Spiderman Bronze Age Comics

Thanks to the recent film adaptations of Spiderman starring Toby Maguire and Kirsten Dunst, everybody is now familiar with the story of this character. Prior to the movies, Spiderman was already a household name because of its animated TV shows. Nevertheless, it was the movies that catapulted Spiderman to stardom, eclipsing Batman and Superman. Spiderman now has a following beyond the comic book enthusiasts.

Created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, the Amazing Spiderman/Peter Parker made his debut in the comic book world in 1962. It instantly became a success. Who could resist that endearing nerd mutated by a radioactive spider? Steve Ditko continued drawing this webby character in a time referred to as the Silver Age of Comics. When John Romita, Sr. took over in 1966, he was able to witness the comic book world transition to the Bronze Age.

The Bronze Age of Comic Books featured much darker elements in the comic plots. Precious for this distinguishing feature that later ushered in the Modern Age, Amazing Spiderman Bronze Age comics are very much in demand. Serious comic book collectors would give their eye-teeth for vintage Amazing Spiderman Bronze Age comics. There are also rare Amazing Spiderman Bronze Age comics with beautiful art cover bearing Romita's signature that are very valuable.

If you want your children to seriously get into comic book collecting, give them vintage Spiderman Bronze Age comics from the seventies. They will definitely recognize them as excellent and meaningful presents.This way, you and your children could share something special together. Also, they would learn to appreciate items that figured in your childhood.