Category: Golden Age
Superman has done practically everything in his nearly 85 years in publication. Now, we can add one more thing to that list—being part of Congress. If Superman were to run for public office, who wouldn’t vote for him? Besides being the beacon of...
The holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year. I'm a sucker for decorations, and an even bigger sucker for ugly Christmas sweaters, holiday cookies, and then some! Comic books have been celebrating this time of year since the Platinum Age, but one era...
It’s a time-honored tradition here at GoCollect – if it’s December, you’re bound to get some blogs featuring Christmas comics. Let’s take a look at key first comic book appearances of some beloved Christmas characters. Santa Claus
What’s up, Doc? It’s time once more for Undervalued and Overlooked Comics! This time we’ll be looking at the Golden Age, with a focus on undervalued & overlooked comics featuring characters from Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies. Duck Artist Draws Pig
Long ago, before Marvel was even known as Marvel, a small publishing company called Timely began telling stories about incredible people with extraordinary abilities. This period, known as the Golden Age of Comics, saw the rise of a number of incredible characters, including Captain...
During the Golden Age of Comics, Thanksgiving covers weren't exactly the norm, but when they did appear they were fun and colorful, giving people a sense of normalcy during the Second World War. The holidays are knocking down on our doors again. Many of us might gather...
Batman changed comics forever when he burst onto the scene in May 1939 in Detective Comics no. 27. It took little time for the character's subsequent success to lead him to his own titled comic, which debuted in the spring of 1940. Since then, the...
There’s no question Mr. Mxyzptlk is a deserving oddball, but he could be on his way to movie screens now that Man of Steel 2 is in the works. Fans of the Golden Age comics and...
It’s time once more for Undervalued and Overlooked Comics! This time we’ll be looking at the Golden Age, with a focus on two series, one featuring a unique Golden Age superhero, and the other a team of DC heroes. Mother Hubbard
There is no doubt that Halloween is the scariest time of year, but when it comes to comics, the scariest thing must be accidental damage to an expensive key book. I'm sure we've all been there. Whether it be a rip or a tear when...
