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Ghosts, Ghouls, and Graphic Tales: The Haunting Rise of Harvey Horrors
Harvey Comics, founded in 1941 by Alfred Harvey, became a household name in the mid-20th century, primarily known for its family-friendly...

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Oct 29, 20245 min read


Fiction House: Pioneers of Adventure and Jungle Comics
When people think of the Golden Age of Comics, the first names that usually come to mind are Superman, Batman, or Captain America—icons...

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Oct 11, 20244 min read


The Origins of Pulp Stories and the Rise of Comic Books
The story of how comic books came to be is often tied to giants like Marvel and DC, but the roots of this medium extend far beyond these...

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Sep 20, 20245 min read


The Influence of World Wars and Propaganda in Golden Age Comics
The Golden Age of Comics, spanning from the late 1930s to the early 1950s, was a time of immense creativity and cultural influence. This...

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Sep 13, 20244 min read


The Cosmic Adventures of Planet Comics
The Golden Age of comic books introduced readers to a world of superheroes, detectives, and Westerns, but one series that truly soared...

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Sep 6, 20243 min read


Out of this World Stories from the Golden and Silver Age
The history of science fiction in comics is a tapestry woven with bold imagination and artistic innovation. While DC and Marvel often...

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Aug 30, 20246 min read


The Dark Origins of Pre-Code Horror Comics: A Journey Through Fear and Artistry
The late 1940s to early 1950s marked a unique and controversial period in comic book history: the era of pre-Code horror comics. During...

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Aug 23, 20243 min read


Controversial Comic Books from the Pre-code Era
The pre-code era of comic books, spanning roughly from the late 1930s to the mid-1950s, produced several controversial comic books. These...

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Aug 9, 20246 min read


Crossovers from the Golden Age of Comic Books
Crossover events have become increasingly popular in today's modern comic book stories. Seeing two of your favourite heroes join forces...

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Jul 30, 20243 min read


The History of Phantom Lady
Phantom Lady is a notable super-heroine with a rich history in the comic book world, marked by her creation during the Golden Age,...

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Jul 24, 20243 min read


The History of Blackhawk
The comic book series Blackhawk was a prominent feature of the Golden Age of comic books, with a rich history that spans several decades....

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Jul 10, 20243 min read


This Blog Post is Haunted
This Magazine Is Haunted is a horror comic book series that was initially published by Fawcett Comics in the early 1950s and later...

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Jun 26, 20242 min read


Heroines of the Golden Age
These characters showcase the breadth of female representation in early comic books, illustrating the diversity of roles and stories that...

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Jun 21, 20242 min read


Gorgo: History of a Titan
The comic book character Gorgo is a giant monster, similar in concept to Godzilla, that appeared in a series of comic books published by...

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May 31, 20243 min read


The History of Pre-Code Comics & the Comic Code Authority
The period known as the Golden Age of Comics started with the debut of Superman in 1938 and lasted until around 1956. During this time,...

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May 28, 20243 min read


Top 10 Titles of 2024 (so far!)
Here's a list of PS Artbooks top ten sales of 2024 so far! 10. Plastic Man - Volume 1 - Trade Paperback Edition 9. Captain Marvel Junior...

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May 24, 20241 min read


A Brief History of the Creation of Captain Marvel (Shazam - Fawcett Comics)
The history of the names "Shazam" and "Captain Marvel" is a complex tale involving multiple comic book publishers, legal battles, and...

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May 20, 20242 min read


PS Artbooks Merchandise and Accessories!?
We've gotten rather good at restoring and reproducing some of the most iconic comic books from the golden and silver age of comic...

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May 17, 20243 min read


Top 10 Collector Comics from the Golden Age!
We have compiled a list of the top 10 Golden Age comic books that are worth quite the pretty penny. These comics are renowned amongst...

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May 9, 20242 min read
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