1940 was the Blue Beetle's year. After launching in June 1939 in Mystery Men Comics #1, Dan Garrett, the Golden Age Blue Beetle would get a newspaper strip starting in January 1940, and his own series ...
Archie Andrews made his comic book debut in 1941, drawn by artist Bob Montana. The character’s iconic design remained largely unchanged for more than 70 years. After Jon Goldwater, CEO of Archie ...
Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Batman is turning 80 on March 30, and it’s time we celebrate the man, the bat, the legend. Welcome ...
In December 1940, the cover of Captain America#1featured the hero punching Adolph Hitler in the face, a moment Marvel Comics ...
The 11,000-Square-Foot Soho Loft ‘Bad Paintings’ Bought When artist Neil Jenney paid just $36,000 for this full-floor space 1973, it was “completely unlivable.” ...
One of Funko's newest products has been their Pop Album Covers, and they have not really taken off yet. Everything started with a Notorious B.I.G. Ready to Die album that brought the legendary album ...
Back in the Forties, the science fiction rag Planet Comics published the ongoing feature “Life On Other Worlds.” This section peppered scientific know-how amongst whatever gonzo shit the writer ...
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The 1940 comic features the first appearance of Captain America and his sidekick, Bucky. By Borys Kit Senior Film Writer A near mint comic featuring the very first appearance of Captain America sold ...