The Evolution of Plastic Man
Plastic Man might just be the quirkiest superhero ever to grace the pages of a comic book. With his signature red and yellow costume,...
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The Art of the Cover: Memorable Comic Book Covers from the Golden and Silver Ages
Comic book covers from the Golden and Silver Ages are among the most iconic, drawing readers in with art that hinted at the thrilling,...
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Nov 84 min read
Unsung Heroes of the Golden Age
The Golden Age of Comics (1938–1956) was a time of explosive creativity and innovation, giving birth to many of the superheroes and...
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Oct 295 min read
Ghosts, Ghouls, and Graphic Tales: The Haunting Rise of Harvey Horrors
Harvey Comics, founded in 1941 by Alfred Harvey, became a household name in the mid-20th century, primarily known for its family-friendly...
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Oct 114 min read
Fiction House: Pioneers of Adventure and Jungle Comics
When people think of the Golden Age of Comics, the first names that usually come to mind are Superman, Batman, or Captain America—icons...
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Sep 205 min read
The Origins of Pulp Stories and the Rise of Comic Books
The story of how comic books came to be is often tied to giants like Marvel and DC, but the roots of this medium extend far beyond these...
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Sep 134 min read
The Influence of World Wars and Propaganda in Golden Age Comics
The Golden Age of Comics, spanning from the late 1930s to the early 1950s, was a time of immense creativity and cultural influence. This...
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Sep 63 min read
The Cosmic Adventures of Planet Comics
The Golden Age of comic books introduced readers to a world of superheroes, detectives, and Westerns, but one series that truly soared...
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Aug 306 min read
Out of this World Stories from the Golden and Silver Age
The history of science fiction in comics is a tapestry woven with bold imagination and artistic innovation. While DC and Marvel often...
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Aug 233 min read
The Dark Origins of Pre-Code Horror Comics: A Journey Through Fear and Artistry
The late 1940s to early 1950s marked a unique and controversial period in comic book history: the era of pre-Code horror comics. During...
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Aug 96 min read
Controversial Comic Books from the Pre-code Era
The pre-code era of comic books, spanning roughly from the late 1930s to the mid-1950s, produced several controversial comic books. These...
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PS Artbooks
Jul 303 min read
Crossovers from the Golden Age of Comic Books
Crossover events have become increasingly popular in today's modern comic book stories. Seeing two of your favourite heroes join forces...
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Jul 243 min read
The History of Phantom Lady
Phantom Lady is a notable super-heroine with a rich history in the comic book world, marked by her creation during the Golden Age,...
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Jul 103 min read
The History of Blackhawk
The comic book series Blackhawk was a prominent feature of the Golden Age of comic books, with a rich history that spans several decades....
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Jun 262 min read
This Blog Post is Haunted
This Magazine Is Haunted is a horror comic book series that was initially published by Fawcett Comics in the early 1950s and later...
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Jun 212 min read
Heroines of the Golden Age
These characters showcase the breadth of female representation in early comic books, illustrating the diversity of roles and stories that...
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May 313 min read
Gorgo: History of a Titan
The comic book character Gorgo is a giant monster, similar in concept to Godzilla, that appeared in a series of comic books published by...
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May 283 min read
The History of Pre-Code Comics & the Comic Code Authority
The period known as the Golden Age of Comics started with the debut of Superman in 1938 and lasted until around 1956. During this time,...
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May 241 min read
Top 10 Titles of 2024 (so far!)
Here's a list of PS Artbooks top ten sales of 2024 so far! 10. Plastic Man - Volume 1 - Trade Paperback Edition 9. Captain Marvel Junior...
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PS Artbooks
May 202 min read
A Brief History of the Creation of Captain Marvel (Shazam - Fawcett Comics)
The history of the names "Shazam" and "Captain Marvel" is a complex tale involving multiple comic book publishers, legal battles, and...
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