Amazing Spider-Man #122, July 1973, The death of the Green Goblin, cover art by John Romita, Sr.

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The Bronze Age retained many of the conventions of the Silver Age, with brightly colored superhero titles remaining the mainstay of the industry. However darker plot elements and more mature storylines featuring real-world issues, such as drug use, began to appear during the period, prefiguring the later Modern Age of Comic Books. For the Aqua Teen Hunger Force episode, see Super Hero (Aqua Teen Hunger Force episode). ... Recreational drug use is the use of psychoactive drugs for recreational rather than medical or spiritual purposes, although the distinction is not always clear. ... Wolverine, a member of the X-Men, a popular franchise in the Modern Age, and an anti-hero, a popular character type The Modern Age of Comic Books is an informal name for the period in the history of mainstream American comic books generally considered to last from the mid...

Origins of the Bronze Age

The term Bronze Age was first used by Wizard (magazine) to refer to the 'modern horror' age in the mid 1960s through late 1970s marked by such titles Gold Key's Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963), Ripley's Believe it or not! True Ghost Stories (1965), and Ripley's Believe It or not! True Demons and Monsters (1965), as well as DC's House of Mystery (went Horror in 1968) and House of Secrets second series (1969) and Marvel's Tomb of Dracula (1972). Eventually it came to refer to superhero comics of what has originally been called the 'late Silver Age'. Wizard is a magazine about comic books, published monthly in the United States by Wizard Entertainment. ... This gold key has had the logo removed to protect the owner from identification Gold Keys are made available to large top clients of Swiss Banks. ... House of Mystery was a horror anthology comic book series published by DC Comics from 1951 to 1983. ... The House of Secrets #92 (July 1971), introducing Swamp Thing. ...

There is no one single event that can be said to herald the beginning of the Bronze Age. Instead a number of events at the beginning of the 1970s, taken together, can be seen as a shift away from the tone of comics in the previous decade.

Green Lantern/Green Arrow #85 (Oct 1971), One of the first comic stories to tackle the issue of drug use, Cover art by Neal Adams.

One such event was Jack Kirby's departure from Marvel Comics in 1970, ending arguably the most important creative partnership of the Silver Age (with Stan Lee). Kirby then turned to DC, where he created The Fourth World series of titles starting with Jimmy Olsen #134 in December 1970. Also in 1970 Mort Weisinger, the long term editor of the various Superman titles, retired to be replaced by Julius Schwartz. Schwartz set about toning down some of the more fanciful aspects of the Weisinger era, removing most Kryptonite from continuity and scaling back Superman's, by that point, near infinite powers. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Neal Adams (born June 6, 1941, Governors Island, Manhattan, New York City) is an American comic book and commercial artist best known for his highly naturalistic style of illustration. ... Jack Kirby (August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994) was one of the most influential, recognizable, and prolific artists in American comic books. ... Marvel Comics is an American comic book line published by Marvel Publishing, Inc. ... Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber on December 28, 1921[1]) is an American writer, editor, Chairman Emeritus of Marvel Comics, and memoirist, who — with several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko — introduced complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. ... DC Comics is one of the largest American companies in comic book and related media publishing. ... Cover to New Gods #1 (1971). ... Jimmy Olsen (full name James Bartholomew Olsen) is a fictional character who appears in DC Comics’ Superman stories. ... Mortimer Weisinger (1915-1978) was an American magazine and comic book editor. ... Superman is a fictional character and comic book superhero , originally created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian artist Joe Shuster and published by DC Comics. ... Julius Schwartz, editor for DC Comics Julius Julie Schwartz (June 19, 1915 - February 8, 2004) was a comic book and pulp magazine editor, and a science fiction agent and prominent fan. ... Lex Luthor in front of a displays of kryptonite and holding Green Kryptonite. ...

The murder of Spider-Man's long-term girlfriend Gwen Stacy at the hands of the Green Goblin in 1973's Amazing Spider-Man #121-122 is considered by many to be the definitive Bronze Age event. However there had been a gradual darkening of the tone of superhero comics for several years before that point. (See also: "The Night Gwen Stacy Died".) Spider-Man swinging around his hometown, New York City. ... Gwendolyn Gwen Stacy[1] is a fictional character that has been a supporting character in Marvel Comics’ Spider-Man series. ... The Green Goblin is a Marvel Comics supervillain and an archenemy of Spider-Man. ... Trade-paperback reprint collection, The Death of Gwen Stacy (2002 ed. ...

In 1971, Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Stan Lee was approached by the United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to do a comic book story about drug abuse. Lee agreed and wrote a three-part Spider-Man story, Amazing Spider-Man #96-98, portraying drug use as dangerous and unglamorous. At the time any portrayal of drug use in comic books, regardless of the context, was banned outright by the Comics Code Authority. The CCA refused to approve the story, but Lee published it regardless. The seal of the Comics Code Authority, which appears on the covers of approved comic books. ...

The positive reception that the story received led to the CCA revising the Comic Code later that year to allow the portrayal of drug addiction as long as it was depicted in a negative light. Later that year, DC Comics had their own drug abuse storyline when it was revealed in Green Lantern/Green Arrow #85-86 that the Green Arrow's sidekick Speedy had become addicted to heroin. For the DJ, see DJ Green Lantern. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this comics-related article or section may require cleanup. ... Speedy is the name of two DC Comics superheroes, both of whom have served as teenaged sidekicks for the Green Arrow (a. ... Heroin ((INN) Diacetylmorphine, (BAN) diamorphine) is an opioid synthesized directly from the extracts of the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum. ...

The 1971 revision to the Comics Code also relaxed the rules on the use of vampires, ghouls and werewolves in comic books, allowing the growth of a number of horror oriented titles, such as Swamp Thing, Ghost Rider and Tomb of Dracula. The Swamp Thing is a fictional character created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson for DC Comics, and featured in a long-running horror-fantasy comic book series of the same name. ... Ghost Rider is the name of several fictional supernatural anti-heroes in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Tomb of Dracula is a horror comic book published by Marvel Comics from April 1972 to August 1979. ...

Further developments

Relevance

The Spider-Man drug issues were at the forefront of the trend of "relevance"--comic books handling real-life issues. The above-mentioned Green Lantern/Green Arrow series dealt not only with drugs, but racial prejudice and social inequity. The X-Men titles, which were partly based on a premise that mutants were a metaphor for real-world minorities, became wildly popular. Other well-known "relevant" comics include the Lois Lane story "I Am Curious: Black", a story (named after a pornographic film) where Lois becomes black, and the socially conscious stories written by Steve Gerber in such titles as the absurdist satire Howard the Duck or the grim urban realities of Omega the Unknown. I Am Curious (Yellow) is a Swedish film (Jag är nyfiken - en film i gult) of 1967, directed by Vilgot Sjöman and starring Lena Nyman as herself. ... Stephen Ross Gerber (born 20 September 1947, St. ... This article is about the character. ... Omega The Unknown was both an American comic book published by Marvel Comics from 1976-1977 and the titular character of that comic book. ...

While the larger trend eventually faded, contemporary social commentary has remained a source for material for superhero stories to this day.

Minority superheroes

The cover of Luke Cage: Hero for Hire #1; the first superhero comic book to star a black character. Art by John Romita, Sr.

One of the most significant developments during the period was a substantial rise in the number of African American and other ethnic minority superheroes. Before the 1970s, there had been very few non-white superheroes (the Black Panther and the Falcon being notable exceptions) but starting in the early 1970s this began to change with the introduction of characters such as Luke Cage (who was the first black superhero to star in his own comic book), Storm, Blade, Shang-Chi, Misty Knight, Bronze Tiger, Black Lightning. One of the most famous minority superheroes would have to be the Native American X-Man, Thunderbird. Cover of Luke Cage: Hero for Hire #1. ... Cover of Luke Cage: Hero for Hire #1. ... John Romita, Sr. ... An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, or simply black) is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ... This article is about the concept of a minority. ... The Black Panther (TChalla) is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe who is the first modern Black superhero. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Luke Cage, born Carl Lucas and once called Power Man, is a Marvel Comics superhero. ... Storm (real name Ororo Munroe) is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. ... A blade is the flat part of a tool or weapon that normally has a cutting edge and/or pointed end typically made of a metal, most recently, steel intentionally used to cut, stab, slice, throw, thrust, or strike an animate or inainimate object. ... Shang-Chi (Chinese: ; pinyin: ; literally rising of the spirit) is a Marvel Comics character, often called the Master of Kung Fu. He was created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin. ... Misty Knight is a fictional character in Marvel Comics Marvel Universe. ... Bronze Tiger (Ben Turner) is a fictional character in the DC Universe. ... Black Lightning is the first major African-American superhero to have been published by DC Comics. ...

Some of these early minority superheroes have subsequently been criticised for perpetuating racial stereotypes. Characters such as Luke Cage, Misty Knight and Shang-Chi have been seen by some as an attempt by Marvel Comics to cash in on the 1970s crazes for blaxploitation and Kung Fu movies. Luke Cage in particular became infamous for his catch phrase "Sweet Christmas!" Other characters however, such as Storm, the John Stewart Green Lantern and Cyborg did not face such criticisms and became increasingly popular and important as time progressed. For instance, by the 1980s Storm and Cyborg had become leaders of the X-Men and The Teen Titans respectively, and John Stewart had replaced Hal Jordan as the main Green Lantern of Earth's sector of space. A 19th century childrens book informs its readers that the Dutch are a very industrious race, and that Chinese children are very obedient to their parents. ... Shaft (1971) Blaxploitation is a film genre that emerged in the United States in the early 1970s when many exploitation films were made that targeted the urban African American audience; the word itself is a portmanteau of the words “black” and “exploitation. ... Alternative meaning: Kung Fu (TV series) Kung fu or gongfu (功夫, Pinyin: gōngfu) is a well-known Chinese term used in the West to designate Chinese martial arts. ... A catch phrase is a phrase or expression that is popularized, usually through repeated use, by a real person or fictional character. ... John Stewart is a fictional comic book superhero in the DC Universe, and a member of the intergalactic police force known as the Green Lantern Corps. ... as a Vic Stone was the son of a pair of scientists who decided to use him as a test subject for various intelligence enhancement projects. ... The X-Men are a group of comic book superheroes featured in Marvel Comics. ... The Teen Titans (also The New Teen Titans, The New Titans, and The Titans) is a team of comic book superheroes in the DC Comics universe. ... Hal Jordan is a fictional character, a DC Comics superhero. ... For the DJ, see DJ Green Lantern. ...

The revival of the X-Men and the Teen Titans

The X-Men were originally created in 1963 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. However, the title never achieved the popularity of other Lee/Kirby creations, and by 1969 Marvel ceased publishing new material and the title was turned over to reprints. However, in 1975 an "all-new all-different" version of the X-Men were introduced by Len Wein and Dave Cockrum in Giant-Size X-Men #1, with Chris Claremont as uncredited assistant co-plotter.^[2] Claremont stayed as writer on just about all X-Men related titles including spinoffs into the Modern Age, after which other regular writers such as Fabian Nicieza and Scott Lobdell joined and Claremont eventually left. The X-Men are a group of comic book superheroes featured in Marvel Comics. ... Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber on December 28, 1921[1]) is an American writer, editor, Chairman Emeritus of Marvel Comics, and memoirist, who — with several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko — introduced complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. ... Jack Kirby (August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994) was one of the most influential, recognizable, and prolific artists in American comic books. ... Len Wein (born June 12, 1948, New York City, New York) is an American comic book writer and editor best known for co-creating DC Comics Swamp Thing and for reviving Marvel Comics X-Men. ... The cover of Giant-Size X-Men #1 by Gil Kane & Cockrum, featuring characters Cockrum designed. ... Cover to Giant-Size X-Men #1. ...

One of the most apparent influence was the creation of what became DC Comics' answer to X-Men's character based storytelling style, The New Teen Titans by Marv Wolfman and George Perez, which became a highly successful and influential property in its own right. Wolfman would associate himself with the title for sixteen years, while Perez established a large fanbase and sought-after pencilling style. A successful cartoon based off the Titans of the Bronze Age of Comics was launched in 2003, and lasted for three years. The Teen Titans (also The New Teen Titans, The New Titans, and The Titans) is a team of comic book superheroes in the DC Comics universe. ... Cover to Crisis on Infinite Earths #1, which was written by Wolfman. ... George Pérez (born June 9, 1954 in The Bronx, New York) is a Puerto Rican-American illustrator and writer of comic books. ...

Non-superhero comics

During this time period, and partly because of the revision of the Comics Code, many non-superhero mainstream comics became popular. Notable non-superhero comics of the time include Conan and Savage Sword of Conan, which each lasted over 200 issues, with Savage Sword being a magazine format that escaped the Code entirely; Tomb of Dracula; Master of Kung-Fu; the Star Wars comics; Howard the Duck, Swamp Thing; and Jonah Hex. Doctor Strange and Beast developed in the direction of horror. There were a marked number of post-cataclysm series (Deathlok, Killraven, Kamandi). The success of Conan also led Marvel and later DC to adapt other franchises such as pulp characters (Doc Savage, Kull, The Shadow, Justice, Inc.), entertainment personalities (Kiss, Human Fly), toys (GI Joe, Micronauts, Transformers, Rom), popular movies (Planet of the Apes, Godzilla, Indiana Jones, Jaws, 2001: A Space Odyssey) and even a life of Pope John Paul II that was a best-seller. As part of the move away from super-heroes, this era saw several series featuring villains (Tomb of Dracula, Super-Villains Team-Up, Secret Society of Super-Villains, Joker). Conan is a fictional character created by Robert E. Howard in the 1930s. ... Tomb of Dracula is a horror comic book published by Marvel Comics from April 1972 to August 1979. ... Shang-Chi (Chinese: ; pinyin: ; literally rising of the spirit) is a Marvel Comics character, often called the Master of Kung Fu. He was created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin. ... This is a list of comic books set in the Star Wars fictional universe. ... This article is about the character. ... The Swamp Thing is a fictional character created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson for DC Comics, and featured in a long-running horror-fantasy comic book series of the same name. ... Jonah Hex is a western comic book anti-hero, created by writer John Albano and artist Tony DeZuniga, and published by DC Comics. ... Doctor Strange is a fictional character, a comic book sorcerer and superhero in the Marvel Comics Universe. ... This article or section on a comics-related subject may need to be cleaned up and rewritten because it describes a work of fiction in a primarily in-universe style. ... Deathlok (sometimes also referred to as The Demolisher) is a Marvel Comics anti-hero, a cyborg, created by Rich Buckler and Doug Moench. ... Jonathan Raven, better known as Killraven, the Warrior of the Worlds, is a freedom fighter in a post-apocalyptic alternate future (Earth-691) of the fictional Marvel Universe. ... A legion of intelligent tigers force Kamandi to fight an intelligent gorilla. ... Doc Savage is a fictional character, one of the most enduring pulp heroes of the 1930s and 1940s, created by Lester Dent. ... A complete edition of Kulls stories from 1995 Kull of Atlantis or Kull the Conqueror is a fictional character created by Robert E. Howard. ... The Shadow is a fictional character created by Walter B. Gibson. ... Justice, Inc. ... The Kiss by Francesco Hayez, 19th century. ... Harry H. Gardiner Human Fly redirects here. ... G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is a military-themed action figure (3 3/4 inches tall) that was supported by a Marvel Comic and a popular cartoon television show that ran in the 1980s. ... // Publishing History The Micronauts was originally a Marvel comic published between 1979 and 1986. ... Transformer or Transformers may refer to: Transformer, an electrical device Transformer (album), Lou Reeds 1972 rock album Transformers (myth) of Pacific Northwest native myth The fictional Transformers Universe: Transformers (toyline), a line of toys Transformers category in Wikipedia Transformers Universes Transformers series, television series Transformers (original cartoon) (Aired from... Rom the Spaceknight is a fictional cyborg outer space hero created in co-operation between Parker Brothers and Marvel Comics. ... This article is about the book. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Dr. Henry Indiana Jones, Jr. ... Look up jaw in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A movie poster from the original release of 2001 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) is an immensely popular and influential science fiction film and book; the film directed by Stanley Kubrick and the book written by Arthur C. Clarke. ... Tomb of Dracula is a horror comic book published by Marvel Comics from April 1972 to August 1979. ... The Secret Society of Super Villains (SSOSV) is a group of comic book villains that exist in the DC Universe. ... Joker card, lower left. ...

Disappearing genres

That period is also marked by the cancellation of most titles in the genres of romance, western and war stories that had been a mainstay of comics production since the forties.

End of the Bronze Age

Crisis on Infinite Earths #12. Earth's heroes fight the Anti-Monitor.

The end of the Bronze Age is debated, and some do not believe it ended at all. Like the beginning, the exact date is fuzzy, and not every single comic book may be said to have exited the Bronze Age at exactly the same date. Crisis on Infinite Earths #12. ... Crisis on Infinite Earths #12. ...

One commonly used ending point for the Bronze Age is the 1985-1986 timeframe. As with the Silver Age, the end of the Bronze Age relates to a number of trends and events that happened at around the same time. At this point, DC Comics completed its special event, Crisis on Infinite Earths which marked the revitalization of the company's product line to become a serious market challenger to Marvel again. This timeframe also includes the company's release of the highly acclaimed works, Watchmen by Alan Moore and David Gibbons and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller which redefined the superhero genre and inspired years of "grim and gritty" comic books. Crisis on Infinite Earths was a 12-issue comic book limited series (identified as a 12 part maxi-series) and crossover event, produced by DC Comics in 1985 in order to simplify their fifty-year-old continuity. ... For the 2008 film based on the comic book, see Watchmen (film). ... Alan Moore (born November 18, 1953, in Northampton) is an English writer most famous for his influential work in comics, including the acclaimed graphic novels Watchmen, V for Vendetta and From Hell. ... Screenshot of Beneath a Steel Sky, backgrounds courtesy of Dave Gibbons. ... The premiere issue of the series Spoiler warning: The Dark Knight Returns (known as DKR by fans) is a superhero comic book story published by DC Comics between 1985 and 1986, starring Batman. ... Frank Miller (born January 27, 1957) is an American writer, artist and film director best known for his film noir-style comic book stories. ...

At Marvel Comics, the commonly-used milestone marking the end of the Bronze Age is Secret Wars. Secret Wars (full title Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars) is the name of a twelve-issue Marvel Comics comic book limited series produced between 1984 and 1985, and a Mattel toy line that reflected the series. ...

Noted Bronze Age talents

NOTE: This is not a definitive list whatsoever. These are merely people who have represented a strong fan following and have been involved with some of the greatest and/or most influential projects of the Bronze Age.

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Mike Kaluta is an American comic book artist. ... The Shadow is a fictional character created by Walter B. Gibson. ... American comic book artist, particularly known for his work at Marvel Comics in the 1970s. ... Doctor Strange is a sorcerer, featured in Marvel Comics. ... Jack Kirby (August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994) was one of the most influential, recognizable, and prolific artists in American comic books. ... It has been suggested that Tales of the New Gods be merged into this article or section. ... Mister Miracle is a DC Comics superhero created by Jack Kirby, originally as part of The Fourth World series of titles. ... The Demon is a DC Comics superhero series created by comic book master, Jack Kirby. ... A legion of intelligent tigers force Kamandi to fight an intelligent gorilla. ... The Eternals are a fictional race of superhumans in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Frank Miller (born January 27, 1957) is an American writer, artist and film director best known for his film noir-style comic book stories. ... For people who perform risky stunts as a profession, see stunt performer. ... George Pérez (born June 9, 1954 in The Bronx, New York) is a Puerto Rican-American illustrator and writer of comic books. ... The Teen Titans (also The New Teen Titans, The New Titans, and The Titans) is a team of comic book superheroes in the DC Comics universe. ... Marshall Rogers is a comic book artist who has worked for Marvel and DC Comics since the 1970s. ... Cover of Detective Comics #27 (May 1939). ... Star Slammers graphic novel (1983) Walter or, usually, Walt Simonson (born September 2, 1946) is a comic book writer and artist. ... Manhunter may refer to: Manhunter, an individual who hunts human beings for sport or profit. ... Thor battles his evil step-brother, Loki. ... 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House of Mystery was a horror anthology comic book series published by DC Comics from 1951 to 1983. ... The House of Secrets #92 (July 1971), introducing Swamp Thing. ... Mike Zeck in an American comic book illustrator. ... Captain America, the alter ego of Steve Rogers,[2] is a fictional comic-book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. ... The Punisher is a fictional vigilante and anti-hero in the Marvel Comics Universe. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... The Legion of Super-Heroes is a DC Comics superhero team. ...

Key issues of the Bronze Age

DC Comics

Marvel Comics Jonah Hex is a western comic book anti-hero, created by writer John Albano and artist Tony DeZuniga, and published by DC Comics. ... Crisis on Infinite Earths was a 12-issue comic book limited series (identified as a 12 part maxi-series) and crossover event, produced by DC Comics in 1985 in order to simplify their fifty-year-old continuity. ... For other uses, see Supergirl (disambiguation). ... Crisis on Infinite Earths was a 12-issue comic book limited series (identified as a 12 part maxi-series) and crossover event, produced by DC Comics in 1985 in order to simplify their fifty-year-old continuity. ... Barry Allen is a fictional character, a superhero in the DC Comics universe and the second Flash. ... Cover of Detective Comics #27 (May 1939). ... Neal Adams (born June 6, 1941, Governors Island, Manhattan, New York City) is an American comic book and commercial artist best known for his highly naturalistic style of illustration. ... It has been suggested that Tales of the New Gods be merged into this article or section. ... Jack Kirby (August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994) was one of the most influential, recognizable, and prolific artists in American comic books. ... Wonder Woman is a fictional DC Comics superheroine co-created by William Moulton Marston and wife Elizabeth Holloway Marston. ...

The Amazing Spider-Man is the title of both a comic book published by Marvel Comics and a daily newspaper comic strip. ... The Amazing Spider-Man is the title of both a comic book published by Marvel Comics and a daily newspaper comic strip. ... Adventure into Fear #20 (February, 1974). ... The Amazing Spider-Man is the title of both a comic book published by Marvel Comics and a daily newspaper comic strip. ... Gwendolyn Gwen Stacy[1] is a fictional character that has been a supporting character in Marvel Comics’ Spider-Man series. ... The Green Goblin is a Marvel Comics supervillain and an archenemy of Spider-Man. ... The Punisher is a fictional vigilante and anti-hero in the Marvel Comics Universe. ... Ben Reilly (also the Scarlet Spider and the second Spider-Man) is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe. ... Hither came Conan, the Cimmerian, black-haired, sullen-eyed, sword in hand, a thief, a reaver, a slayer, with gigantic melancholies and gigantic mirth, to tread the jeweled thrones of the Earth under his sandalled feet. ... This article is about the Marvel Comics superhero. ... Frank Miller (born January 27, 1957) is an American writer, artist and film director best known for his film noir-style comic book stories. ... Elektra Natchios, usually known only by her first name Elektra, is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. ... The Defenders are a Marvel Comics superhero group — usually presented as a non-team of individualistic outsiders each known for following their own agendas — that usually battles mystic and supernatural threats. ... The Fantastic Four is a fictional American team of comic-book superheroes in the Marvel Comics universe. ... John Lindley Byrne (born July 6, 1950) is a British-born naturalised American author and artist of comic books. ... Cover to Giant-Size X-Men #1. ... Luke Cage, a. ... This is a list of comic books set in the fictional Star Wars universe. ... Tomb of Dracula is a horror comic book published by Marvel Comics from April 1972 to August 1979. ... Tomb of Dracula is a horror comic book published by Marvel Comics from April 1972 to August 1979. ... Blade (Eric Brooks) is a fictional superhero. ... Cover to Uncanny X-Men #141. ...

Timeline of the Bronze Age

1969-1979

• 1969: Robin leaves Batman to attend college.

• October 1970: Marvel Comics begins publishing Conan The Barbarian.

• 1970: DC Comics begins publishing Jack Kirby's Fourth World titles beginning with Jimmy Olsen and continuing with The New Gods, The Forever People and Mister Miracle.

• 1971: The Comics Code is revised.

• 1971: DC Comics introduces the character of Swamp Thing in its House of Secrets title.

• 1971: Clark Kent becomes a newscaster at WGBS-TV.

• 1972: Marvel begins to publish Tomb of Dracula.

• 1972: Luke Cage becomes the first African American superhero to receive his own series in Hero for Hire #1.

• 1973: The death of Gwen Stacy in Amazing Spider-Man #121.

• 1973: The absurdist Howard the Duck makes his first appearance in comics and would be one of the most popular non-superheroes ever. He would get his own series in 1976 and he would graduate to his own daily newspaper strip and a 1986 film.

• 1974: First appearance of Wolverine in Incredible Hulk #181.

• 1975: Giant-Size X-Men #1 by Len Wein and Dave Cockrum introduces the "all-new, all-different X-Men."

• 1977: Dave Sim launches Cerebus independent of the major publishers, the longest running mini-series (300 issues) in comics as well as the longest run by one artist on a comic book series.

• 1978: At the request of Roy Thomas, Marvel releases Star Wars, based on the hit movie, and it quickly becomes one of the best-selling books of the era.

• 1978: DC cancels over half of its titles in the so-called DC Implosion.

• 1979: DC publishes The World of Krypton, the first comic book mini-series, which gave publishers a new flexibility with titles.

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• 1980: First issue of DC Comics' The New Teen Titans whose success at revitalizing a previously underperforming property would lead to the idea of revamping the entire DC Universe.

• 1982: Marvel publishes Contest of Champions, the first "cross-over event" to feature all of Marvel's major superheroes.

• 1982: The G.I. Joe comic book is launched by Marvel Comics and becomes one of the most successful titles of the decade.

• 1984: Marvel publishes Secret Wars, the first 12-issue miniseries ever published in the history of the company, and a toy line is created to complement the series.

• 1985: DC begins publishing Crisis on Infinite Earths eliminating much of DC's fifty year continuity.

• 1985: In the aftermath of Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC cancels The Flash, Superman, and Wonder Woman.

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See also

• Golden Age of Comic Books
• Silver Age of Comic Books
• Modern Age of Comic Books
• Crisis on Infinite Earths