They say that art imitates life. For a mid-century youth growing up in a disillusioned, post-war America, it could oftentimes be difficult to find a cultural voice that spoke to one’s own unique experience of ennui and uncertainty in an ever-changing world. But, luckily, as they were then as they are now, DC Comics provided the perspective and sympathetic voice needed, its greatest heroes echoing the deepest, truest sentiments of their times.
Check out nine of the best examples of silver age comics in today’s news article!