Vintage Comics

The comic strip has been an essential part of the Americana since its first appearance more than 125 years ago. Newspaper comics—often called the “funnies” or the “funny pages”—quickly became a popular form of entertainment. Characters like Charlie Brown, Garfield, Blondie, and Dagwood became celebrities in their own right. Collectible Vintage Comics have been entertaining generations of people young and old.

Comics are collected for several reasons. This includes appreciation, nostalgia and financial profit. Avid collectors search and procure comics to completion of the collection. The comic book became popular in the pop culture arena in the 1930s.  Popularity superhero characters include Superman, Batman and Captain Marvel. Two publishers have dominated the American comic book industry since 1960.

Marvel Comics is the publisher of such comics as Spider-Man, X-Men, and Fantastic Four.

And DC Comics, which publishes titles such as Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.

Other popular non-manga publishers include Image Comics, IDW, and Dark Horse Comics.

Comic books regained their popularity in the 1960s during the boom of the Silver Age. Fans organized and attended comic book conventions, where they could meet to discuss, trade and buy their favorite comics with each other. Many of these fans are creators themselves. Numerous conventions and festivals are held around the world. The Comic-Con International, held annually in San Diego, being the largest and best-known convention in the United States.

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