Modern Age of Comic Books
The Modern Age of Comic Books is a period in the history of American superhero comic books which began in the mid-1980s and continues through the present day. During approximately the first 15 years of this period, many comic book characters were redesigned, creators gained prominence in the industry, independent comics flourished, and larger publishing houses became more commercialized.
Spawn #1 – cover art by Todd McFarlane
History of American comics
The history of American comics began in the 19th century in mass print media, in the era of sensationalist journalism, where newspaper comics served as further entertainment for mass readership. In the 20th century, comics became an autonomous art medium and an integral part of American culture.
Harvey Comics' Speed Comics #32 (May 1944), cover art by Alex Schomburg
Cover of the New York World, owned by Joseph Pulitzer, Christmas 1899.
The Yellow Kid published in the New York Journal from 8 November 1896.