What is the standard size of a comic book from marvel and. Ultra pro resealable comic book bag golden age size sleeve 100. Although the hobby of collecting comic books is not quite as old, it has spawned an industry of providing collectors. We apologize for any inconvenience but, due to the nature of the collectibles market, ballantyne comics is currently unable to offer refunds on this product. Welcome to superworld comics golden age comics browsing page. The bcw acrylic comic book display is similar to our other popular acrylic holders and displays, it is designed to hold one current, silver, or golden age comic book depending on size see below for size. The goal was identifying golden age comic books 19371949 with the most impressive covers. Select the range of golden age comic books by choosing a view above. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the years of 1938 and 1955. These bags have a reusable adhesive tape strip on the body of the bag so the collector can fold the top flap over and lock in the comic.
This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. If you need a comic reader app for your pc, i suggest cdisplay. For the purpose of bag and board sizes, bcw has simplified the sizes into three groups, or ages. Epic comic book collection haul mystery box unboxing key issue finds silver age bronze age gold age duration. We are the original and still the premier site to read and download golden and silver age comic books. The bcw resealable golden age comic bags are an acid free, archival quality product made of crystal clear polypropylene. What are the actual comic book dimensions for all of the. A standard modern comic book is 10 and 18 inches by 6 and 58 inches 25. This size accommodates comics published since 1990. Issues 5 flash, green lantern and wonder woman headline this title.
Welcome to comic book plus, the site where every day is party day. Standard golden age comics are 712 wide x 1012 tall. What are the actual comic book dimensions for all of the various comic ages. Please browse by publishers or series names and check out all the great covers. Use our comic book and magazine size cheat sheet chart to find out. Judging from golden age and silver age originals, the most popular production art size was 12 12 x 18 12 also called double up.
Comic age comic type monthly issue annual special giant size king size prestige format hard cover gn soft cover gn trade paperback published month select month january february march april may june july august september october november december winter spring summer fall. 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. Our bags hold size and thickness tolerances and come in printed outer bags for easy product identification. We have such a wide selection that the comics are broken out by letters. 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 following is a list of marvel comics golden age characters and teams that first appeared in marvel comics during the golden age of comic books late 1930s and c. New listingflashback golden age comics reprints 36 book lot oversized reprints of golden age classics. Golden age experts of the collectors society participated in the heritage auctionscertified guaranty company poll, conducted by society members benjamin j. Comic book poly bags store your comics in our poly bags and protect them from dust, dirt, finger oils and other airborne pollutants. Users browsing for golden age comics 1938 1955 in golden age 193855 usually look at. What size of bags and boards do i need to protect my comic. Like publishers of magazines and newspapers, comic book companies didnt regulate artists working preferences. Golden age comic book supplies for comics issued before the mid 1950s.
Labonog, keston fulcher, robert cat conrad, and matt nelson. Comic books have been a popular storytelling medium since the mid1930s. A site dedicated to the marvel family, has entries and images to several of the later villains. Comic book haul with the first appearance of a few awesome characters. Check out this awesome wood frame for cgc and cbcs annual and giant size comics. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age. Use this item to protect and store your collectible golden comics. Golden age first appearance and adolf hitler appearance. The jade buddha the island of wanatoba the door of death saving senator barkley the insdious dr. Maryvilles only stop for all of your comic book, collectible, and gaming needs. Some have a bit of wear but most are in like new unread condition. These are also useful for certain newer comics that come out in the wider golden age format 27 and cowboy ninja viking from image come to mind, as well as the current life with archie series. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Graded golden age comic book frame the collectors resource.
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. During this time, modern comic books were first published and. Marvel charlton dell and gold key other bronze age to present dc marvel other big little books fanzines comic art comic book art comic strip art comic hardbacks, paperbacks, etc. 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. Golden age comic book dimensions golden age comic books. Dime comics website is a database of 8214 golden age comic books. Join chris and mike as they explore and discuss comics from 1938 to 1955, the golden age of american comics. Collectible golden age comics reprints 193855 for sale. These are larger sized and made to accommodate books in cgc or pgx slabs. Golden age and silver age single issue comic books. Do you know where i can find out the lengths and widths of the original untrimmed books, so i can compare the proper measurements to the measurements of my b. Golden age comics and collectibles 95 king st west, brockville, ontario k6v 3r1 rated 4.
Wonderful site on characters and history of comic books, comic strips and animation. Comics in the golden age podcast free podcasts podomatic. Fu manchu give and take the song of death block buster boat race of doom the. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The bcw golden age comic frame is an attractive black frame with a clear glass front. They should be relevant from the era the book was published. The golden age of comic books was a period in the history of american comic books, generally thought of as lasting from the late 1930s until the late 1940s or early 1950s.
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. Golden age greats spotlight last edited by williamsburger on 012020 09. I can find dimensions of bagsboards but am interested in the actual dimensions of comic books themselves from. Goldenage comicbook villains goldenage superhero and. During this time, modern comic books were first published and enjoyed a surge of popularity. 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. As you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. They are often different in manufactured copies from originals. Golden age and silver age single issue comic books industry standards printninja recommends the following standards to design golden and silver age comics. Platinum age 18971937, golden age 19381947, atomic age 19481955. 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.
We carry poly bags, mylars, backer boards, showcases, screwdowns, starter kits, album pages, and just about anything else a comic book collector would need to store and display golden age comics. 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. Ultra pro resealable golden age size comic book bags pack of 100 sleeves are great for preserving your comic books from further damage. Throughout the history of comic books, publishers have made comics is different sizes.
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. Fits golden age comic bags coated on one side buffered with 3% calcium carbonate exterior dimensions. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. These are the years when comics were considered a new and exciting form of art. The 8 ages of comic books by alex grand comic book.
The earliest comic books of the golden age contained 64 pages, enough to support 4 or 5 adventures within. This page lists the common sizes, materials, and binding types you need to know in order to design a golden or silver age comic. Your comic is neatly displayed centered in a mat border you can easily access from the rear. This size accommodates some late golden age comics published in 1951 as well as silver age comics published as late as 1965, including annuals and 80page giants.
Comic book plus free and legal public domain books. List of marvel comics golden age characters wikipedia. Detective comics golden age 193855 dc authentic reprint golden age 193855. Hi everyone i recently bought 2 books that i suspect have had their edges trimmed.
Some strict collectors consider the era finished by 1950. Buy ultra pro golden age pack of 100 comic book bags. My wife and i were killing time, waiting for some friends of hers from college to arrive, when we wandered into barnes and noble. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Printninja recommends the following standards to design golden and silver age comics. Golden age 11792 archie and mlj classics illustrated and related crime dell four color funny animals horror and sciencefiction. Welcome to cbh, today were talking about the 8 ages of comic books including the. Bcw offers a variety of cardboard and plastic comic storage boxes. All affordable, not difficult to find and no key issues in this run, making it a bit more desirable to the collector that really just wants a dc golden age book. Enjoy free downloads of as many issues as you like straight to your computer.
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