Recommended Golden Age Comics
This is a list of Golden Age comic stories that I think are among the best.
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Some of the best Golden Age Superman stories were not ones where the Man of Steel fought supervillains, but where he acted as a force for social change. This issue where he takes on prison conditions typifies such stories of the period.
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The first appearance of Batman, 'The Case of the Chemical Syndicate' is a mystery featuring the grim avenger we've all come to know and love.
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The "Bat-Man" takes on a ring of jewel thieves masterminded by Frenchy Blake.
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The "Bat-Man" becomes "Batman".
He meets his first nemesis - Doctor Death!
For the first time he uses the Batsuit and the Utility Belt!
All of this, and Batman is shot!
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This story introduces the Batgyro (Batplane) and the Batarang.
It also introduces Bruce Wayne's fiance, Julie Madison.
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The second story of the issue,'Superman Champions Universal Peace!', is the blueprint for many anti-war/weapon themed Superman stories to follow.
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A very believable story about Superman taking on a political blackmailers.
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Batman encounters his first arch-enemy: Hugo Strange!
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A 'film-noir' style Batman story.
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Not as good as some of the earlier Batman stories, but essential for Robin fans.
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Perhaps the greatest comic book of the Golden Age.
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An action packed issue set in Chinatown.
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The first appearance of Clayface is a classic whodunnit.
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Another mystery Batman and Robin have to solve.
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Batman and Robin take on a corrupt political machine!
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Joker; not dead.
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Professor Strange is back - and this time his plans are more sinister than ever!
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Batman must stop gangsters from looting the nation's gold reserves.
This issue marks the first appearance of the Batplane, Batmobile and the first official mention of Gotham City!
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The return of Clayface is one of the moodiest of the early Batman stories.
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This issue has it all, gangsters, nazis, a giant drill car, and the Red Skull lobbing cherry bombs!
If that's not enough for you - it has the first ever Stan Lee story in it!
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Shock SuspenStories was one of the highlights of the outstanding but short-lived EC Comics.
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Even better than the first issue, this comic includes 'The Patriots!' and 'Halloween!' two of the best Shock SuspenStories!
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Issue #4 features a low key sf story and some film noir inspired tales that are rich in detail. 'Confession', the cover story, has lost none of its impact in 60 years!
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Another top-notch EC Comics anthology.
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The lead story about Superman substituting for Batman while he's injured is one of the better Golden Age team-up stories.
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