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Jul 30, 2021A Brief and Broad History of Post Golden Age-Pre-Digital Comic Book ColoringIf I told you to think of a Silver Age comic book, what image does your mind conjure? Chances are, you’re picturing a comic with bold lines and bright, vibrant colors. Maybe there’s an Ape on the cover. The image in your head is nostalgic, evocative, and inspiring to many…Comics16 min readComics16 min read
Dec 31, 20205 History Making Comic Characters You’ve Never Heard OfThe comic book landscape is hungry for obscurity. Websites like Key Collector grow in popularity, and cater to people who hunt for more and more obscure “Key issues”. We all know about Action Comics #1, the First Appearance of Superman, and Amazing Fantasy #15, the first appearance of Spider-Man. But as…Golden Age Comics12 min readGolden Age Comics12 min read
