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Im sure that ward had to scrounge everywhere to find that many comics featuring the man of steel. Welcome to the silver age of comic book art facebook group, a forum for discussing all things silver agecirca 19561970. 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. Then, combine your bags with boards and other comic book supplies for full protection and storage. 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. 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. 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. Silver age superhero comics 19561969 for sale ebay. The bcw comic book showcase holder is made of high impact, crystal clear polystyrene with a strong black polystyrene back. Huge comic book lot 25 marvel dc indy superman spiderman no duplicates. The silver age of comic book art archway publishing. Current vs standard size bags and boards cgc comic book. Comic book dealers recommendations metropolis comics. As a child collecting marvel silver age off the stands, there was no other interpetation of captain america other than jack kirbys.
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