Comics in the Golden Age
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The Comics in the Golden Age Podcast. And sometimes the Platinum Age. Celebrating comics books & comic strips of all genres & their creators (especially their creators) from the 1930s to the 1950s, & other comics history!
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Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964).
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The "Amazing Spider-Man" daily strip by Stan Lee and John Romita first appeared on January 3, 1977. Here’s the first week of dailies.
January 3, 2026 at 2:15 PM
The "Amazing Spider-Man" daily strip by Stan Lee and John Romita first appeared on January 3, 1977. Here’s the first week of dailies.
The Strand in NYC has never let me down.
January 3, 2026 at 11:11 PM
The Strand in NYC has never let me down.
Our hotel is on the same block as a Midtown Comics so I had to do at least a little shopping there.
January 3, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Our hotel is on the same block as a Midtown Comics so I had to do at least a little shopping there.
Little Nemo in Slumberland by Winsor McCay from January 3, 1909.
January 3, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Little Nemo in Slumberland by Winsor McCay from January 3, 1909.
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Nope. Permanent. Just happened.
City Council approves co-naming street for superhero co-creator Jack Kirby on Lower East Side – amNewYork
The New York City Council has approved co-naming a Lower East Side block for comic book artist Jack Kirby, adding a sort of exclamation point to the life and
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January 3, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Nope. Permanent. Just happened.
My #TopShelfFriday entry this week is a collection of Bringing Up Father comic strips by George McManus from 1919.
January 3, 2026 at 2:10 AM
My #TopShelfFriday entry this week is a collection of Bringing Up Father comic strips by George McManus from 1919.
Our first night in NYC and we already made it to a bookstore. The wonderful @mysteriousbookshop.com.
January 3, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Our first night in NYC and we already made it to a bookstore. The wonderful @mysteriousbookshop.com.
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The long-running “Bringing Up Father” first appeared on January 2, 1913. Here’s the debut:
January 2, 2026 at 2:52 PM
The long-running “Bringing Up Father” first appeared on January 2, 1913. Here’s the debut:
On a train with the wife heading to our favorite socialist hellscape, New York, for the weekend.
January 2, 2026 at 4:59 PM
On a train with the wife heading to our favorite socialist hellscape, New York, for the weekend.
Today is the birthday of artist Don Heck (Jan. 2, 1929-Feb. 23, 1995). Co-creator of Iron Man, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Mantis, Steel/Commander Steel, Nubia, & more.
January 2, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Today is the birthday of artist Don Heck (Jan. 2, 1929-Feb. 23, 1995). Co-creator of Iron Man, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Mantis, Steel/Commander Steel, Nubia, & more.
Cover by Ralph Heimdahl.
January 2, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Cover by Ralph Heimdahl.
I only recently learned that the main actor in this Twilight Zone episode, Lloyd Bochner (who was in a ton of stuff in the 60s, 70s, and 80s), is the father of the guy who played Ellis in Die Hard.
January 2, 2026 at 12:44 AM
I only recently learned that the main actor in this Twilight Zone episode, Lloyd Bochner (who was in a ton of stuff in the 60s, 70s, and 80s), is the father of the guy who played Ellis in Die Hard.
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Today is the birthday of artist Norman Saunders (Jan. 1, 1907-March 7, 1989), known for his work in comic books, pulp magazines, paperbacks, trading cards, & more.
January 1, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Today is the birthday of artist Norman Saunders (Jan. 1, 1907-March 7, 1989), known for his work in comic books, pulp magazines, paperbacks, trading cards, & more.
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Today is the birthday of Bill Woggon (Jan. 1, 1911-March 2, 2003), writer, artist, & creator of Katy Keene.
January 1, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Today is the birthday of Bill Woggon (Jan. 1, 1911-March 2, 2003), writer, artist, & creator of Katy Keene.
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Gary Larson's groundbreaking, utterly inimitable “The Far Side" first appeared 45 years ago, on January 1, 1980. Everyone has a favorite—what’s yours?
January 1, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Gary Larson's groundbreaking, utterly inimitable “The Far Side" first appeared 45 years ago, on January 1, 1980. Everyone has a favorite—what’s yours?
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Today is the birthday of Jerry Robinson (Jan 1, 1922-Dec 11, 2007). An influential artist, most known as co-creator of the Joker and Robin, and for his work on Batman during the Golden Age. He was also a political cartoonist and an early advocate for creators' rights.
January 1, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Today is the birthday of Jerry Robinson (Jan 1, 1922-Dec 11, 2007). An influential artist, most known as co-creator of the Joker and Robin, and for his work on Batman during the Golden Age. He was also a political cartoonist and an early advocate for creators' rights.
The Shadow magazine from January 1, 1943. Cover Art by William Timmins.
January 1, 2026 at 4:42 PM
The Shadow magazine from January 1, 1943. Cover Art by William Timmins.
Today is the birthday of artist Norman Saunders (Jan. 1, 1907-March 7, 1989), known for his work in comic books, pulp magazines, paperbacks, trading cards, & more.
January 1, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Today is the birthday of artist Norman Saunders (Jan. 1, 1907-March 7, 1989), known for his work in comic books, pulp magazines, paperbacks, trading cards, & more.
The Shadow magazine, cover dated January 1, 1940. Cover by Graves Gladney.
January 1, 2026 at 2:55 PM
The Shadow magazine, cover dated January 1, 1940. Cover by Graves Gladney.
Today is the birthday of Bill Woggon (Jan. 1, 1911-March 2, 2003), writer, artist, & creator of Katy Keene.
January 1, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Today is the birthday of Bill Woggon (Jan. 1, 1911-March 2, 2003), writer, artist, & creator of Katy Keene.
Today is the birthday of Jerry Robinson (Jan 1, 1922-Dec 11, 2007). An influential artist, most known as co-creator of the Joker and Robin, and for his work on Batman during the Golden Age. He was also a political cartoonist and an early advocate for creators' rights.
January 1, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Today is the birthday of Jerry Robinson (Jan 1, 1922-Dec 11, 2007). An influential artist, most known as co-creator of the Joker and Robin, and for his work on Batman during the Golden Age. He was also a political cartoonist and an early advocate for creators' rights.
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I know 2025 sucked in a lot of ways, and there is every reason to think 2026 isn't gonna be much easier. But I am still thankful to have shared this year with all of you here and I wish you all the very best in the new year.
groot from guardians of the galaxy says " i love you guys " while standing in a room
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January 1, 2026 at 12:28 AM
I know 2025 sucked in a lot of ways, and there is every reason to think 2026 isn't gonna be much easier. But I am still thankful to have shared this year with all of you here and I wish you all the very best in the new year.
I know 2025 sucked in a lot of ways, and there is every reason to think 2026 isn't gonna be much easier. But I am still thankful to have shared this year with all of you here and I wish you all the very best in the new year.
groot from guardians of the galaxy says " i love you guys " while standing in a room
Alt: Groot from guardians of the galaxy says " i love you guys"
media.tenor.com
January 1, 2026 at 12:28 AM
I know 2025 sucked in a lot of ways, and there is every reason to think 2026 isn't gonna be much easier. But I am still thankful to have shared this year with all of you here and I wish you all the very best in the new year.
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I hope Pam Grier has a wonderful new year ahead.
December 31, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I hope Pam Grier has a wonderful new year ahead.