Comics books may seem like some sort of corny book that was made along time ago, but really comics were what kept peoples head high during the great depression and world war two. And today they still do that. So today's topic is... THE LEGACY OF COMIC BOOKS.
The golden age of comics.
1938-1951
The golden age of comics was loaded with war stories such as Captain America,Boy Commandos and many more. Batman would sometimes have [ buy war bonds and stamps ] on his cover, while Superman, Robin and Batman where throwing baseballs at Hitler. But the golden age also had most of their characters made in that time period. such as the original Flash, Green lantern, Atom,Clay Face, Mister Terrific, Black Canary and Star Sapphire. But another thing that happened in that time was the making of the Justice League of America. But it wasn't called Justice League. It was called The Justice Society of America.
The only people who were not in it were Superman, Batman and Robin and Wonder Women. At the end of the 40's The Riddler was made in Detective Comics 140. Robin also got a solo career in Star Spangled comics 65. In the 1950's The Justice Society wasn't really known anymore. But there were new comic series being made such as "The Brave and the Bold" and "Showcase". And new characters like Krypto, Ace the Bat-hound and Mr. Zero, now known as Mr. Freeze. Also after the Justice Society had ended other types of comic books came out like monster comics, romance comics, western comics and sci-fi comics. Julius Schwartz and Gardner Fox were some of the most Important people in the DC industry. Julius decided sometime in 1956 to bring back some of old Justice Society of America characters. So they made a modernized version of The Flash (Barry Allen) and a new Green Lantern (Hal Jordan). And along with those characters many others. But not only were there new characters there was also a new age of comics.
The golden age of comics.
1938-1951
The golden age of comics was loaded with war stories such as Captain America,Boy Commandos and many more. Batman would sometimes have [ buy war bonds and stamps ] on his cover, while Superman, Robin and Batman where throwing baseballs at Hitler. But the golden age also had most of their characters made in that time period. such as the original Flash, Green lantern, Atom,Clay Face, Mister Terrific, Black Canary and Star Sapphire. But another thing that happened in that time was the making of the Justice League of America. But it wasn't called Justice League. It was called The Justice Society of America.
The only people who were not in it were Superman, Batman and Robin and Wonder Women. At the end of the 40's The Riddler was made in Detective Comics 140. Robin also got a solo career in Star Spangled comics 65. In the 1950's The Justice Society wasn't really known anymore. But there were new comic series being made such as "The Brave and the Bold" and "Showcase". And new characters like Krypto, Ace the Bat-hound and Mr. Zero, now known as Mr. Freeze. Also after the Justice Society had ended other types of comic books came out like monster comics, romance comics, western comics and sci-fi comics. Julius Schwartz and Gardner Fox were some of the most Important people in the DC industry. Julius decided sometime in 1956 to bring back some of old Justice Society of America characters. So they made a modernized version of The Flash (Barry Allen) and a new Green Lantern (Hal Jordan). And along with those characters many others. But not only were there new characters there was also a new age of comics.
Wow, Phillip! I love your post. I was just talking with teachers last night about the importance of comics and cartoons to children. Do you have some ideas for them? How can they use cartoons and comics in the classroom? Thank you! Mariana
ReplyDeleteKeep droppin knowledge Little Phil! Never knew about the link between the war and comic books. Great job!
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