Vulgar in Design and Tawdry in Color: The Origin of Comic Books in the Platinum Age

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  @Brianna-eo8nu · 6 years ago (edited)

  “Platinum age” sounds like the most badass title for an era of something.

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• OH

  @Oheao · 6 years ago (edited)

  The history of newspaper comics is, strangely, almost entirely ignored by comic book fans.

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• CH

  @Chandasouk · 6 years ago

  "Oh, hi guys. You caught me dusting off my platinum album plaques. Speaking of platinum..."

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• SE

  @serotoninsyndrome · 6 years ago

  Clicked the link because of The Yellow Kid. I always found him to be something out of nightmares for some reason.<br><br>Love the channel by the way, I&apos;ve been on a binge since it was recommended to me about two weeks ago. Keep up the awesome work!

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• MA

  @markukeley2924 · 6 years ago

  Okay, I can see Yellow Kid Mania flooding your artist inbox: &quot;Chris in a nightshirt.&quot; &nbsp;Had no idea that Yellow Journalism was connected to the Y-Kid!

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• DA

  @davidtdunlop · 6 years ago

  Fun fact: The first ever comic book released was here in my home town; Glasgow, Scotland. ‘Glasgow Looking Glass’ ran from 1825-1826.

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• HO

  @Howdoyouchangepf · 6 years ago

  What you said about billboards <br>Is what the next generation is gonna say about us hating and making fun of online ads

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• MI

  @MiloKuroshiro · 6 years ago (edited)

  Thank you for this episode Chris! The Platinum Age is barely talked about and it&apos;s hard to find material about it. That&apos;s amazing! I really enjoy these more historical driven episodes

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• PA

  @paulattardo3024 · 6 years ago

  Loved this topic, thanks Chris. You&apos;re right, the platinum and Victorian age is &nbsp;definitely not discussed as much as it should. Comic history is fascinating and can&apos;t wait for your Popeye review. We know it&apos;s coming eventually!

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• DA

  @DarkINsides06 · 6 years ago (edited)

  Hi, would you ever do a video on the history of Popeye? Been following Comic Tropes since 2018, you&apos;re always a breath of fresh air. Your channel&apos;s really insightful, entertaining, &amp; educational on Comics as a medium. Thank you!

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• AL

  @allluckyseven · 6 years ago

  McCay&apos;s illustrations are ridiculously good. So full of movement and character...

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• GL

  @glennross85 · 6 years ago

  &quot;Nemo journeying to slumber land to visit Morpheus The Lord of the Dreams&quot;<br>Why does that sound familiar?

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