He is best known as a member of the doom patrol, being the only character to appear in every version of the team since he, and the team, were introduced together in. Modern cultural logic regards comic books as a childrens medium, a decidedly minor facet of american popular culture. Golden age cliff as robotman appeared as one of the heroes that would usher in the silver age after the justice society of america and the allstar squadron have retired from active duty. Dont forget to check out my articles on the golden age civil war, the dawn of the marvel universe, and the.
Marvel mystery comics golden age comics wiki fandom. Notable absences from the lineup are superman, batman, and wonder woman, despite all three originating in the golden age of comic books the golden age is nominally a what if. We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the. Getcomics is an awesome place to download dc, marvel, image, dark horse, dynamite, idw, oni, valiant, zenescope and many more comics only on getcomics. Golden age superhero generator comic book characters. Golden age marvel comics so much more well, true believers, i hope youve enjoyed this introduction to timely comics familiar names with unfamiliar faces. At that point, comics were something to read, not necessarily something to. In the golden age, the first character to use the name was robert crane as a member of the allstar squadron. Before spiderman, there was plenty of spider themed characters in comic books an pulp magazines. See more ideas about comic book covers, comic books and comic covers. And this 64page pulp package wasnt your typical assortment of superpowered, straightlaced.
This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early. Previously in the golden agiest comic book heroes, you marveled at the explosions of dynamite thor, the exploding man, took shelter under the balls of kay mckay, air hostess, and swooned at the murderous rampages of the dart. The golden age of comic books ran from the late 1930s until either the late 1940s or early 1950s, depending on your perspective. The golden age of dc comics bibliotheca universalis. Flexo was created by two brothers, joel williams and joshua williams. This is a documentary about their heroes and the creative. In august 1939 a new voice hit the newsstands and changed the comicbook world forever. These characters all appeared after marvel was well established as marvel comics but were set in the golden age, many being allies of captain america or part of the invaders. One of the best cartoonists in all of comics has done it again. Bozo is the first robot character to appear on the cover of a comic book. Robotman clifford cliff steele, called automaton in first two appearances is a fictional character, a cyborg superhero in the dc comics universe. They didnt give a damn whether it was a comic book or liberty.
It provides the context youll need to understand 1940s literature. Flexo the rubber man is a robot composed of a rare material informally dubbed as live rubber. This list will serve as reference for people wanting to collect each appearance of a given character, each of his major cover appearances or each of time the character fought a major or not so major adversary. Robot man replied to othererics topic in silver age comic books.
He had a slickness and a beautiful sense of design that are rare in the fast paced, assembly line that was called the comic book industry of the day. The golden age of comic books describes an era of american comic books from 1938 to 1956. Robot man replied to drgoldages topic in goldensilverbronze age only. Mlj is better known as the publisher of archie comics, but they have a superhero universe that is often forgotten by comic book fans. Golden age marvel comics omnibus hc 2009 marvel 1st. The 3 most ridiculous forgotten superheroes, part 2. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age.
When i think of golden age comics, i think only of world war ii. Extendable robotic limbs robotman robert crane is a golden age dc comics superhero. 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. Author brent categories artwork, golden age, my comic book, sketchbook, superheroes posted on september 16, 2011 august 20, 2012 leave a comment buckskin and talon one of the best things about this hero is that hes a high school principal.
Gonzo the mechanical bastard was originally meant to be an updated version of bozo the iron man, set to appear with other modern versions of quality characters in uncle sam and the freedom fighters, but during the creative process he ended up very different. Golden age marvel comics omnibus hc 2009 marvel 1st edition comic books. Robot heroes of the golden age of comics the great comic. They were all selling off the same newsstand for the same 10 cents. This era also comprises the early stages of the cold war, but the war years and the postwar. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. The golden age of dc comics image 7 the super hero is born. The golden age of dc comics the golden age of dc comics image 1 the golden age of dc comics image 2. Were people collecting golden age right from the start. No the robot bandit helps wealthy recluse who believes one of his robot staff. I track most the heros via howard keltners golden age comic books index 19351955 an awesome index of superhero appearances you really should download.
It seems that just like every company had their magician, super man, and patriotic hero, every company had their robot hero. It was the first publication of marvel comics predecessor, timely comics, a division of timely. He is best known as a member of the doom patrol, being the only character to appear in every version of the team since he, and the team, were introduced together in june 1963 robotman has appeared in numerous cartoon television shows and films. 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. The golden age of comic books useful notes tv tropes. An earth man on venus pulp fiction book by ralph m farley. Automaton chief cliff steele clifford steele mechanical marvel mr. What do you believe are the top 5 most desirable gga comics golden age only. Marvel mystery comics first issue titled simply marvel comics is an american comic book series published during the 1930s1940s period known to fans and historians as the golden age of comic books. Its real sharp but has a light bend to the right side. The golden age for comic books is known for plots that dont appear in modern day comics. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.
After reading some of the old flash gordon strips, ive got an itch for more golden age comic books. See more ideas about golden age, comics and the flash. In june of 1938, national allied publications began a new comicbook series, featuring several different heroes. The superhero archetype was created and many wellknown characters were introduced, including superman, batman, captain marvel, captain america, and wonder woman.
Rob thomas creator of veronica mars date available. Get the best deals on golden age superhero comics when you shop the largest online selection at. The series touches on most of the major golden age heroes, and many of the minor ones. Ron goulart accorded him a berth in the second volume of his the great comic book artists series in 1989. 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. Elliot, a brilliant but highly unstable young cybersecurity engineer and vigilante hacker, becomes a key figure in a complex game of global dominance when he and his shadowy allies try to take down the corrupt corporation he works for. And this 64page pulp package wasnt your typical assortment of superpowered, straightlaced, dogoodersthis was something completely new. Here is a quick list of ten golden age spider theme heroes and villains. Xray robot is another allred homerun brian michael bendis michael allred kicks so much ass i can barely stand it. One thompson robotman story appeared in dcs hardcover anthology the greatest golden age stories ever told, from around the same time. Phineas horton, the human torch was neither man nor herohe was a blazing force of nature that shocked and unsettled mankind.
Comic book characters comic book heroes comic character comic books art comic art book. The character is of some historical significance due to a lawsuit that resulted from his only appearance. We carry a large selection of comics that have been professionally graded and encapsulated by cgc or cbcs. Creator credits are borrowed from whats available at the grand comic book database. The golden age checklist is designed to provide a detailed list of the appearances of several golden age characters. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly increased in popularity. Robots are cool and so is the golden age of comics. Two of the most common are androids and heroes that needed to convince someone close, or the public at large, that their heroic persona and their alter ego were in fact different people. Representations of american culture from the great depression to the cold war before beginning a historical study of comic books, it is necessary to shed our modern perception of the medium. Human torch, submariner, angel, kazar and other titles from that era.
His work has somehow flown below the radar of most comics historians. Getcomics getcomics is an awesome place to download dc. A new character created by two young men from cleveland was featured on the cover. No robotman in the moon crooks trick robotman onto an experimental rocket bound for space. As you can see, comic books have gone through a clear evolutionary path to get us to where we are today. In 1939 a new voice hit the newsstands and changed the comicbook world forever.
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