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. These icons indicate the confirmed existence on the cgc census of a morerare cgcrecognized cover price variant version of the key bronze age comic book in question. I draw the parallel to pch horror because the early 70s saw an easing of the comics code, so the covers started featuring skeletons, zombies, and could really show off the talents of the. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. Bound volumes trade paperbacks hardcover books other comic related books comic posters comic magazines comic magazines. Its weird and impenetrable at times, but kirbys opus is also brimming with original ideas and vivid art. See more ideas about comics, comic books art, comic art. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. The early 1980s were a time of transition for the comics industry. We carry a large selection of comics that have been professionally graded and encapsulated by cgc or cbcs. See more ideas about comic book covers, comics and.
Bronze age comics dont feature their own size because they fell in between the silver and current ages. Within this auction format we offer comic books primarily cgc and cbcs certified and artwork on and certified coins, currency, trading cards, video games, movie posters and other collectibles on. Readers no long responded to simplistically rendered, altruistic dogooders as exemplified in the stories of earlier superheroes. In an age of derivative barbarians, i think its fair to say that claw the unconquered was probably the most derivative sword and sorcery hero out there. Age of bronze comics homepage the story of the trojan war. Top 100 covers of the bronze age 19711985 comic vine. Since cover art drives so much of the market with the advent of cgc, i think that is where any search for key horror should start. This is a check on what is happening now in the world of silver and bronze age comics. Jun 30, 2017 a collection of some of the best comic book covers and art from the golden, silver and bronze age of dc and marvel comics. The modern age of comic books 19962000 dc new 52 2011 dc you 2015 dc rebirth 2016 dc universe 2018 marvel. In short, if you have any interest in comic book art and the artists that drew them, this is the book for you. The popularity of third party grading and variant covers means that the most vital part of a comic book the cover is more important than ever.
Incredible hulk vol 1 230 bronze age comic by rubbersuitstudios the savage shehulk comic issue 23 bronze age first print 1981 marvel special notes. The bronze age of comic books useful notes tv tropes. Just go to the top of the page and look in the right column. It follows the silver age of comic books, and is followed by the modern age of comic books the bronze age retained many of the conventions of the silver age, with traditional superhero titles remaining the mainstay of the industry. Original published silver bronze age comic book art. If you want more bronze age fun, the superman podcast network has a show called superman in the bronze age that specifically follows supermans adventures in this era. Who, in your own esteemed estimation, is the best comic book artist. Silver and bronze age subjects sunday, 12 june 2016. The bronze age of comic books 1970 the dark age of comic books 1986 the iron age of comic books. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The modern age of comics is classified into 4 subcategories, golden age, silver age, bronze age, and current. When did the bronze age of comic books begin and end.
Scott johnson is an illustrator who creates merchandise and toy artwork for marvel. Top 100 covers of the bronze age 19711985 by krakoa october 2, 2010 6 comments the bronze age was a period of transition when comics were bringing in money. Most popular bronze age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. Silver age, rocketed to prominence under writer chris claremont and artists dave cockrum. The most inclusive definition is that it started in 1970, when jack kirby left marvel to work for dc, bringing with him the characterizationbased style that had become marvels trademark, and created his ambitious, if shortlived, fourth world titles. In this video i unbox a 25 comic book cgc value tier submission. This page is all about the great comic books that came out in the silver and bronze ages. View thousands of scanned comic books in the feature gallery, or search metropolis entire comic inventory with their advanced search. Comics traded in surrealism and experimentation for photorealistic depictions of the urban landscape. Vintage copperbronze 100 lot of comic books superhero marvel dc huge lot h. 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. You can click to reach the variant list it came from e. Art of comics is the only dutch based comic book and comic art dealer specialized in key silver and bronze age comic books.
This readerfriendly sized edition explores the evolution into the bronze age of dc with a careful curation and expansion of material from taschens xl book, 75 years of dc comics, winner of the eisner awards, the oscars of the comic world. Early bronze comics are sized like silver, while late bronze comics are current sized. Now, superheroes needed a reason to be superheroes, stated tv screenwriter james grant goldin in the 2003 documentary comic. Group lot of 8 original dc comics bronze age 35 cent comics reader shape old stock fun 1970s80s popculturemania 4. There is a tremendous difference between early to mid bronze 19701975 and late bronze 19751980 in 9. Feb 26, 2018 the bronze age of comic books is an informal name for a. And bronze age superhero storytelling doesnt get much better than the uncanny x. This is the first short wo narrative video of me turning pages from one of my portfolios containing my original published artwork collection. New comics and graphic novels set to launch at this years lakes international comic art festival 2 years ago crom. According to cool and collecteds definition of the bronze age, it spanned the years from 1970 to 1984 using the overstreet comic book price guide as its reference. This month, gocollect has named the top ten comics of the modernbronze age and they are predominately from one publisher, with the exception of spawn from image of course. With early bronze age titles like batman, detective comics, swamp thing, tomb of dracula, house of secrets, house of mystery, amazing spiderman, daredevil and a boat load of others being scouped up by eager collectors, bronze age comics are certainly not worth squat. Comic book dealers recommendations metropolis comics. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free.
The top selling comic books that begin with a are alpha flight comic books 1983 series, amazing adventures comic books 1970 series, amazing spiderman comic books 1963 series, archie comic books and avengers comic books 1963 series you can also search 7 more ways. Why your bronze age comics collection aint worth squat. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. 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 bronze age continued until 1985 when we have the birth of the copper or dark age. Ultimately there was 40 years of comics before the comic book that heralded the golden age 19381947 which was action comics 1, 1938, the first appearance of superman. The 8 ages of comic books by alex grand comic book. Gocollect has many hidden treasures, one of its best is the comic book popularity ranking system done on a rolling monthly basis. Age of bronze, the continuing graphic novel series by eisner awardwinning cartoonist eric shanower, presents the complete story of the worldfamous war at troy, freshly retold for the 21st century.
The alterego side of the superheros life is given more panel time, and sensational costumes took a backseat to depictions of everyday people. The amazing stylistic history of comic books 99designs. All the drama of the ancient and thrilling tradition unfolds before your eyes, with all the familiar people and events of the trojan war. The bronze age of comic books was set roughly between 1970 1985. Bountiful images bring the story lines, characters and creators to life, alongside an original interview. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the. Get the best deals on bronze age batman comics when you shop the largest online selection at.
This is the third article in our series, following from most valuable golden age comics and most valuable silver age comics here are the key issues to look for when youre at garage sales yes, they do turn up. Sources differ on when the bronze age of comic books started and the silver age ended. These are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Cover plate spectacular spider man 1 marvel comics by superherowallart on etsy.
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. Vincent bernard the silver age of comic book art is a beautiful, brilliant work of love and true passion. Now, superheroes needed a reason to be superheroes, stated tv screenwriter james grant goldin in the 2003 documentary comic book superheroes. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The spine is gorgeous, but there is a slight bend line on right side of the front not a crease. Marvel comics september, the battle of berlin written by roy thomas art by. Get the best deals on other bronze age comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Original published silver bronze age comic book art marvel dc. See more ideas about comic books art, bronze age and comics. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Browse and buy a vast selection of bronze age comics collections. 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.