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Silver Age comics

Silver Age comics, 1956 to 1969: the years DC revived the Flash and Marvel launched the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, the Hulk and the X-Men. The era starts with Showcase #4 and the new Flash, Barry Allen, the book that brought superheroes back after the post-war slump. Marvel followed with Fantastic Four #1 in 1961 and had a whole universe of heroes within two years. These are the 10¢ and 12¢ books with Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko at the drawing board and Stan Lee writing the captions. Our Silver Age stock leans Marvel, with a strong run of The Mighty Thor from the Kirby years, plus DC, Gold Key and Charlton issues. These comics are close to sixty years old and grades vary from copy to copy, so every listing shows the actual comic front and back, and notes any defects we know about. You can judge the spine, corners and colour for yourself before you buy. To narrow the list, filter by publisher, format or price, or sort by issue number to see where a run stands.

The Silver Age in the ages of comics

31 comics in stock · 18 series, A–Z

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Strange Tales #159 (1967)

1st appearance of Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine

Condition in photos $50.57

Uncanny X-Men #1 (1963–1992)

Milestone Edition reprint of the X-Men's 1st appearance

Higher Grade 7.5–9.0 $9.38

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Silver Age comics: common questions

When was the Silver Age of comics?

The Silver Age of comics runs from 1956, when DC introduced a new Flash in Showcase #4, to around 1970. Some collectors extend it into the mid-1970s. Our era pages use 1956–1969, and the ages of comics guide explains the boundaries.

What is the reading order for Marvel’s Silver Age comics?

Read them in publication order, starting with Fantastic Four #1 (1961). Then come The Incredible Hulk #1 (1962), Amazing Fantasy #15 (Spider-Man, 1962), Journey into Mystery #83 (Thor, 1962), Tales of Suspense #39 (Iron Man, 1963), and The X-Men #1 and The Avengers #1 (both 1963).

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