Concept » Pulp Fiction appears in 257 issues.
A common comic book genre where the main character(s) travel the globe seeking a discovery. Tintin is a good example of this genre.
Anti-Heroes are characters who perform heroic deeds while often indulging in activities that are considered illegal. Most anti-heroes tend to use methods that are frowned upon by society. Unlike most heroes, many of them do not hesitate killing criminals.
A type of sexual practice that involves bondage, discipline, sadism, and masochism (hence the acronym). Portrayal of BDSM in comics is usually confined to adult publications and erotica, though elements of it occasionally appear in mainstream comics.
Comic book cover art that depicts a character physically restrained, most commonly with ropes or chains, and sometimes gagged. A popular exploitation theme during the Golden Age of Comics, bondage covers became more subdued and rare during the days of the Comics Code Authority (CCA). After the CCA's demise they have seen a revival with the proliferation of variant covers.
Based upon the Cliffhanger Serial films of the 1930's and 1940's, some comic issues have endings where the hero or heroine is in deadly peril. Such suspenseful endings entice the reader to secure the next issue to see what happens.
A Detective is a type of character that solves crimes and mysteries using their mind by examining evidence and clues. They can be a member of law enforcement or freelance.
A pulp inspired universe where the world war has just finished. earth-20 is the home of the science champions of the Society of Super-Heroes.
Opposite world to earth-20, home of the Society of Supercriminals.
The act of spying and espionage.
Universe from DC Comics focusing on Pulp and Noir stories.
Scary stories.
The age in which Conan and his stories takes place.
In 2009, Marvel came out with a good amount of comic books with the "Noir" theme, taking many of their superheroes and placing them in the 1930's. The Noir story-lines remained pretty similar to the character's originals, adding many of their already supporting cast, but there were often unforeseen twists and variants from the original.
Comic books with a mystery to solve.
Modern creations intended as a throwback to the Pulp era but the context of the storytelling is entirely different benefitting from hindsight. Characters created after the rise of the superhero genre are not authentically historic Pulp Heroes.
The absence of clothing, usually employed in fiction for either erotic or comedic situations.
A group of criminals working together to commit illegal acts.
Platinum Age is the term used to describe the time period of 1897-1938, during which early forms of the comic books were published. Platinum Age comics usually are reprint of newspaper strips of the time period, and were found in various larger book like formats with cloth or other types of hard covers.
Today there are a wealth of Golden and Silver Age comic book characters who have fallen into Public Domain. This is a list of such characters.
Futuristic genre of fiction.
A sub-genre of science fiction that melds science fiction and fantasy. Mostly deals with alternate worlds, where steam technology meets futuristic technologies.
The superhero costume is one of the oldest and most vital things any hero can have, it masks the secret identity and shows the world the real hero.
Fantasy sub-genre.
War (Military Conflict) is a genre of comics that emphasizes historical fiction during a wartime setting (particularly during and after World War II). Many of the stories focus on the extreme experiences of soldiers and their combat units under the harshest of conditions.
A genre typically depicting the American Western frontier set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The First World War, fought between the Allies and the Central Powers. It is also popularly known as The Great War and "the war to end all wars". Of course, these two names were used before World War II.
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