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A composite image of Alfred Pennyworth and his supervillain alter ego The Outsider in DC Comics
That Time Alfred Died And Came Back As Batman's Goofiest Supervillain

Despite being created to be Bruce Wayne's closest confidant, Alfred Pennyworth has a history as Batman's strangest Silver Age villain.

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Justice League meets Justice Society as Barry Allen Flash meets Jay Garrick
10 Silver Age DC Characters Better Than Their Golden Age Counterparts

Barry Allen's Flash launched the Silver Age, an era that largely updated versions of DC's Golden Age characters with new, sci-fi-inspired twists.

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10 Golden Age DC Characters Better Than Their Silver Age Counterparts

Golden Age versions of Flash, Wonder Woman and other Justice Society heroes are actually superior to their Silver Age counterparts in many ways.

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X-Men '63
The Forgotten Power Of X-Men '63

In 1963, the X-Men weren't a top-selling comic. However, the groundwork the series laid overhauled Marvel Comics' future.

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Vincent D'Onofrio as Kingpin in front of KIngpin and Spiderman SIlver Age
How Kingpin’s First Appearances Shaped Him Into Becoming One of Spider-Man’s Greatest Enemies

How did Stan Lee's introduction of the Kingpin in the Silver Age of Comics craft him into one of Spider-Man's greatest foes?

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Green Arrow fires an arrow beside Green Arrow being held up by the JLA in various comics
10 Best Silver Age Green Arrow Comics

From Oliver Queen's new origin and backstory to his battles with Clock King and more, discover the most compelling Silver Age Green Arrow comics.

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A split image of Action Comics' first appearance of Brainiac, Fantastic Four #1, and Showcase #4 from DC and Marvel's Silver Age
10 Harsh Realities Of Reading Silver Age Comics

DC and Marvel have a rich history worth diving into, but even the biggest comic fans can struggle to get through the Silver Age.

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A split image of Marvel Boy (Vol. 2) #3, Squadron Supreme, and House Of X from Marvel Comics
10 Most Philosophical Marvel Comics

Beneath the galactic brawls, Marvel's characters are perfect vehicles to explore philosophy, answering real-world questions with a fantastical lens.

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A split image of All-Star Comics #8, Action Comics #1, and Detective Comics #27 from DC Comics
10 Best DC Comics Hero Debuts

From Superman's debut in the Golden Age to the emergence of the New Teen Titans, the first appearances of DC's best heroes are so memorable.

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The Flash #123 (left), Showcase #4 (center) and The Flash #114 (right) are among the best Silver Age Flash comics.
10 Best Silver Age Flash Comics

By the end of the '50s, The Flash entered a new era known as the Silver Age, with many iconic issues appearing during this time.

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Split Image: Aquabeast, Superboy-Prime, and Microwave Man in DC Comics
10 Powerful DC Villains Who Disappeared Without A Trace

DC has introduced a litany of well-known, powerful supervillains, from Superboy-Prime to Solaris, who have simply disappeared from comics.

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10 Worst Writing Decisions In DC History

DC publishes amazing superhero comics but terrible creative decisions led to ill-advised reboots like the New 52 and reimagining The Flash as a killer

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Left to right: the cover to Avengers 6 featuring the Avengers battling the Masters of Evil, the cover to Avengers 2 featuring the Avengers battling the Space Phantom, and the cover to Avengers 88 featuring the Avengers rushing Psyklop
10 Weirdest Details From Early Avengers Comics

It wasn't always smooth sailing in the earliest Avengers comics; it was sometimes a bizarre experience.

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Split image of Silver Age Spectre, Flash, and Green Lantern.
10 Best Silver Age Comics On DC Universe Infinite Right Now

The Silver Age of Comics produced some of the best comic books in history, and DC Universe Infinite has some of the most popular issues available.

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10 Silver Age Comics A Superman: Space Age Sequel Should Be Inspired By

Superman: Space Age is taking inspiration from the Silver Age of DC Comics and these Man of Steel narratives should provide further guidance.

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The Avengers don their Silver Age costumes and battle each other in Avengers War Across Time covers 1-3
9 Biggest Reveals From Avengers: War Across Time (So Far)

Avengers: War Across Time offers a nostalgic trip to the Silver Age of Marvel Comics, revealing much about the team as they battle Kang.

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10 Spider-Man Comics That Aged Poorly
15 Spider-Man Comics That Aged Poorly

Spidey's been swinging since the 1960s. Marvel's stories, allies, and enemies have changed a lot since. Some Spider-Man stories just don't hold up.

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Swordsman, Doctor Strange and Wolverine on the New Avengers, and Ghost Rider fighting Iron Man
10 Most Underrated Avengers Comics, Ranked

Some of the greatest Avengers comics, especially from the Silver and Bronze Ages, are often overlooked and completely underrated by most fans.

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Composite image of Kara Danvers in the Arrowverse looking upset, Supergirl crying with a kitten licking her hand, and Supergirl fixating on Cat Grant's chest, all superimposed over the Crest of the House of El
10 Cringiest Things About Supergirl

The Maiden of Might is an icon, but parts of Supergirl's background and some of her choices in DC Comics are cringey and uncomfortable for fans.

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10 Best Supergirl Legion of Super-Heroes Comics

While Supergirl's infrequently appeared with the Legion of Super-Heroes, her stories are among some of the weirdest and best.

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