1897 to 1937 · Proto-comics and newspaper strips
Platinum Age
first appearances
The pre-superhero era. Newspaper strips (The Yellow Kid, Little Nemo, Krazy Kat) evolve into platinum-age comic books. The form is being invented in real time, and almost nothing on the newsstand looks like what comics will become.
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The Platinum Age — frequently asked
Quick facts about this era and its first appearances.
When was the Platinum Age?
The Platinum Age spans 1897 to 1937.
What is the defining first appearance of the Platinum Age?
The Yellow Kid (1897) is the era's landmark debut.
How many Platinum Age first appearances are in this archive?
This archive currently catalogues 0 character debuts from the Platinum Age.
What defines the Platinum Age?
The pre-superhero era. Newspaper strips (The Yellow Kid, Little Nemo, Krazy Kat) evolve into platinum-age comic books. The form is being invented in real time, and almost nothing on the newsstand looks like what comics will become.