How the Comics Code Derailed the Golden Age
Have you ignored the world of golden age comic books because you associate it with bland, morally simplistic stories? Sadly, this understandable misconception has fueled comic book fans for decades and it didn't have to be that way, if it wasn't for … [Read more...]
Supergirl: A Silver Age Heroine for a Modern Day Audience
Most comic book fans are readily aware of at least one version of DC Comics popular female Kryptonian and most would agree that the ultimate incarnation is Kara Zor-El herself. A character popular among fans for decades now will finally be getting … [Read more...]
5 Oddball Facts About Some Favorite Golden and Silver Age Marvel Characters
Comic books have provided many of us with hours upon hours of entertainment (although some may be reluctant to admit this). Equally entertaining are the bits of weird and amusing real world news that relate to our favorite silver and golden age comic … [Read more...]
Should You Bother Seeing the New Ant-Man Movie? Absolutely! Here’s Why
Ant-Man is one of those silver age comic book characters that seems to get a bad rap. Many comic book fans think of him as little more than a joke and have already laughed off his upcoming new movie. However, if you're a true comic book fan, you … [Read more...]
The Flash: How the Scarlet Speedster ushered in the Silver Age of Comic Books and Television
Before Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, and Jack Kirby were working together to bring the Marvel Universe to life, the Silver Age of Comics had already begun thanks to the Distinguished Competition. In the pages of Showcase #4, published in October of 1956, a … [Read more...]
The Inspirations Behind Superman
Superman is so deeply rooted in popular culture that virtually everything about him, his origin story, and his supporting cast almost seem to have simply always existed. But the reality is that Superman, his pals, and his story were based on a number … [Read more...]
Why is there more than one Captain Marvel?
In 1938, Superman soared to the page and ushered in the Golden Age of comics. Nearly every comic book publisher scrambled to come up with a similar character, hoping to hit it big with another superhero. One publisher by the name of Fawcett Comics … [Read more...]
Golden Age of Comic Books Supervillain Lex Luthor Will Be Featured in Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice
Golden Age of comic books superheroes are not the only ones that get reincarnated for blockbuster film productions. Case in point, the return of megavillain, Lex Luthor is upon movie going audiences in DC Comics' anticipated Batman vs. Superman: Dawn … [Read more...]
Remembering 1990’s Short-Lived (But Amazing) “The Flash” Television Series
Younger Silver Age comic book fans may bemoan the lack of television series that truly reflect the giddiness of the Silver Age. However, older fans can only suppress a smile as they remember one of the greatest moments in Silver Age television … [Read more...]
Superworld Buys it 100,000th Comic Book!
The top 10 most valuable Golden Age comic books
In April 1938, National Allied Comics, the predecessor of DC Comics, authorized a print run of 200,000 copies of a comic featuring a character like none ever published before. The comic sold out and the series went on to become one of the most … [Read more...]
Golden Age of Comics Villainess Catwoman Makes Big News with the LGBT Community
The evolution of comic book characters is part and parcel of positioning them for success with a new generation of readers. Back stories develop, identities change and personalities become more complex. Well known examples, are Nick Fury's … [Read more...]
The Top 10 most Valuable Silver Age Comic Books
When it comes to valuable comics, the Golden Age was pretty much ruled by DC . That all changed in the Silver Age, which is when Marvel truly stepped up the wow factor with characters who are still fan favorites to this day. Of course, it helped to … [Read more...]
The History of Black Panther
Even though the Black Panther film has been pushed back to July 6th, 2018, this month is a perfect time to learn more about the history of one of the first African superheroes of the silver age and golden age of comic books:The Black … [Read more...]
The Origin of Batman’s One Rule
If you ask a Batman fan what Batman's one rule is, chances are that he or she will immediately reply that it is his refusal to kill. Indeed, for many decades, Batman has been portrayed (with a few exceptions) as refusing to kill, and often refusing … [Read more...]
Daredevil: A Silver Age comic book making the transition to Netflix
It was April 1964 when Daredevil leaped off the pages of comics and into our imaginations thanks to the creative minds of Stan Lee and Bill Everett with some creative input from Jack Kirby. Back then, none of the trio could have imagined comic … [Read more...]
The Golden Age Comic Books History of the Batmobile
When the Batmobile gets brought up in conversation (really though: which one would you rather own?), the image that is often conjured up in our minds is the sleek lines of the finned car made popular throughout the years in the pages of the comics as … [Read more...]
The Ultron Family Tree
Ultron, soon to appear in the upcoming blockbuster Avengers: Age of Ultron, is one of the most important villains in the history of Silver Age and Bronze Age comics. He has not only proven himself to be one of the Avengers' toughest and most … [Read more...]
Silver Age, Golden Age Comic Books, Original Art – Where to Start?
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 just where to start if you are ready to grow a collection. These eras brought us some of the best writing, … [Read more...]
Not Everyone Can be Superman
Comics are full of vigilante crime fighters, but, only a few provide the protection we need, we label them Super Heroes. The rest are cast into obscurity. Surfacing only in trivia games and insensitive lists that downplay their efforts to save … [Read more...]
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