The Golden Age of Superhero Comics
A series of threads discussing the origins of the superhero genre, spotlighting the first appearances of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, and the historical contexts that informed the birth of a new heroic archetype.
An Introduction to Golden Age Superheroes
The #GoldenAge of superhero comics is generally thought to begin with Superman’s debut in Action Comics #1 (1938) and last until the postwar adoption of the Comics Code (1954). It was a time of innovation & upheaval that’s not easily summarized–but we’ll try! 1/8
You can also jump ahead to specific threads. Here’s a full list of topics:
An Introduction to Golden Age Superheroes
The Cultural Contexts of Golden Age Superheroes
Implicit Sexual Violence in Action Comics #1
Golden Age Superheroes as Sentinels of the City
Golden Age Wonder Woman and Representational Politics
The Joker as Emblematic Golden Age Supervillain