forum. Detective comics also introduced us to batman and robin. As shown in the original golden age comics including. This was superman, the very first comic character to have powers far beyond a normal human being. 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. Welcome to superworld comics golden age comics browsing page.
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