I also saw that bcw offers a sleeve that was 7 which would work too. Hard plastic comic book topload holders offer rigid protection of your current or silver age comics at a reasonable price. Silver age comic book supplies for comics from the mid 1950s to early 1970s. Browse our selection of acidfree comic book sleeves below, with golden, silver and modern age options. Strange, fantastic 4, the inhumans, black bolt, ant man, silver surfer, human torch, submariner, prince namor. Originally consisting of superman, batman, wonder woman, the flash, green lantern, aquaman and the martian manhunter, they first appeared. One thing i always hated was some sleeves seemed insanely tight. Get the best deals on marvel silver age comics 1956 1969. He also cocreated such features as aquaman, green arrow, and johnny quick, served as story editor for the adventures of superman television series, and compiled the. These acid free, archival safe bags come in current, silver, golden, and treasury sizes.
Feb, 2014 like,comment,subscribe i will be willing to do trades and sells. From the golden and silver age through the current era, bcw has comic book supplies that will keep your collection safe. The pvc used in bcw brand topload holders contains no plasticizers or stearates. Silver age comics are narrower than golden, but wider than bronzemodern. The early fantastic four covers featured the characters demonstrating their various powers.
December 1958 february 1959 chip n dale silver age comic book published by dell comics no. We suggest that you measure your comic book or refer to the date to determine the category. 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. Nov 10, 2016 well, the slogan the worlds greatest comic magazine. What is the size difference between golden, silver, bronze. Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. Comic book sleeves acid free comic book protectors bcw. Standard silver age comic books are 7 wide x 1012 tall. Dont forget the matching comic boards to complete the combo for best storage and protection.
What size of bags and boards do i need to protect my comic books. See more ideas about comic book covers, comic covers and dc 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. Big fudge archival comic book sleeves current size pack of 50 comic book bags for current comic books, or 7. 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. Links to silver age dealers cgc comic book collectors chat. 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. Lot of 5 bcw silver age comic book showcases displays wall. Make sure this fits by entering your model number this is for a set of silver boards and silver bags. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. The start of the cca in approximately 1955 is considered the start of the silverage.
The modern age of comic books is a period in the history of american superhero comic books which is generally considered to have begun in the mid1980s and continues through the present day. I know some collectors only buy silver age or golden age size bags regardless of what theyre collecting, but i dont understand the rationale behind putting a modern comic in a bag thats way too big. Current vs standard size bags and boards modern age comic. Dec 15, 2011 a golden age book wont fit in a silver or modern bag. This week we are going to break down what we believe to be the best batman covers from each era of comic book history so expect this to be broken into four different parts encompassing. Not just the obvious ones, but also the obscure and rare. Lucky for you, bcw has comic book protectors of all kinds. To keep comic books preserved, theyre normally stored in bags with boards and youll want to get bags and boards sized appropriately for your collection.
Weisinger was an american magazine and comic book editor best known for editing dc comics superman during the mid1950s to 1960s, in the silver age of comic books. The falcon cover tshirt retro marvel comics silver age long sleeve t. Silver age comics is one of nycs oldest comic shops. Resealable and nonresealable 2mil comic book poly bags. The bcw regular silver bags are acid free, archival quality product made of 2 milthick, crystalclear polypropylene. Do the right thing to protect the innocent get your. The silver age of comic book art public group facebook. This item silver age comic bags and backer boards 100ct. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name.
A lovingly crafted tribute to the superhero comic of the 1960s, the silver age of comic book art recaptures the fourcolor visionary surge of the era, its jetage psychedelic rush of imagination and the titanic, luminous. Mar 29, 2019 note that some comic books have been published in magazine format. The 100 greatest silver age comic book covers of all time. A lovingly crafted tribute to the superhero comic of the 1960s, the silver age of comic book art revised edition recaptures the fourcolor visionary surge of the era, its jet age psychedelic rush of imagination and the titanic, luminous figures, both real and imaginary, that glittered in its firmament. In order to capitalize on the growing popularity of comic books especially those starring superheroesgoodman created timely comics. Silver age comics provide you with a look into the past, taking you to an era of books that spanned from 1956 to 1969. Dc silver age classics volume 1, dc silver age classics volume 1. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. 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. Do any of you use silver age comic bags for current sized comics. The top ten batman covers from each era part 2 the silver age. Silver age size comicovers 100 polypropylene comic book. Mylar bags will not discolor, damage, or adhere to comic books placed inside them.
So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. See more ideas about silver age comics, comic books and comic covers. Acid free archival comic book mylars current, silver, or. An american comic book is a thin periodical originating in the united states, on average 32. There are so many great painted covers from the 60s by dell and gold key. Jun 21, 2012 explore banner69s board silver age comic book covers. Oct 10, 2019 marvel comics covers from the 70s 80s before and after. The 100 geatest silver age comic book covers of all time. Jan 21, 2019 dc was still a powerhouse in the late 50s, early 60s. These are the years when comics were considered a new and exciting form of art. Mylar sleeves will not discolor, damage, or adhere to items they protect. We offer silver age poly bags, mylars, backer boards, showcases, screwdowns, album pages, and just about anything else a comic book collector would need to store and display silver age comics. The marvel covers did not start out all that different from the dc covers, although that soon changed.
Bronzemodern age comics are narrowest of the three. They measure 7 18 x 10 12 and are perfect to protect and store your classic comic books. Silver age comic book supplies acid free bags, boards. 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. The team was conceived by writer gardner fox during the silver age of comic books as a reimagining of the golden age s justice society of america. These protectors are essentially 2 sheets of clear plastic with welds on 3 sides and rounded corners. Bcw comic book mylars are made of archival safe polyester mylar, an inert material of the highest clarity. Get the best deal for silver age superhero comics 1956 1969 from the largest online selection at. I love the juxtapoisiton between the very non comic book imagery in the background and the oh so comic book looking nick fury front and center. So they fit in my short boxes for width but just barely. Lets look at the difference between regular plastic bags and mylar, and silverage bags vs. Mylar storage options are more expensive than poly options, however they last significantly longer, with claims you will not have to. Established in february 1991, in queens, ny, weve got a fantastic collection of vintage books, as well as the latest new releases.
These bags, when combined with the bcw silver comic book boards, make for a nearly impossible fit for silver age books. The importance of the ff simply cant be overstated, kicking off the marvel age and revolutionizing comics. Use the thick version of each size to store thicker comic books like annuals. The beaded flap style bf has a third piece of polyester that is bead welded to the extended back of the sleeve, creating the flap. Bcw regular silver bags are sized to hold your silver to bronze age comics. See more ideas about comic books, marvel comics and comics. These books cover a wide range of genres, from superhero adventure tales to horror stories, allowing you to select the type of comic. Spanning world war ii, when american comics provided cheap and disposable escapist entertainment that could. 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. Your comic is neatly displayed centered in a mat border you can easily access from the rear. Im going through my latest completed collection and finding that a lot of the issues have huge bags. Parkers records and comics features an extensive inventory of golden age, silver age, bronze age, and collectible comic books that include classic comic book publishers like dell comics, marvel comics, dc comics, archie comics, charleton, gold key and many others. Be a hero and keep your comics safe with comic book sleeves from bcw.
Mylar bags are universally considered to be the best material to store your precious comic books and paper products in. It will fit in any size bag, but the modern age bags will fit snugly. The open flap style rof has to be creased to form the flap and then folded over. We have golden, silver and modern age comic book boards, as well as art print and treasury sizes. Top 100 covers of the bronze age 19711985 by krakoa october 2, 2010 6 comments the bronze age was a period of transition when comics were bringing in money.
Additional background art likely by john verpoorten. If youre not sure what size of bags and boards you need, please measure your comics. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. Issues shown here are generally ones that i owned, or still have. Apr 30, 2020 here are comic book covers, and art, from the silver age considered to cover the period from 1956 to circa 1970. The bcw comic book frame is an attractive black frame with a clear glass front. Hello, so i have recently been reunited with my collection and i need to sleeve and box hundreds of comics. Current vs standard size bags and boards cgc comic book. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. After nearly sixty issues of jack kirby captain america covers in the silver age, a five year span, along comes this one. Nov 23, 2005 saw this over in the ga thread and figured i would borrow it and start a list here. For the purpose of bag and board sizes, bcw has simplified the sizes into three groups, or ages. Any posts about jack kirbys or neal adams silver age work should post. Top 100 covers of the bronze age 19711985 comic vine.
Let me kick this off with what could be the most classic cover of the kid genre and psychedelic themes of. Although most comic book series have been published in 1 of the sizes described above, some comics have been published in larger magazine formats, particularly from the late 1960s into the early 1980s. Most sources point to 1956 as the beginning of the silver age of comics. These regulations took the form of the comics code authority, and all approved books had a cca approval stamp on their covers. Westerns, silver age 195669, comics, collectibles picclick. Welcome to the silver age of comic book art facebook group, a forum for discussing all things silver age circa 19561970. Yet, while dc was responsible for this first sign of new life in the comic book industry, marvel comics was able to capitalize even more from this trend as the 60s came around. Features a 2 piece design, with a wall mountable back. Silver age superhero comics 19561969 for sale ebay. Silver age comic read silver age comic online in high quality.
May 08, 2015 jack kirby may have laid the groundwork but sterankos run on nick fury agent of s. 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. By the mid1950s, the comicbook industry was imperiled. Dc silver age classics volume 1 see also comic volumes. The silver age lasted from 1954 or 1956 to about 1970 though some people count everything up until 1985 as part of it, folding in the the bronze age of comic books. Jul 25, 2015 my silver age 1968 iron mans fit in standard. Many comics historians peg this as the beginning of the silver age of american comic books, although marvel at this point still.
See more ideas about silver age comics, comic book covers and comic books. The bcw comic book showcase holder is made of high impact, crystal clear polystyrene and a strong black polystrene back. Its easy for comics to bend when stored away, but bcws acidfree comic boards help keep them safe. Growing up, silver age comics were out of reach to my chocolatestained hands, and rightfully so. 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 golden age describes an era in the creation of comic books published between the years of 1938 and 1955. Some strict collectors consider the era finished by 1950. See more ideas about silver age comics, comic book covers and comic covers. We stock comic bags made out of polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyester.
Comic book storage supplies shop comic book sleeves and. They are both made of the same archival polyester material, but they have two different flap styles. Pack of 100 bcw silver age comic backer boards 7 x 10 1. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. You are buying a unopened pack of comic care silver age size comic covers with 1 12 flap for extra protection. Buffered with 3% calcium carbonate to prevent yellowing of co. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. Towards the end of the 1960s, the comic industry experienced low sales across the board. Hard plastic comic book topload holders hobbies depot.
It will fit in a golden age bag with some wiggle room but it wont fit in a modern bag. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by the way the name is pronounced. We also have two styles of 4 mil polyester sleeves. Includes all comic books published during the period of 1956 to 1970. Sure, secret six was never one of dcs hottest comics certainly not in the silver age, but itll always have a place in history because of this cover. The silver age of comic book art archway publishing.
The characters are so iconic to us these days that it can be hard to remember that back in 1961, kids had no idea who the ff were, or what they could. Posted by d422 under the 100 greatest silver age comic book covers of all time. Top rated lists for krakoa 151 items super random amazing list 35 items barbarians and warlords 180 items krakoas hall of fame 59 items my favorite characters 150 items top 150 covers of the. Read silver age comic online free and high quality. Based on my interest and age, theres an emphasis on the early years of this period. Note that this is the period that spawned the 60s batman series, and no, this is not a coincidence. Plus, you can combine them with comic book sleeves and other supplies for full protection. Comic care 100 polyethylene 3mil silver age size comic sleeves. Personally, with the exception of a few big time dealers, i dont really know where to look for silver books at.
Available in current, silver, or golden age comic size. The precursor to marvel comics was founded in 1939 by pulp magazine publisher martin goodman. The justice league is a team of fictional superheroes appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Comic shops cater to fans, selling comic books, plastic sleeves bags and cardboard backing. Then, combine your bags with boards and other comic book supplies for full protection and storage. Bcw silver age comic book backer boards are an acid free white backing that fits inside silver comic bags to provide support for the spine of your comic book and to prevent bending or creasing. What size of bags and boards do i need to protect my comic. Browse comics comic books and pop culture items at silver age comics.
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