The Golden Age
In the Great Depression and World War II era the first Superhero Comics appeared, the most popular being Superman, Batman, Captain Marvel, Wonder Woman and Captain America.
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Famous quotes containing the words golden age, golden and/or age:
“The golden age, when rambunctious spirits were regarded as the source of evil.”
—Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)
“Eyes that last I saw in tears
Through division
Here in death’s dream kingdom
The golden vision reappears
I see the eyes but not the tears
This is my affliction”
—T.S. (Thomas Stearns)
“Not even old age knows how to love death.”
—Sophocles (497–406/5 B.C.)