What is the SA cut off?

[forcomics-migration]

Hope this isn't too much of a newbie question:

 

With series, like DD that start SA, but have a long run into other ages, is the whole series considered SA or is there a cut off when they slip into BA?

 

If so, what is it?

 

DT

[blowout]

The easiest cut off to consider for the Silver Age is the end of 1969. As you move into the 1970's books are considered to be Bronze Age.

[supapimp]

this is back in the "golden age" when the forum was fun with less chatting, non informative posts, and graemlins ! enjoy:

 

http://boards.collectors-society.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=bronze&Number=27506&page=&view=&sb=&o=&fpart=1&vc=1

[blowout]

Hey, stop your whining and start some interesting threads.

[supapimp]

start some interesting threads

 

why? so they can get hijaked?

[blowout]

[Illiterati-migration]

why? so they can get hijaked?

 

Hey! Speaking of hijacked, how about Greggy's mom???

[greggy]

 

No momma jokes you !

[forcomics-migration]

Thanks for the link!

 

Great thread.

 

DT

[Zonker]

Yep, this was the thread that sucked me into these forums. And if you'll allow me to focus in on the part of the thread that speaks to Silver-to-Bronze transitions,

here 'tis.

 

For the specific case of Daredevil, I'll second sullypython's recommendation of

Daredevil 81 - Nov/1971 - (Black Widow team ups begin)

 

Cheers,

Z.

[aardvark88]

DD 81 squarebound. Black Widow team up begins:

[forcomics-migration]

What exactly is "squarebound?" I've seen it referred to several times. but never defined.

 

DT

[supapimp]

squarebounds are e.g. ASM 102, DD 81, thor 193, avengers 93, and any Giant Sized issues. most SA & BA annuals are squarebounds, more than the normal alotted pages in a comic book, usually 52 pages.

[PovertyRow]

What exactly is "squarebound?" I've seen it referred to several times. but never defined.

 

Your average comic book is "saddle stitched" - that is, the pages are all folded individually and then two staples (or one in WWII days) are stapled as close to the fold as is possible (lot of misses) - basically your everyday comic book.

 

A Squarebound has ther pages setup in such a way that they are kind of "stacked" instead of all having a common fold. More like a paperback book. The result is a real "spine" that is thick and flat. While stapled (with larger, thicker staples) the inner pages are glued to the cover. The result is a flat edged cover that looks more like a paperback book than a regular comic with the pages just folded and stapled.

[vic6string]

Supapimp said:

 

"this is back in the "golden age" when the forum was fun with less chatting, non informative posts..."

 

I am with you pimp. I was one of the original regulars on these boards just after it went up, but I had to dedicate most of my time elsewhere late last year. After a few months off, I came back, but these boards are a whole different place. I check in now, and a topic will have 70 replies, but 65 of those will have nothing to do with the topic. I am getting tired of weeding through all the individual conversations and arguments, especially those that have nothing to do with comics. That is what email and instant messages are for. I have noticed that alot of the old regulars rarely post anymore (if they post at all). I can't say I blame them. I actually find myself posting a little more in the sportscard boards now because at least they stay on topic. I know this post will probably drop me to one star, and make me the target of all sorts of flaming, but I know I am not alone and I have to vent!

[aardvark88]

Some posters are having a contest to catch the #1 poster by arbitrarily talking about sports or world news. Lots of posts with no type at all. Just flaming, smiley faces, sad faces, etc. It has become a matter of stats. Person feels they MUST post 50 /day even if they don't say anything after working an 8 hr shift.