Bronze Age of Comic Books
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The Bronze Age of Comic Books is an informal name for a period in the history of American superhero comic books, usually said to run from 1970 to 1985.[1] It follows the Silver Age of Comic Books and is followed by the Modern Age of Comic Books.
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Time span | 1970 – 1985[1] |
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Preceded by | Silver Age of Comic Books (1956–1970) |
Followed by | Modern Age of Comic Books (1985–present) |
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The Bronze Age retained many of the conventions of the Silver Age, with traditional superhero titles remaining the mainstay of the industry. However, a return of darker plot elements and storylines more related to relevant social issues began to flourish during the period, prefiguring the later Modern Age of Comic Books.[citation needed]