The Silver Age
1956-1970
The Bronze Age
1970-1985
Modern Comics
1986 - Present
Creators
Heroes and Villains
100
This comic book is considered to mark the beginning of the Silver Age of Comics
What is Showcase #4
100
Many consider this character's death in Amazing Spider-Man to be the beginning of the Bronze Age of Comics.
Who is Gwen Stacy
100
DC Comics began the modern age by simplifying its 50-year continuity in this 12-issue series from Marv Wolfman and George Perez
What is Crisis on Infinite Earths
100
They created the Fantastic Four in 1961
Who is Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
100
This character is the first and most popular superhero in the world and has also been the subject of radio shows, broadway plays, popular music, and movies since the late 30s.
Who is Superman
200
This body created and enforced a strict set of regulations regarding what is considered appropriate content for comic books.
What is the Comics Code Authority
200
Revisions to the Comics Code allowed for many new horror titles, including this one featuring the king of vampires
What is Tomb of Dracula
200
This publisher exploded onto the scene after an exodus of top artistic talent from Marvel Comics created it in 1992
What is Image Comics
200
This renowned editor is best know for his work overseeing the Superman and Batman titles at DC
Who is Julie Schwartz
200
This armored mastermind first appeared as the villain in Fantastic Four #4
Who is Doctor Doom
300
The first Silver Age teams of heroes from Marvel and DC
What is The Fantastic Four and Justice League of America
300
This character was one of DC's first black superheroes and started as a substitute or backup for Hal Jordan.
Who is John Stewart
300
This DC comic featured lead characters Jesse Custer, Cassidy, and Tulip O'Hare.
What is Preacher
300
This writer and artist has worked on many mainstream and independent comics such as Grimjack, Scout, and Jonah Hex
Who is Tim Truman
300
The name of the loose association of Flash villains including Captain Cold, Mirror Master, and The Trickster
What is The Rogues
400
Created in 1962, this company is most famous for its licensed animated characters from Walt Disney, Warner Brothers, and Hanna-Babera
What is Gold Key (Whitman also accepted)
400
This comic book was the first joint publishing venture between Marvel and DC
What is Marvelous Wizard of Oz
400
This is the identity of the character who wore the guise of Hobgoblin through most of the 80s and 90s
Who is Jason Macendale
400
This Eisner Award-winning creator is known for his work on Beasts of Burden, Dork, and Milk and Cheese
Who is Evan Dorkin
400
This fin-headed alien has been a nemesis of the Justice League since 1960
Who is Despero
500
Adam Strange was a regular in this title from issues 53 -100 and issues 102.
What is Mystery in Space
500
These two heroes, one from China and the other from Ireland, were introduced in Marvel's first ever limited series
Who are Collective Man and Shamrock
500
In 1995, this was the last comic book company founded by Jim Shooter.
What is Broadway Comics
500
This prolific Golden Age artist was known for his dynamic cover art, especially on Timely Comics titles featureing Sub-Mariner, Captain America, and Human Torch
Who is Alex Schomburg
500
Avengers butler Edwin Jarvis once donned this identity as the frontman for Ultron's Masters of Evil.
Who is The Crimson Cowl
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