So when I started this blog, I mentioned I would start a small discussion about the Golden Age of Comics. Now for all those out there who know nothing of the Golden Age (that means you young fans)... The Golden Age of Comics is the period of time from the 1940's until about the mid-50's. This was a time when the super-powered hero first began, and many of the characters we know and love today began back then. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Captain America and the Justice Society are just to name a few. And a lot of the famous writers and artists made their beginnings with these timeless champions. Bob Kane, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Mort Weisinger. Anyway to start off, one of my favorite Golden Age characters of all time is The Shield. First appearing in Pep Comics #1 (January 1940).
Created by Harry Shorten and Irv Novick for MLJ Publications, this patriotic masked man would become the hit of the company. But in 1941, in the back pages of Pep Comics #22... Archie Andrews. Hailed as America's Newest Boyfriend, he quickly became popular with his best friend Jughead, girlfriends Betty and Veronica, arch rival Reggie and his friends and family in the small town of Riverdale. The Shield's last cover appearance was in Pep Comics #40 and his final appearance was in Pep Comics #49. The company became Archie Publications and has continued to be so to this day. But recently, DC comics imprint group Red Circle Comics revived the character along with another popular Golden Age wonder, The Web. What is in the future of America's first patriotic superhero? Post your comments and responses to this and my other posts. And... do I have any readers out there? If so, please speak up.
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