Silver age comic book collection chromecollectibles. 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. 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. Your comic is neatly displayed centered in a mat border you can easily access from the rear. Mar 30, 2020 this board is a collection of comics from 18971983. Youve heard about mylar, do you really need to use it to keep your comics collection from disintegrating before your eyes. Why its the lineup of gold comic books for free comic book day 2009. Mylar bags will not discolor, damage, or adhere to items placed inside them.
Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. Free comic book day 2014 silver sponsor comic books. 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 silver age is considered to cover the period from 1956 to circa 1970, and was succeeded by the bronze and modern ages.
The comic book plus site has an unbelievable trove of over 33,000 golden age and silver age comics books, scanned and ready to be read. If you get bags that top out at holding silver age but are not wide enough for gold. Mylar bags will not discolor, damage, or adhere to comic books placed inside them. Jul 31, 2017 the comic book plus site has an unbelievable trove of over 33,000 golden age and silver age comics books, scanned and ready to be read in full. Hillmans more successful creations included the aviatoradventurer airboy, who got his start in air fighters comics, then later airboy comics.
This particular comic book marks my 1st foray into silver age comic book collecting but i will not buy many silver age comics because they can get very pricey and the condition of the comic plays a big role in prices of silverage comic books. The idea was made popular by the cdisplay sequential image viewer. Gold, silver and bronze ages for dc comics science. Although the hobby of collecting comic books is not quite as old, it has spawned an industry of providing collectors. A look at free comic book day 2018s gold and silver offerings. Dec 12, 20 this promises to be dark horses biggest yet, with not one, but two free comics, each packed full with three separate stories. Current versions of comicbase including comicbase free and comicbase express will.
We have some free comic book day 2018 news for you via gold sponsor comic books. Dark horse offers up the best of the very best for next years free comic book day, taking place exclusively at your local comic shop on may 3, 2014. A golden age book wont fit in a silver or modern bag. Fcbd takes place every year on the first saturday in may at participating comic book shops worldwide with next years event taking place on may 2 nd, 2015. Click here for a list of this years gold and silver comics. There will be 40 different comic book titles available for the 2019 free comic book day at cosmic comics in las vegas. Buy lot of 5 bcw silver age comic book showcases displays wall mountable. According to uslan, the natural hierarchy of goldsilverbronze, as in olympic. Mylites, mylites2 and archives are the same size across product numbers. Comic books have been a popular storytelling medium since the mid1930s. The companys comic book division folded in 1973, although dell continued to publish the occasional book with comics content, including newspaper strip collections. Visual guide to mylar sizes comics general cgc comic book. Silver age superhero comics 19561969 for sale ebay. How to store a comic book collection like a superhero.
That is why we can bring you all of these free and legally. May 03, 2012 whether youre a comic book devotee or dont know the fantastic four from the avengers, here are 5 things you need to know about the upcoming free comic book day. As might be expected key comic books from this period now demand some very high prices indeed, the first appearances of some of these major comic book characters have become the holy grail for comic book collectors worldwide, below you will find a list of just some of the valuable comics of the silver age, they are not in any particular order as prices paid can. As far as i can tell, the difference is in popularity. The current list of the most valuable silver age comics. The silver age of comic books was a period of artistic advancement and commercial success in mainstream american comic books, predominantly those in the superhero genre. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. Subsequently, for some 20 years, ed owned his own commercial art firm in chicago, acquiring, trading, and selling world class collections of american photography, illustration art, and vintage comic books. Dec 14, 2017 the free comic book day fcbd committee has selected the twelve gold sponsor comic book titles for the comic book industrys most anticipated annual event, free comic book day, which is set to. The fcbd 2009 offerings from gold sponsors have been announced and fans will get their chance to pick up free comics featuring pixars cars, green lantern, the avengers and more. Gold, silver and bronze ages for dc comics science fiction. Whether youre a comic book devotee or dont know the fantastic four from the avengers, here are 5 things you need to know about the upcoming free comic book day.
Comic book plus free and legal public domain books. Dec 15, 2010 heres my first video, its kinda shaky. There are stories before that point that logically fit in the silver age from a continuity perspective the. The free comic book day committee has announced the 12 gold sponsor and 35 silver sponsor comic book titles for free comic book day 2020, coming may 2. Free comic book day 2018 silver read free comic book day. Classics illustrated is an american comic bookmagazine series featuring adaptations of literary classics such as les miserables, moby dick, hamlet, and the iliad. Free comic book day is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across north america and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops. The gold titles for free comic books day 2018 have been announced, including a captain americaavengers title from marvel, as well as a top secret dc book.
Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. The free comic book day fcbd committee is pleased to announce the gold sponsors and their comic books for fcbd 2009, which will be held saturday, may 2, 2009. Comic book frame black wood book frame for silver comics. Book stands free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Available in current, silver, or golden age comic size. We recently acquired the very first issues of xmen. The free comic book day fcbd committee has selected the twelve gold sponsor comic book titles for the comic book industrys most anticipated annual event, free comic book day.
Buy bcw silver comic mylar bags 2 mil comics, comic books storage collecting. Look out next week for dark horses silver free comic book day announcement and 2018 offerings. Stay tuned for more details on the free comic book day. A comic book archive or comic book reader file also called sequential image file is a type of archive file for the purpose of sequential viewing of images, commonly for comic books. In addition to new stories from your current dark horse favorites, dark horse will feature the longawaited juice squeezers by david lapham, the eisner awardwinning creator of the smash hit stray bullets, writing and drawing his own series again for the first time. Its most popular character was captain marvel, the alter ego of radio reporter billy batson, who transformed into the hero whenever he said the magic word shazam. Silver age comics provide you with a look into the past, taking you to an era of books that spanned from 1956 to 1969. From the silver age to the present will jacobs, gerard jones on. Showing you guys some silver age stuff i wanted to show you, though i might make more parts to show my other comics. The silver age of comics is when comic books really hit their stride and became mainstream sources of entertainment in america. Free comic book day 2018 gold sponsor titles revealed. May 19, 2010 the silver age of comic books was a period of artistic advancement and commercial success in mainstream american comic books, predominantly those in the superhero genre.
December 19, 2017 december 19, 2017 jayson peters 829 leave a comment on a look at free comic book day 2018s gold and silver offerings weve got our first look at the titles available for the grabbing on free comic book day, set as always for the first saturday in may in this case, may 5, 2018. Whats the difference between the golden age and the silver. We are the original and still the premier site to read and download golden and silver age comic books. The free comic book day fcbd committee has selected the twelve gold sponsor comic book titles for the comic book industrys most anticipated annual event, free comic book day, which is set to. The free comic book day fcbd committee is pleased to announce the gold sponsors and their comic books for fcbd 2009, which will be held saturday, may 2, 2009 selected by retailers who serve on the fcbd committee, this years roster of gold sponsors and their books include a comic book for everyones tastes. Dark horse offers up the best of the very best for next years free comic book day. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. What is the size difference between golden, silver, bronze and modern age dc comics.
Top comics archive top graphic novels archive publisher market shares archive. What is the size difference between golden, silver, bronze. Acid free archival comic book mylars current, silver, or. Comic books goldismoney, the premier gold and silver. Lets look at these topics in way more detail than noncollectors. Dec 14, 2017 this years gold sponsor lineup features a free comic for every fan imaginable hunt valley, md december 14, 2017 the free comic book day fcbd committee has selected the twelve gold sponsor comic book titles for the comic book industrys most anticipated annual event, free comic book day. The demarcation is not clearly defined, but there are a number of possibilities. Read tons and tons of amazing goldensilver age comic books. Free copies of your favorite dark horse titles for free comic book day 2014. Bags designed to hold silver gold comics kind of by definition need to be wide enough to hold golden age books, and drawerboxes are not wide enough for gold. Get the best deals on silver age superhero comics 1956 1969 when you shop the largest online selection at. They experimented with new formats, including whitman comic book, a blackandwhite 6 page hardcover series containing reprints and golden picture story book, a tabloidsized 52page hardcover containing new material. Mar 29, 2019 how to size your comic books for proper storage.
The even better news is that all the content is free and legal. Bcw silver comic mylar bags 2 mil comics, comic books storage. This gem has really spiked in price the last few years and is certain to continue climbing in value in the years to come. Free comic book day 2018 announcement gold sponsor comics. See more ideas about comics, comic books and detective comics. Whats the difference between the professional and the archive editions. Historian will jacobs suggests the silver age ended in april 1970 when the man who had started it, julius schwartz, handed over green lantern starring one of the first revived heroes of the era to the newguard team of denny oneil and neal.
Committee has announced its gold sponsor comic book selections for the industrys top annual event, free comic book day. Read tons and tons of amazing goldensilver age comic. As trends in the comic book market changed, the focus shifted more to crimedetective stories and westerns. Dec 15, 2017 free comic book day is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across north america and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops. Participating comic book stores will be carrying a certain number. Classics illustrated is an american comic book magazine series featuring adaptations of literary classics such as les miserables, moby dick, hamlet, and the iliad.
Free comic book day 2020 gold sponsor books include top secret dc comics title taimur dar. Bcw comic book mylars are made of archival safe polyester mylar, an inert material of the highest clarity. Fawcett comics, a division of fawcett publications, was one of several successful comic book publishers during the golden age of comic books in the 1940s. Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. With the help of her friend, she learns just how fun being different can be as she explores her new minecraft powers in the real world.
The bcw comic book frame is an attractive black frame with a clear glass front. Free comic book day 2015 gold sponsor comic books announced. Free comic book day 2012 gold comic books announced. Free comic book day 2014 silver sponsor comic books announced.
Different shops have policies on how many free comics you can receive, but you will. I want to know if the new doctor will be on that cover. Editions in a comic book series that feature the introduction of a new character, or a significant event in comic book history, are particularly sought after by collectors. The first saturday of may is usually free comic book day all over the country. Like many comic book publishers of the day, hillmans wwii titles included costumed superheroes. The silver age of comic books was a period of artistic advancement and widespread. Styles changed, new genres superseded old and then a new era dawned, the silver age of comics. Read free comic book day 2018 silver comic online free and high quality. Free comic book day, taking place on the first saturday of may, is an annual promotional effort by the north american comic book industry to help bring new. Free comic book day 2020 gold and silver comics announced.
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. 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. T he silver sponsors for free comic book day fcbd feature a whole new selection of fortyeight books for the comic book industrys top annual event, free comic book day, scheduled for saturday, may 3 rd, 2014 at participating comic book shops. Free comic book day 2009 gold sponsor comics announced. Dec 19, 2017 december 19, 2017 december 19, 2017 jayson peters 829 leave a comment on a look at free comic book day 2018s gold and silver offerings weve got our first look at the titles available for the grabbing on free comic book day, set as always for the first saturday in may in this case, may 5, 2018. On the list of comics that will be offered this year for 2012s fcbd, the comic books are divided into gold and silver categories. The ga book barely fits inside the silvergold 775r mylar just like with. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to.
My drawerboxes hold silver age comics just fine, but the key to what you wrote was silver gold. Free comic book day fcbd 2020 features an amazing selection of comic. Whats the difference between gold and silver comics. Whats the difference between the golden age and the. Baltimore, md december 2, 2011 the free comic book day fcbd. Dell became part of bantam doubleday dell in 1988, ceasing to exist as an independent company. Some collectors have a lot of angst about storing their comics. Welcome to the main page of our massive public domain comic book archive.
The silver age of comic books was followed by the bronze age. Fcbd happens each year on the first saturday in may at participating comic book shops worldwide. 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. Free comic book day 2009 gold sponsor comics announced cbr. Im asking because i have started to buy comic books specifically a few from dcs new 52 range and i wanted to buy plastic sleeves for them to store and keep them in good condition. Dec 15, 2011 what is the size difference between golden, silver, bronze and modern age dc comics. Free comic book day 2020 silver selections announced blog. Welcome to comic book plus, the site where every day is party day. Fcbd 2014 marks the largest ever fcbd event with 60 books to choose from. Books archives page 4 of 19 family fun twin cities. Mar 09, 2014 some collectors have a lot of angst about storing their comics. Look for it at participating comic book stores this year on saturday, may 2. In 1967, gold key reprinted a number of selected issues of their comics under the title top comics. Free comic book day 2018 is coming may 5 heres a look at the gold and silver titles that will be available.
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