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	Silver Age of Comic Books - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Silver Age of Comic Books is an informal name for the period of artistic advancement and commercial success in mainstream American comic books, predominantly in the superhero genre, that lasted roughly from the late 1950s/early 1960s to the early 1970s.
		Their development was complicated by the rise of gritty horror and crime comic books, as well as by national parental concerns ignited by Dr. Fredric Wertham's influential book Seduction of the Innocent, and fanned by U.S. Senate hearings on juvenile delinquency.
		The beginning (as well as the end) of the Silver Age is cause for debate, but it is generally agreed that the period began with DC Comics’ Showcase #4 in 1956, which introduced the modern version of the Flash.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Silver_Age_of_Comic_Books (1230 words)

	Modern Age of Comic Books - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Modern Age of Comic Books is an informal name for the period of American comic books generally considered to last from the mid-1980s until present day.
		While comics had been adapted as films since the serials of the 1940s, these films had low budgets and were generally aimed at children, and were never meant to be taken seriously.
		Although sales of comic books dropped in the late 1990s and the early 2000s, sales rose for trade paperbacks, collected editions in which several issues are bound together with a spine and often sold in bookstores as well as comic shops.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Modern_Age_of_Comic_Books (4927 words)

	The History of Comics
		Image Comics was formed by a group of artists from DC Comics and Marvel Comics who had decided they had taken enough gruff from the editors and wanted to do stuff their way.
		Comic books now have possibly the largest group of followers ever thanks to the Internet, possibly a larger group of followers than the television show Star Trek.
		Comics, in fact, have become such a popular thing in our culture that it is not rare to find others sources of media, such as television and movies, poking fun at them.
	www.sugarbombs.com /comics/cpart4.html (449 words)

	4ColorHeroes:Comic Book Rebels (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		What it comes down to in comics is that you have complete control of both the verbal track and the image track, which you don’t have in any other medium, including film.
		The idea of comic books in colour was an incredible luxury to somebody who had worked their way up through British comics.
		Comics are an ancient language, going back as I said earlier to the Chinese ideograms, and what we’re doing here is establishing the most basic grammar and vocabulary.
	fourcolorheroes.home.insightbb.com /rebelsinterview.html (3879 words)

	Comic Book Resources - Comic Book News, Reviews and Commentary - Updated Daily!
		Dark Horse is indicating a July release for the book.
		If the target is a younger reader who perhaps hasn't read 15 years' worth of comic books already, it's all going to be new to him or her.
		Miguel is probably the same age as the target reader, so using an artist with any sort of manga technique incorporated into his style isn't such a bad idea.
	www.comicbookresources.com /columns/index.cgi?column=pipeline&article=2166 (3373 words)

	Dark Tower - Marvel Press Release - Oct, 28th 2005
		“As a lifelong fan of Marvel comic books, and as an adult reader who’s seen comics “come of age” and take their rightful place in the world of fantasy and science fiction, I’m excited to be a part of Roland’s new incarnation,” said Stephen King.
		Marvel Comics is a division of Marvel Entertainment, Inc., a leading global character-based entertainment company that has developed and owns a library of more than 5,000 characters, which have entertained generations around the world for over 60 years.
		Marvel's comic book division is a leading publisher in the global marketplace while also serving as an invaluable source of intellectual property.
	www.stephenking.com /pages/news/dt_marvel (737 words)

	Comic book store Buy comics books online from DC Marvel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		This issue is the continuation of the tidbit we saw in the Free Comic Book Day 2007 flip-book from Dynamite (which shared the issue with a Lone Ranger ad).
		How he died (considering his lifestyle), his young age, and the whole he left in the comic industry with his passing were a total system shock that some still aren't able to fully digest.
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	www.x-worldcomics.com (2196 words)

	E-CORE - M&M Superlink News - What IS Series: The Modern Age (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The Modern Age of Comic Books is an informal name for the period of American comic books generally considered to last from the mid-1970s until present day.
		Other terms include the Dark Age of Comic Books (due to the popularity and artistic influence of grim titles such as The Dark Knight Returns and Watchmen), and the Diamond Age of Comic Books (suggested by Scott McCloud, because of the new diversity found in the medium).
		The period is sometimes referred to as the Bronze Age of Comic Books (by analogy with Bronze Age), although this term is usually used more specifically in reference to comics published in the 1970s and early 1980s.
	www.e-core-news.org /modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=164 (1604 words)

	excerpt :: Physics of Superheroes
		Any discussion of physics in comic books naturally invites the scrutiny of physicists as well as comic-book fans, both of who are known for their.
		The aged faculty in attendance, wearing commencement dress, were aghast, not due to the fact that searing beams of energy were emanating from Superman’s eyes but rather because the professors saw a fire-breathing dragon up on the stage instead of Superman due to an illusion cast by Superman’s archnemesis, Lex Luthor.
		The Comics Code Authority seal on their covers guaranteed that the superhero comic-book stories were not harmful for young readers, and the inclusion of science concepts may have convinced some that there was a net positive benefit to these four-colored adventures.
	www.physicsofsuperheroes.com /excerpt.htm (10372 words)

	Pharyngula::Don't do it! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		A reader sent me a link to Truth for Youth, a hip'n'happenin' site full of comic books to teach young men and women of a peri-pubertal age all about the wickedness of homosexuality and evolution and birth control.
		It feeds their anti-intellectualism, since it shows scientists and teachers to be fools, and it pumps up their self-esteem, since it sends the message that all you have to do is read a comic book and one chapter of Genesis to be smarter than all them uppity eggheads.
		The story of the old hawaiian rocks is another common creationist fable, and in this case it is from a legitimate paper discussing issues in radioactive dating, describing a problem with inclusions of old, unmelted rock in lava, called xenoliths.
	pharyngula.org /index/weblog/comments/dont_do_it (3402 words)

	Part 1: Comic Strips Lead to a New Form
		This comic was also supposed to be named 'Flash Comics', but a few days before their distribution DC put out their own Flash Comics title, featuring The Flash and Green Lantern.
		Robin was important in comic books because he was a hero that the younger readers could relate to.
		His comic book the Spirit (figure 14) was aimed directly at an adult readership and as a result became more mature not only in its graphic depiction’s of violence but in form as well.
	www.psu.edu /dept/inart10_110/inart10/cmbk2fungold.html (3720 words)

	Comic Book Drug Reference
		A "distillate" made from the “atoms of the sun” that grants Dr. Hugo Strange (better known as the Golden Age hero "Doc Strange") super-strength, invulnerability and flight.
		Addictive drug grown and used by the Karazin dynasty in the remote Rudinshtein fiefdom in the Imperial Russia of the future.
		A serum that causes old age -- including such symptoms as baldness, wrinkles, weak vision, loss of teeth, and deafness.
	politedissent.com /cbdr.html (1040 words)

	Amazon.com: Comix: a history of comic books in America: Books: Les Daniels (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		This was Les Daniles's first major research book on the history and development of comic books in America.
		This is dedicated to real comic books and their fans and does not acknowledge the geek companies like Image and Dark Horse.
		The main advantage that "Comix: A History of Comic Books in America" has over most similar volumes is that Les Daniels is able to provide a large selection of complete comic books stories.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0876900341?v=glance (1004 words)

	Flak Magazine: Books: Archives
		Indie comic book writers and artists take their shot at the DC Comics cadre of characters.
		A book too big to condense (a full reading would be a numbing, hallucinatory event), but still a natty taster of vivid, restless prose.
		This is a novel set squarely in the global age, where Jamaican women marry English men, where Bengali children lose their culture on the streets of London, where gene pools mix like fruit smoothies in a blender.
	www.flakmag.com /books/archives.html (4930 words)

	Comic Books
		Batman was a dark kind of hero that used the "darkness" to overcome evil without becoming evil himself.
		All Star Comics #3 (DC)- Introduction of the Justice Society of America, the first "super team." At first they consisted of The Flash (Golden Age Version), Hawkman, Hourman, Sandman, Spectre, Green Lantern (The original, this is before Hal Jordan became GL), Dr. Fate, and The Atom.
		Also this is the first prestige format comic book, with glossy paper and all the extras it was pretty cool.
	www.fortunecity.com /tatooine/davros/359/id4.htm (1322 words)

	World Famous Comics >> Columns
		From comics to plays, film to Freud, metaphysics and epic poetry to S&M, Osama, and Family Guy, this party is worth crashing.
		Comic books he's illustrated include Crimson Dynamo for Marvel Comics, Star Wars: Empire for Dark Horse Comics, Green Lantern for DC Comics, Parts Unknown for Image, Blood and Roses for Blue Line Pro, and he's currently developing Death Avenger - his creator owned title for World Famous Comics.
		As Batman editor and writer he put the "dark" in the Dark Knight and was the guiding force behind the Batman mythos for 15 years.
	www.worldfamouscomics.com /columns (622 words)

	This is Pop Culture: Best History of Comic Book Sites on the Web
		Comics solicitations for September 2006: DC, Marvel, Dark Horse.
		Regarded as the best library collection of comic books and related materials in the United States, the MSU site allows you to browse through an electronic catalog of its holidings.
		This is the place to start if you're writing a paper or book related to comic book history.
	www.thisispopculture.com /2006/04/best-history-of-comic-book-sites-on.html (509 words)

	pokerstarscom
		The period is sometimes referred to as the Bronze Age of Comic Books, although this term is usually used more specifically in reference to comics published in the 1970s and early 1980s.Important eventsBecause the time period encompassing the Modern Age is not well defined, it is difficult to write a comprehensive history.
		By the early 1990s, the X-Men franchise was the most popular in the comic book industry.In reaction, Marv Wolfman and George Perez at DC Comics revived The Teen Titans as a series with a young superhero team with a similar tone and emphasis on character.
		Mainstream newspapers ran reports that comic books were good financial investments and soon Comic book collecting were buying massive amounts of comics they thought would be valuable in the future.
	www.x-pokerparty.com /party_poker/pokerstarscom.html (1295 words)

	B o n e v i l l e
		With the tremendous success of the full-color books (Graphix, Scholastic's Graphic Novel imprint has sold more than a million copies to date of the newly-colored BONE books), both Scholastic and Cartoon Books felt there was enough room on bookstore shelves for two versions.
		Vijaya Iyer, Co-founder and Publisher of Cartoon Books explained the indy company's motives, "We noticed that while BONE now has a significant presence in the children's section of bookstores, it was mostly absent in the adult graphic novel section.
		In preparation for the event, the students held their book fair, sought sponsorships from the community, built Goblets of Fire and made dragons, sold lots of books (a good portion of the sales of each book goes to the school) and generally had a fun time.
	www.boneville.com /#Cartoon (2136 words)

	Dark Horse Comics > Profile > Serenity TPB
		This website is dedicated to educating librarians about the benefits of carrying Dark Horse graphic novels for their patrons.
		Dark Horse Entertainment is the home of Dark Horse\'s movie and television projects.
		Dark Horse, Dark Horse Comics, and the Dark Horse logo are trademarks of Dark Horse Comics, Inc., registered in various categories and countries.
	www.darkhorse.com /profile/profile.php?sku=10-759 (340 words)

	Astro City: The Dark Age #1 - Comic Book Resources Forums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		What I expected was half of the comic being what was shown in the flip book, and the other half the conclusion.
		Kurt's been pretty up front advising people that the Silver Agent is just a part of the Dark Age storyline.
		I've never had any interest in any of the Astro City books before...but this one was pretty cool.
	forums.comicbookresources.com /showthread.php?t=63735 (1342 words)

	Steven Weissman (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		These books have been widely hailed for their charming and respectful approach to childhood, and their distinctive characters have been seen all over the place on many tee-shirts and buttons.
		The humor in the "Yikes" books is dark, though not fl, and thus doesn't exclude readers of any particular age.
		Fantagraphics Books is uncommonly proud to present Champs, the second of Steven Weissman's "Yikes" books, containing the author's longest, single story to date.
	www.fantagraphics.com /artist/weissman/weissman.html (562 words)

	Comic Books - Marvel DC Independent back issue comic books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		At Comic Book Emporium our specialty is back issue comic books.
		We also have a diverse selection of comic books from small press publishers that most retailers choose not to carry.
		Visit the Bargin Bin where you could find comic books as low as 20 cents!
	www.comicemporium.com (299 words)

	World Famous Comics News Room: Daily Comic Book News, Comic Book Movie Updates & Graphic Novel Annoucements!
		Comic buffs will be ecstatic to find it stocks a collection of rare and vintage copies besides the latest issues...
		Comic books, once considered junk literature, may finally be helping American teens get into college...
		Exhibit traces history of comic book superheroes Montclair Art Museum hosts one-of-a-kind tribute to genre BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer The American cultural phenomenon known as the comic book is getting the royal treatment at the Montclair Art Museum, Montclair, Essex County...
	www.worldfamouscomics.com /news (988 words)

	Alien vs. Predator Comics
		With Dark Horse's classic AvP miniseries, an idea was born, and the classic showdown of two of sci-fi's most legendary villians rocked into fruition.
		But for comic fans, this is where it started, and with the AvP movie comic adaptation hitting store shelves, this is where it will continue to remain.
		But far in the future, long after a technological catastrophe that starts a second Dark Age, all memory of these two species is forgotten.
	avp.ugo.com /comics (822 words)

	Darktower Comics & Collectibles in Chicago
		Comic Book Short House is a reinforced "outer shell" in which a heavy-duty short box (sold separately) will slide.
		We love comics so much we record a podcast all about comics every Friday Night, it's called Around Comics and was created and thought up by one of our favorite customers and good friends, Chris Neseman and his partner in crime Brian Salazar.
		We are a full service comic store with a large selection of new comics as well as a huge selection of back issues.
	www.darktowercomics.net (1378 words)

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