--- product_id: 3852413 title: "The Art of Classic Comics: 100 Postcards From the Fabulous 1950s" price: "32.15 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/3852413-the-art-of-classic-comics-100-postcards-from-the-fabulous store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Art of Classic Comics: 100 Postcards From the Fabulous 1950s **Price:** 32.15 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Art of Classic Comics: 100 Postcards From the Fabulous 1950s - **How much does it cost?** 32.15 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/3852413-the-art-of-classic-comics-100-postcards-from-the-fabulous) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Art of Classic Comics: 100 Postcards From the Fabulous 1950s [Ilex Press] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Art of Classic Comics: 100 Postcards From the Fabulous 1950s Review: Romance or Be Scary, It's Only a Dime - America once had an insatiable lust for the ten-cent color comic book. From modest beginnings before World War II, this highly competitive arm of the publishing industry swelled until hundreds of titles by dozens of publishers sold millions of copies monthly in the early 1950s. All sorts of genres and sub-genres flourished, including romance, war, "weird menace" featuring sadistic villains, and sci-fi, but the biggest category was horror, accounting for fully a third of the total by 1953. In this competitive and varied atmosphere, it took a bold (and sometimes lurid) cover to sell the "book." Ilex Press, which has made a specialty of mining World War II for retro camp and humor (previous card collections include WE CAN DO IT, with Rosie-the-Riveter type propadanda cards; and ARMY CAMP, with surprisingly homoerotic, towel-snapping soldiers), now has given us THE ART OF CLASSIC COMICS, 100 POSTCARDS FROM THE FABULOUS FIFTIES. The title is a slight exaggeration (the actual time span is 1947 to 1963), but this is a wonderful collection all the same. Titles such as WARFRONT, HEART THROBS, OPERATION PERIL, BAFFLING MYSTERIES, BADGE OF JUSTICE, and the highly admired and reviled CRIME DOES NOT PAY show the variety of genres available to any kid (or adult) with a few dimes in postwar America. The cards measure about 4 by 5.5 inches (10 x 13.5 cm), the color printing is gloriously accurate and vivid and in retrospect, amazingly campy. The message side is nicely matte and can take almost any type of pen. My only complaint is a minor one, that the horror-comic covers, at about a third of total, are a little underrepresented; then again, if you were fearing an all TALES FROM THE CRYPT sort of collection, fear not. In the Fifties, this Americana dwindled almost as quickly as it had arisen. A compendium of "experts" (some legitimate psychologists, others scare-mongers), frightened news stories and editorials, and concerned parents triggered Congressional investigations. A new type of comics "Code" of self-censorship was instituted, and between 1954 and late 1955, the color-comic format of this type nearly went away, except for some romance, a few super-heroes, kid stuff and the ever-resilient ARCHIE. For a reasonable amount of money you can give your friends and Postcrossing pals a taste of the good old/bad old days. Given the colorful, sturdy box and ribbon, THE ART OF CLASSIC COMICS would make a great gift, too. Review: Thrilled with this purchase! - Frame worthy, excellent quality. The heavyweight glossy card stock is thick enough to mail worry-free. Love how each back has a little graphic where your stamp goes. Even if it gets covered up it’s still a cute touch. Comes in a gorgeous box that even has a little ribbon to help you get the cards out of the box. So pleased with this purchase! Well worth the price for the amount of quality postcards you are getting! I just got it in the mail today and couldn’t wait to post a photo review because more people need to see how great these are! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #13,295,268 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4,090 in Graphic Novel Anthologies (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (80) | | Dimensions | 4.75 x 2.25 x 6.25 inches | | Edition | Crds | | ISBN-10 | 1781570051 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1781570050 | | Item Weight | 1.36 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 100 pages | | Publication date | January 10, 2013 | | Publisher | Ilex Press | ## Images ![The Art of Classic Comics: 100 Postcards From the Fabulous 1950s - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pzs69-UwL.jpg) ![The Art of Classic Comics: 100 Postcards From the Fabulous 1950s - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71AAG8KzvDL.jpg) ![The Art of Classic Comics: 100 Postcards From the Fabulous 1950s - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41g0pPKTwML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Romance or Be Scary, It's Only a Dime *by A***G on June 26, 2016* America once had an insatiable lust for the ten-cent color comic book. From modest beginnings before World War II, this highly competitive arm of the publishing industry swelled until hundreds of titles by dozens of publishers sold millions of copies monthly in the early 1950s. All sorts of genres and sub-genres flourished, including romance, war, "weird menace" featuring sadistic villains, and sci-fi, but the biggest category was horror, accounting for fully a third of the total by 1953. In this competitive and varied atmosphere, it took a bold (and sometimes lurid) cover to sell the "book." Ilex Press, which has made a specialty of mining World War II for retro camp and humor (previous card collections include WE CAN DO IT, with Rosie-the-Riveter type propadanda cards; and ARMY CAMP, with surprisingly homoerotic, towel-snapping soldiers), now has given us THE ART OF CLASSIC COMICS, 100 POSTCARDS FROM THE FABULOUS FIFTIES. The title is a slight exaggeration (the actual time span is 1947 to 1963), but this is a wonderful collection all the same. Titles such as WARFRONT, HEART THROBS, OPERATION PERIL, BAFFLING MYSTERIES, BADGE OF JUSTICE, and the highly admired and reviled CRIME DOES NOT PAY show the variety of genres available to any kid (or adult) with a few dimes in postwar America. The cards measure about 4 by 5.5 inches (10 x 13.5 cm), the color printing is gloriously accurate and vivid and in retrospect, amazingly campy. The message side is nicely matte and can take almost any type of pen. My only complaint is a minor one, that the horror-comic covers, at about a third of total, are a little underrepresented; then again, if you were fearing an all TALES FROM THE CRYPT sort of collection, fear not. In the Fifties, this Americana dwindled almost as quickly as it had arisen. A compendium of "experts" (some legitimate psychologists, others scare-mongers), frightened news stories and editorials, and concerned parents triggered Congressional investigations. A new type of comics "Code" of self-censorship was instituted, and between 1954 and late 1955, the color-comic format of this type nearly went away, except for some romance, a few super-heroes, kid stuff and the ever-resilient ARCHIE. For a reasonable amount of money you can give your friends and Postcrossing pals a taste of the good old/bad old days. Given the colorful, sturdy box and ribbon, THE ART OF CLASSIC COMICS would make a great gift, too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thrilled with this purchase! *by A***R on November 17, 2018* Frame worthy, excellent quality. The heavyweight glossy card stock is thick enough to mail worry-free. Love how each back has a little graphic where your stamp goes. Even if it gets covered up it’s still a cute touch. Comes in a gorgeous box that even has a little ribbon to help you get the cards out of the box. So pleased with this purchase! Well worth the price for the amount of quality postcards you are getting! I just got it in the mail today and couldn’t wait to post a photo review because more people need to see how great these are! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wonderful, varied collection *by M***A on January 10, 2013* This is a great collection of cards, comparable in quality to the other 100 postcard sets around. The cards are stout enough, a bit thicker than the Marvel 100 card set, but not quite as thick as the Puffin or Vanity Fair card sets. The paper feels nice, and each card gives you the details about the comic book. The box they arrive in is very nice, sturdy, and the lid image is embossed. As for the card assortment, here's the breakdown. There are five categories of comic represented: romance, earthbound mystery (generally sci-fi/fantasy), space adventures, crime, and war comics. And here's the proportioning: Romance: 29 Earthbound mystery: 30 Space adventures: 14 Crime: 19 War comics: 8 All in all, I highly recommend this set. It's a wonderful selection, with a lot of great (read: hilariously insane) covers. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/3852413-the-art-of-classic-comics-100-postcards-from-the-fabulous](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/3852413-the-art-of-classic-comics-100-postcards-from-the-fabulous) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-14*