Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2020 11:13:43 GMT -5
If Wikipedia is accurate, the Golden Age of Comics is generally accepted to be 1938 to 1956; the Silver Age of Comics is generally accepted to be 1956 to 1970; and the Bronze Age of Comics is generally accepted to be 1970 to 1984 (probably my favourite era). The Modern Age began in 1984 - and is still going, seemingly for all eternity.
I am not that keen on such designations necessarily as they imply a certain quality (or lack of). Every era has good and bad comics. I've read some tedious books from the 1930s-50s. And while some claim everything older is better, I've read some cracking modern titles. I am not that keen on the designations because they seem to be equated with the medals given out at the Olympics.
However, this poll is about which one rolls off the tongue more naturally. Which one sounds better? It's not about your favourite era or stories, but about which one sounds right.
Golden Age sounds too perfectionist for me. Gold is valuable. Golden Age makes it sound like every book from that era is beyond reproach. Same as if someone discusses a 'golden age of law and order' or 'golden age of cinema'. Gold implies superiority. I don't like that.
Silver Age sounds right. It rolls off the tongue naturally. So that gets my vote.
Bronze Age may represent one of my favourite eras, but to me, it reminds me of how a bronze medal winner in the Olympics comes third. Who really wants to be third? And does anyone even invest in bronze? Some may, but I see more ads on TV for gold and silver investment.
Out of the designations, I think Silver Age of Comic Books sounds the best! The matter of which era is the best (or your favourite) is another matter, one we've discussed many times - and will no doubt discuss in the future.
I am not that keen on such designations necessarily as they imply a certain quality (or lack of). Every era has good and bad comics. I've read some tedious books from the 1930s-50s. And while some claim everything older is better, I've read some cracking modern titles. I am not that keen on the designations because they seem to be equated with the medals given out at the Olympics.
However, this poll is about which one rolls off the tongue more naturally. Which one sounds better? It's not about your favourite era or stories, but about which one sounds right.
Golden Age sounds too perfectionist for me. Gold is valuable. Golden Age makes it sound like every book from that era is beyond reproach. Same as if someone discusses a 'golden age of law and order' or 'golden age of cinema'. Gold implies superiority. I don't like that.
Silver Age sounds right. It rolls off the tongue naturally. So that gets my vote.
Bronze Age may represent one of my favourite eras, but to me, it reminds me of how a bronze medal winner in the Olympics comes third. Who really wants to be third? And does anyone even invest in bronze? Some may, but I see more ads on TV for gold and silver investment.
Out of the designations, I think Silver Age of Comic Books sounds the best! The matter of which era is the best (or your favourite) is another matter, one we've discussed many times - and will no doubt discuss in the future.
