THE SILVER AGE OF COMICS – part two The End of the Silver Age of Comics If there is no universal agreement on the beginning of the Silver Age there are at least three contenders: Detective # 225 (1955) Showcase # 4 (1956) Fantastic Four # 1 (1961) When we refer to the end of the Silver Age, however, things are nowhere near as clear cut. Not only are … [Read more...]
Famous Villains from Silver Age Marvel Comic Books
Those collectors and comic fans that look for Silver Age Marvel comic books are almost as impressed with the famous Marvel villains as they are with the superheroes. Many of the artists and creators from that era would be surprised to find out how collectible and popular their creations are with the world today. The collectors understand this as they seek to preserve comics … [Read more...]
Becoming A Novice Silver Age Comic Books Collector
As a new collector of comic books, you are just beginning to learn what it takes to build a valuable comic book collection. Especially if you are trying to find Gold or Silver Age comic books, there are some important questions that will help you develop the skills necessary for building your vintage collection without finding yourself at the mercy of every disreputable comic … [Read more...]
The Beginning of the Silver Age of Comics
The Beginning of the Silver Age of Comics Welcome to the first installment of JOLLY JIM'S JIBBER JABBER! THE SILVER AGE I first heard the term Silver Age of Comics in late 1965. I was living in southern California and there had been of late a barrage of publicity on the soon to debut Batman TV show. One of the local stations was doing a program about comics and the … [Read more...]
Winners of the Galactic Guardians Heroclix Tournament
Galactic Guardians Heroclix Tournament Results Playing at Cosmic Comics Paid Off! The top ranked players from the Galactic Guardians Heroclix Tournament not only got to win awesome Limited Edition Heroclix but are also entered to win Avengers #1 for Septemper 1963!!! Every Player got to walk out with one of these Limited Edition Figures, Object, and Map! Heroclix at … [Read more...]
30% Off Over 1000 Graphic Novels & Hardcovers Starting Today!
Good morning Cosmic Comics readers! It's Wednesday morning and you know what that means... NEW COMIC BOOK DAY! Today's releases include: Avengers Assemble #2 (check out the Avengers Assemble #1 Review from Nerd Farm) Avenging Spider-Man #6 (check out the Avenging Spider-Man #4 Review from Nerd Farm) Batgirl #8 Batman and Robin #8 (check out the Batman & Robin #5 … [Read more...]