Nnnngolden age comic book artists

Maryvilles only stop for all of your comic book, collectible, and gaming needs. Though printed in booklet form, comics did not deviate far from their newspaper ancestors, telling a straightforward story. Hopper got into comic books during a fascinating point in comic book history. The golden age of comics 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.

These included todd mcfarlane, neil gaiman, alan moore, and frank miller. This is a contender for the next age of comics, but its here where consensus breaks down i suppose the end of the bronze age is where it really breaks down, but thats the beginning of this age, so there. Although he only worked for two years, a lot of the material he produced still exists because it was so good that fans hung around the office to get a piece of his artwork. Detective 31 captures perfectly the menacing, vengeful and mysterious spirit of the dark knight, says collectors society member keston fulcher, a survey methodology expert who managed he poll. Dec 04, 20 golden age comic book resources comic book db. With seven credits in the top 20, the poll reinforces the argument that alex schomburg 19051998 is the greatest cover artist of the golden age. The book also features an introduction by the legendary mickey spillane. Carmine infantino was a legendary comic book artist from both the golden age and the silver age of comic books, and the former editorial director of dc comics. Stan lee gave him some work mike sekowsky had penciled and asked him to ink it and giella lost the whole package. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. The character of the superhero was created and popularised and the format of the singlecharacter comic book was born. Stan lee flipped out and sekowsky came to his defense and offered to redraw.

Golden age 1939 1956 the golden age of comic books was a period in the history of american comic books, generally thought as lasting from the late 1930s until the late 1940s or early 1950s. Pregolden age 193338 the birth of the modern comic book. Golden age canadian comic book cover art canadian whites 24 trading cards centuryretrostore 4. This comic, based on circus gear, capes, and douglas fairbanks type heroism was so successful it heralded many other metoo characters like batman in detective comics 27, 1939. The silver age of comic books is a period of time during which many notable comic book characters were created. Mandrake the magician feature book 23 golden age comic reprint sclee falk. 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 golden age.

Dale roberts comics buys and sells comic books from the 1930s current. The 10 greatest comic book artists of all time creative bloq. This period, which witnessed an explosion of englishcanadian comic book publishing, is now described as the canadian golden age. Both series exemplify the combination of issuedriven plots and comicbook wildness for which the era is known, but theyre executed with more wit. On trashing art i mentioned in the section that lots of original art done for ap was thrown away or destroyed in and pre.

This period saw the debut of the superhero archetype and the creation of such iconic characters as dc comics superman, batman, and wonder woman. At the time, of course, it wasnt called the golden age, but things were certainly golden for me. Golden age of marvel volume 2 tpb house of ideas collection. This period, which witnessed an explosion of englishcanadian comic book publishing, is now described as the canadian golden age of comics. One of the fastest growing online databases dedicated to cataloging every graphic novel, comic, character, creator and anything else comic book related. A new book chronicling the history of dc comics is going way back to see where batman and other heroes really began, and the hollywood reporter has a look inside the golden age of dc comics.

Atlas comics presents the top 100 artists of american comic books. What happened to key golden age artists as the silver age. The silver age of comic books was a period of artistic advancement and commercial success in mainstream american comic books, predominantly in the. What was it like to come of age professionally in the golden age of comic books. Lou fine was one of the top golden age comic book artists. Reprints, golden age 193855, comics, collectibles picclick. Bob fujitani is still alive i believe joe giella started his career in 1945 and did some work for timely starting in 1946 actually, he lost his first assignment on a train. Comic books that are professionally graded by companies like the certified guarantee co cgc and receive a grade of 9. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. The 8 ages of comic books by alex grand comic book. Taking comic book art to an astonishing new level and paving the way for future artists, the artists of the silver age of comics 19561970 and. He got his first professional work at the age of 16, drawing the title story in the first issue of hulk weekly for marvel uk. One of the classics is jack kirby, who got his start drawing comics in the 1930s. Back issue comics find vintage golden and silver age books.

In this comic book haul i got a comic off of my 2020 want list. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly increased in popularity. The first recorded use of the term golden age was by richard a. Public domain super heroes is a collaborative website about public domain characters from comic books, comic strips, films, books, pulps, mythology, television, animation, folk stories, among others. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. May 22, 2016 many artists of the golden age of comics are still teaching todays comic artists a thing or two, so i question the basic premise of the question. Bill everett is the man who helped create namor the submariner and daredevil. First of all this question can be asked about anything. While many comic book artists and writers had become well known by their readership as early as the 1940s, some comics creators in the late 1980s and the 1990s became known to the general population.

Lupoff in an article, rebirth, published in issue one of the fanzine comic art in april 1960 history. Allan bellman, a beloved golden age artist who worked at timely and atlas in the years before they became marvel comics, has passed away. Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. Now, powerhouse books is pleased to present a collection of these uniquely american stories as told through a uniquely american mediumthe comic book. The condition grade of a comic book is an extremely important factor to consider when buying comic books for investment.

I was fresh out of pratt institute and landed a job at jack binders comic book studio in englewood, new jersey. These are the years when comics were considered a new and exciting form of art. Captain america comic book artist allen bellman dead new. Who were some of the other key artists of the golden age.

My goal was to gather priceless, instructional information from the past that created timeless illustrators and painters such as n. A new character created by two young men from cleveland was featured on the cover. Why are cars so much more advanced today than the model t. Edited february 18, 2018 by ricksneatstuff share this post. The golden age 19391949 marks a terrific teamup between the folio society and marvel comics. A descriptive listing and ranking of the 100 greatest american comic book artists of all time. Comic book artists usually need to work as freelancers, as not many companies actively hire these types of artists.

Overall, this book makes for an excellent read, especially for people interested in the early years of comic books. Dc comic golden age the joker reforms 1943 edition fine pewter limited edition hand crafted sculpture batman. The even better news is that all the content is free and legal. My particular instructional discipline is founded in traditional illustration and from the platinum and golden age of comic book illustration. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. In this article, all dates given for various ages are approximate. Get the best deals on collectible golden age comics reprints. Lone ranger golden age comics 19381955 for sale ebay. Why werent golden age comics books artists as good as they. Jun 02, 2017 comic books are a reflection of modern society, so as society changed, so did the comic book plots, characters and themes. This period saw the debut of the superhero archetype and the creation of such iconic characters as dc comics superman. Born in brooklyn, new york city into a family of italian origins, young infantino began his career in comic books while in high school.

Leyendecker, dean cornwell, lou fine, reed crandall. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Many writers will spread the word that they are seeking the services of a freelance comic book artist. 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. Stan lee flipped out and sekowsky came to his defense and offered to redraw everything.

World war ii had led to a boom in comic book production, but at the same time, the war also led to many comic book creators going into the military. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. 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. Golden age comic book artist, fran hopper nee frances deitrick, passed away on november 29th, 2017 at the age of 95. Structured as an open community that anyone can contribute to and build, this is a solid place to start any comic book research. Media in category golden age of comic books the following 199 files are in this category, out of 199 total. The 1939 dc comic includes the first appearances of the batplane and the monk, batmans first superpowered foe.

Most sources point to 1956 as the beginning of the silver age of comics. As for many years it was considered the first comic of a single theme with original material. Comic book plus free and legal public domain books. A sleek, polished artist in the mold of mac raboy, al mcwilliams has been in the business on and off since before the advent of the superhero. 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. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. Find vintage comics from golden age comics dealers, silver age comics dealers, comic book dealers, and other resources. Although no one comic book feature stands out newspaper work on twin earths and rip kirby are perhaps his apogee, his impeccable drawing and gleaming, burnished inks stand him in good stead when compared to the other illustrative stars on this list. I also got a commission art piece from a great local artist.

Use our comic storage boxes in conjunction with our comic book backing boards and comic book bags for all of your current age, silver age and golden age comics. 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. Allen bellman, golden age marvel artist, dead at 95. For nineyearold comic book artist, parents are superheroes. Will eisner, jack kirby, jack cole and dozens more invented much of the language of comics, and as i. The wiki format allows any registered user to create any article, so we can all work together to build the site. He was part of the first generation of comic book fans. For comic book aficionados this may not be quite enough to whet their appetites, but librarians should be able to use the work as a reference tool. Im probably missing someone but of the artists i am most familiar with those seem the most distinctive in style. Comic book haul a golden age grail off of my 2020 want.

During this time, modern comic books were first published and enjoyed a surge of popularity. So we hope that you will enjoy the ten worst comic book gimmick covers of alltime. Mar 02, 2016 as you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. With the exception of the beginning of the golden age and the beginning of the silver age, little consensus exists on startingending dates. Welcome to comic book plus, the site where every day is party day. The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the years of 1938 and 1955. Why do old comic books have worse art quality than modern. The bronze age signaled a more realistic style within comic books as a younger generation of artists, including neal adams, john byrne, george perez, frank.

In june of 1938, national allied publications began a new comic book series, featuring several different heroes. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. In order to find work, many comic book artists need to seek out authors and publishing houses that create and publish comic books. Richmond jack katz, an artist from the golden age of comic books, picks up a pencil, and like a time traveler, returns to an era when. These eras include the golden age 19381950, the silver age. Some strict collectors consider the era finished by 1950. Find a comic book shop near you in the local shops section. A brief history of the silver age the silver age of comics refers to an era that ran from 1956 to the early 1970s.

Comics historians divide the history of american comic books into ages. I was in meetings all day and talked to a lot of prospective writers and artists, stephenson says. We maintain a wide selection of golden age, silver age, and bronze age comics and collectibles. Fran hopper, golden age comics artist, passes away cbr. Oldest comic book artist and former captain america. The insane history of how american paranoia ruined and. We are the original and still the premier site to read and download golden and silver age comic books. The superhero archetype was created and many wellknown characters were introduced, including superman, batman, captain marvel, captain america, and wonder woman. To be honest, most people encountered the term in the overstreet comic book price guide, but its origins lie with the collector community.

Comic book artist allen bellman reacts to the audiences applause at the celebration of life and legacy of marvel creator stan lee during the great american comic convention at the las vegas. 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. His comic books are one of the tell tale beauties of the golden age of superhero comic books and as the golden age came to an end, he left the industry for the newspaper comic strip field. Get in on new comic subscriptions and never miss an issue again. The amazing stylistic history of comic books 99designs. Bcw offers a variety of cardboard and plastic comic storage boxes. Although no one comic book feature stands out newspaper work on twin earths and rip kirby are perhaps his apogee, his impeccable drawing and gleaming, burnished inks stand him in good stead when compared to the other. The golden age of comic books was the period during which a generation of writers and artists defined many conventions of form and genre that remain today. The jade buddha the island of wanatoba the door of death saving senator barkley the insdious dr. When did the bronze age of comic books begin and end. Jack katz, an east bay artist from the golden age of. Golden age 19381956 silver age 19561970 bronze age 19701985 modern age 1985present the modern age of. The silver age of comic book art, a coffee table comic book art history book written and designed by comic book historian and illustrator arlen schumer. Collectible golden age comics reprints 193855 for sale ebay.

They became widespread and popular and many still popular comic book icons made their debut, beginning in the mid 1930s and ending around the mid1950s. The book was published by a company called centaur publications, one of the earliest comic book publishers in american history and the company that helped bill everett get his start in comics. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. The golden age of comic books useful notes tv tropes. There are some excellent golden age comic book artists. Golden age comic book resources for vintage issues the vuze. Pluto in the legend of coyote rock 1945 one sheet disney.

It concerns the golden age dc comics superheroes entering the 1950s and facing the advent of mccarthyism. The golden age is a 1993 fourissue elseworlds comic book miniseries by writer james robinson and artist paul smith. Goulart also tells in what editions of what comic books a particular artist s work appeared. However, i always attributed the origins of the modern comic book back to the easter color books. Golden age western comics lovingly reproduces in fullcolor, restored, complete scans of 20 of the best western storiesplus a few pinupscreated between the years 1948 and 1956. Most of the stories are set during world war ii, so some people may be offended with the germans and japanese as the nazis villains. This era is iconic because it is near the birth age of comic books. Because of this, comic books are generally categorized into different ages based on when they were published. The golden age of comic books describes an era of american comic books from 1938 to 1956. He drew the first issues of captain america in the early 1940s including the origins of bucky and the red sk.