Interview with klaus janson the translation from inker to penciler, new projects and more. The making of hobgoblin a behind the scenes look at the. Of course as an older bronze age baby with apologies to doug and karen, my choices are weighted a bit to late 60s and early 70s shows. Fantastic four comic issue 18 annual bronze age first print 1980 john byrne comic book artists comic book artistscomic book characterscomic books. The amazing stylistic history of comic books 99designs. No matter how slow it may have been, it was still in the air. Identifying the bronze age romance classic covers bronze. Can you name the notable american comic book artists from a single panel of artwork. The 8 ages of comic books by alex grand comic book. Pencil artists were allowed to keep their original artwork and sell it on the open market. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. The early 1980s were a time of transition for the comics industry. Comic books published between 1970 to 1985 belong to the bronze age of comics. When did the bronze age of comic books begin and end.
Top 50 most valuable comic books of the bronze age. All the drama of the ancient and thrilling tradition unfolds before your eyes, with all the familiar people and events of the trojan war. Age of bronze comics homepage the story of the trojan war. The copper age was a very exciting time for both collectors and the comic book industry in general. The bronze age continued until 1985 when we have the birth of the copper or dark age. Bronze age comic book artist ken landgraf looks at gil. It showcases comic book artists and artwork from the golden, silver and bronze age. See more ideas about comics, comic books art and comic art. Adams was mostly penciled covers at that time, so that gives byrne the edge in my book.
In august 1968 comic book time bob kane signed a new contract with dc. 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. Some of the most important books and characters were introduced during this time period from the mid 70s to the early 90s. Nick cardy 1920a pioneer who began with the eisneriger shop in 1939 and worked on the original blue beetle and lady luck.
The beginning of the bronze age coincided with the end of the careers of many of the veteran writers and artists of the time and their replacement with a younger generation of editors and creators. Most popular bronze age comic books these are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. Copper age comics the era of comic books from 1984 to 1991. But its impact wouldnt be fully felt until the following decade, when his combination of dynamism and classic illustration became the comicbook style of the bronze age. Superworld comics can give you a fair and honest appraisal of your comic book collection. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. But jack kirby started in the golden age as a teenager. In short, if you have any interest in comic book art and the artists that drew them, this is the book for you. In this video, ken landgraf takes a look at the master gil kanes preliminary spiderman comic book layout pages. Are silver age comic book artists far better than the. And there arent many artists who could get me to buy. Artist quiz, book quiz, comic books quiz, america, artwork, notable, panel, single. This month, gocollect has named the top ten comics of the modernbronze age and they are predominately from one publisher, with the exception of spawn from image of course.
This list is going to look at some of the most important developments of the bronze age and how modern comics do it better. Age of bronze, the continuing graphic novel series by eisner awardwinning cartoonist eric shanower, presents the complete story of the worldfamous war at troy, freshly retold for the 21st century. Other artists while the history of superman in the bronze age is primarily the history of curt swan, there were a few other artists who contributed, mostly by doing covers, although a few also did full stories. Now, superheroes needed a reason to be superheroes, stated tv screenwriter james grant goldin in the 2003 documentary comic book superheroes. Pencil ink comic book artists blog 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s. For a time, these comics were a part of every bronze age fans collection, but they seem to be fading into unfortunate obscurity today. The bronze age of comic books is an informal name for a period in the history of american.
The bronze age of comic books is an informal name for a period in the history of american superhero comic books usually said to run from 1970 to 1984. Readers no long responded to simplistically rendered, altruistic dogooders as exemplified in the stories of earlier superheroes. Amazing adventures series 2 marvel comic books bronze age cover xmen. But, arguably, his style of action that pops and crazy. Both series exemplify the combination of issuedriven plots and comicbook wildness for which the era is known, but theyre executed with more wit and. With the first versions of superman and famous funnies dating back to 1930s, illustrators and artists have found a new way of displaying their talent.
Soon thereafter in 1992 a group of high profile marvel artists including jim lee defected to form the creatorowned image comics, which marked the commencement of the modern age of comics, that stretches until today. The bronze age of comic books useful notes tv tropes. Comic books reflect 80 years of american history, culture. There are a number of beautiful bronze age romance covers but to date, none are designated classic cover by overstreet. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. Bronze age babies on marvel comics art, marvel comics. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. Gil kane anatomy sketches analyzed by bronze age comic. The bronze age comic books refer to the genre of american superhero comics produced during the period between 1970 and 1985.
If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. Following from the silver age of comics, the term bronzeage was first used by comic fans and then the overstreet price guide to refer to the more mature comics of the early seventies to the mid. The future of daredevil william johnson, dds new artist, and denny oneil provide an inside look at the men behind the man without fear and his trip to japan. Other genres like horror became widespread during this period, beginning the transition to the current tone and trends in comic books. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age 1992date. The book opens with a description of the catastrophe at the end of the bronze age, listing 44 cities throughout greece, asia minor, syria and the levant that were destroyed including some very well known ones like troy and mycenae and describing the general pattern of destruction. The bronze age of comic books is an informal name for a period in the history of mainstream american comic books usually said to run from 1970 to 1985. At the time, fireside books had a deal with marvel to release various reprints of marvel titles in graphic novel format. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. The period was marked with complex stories that had more realistic character conflicts, as well as some moral ambiguity. So, the great artists of the silver age of comics include jack kirby and neal adams. Deviantart is the worlds largest online social community for artists and art enthusiasts, allowing people to connect through the creation and sharing of art. From now on kane would be paid for use of the characters but would no longer be required tosupply artwork, or be credited with said artwork.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Gocollect has many hidden treasures, one of its best is the comic book popularity ranking system done on a rolling monthly basis. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. Test your knowledge on this entertainment quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. I draw the parallel to pch horror because the early 70s saw an easing of the comics code, so the covers started featuring skeletons, zombies, and could really show off the talents of the artists involved. The warlord by mike grell comic book artists, comic artist, comic books art. Ultimately there was 40 years of comics before the comic book that heralded the golden age 19381947 which was action comics 1, 1938, the first appearance of superman. Pop art, illustration artists, comics, vintage comics, marvel comics art, marvel dc comics.
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. These are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc or cbcs. 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. Similarly, artists took their inspiration from hardboiled noir films of the 40s and 50s, creating gloomy, dubious. The companys creative lineup reads like a whos who of comics at the time from old masters like steve ditko and wally wood to young guns like buckler and howard chaykin. If you were to believe the people who wrote entries for certain publications, you would think that the bronze age was a.
The change coincided with the end of the batman tv. Joseph hollon the strangest superheroes of all black queen by john byrne see more. Includes a list of key copper age comics, as well as links to recommended back issue retailers. The bronze age was the beginning of the maturation of the comics industry. But the 1967 spiderman and fantastic four cartoons, and certainly jonny quest, are classics that were shown for years after their debuts. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. There are many more examples of platinum age comic books like this 1911.
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. Bronze age comic book artist ken landgraf has taught generations of artists in nyc here he points out details of comic book anatomy as drawn. A new exhibit at the russell day gallery in everett showcases how they changed with the times. Dc comic books comic book covers comic art gi joe superhero emblems dc comics. Comic book artists comic book characters marvel characters comic artist comic character comic books art marvel comics bd comics marvel women. I have reason to agree that conan 1 started off the bronze age in 1970. If you are not already intheknow about the difference between newsstand and direct edition comics see the following as this distinction is critical information any collector must know when approaching the bronze age and key bronze age comics where the distinction exists. Vincent bernard the silver age of comic book art is a beautiful, brilliant work of love and true passion. Marvels new look theres a big change coming in marvels october cover 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 1970, and was succeeded by the bronze and modern ages. It follows the silver age of comic books, and is followed by the modern age of comic books the bronze age retained many of the conventions of the silver age, with traditional superhero titles remaining the mainstay of the industry. I was sadden a bit by the bronze age because i could see that comics were on the verge of growing up. Wrightson, kaluta, adams, dominguez, cardy, sparling just my 2 cents. The 8 ages of comic books by alex grand comic book historians. The most inclusive definition is that it started in 1970, when jack kirby left marvel to work for dc, bringing with him the characterizationbased style that had become marvels trademark, and created his ambitious, if shortlived, fourth world titles. Top 10 most underrated bronze age comics comics bulletin.
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