When Did the Silver Age of Comic Books end?

It is hard to pick a specific date as the end of the Silver Age of Comics.  Most historians say the era ended around 1970 – 1972.  Some historians point to the last 12 cent comic being published (1969); in 1970, comics were 15 cents.

Other historians point to April 1970 when a new creative team was attached to Green Lantern due to reduced sales.    Finally, other historians point to 1972 when Gwen Stacy – Spiderman’s girlfriend was killed by the Green Lantern.

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What are the most expensive and sought out Silver Age Comic Books?

One of the best books about comic books is the Overstreet Comic Book Guide.  Besides having interesting articles, it lists current prices for the majority of American Comic Books printed.  If you don’t have a copy, you should buy one.  According to the 2008 edition, these are the most popular Silver Age Comic Books.

Amazing Fantasy	15	Marvel	First appearance of Spider-Man
Showcase	4	DC Comics	First appearance of Barry Allen as the Flash
Fantastic Four	1	Marvel	First appearance of the Fantastic Four
Amazing Spiderman	1	Marvel	Spider-Man gets his own series
Incredible Hulk	1	Marvel	First appearance of the Hulk
X-Men	1	Marvel	First appearance of X-Men
Showcase	8	DC Comics	Second Silver Age appearance of the Flash
Journey Into Mystery	83	Marvel	First appearance of Thor
Showcase	9	DC Comics	Lois Lane stars in her own adventure
The Flash	105	DC Comics	First Flash comic book since Flash Comics was cancelled with issue #104
Tales of Suspense	39	Marvel	First appearance of Iron Man
Brave and the bold	28	DC Comics	First appearance of the Justice League of America
Adventure Comics	247	DC Comics	Superboy meets the Legion of Super-Heroes
Justice League of America	1	DC Comics	First Issue
Showcase	22	DC Comics	First appearance of Silver Age Green Lantern
Fantastic Four	5	Marvel	First appearance of Dr. Doom
Tales to Astonish	27	Marvel	First appearance of Hank Pym
Fantastic Four	2	Marvel	Second appearance of the Fantastic Four, first appearance of the Skrulls
Green Lantern	1	DC Comics	First issue
Amazing Spider-Man	2	Marvel	First appearance of the Vulture
Action Comics	252	DC Comics	First appearance of Kara “Supergirl” Zor-El

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