Comicbook Collectors
History of the Golden Age Batman As Batman continues to evolve from the Dark Knight, to the Caped Crusader, to part of the Dynamic Duo, and back as the Dark Knight, it’s important to look at the beginnings of this most enduring super-hero. Batman, unlike most of his counterparts, has no super-powers. His strength and [...]
What is CGC & Should I Use Them for my Golden Age Comics? Comics Guaranty Company (CGC) is a company that grades the physical quality of printed comic books. Some comic books, or as they are being referred to now as graphic novels, can be worth a considerable amount of money depending on their condition. [...]
The Golden Age of Marvel Comics For years Marvel Comics was considered the ugly step-brother of the more popular DC Comics, but that has all changed in their favor within the last 30 years due to popular movies franchises like Spider-Man and Iron Man. Starting as Timely Comics in 1939, under the leadership of Martin [...]
The Golden Age of DC Comics When you talk about the Golden Age of Comic Books the name that will always dominate is DC. From 1938 to the mid-fifties, DC led the way with their popular super-heroes. Starting in June, 1938, with Superman’s first appearance in Action Comics #1, DC found a popular niche to [...]
What is the Golden Age of Comic Books? The Golden Age of Comic Books got it’s start either in 1938 with the debut of Superman for DC Comics. or back in 1933 with such heroes as Doc Savage and the Shadow. While the debate continues it really wasn’t until the birth of Superman that the [...]
