Oct 02, 2010 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. A free inside look at dc comics salary trends based on 30 salaries wages for 25 jobs at dc comics. 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. The silver age of comic book art archway publishing. So, the great artists of the silver age of comics include jack kirby and neal adams. What is the average salary for a comic book artist. Let us know your favorite comic cover artists in the comments. Some of the greatest comic book artists of their generation, who created some of their greatest work during the silver age of comics circa19561970.
View thousands of scanned comic books in the feature gallery, or search metropolis entire comic inventory with their advanced search. During approximately the first 15 years of this period, many comic book characters were redesigned, creators gained prominence in the industry, independent comics flourished, and larger publishing houses. Salaries posted anonymously by dc comics employees. 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. Based on dozens of interviews, this book carefully chronicles the development of the art of comic book storytelling beginning with. In this salary story, youll learn how to be a comic book artist and about the factors that affect a. The comic book heroes begins with that first issue of the flash, an event that would. Sep 24, 2015 let us know your favorite comic cover artists in the comments. Most collectors despise restoration, and will pay far, far less for a book in the.
Never one of marvels hot titles, xmen was cancelled in march 1970, surviving only in reprints until the debut of the allnew, alldifferent team in 1975. Spiderman, superhero, silver age 195669, comics, collectibles. Most sources point to 1956 as the beginning of the silver age of comics. I couldnt believe this cover when i saw it on the stands. Are silver age comic book artists far better than the current. Find out the value of this and the surfers own series, plus other important appearances. Bewerben sie ihre produkte ihr buch mit uns veroffentlichen amazon pay. Top dollar paid for bronze, silver and golden age comics.
Silver age comic read silver age comic online in high quality. 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. Filter by location to see comic artist salaries in your area. Before anyone cries outrage at why george perez and walt simonson are not on this list, despite continuing to produce amazing work, please remember that were just talking about seminal works from the last 25 years. We are buying and selling silver golden age comic book. Browse comics comic books and pop culture items at silver age comics. Everything is different for everyone of course, but these rates are pretty standard for the big three.
Also, comic book art careers generally fall under the broad category of illustration careers. Based on dozens of interviews, this book carefully ch paperback. As you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. These included todd mcfarlane, neil gaiman, alan moore, and frank miller. This period saw the debut of the superhero archetype and the creation of such iconic characters as dc comics superman, batman, and wonder woman. Our favorite comic book cover artists of all time paste. In short, if you have any interest in comic book art and the artists that drew them, this is the book for you. 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.
All the overstreet top 20 silver age lists silver age. Other schools that comic book artists seem to gravitate towards. Salary estimates are based on 1,965 salaries submitted anonymously to glassdoor by comic artist employees. Comic book artist requirements salary jobs the art. Schumer constructed the book to look like the worlds biggest, most. Additionally, the majority of graphic novel and webcomic artists who. 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. Aug 12, 2018 two marquis issues not just in the history of the fantastic four, but in marvel are both currently tied as 65k at their highest value. They not only drew definitive versions of the mediums greatest characters including the flash, batman, captain america, superman, thor, green lantern, spiderman, dr. The silver age of comic book art by arlen schumer, hardcover. Marvels first family was and always has been the fantastic four. 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.
Comic book are a field of collection that require very specialized knowledge to accurately assess value. 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. Established in february 1991, in queens, ny, weve got a fantastic collection of vintage books, as well as the latest new releases. A history of modern comic books, from the advent of the silver age of. Curt connors as a villain seldom gets the respect hes deserved. If they had a crazy idea, the editors joked about it, made fun of each other for coming up with the crazy notion and then. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Many editors, writers, pencillers and inkers participated in this revival. Either one of these is worth your time and effort to find if youre hunting down issues to invest in. There is an interesting interview with neal adams and snippets from other dc paul levitz turns his archivist eye to the silver age of dc, beginning in the mid 1950s to 1970. The silver age of comic books was a period of artistic advancement and commercial success in mainstream american comic books, predominantly in the superhero genre, that lasted roughly from 1956 to the late 1960searly 1970s. Mar 02, 2016 as you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. Nov 16, 2007 look no further, comic book artist dustin evans has come to the rescue.
The silver age of comic book art, a coffee table comic book art history book written and designed by comic book historian and illustrator arlen schumer. Look mom, i was right to read comics because now grown ups pay huge amounts of money for. Are silver age comic book artists far better than the. The second generation of comic book artists, takes an inside look at the artists who created the modern comic book. 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. Different artists, stories, and cultural motifs help to designate the age of comics. The silver age of comic books was followed by the bronze age. Chad busby, the owner of busby antiques, has worked in this area of collecting for over 32 years, and has that knowledge. Historian will jacobs suggests the silver age ended in april 1970 when the man who had started it, julius schwartz, handed over green lantern starring one of the first revived heroes of the era to the newguard team of denny oneil and neal.
If you are a fan of the silver age of comics, and you probably are if you belong to this group, and you have not had the opportunity to read arlen schumers book, the silver age of comic book art, drop everything, go to arlens site and place your order. In the united states, the golden age of comic books was said to have lasted. Up to the plate comes steranko again, and totally opens the door to artists such as marie severin and herb trimpe to show them what this guy should look like. How much you can earn in the comic book industry money. Note that this is the period that spawned the 60s batman series, and no, this is not a coincidence. 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. While many comic book artists and writers had become well known by their readership as early as the 1940s, some comics creators in the late 1980s and the 1990s became known to the general population. The book is not arranged chronologically or by topic, but meanders through the silver age, stopping to touch upon the very diverse dc line of the time. In this salary story, youll learn how to be a comic book artist and about the factors that affect a comic book artist salary. View thousands of scanned comic books in the feature gallery, or search metropolis entire comic inventory with. These books cover a wide range of genres, from superhero adventure tales to horror stories, allowing you to select the. But, arguably, his style of action that pops and crazy. Read silver age comic online free and high quality.
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. 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. The 100 greatest silver age comic book covers of all time. Comic book writers, artists, editors, and others associated with the golden age of comic books, the seminal period from the 1930s creation of the first newsstand comics to the decline of superhero comics popularity in the late1940searly1950s. The 25 greatest comic book artists from the last 25 years. When comparing the silver age xmen to the recordsetting sales juggernaut that the team would become in the 80s and 90s, its remarkable how things changed over this time.
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. Nov 10, 2016 when comparing the silverage xmen to the recordsetting sales juggernaut that the team would become in the 80s and 90s, its remarkable how things changed over this time. The silver age of comics refers to an era that ran from 1956 to the early 1970s. Top 100 covers of the bronze age 19711985 comic vine.
Dont make comic book production your sole source of income. Some of the greatest comic book artists of their generation, who created some of their greatest work during the silver age of comics circa 19561970. I think there are some artists who are beginning to realize that they are actually. Superheroes made a comeback in the silver age, when marvel comics segued. Their debut in 1961 helped to usher in a new age of superheroes but combine it with shows like lost in space, where its not just one person on an adventure, but an entire family. Look no further, comic book artist dustin evans has come to the rescue. Vincent bernard the silver age of comic book art is a beautiful, brilliant work of love and true passion.
The demarcation is not clearly defined, but there are a number of possibilities. Through the years, ive had the pleasure of seeing many books that pay tribute to the art of comics, but arlen schumer has created an entirely. 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. Well, they spent a bucket of money and published it for millions of readers to see. Years ago, i wrote a post noting all the female characters that were introduced in dc comics starting in the late 1950s, and wondering why it all happened so suddenly.
They not only drew definitive versions of the mediums greatest characters, but set trends in the art of comic book storytelling. Silver age comic read silver age comic online in high. Julius schwartz, to todd mcfarlane and his bloody spawn, the writers, artists, and. The silver age of comic book art public group facebook.
Silver age comics is one of nycs oldest comic shops. The current list of the most valuable silver age comics. 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. Comic book dealers recommendations metropolis comics. 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. Greatest silver age comic books and characters tosh, david isbn. Sparkle city comics is most interested in purchasing comic books pre1985, so if youre interested in selling your golden age, silver age or bronze age comics, give us a call at 8007439205. Being in comics is great, its a golden era, new readers, yadda yadda. But jack kirby started in the golden age as a teenager. But pay and benefits, if any, vary widely based on the company and terms of employment.
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