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A Tribute to the Silver Age of DC Comics




Welcome! The Silver Lantern pays tribute to DC Comics' Silver Age, which began with the publication of Showcase #4, dated October, 1956 and ended with the title's cancellation after a run of 93 bi-monthly issues in 1970. It is arguably the most creative period in the history of American comic books.

The main emphasis of this site is on the Super-Hero titles (including, but not strictly limited to, Green Lantern, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Aquaman, The Atom, Hawkman, Justice League of America, Teen Titans, Legion of Super-Heroes) published by DC Comics/National Periodical Publications during the period. However, all genres are well represented: War and Western, Science-Fiction and Horror, Romance and Humor, Movie and TV tie-ins.

Key features-

The Silver Age Chronology:

In the process of puting this site together it became apparent that there must be an acknowlegement of the years prior to the Silver Age. So, as an acknowlegement of all that came before, the Chronology begins at the dawn of the industry in 1934. It contains information on key events as they occurred in the various titles, augmented by an ever-growing collection of cover, splash page, house ad and original line art scans.

The Silver Age Sage:

A bi-weekly series of in-depth reviews of stories from the Silver Age (and a select group of Golden Age, Bronze Age and Modern tales). Plus a brand new feature: Exclusive interviews with the creative personnel of the Silver Age. Interviews to date include letterer Gaspar Saladino and artists Joe Kubert, Joe Giella, Carmine Infantino, Sheldon Moldoff, Neal Adams, Ramona Fradon, Dick Giordano, Irwin Hasen, Lew Sayre Schwartz, Al Plastino, Jim Mooney, Russ Heath, Frank Springer, Jerry Robinson, Creig Flessel, Joe Simon, Tony DeZuniga and Jerry Grandenetti. There are also Q & A sessions with former DC Comics Executive Director of Production Bob Rozakis, writers/editors Jim Shooter, Len Wein and Denny O'Neil. Plus, a Memorial Tribute to Doom Patrol and Deadman creator-writer Arnold Drake by his good friend and colleague Clem Robins.

The latest Silver Age Sage review, #200, is Strange Adventures #117"s "The Rise of the Atomic Knights!" (June, 1960). At review's conclusion there's an exclusive interview with the tale's artist, Murphy Anderson.

Past reviews are available in the Sage Archives.

E-mail The Sage: silveragesage@thesilverlantern.com.

Click on the menu at the bottom of each page to explore the site. New content is added on a regular basis. The latest update occured on 08/15/08. There are 248 pages containing 2,529 scans for your enjoyment.

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