What people do to entertain themselves changes over time. Some pastimes, like the reading of comic books, have come and gone a little as society has changed, but many people would probably agree that the influence of silver age comics affects modern entertainment. In the film industry alone are many examples of the enduring popularity of characters and stories derived from … [Read more...]
Get To Know The Fantastic Four With Silver Age Marvel Comic Books
Almost everyone who is familiar with Silver Age Marvel comic books is familiar with the Fantastic Four. Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, the Human Torch, and the Thing, have become indelible fixtures of pop culture since the 1960’s. The Fantastic Four was actually created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby after the success of another superhero team was created, the Justice League of … [Read more...]
The End of the Silver Age of Comics
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...]
Tips For Collecting Silver Age Marvel Comics
Collecting Silver Age Marvel Comics Finding Silver Age Marvel comics for sale and collecting them can be a pleasurable pastime that could have major benefits in the future. With the collectability of older comics on the rise, the value of many issues and collections is increasing. However, devoting your time to just any collection of comics may not help you get the most for … [Read more...]
Heroclix Chaos Wars Midnight Release!
12am on July 11th Heroclix Chaos Wars Go On Sale! This will be your first chance to get your new Heroclix and try to collect all 52 of the new figures! Chaos War Midnight Release Party same night as The Walking Dead 100 Midnight Release!Tuesday, July 10th - Wednesday, July 11th Marvel Heroclix Chaos War is the latest set from Marvel Comics it is a full … [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...]
Silver Age Marvel Comic Books for Sale We Can’t Get Enough Of Like Spider-Man
Often, the first character a collector thinks of as he peruses Silver Age Marvel comic books for sale is Spider-Man. Besides the blockbuster movies and all the associated Spider-Man merchandise for sale, the comic book character was created a half-century ago when he was first introduced in Amazing Fantasy #15 in 1962. To this day, this issue remains the most sought after … [Read more...]