When i see dc silver age covers the thing i keep feeling, over and over, is that they would be 100x better if they just eliminated the words and let the art speak. Silver age comics that are heating up silver age comic. Not just the obvious ones, but also the obscure and rare. Top rated lists for krakoa 151 items super random amazing list 35 items barbarians and warlords 180 items krakoas hall of fame 74 items my favorite characters 150 items top 150 covers of the. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. 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. Made of archival safe acid free polyester meets strict us government guidelines for archiving paper material. Hey all, im about to rebag most of my collection in mylar and cant decide whether to go with standard size bags or current size. Im asking because i have started to buy comic books specifically a few from dcs new 52 range and i wanted to buy plastic sleeves for them to store and keep them in good condition. Bcw 1 pocket protective pages comic book current or silver age. Its easy for comics to bend when stored away, but bcws acidfree comic boards help keep them safe. If you get bags that top out at holding silver age but are not wide enough for gold, you should be fine.
Epic 2 long boxes of comics comic book collection haul bronze age unboxing key issue. Silver age comic book supplies for comics from the mid 1950s to early 1970s. The bcw comic book showcase holder is made of high impact, crystal clear polystyrene with a strong black polystyrene back. Dec 15, 2011 what is the size difference between golden, silver, bronze and modern age dc comics. Each rigidedged protector is crafted of clear, non migrating. Martin from bcw discusses all of the comic bag options bcw has to offer and compares and contrasts specific comic book bags. Up until recently i wasnt using acidfree boards for my comics and ive realized that because i have some bronze age and silver age stuff in my collection, i should probably start doing that. Silver age comic read silver age comic online in high quality. The silver age of comic books useful notes tv tropes. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Comic books are commonly categorized into four major ages based on when they were published.
These bcw backing boards for comics are great compared to what i used to use. These acid free, archival safe bags come in current, silver, golden, and treasury sizes. After nearly sixty issues of jack kirby captain america covers in the silver age, a five year span, along comes this one. Then, combine your bags with boards and other comic book supplies for full protection and storage. The silver age of comics is marked with a returned focus towards superhero comics. Comic books have been a popular storytelling medium since the mid1930s.
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Let me kick this off with what could be the most classic cover of the kid genre and psychedelic themes of. From the golden and silver age through the current era, bcw has comic book supplies that will keep your collection safe. Vincent bernard the silver age of comic book art is a beautiful, brilliant work of love and true passion. Silver age comics provide you with a look into the past, taking you to an era of books that spanned from 1956 to 1969. Jan 15, 2009 its one of the most striking horror covers of all time, and that includes the ec comic covers. 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. Standard silver age comic books are 7 wide x 1012 tall. We ship supplies via ups and charge exact ups freight. Every collector had the greensilvergold covers in their collection.
Comic book dealers recommendations metropolis comics. The importance of the ff simply cant be overstated, kicking off the marvel age and revolutionizing comics. Current vs standard size bags and boards cgc comic book. You are buying a unopened pack of comic care silver age size comic covers with 1 12 flap for extra protection. Dont forget the matching comic boards to complete the combo for best storage and protection.
Im sure that ward had to scrounge everywhere to find that many comics featuring the man of steel. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Second, this was before there were comics shops, before there were the yellowcolored ads offering back issues for sale. Jan 06, 2016 always a tier 1 silver age key issue, xmen 1 has recently been overshadowed by the price spikes of all the avengers related books on this list. Read silver age comic online free and high quality.
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Apr 07, 2016 i share with you guys the top 10 marvel keys from the silver age like this video if you enjoyed watching, comment which of these keys are your favorite down below and subscribe to see more comic. 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. Top 10 silver age marvel comic book collection youtube. Buffered with 3% calcium carbonate to prevent yellowing of co.
Best silver age long term investments on a budget i know most people collect comics for art, stories, or for other reasons. View thousands of scanned comic books in the feature gallery, or search metropolis entire comic inventory with their advanced search. Posted by d422 under the 100 greatest silver age comic book covers of all time. Available in 2 sizes so you can now fit your thickest silver comics into the appropriate bag. Note that the criteria here is quite broad and covers quite a number of comics that many.
Berni wrightson is a terrific artist, occasionally doing a super hero book here and there, but its his horror genre that attracts all the attention. The silver age lasted from 1956 note to about 1972 although some people count everything up until 1985 as part of it, folding in the the bronze age of comic books. Use this item to protect and store your collectible silver comics. Note that this is the period that spawned the adam west batman series and the superman broadway musical. Mar 29, 2019 how to size your comic books for proper storage. Nov 10, 2016 well, the slogan the worlds greatest comic magazine. Checkoutstore crystal clear silver age thick comic book bags w. The silver age of comics refers to an era that ran from 1956 to the early 1970s. I have a collection of old comic books ranging from superman to iron man, years ranging from 1967 to 1990i am needing to know how much they are worthi also have a marvel transformers head masters vol. As part of that affliction, ive been reading comic books since, well, before i. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by the way the name is pronounced.
Westerns, silver age 195669, comics, collectibles picclick. 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. Browse comics comic books and pop culture items at silver age comics. Pack 50 mylites 2 mil mylar bronzesilver age comic book. Hey all, i asked this in the newbie forum a couple days ago but didnt really get an answer so i figured id try here. Storesmarts rigid print protectors give your silver age comic books the protection they deserve. 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. Bags designed to hold silver gold comics kind of by definition need to be wide enough to hold golden age books, and drawerboxes are not wide enough for gold. Comic book sleeves acid free comic book protectors bcw. Dc silver age classics volume 1 see also comic volumes. These crispy 2 mil mylar comic bags will make your collectioin shine. 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.
Includes all comic books published during the period of 1956 to 1970. The market is not as soft on this book right as it was a year ago, with good to very good examples seemingly affordable compared to the other comics on this list. Much more scare than the gold cover upc or platinum editions, with print runs of 10,000 each. 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. Im going through my latest completed collection and finding that a lot of the issues have huge bags. 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.
All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. Pro soft penny sleeves clear card protectors 100 x 100ct 0. 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 jet age psychedelic rush of imagination and the titanic, luminous gures, both real and imaginary, that glittered in its rmament. Our micron is thicker than any other product who claims that they are the top of. We have golden, silver and modern age comic book boards, as well as art print and treasury sizes.
Get the best deals on marvel silver age comics 1956 1969 when you shop the largest online selection at. Read more iron man comic book price guide another of the marvel age of comic book characters, iron man played in the superhero movies by robert downey jr. Most valuable comic books comic book values comic book. These are the most actively sold comics over the past couple months. The silver age of comic book art by arlen schumer nook book. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Comic book covers presented at cover browser are republished within a fair use context.
What is the size difference between golden, silver, bronze. Get the best deals on silver age superhero comics 1956 1969. Pack of 100 bcw silver age comic backer boards 7 x 10 1. Silver age comics is one of nycs oldest comic shops. What size of bags and boards do i need to protect my comic. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The backing boards fit very snuggly so the comic book doesnt slide around. The bcw silver comic bags are an acid free, archival quality product made of crystal clear polypropylene. Ive retouched probably 10,000 pages of golden and silver age comic book art in my career. These 2 mil and 4 mil comic book sleeves are made of archival polyester mylar an inert material of the highest clarity. I purchased 100 count of ultra pro and bcw silver 2 mill bags to see which i would use for the 3500 comics i have to bag and board. High in clarity, impact resistance, and melting temps these bags are ideal for preserving and displaying your prized books.
Dc silver age classics volume 1, dc silver age classics volume 1. Silver age superhero comics 19561969 for sale ebay. Following mounting criticism regarding the negative influence comics, which gravitated towards other genres such as romance and horror following the end of wwii, supposedly had on violence in kids, the comic code authority was created. Brave and the bold 25 1st suicide squad, very rare, hard to find, prices have already escalated. Each rigidedged protector is crafted of clear, nonmigrating. The list above contains other rare comic books of the modern age which are neither. Comic care 100 polyethylene 3mil silver age size comic sleeves. Following world war ii, the popularity of superheroes as comic protagonists was in decline and the major comic companies switched to a number of alternative genres such as horror, romance and crime. We suggest that you measure your comic book or refer to the date to determine the category.
Silver age comic book supplies acid free bags, boards. 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. Best silver age long term investments on a budget silver. Established in february 1991, in queens, ny, weve got a fantastic collection of vintage books, as well as the latest new releases. Featuring central ohios best selection of golden age, silver age, bronze and modern comics, at prices up to 50% off sticker. I found the best way to fill the bags was to insert the backing board first, and then the. Gerber brand mylites 2 mylar bags for storing most bronze silver age comic books 1950s to 1970s. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Plus, you can combine them with comic book sleeves and other supplies for full protection. Although the hobby of collecting comic books is not quite as old, it has spawned an industry of providing collectors. Inhumans marvel comic book price guide find out the value of key first appearances of major inhumans members and villains in our hot comic price guide. Resealable and nonresealable 2mil comic book poly bags.
Then, combine your bags with boards and other comic. High clarity, 100% virgin material, 2 mil comic bags. I have a lead on someone looking to sell a rubbermade container full of silver age comics 1960s to mid 70s is what they told me. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o.
Silver age comics 19561969 silver age comics provide you with a look into the past, taking you to an era of books that spanned from 1956 to 1969. If comic books could speak they would say please use the ultra pro 2 mil thickness comic book bag. And if youre interested in selling your comic books, knowing what age they fall in is vitally important for valuing your comic books here are the four major ages for comic books in chronological order. Worlds greatest comics westerville, oh 43081 weve moved. This is for a set of silver boards and silver bags. Bcw regularsilver bags are sized to hold your silver to bronze age comics. In short, if you have any interest in comic book art and the artists that drew them, this is the book for you. Throughout the history of comic books, publishers have made comics is different sizes.
Lucky for you, bcw has comic book protectors of all kinds. Personally, i like the art and spending money on something that not only do i like the history story behind, but something that will only gain value with time. It is unknown how many blue lizard books were shipped, but they. Bcw comic book backing boards, silver, 100 boards per pack.
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