Category Archives: Golden Age Comics

The Trouble with “Famous First Editions”

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Bill Jourdain

Every few weeks I receive an email from someone claiming to have an “original” Batman #1, Detective #27, Action Comics #1 or Superman#1 and wanting to know how much it’s worth.  My first question is always, “What are the dimensions of … Continue reading →

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Golden Age Reprints – Marvel Masterworks Journey Into Mystery, Volume 2

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Bill Jourdain

At the end of the Golden Age of Comic Books in the mid-1950’s, Atlas (later Marvel Comics) continued to publish pre-code horror in the pages of Journey Into Mystery.  While the stories in Journey Into Mystery were generally fair, the … Continue reading →

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Heroes Con – Charlotte, NC

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Bill Jourdain

My favorite comic book convention is Shelton Drum’s Heroes Con.  This year’s show will be held on Father’s Day weekend, June 19-21 at the Charlotte Convention Center.  This is a great show with fantastic guests.  I was thrilled at the … Continue reading →

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The Great Comic Book Heroes

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Bill Jourdain

A while back, I posted about my favorite Golden Age comic book reprint book.  In thinking about that post, I tried to remember the first comic book reprint book that showcased a significant number of diverse Golden Age stories.  While DC … Continue reading →

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Golden Age Reprints – Golden Age Marvel Comics Masterworks Volume 4

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Bill Jourdain

Marvel is at it again this week with another great Golden Age Marvel Masterworks volume.  The Marvel Masterworks Golden Age Marvel Comics, volume 4 reprints all stories from Marvel Mystery Comics 13-16 (November 1940 – Febraury 1941).  In addition to … Continue reading →

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