Yes, you can go to or a few other comic strip sites, but the days of spreading the newspaper out on the kitchen table and sharing the funny pages with your family are long since gone. Influenced by the pulps, radio soap operas, newspaper comic strips such as mary worth, and adult confession magazines, joe simon and jack kirby created the flagship romance comic book young romance and launched it in 1947 to resounding success. The beatles came across the pond and changed music forever. Vintage mixed lot of 6 marvel 90s barbie comic books marvel barbie comic books mixed lot of. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. Because everyone was watching either cable or overtheair tv, the formulaic advertisements that provided a telephone number call 1800numberyou must be 18 or older to callbut wait, theres more.
Comic art is an art medium used to present ideas or stories via images. Get the best deals on old comic books when you shop the largest online selection at. The 1960s were one of the most creative periods in modern mans history. I had dipped into the collection the last few months to look for any comics having to do with werewolves as that will be this years. Oct 01, 2014 a lot of these films were european in origin, so there was no production costs whatsoever. I was never going to be spidermanno matter how i tried to swing from washing lines or scale neighborhood walls or tumble out of trees. Hans and fritz were mischievous twins who caused momma katzenjammer and the captain all sorts of grief. Though considerably more recent than the collecting of postage stamps or books bibliophilia, it has a major following around the world today and is partially responsible for the increased interest in comics after the temporary slump experienced during the 1980s. As a kid, i first discovered comic books in 1965 when i saw the tag at the end of the superman tv show that was then in reruns. Comic book ads xray specs and the beyond be a real man, learn karate. Some of the most important and rare comic books to be published in the golden age appeared as part of allamerican comics full article.
A carnival of comics is generally accepted as the first american comic book. With comic sales beginning to decline in the mid 90s and a desire to return his focus to his art, jim lee sold wildstorm to dc comics in 1998, where it retained editorial independence and its california office until 2010 when dc closed the imprint down and brought the wildstorm characters into the dc. Action hero 7 some wear, tape, stains alter ego 10 great shape. Comic book ads from the1950s and 1960s barrys pearls of. Fantastic ads like these ruled the back of my beloved comic books with every issue. 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. The best books published during the 1960s decade 1960 1969. The 15 weirdest cartoons villains from the 80s and 90s cbr. Vintage comic book ads that were too good to be true. Before artist neal adams came along dc comics had a house style with a marshmallowy quality to it.
And when i thought about it further it seemed a rather silly career optionthere was no pay, no pension. Sooner or later, a kid with a snake eyes figure in his pocket was bound to pass a spinner rack somewhere. Apr 23, 2019 the 1990s were a darned good decade, and everybodys now coming to realize this, but people also need to know that when the 1990s began, it felt like anything but a decade with a unique tone and. See more ideas about comic books, vintage advertisements and classic comics. Rex the wonder dog and detective chimp were introduced to comic book fans before krypto came along. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books.
Many young children loved to read about the 1960s superheroes. Oh well, that was the charge, and thats what we had to pay. I collected comic books from about fourth grade through high school. Great comic books of the sixties by billy ingram 1995 article. These 19 images are but a small sampling of the comic treasure to be found in the someday funnies. Is it just me or did we just have two back to back movie ads. Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. Then ace the bathound, streaky the supercat, comet the superhorse and beppo the supermoneky followed in kryptos pawprints. Jansen with black tie still in very good condition. Sep 10, 2014 comic book adverts of the 1960s70s its been so long since ive opened up a new comic book, i dont even know if they still run ads anymore. By the early 1950s, dozens of romance titles from major comics publishers were on the newsstands and. The 1990s were a darned good decade, and everybodys now coming to realize this, but people also need to know that when the 1990s began, it felt. Horror movie newspaper adverts of the 1960s70s flashbak.
See more ideas about comics, comic books and comic covers. Romance comics of the 1950s and 60s the vintage inn. Six years ago, artist and historian kirk demarais, who runs the brilliant gen x nostalgia site, secret fun spot, became determined to uncover the truth behind these comicbook ads published between the 1950s and late 80s. Fury and his howling commandos, back before nick fury was director of s. Obviously being a superhero was not all it was crackedup to be. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. First appearing in the sunday comics way back in 1897, the katzenjammers are still kicking around in syndication today.
Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. If theres anything here that interests you, let me know and ill post an image and a price. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or artwork to be sought after and preserved. This list of comics publishing companies lists companies, specifically publishing companies who primarily publish comics. However, it is important to remind filmgoers that these characters have been around since the 1960s. Get the best deals on old comic books when you shop the.
During the 1920s, the fleischer brothers developed a series of short animations called cartunes, using the bouncing ball to lead theater audiences in singalongs. This ad actually turned out to be more educational for me than i was expecting. During the 1930 and 1940s, fleischer studios is credited with bringing betty boop, popeye the sailor, superman and koko the clown to movie houses big screens. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. A surprising comic book because it was so superbly written and illustrated, it even holds up today.
If they dont, its a shame, because a lot of the enjoyment came from these strange little adverts directed at kids. This short run includes great stories written and drawn by neal adams, a strange grandenettianderson collaboration and one of berni wrightson s first published works when the book switched to a generic mystery format for the last two issues. In the last third or so of the book, i felt sad at what i heard. In really nice condition, any issue of this rare comic book series is worth good money. Years of publication range from 1950 to 1973, most are 1960s. With that in mind, we bring you the top 10 comic strips of alltime, from each decade. Apr, 2017 its first title, the funnies, was the first original american comic, but since it was published in a tabloid format vs. With the headline instant live sea animals i initially assumed it was some generic knockoff of seamonkeys but then i noticed that it actually used the term seamonkeys in the description.
Comic book adverts of the 1960s70s its been so long since ive opened up a new comic book, i dont even know if they still run ads anymore. Most people, especially kids, didnt know or care who iron man was, but every kid knew g. Joe and teenage mutant ninja turtles had a lot of strange elements, most of which were excuses to put. Young boys reading superhero comics saw a lot of body building ads and ads to get taller, thinner, and richer. Sep 10, 2012 pt 1 of comic book collector, a documentary on the history of the american comic book, hosted by frank gorshin best known as the riddler on the 1960 s batman tv series. We now have examples of grit ads from three different decades. Here are some of my favorite comic book ads that ive come across in my collection. There are good reasons as to why the comics of the 1960s80s were often quite good and the 90s so dreadful, and they are delineated in gory detail in the book. Synopses of many of the key story arcs marvel was publishing at the time are discussed in addition to individual discussions on the key creators e. Pierre comtois has filled over 200 pages with interesting, behind the scenes stories while creating a linear narrative of marvel s explosive growth in the 1960 s. This has been a year full of fury, so why not end it with fury. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. Joe, transformers and star wars helped attract new readers at the newsstands. They could relate to the characters human emotions.
This comic book had a short ten issue run, anderson only drew this one issue by himself. So ive got a pretty big collection of comics in my garage right now. The fad kept growing and now 40 years later, his freaks of nature are still charming kids everywhere. These classic ads in the back of comic books tricked kids from the 50s through the 80s.
Todays is from the 60s, then weve got this one from the 70s and this one from the 80s wow, just look at how happy that kid is with his sack full of cash. The images are usually arranged in panels in sequence that convey the story. See more ideas about classic cartoons, old cartoons and childhood memories. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Archie 1960s silver age comics, used in good to very good condition. Just slap an english title on it, dub it, buy the newspaper ads, and pay a pittance for the rights, and presto youve got yourself an easy profit. Whether it was due to experimentation with drugs or anger over the vietnam war, the 1960s were an overwhelming decade. Many generations of comic book readers are now familiar with these characters as a result of full length feature films. Please note my policies regarding payment method as, for personal reasons, i cannot accept any other. But thanks to streaming services that let us go back and rewatch them, weve come to find that maybe these shows werent so great. Youre eating a bowl of frankenberry in your spiderman footie pajamas at the breakfast table.
Moms cleaning up the kitchen while dad peruses the morning paper, hitting the sports section first. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it. A lot of people look back on cartoons of the 80s and 90 s with fond childhood memories. Pierre comtois has filled over 200 pages with interesting, behind the scenes stories while creating a linear narrative of marvels explosive growth in the 1960s. Tv ads were still the dominant form of marketing in the 90s.
Charles atlas one of the most famous comic book ads in existence. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. In some ways i regret taking in this book, because any illusions i. Todays is from the 60s, then weve got this one from the 70s and this one from the 80s. Comic book adverts of the 1960s 70s its been so long since ive opened up a new comic book, i dont even know if they still run ads anymore. Also included are images from various issues, showing how the characters have changed through the years. Then ace the bathound, streaky the supercat, comet the superhorse and beppo. This ad introduced the 98 pound weakling, named mac, who birthed the cliche of having sand kicked into his face by a bully.
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