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Captain America…Commie Smasher!!!

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Bill Jourdain

A couple of years ago when Captain America was being “Reborn” I posted about his early adventures in the Golden Age of Comic Books.  As a new movie featuring the “First Avenger” is rapidly approaching, I thought I would explore … Continue reading →

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Golden Age Reprint Roundup – Marvel Style

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Bill Jourdain

Marvel shipped three new Golden Age reprints this week. Marvel Comics #1: 70th Anniversary Edition This is a duplicate of the classic first edition of Marvel Comics #1 first appearing in October-November, 1939.  This new reprint contains completely reconstructed art … Continue reading →

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Golden Age of Comic Books – June 15, 2009 – #61

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Bill Jourdain

The Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast is back with a celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Marvel Comics! Marvel Comics (known as Timely Comics then) got its start with the publication of Marvel Comics #1 (October-November 1939) and quickly … 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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New Golden Age Reprint – Marvel Masterworks All-Winners Vol. 3

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Bill Jourdain

Last week, Marvel published a new Golden Age Masterworks: All-Winners, Volume 3.  This volume reprints classic Marvel stories from the WWII years featuring the Human Torch, Captain America & Bucky, the Sub-Mariner and others.  Featured here are All-Winners #9 (Summer 1943), … Continue reading →

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