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Comic Books - The Golden Age

The Golden Age of comics was generally accepted as being from the 1930s right up to the mid 1950s. The American book realm prospered during that time and a lot of super stars that we see today were born in that era. Some we know as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Green Lantern, Hawkman and Robin belonged to the company called Detective Comics or DC. But before Marvel comics made an appearance there was a company called Timely comics and they launched their version of the super heroes in the shape of the Human Torch, the Sub-Mariner and Captain America. But it came as a surprise to know that Fawcett Comics super hero Captain Marvel outdid Superman and his contemporaries.

World War II brought about a change in the comic book market. It proved that comics were an easy way to relax and this was reflected in the stories where Superman and the allies together managed to over power Hitler and the Axis powers that were warring. These helped the young fighters fight stress since they too were there to defeat Hitler.

War bonds were being advertised by Batman and Robin and Superman so along with Uncle Sam, the super heroes of the comic world too did their bit for the war. The influencing factor of a sad looking Uncle Sam versus Supermen, both who wanted you to fight showed that the heroes had a better pull on the young impressionable mind.

So on one hand you had the war that did so much for the development of the heroes, on the other you had other comic book characters who were beginning to make their presence felt. After WWII the change was becoming evident when westerns began to make an appearance and super heroes started taking a backseat. The readership now turned towards other genres like romance, science fiction, satire and horror. There was an opinion that the superheroes were losing out to McCarthyism and the thought that superhero comic books were sending out wrong signals to the younger generation was making itself felt.

Funny comics also started making an appearance during the Golden Age. Donald Duck and Bugs Bunny put in an appearance and the importance of laughter in the war ridden atmosphere was not to be ignored. These funnies brought a little laughter where there was some needed most and the daily routine became easier to deal with. The Golden Age of comic books played a big part in shaping the future of the comic book market.

Lesson in history: Comic book tells of Lafayette (The Fayetteville Observer)

What do Spiderman and the Marquis de Lafayette have in common? At least in Cumberland County, they are both comic book characters. Fayetteville’s namesake.

Library hosts Comic Book Workshop (Coppell Gazette)

Kids visit the library to read books, but how often do they go to create their own books—comic books? The William T. Cozby Public Library is hosting “Draw Your Own Comic Book” a weeklong hands-on workshop that is part of the library’s summer young adult programs.

Comics culture coming into its own; Flint Township man Jwan Jordan writes and draws new comic book, 'Circular World' (The Flint Journal)

When Randy Zimmerman, 49, of Burton was growing up, his parents wouldn't allow him to have superhero comics. "Which immediately turned it into the bright shiny thing that (I) always wanted," Zimmerman said.

Opinion: Top 10 Comic Books That Should Be TV Series (Comics2Film)

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Comic book heroes soaring to video games (USA Today)

A handful of superhero-size video games based on familiar comic book characters are in the works for this year and next. Here's a look at four to watch for.