Today, comic books are graded in popularity by their ages. They have a long and complex prehistory in earlier japanese art. Editor julius schwartz, who had resuscitated other dc superheroes, was tasked with revitalizing the ailing franchise in 1964. A cartoonist also comic strip creator, comic book artist, graphic novel artist, or comic book illustrator is a visual artist who specializes in drawing cartoons individual images or comics sequential images. Chad busby, the owner of busby antiques, has worked in this area of collecting for over 32 years, and has that knowledge. It should be required reading for anyone who ever aspired to work in the medium. They not only drew definitive versions of the mediums greatest characters including the flash, batman, captain america, superman, thor, green lantern, spiderman, dr. Skys the limit for prices at the latest comic art auction. Comic book layout comic book pages comic page comic book artists comic book characters comic artist comic character comic books art jordi bernet mike olafson vintage comics one of the mediums most prolific artistic legends, jack kirby, the king of comics, was an artist, writer, and editor whose work spanned the golden, silver, bronze and. Here, each boot to the face is accompanied by witty banter as he faces a collection of strange foes, including stilt man, frog man and the owl. 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.
The focus is on the second generation of comicbook creators, beginning in 1956. Let us know your favorite comic cover artists in the comments. Comic books for sale at online auction bid to buy comic. Comic book covers presented at cover browser are republished. They not only drew definitive versions of the mediums greatest characters, but set trends in the art of comic book storytelling. This wide selection of comic books and illustrations including classics from xmen, the submariner, the incredible hulk, superman, batman and iron man is diverse and makes it possible to find certain copies that are hard to come by. The grand comics database gcd is a nonprofit, internetbased organization of international volunteers dedicated to building an open database covering all printed comics throughout the world. Julie benson grew up in illinois with access to her fathers silver age comic collection and a mutual love of tv and film, particularly scifi, westerns, mysteries, and screwball comedies. View thousands of scanned comic books in the feature gallery, or search metropolis entire comic inventory with.
Having established himself creatively and financially with superhero projects, ross turned to the real world with uncle sam, a 96page story that took a hard look at the dark side of american history. If you are a fan of the silver age of comics, and you probably are if you belong to this group, and you have not had the opportunity to read arlen schumers book, the silver age of comic book art, drop everything, go to arlens site and place your order. New art by douglas klauba added to our gallery, stunning quality. 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. Jack kirby, marvel comic books, comic book heroes, comic books art, comic book artists, comic book characters, comic artist, silver age comics, marvel e. In short, if you have any interest in comic book art and the artists that drew them, this is the book for you. So, the great artists of the silver age of comics include jack kirby and neal adams. What happened to key golden age artists as the silver age was. Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. Share your comic art collection with other art collectors and artists, and discover comic art to buy. He worked on several genres there and was eventually recruited by editor dick giordano for a move to dc comics in the late 1960s, where he handled such features as aquaman and phantom stranger before landing the art chores on dcs premiere teamup book the brave and the bold starring batman. Now, in the era of the comic book movie, the actors who portray superheroes have inspired gym rats and future bodybuilders around the globe.
Silver age comics provide you with a look into the past, taking you to an era of books that spanned from 1956 to 1969. The popularity and circulation of comic books about superheroes had declined following world war ii. 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. Spiderman, superhero, silver age 195669, comics, collectibles. Moggies auction service marlborough, nh bid online at. Comic books were not as lucrative as some jobs in advertising. Manga are comics created in japan, or by japanese creators in the japanese language, conforming to a style developed in japan in the late 19th century. Working with her sister, shawna, theyve penned episodes of the emmy awardwinning webseries, emma approved, wrote on seasons 3 through 5 of the cws the 100, and are currently coproducers on a new.
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. When it comes to silver age comic books, golden age comic books, comic book original art, and vintage comics of years past, it is hard to know. Are silver age comic book artists far better than the. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. The silver age of comic book art is a beautiful, brilliant work of love and true passion. The successful streak of comic books continued into the silver age of comic books during the 1950s, which was also a period of artistic advancement. We pay more than anybody on earth for vintage spiderman art from the 1960s.
Dell became part of bantam doubleday dell in 1988, ceasing to exist as an independent company. Infantinos new look added a yellow oval to batmans chest. For avid comic book readers, owning classic editions can contribute to their passion and knowledge about the history of the material. Our favorite comic book cover artists of all time paste. 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. And though by 14 hed burned out on the silver age supermen and crime. 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 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. The daily strips are divided into three sub sets collections, one for each decade.
Silver age comic auction by moggies auction service. I couldnt believe this cover when i saw it on the stands. Jim aparos first comic book work was at charlton in the late 1960s. Michael dooley september 18, 2018 if youre a fan of golden age comic book stories with plenty of action thrills, you should know about the military intelligence officer malcolm wheelernicholson.
The silver age of comic book art archway publishing. Mar 10, 2016 meanwhile, back in the present, i contacted comic book art historian and illustrator arlen schumer to further investigate the adamselderkin dispute. Give our search a try, take a look at the menu to the left to see how you can help us improve the site, or use to track and manage your. Schumer is the authordesigner of the newly updated silver age of comic book art, and a leading authority on that era. The silver age of comic book art is a beautiful hardcover coffee table book by graphic designer arlen schumer.
But, arguably, his style of action that pops and crazy. Shop our collection of golden age comics, silver age comics, cgc comics, big little books, pulp magazines, mens adventure magazines, sports programs, nascar memorabilia, vintage toys, disneyana, movie posters, movie and tv stills, lobby cards, and arcade cards. His style is so time consuming, you owe it to yourself to revisit the gorgeous layouts of each page. Up to the plate comes steranko again, and totally opens the door to artists such as marie severin and herb trimpe to show them what this guy should look like. The original comic art gallery for collectors and artists. The silver age of comics looks at superhero comic books that were published in the midfifties to late sixties in a period that is now known as the silver age and when superheroes most of whom had been replaced by science fiction, crime and romance comics etc, once again gained popularity and grew to virtually take over the whole comic book industry basically this is still true today. Barry allen, the new flash, was only linked to his golden age predecessor, jay garrick, through knowing that jay is a comic book character, observed christopher irving in the flash companion. 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 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. This size accommodates golden age comics from 1943 up to silver age comics published in 1960. The current list of the most valuable silver age comics. Sep 24, 2015 let us know your favorite comic cover artists in the comments. Some of the greatest comic book artists of their generation, who created some of their greatest work during the silver age of comics circa19561970. Aug 10, 2018 still, those are big numbers for artists who are not household names outside of the specialized world of silver age comic fans.
Dec 22, 2006 austin has a pedigree of comicbook artists to make any bullpen on any coast nervous. Gotham city art has a huge selection of original comic artwork from golden, silver, bronze and modern age comics. The continuous artistic development and public patronage towards comic books led to the golden age of comic books of the 1930s, which is considered the genesis of the comic books that we know today. 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. These include platinum age 18971937, golden age 19381955, silver age 19561969, bronze age 19701979, and modern age 1980present. Panels are often accompanied by descriptive prose and written narrative, usually, dialog contained in word balloons emblematic of the comics art form. Following mounting criticism regarding the negative influence comics, which gravitated towards other genres such as romance and horror following the end of wwii, supposedly had on violence in kids, the comic code authority was created.
He was hired by marvel comics to illustrate marvels central characters in the comic book event, marvels 1994. A comic book or comicbook, also called comic magazine or simply comic, is a publication that consists of comics art in the form of sequential juxtaposed panels that represent individual scenes. 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. Pba galleries auctioneers and appraisers of rare books.
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. The silver age of comic book art schumer, arlen livres. This period saw the debut of the superhero archetype and the creation of such iconic characters as dc comics superman, batman, and wonder woman. The exhibition focused on kirbys work from 1965 onward. Weisinger was an american magazine and comic book editor best known for editing dc comics superman during the mid1950s to 1960s, in the silver age of comic books. From the very early days of the sport, bodybuilders have been inspired by comic books. 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. The companys comic book division folded in 1973, although dell continued to publish the occasional book with comics content, including newspaper strip collections.
Artists include jack kirby, steve ditko, neal adams, dave cockrum, john buscema, john romita, wally wood, larry hama, bob mcleod, curt swan and more. Comic book dealers recommendations metropolis comics. Get the latest comic book news from other comic book enthusiast, recent sales, and other comic book information. Buy online, view images and see past prices for marvel comics xmen no. These books cover a wide range of genres, from superhero adventure tales to horror stories, allowing you to select the. Comicfest from about 3 weeks ago was a local san diego show thats a 3day affair that is a bit of a throwback to oldschool comiccon from the 70s and 80s. Cbcs graded books plus 10% off all silver age comic books in my ebay store. Alex ross official online store prints, posters and hard. Dealer and artist comic art for sale news comic art fans. Silver age superhero comics 19561969 for sale ebay. Over 950,000 pieces of original comic art on display in our comic art galleries and 180,000 pieces of comic art for sale in our marketplace. Some of the greatest comic book artists of their generation, who created some of their greatest work during the silver age of comics circa 19561970. By the mid1950s, the comicbook industry was imperiled.
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. Includes all comic books published during the period of 1956 to 1970. Dc ended its showcase presents blackandwhite line just as many runs were entering the 1970s batman, superman, justice league, green lantern. Cartoonists include the artists who handle all aspects of the work and those who contribute only part of the production.
Existence and grades of silver age key books from the major pedigree collections. This size accommodates some late golden age comics published in 1951 as well as silver age comics published as late as 1965, including annuals and 80page giants published during that period. So pull up a chair, break out the prescription reading glasses and welcome to mr. If they had a crazy idea, the editors joked about it, made fun of each other for coming up with the crazy notion and then. The silver age of comics is marked with a returned focus towards superhero 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. The medium includes works in a broad range of genres. What happened to key golden age artists as the silver age was around the.
Much of the content original to the country of origin, and created by the some of the greatest artists in our genres history globally. Introductions featuring information about the creators, comparison and analysis of the storylines from the comic strips and the comic books. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. He commissioned artist carmine infantino, whose distinctive work on the flash had helped usher in the silver age, to update the appearance of the hero. The silver age of comic book art, a beautiful hardcover coffee.
He also cocreated such features as aquaman, green arrow, and johnny quick, served as story editor for the adventures of superman television series, and compiled the. Dc needs to get past the 1960s and into the 1970s and early 1980s. The work of successive generations of the greatest comic book artists and writers are preserved in the collection, from pioneers such as jerry siegel, joseph schuster and jack king kirby. Note that this is the period that spawned the 60s batman series, and no, this is not a coincidence. The reactions of many in the art world at the time certainly proved that the comic book medium was not just looked down on but actively despised. Dc comic books, comic book artists, comic book covers, western comics, aquaman, pulp fiction comics, ares dc, gangster, silver age comics.
Get the best deal for silver age superhero comics 1956 1969 from the largest online selection at. Jun 03, 20 confronting a gallery crowd with the same comic book image, now rendered into a painting on canvas by an artist, would at the very least blur the distinction. Roy lichtenstein, one of the bestknown pop art painters, specifically chose individual panels from comic books and repainted the images, modifying them to some. In 2015 charles hatfield curated the comic book apocalypse exhibition at the california state university, northridge art galleries. The silver age of comic book art public group facebook. Dta collectibles buys and sells comic books, pulp magazines, sports memorabilia and other vintage paper collectibles. Back issue comics find vintage golden and silver age books. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Comic book are a field of collection that require very specialized knowledge to accurately assess value. To survive, comics had turned to other genres, including science. Bodybuilders, in turn, went on to inspire a generation of comic book artists. Comic art dealers wishing to have a modern site interface tailored to the original comic art. Top dollar paid for bronze, silver and golden age comics.
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. 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. Browse comics comic books and pop culture items at silver age comics. The golden age the 1940s, the atomic age the 1950s and the silver age the 1960s. The daredevil of the silver age with his quips, secret identity struggles and colorful rogues gallery is far removed from the darker turn that matt murdocks stories took in the 1980s. This story introduced jonn jonzz, the martian manhunter and some make the case that he, not the flash, is the first superhero of the silverage. Comic book plus free and legal public domain books.
During approximately the first 15 years of this period, many comic book characters were redesigned, creators gained prominence in the industry, independent comics flourished, and larger publishing houses. Hello and welcome to the largest original art website in the world devoted to the sale, trading, and purchasing of golden age, silver age, bronze age, and current era comic book art from the 1930spresent. Apr 23, 2020 so pull up a chair, break out the prescription reading glasses and welcome to mr. But jack kirby started in the golden age as a teenager. This coffee table book is filled with meticulously researched factoids and kaleidoscopic images that celebrate some of the greatest comic book artists of. Well, they spent a bucket of money and published it for millions of readers to see. The cat 3 tv memorabilia comics, vintage silver age books. Silver age the second generation of comic book artists. We focus on rare and unique original art from marvel and dc comics during the iconic, silver age period. Tristate original art comic art dealer gallery of new. Aug, 2019 the norman rockwell of comic book artists has only painted a few full interiors for dc, most notably masterwork kingdom come and jim kruegers story here, justice. War comics page 532 silver age comic books cgc comic. Silver age comics is one of nycs oldest comic shops.
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