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1960s In Comics
''See also'': 1950s in comics, 1960s, other events of the 1960s, 1970s in comics and the list of years in comics Events and publications 1960 July * ''House of Mystery'' #100, edited by Jack Schiff. (DC Comics) 1961 *''Amazing Adventures #1'' - Marvel Comics *''Fantastic Four (comic book), Fantastic Four #1'' - Marvel Comics 1962 *''Amazing Fantasy #15'' renamed from ''Amazing Adult Fantasy'' - Marvel Comics (last issue) **First appearance of ''Spider-Man'' *''The Incredible Hulk (comic book), Incredible Hulk #1'' - Marvel Comics *''Strange Tales, Strange Tales Annual #1'' - Marvel Comics 1963 *''The Amazing Spider-Man #1'' - Marvel Comics *''Avengers (comics), Avengers #1'' - Marvel Comics *''Fantastic Four, Fantastic Four Annual #1'' - Marvel Comics *''Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #1'' - Marvel Comics *''Uncanny X-Men #1'' -[Marvel Comics 1964 *''The Amazing Spider-Man, The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1'' - Marvel Comics *''Daredevil (Marvel Comics series), D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1950s In Comics
''See also'': 1940s in comics, 1950s, other events of the 1950s, 1960s in comics and the list of years in comics __NOTOC__ #Publications, Publications: #1950, 1950 - #1951, 1951 - #1952, 1952 - #1953, 1953 - #1954, 1954 - #1955, 1955 - #1956, 1956 - #1957, 1957 - #1958, 1958 - #1959, 1959 Publications 1950 *''Adventures into Terror #43'' - Marvel Comics *''Amazing Detective Cases #3'' spin-off from ''Suspense (comics), Suspense'' - Marvel Comics *''Apache Kid (comics), Apache Kid #1'' - Marvel Comics *''Black Rider (comics), Black Rider #8'' renamed from ''Western Winners'' - Marvel Comics *''Cindy Smith (comics), Cindy Smith #39'' renamed from ''Cindy Comics'' - Marvel Comics *''Crime Can't Win #41'' renamed from ''Cindy Smith (comics), Cindy Smith'' - Marvel Comics *''Crime Can't Win #4'' renumbered from ''#44'' - Marvel Comics *''Crime Exposed #1'' - Marvel Comics *''Crime Must Lose! #4'' renamed from ''Romantic Affairs'' - Marvel Comics *''Cowgirl Romances #28'' renamed fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uncanny X-Men
''Uncanny X-Men'', originally published as ''The X-Men'', is an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics since 1963, and is the longest-running series in the List of X-Men comics, X-Men comics franchise. It features a team of superheroes called the X-Men, a group of Mutant (Marvel Comics), mutants with superhuman abilities led and taught by Professor X. The title was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, met with a lukewarm reception, and eventually became a reprints-only book in 1970. Interest was rekindled with 1975's ''Giant-Size X-Men'' #1 and the debut of a new, international team. Initially under the guidance of artist Dave Cockrum, writer Len Wein, and especially writer Chris Claremont whose 16-year stint began with August 1975's Uncanny X-Men 94, ''Uncanny X-Men'' #94, the series grew in popularity worldwide, eventually spawning a franchise with numerous spin-off "X-books" including ''The New Mutants (comic book), The New Mutants'', ''X-Factor (comic book), X- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarzan (comics)
Tarzan, a fictional character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, first appeared in the 1912 novel '' Tarzan of the Apes'', and then in 23 sequels. The character proved immensely popular and quickly made the jump to other media, including comics. Comic strips ''Tarzan of the Apes'' was adapted into newspaper strip form, first published January 7, 1929, with illustrations by Hal Foster. A full page Sunday strip began on March 15, 1931, with artwork by Rex Maxon. United Feature Syndicate distributed the strip. Over the years, many artists have drawn the ''Tarzan'' comic strip, notably Rex Maxon (1929–1947), Burne Hogarth (1937–1945, 1947–1950), Ruben Moreira (1945–1947), Dan Barry (1948), Paul Reinman (1949–1950), Bob Lubbers (1950–1954), John Celardo (1954–1967), Russ Manning (1967–1979), Gil Kane (1979–1981), Mike Grell (1981–1983), Gray Morrow (1983–2001) and Eric Battle (2001–2002). The daily strip began to reprint old dailies after the l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Fury (comics)
Black Fury is the name of several fictional comic book characters published in the Golden Age of Comics. The first, John Perry, created by artists Dennis Neville and Mark Howell, appeared in Fox Feature Syndicate's ''Fantastic Comics'' in 1941. Perry is a gossip columnist who fights crime in his costumed alter-ego, Black Fury, assisted by Chuck Marley. The second Black Fury, appearing in ''Super-Magic Comics'' in 1941, is the secret identity of Rex King, an adventurer who can glide through the air and defends the African jungles with his pet black panther. The third Black Fury, a female criminal who battles the jungle goddess Rulah with trained panthers, debuted in Fox Feature Syndicate's ''Zoot'' in 1947. The final Black Fury, a horse that rights wrongs in the Western United States, debuted in Charlton Comics' ''Black Fury'' in 1955 and ran for 58 issues. John Perry The first Black Fury premiered in Fox Feature Syndicate's '' Fantastic Comics'' #17 (April 1941). This version was c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Romita, Sr
John Victor Romita (; January 24, 1930 – June 12, 2023) was an American comic book artist best known for his work on Marvel Comics' ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' and for co-creating characters including Mary Jane Watson, the Punisher, Kingpin, Wolverine, and Luke Cage. Romita was the father of John Romita Jr., also a comic book artist, and the husband of Virginia Romita, who was for many years Marvel's traffic manager. His first comics work was in 1949 as a ghost artist for Timely Comics, the precursor to Marvel, through which Romita met editor-in-chief Stan Lee. In 1951, Romita began drawing horror, war, and romance comics for Atlas Comics (previously Timely), and also drew his first superhero work, a 1950s revival of Captain America. He worked exclusively for DC Comics from 1958 to 1965 and was the artist for many of their romance comics. During these years, Romita further developed his ability to draw beautiful women, which he later became well-known for. Romita joined M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tales To Astonish
''Tales to Astonish'' is the name of two American comic book series, and a One-shot (comics), one-shot comic, all published by Marvel Comics. The primary title bearing that name was published from January 1959 to March 1968. It began as a science-fiction anthology that served as a showcase for such artists as Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, then featured superheroes during the period fans and historians call the Silver Age of Comic Books. It became ''The Incredible Hulk (comic book), The Incredible Hulk'' with issue No. 102 (April 1968). Its sister title was ''Tales of Suspense''. A second Marvel comic bearing the name, reprinting stories of the undersea ruler the Sub-Mariner, ran 14 issues from December 1979 to January 1981. A superhero one-shot followed in 1994. Publication history Science-fiction anthology ''Tales to Astonish'' and its sister publication ''Tales of Suspense'' were both launched with a January 1959 cover date. The early run of the first volume of ''Tales to A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ribon
is a monthly Japanese manga magazine published by Shueisha on the third of each month. First issued in August 1955, its rivals are '' Nakayoshi'' and '' Ciao''. It is one of the best-selling manga magazines, having sold over 590million copies since 1978. Its circulation was in the millions between 1987 and 2001, peaking at 2.3million in 1994. In 2009, the magazine's circulation was 274,167. In 2010, the circulation dropped to 243,334. The magazine's pages are printed on multicolored newsprint. Often exceeding 400 pages, the issues are distributed with a sackful of goodies () ranging from small toys to colorful note pads themed around manga serialized in the magazine. In some issues, readers can send in stamps for mail order gifts (). The manga series from the magazine are later compiled and published in book form () under the Ribon Mascot Comics (RMC) imprint. ''Ribon'' has also inspired multiple spin-off magazines, including ''Bessatsu Ribon'' (1966–1968); ''Ribon Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitsuteru Yokoyama
was a Japanese manga artist. Considered to be one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of manga and anime, his works have had a significant impact in the creation and establishment of many genres. These include: mecha (''Tetsujin 28-go)'', magical girl (''Sally the Witch)'', Shōnen manga, battle manga (''Babel II)'', Ninjas in popular culture, ninja (''Iga no Kagemaru''), and Literary adaptation, literary adaptations (''Sangokushi (manga), Sangokushi)''. Some of his other works include ''Giant Robo'', ''Kamen no Ninja Akakage'', ''Princess Comet'', and an adaptation of the Chinese classic ''Water Margin''. He was born in Suma-ku, Kobe, Suma Ward of Kobe, Kobe City in Hyōgo Prefecture. His personal name was originally spelled , with the same pronunciation. Early life Yokoyama spent his boyhood during World War II and was evacuated to Tottori Prefecture, Tottori with his family. He graduated from Kobe municipal Ota junior high school and went on to the Ko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sally The Witch
, originally titled , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Mitsuteru Yokoyama. It was serialized in Shueisha's monthly ''Ribon'' magazine from July 1966 to October 1967. Its 1966 anime adaptation was one of the most popular magical girl series of what would eventually become a genre in Japan. Due to its characteristics, it may be considered the first '' shōjo'' anime as well; while titles such as '' Himitsu no Akko-chan'' predate ''Sally'' in manga form, the ''Sally'' anime predates ''Himitsu no Akko-chan'', which came out in 1969. Story Sally is the witch princess of the Magic Kingdom who longs to visit the mortal realm, presumably to make friends her own age. One day, by mistake, Sally teleports to the "mid world" (Earth), where she uses her magic to fend off a couple of burglars menacing two schoolgirls. Immediately befriended by her new acquaintances – tomboyish Yoshiko Hanamura and girly Sumire Kasugano – Sally decides to stay on Earth indefinitely, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvel Collector's Item Classics
''Marvel Collectors' Item Classics'' was an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics in the mid- to late-1960s that marked the first reprinting of many of the earliest Marvel stories. Primarily focused on the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Doctor Strange, and the Hulk, it ran 22 issues before changing its name and page-count, becoming ''Marvel's Greatest Comics''. Publication history One of several 68-page, 25-cent "giant-size" comic books that supplemented publishers' regular 36-page, 12-cent lines, ''Marvel Collectors' Item Classics'' premiered as an annual publication in 1965. That first issue, dated February 1965 in its postal indicia though not on the cover, reprinted '' The Fantastic Four'' #2 (Jan. 1962) and ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #3 (July 1963), as well as the Ant-Man story from ''Tales to Astonish'' #36, and the first "Tales of Asgard" featurette, from ''Journey into Mystery'' #97 (Oct. 1963). It was a sister publication of what was then the annual, giant-size ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Journey Into Mystery
''Journey into Mystery'' is an American comic book series initially published by Atlas Comics, then by its successor, Marvel Comics. Initially a horror comics anthology, it changed to giant-monster and science fiction stories in the late 1950s. Beginning with issue #83 (cover dated Aug. 1962), it ran the superhero feature " The Mighty Thor", created by writers Stan Lee and Larry Lieber and artist Jack Kirby, and inspired by the mythological Norse thunder god. The series, which was renamed for its superhero star with issue #126 (March 1966), has been revived three times: in the 1970s as a horror anthology, and in the 1990s and 2010s with characters from Marvel's Thor mythos. The title was also used in 2019 for a limited series as part of the " War of the Realms" storyline. Publication history 1950s–1960s The first ''Journey into Mystery'' series was initially a horror-fantasy anthology published by Marvel Comics' 1950s forerunner, Atlas Comics, with a first issue cove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvel Tales (comics)
''Marvel Tales'' is the title of an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics from 1964 to 1994 and a flip magazine series published Marvel Comics by from August 2005 to February 2007. Both series primarily reprinted Spider-Man stories. ''Marvel Tales Annual'' In the 1960s, during the Silver Age of Comics, the series ''Marvel Tales'' began as a summer special, ''Marvel Tales Annual'', for its first two issues (1964–1965). Like typical annuals of the time, these were 25¢ "giants", relative to the typical 12¢ comics of the time. In 1966, the series became a bimonthly and later monthly reprint title, featuring Spider-Man stories primarily, from #3–291 (July 1966 – Nov. 1994). The first annual was a 72-page reprint anthology that gathered superhero origin stories from the previous two years, as well as a war comics story. An introduction to the Marvel Universe of the time, it contained complete debut stories of Spider-Man, Ant-Man, Iron Man, and Thor, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
