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10 Bronze Age Marvel Comics That Are Surprisingly Dark

While fans may be used to reading darker storylines in modern comics, Marvel released quite a few iconic Bronze Age issues that set the standard.

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10 Best Bronze Age Flash Comics

During DC's Bronze Age, from 1970 to 1985, Barry Allen battled the Reverse-Flash and saved the multiverse, paving the way for a new Flash.

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10 Darkest Bronze Age DC Comics, Ranked

The Bronze Age of comics was a dark shift for many great heroes. Nowhere was this as true as in DC Comics.

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10 Best Bronze Age Green Arrow Comics

From his team-up with Green Lantern, his first solo series, and his retconned character post-Crisis, discover Green Arrow's best Bronze Age comics.

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10 Batman Costumes That Deserve A Comeback

Short-lived costumes that Batman wore in the Bronze Age, Kingdom Come, and more should return in DC's current comics.

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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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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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10 Deadly Marvel Villains No One Remembers

Obscure Marvel villains from the Silver and Bronze Ages, who may not be as popular as Doctor Doom or Green Goblin, can be just as dangerous.

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Every Era Of DC Comics, Ranked

From the Golden Age to the New 52, DC Comics is known for their eras and the characters and iconic comics that defined them.

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10 Most Cringeworthy DC Bronze Age Covers

The Bronze Age was a period of innovation and growth for DC Comics. Looking back, some of the era's cover art is downright cringeworthy.

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10 Things You Didn't Know About The DC Implosion Of 1978

Various circumstances led to the infamous DC Implosion of 1978 which saw layoffs and the cancelations of many DC comic books.

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10 Most Cringeworthy Marvel Bronze Age Covers

The Bronze Age of Marvel Comics is filled with classic covers that helped define the era. These aren't those covers.

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In The Midst of DC Expanding Its Line, Something Went Awry

A shift in the market during the 1970s cut short the DC Explosion and triggered the brutal DC Implosion, greatly reducing the company's comic line.

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10 Best Western Comics From Marvel's Bronze Age

While the western renaissance lasted, fans enjoyed the thrills of the Old West in the Bronze Age pages of Marvel Comics.

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10 Best Gil Kane Covers From Marvel's Bronze Age

Gil Kane's distinctive artwork featured active, lean figures and detailed musculature that helped propel Marvel through the Bronze Age of Comics.

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DC: 10 Bronze Age Comics That Still Need TV Or Movie Adaptations

Often overlooked as source material for adaptations is DC's Bronze Age of Comics. Within this era, some comics are begging for an adaptation.

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Marvel: 10 Bronze Age Comics That Should Be Adapted In The MCU

The MCU has never shied away from taking its cues from the comics, and these ten stories are ripe for adaptation.

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10 Marvel Heroes You Didn't Realize Debuted In The 1970s

The Bronze Age was a transitional period for Marvel with the introduction of several characters that teased where comics were heading in the future.

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