Category Archives: Golden Age Comics

Celebrating the 4th of July Golden Age Style

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Bill Jourdain

Happy Independence Day from the Golden Age of Comic Books!  Here’s a great July 4th cover from 69 years ago, Captain Marvel Adventures #26.  Although this comic has a cover date of August, 1943, it was on the stands during … Continue reading →

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The Mad World of William M. Gaines

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Bill Jourdain

I received a press release today from the Hero Initiative about the release of this book in digital format.  If you are interested in learning about the early days of Mad and the life and times of the eccentric Mr. Gaines … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day from the Golden Age of Comic Books!

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Bill Jourdain

Here’s a classic Goofy cover from Walt Disney’s Comics & Stories #5 (1941).  Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Fawcett’s Golden Age “X-Mas Comics” – Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Bill Jourdain

Like most people who celebrate Christmas, I prefer “Christmas” over the abbreviated “X-Mas”.  Nevertheless, Fawcett published some very cool Christmas themed comics in the Golden Age with the title, X-Mas Comics.  These comics featured stories with Fawcett’s stars, Captain Marvel, … Continue reading →

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Joe Simon – Another Great One is Gone

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Bill Jourdain

Just a few days ago I wrote about the passing of Jerry Robinson.  Today, I am again saddened to report the death of another one of the greats of the Golden Age of Comic Books, Joe Simon at age 98.  … Continue reading →

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