Monthly Archives: December 2008

Golden Age of Comic Books – December 15, 2008 – #60

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Bill Jourdain

This is our fourth annual Christmas episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast. Merry Christmas!  I’ve covered a variety of topics on our past Christmas shows, but I thought I would discuss a Christmas story that introduced a … Continue reading →

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Disney Christmas Comics

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Bill Jourdain

Without question, Disney produced more Christmas themed comics than any other publisher during the Golden Age of Comic books.  One of their earliest comic book endeavors, Mickey Mouse Magazine, featured a classic Christmas theme on its 27th issue in December, … Continue reading →

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The Batman Annuals

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Bill Jourdain

It has been reported over at the Silver Age Batman blog and at the Collected Comics Library that DC is going to reprint in a hardcover “archive” format the first three Batman Annuals from 1961 and 1962.  This will be … Continue reading →

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More Christmas Covers…and a Swipe

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Bill Jourdain

Previously, I mentioned the very earliest Christmas covers that appeared on newsstand comic books.  One of the very earliest Christmas covers published by DC Comics was More Fun Comics #16 (December 1936) and features a very mischievous boy attempting to spring … Continue reading →

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The First Golden Age Christmas Cover

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Bill Jourdain

As we move full swing into the Christmas season, I thought I would look for the very first Golden Age Christmas cover to be published.  I guess I am using the term “Golden Age” loosely as the “official” start of … Continue reading →

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