Mar 29, 2019 also, while comic books consistently kept a height of 10 12 inches 26. 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. For the purpose of bag and board sizes, bcw has simplified the sizes into three groups, or ages. While the form originated in 1933, american comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publication of action comics, which included the debut of the superhero superman. Comic skin crystal clear backing boards silver age size 10 pack. For the purpose of bag and board sizes, bcw has simplified the sizes into three groups, or. This was followed by a superhero boom that lasted until the end of world war ii. Spiderman, superhero, silver age 195669, comics, collectibles. Mar 02, 2016 comic books covering superheros lost popularity towards the end of the golden age and the beginning of the silver age but quickly rose back to popularity once the content of comic books began to be more closely regulated in fear of spurring more juvenile delinquents from questionable content found in horror and mystery genres. Batman 1960s tv show cape and name logo embroidered patch large version unused. You can even get a comic book box with awesome graphics, including some of your favorite licensed characters. Includes all comic books published during the period of 1956 to 1970. Get the best deals on silver age superhero comics 1956 1969. Make offer 1966 silver age dc batman 179 classic riddler cover rare key 4.
Never one of marvels hot titles, xmen was cancelled in march 1970, surviving only in reprints until the debut of the allnew, alldifferent team in 1975. Dimensions question silver age comic books cgc comic book. Find out the value of this and the surfers own series, plus other important appearances. Heavyweight antimicrobial poly sheet protectors, 8. Prior to this there wasnt really a standard and sizes fluctuated between titles and publishers, but they were often larger than these dimensions. 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. View thousands of scanned comic books in the feature gallery, or search metropolis entire comic inventory with their advanced search. Peel masking from both sides and reveal a crystal clear backing board. Arlen schumer is a member of the society of illustrators, creating comic bookstyle illustrations for advertising and editorial usage, and a foremost comic book historiancomic book artist magazine called him one of the more articulate and enthusiastic advocates of comic book art in america, and his book the silver age of comic book art won the independent publishers award for best. But, arguably, his style of action that pops and crazy. I can find dimensions of bagsboards but am interested in the actual dimensions of comic books themselves from. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. 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. Creator and writer, dave goode,along with artist vance capley, take you back to the golden and silver ages of comics with dr.
Are silver age comic book artists far better than the. 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. Nov 28, 2014 arlen schumer is a member of the society of illustrators, creating comic bookstyle illustrations for advertising and editorial usage, and a foremost comic book historian. 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. Those dates are the most popular and many in the comic community debate about these dates. A standard modern comic book is 10 and 18 inches by 6 and 58 inches 25. Printninja recommends the following standards to design golden and silver age comics. Measuring my silver age cgc books, the cover is 6 346 16 x 10 14.
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. Buy 100 silver age size comic book backing boards pack. Throughout the history of comic books, publishers have made comics is different sizes. Comic book dealers recommendations metropolis comics. I am wanting measurements of the front cover and back cover when folded as well as an overall measurement when the comic is open at the centerfold laying flat. Use our comic book and magazine size cheat sheet chart to. Check out the current edition available this july for jamies comprehensive marketplace report representing todays comicbook retailing and collecting markets. You are buying a unopened pack of comic care silver age size comic covers with 1 12 flap for extra protection. In 1933, funnies on parade became the first color comic book printed in the now standard size of 6 58 x 10 14 inches.
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. The silver age of comic book art by arlen schumer, hardcover. 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. Silver and bronze age comics will fit in silver or regular size bags. An american comic book is a thin periodical originating in the united states, on average 32 pages, containing comics. During silverage, comic books consistently kept a height of 10 12 inches 26.
So, the great artists of the silver age of comics include jack kirby and neal adams. View thousands of scanned comic books in the feature gallery, or search metropolis entire comic inventory with. The demarcation is not clearly defined, but there are a number of possibilities. The silver age of comic book art archway publishing. What are the actual comic book dimensions for all of the. What is the standard size of a comic book from marvel and dc.
Get the best deal for silver age superhero comics 1956 1969 from the largest online selection at. Comicssilver agevintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. Comic book artist magazine called him one of the more articulate and enthusiastic advocates of comic book art in america, and his book the silver age of comic book art won the independent publishers award for best. What are the standard dimensions of a marvel silverage cover circa 1962. While modern comic books all follow a standard format, in the golden age and silver age comic book sizes tended to vary between publishers, which now makes collecting comic books from different publishers a worthwhile and interesting hobby to pursue. Note that this is the period that spawned the 60s batman series, and no, this is not a coincidence. Comic book boxes allow your comic books to be stored away from sunlight and in a cool dry place to preserve it. This size accommodates some late golden age comics published in 1951 as well as silver age comics. Silver age superhero comics 19561969 for sale ebay. Judo, wrestling, and gorillas all in one fullcolor magazine sized comic book. Apr 03, 2010 like publishers of magazines and newspapers, comic book companies didnt regulate artists working preferences. Browse comics comic books and pop culture items at silver age comics.
Sold by fantastical hobbies and ships from amazon fulfillment. There is an interesting interview with neal adams and snippets from other dc creato paul levitz turns his archivist eye to the silver age of dc, beginning in the mid 1950s to 1970. What size of bags and boards do i need to protect my comic books. Browse certified comics comic books and pop culture items at silver age comics. The styles of the books were done in homage to the comics of the actual silver age. Also, while comic books consistently kept a height of 10 12 inches 26. This size accommodates some late golden age comics published in 1951 as well as silver age. This applies mainly to silver age comics, as noted earlier. Okay, lets start off with a bit of knowledge about the silver age of comics. Investing in lower grade silver age key issues cbsi comics. What size of bags and boards do i need to protect my comic. The silver age of comic books was followed by the bronze age. But jack kirby started in the golden age as a teenager.
Dimensions question silver age comic books cgc comic. Comic books come in various sizes and so do the boards and bags. Silver age comics is one of nycs oldest comic shops. 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. Bcw designs special products ideal for storing and organizing everything from comic books to photos, documents and more with their comprehensive line of versatile products, including pocket currency and coupon binders, post card and photo topload holders, document holders and more. Check out our storfolios as well, perfect for transporting your comics to conventions or shelving them on a bookcase. This page lists the common sizes, materials, and binding types you need to know. Captain woodchuck and all data 19972018 mile high comics, inc. 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. Paul levitz is a comic book fan who has worked as editorpublisher of the comic reader, editor of the batman titles and others, writer of more than 300 storiesincluding an acclaimed run on legion of superheroesand a dc comics executive, finishing his 38year stint with the company as president and publisher. Established in february 1991, in queens, ny, weve got a fantastic collection of vintage books, as well as the latest new releases. Leon harvey as editor is questionable as most sources indicate that leon and robert did not join alfred harvey until they formed family comics after the digest format was. 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.
Armed with this knowledge and a good understanding of the market, you should be able to make an informed decision about restoration. December 1958 february 1959 chip n dale silver age comic book published by dell comics no. Golden age and silver age single issue comic books industry standards. Read silver age comic online free and high quality. May 01, 20 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. Bcw has a wide range of short and long comic book storage boxes and bins. What is the standard size of a comic book from marvel and.
Design golden and silver age comics print comics printninja. Most sources point to 1956 as the beginning of the silver age of comics. Bcw comic book backing boards, silver, 100 boards per pack. 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. A lovingly crafted tribute to the superhero comic of the 1960s, the silver age of comic book art recaptures the fourcolor visionary surge of the era, its jetage psychedelic rush of imagination and the titanic, luminous. The silver age of comic book art is a beautiful, brilliant work of love and true passion. Silver, bronze and modern comics are usually between 10 and 10 14 inches tall and about 6 34 inches wide. Bcw silver comic mylar bags 2 mil comics, comic books storage collecting supplies, 7 14 x 10 12. Orders will be shipped as soon as possible however customers should expect delays up to 2. 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. Many editors, writers, pencillers and inkers participated in this revival. Protect your collection with bcw comic book backing boards. 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. Judging from golden age and silver age originals, the most popular production art size was 12 12 x 18 12 also called double up.
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