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1951 In Comics
Events January * January 27: The '' Nero'' story ''De Zwarte Voeten'' is first published in the newspapers. Halfway the story the main cast member Meneer Pheip makes his debut. *''Action Comics (1938 series) #152'' - DC Comics *''Adventure Comics (1938 series) #160'' - DC Comics *''Adventures Into the Unknown! (1948 series) #19'' - American Comics Group *'' Adventures of Alan Ladd (1949 series) #9'' - DC Comics *'' Airboy (as Airboy Vol. 7) (1942 series) #12'' - Hillman Periodicals *''All Star Comics (becomes All Star Western) (1948 series) #58'' - DC Comics *'' Amazing Adventures ( 1950 series) #2'' - Ziff-Davis Publishing Company *'' Amazing Detective Cases ( 1950 series) #4'' - Atlas Comics *''Archie Comics (1946 series) #48'' - Archie Publications *'' Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica ( 1950 series) #7'' - Archie Publications *'' Archie's Pal Jughead (1949 series) #8'' - Archie Publications *''Archie's Rival Reggie ( 1950 series) #2'' - Archie Publications *'' Blackhaw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Adventures Of Nero
''The Adventures of Nero'' or ''Nero'' was a Belgian comic strip drawn by Marc Sleen and the name of its main character. The original title ranged from ''De Avonturen van Detectief Van Zwam'' in 1947 to ''De Avonturen van Nero en zijn Hoed'' in 1950, and finally ''De Avonturen van Nero & Co'' from 1951. It ran in continuous syndication until 2002. From 1947 until 1993 it was all drawn by Sleen himself. From 1992 until 2002 Dirk Stallaert took over the drawing while Sleen kept inventing the stories. Together with ''Suske en Wiske'' and ''Jommeke'', "Nero" is regarded as the Big Three of Flemish comics. The stories were noted for their satirical content, with references to politicians and celebrities of the day. With ''Nero'', Marc Sleen holds the world record of issues of a comic book series title drawn by the same author. He drew ''The Adventures of Nero'' singlehandedly from 1947 to 1992 without any assistance from other artists. This feat is even more remarkable considering ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amazing Adventures
''Amazing Adventures'' is the name of several anthology comic book series, all but one published by Marvel Comics. The earliest Marvel series of that name introduced the company's first superhero of the late-1950s to early-1960s period fans and historians call the Silver Age of Comic Books. That same series also included the first comic book to be labeled "Marvel Comics". Ziff-Davis The first series titled ''Amazing Adventures'' was a 1950s science fiction anthology produced by Ziff-Davis and featuring painted covers. It ran for six issues, beginning c. 1950. with the first two issues being undated. Subsequent issues were dated June, August, and November 1951, and fall 1952. Its artists included Murphy Anderson, Bernard Krigstein, and Don Perlin, and at least one issue (#2) featured a cover painting by Alex Schomburg. Marvel Comics 1961 series Marvel's first series of this title ran six issues, premiering with June 1961 cover-date. It featured primarily science fiction and driv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quality Comics
Quality Comics was an American comic book publishing company which operated from 1937 to 1956 and was a creative, influential force in what historians and fans call the Golden Age of Comic Books. Notable, long-running titles published by Quality include ''Blackhawk (DC Comics), Blackhawk'', ''Feature Comics'', ''G.I. Combat'', ''Heart Throbs'', ''Military Comics''/''Military Comics, Modern Comics'', ''Plastic Man'', ''Police Comics'', ''Smash Comics'', and ''The Spirit''. While most of their titles were published by a company named Comic Magazines, from 1940 onwards all publications bore a logo that included the word "Quality". Notable creators associated with the company included Jack Cole (artist), Jack Cole, Reed Crandall, Will Eisner, Lou Fine, Gill Fox, Paul Gustavson, Bob Powell, and Wally Wood. History Quality Comics was founded by Everett M. "Busy" Arnold, a printer who saw the rapidly rising popularity of the comic book mass media, medium in the late 1930s. Deducing tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1944 In Comics
Events and publications Year overall *EC Comics was established by Max Gaines. January * January 1: Debut of Dudley D. Watkins' '' Jimmy and his Magic Patch'' in ''The Beano''. * January 19: Marten Toonder's ''Tom Poes'' story ''De Superfilm-onderneming'' is first published. Halfway the story the antagonists Bul Super and Hiep Hieper make their debut. * '' Captain America Comics'' (1941 series) #34 - Timely Comics * ''Human Torch Comics'' (1940 series) #14 - Timely Comics * ''Marvel Mystery Comics'' (1939 series) #51 - Timely Comics * '' U.S.A. Comics'' (1941 series) #11 - Timely Comics February * February 6: The first episode of Jacques Gagnier's ''La Vie en Images'' is published. It will run until 1944. * February 10: The Italian comics magazine '' L'Audace'' is discontinued, after nearly ten years. * '' Captain America Comics'' (1941 series) #35 - Timely Comics * ''Marvel Mystery Comics'' (1939 series) #52 - Timely Comics * '' Adventure Comics'' (Volume 1 1944) #90 -- DC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blackhawk (DC Comics)
Blackhawk is the eponymous fictional character of the long-running comic book series ''Blackhawk'' first published by Quality Comics and later by DC Comics. Primarily created by Chuck Cuidera with input from both Bob Powell and Will Eisner, the Blackhawk characters first appeared in ''Military Comics'' #1 (August 1941). Led by a mysterious man known as Blackhawk, the Blackhawks (or more formally, the Blackhawk Squadron) are a small team of World War II-era ace pilots of varied nationalities, each typically known under a single name, either their given name or their surname. Though the membership roster has undergone changes over the years, the team has been portrayed most consistently as having seven core members. In their most well-known incarnation, the Blackhawks operate from a hidden base known only as Blackhawk Island, fly Grumman XF5F Skyrocket fighter aircraft, and shout their battle cry of "Hawk-a-a-a!" as they descend from the skies to fight tyranny and oppression. Cla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archie's Rival Reggie
Reginald "Reggie" Mantle is a fictional teenager in stories published by Archie Comics; he is introduced by writer-artist Bob Montana and John L. Goldwater in ''Jackpot Comics'' #5 (cover-dated Spring 1942). He also appears in CW's '' Riverdale''. He is the frenemy of Archie Andrews, as well as the bassist of The Archies. The live-action version of Reggie is portrayed by Charles Melton in '' Riverdale''. Publication history Reggie Mantle debuted in ''Jackpot Comics'' #5 (cover-dated Spring 1942). An enduring character, he appears across the Archie Comics line and headlined the series ''Archie's Rival Reggie'' (14 issues, 1949 n.d. – Aug. 1954), which returned a decade later as ''Reggie'' for the sporadically published issues #15-18 (Sept. 1963 – Nov. 1965). The series was renamed ''Reggie and Me'' for issues #19 – #126 (Aug. 1966 – Sept. 1980). Other series include ''Reggie's Wise Guy Jokes'' (55 issues, Aug. 1968 – Sept. 1980), and the three-issue miniseries ''Reggie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archie's Girls Betty And Veronica
''Betty and Veronica'' (also known as ''Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica'') was an ongoing comic book series published by Archie Comics focusing on "best friends and worst enemies" Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge. Betty first appeared in ''Pep Comics'' #22 while Veronica made her debut a few months later, in ''Pep Comics'' #26, as an immediate rival to Betty for Archie's affections. Together the pair form the female part of the classic love triangle which has become a staple of the comic series since 1942. ''Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica'' was first published in March 1950 and ran for 347 issues before ending in April 1987. The run additionally included eight annuals published from 1953 to 1980. A new Betty and Veronica series launched with a #1 in June 1987. This volume ended in late 2015 with 278 issues (625 overall issues if you count volume one). Stories from previous issues of Betty and Veronica have been reprinted in Archie Comics Digest size digest series starring the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archie Publications
Archie Comic Publications, Inc., is an American comic book publisher headquartered in Pelham, New York.Archie Comics leaves Mamaroneck for Pelham " John Golden. May 28, 2015. Westfair Communications. Retrieved on October 20, 2015. The company's many titles feature the fictional , , |
1946 In Comics
Events and publications January *January 6: ''Hildie and the Kid Gang'', by Will Eisner. *January 23: In Italy, the first number of ''Albi dell’intrepido'' by Editrice Universo, is published. *''Captain America Comics'' (1941 series) #52 - Timely Comics * ''Marvel Mystery Comics'' (1939 series) #68 - Timely Comics * In ''Walt Disney's Comics and Stories'', ''Donald tames his temper'', by Carl Barks. February * February 2: Jean Dulieu's '' Paulus de Boskabouter (Paulus the woodgnome)'' debuts in ''Het Vrije Volk''. * February 7: Buth's ''Thomas Pips'' makes its debut in '' Het Volk''. * '' Captain Aero Comics'' (1941 series) #25 - Helnit Publishing *''Captain America Comics'' (1941 series) #53 - Timely Comics *''Marvel Mystery Comics'' (1939 series) #69 - Timely Comics March * March 1: The National Cartoonists Society is established, along with the annual award, the Billy DeBeck Memorial Award, which will be renamed the Reuben Award in 1954. * March 3: Milton Caniff's ''Mal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archie Comics
Archie Comic Publications, Inc., is an American comic book publisher headquartered in Pelham, New York.Archie Comics leaves Mamaroneck for Pelham " John Golden. May 28, 2015. Westfair Communications. Retrieved on October 20, 2015. The company's many titles feature the fictional , , |
Atlas Comics (1950s)
Atlas Comics is the 1950s comic book, comic-book publishing label that evolved into Marvel Comics. Magazine and mass market paperback, paperback novel publisher Martin Goodman (publisher), Martin Goodman, whose business strategy involved having a multitude of corporate entities, used Atlas as the umbrella name for his comic-book division during this time. Atlas evolved out of Goodman's 1940s comic-book division, Timely Comics, and was located on the 14th floor of the Empire State Building. This company is distinct from the 1970s comic-book company, also founded by Goodman, that is known as Atlas/Seaboard Comics. History After the Golden Age Atlas Comics was the successor of Timely Comics, the company that magazine and mass market paperback, paperback novel publisher Martin Goodman founded in 1939, and which had reached the peak of its popularity during the war years with its star characters the Human Torch (Golden Age), Human Torch, the Namor the Sub-Mariner, Sub-Mariner and Capt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |