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Vintage Comic Books Superman
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Even with the advent of electronic gaming and high technology alternatives, comic books still have the same appeal as they did thirty years ago collectors of all ages go crazy buying and preserving them, and fans still love their uncomplicatedness. Read on to find out more about how the comic books we know today came to be, and see why millions of comic collectors just can t get enough. Origin of comic books The comic book story has two versions: some say that the first comics were made by Egyptians in the early days through wall art and other paintings, while other comic historians say the first comics were comic strips those three to four frames of short skits we see illustrated in newspapers. The United States first saw comic books in 1896, around the time that publishing houses started pulling together comic strips from different newspapers and putting them into one book. The sales of these rather primitive comic books skyrocketed, prompting publishers to come up with fresh stories and characters in a comic format.
The comic book as we know it today a soft cover glossy magazine type gained popularity in the 1930 s, when Action Comics introduced Superman to the world. Superman did so well that different publishers eventually created many other comic book characters, some are very popular to this day. Types of comic books Comic books today cover an assortment of subjects there are even different genres, such as horror, sci-fi, fantasy, crime and real life. The format of comic books has changed over the years, and continues to change. There are now graphic novels, that are thicker and more heavily bound. Graphic novels are comics with more mature content. Graphic novels can also be compilations of comic series. Web comics are gaining popularity. This refers to both comic strips and comic books found on the Internet.
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6 Aug 2008 at 1:38pm BLACKHAWK 1952 KIRK ALYN SERIAL TRAILERcaptainbijou
2 min - Aug 6, 2008Theatrical trailer for the 1952 serial, BLACKHAWK, based on the popular comic book hero by Reed Crandall. One of the best chapterplays of the 1950s, this Cold War cliffhanger starred former screen Superman, Kirk Alyn, as the famed flying freedom fighter in his sixth and final serial outing. Co-starred was Carol Forman as "Laska", leader of a Communist spies, who receive their sabotage instructions from a mysterious master villain known as "The Leader." Forman had previously provided the villainy opposite Alyn in two 1948 serials: FEDERAL AGENTS VS. UNDERWORLD INC. and SUPERMAN. To buy classic films, westerns, serials and vintage TV programs on DVD and VHS -- plus original movie posters, celebrity autographs and collectibles -- be sure to visit Captain Bijou's website, www.captainbijou.com. Read more...
1 Jul 2008 at 6:57am CONGO BILL 1948 SERIAL TRAILER DON McGUIREcaptainbijou
2 min - Jul 1, 2008Re-release theatrical trailer for the 1948 Columbia cliffhanger, CONGO BILL, starring Don McGuire and Cleo Moore. Following on the heels of the highly successful SUPERMAN (1948) serial, this 15 episode chapterplay chronicled the adventures of the Action Comics' jungle hero, "Congo Bill" to find a missing heiress -- now the "white goddess" of a "lost" African tribe. Despite budgetary limitations and an abundance of stock footage, capable veteran directors Spencer Gordon Bennet and Thomas Carr made the finished product one of the more popular serials of the late 1940s. So much so that Columbia re-released it in the 1950s to fill out out its diminishing schedule of serials. To buy serials, classic films, westerns and vintage TV shows on DVD and VHS -- plus original movie posters, celebrity autographs and collectibles -- be sure to visit Captain Bijou's website, www.captainbijou.com. Read more...
22 Feb 2008 at 2:36pm VILLIKON CHRONICLES: vintage casting call (1998)bkinnaird
3 min - Feb 22, 2008Not everyone is cut out to play 'make believe' for a living. Pronounced [mis-teer], her name is similar to 'mystery' [mis-tuh-ree, -tree], which by definition is: Anything kept secret or remains unexplained or unknown. That is exactly how sexy cult-favorite 'Mystere' is first presented to protagonist Kort Villikon in THE VILLIKON CHRONICLES graphic novel series. As 'Mystere' became increasingly more popular with readers, we decidedly launched a controversial campaign of appearances that blazed across the comic book convention circuit. The face we chose was Penthouse Pet and popular screen siren, Cara Fawn (formerly Cheyenne Silver). But before she claimed the role as the most recognizable 'Mystere' and before the models who represented her likeness in the original graphic novel series, THE VILLIKON CHRONICLES was a film script preceding the comics and the GENESIS OF EVIL film. In 1998, a slew of hopefuls read for the originally planned film. An assortment of beauties have worn the boots of Mystere, and the same as multiple actors have portrayed James Bond, Superman, and Batman's nemesis, Catwoman - many have tried on the boots of Mystere. This vignette is is a mini-retrospective look back at the original 1998 casting call. In the words of American Idol judge Simon Cowell... well, we'll let you fill in his assessments. Watch and enjoy! See if you can spot the Britny Spears and Renee Zelwegger look-a-likes or the Sharon Stone sounding mimic, and the 'Pedro' clone who appears here long before NAPOLEON DYNAMITE launched the 'Vote for Pedro' craze. Read more...
18 Aug 2007 at 1:48pm SUPERMAN 1948 SERIAL TRAILER KIRK ALYNcaptainbijou
2 min - Aug 18, 2007Original theatrical trailer for the 15 chapter 1948 SUPERMAN serial starring Kirk Alyn, Noel Neill, Tomy Bond and Carol Forman. To buy vintage serials, westerns, TV shows and classic movies on DVD and VHS...plus original movie posters and collectibles...be sure to visit Captain Bijou's website, www.captainbijou.com. Read more...
28 Mar 2007 at 9:33pm Comic books part 186celtics
6 min - Mar 29, 2007Vintage DC comics Read more...
24 Mar 2007 at 5:04pm I would like to cover every aspect of this topic. In order to keep things short I have only included the major topics detailed as good as possible. While you can bargain your favorite comic boo... Read more...
6 Mar 2007 at 2:14am While you can buy your favorite comic books from various book stores you will find more of a selection when you visit comic book stores. These delightful stores are usually packed with many different ... Read more...
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