100 Years of Comic History: The Complete Story Explained

00:00 - Intro: From Trash Cans to BillionsHow did cheap 10-cent magazines turn into a multi-billion dollar global empire? From the birth of Superman in the Golden Age to the massive success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the history of comic books is a wild ride full of secrets, controversies, and legendary creators. In this deep dive on Comic Station, we take you through the entire 100-year history of comic books. We explore how iconic characters like Batman, Spider-Man, and Wonder Woman were created and how they survived government censorship, bankruptcy, and changing times. What is your favorite era of comics? The classic Golden Age or the gritty Modern Age? Let’s discuss in the comments below! 👇 Subscribe to Comic Station for more comic book lore and history. Hit the bell icon to stay updated on our latest documentaries. Like this video if you love the world of Marvel and DC! #ComicBookHistory #Marvel #DCComics #ComicStation #SuperheroLore #GoldenAgeComics #MCU #Batman #SpiderMan #ComicBookEvolution #HistoryOfComics #StanLee #JackKirby 00:00 - Intro: From Trash Cans to Billions 01:31 - What is a Comic? 03:22 - The Newspaper War & The Yellow Kid 05:11 - 1933: The First Comic Book Ever Made 07:02 - 1937: The Birth of Original Stories 07:47 - 1938: Superman & The Superhero Revolution 08:43 - The Golden Age of Comics 09:12 - 1939: Batman & The Dark Knight's Arrival 10:12 - WWII: Captain America Punches Hitle 11:51 - Post-War Crisis: The Rise of Horror & Gore 13:52 - 1954: The Trial That Almost Killed Comics 15:10 - Censorship & The Comics Code Authority (CCA) 16:22 - 1956: The Silver Age & The Flash 17:47 - Stan Lee & The Marvel Revolution 20:10 - The 1970s: The Bronze Age & Real World Issues 22:27 - 1973: The Death of Gwen Stacy 23:58 - The 1980s: The Dark Age of Comics 26:10 - The 90s: Financial Bubble & Marvel’s Bankruptcy 27:17 - The Birth of the MCU 28:21 - 1992: The Death of Superman & Bane 29:05 - Vertigo: Comics for Adults 30:10 - DC vs. Marvel: Two Different Philosophies 31:38 - Image Comics: The Creator Revolution 23:09 - Dark Horse Comics: 32:31 - Conclusion: The Modern Myths