| Golden Age of Comic Books | |
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| Time span | 1938 – 1956 |
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| Preceded by | Platinum Age of Comic Books |
| Followed by | Silver Age of Comic Books |
The Golden Age of Comic Books describes an era in the history of American comic books from 1938 to 1956. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly increased in popularity. The superhero archetype was created and many well-known characters were introduced, including Superman, Batman, Robin, Captain Marvel, Captain America, and Wonder Woman.