Kirby 4 Heroes Back Issue Sale 2016 To celebrate Jack Kirby's birthday, we are having a one-day only sale on our Back Issues benefiting the campaign his granddaughter founded, Kirby 4 Heroes. Sunday, August 28th from 11am to 7pm. 50% OFF Table Back Issues 20% OFF Premium Back Issues (30% for Club Members) BOGO $1 Back Issues Cosmic Comics is going to donate half … [Read more...]
Thor: The Dark World – The Essential Reading List
Thor: The Dark World Reading list We're all anxiously counting down the next few weeks at the shop, while we wait for Thor: The Dark World to be released in theaters. And while that clock is still ticking, we have just enough time to catch up on the ESSENTIAL THOR READING LIST - Everything you'll want to read before hitting the concessions stand. Thor by Walter Simonson Vol … [Read more...]
Get To Know The Fantastic Four With Silver Age Marvel Comic Books
Almost everyone who is familiar with Silver Age Marvel comic books is familiar with the Fantastic Four. Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, the Human Torch, and the Thing, have become indelible fixtures of pop culture since the 1960’s. The Fantastic Four was actually created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby after the success of another superhero team was created, the Justice League of … [Read more...]
The End of the Silver Age of Comics
THE SILVER AGE OF COMICS – part two The End of the Silver Age of Comics If there is no universal agreement on the beginning of the Silver Age there are at least three contenders: Detective # 225 (1955) Showcase # 4 (1956) Fantastic Four # 1 (1961) When we refer to the end of the Silver Age, however, things are nowhere near as clear cut. Not only are … [Read more...]
Becoming A Novice Silver Age Comic Books Collector
As a new collector of comic books, you are just beginning to learn what it takes to build a valuable comic book collection. Especially if you are trying to find Gold or Silver Age comic books, there are some important questions that will help you develop the skills necessary for building your vintage collection without finding yourself at the mercy of every disreputable comic … [Read more...]
The Beginning of the Silver Age of Comics
The Beginning of the Silver Age of Comics Welcome to the first installment of JOLLY JIM'S JIBBER JABBER! THE SILVER AGE I first heard the term Silver Age of Comics in late 1965. I was living in southern California and there had been of late a barrage of publicity on the soon to debut Batman TV show. One of the local stations was doing a program about comics and the … [Read more...]