"Golden Age (comics)" redirects here. For the DC Comics mini-series, see The Golden Age (comics).
Golden Age of Comic Books
Superman, catalyst of the Golden Age: Superman #14 (Feb. 1942) Cover art by Fred Ray
Time span
1938 – 1956
Related periods
Preceded by
Platinum Age of Comic Books
Followed by
Silver Age of Comic Books
The Golden Age of Comic Books describes an era in the history of American comic books from 1938 to 1956. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly increased in popularity. The superhero archetype was created and many well-known characters were introduced, including Superman, Batman, Robin, Captain Marvel, Captain America, and Wonder Woman.
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