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A loosely defined period in comics between 1946 and 1956 (roughly the end of the Golden Age of Comics) where science-fiction stories, many of them dealing with atomic power, dominated the medium of comics.
Comic book cover art that depicts a character physically restrained, most commonly with ropes or chains, and sometimes gagged. A popular exploitation theme during the Golden Age of Comics, bondage covers became more subdued and rare during the days of the Comics Code Authority (CCA). After the CCA's demise they have seen a revival with the proliferation of variant covers.
The Bronze Age of comic books was set roughly between 1970 - 1985.
The eating of another of the same species.
Those who try to silence others.
A marketing campaign in the 1970s from DC which ended in the cancellation of many series.
A genre that is popular for adult comics. Like horror, it is often a victim of censorship.
The first era in comic books. They became widespread and popular and many still popular comic book icons made their debut, beginning in the mid 1930s and ending around the mid-1950s.
Scary stories.
The lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. Many modern comic book characters have been associated with this grouping.
An age of comics which has lasted from mid-1980's to the present days.
The absence of clothing, usually employed in fiction for either erotic or comedic situations.
The most intimate act of any animals (including humans) is often present in Comic Books. According to Freud, along with aggression, sex is what drives every action. Humanity, like every other being on the planet has an ever present urge to reproduce.
The Silver Age is often credited as starting with the first appearance of the new Flash, Barry Allen, in Showcase #4. Includes all comic books published during the period of 1956 to 1970.
As an industry which has traditionally been focused on a younger audience, certain social statements have occasionally been issued by the comic book companies through stories involving comic book characters. As such drug use is almost universally regarded as a dangerous activity that affects not only the individual but also facilitates a criminal industry.
Torture is defined as inflicting physical or psychological pain on a person, normally to gather information. As in any other medium, it is often used in comics.
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