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Creation & Design

The Flintstones were created as a modern Stone Age family, reflecting the social dynamics of the 1960s.

Early Years

The Flintstones debuted as a prime-time animated television series in 1960, becoming the first prime-time animated series.

Character Development

Over the years, the Flintstones have evolved from a simple animated family to cultural icons, representing family values and the humor of everyday life.

Cultural Reception

The Flintstones received critical acclaim and became a beloved classic, influencing future animated series.

Character Details

Real Name:
Fred Flintstone, Wilma Flintstone, Barney Rubble, Betty Rubble, Pebbles Flintstone, Bamm-Bamm Rubble
First Appearance:
Dell Giant #48
Aliases:
The Flintstones
Species:
Homo sapiens
Gender:
varied
Affiliations:
The Flintstones, The Rubbles
Abilities:
Strength, Ingenuity, Family Values
Equipment:
Stone Age tools, Car, Household appliances
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Dell Giant #48
Dell ⋅ 1961
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Dell Giant #48
 
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$375
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$1.1k

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1st appearance of The Flintstones in comics

Flintstones on the Rocks #1
Dell ⋅ 1961
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Flintstones on the Rocks #1
 
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$90
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$275

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116-page one-shot collection of stories with no advertisements, that ends with a short bio and photograph of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera

Extremely scarce due to a $1.00 cover price which was exceedingly expensive in 1961 when the average cost of a comic was 12 cents

Flintstones #11
Western ⋅ 1963
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Flintstones #11
 
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$20
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$85

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1st appearance of Pebbles

Flintstones #16
Western ⋅ 1964
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Flintstones #16
 
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$80

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1st appearance of Bamm Bamm

Flintstones #24
Western ⋅ 1965
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Flintstones #24
 
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$12
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$55

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1st team appearance of the Gruesome family

Flintstones #34
Western ⋅ 1966
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Flintstones #34
 
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$4
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$15
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$75

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1st appearance of the Great Gazoo

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