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October 7, 2021
October Opens with a Fright!
Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 315, where we look at various comic books I own (and in some cases ones that I let get away), both new and old, often with a nostalgic leaning for those feelings of yesteryear. I hope you have as much fun reading about them as I had writing about these cool comics!
For each of the comic books I include here, I list the current secondary market pricing according to the websites ComicBookRealm.com (CBR) and Zap-Kapow Comics (ZKC), using the comic book grading scale of 9.4 (if both sites have the same price, you’ll find just one price for that issue). Not all my comics meet that grade. Some are probably better, and many are certainly worse. But to simplify it, that’s the scale I use. And remember, a comic book is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. And for those who enjoy the additional fun of knowing some of the more important issues in your collection, I recognize each Cool Comic that is listed in Key Collector Comics.
If you have any comments, please scroll to the bottom of the page to where it says, “Leave a Reply.” And now, episode 315…
Cool Comics Stuff!This episode, I’m going to show you some of my favorite things to watch and read on the Internet. Some have fun or frightening Halloween stuff, just perfect for dipping into October, while others have a variety of cool things to read and watch.
Jim Fanning’s Tulgey Wood TV: While the video below showcases a fun Halloween episode, there are plenty of great other things to watch on Tulgey Wood TV. I suggest subscribing to this wonderful channel, as new videos appear every Tuesday! Jim is an internationally published writer, historian, and blogger specializing in Disney.Atom’s Longbox Junk blog: Atom gives us lots of reasons to read comic books in October, so be sure to check out this great edition, along with his archives. As a former professional comic book reviewer, you’ll get lots of great nuggets of cool information when you read Longbox Junk! Atom describes himself as a former Marine, long-time comic reader/collector, and Longbox Junker. “A wanderer of the electronic wasteland since the days of dial-up. I’ve written in many places on many things under many names over the years.”
The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Spooky, the Tuff Little Ghost versus Son of Dracula! What do you think would happen if they faced each other in a titanic tussle, and how do you see the winner achieving victory? Let us know in the comments section below.
Cool Comics Creations!
This episode our Cool Comics Creation comes from Sydney Walton who helps us welcome in October with a Predator he’s painted on Horror Comics #1! The art is all hand-painted with acrylic paints. Syd said he’s been painting covers for a few years now and likes to think that he was one of the first to do so. Syd is always taking commissions, so don’t hesitate to contact him for a cool cover or other fantastic creations. You can find him on Facebook at Syd’s Altruistic Art, or contact him via email at swaltoniii@aol.com.
You can have a piece of your art featured right here in Cool Comics Creations! Just send an electronic file in an email featuring one of your drawings, whether you’re a professional or amateur, (it can be just pencils, or inks too…or full color if you prefer) or a picture of a craft or sculpture that you’ve done, and if it’s family friendly (and not controversial…let’s try to keep this fun), you’ll be a part of an upcoming Cool Comics episode. We also want your name, an optional picture of yourself to go here, and any other background information you want to provide, such as a website or a way you can be contacted about your art (who knows, maybe someone will make you an offer for the original!). And then email it to
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#1591 — Inferno #1, Marvel, November 2021.
When I see the word Inferno, it dredges up images I’ve seen used to illustrate Dante Alighieri’s 14th-Century classic poem, not to mention all the charts you can find on the Internet that map out the nine circles of Hell in the Divine Comedy. But why am I injecting some literature into Cool Comics? Is there a connection between the two works? I don’t want to spoil any of this for you if you’re reading it, but I do want to emphasize the fact that “Inferno” conjures up some horrifying images, which is a perfect segue into October, this darkest of months, and longtime readers know that Cool Comics likes to have lots of frightfully delicious fun leading up to Halloween. Writer Jonathan Hickman has announced that the four issues of Inferno will end his X-Men run (at least for now), and it looks like he’s going out with a bang, so X-Fans won’t want to miss this limited series. Other creators include Valerio Schiti (artist), David Curiel (color artist), VC’s Joe Sabino (letterer), Tom Muller (design), Pepe Larraz & Marte Gracia (cover artists), Lauren Amaro (assistant editor), Annalise Bissa (associate editor), and Jordan D. White (editor). The cover price of Inferno #1 is $5.99, while the current value is $6. The Key Collector Comics value is also $6.
#1592 — Secrets of Haunted House #29 , DC, October 1980.
When it comes to fun October frights, I can always count on DC anthology titles from yesteryear! And if you keep a sharp eye out, you can often spot them in discount bins, which is how I grabbed this beauty. But perhaps the hardest part in collecting these is having the discipline to not read them until Halloween time rolls around. And the wait is so often worth it! Michael Wm. Kaluta did the cover art for this issue, which then starts off with an introduction from our host, Destiny, and straight to the first tale, Duel of Darkness, written by Mark Manhart, featuring art by Nestor Redondo, and edited by Jack C. Harris. This is followed by Hide and Seek by Joe Gill (story), Tenny Henson (art), Jerry Serpe (coloring), and B. Pablulos (lettering). Next up is Master of the Double-Cross, brought to us by Mark Lasky (script), George Ruppert (pencils), Dave Simons (inks), Shelly Leferman (lettering), and Jerry Serpe (coloring). The last tale of dread and woe is Skin Deep, featuring Belly Kelley (story), Tenny Henson (art), and Jerry Serpe (colors). The cover price of Secrets of Haunted House #29 is 50¢, while the current values are $12 on CBR and $14 on ZKC.
#1593 — Just Beyond: Monstrosity, KaBOOM!, August 2021.
To be honest, my expectations for this Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) issue were fairly low. If I’d been born later in life, I’d probably be a big R.L. Stine fan and have all his Goosebumps books. Still, the few that I’ve read and the shows I’ve watched have been fun. But I wasn’t sure Stine could find an audience in today’s world, regardless of the fact that Just Beyond is scheduled as an original streaming series on Disney+, to begin next week. And I’m glad to say I should never have doubted him…at least from my perspective. The comic was a lot of fun, even for an older audience, and after watching the trailer for the show (see the video below), I’ll be sure to tune in and give the series a try. Also, while writing this, I noticed that there have been a few Just Beyond graphic novels published over the last couple years, proving that Stine still shines! Creator credits include R.L. Stine (writer), Irene Flores (illustrator), Joana Lafuente (colors), Mike Fiorentino (letters), Julian Totino Tedesco (cover), and Sophie Philips-Roberts and Bryce Carlson (editors). The cover price of Just Beyond: Monstrosity is free, while the current value is $1.
#1594 — Spooky #147, Harvey Comics, November 1975.
Do Tuff Little Ghosts get as much love as Friendly Ghosts? I would think not, considering how popular Casper has always been over the years, along with all the merchandising deals he’s gotten from beyond the grave. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t room in our hearts for a different sort of comic book ghost. Perhaps Spooky just needs a better publicity manager…though this comic book series had a nice run of 161 issues from 1955 to 1980. My copy of this comic book looks pretty beaten up, which could translate into a comic book that went through multiple readings…or it could mean that it got tossed aside and banged around over the years. I’ll never know the story behind the previous owner or owners, but I was able to rescue it from a quarter box, and now it’s being treated much better. It’s a fun looking cover (especially if you enjoy the friendlier aspects of Halloween), which leads into the first story called The Witches’ Convention, where Spooky really has his hands full! We also get a story with Casper, and finish up the issue with Wendy, the Good Little Witch. Unfortunately, I was unable to find creator credits for this comic book. The cover price of Spooky #147 is 25¢, while the current values are $9 on CBR and $10 on ZKC.
#1595 — Fright #1, Atlas/Seaboard, August 1975.
Until I set out a couple years ago to collect all the Atlas/Seaboard comics, I didn’t know much about them, and I had no idea so many of them were horror titles. Which is a bonus, because as I grow older and more nostalgic towards scary stuff from the Seventies, this just adds to the fun and satisfaction. I’ve had this issue for a while but wanted to wait until October before reading it and dubbing it an official Cool Comic. Vampire stories—and especially those featuring Dracula and any of his relatives—make for great Halloween reading (or any night of the year, if we want to be truthful), so if you have this one or come upon it at your local comic shop and add it to your collection, gently open the cover and begin the adventure into darkness! The cover art for this issue comes to us from Frank Thorne, along with the interior pencils and inks, while Gary Fried wrote the script. The cover price of Fright #1 is 25¢, while the current values are $24 on CBR and $10 on ZKC. The Key Collector Comics value is $12.
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September 30, 2021
Black Goliath Returns, Dr. Strange Dies, & Comic Con Highlights!
Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 314, where we look at various comic books I own (and in some cases ones that I let get away), both new and old, often with a nostalgic leaning for those feelings of yesteryear. I hope you have as much fun reading about them as I had writing about these cool comics!
For each of the comic books I include here, I list the current secondary market pricing according to the websites ComicBookRealm.com (CBR) and Zap-Kapow Comics (ZKC), using the comic book grading scale of 9.4 (if both sites have the same price, you’ll find just one price for that issue). Not all my comics meet that grade. Some are probably better, and many are certainly worse. But to simplify it, that’s the scale I use. And remember, a comic book is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. And for those who enjoy the additional fun of knowing some of the more important issues in your collection, I recognize each Cool Comic that is listed in Key Collector Comics.
If you have any comments, please scroll to the bottom of the page to where it says, “Leave a Reply.” And now, episode 314…
Cool Comics Stuff!I had a blast this past Saturday at the Hall of Fame City Comic Con in Canton, Ohio. The show gave me a chance to catch up with old acquaintances and friends, along with meeting people face-to-face I’d previously only communicated with over the Internet. Below are some pictures I snapped from my time there (you can click them for a closer look).
Doctor Chopper’s Codakhrome Comic Shop 3D Comic Collages www.CodakhromeComicShop.com
World famous artist Robert A. Kraus (RAK), creator of Chakan
Aaron Archer, artist and builder of worlds, storylines, and characters for iconic properties, such as Transformers, GI Joe, Star Wars, Batman, Jurassic Park, and Alien
Sean McArdle and Jon Judy, writers/creators of the Eisner Award Nominated series The Führer and the Tramp (below are all five issues, signed by both Sean and Jon, that I brought home with me!)
One of the most well-known comic book writers on the planet, Mark Waid
Cool Comics Battle of the Week!
The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Batman versus Black Goliath! What do you think would happen if they faced each other in a titanic tussle, and how do you see the winner achieving victory? Let us know in the comments section below.
Cool Comics Creations!
[image error]This week our Cool Comics Creation features sketch cards from The Jungle Book trading card series (my local comic book club, Adventure in Comics, discussed Jungle comics at our last meeting on September 28!), courtesy of illustrator Dan Gorman, a member of the National Cartoonists Society and one of the top sketch card artists on the planet. For more about Dan and his art, please visit www.dangormanart.com. Additionally, Dan is the artist of the Cool Comics logo!
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#1586 — Death of Doctor Strange #1, Marvel, November 2021.
They’re killing off Doctor Strange?! Since when did comic book companies decide it was okay to eliminate characters that we’ve spent so many hours of our lives with? All kidding aside, this certainly didn’t get all…or any…of the pomp and circumstance that Superman received back in 1992. And if you weren’t paying too much attention, you possibly missed it. Along with the death of the Scarlet Witch. Kind of. And a bunch of mutants have kicked the bucket over the last year or so, only to be resurrected. Death certainly isn’t what it used to be when poor Uncle Ben was shot and killed. At least he stayed dead…right? Wait a minute…what did you just say? You’ve been reading the new Amazing Fantasy limited series and Uncle Ben is in it? Now I don’t know what to think! I guess the question here isn’t so much, “Will Doctor Strange come back from the dead,” but more along the lines of “How long do you think Stephen Strange will stay dead?” Regardless of how much fun we can poke at comic books when it comes to death, I still enjoyed this comic and look forward to seeing what happens next! This issue was written by Jed MacKay, art by Lee Garbett, colors by Antonio Fabela, lettering by VC’s Cory Petit, cover by Kaare Andrews, and edited by Darren Shan and Kat Gregorowicz. The cover price of Death of Doctor Strange #1 is $4.99, while the current value is $5. The Key Collector Comics value is also $5.
#1587 — Cyberpunk: Book Two #1 , Innovation, May 1990.
When you’re a comic book archaeologist and dig long and deep in discount boxes, sometimes what you come home with is not unlike a paleontologist finding a dinosaur bones, but unsure of where it goes on the skeleton and what breed of dinosaur it belongs to. While this may sound like an odd description, I’ll bet some of you know just what I mean. Which leads me to the issue at hand, Cyberpunk: Book Two #1. When I decided to read this issue for Cool Comics, I understood that there might just be a disconnect since I wasn’t familiar with the first series. Initially I thought I didn’t even own it, but as it turns out, I do own #2 of the first series (according to my comic book Word doc), but it’s hidden in one of my many quarter boxes. Still, this is the one I pulled out, and the Cool Comics deadline was fast approaching so it was too late to switch! Now some of you may wonder what prompted me to spend a quarter on this title in the first place, and that’s a fair question. You see, the company, Innovation was located in Wheeling, West Virginia, and I spent many childhood days there. I grew up in Ohio, but only a river stood between me and Wheeling, so besides shopping trips with my parents, I’d walk (or drive, when I got older) across the bridges with my neighborhood pals and we’d go to the movies or search stores for comic books and monster magazines. Hence, I always buy Innovation comics when I find them in discount boxes. Nostalgia is a powerful force! And while it would have been easier to understand had I read the first series, I still enjoyed it. The creators are Scott Rockwell (story), Doug Talalla (art), and Vickie Williams (lettering). The cover price of Cyberpunk: Book Two #1 is $2.25, while the current value is $3.
#1588 — Batman Special Edition, DC, October 2021.
Batfan alert! Proceed immediately to the Batpole, jump in the Batmobile, zoom out of the Batcave, and head straight to your local comic shop to see if they have any issues of this Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) Batman Special Edition left. But who am I kidding? If you’re a Batfan, you already picked this up back in August. Though if you did miss it, you’ve probably already read the first story in the regular ongoing Batman comic, and possibly you’re reading the new I Am Batman limited series, where the second story in this issue comes from. And while it’s nice to get these glimpses of what’s coming with FCBD, if you read them all a week apart like I do (and I get all the FCBD issues, which is a lot), and you discover something you can’t live without, it might take a little work to find the back issues. The creators for the first story (Batman Fear State) are James Tynion V (writer), Jorge Jimenez (artist), Tomeu Morey (colors), Clayton Cowles (letters), Dave Wielgosz (associate editor), and Ben Abernathy (editor). Creators for I Am Batman include John Ridley (writer), Travel Foreman (pencils), Norm Rapmund (inks), Rex Lokus (colors), A Larger World (letters), and Ben Abernathy (editor). The cover price of Batman Special Edition is free, while the current values are $0 on CBR and $1 on ZKC.
#1589 — Back to the Future #2, Harvey Comics, January 1992.
I think just about everyone I knew saw the movie Back to the Future when it came out in 1985. It was a blend of fun science fiction, rock-and-roll, and great music, and it captured the hearts of so many people that a couple sequels followed, along with a cartoon, and some comic books. Well, I saw the sequels, but not the cartoons. And I never read any of the comic books until this issue, which someone gave to me (always a great way to build your collection). And while I’m a couple years older than the intended audience for this comic book (okay, stop laughing), I still got a bit of a kick out of it, despite the corniness. But what we need to remember is that with a franchise like this one that repeatedly gains new fans as those much younger than us discover the fun, this new generation just may look for more things Back to the Future, and decide they need the comic books. So maybe the value of this issue will someday skyrocket! Okay, it won’t, but at least I felt young at heart while reading it. The creators for this comic include some familiar names: Dwayne McDuffie (writer – based on a TV script by Earl Kress), Nelson Dewey (penciler/inker/coloring), and Gil Kane (cover artist). The cover price of Back to the Future #2 is $1.25, while the current value is $3.
#1590 — Black Goliath #1, Marvel, February 1976.
After 1,589 individual Cool Comics that I’ve included in this blog, I’m actually repeating this one. You see, way back in Cool Comics In My Collection episode 11, my 77th entry was “One That Got Away,” Black Goliath #1. And while these days I rarely include comics that I no longer have as part of my collection (it’s been a really long time, I think, since I’ve last done this), sometimes when you get one back it’s a cause to celebrate! I was able to get this from Kenmore Komics & Games at a great price, so it’s back where it belongs! And it was a lot of fun reading it 45 years later, coming from a different place in life, with a vastly changed perspective on things from when I was a kid, yet full of familiarity. People love to quote the title of Thomas Wolfe’s novel You Can’t Go Home Again (which I’ve never read…but I did read Wolfe’s novel Look Homeward, Angel, and recommend it if you’re interested in early 20th Century American literature), and while it’s true in some respects, comic books often help to at least give us the impression of being young again and reliving those carefree days of superhero adventure. I want to give a big thanks to the creators for helping fuel so much fun, and they include Tony Isabella (writer, who is also credited with conceiving it), George Tuska (penciller), Vince Colletta (inker), Irv Watanabe (letterer), Michele Wolfman (colors), and Marv Wolfman (editor). The cover price of Black Goliath #1 is 25¢, while the current values are $35 on CBR and $20 on ZKC. The Key Collector Comics value is $22.
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September 23, 2021
Celebrating Sixty Years of The Fantastic Four!
Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 313, where we look at various comic books I own (and in some cases ones that I let get away), both new and old, often with a nostalgic leaning for those feelings of yesteryear. I hope you have as much fun reading about them as I had writing about these cool comics!
For each of the comic books I include here, I list the current secondary market pricing according to the websites ComicBookRealm.com (CBR) and Zap-Kapow Comics (ZKC), using the comic book grading scale of 9.4 (if both sites have the same price, you’ll find just one price for that issue). Not all my comics meet that grade. Some are probably better, and many are certainly worse. But to simplify it, that’s the scale I use. And remember, a comic book is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. And for those who enjoy the additional fun of knowing some of the more important issues in your collection, I recognize each Cool Comic that is listed in Key Collector Comics.
If you have any comments, please scroll to the bottom of the page to where it says, “Leave a Reply.” And now, episode 313…
Cool Comics Stuff!One of the reasons I enjoy publishing Cool Comics each week is because you never know just who might be reading it, along with the impact it can have on fans, collectors, and creators. Early last week I was contacted by comic book writer Pedro Angosto, asking me if I’d be willing to tell you about one of his newest efforts, Knights of Justice, which is featured in Big Bang Adventures #8. Pedro made sure to get a copy for me to read, along with a very nice press release.
And I had a blast reading Knights of Justice! it reminded me of the recent release of The Heroes Union #1, stories that are made for today’s readers that harken back to the thrilling adventures of yesteryear. This exciting, fun adventure left me wanting more!
The following italicized text is a portion from the press release, which gives you an idea of the history behind this comic book.
The catch was that the pastiche heroes (DC and later on, Marvel ones too) starred in adventures written and drawn as they were back in the Golden and Silver age, with artists emulating the original art styles of their creators, or even being done by those creators themselves!
During its thirty years of story -forty if you count Ultiman/Megaton- Bing Bang Comics has published the works of legendary creators like Curt Swan, Murphy Anderson, Shelly Moldoff, Marty Nodell, Rick Buckler, Dave Cockrum, Sal Buscema, Ron Frenz, Alex Ross, Mike W. Barr, Chris Samne, Stephen Bissete, Jim Valentino among many others.
BIG BANG COMICS lasted forty-plus issues at Image, then was self-published as BIG BANG COMICS PRESENTS for half a dozen. AC Comics put three BIG BANG COMICS UNIVERSE issues out and BB is now currently back as BIG BANG ADVENTURES at INDYPLANET.COM, both as digital and print-on-demand.
Written by Pedro Angosto (Round Table of America: Personality Crisis), with art by Pablo Alcalde and color by Simon Loko, plus a huge pin-up gallery and an alternate cover by JORGE SANTAMARÍA (Avengers: Celestial Quest).
Gary Carlson, Chris Ecker and Pedro Angosto are available for interviews. Please contact us at bigbangcomics@sbcglobal.net
If you want to see what happens when the Knights of Justice take on the Alliance of Evil, then wait no longer and click the link now! https://indyplanet.com/big-bang-comics
Hall of Fame City Comic Con
Another great show in Northeast Ohio! Don’t miss this terrific one-day event.
Cool Comics Battle of the Week!The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is the Human Torch versus Hawkman! What do you think would happen if they faced each other in a titanic tussle, and how do you see the winner achieving victory? Let us know in the comments section below.
Cool Comics Creations!
As Cool Comics celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Fantastic Four, this RAKified version of Marvel’s First Family really captures the event! This episode’s creation comes to us from Robert A. Kraus (aka RAK), creator of Chakan and many other fantastic works of art, including cool games he’s developed. To learn more about RAK, be sure to visit his website at http://www.rakgraphics.com/.
You can have a piece of your art featured right here in Cool Comics Creations! Just send an electronic file in an email featuring one of your drawings, whether you’re a professional or amateur, (it can be just pencils, or inks too…or full color if you prefer) or a picture of a craft or sculpture that you’ve done, and if it’s family friendly (and not controversial…let’s try to keep this fun), you’ll be a part of an upcoming Cool Comics episode. We also want your name, an optional picture of yourself to go here, and any other background information you want to provide, such as a website or a way you can be contacted about your art (who knows, maybe someone will make you an offer for the original!). And then email it to
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#1581 — Fantastic Four #35, Marvel, November 2021.
Though this issue missed the actual anniversary date of August 8 (which also happens to be my wedding anniversary) …and didn’t even get the comic into our hands until mid-September…it’s still worth the cost for this wonderful tribute to 60 years of FANTASTIC adventures. The title that ushered in the Age of Marvel Comics has produced some great runs over the last six decades, and I always appreciate these celebratory big issues that so often seem to yank the money right out of my wallet. The story the creators came up with, which includes time travel and tributes to different periods of the Fantastic Four, is clever and had me turning page after page, not wanting to quit until I reached the conclusion. Lots of people were involved in putting this giant issue together, so if you want to see all the creators, characters, and covers, click HERE, and all will be revealed. If you appreciate comic book history, and especially if you’re a fan of the Four, don’t miss this issue! The cover price of Fantastic Four #35 is $9.99, while the current value is $10. The Key Collector Comics value is $5.
#1582 — Hawkman #3 , DC, October 1986.
There are certain creators I’m always happy to see listed on the cover of comic books, and when I’m on an archaeological dig to find great back issue treasures of the past in quarter bins, those names make my buying decisions that much easier. For instance, this early Modern Age Artifact (which, by some accounts, is also considered the Dark Age, while others refer to this as the Copper Age…gets a bit confusing, doesn’t it? Who’s in charge of this? I couldn’t tell you, but for more information, click HERE and HERE…and oh yeah, HERE) tells us at the very top that Tony Isabella is the writer, so there was never any doubt, since I didn’t previously own this issue, that it was coming home with me. I’ve seen Tony at local comic cons (we both live in Northeast Ohio) and have chatted a bit with him on several occasions over the last few years, not to mention that he’s given me some blogging advice, and he also inquired about my health when I went through a medical issue last year. So yes, I want more comics written by Mr. Isabella in my collection. Other creators in this issue include Richard Howell (penciller), Don Heck (inker), Milt Snapinn (letterer), Michele Wolfman (colorist), and Denny O’Neil (editor). The cover price of Hawkman #3 is 75¢, while the current values are $4 on CBR and $3 on ZKC.
#1583 — All-Star Judge Dredd, Rebellion, August 2021.
I wasn’t a Judge Dredd fan until I saw the 2012 movie Dredd, starring Karl Urban. Although to be fair, I hadn’t been reading any of his comics, so I didn’t know much about the character. A couple years ago or so, my son wanted to watch it with me, and though it’s a very dark world full of danger in a future that no one would want to be a part of, it’s a fascinating story. Still, I’ve probably read less issues than the number of fingers on either of my hands (and just for the record, I have four fingers and a thumb on each hand…at least that’s what I’m currently telling everyone). When I’m fortunate enough to spot Judge Dredd comics in quarter boxes, I purchase all that I find, including some past Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) issues. At some point I’ll start reading them, but I do enjoy building up my runs before digging in. But I read a FCBD issue each week, and I didn’t wait too long before pulling this one out to enjoy. This special issue comes with three stories: Judge Dredd – The Lawyer (writer: Al Ewing; artist: Caspar Wjingaard; letterer: Simon Bowland); Hershey (writer: Rob Williams; artist: Simon Fraser; letterer: Simon Bowland); and Dreadnaughts (writer: Michael Carroll; artist: John Higgins; Colors: Sally Hurst; letterer: Simon Bowland). The cover price of All-Star Judge Dredd is free, while the current value is $1.
#1584 — Dennis the Menace Giant #34, Fawcett, September 1965.
Like so many older comic books, the name on the cover doesn’t match the series title (which isn’t even listed in the indicia…yet the issue number is listed there), but to top it all off, this is a reprint of #14, which came out just three years before this one. I guess they figured that most Dennis the Menace readers who had the earlier version had already graduated to more sophisticated titles. Still, this extra thick issue was a great value back then, and Fawcett gave readers seven complete stories, along with activity and coloring pages, and a section about training your dog. I was fortunate to find a copy listed in Fair condition for just $2. Ruff certainly isn’t my favorite comic book/comic strip dog, but I do enjoy seeing Dennis, his family, and pals sometimes, as these characters make me think back fondly on my childhood. I couldn’t find any creators listed for this issue, and I don’t know if the creator of Dennis the Menace, Hank Ketchum, had a hand in the comic books or not. Perhaps one of you readers know and would like to inform us in the comments section below? The cover price of Dennis the Menace Giant #34 is 25¢, while the current value is $35.
#1585 — The Monkees #8, Dell, January 1968.
Many of us spent hours of our youth watching the antics of The Monkees on television, but what some of us didn’t realize (and perhaps I’m the only one) is that they were also available for performances in comic books at your local newsstand, or wherever you bought your four-color fun so many decades ago. I was fortunate to find this in a back issue box for only $4. This issue gives us three complete stories, full of the usual…monkey business you get from this gang of guys. If you haven’t watched the show in a while and you decide to read this comic, it may seem even stranger than what you remember seeing on your TV screen. But believe me, thanks to YouTube, you can relive those quirky moments from the past. As for creator credits, I found just one name associated with this issue, that being Jose Delbo for both pencils and inks for all three stories. The cover price of The Monkees #8 is 12¢, while the current values are $95 on CBR and $30 on ZKC.
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September 16, 2021
As Cool Comics Turns 6, Unexpected Things Are Happening!
Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 312, where we look at various comic books I own (and in some cases ones that I let get away), both new and old, often with a nostalgic leaning for those feelings of yesteryear. I hope you have as much fun reading about them as I had writing about these cool comics!
For each of the comic books I include here, I list the current secondary market pricing according to the websites ComicBookRealm.com (CBR) and Zap-Kapow Comics (ZKC), using the comic book grading scale of 9.4 (if both sites have the same price, you’ll find just one price for that issue). Not all my comics meet that grade. Some are probably better, and many are certainly worse. But to simplify it, that’s the scale I use. And remember, a comic book is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. And for those who enjoy the additional fun of knowing some of the more important issues in your collection, I recognize each Cool Comic that is listed in Key Collector Comics.
If you have any comments, please scroll to the bottom of the page to where it says, “Leave a Reply.” And now, episode 311…
Cool Comics Stuff!This episode marks 6 years of Cool Comics In My Collection. Thank you, readers, for all the support, as it really means a lot to me that you choose to spend time each week on my website.
I never have enough time or space to list all the cool comics I read each week, so here (pictured above) are a few that deserve some attention: Conan the Barbarian #25, which is Legacy #300 – this issue features several stories from different creators and is a nice tribute for Conan fans; Ka-Zar Lord of the Jungle #1 sees Kevin Plunder back from the dead, with new abilities…I’m not sure yet how I feel about this; and Betty and Veronica: Friends Forever Halloween Spooktacular #1 may have arrived a little early in the season, but it’s a great way to start things off, especially if you enjoy the fun side of the spooky holiday.
Cool Comics Battle of the Week!The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Mirror Universe Captain Picard versus Speedball! What do you think would happen if they faced each other in a titanic tussle, and how do you see the winner achieving victory? Let us know in the comments section below.
Cool Comics Creations!
I finally got to meet Ed Griffie in person last Saturday at the Adventure in Comics Comic-Book & Toy Show in Akron, OH! He’s such a nice guy, and it was fun when Ed met Ed. This episode Cool Comics is showing Ed’s super cool Shazam cover! Ed is a lifelong comic book fan who started drawing Kawaii and Chibi style versions of pop culture icons and superheroes about five years ago. Through Facebook, his work came to the attention of Daniel Hare, the owner of vintage toy and comic bookstore The Toys Time Forgot, who offered him a guest spot at Free Comic Book Day. Since then, Ed has been a regular at local conventions and comic bookstores, where he offers bookmarks, coloring pages, trading cards, and color prints featuring his unique artwork. You can check out his full catalog of work at toonist27.deviantart.com or contact him at edgriffiejr@gmail.com to commission an original piece of your very own.
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#1576 — Star Trek: The Mirror War #0, IDW Publishing, August 2021.
I haven’t been getting any Star Trek comic books recently, although I often buy old issues when I find them in quarter boxes. But when I saw The Mirror War listed in Previews a few months ago, I figured I should “seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly…” read comic books I’ve never read before! What I didn’t realize is that this is the fourth arc in a series of Mirror adventures from IDW, and me being me, I found the story so intriguing that I had to locate a trade paperback edition that contains the previous three storylines (Star Trek: The Next Generation: Mirror Universe Collection – collects Mirror Broken, Through the Mirror, and Terra Incognita). The trade is about 400 pages, and I’m not sure when I’m going to read it, but I’m looking forward to it, along with the next issue of this series. If you’re a Trek fan and enjoy the Mirror Universe, you don’t want to miss out. The creative team includes Scott & David Tipton (writers), Carlos Nieto (artist), DC Alonso (colorist), Neil Uyetake (letterer), and Megan Brown (editor). The cover price of Star Trek: The Mirror War #0 is $3.99, while the current value is $4.
#1577 — Speedball #1, Marvel, September 1988.
How can you not be a fan of Speedball? He’s fun, he’s goofy, he’s a teen with strange powers (and might make you think of early Spider-Man), and he’s a breath of fresh air compared to all the other dark characters from the Eighties. Still don’t think he’s cool? Fair enough. But if you haven’t read this first issue, which contains his origin, you may want to give Robbie Baldwin the benefit of the doubt by taking a look between the covers. While the title didn’t last long (10 issues), and no one is clamoring for a Speedball Disney+ series, there’s a certain charm to this comic book…at least for me. And it’s not like you’ll be breaking your budget to get a copy. I plucked this one out of a quarter bin, so if you keep an eye out, you can probably find it on the cheap. The creative team includes Steve Ditko (co-plot/pencils), Roger Stern (script), Jackson Guice (inks), Jack Morelli (letters), Tom Vincent (colors), Howard Mackie & Terry Kavanagh (editors) and Tom DeFalco (co-plot/chief). The cover price of Speedball #1 is 75¢, while the current values are $6 on CBR and $2.25 on ZKC.
#1578 — Archie: Past, Present & Future Fun, Archie, August 2021.
Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is celebrating 20 years, we’ve now seen 80 years of Archie, and Cool Comics turns 6 with this episode! I started reading comics featuring Archie and his Riverdale pals back in the Seventies, and I bought more of these titles then I realized. Which means that I could have spent that money on capes and tights comics instead…but I’m happy with the decisions I made in my past, because Archie stories, while very different, are just as good in their own way. It seems like the teens always find a way to make themselves relevant to current readers, and while some may not care for the Archie Horror line, you can still find plenty of Archie stories that will make you feel young again. And if you’re a fan, make sure you get a copy of this FCBD issue. For the story Archie in Crisis on the Riverdale Earths (okay, now you’re intrigued!), creators include Bill Golliher (writer), Pat & Tim Kennedy (pencils), Bob Smith (inks), Jack Morelli (letters), Glenn Whitmore (colors), and Victor Gorelick (editor/co-president), while Happy Archieversary! was created by Angelo Decesare (writer), Pat & Tim Kennedy (pencils), Jim Amash (inks), Glenn Whitmore (colors), Jack Morelli (letters), and the editorial team of Jamie Lee Rotante, Vincent Lovallo, and Stephen Oswald. The cover price of Archie: Past, Present & Future Fun is free, while the current value is $0.
#1579 — Woodsy Owl #5, Whitman/Gold Key, November 1974.
Give a Hoot! Don’t Pollute! was a battle cry oft repeated on TVs across the nation on Saturday mornings during my childhood, but until recently I had no clue that there was a comic book series featuring Woodsy Owl. I stumbled across this issue while frantically searching quarter boxes one sunny afternoon, although at the time, I didn’t pay much attention to my find and just added it to my expanding pile of purchases. Then, lo and behold, while recently reading a copy of Back Issue (a great magazine for all comic fans who have an interest in the Bronze Age), I came upon a section of an article that featured our winged hero, the anti-pollution owl! I took this as a sign and dug through my boxes full of unread comics that cost just a quarter, and there it was, issue #5. While the story brought back memories of those public service jingles of my childhood, I also decided that a little Woodsy goes a long way. The good news is that instead of one long story, we instead are treated to several Woodsy tales in small doses. Creator credits are scarce, as usual for this publisher, but what I could find has Paul Norris doing pencils for the cover and Larry Mayer doing inks and letters for the cover, and Paul Norris getting pencil and ink credit for the interior stories. The cover price of Woodsy Owl #5 is 25¢, while the current values are $12 on CBR and $6 on ZKC.
#1580 — The Unexpected #124, DC, May 1971.
You can always expect the unexpected at Cool Comics, but can you expect The Unexpected? The answer is “Yes you can,” because here it is, straight out of the quarter box from which I found it! And how unexpected is it that we’ve seen The Unexpected before? Any doubters can check out episode 262, published on October 1, 2020, which helped launch last Halloween season at Cool Comics. I really dig these fright anthologies from years gone by (especially when they have a great Neal Adams cover!), and this one contains the following tales of dread and woe: These Walls Shall Be Your Grave (written by Jack Phillips, aka George Kashdan, with art by Jerry Grandenetti); Gift of the Ghouls! (written by George Kashdan, with art by George Tuska); Smiles From the Supernatural! (art by George Tuska, with letters by John Costanza); and The Incredible Rebirth of Martin Phipps! (story by Carl Wessler, with art by Jack Sparling. The cover price of The Unexpected #124 is 15¢, while the current values are $48 on CBR and $40 on ZKC.
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September 9, 2021
Eternals, Aquaman at 80, & a Comic-Book & Toy Show in Akron, OH!
Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection Episode 311, where we look at various comic books I own (and in some cases ones that I let get away), both new and old, often with a nostalgic leaning for those feelings of yesteryear. I hope you have as much fun reading about them as I had writing about these cool comics!
For each of the comic books I include here, I list the current secondary market pricing according to the websites ComicBookRealm.com (CBR) and Zap-Kapow Comics (ZKC), using the comic book grading scale of 9.4 (if both sites have the same price, you’ll find just one price for that issue). Not all my comics meet that grade. Some are probably better, and many are certainly worse. But to simplify it, that’s the scale I use. And remember, a comic book is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. And for those who enjoy the additional fun of knowing some of the more important issues in your collection, I recognize each Cool Comic that is listed in Key Collector Comics.
If you have any comments, please scroll to the bottom of the page to where it says, “Leave a Reply.” And now, Episode 311…
Cool Comics Stuff!
For those who live in the greater Akron area, you won’t want to miss out on the Adventure in Comics Comic-Book & Toy Show. I’m a proud, card-carrying member of Adventure in Comics, and this special one-day event will be featuring Adventure In Comics Club Members Michael T. Gilbert, Robert A. Kraus, and Ted Sikora. And guess what else, Cool Comics readers? My wife and I will also be at the show with a table full of fun stuff, including incredible creations from Melissa’s Craft Corner. All the information you need (including that the parking is free, and admission is just $5) is contained on the image included here!
A few recent, noteworthy comics that didn’t make our official Cool Comics list this episode, pictured below, include The Dark Ages #1 (lots of dark fun in the tradition of What If?), Geiger #6 (this title is still going strong and is one of my favorites), and Batman: Fear State: Alpha #1 (which all Batfans need to check out).
The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Aquaman versus Ikaris! What do you think would happen if they faced each other in a titanic tussle, and how do you see the winner achieving victory? Let us know in the comments section below.
Cool Comics Creations!
This episode our Cool Comics Creation comes from Sydney Walton as he presents a fantastic look at The Shadow! The art is all hand-painted with acrylic paints. Syd said he’s been painting covers for a few years now and likes to think that he was one of the first to do so. Syd is always taking commissions, so don’t hesitate to contact him for a cool cover or other fantastic creations. You can find him on Facebook at Syd’s Altruistic Art, or contact him via email at swaltoniii@aol.com.
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Cool Comics In My CollectionModern-Day Cool Comics#1571 — Aquaman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1, DC, October 2021.
You don’t have to be a regular comic book reader to enjoy these special 100-Page anniversary editions that DC has been publishing over the last couple years, and this Aquaman issue is no exception. Granted, you may not understand some of the plots as well in these anthologies, but it’s still a fun way to celebrate the longevity of these heroic fictional characters. Many of us first spotted Aquaman while watching Super Friends in the Seventies, and though I may not read a lot of comics featuring the king of the ocean deep, it’s good to know he’s always there, protecting the Atlanteans and helping safeguard the planet from threats of all manner. If you’d like to take a look at the many characters, creators, and variant covers for this super spectacular issue, please click HERE and enjoy! The cover price of Aquaman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 is $9.99, while the current value is $10. The Key Collector Comics value is also $10.
#1572 — G.I. R.A.M.B.O.T. #1, Wonder Color Comics, April 1987.
Part of the joy of exploring discount boxes (especially when the comics are just a quarter each!) is discovering old titles that you know nothing about! Maybe you take a strange comic home, read it, and hate it, but how can you be upset about it when all it cost was some pocket change? But for me, more often than not, I end up liking these older and no longer wanted comics, for various reasons. I might enjoy it because of the year it came out (G.I. R.A.M.B.O.T. #1 is from 1987, the year I married – hence, it brings back happy memories!), creators involved, the art, the plot, or many other reasons. So, I try to keep an open mind when browsing cheap comics. And best of all is when you enjoy the story, which I did! G.I. R.A.M.B.O.T. may look a little different on the cover (G.I. RAMBOT), but I assure you, I’m spelling it according to the indicia. The inside cover gives us a nice intro to Wonder Color Comics for the uninitiated (which I was), written by editor David Campiti. The creators involved in giving us this fun story include Kevin Juaire (script), Tom Lyle (pencils), Don Drake (inks), Haynie / Brosseau (letters), and Tom Vincent (colors). The cover price of G.I. R.A.M.B.O.T. #1 is $1.95, while the current value is $2.
#1573 — The Last Kids on Earth: Thrilling Tales from the Tree House #0, Viking Books For Young Readers, August 2021.
With a title like this, how could you not want to read this comic? The Last Kids on Earth! What happened? Why are there no other kids? And with all that available real estate, why live in a tree house? If you have younger comic book readers in your house, you may want to find this Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) issue so that they can enjoy the fun in this lighthearted adventure story. Additionally, you may have noticed from the circle on the cover that it’s a Netflix original series, so fans of the comic can watch the continuing tales. This was my first exposure to the story, and with some quick online research, I saw that there are a number of illustrated books for young readers that take place in this universe. Max Brallier is the writer for this FCBD issue, and illustrations are by Douglas Holgate, Lorena Alvarez Gómez, Xavier Bonot, Jay Cooper, Christopher Mitten, and Anoosha Syed. The cover price of The Last Kids on Earth: Thrilling Tales from the Tree House #0 is free, while the current value is $1.
#1574 — Little Dot #145, Harvey Comics, September 1972.
Though I bought a few Richie Rich Harvey Comics as a kid, Little Dot certainly wasn’t on my radar. And I don’t think there’s a particular reason why I never paid any attention to the title, except maybe that I had limited funds and there were always certain superhero titles I had to get each month, along with a few special issues that would sometimes catch my eye. Yet now that I’m older and often enjoy feel Young at Heart – along with the fact that I sometimes find Little Dot in quarter boxes – I’ve come to appreciate these stories. Besides the star of the title, this issue also sees appearances from Little Lotta, Richie Rich, Freckles, Pee Wee, Gloria and Richie’s cantankerous cousin Reggie. And there’s no doubt in my mind that Little Lotta, regardless of who she appears with, steals the show. Sadly, I couldn’t find any creator credits for this issue, which was typical of Harvey during the period. The cover price of Little Dot #145 is 25¢, while the current values are $35 on CBR and $10 on ZKC.
#1575 — The Eternals #3, Marvel, September 1976.
Did you happen to catch the newest trailer for the Eternals movie (to be released in November)? I think it gives viewers a better feel for the story, but I have a suspicion that most people have no inkling who the Eternals are. And while I’ve read a handful of Eternals comics over the years, I’m still not that well-versed on this team of immortals. The original series didn’t last long, but they’ve had a lasting impact on the Marvel Universe, resurfacing every so often as guests and in limited series, along with the current ongoing comic. With the advent of the movie, prices started climbing for the early issues, and this one is no exception. I got this copy during a sale, but the sticker on the plastic bag it came in originally had it selling for $15. Unfortunately, I don’t have issues one or two, but this third issue does have the first appearance of Sersi (spelled Sersy in the story), who eventually becomes an Avenger. Creative credits go to Jack Kirby (originated, written, and drawn by Kirby!), J. Verpoorten (inks), John Costanza (letters), Glynis Wein (colors), and Archie Goodwin (consulting editor). The cover price of The Eternals #3 is 30¢, while the current values are $80 on CBR and $100 on ZKC. The Key Collector Comics value is $120.
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September 2, 2021
A Hawk, Shark, Rabbit, & Tarantula All Invade Cool Comics!
Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection Episode 310, where we look at various comic books I own (and in some cases ones that I let get away), both new and old, often with a nostalgic leaning for those feelings of yesteryear. I hope you have as much fun reading about them as I had writing about these cool comics!
For each of the comic books I include here, I list the current secondary market pricing according to the websites ComicBookRealm.com (CBR) and Zap-Kapow Comics (ZKC), using the comic book grading scale of 9.4 (if both sites have the same price, you’ll find just one price for that issue). Not all my comics meet that grade. Some are probably better, and many are certainly worse. But to simplify it, that’s the scale I use. And remember, a comic book is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. And for those who enjoy the additional fun of knowing some of the more important issues in your collection, I recognize each Cool Comic that is listed in Key Collector Comics.
If you have any comments, please scroll to the bottom of the page to where it says, “Leave a Reply.” And now, Episode 310…
Cool Comics Stuff!If you appreciate comics, there’s a good chance you’re also an avid reader of books. And if that’s the case, I’ve started a new blog (via Substack, just like all those current comic book creators are now doing) that you may find of interest. I Read That Book! Is a personal 
journey in which I talk about books I’ve read at different periods of my life, covering a variety of genres. For example, if you are a Star Wars fan, then you don’t want to miss Page 2. While the blog is fairly young, I’ve already included a perennial classic, a Stephen King horror collection, a sports biography, a book about a pivotal year in U.S. history, and a much-loved western. Keep in mind that these are not reviews, but instead they’re musings about my experiences with each book, including a few fun extras that I’ve tossed in. Each new post is listed as a successive page number, while chapters are broken down by the current year. I’ve been enjoying the journey of talking about these books, and I hope you consider giving it a try (click the link below for the most recent Page…and scroll to the bottom of it for the previous Pages!). If you like it, please subscribe while you’re visiting so that you don’t miss a single Page.
Pictured below are a few new and noteworthy comics I didn’t blog about this week that you may want to check out:
Marvel Voices: Identity
Cable: Reloaded #1
King Spawn #1
The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Luke Skywalker versus King Shark! What do you think would happen if they faced each other in a titanic tussle, and how do you see the winner achieving victory? Let us know in the comments section below.
Cool Comics Creations!
[image error]This week our feature creation is yet another super cool batch of sketch cards from a Star Wars trading card series, courtesy of illustrator Dan Gorman (and the timing couldn’t be better, since we have a Star Wars cool comic in this episode!), a member of the National Cartoonists Society and one of the top sketch card artists on the planet. For more about Dan and his art, please visit www.dangormanart.com. Additionally, Dan is the artist of the Cool Comics logo!
You can have a piece of your art featured right here in Cool Comics Creations! Just send an electronic file in an email featuring one of your drawings, whether you’re a professional or amateur, (it can be just pencils, or inks too…or full color if you prefer) or a picture of a craft or sculpture that you’ve done, and if it’s family friendly (and not controversial…let’s try to keep this fun), you’ll be a part of an upcoming Cool Comics episode. We also want your name, an optional picture of yourself to go here, and any other background information you want to provide, such as a website or a way you can be contacted about your art (who knows, maybe someone will make you an offer for the original!). And then email it to edgosney62@gmail.com .
Cool Comics In My CollectionModern-Day Cool Comics#1566 — Darkhawk #1, Marvel, October 2021.
While I didn’t buy Darkhawk during the title’s original run in the Nineties, I did see Chris Powell sometimes appear in The New Warriors (which I read sort of sporadically). In essence, Darkhawk appeals to those who feel nostalgic about a much-maligned period of comic book collecting. And I’m one of those fans who feels the nostalgic pull. Back in 1993, I started collecting comics after eleven years away from the hobby, and I really enjoyed it. Superman was dead, Batman suffered from a broken back, and the Spider-Man comics went clone crazy (not to mention all the prism, die-cut, and hologram covers that flooded the comic book shelves). A few months ago, there was a Darkhawk one-shot that I really liked (Darkhawk: Heart of the Hawk – see episode 291), so when I heard there was going to be a new limited series, I knew I had to get it…even when I learned that it wouldn’t be the original Darkhawk (this Darkhawk is a guy named Connor Young). After reading it, I’m glad that I stuck to my guns, because I liked the story more than I anticipated. Did you try it? I want to give a big thanks to the following creators: Kyle Higgins (writer), Juanan Ramírez (artist), Erick Arciniega (colors), VC’s Travis Lanham (lettering), Iban Coello & Jesus Aburtov (cover), and Darren Shan (editor). The cover price of Darkhawk #1 is $4.99, while the current value is $5. The Key Collector Comics value is $5.
#1567 — Star Wars #2, Marvel, August 1977.
A long time ago, in a comic book collection far, far away, I once owned the first two Treasury Size Star Wars comic books. Over time, I’d collected a nice stack of various titles in that larger dimension, but they weren’t the easiest when it comes to storage, and I ended up selling them. Sometimes I miss those overly large comic books, but I’m okay…really. Anyway, I never leave a Star Wars comic behind when I come across one in a quarter box, and this Star Wars issue is a perfect example. The cover is a mess, the inside is nothing to write home about, but it’s Star Wars, and it’s a blast (literally!) to read any of these early issues. I’ve read about the difficulties the creative team had, since several issues of the comic were to come out before the first movie hit theaters, so it was no surprise when I turned a page and discovered a Jabba the Hutt that is completely…well…alien. This is a great, fun piece of history, and I’m really glad I found it so cheap and got to read it! My copy is from a Whitman pre-pack and is listed on Comic Book Realm as “Whitman-B,” priced five cents more than the original issue. The cover price of Star Wars #2 is 35¢, while the current value is $10.
#1568 — Suicide Squad Special Edition #1, DC, October 2021.
No, I haven’t seen the new Suicide Squad movie (yet), and yes, King Shark looks pretty cool on this cover. Alas, I once owned the first appearance of this toothy anti-hero, but I ended up selling it in a garage sale of gigantic proportions…and now many of those comics I sold that weekend are worth way more than what I got for them. But that’s life, isn’t it? You win some, you lose some. Still, I now own this nifty Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) issue, and the price was more than right! This freebie came with two stories that will leave you wanting more, more, and even more! Suicide Squad: King Shark is brought to us by Tim Seeley (writer), Scott Kolins (artist), John Kalisz (colors), Wes Abbott (letters), Trevor Hairsine (cover), and Michael McCalister (editor). The second tale is a preview of Suicide Squad: Get Joker, featuring the creative talents of Brian Azzarello (writer), Alex Maleev (artist), Matt Hollingsworth (colorist), Jared Fletcher (letterer), Bixie Matheiu (assistant editor), and Mike Cotton (editor). The cover price of Suicide Squad Special Edition #1 is free, while the current value is $0. The Key Collector Comics value is $0.
#1569 — Bugs Bunny #201, Gold Key, October 1978.
When I watched Looney Tunes cartoons as a kid, Elmer Fudd annoyed me. Bugs was my guy, and Elmer just seemed to be a pain. But now that I’m older and reading these comic books for the young at heart, I have a new perspective on Elmer, and have no problem with the character – at least the way he’s portrayed in the comics. It’s been many years since I’ve seen any of the cartoons, so I may still see him as nothing but a foil for our rabbit hero if I ever watch them again. I really like the way Bugs and Elmer partner up in the opening story of this issue in an adventure named One Ghost Too Many. If you’re a Bugs Bunny fan, I recommend picking this one up, if you can find a copy (and it should be no surprise to constant readers that I found this one in a quarter box!). Credited creators include Ralph Heimdahl (cover), Don R. Christensen (script), Tom McKimson (pencils), and Tony DiPaola (inks/letter). The cover price of Bugs Bunny #201 is 35¢, while the current value is $8.
#1570 — Weird Suspense #1, Atlas/Seaboard, February 1975.
When I started my third phase of comic book collecting (which ran from 1993 to 2003), I bought a few Atlas titles from discount boxes. I didn’t have many, perhaps 3 or 4, but I recalled seeing a few on the shelves back in the Seventies…without ever bothering to pick one up. My money went to mostly Marvel capes and tights titles, along with The Planet of the Apes magazine and the occasional monster periodical (a couple of which, as it turns out, were Atlas/Seaboard productions – the first two issues of Movie Monsters, and I still have them!). And sports cards…and nonsports cards…and Dairy Queen (there was one right down the street from where I grew up) …and I didn’t have unlimited funds, so I always had a lot of decisions to make. Anyway, now that I’m on my fourth phase of comic collecting, the nostalgia bug has infected me, and I’m having a blast discovering these Seventies comics that I never read. Creators include Michael Fleisher (script), Pat Boyette (pencils/inks/letters), and Dick Giordano (cover). The cover price of Weird Suspense #1 is 25¢, while the current values are $18 on CBR and $10 on ZKC. The Key Collector Comics value is $15.
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August 26, 2021
The Heroes Union Gives Thrills of Comics From Yesteryear!
Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection Episode 309, where we look at various comic books I own (and in some cases ones that I let get away), both new and old, often with a nostalgic leaning for those feelings of yesteryear. I hope you have as much fun reading about them as I had writing about these cool comics!
For each of the comic books I include here, I list the current secondary market pricing according to the websites ComicBookRealm.com (CBR) and Zap-Kapow Comics (ZKC), using the comic book grading scale of 9.4 (if both sites have the same price, you’ll find just one price for that issue). Not all my comics meet that grade. Some are probably better, and many are certainly worse. But to simplify it, that’s the scale I use. And remember, a comic book is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. And for those who enjoy the additional fun of knowing some of the more important issues in your collection, I recognize each Cool Comic that is listed in Key Collector Comics.
If you have any comments, please scroll to the bottom of the page to where it says, “Leave a Reply.” And now, Episode 309…
Cool Comics Stuff!I never have enough room each week to show all the new cool comics that hit store shelves, so here’s a glance at a couple that may interest you, along with the newest addition I acquired via Kickstarter.
Batman Secret Files: Clownhunter #1 is for any Batfan who wants to dig deeper into all the craziness going on in Gotham these days, and X-Men: The Trial of Magneto #1, is a must for all fans who want to know if Magneto is indeed guilty of murder!
Knightglaive #2 takes place in Akron, Ohio, and since I live in a suburb and have met the creator, Damion Kendrick, this was a must for my collection (I have the first issue and enjoyed reading this one to keep up with the continuing story). I’m looking forward to more comics by Damion and his company, Damagearts XD!
Cool Comics Battle of the Week!The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Skull the Slayer versus Zorro! What do you think would happen if they faced each other in a titanic tussle, and how do you see the winner achieving victory? Let us know in the comments section below.
Cool Comics Creations!
If you’ve been keeping up with Spider-Man and Sinister War, then you probably have an even deeper appreciation for this wonderful work of art! This episode’s creation comes to us from Robert A. Kraus (aka RAK), creator of Chakan and many other fantastic works of art, including cool games he’s developed. To learn more about RAK, be sure to visit his website at http://www.rakgraphics.com/.
You can have a piece of your art featured right here in Cool Comics Creations! Just send an electronic file in an email featuring one of your drawings, whether you’re a professional or amateur, (it can be just pencils, or inks too…or full color if you prefer) or a picture of a craft or sculpture that you’ve done, and if it’s family friendly (and not controversial…let’s try to keep this fun), you’ll be a part of an upcoming Cool Comics episode. We also want your name, an optional picture of yourself to go here, and any other background information you want to provide, such as a website or a way you can be contacted about your art (who knows, maybe someone will make you an offer for the original!). And then email it to edgosney62@gmail.com .
Cool Comics In My CollectionModern-Day Cool Comics#1561 — The Heroes Union #1, Binge Books, August 2021.
If you miss the thrills and excitement of comic books from yesteryear, Binge Books has made all your dreams come true via their new hit title, The Heroes Union, Approved By The Comics Code Authority (and there it is on the cover, smack dab in the upper right corner). The moment I saw the solicitation for The Heroes Union there was never any doubt that I wanted to add it to my collection. It’s hard to beat 68-pages of great fun for just $4.99, and with a fantastic creative lineup, too, including: Roger Stern (co-plotter/scripter); (co-plotter/bookrunner); Ron Frenz (penciler); Sal Buscema & Chris Nye (inkers); Glenn Whitmore (colorist); Marshall Dillon (letterer); and Ron Frenz & Brett Breeding (cover artists). The heroes comprising this team have business names, adding a fun touch to the story, and we get a nice look at each on the inside back cover. The paper stock is slick and thicker than some of the usual comics of today, and when reading this you feel good about the production quality, both visually and physically. Best of all, more is coming, including spinoff titles, and we’re told that issue 2 is being written by David Michelinie. Lastly, each issue comes with its own unique Heroes Union Member Number on the back…mine is 002787. Grab this comic if you can still find a copy! The cover price of The Heroes Union #1 is $4.99, while the current value is $5.
#1562 — Skull the Slayer #1, Marvel, August 1975.
Recently, during one of my many archeological digs in quarter bins at my local comic shop, I uncovered this previously owned (and somewhat damaged) first issue of Skull the Slayer, a title that originally appeared during my early, impressionable years of collecting, but a comic that I didn’t give a second glance to back in those early days, because back then, capes and tights were my overriding passion. When I added it to my ever-growing pile of quarter comics, I didn’t notice the tear at the bottom of the cover, or the damage on the back, or the overall feel of a comic that’s lived through some harsh conditions. And on discovering all these faults once I got home and sorted my new treasures, I admit I was a little disappointed. Yet everything changed once I started reading it. No, it’s not the greatest of the Seventies titles, and yes, some of the dialogue will bother modern readers. But it will make you feel like you’ve traveled back in time and landed on the set of a crazy science fiction movie being filmed in 1975. The creative crew who gave us this wild story is comprised of Marv Wolfman (creator/writer/colorist), Steve Gan (artist), Marcos (letterer), and Len Wein (editor). The cover price of Skull the Slayer #1 is 25¢, while the current values are $25 on CBR and $14 on ZKC. The Key Collector Comics value is $18.
#1563 — World of Zorro #1, American Mythology Productions, August 2021.
Zorro was created in 1919 by American writer Johnston McCulley, and the legend has grown strong over the years in print, radio, movies, television, and, of course, comic books. I’d never read any Zorro stories until I started buying the Topps Comics adventures back in the Nineties. And while Topps ceased publication long ago, American Mythology Productions is keeping the swashbuckling hero in print. If you’re not sure whether you’d enjoy Zorro comics, this Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) edition is the perfect way to find out. It features three sample stories (Zorro: Swords of Hell; Zorro: Legendary Adventures; and Zorro: Flights), along with The History of Zorro, which is a nice touch. Creators for this FCBD anthology include writers Mike Wolfer and Don McGregor, artists Allen Martinez and Vincenzo Carratu, and cover artist Mariana Puglia. The cover price of World of Zorro #1 is free, while the current value is $0.
#1564 — Donald Quest #3, IDW Publishing, January 2017.
What is Donald Quest? I had no idea when I started to read, and though I missed the first two issues of this five-part steampunk Disney adventure, it was a lot of fun. Donald Duck is one of my favorite animated characters, and I got this issue from Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in a pack of 10 comics for just $5.99. All I could see was the comic book on top (it wasn’t this one), so everything else was a surprise, and I’ve enjoyed the few I’ve read so far. The cover and pages of this IDW comic are a little thicker than what you usually find in a comic book, which makes this a sturdier copy for the little ones in your life. But if you’re Young at Heart and enjoy traveling back to your childhood via comic book adventures, this one is a great way to go! The creative folks for this issue include writers Stefano Ambrosio and Davide Aicardi, artist Francesco D’lppolito, colorist Disney Italia with Travis and Nicole Seitler and Erik Rosengarten, dialogue from Pat and Carol McGreal, and edits by Sarah Gaydos. The cover price of Donald Quest #3 is $3.99, while the current value is $4.
#1565 — Justice League of America #192, DC, July 1981.
In looking over my list of comics that have become official Cool Comics, I discovered that this is the 10th issue of Justice League of America that has been featured here. And while that sounds like a lot, 1,555 Cool Comics In My Collection are not JLA issues. There’s no meaning behind any of this…it’s just the sort of curiosity that comes when you’ve been doing something over several years. In this issue, the cover reveals that we are to Learn the Astonishing TRUE ORIGIN of the Red Tornado! And I think it’s about time we dig deeper and find out the facts, considering that it looks like he’s about to finish off Flash, Green Lantern, Superman, Aquaman, Firestorm, Wonder Woman, and Batman! The first volume of this title (1960-1987) always delivers an entertaining read, and if you don’t have this issue, you may want to grab it if you can find a copy. This comic comes to us thanks to the efforts of writer Gerry Conway, artists George Perez & John Beatty, colorist Carl Gafford, letterer Ben Oda, and editor Len Wein. The cover price of Justice League of America #192 is 50¢, while the current value is $6.
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August 19, 2021
Yabba Dabba Doo and Toby Tyler Too!
Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection Episode 308, where we look at various comic books I own (and in some cases ones that I let get away), both new and old, often with a nostalgic leaning for those feelings of yesteryear. I hope you have as much fun reading about them as I had writing about these cool comics!
For each of the comic books I include here, I list the current secondary market pricing according to the websites ComicBookRealm.com (CBR) and Zap-Kapow Comics (ZKC), using the comic book grading scale of 9.4 (if both sites have the same price, you’ll find just one price for that issue). Not all my comics meet that grade. Some are probably better, and many are certainly worse. But to simplify it, that’s the scale I use. And remember, a comic book is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. And for those who enjoy the additional fun of knowing some of the more important issues in your collection, I recognize each Cool Comic that is listed in Key Collector Comics.
If you have any comments, please scroll to the bottom of the page to where it says, “Leave a Reply.” And now, Episode 308…
Cool Comics Stuff!
Were you able to go out and get some of the Free Comic Book Day offerings this past Saturday? I sure did, and I also took advantage of the great sales that so many comic book shops offer for this occasion. Besides adding a couple high grade Captain Marvel issues to my collection (seven more and I’ve completed the 1968 series!), I also spent some quality time digging through quarter boxes (my apologies if you don’t have any quarter boxes at a shop near you). Just a few weeks ago (episode 305), while discussing Cool Comic #1543, I mentioned that I don’t find many Archie Comics in quarter bins. Well guess what? I struck gold and came away with 63 issues of various comics featuring America’s ageless teenager. While this sounds expensive, simple math tells us that for just 25 cents each, my total cost for Archie Comics was $15.75. Mind you, they weren’t the only quarter comics I bought that day, but for that price, they are always hard to resist.
The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is the Defenders versus the Teen Titans! What do you think would happen if they faced each other in a titanic tussle, and how do you see the winner achieving victory? Let us know in the comments section below.
Cool Comics Creations!
Ed Griffie’s Casper takes many of us back to our Harvey happy place! Ed is a lifelong comic book fan who started drawing Kawaii and Chibi style versions of pop culture icons and superheroes about five years ago. Through Facebook, his work came to the attention of Daniel Hare, the owner of vintage toy and comic bookstore The Toys Time Forgot, who offered him a guest spot at Free Comic Book Day. Since then, Ed has been a regular at local conventions and comic bookstores, where he offers bookmarks, coloring pages, trading cards, and color prints featuring his unique artwork. You can check out his full catalog of work at toonist27.deviantart.com or contact him at edgriffiejr@gmail.com to commission an original piece of your very own.
You can have a piece of your art featured right here in Cool Comics Creations! Just send an electronic file in an email featuring one of your drawings, whether you’re a professional or amateur, (it can be just pencils, or inks too…or full color if you prefer) or a picture of a craft or sculpture that you’ve done, and if it’s family friendly (and not controversial…let’s try to keep this fun), you’ll be a part of an upcoming Cool Comics episode. We also want your name, an optional picture of yourself to go here, and any other background information you want to provide, such as a website or a way you can be contacted about your art (who knows, maybe someone will make you an offer for the original!). And then email it to edgosney62@gmail.com .
Cool Comics In My CollectionModern-Day Cool Comics#1556 — Defenders #1, Marvel, October 2021.
In the Seventies (I started collecting in 1973), when I discovered and first fell in love with comic books, for some unexplainable reason I had no interest in The Defenders. Then later, in 1978, I was finished with the hobby. I had other interests, and my comic books were stored in a box that was shoved into the back of my closet. Come 1982, as fate would have it (just like in a comic book), one of my college roommates guided me back to the four-color world we all love so much. And that’s when I bought my first issue of The Defenders. Unfortunately, this second phase of collecting lasted less than a year; but a little over a decade later, when I once again came back to comics, I started buying back issues of The Defenders. Which (with lots of other details left out) brings us to the present with this start of a new limited series, in the tradition of my Defenders memories. We tend to romanticize the past, and sometimes there’s nothing wrong with that. I just have to keep in mind that these are different creators and enjoy these new stories for what they are. So, a big thank you goes out to storytellers Al Ewing (writer) & Javier Rodriguez (artist/cover artist), Alvaro López (inks), VC’s Joe Caramagna (letters), and Will Moss & Sarah Brunstad (editors). The cover price of Defenders #1 is $3.99, while the current value is $4. The Key Collector Comics value is also $4.
#1557 — Teen Titans #32, DC, March 2006.
As I continually dig through quarter bins, I tend to find more treasure than trash…although some curmudgeons may think otherwise. Teen Titans, in the form of New Teen Titans, became one of my favorite comics during my short second phase of collecting (see above for more comic book collecting “phase” stuff…I’m sure many of you have gone through the same thing). And when I see Teen Titan comics for such bargain basement prices, they’re certainly hard to resist, regardless of the decade in which they were published (I tend to prefer Seventies comics the most, but all eras are welcome in my white storage boxes). My third phase of comic book collecting came to a close in 2003, and it looked like the end…gasp! But resistance really was futile, although I managed to resist until 2017 (when I started buying new comics again). The point is, I missed out on a lot during those 14 years, so it’s fun to see some of the cool stories that came out back then, and this is one of them. And you know what? I tend to like stories written by Geoff Johns, so it was worth that quarter (this issue has lots of cool characters!). Other creators of this issue include Todd Nauck (penciller); Sean Parsons, Nelson, Lary Strucker (inkers); Phil Balsman (letterer); Jeromy Cox (colorist); Jeanine Schaefer (asst. editor); and Eddie Berganza (editor). The cover price of Teen Titans #32 is $2.50, while the current value is $3.
#1558 — Valiant, Valiant Entertainment, August 2021.
Though COVID-19 keeps trying to throw a wrench into our lives, Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is still with us. For 20 years now the industry has attempted to woo us by giving away special issues, and while it works for some, others refuse to be enticed. You can argue all you want about whether it helps your local comic shop or not, but for me, as an individual who enjoys writing about comic books each week, it’s a fun way to continue providing information about companies and titles both familiar and unfamiliar. When I get the entire set each year, I then must decide which issue to showcase in each episode throughout the year. And, if FCBD moves back to celebrating this event on the first Saturday of May, I won’t be able to cover all the new 2021 issues. If we should happen to run into that problem, I’ll at least show you what issues remain via Cool Comics Stuff! And as you can see, for week 1 I decided on Valiant’s issue that contains snippets of stories from Ninjack (Jeff Parker and Javier Pulido), X-O Manowar (Dennis Hopeless: writer; Emilio Laiso: pencils), Shadowman (Interview with Cullen Bunn), and The Harbinger (Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly: writers; Robbi Rodriguez: art). Though I haven’t read many comics from Valiant, I have a hefty collection, thanks to quarter boxes. And The Harbinger tends to grab my interest the most, so I’m looking forward to the new series this fall. The cover price of Valiant is free, while the current value is $0.
#1559 — The Flintstones #46, Charlton Comics, June 1976.
Earlier this week I finished reading the newest edition of Back Issue! magazine (#129), and wonder of wonders, it featured articles on comics that came to us as cartoons. I’ve mentioned before how much of an influence the magazine is when it comes to buying previously owned comic books (whether from the quarter bin or the regular back issue boxes with higher price tags), and this issue was no exception. Though many different cartoons were a part of my life growing up, The Flintstones were most certainly one of my favorites. From the catchy theme song to the fun and clever stories, it was the rare occasion that I’d turn the dial (yes, I’m so old we had to turn a dial to get different TV stations…and the choices were slim) if I saw them on TV. If you click on the cover image to enlarge it, you’ll notice a price sticker in the right corner near the top. Can you believe that some store was selling it for just 13 cents? I know many collectors would be aghast that this sticker is marring the cover, but I paid just a quarter for the issue, and I think it adds a certain charm and sense of nostalgia. The cover price of The Flintstones #46 is 30¢, while the current value is $22.
#1560 — Toby Tyler, Gold Key, February 1965.
I’ve had this Gold Key Walt Disney comic in my filing cabinet of unexplored adventures for a while now (probably two or three years…it’s hard to pinpoint an exact date since I’m always snooping around quarter boxes – yes, I paid just 25 cents for this!), and as I perused my many gems in the hunt for something fun and different, I couldn’t resist the tug from Toby Tyler any longer. I never saw the original 1960 movie, nor do I recall seeing it on The Magical World of Disney where they broke it up into two parts (season 11, episodes 10 and 11), but with a young boy and a chimp on the cover, and the reveal that he runs away and joins the circus, this sounded like the kind of adventure the 12-year-old living inside me would enjoy. And I was right. A little research shows that Dell Comics originally published this in 1960, but after it aired on TV via The Magical World of Disney near the close of 1964, Western Publishing, under its Gold Key imprint, put it back on comic book racks for kids to enjoy once again. The only creator credit I could find is Nat Edson (pencils and inks). The cover price of Toby Tyler is 12¢, while the current value is $32.
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August 12, 2021
Spider-Man Battles Hobgobin While Aquaman Swims to the Rescue!
Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection Episode 307, where we look at various comic books I own (and in some cases ones that I let get away), both new and old, often with a nostalgic leaning for those feelings of yesteryear. I hope you have as much fun reading about them as I had writing about these cool comics!
For each of the comic books I include here, I list the current secondary market pricing according to the websites ComicBookRealm.com (CBR) and Zap-Kapow Comics (ZKC), using the comic book grading scale of 9.4 (if both sites have the same price, you’ll find just one price for that issue). Not all my comics meet that grade. Some are probably better, and many are certainly worse. But to simplify it, that’s the scale I use. And remember, a comic book is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. And for those who enjoy the additional fun of knowing some of the more important issues in your collection, I recognize each Cool Comic that is listed in Key Collector Comics.
If you have any comments, please scroll to the bottom of the page to where it says, “Leave a Reply.” And now, Episode 307…
Cool Comics Stuff!
This Saturday, August 14, is Free Comic Book Day (FCBD)! Traditionally it’s held the first Saturday in May, but in 2020, with COVID-19 changing so many aspects of our lives, this fun event was instead spread throughout the summer, with titles arriving at comic shops each week. And this year it’s being held in mid-August. Will 2022 put FCBD back on its regular schedule? We live in a world with a lot of unknowns when it comes to future events, so we’ll just have to wait and see. Starting next episode, I’ll be doing my annual coverage of all the releases…unless the next FCBD occurs before I can fit them all in. So just in case this happens, if you click the link above you can see everything that’s coming out this Saturday (which happens to be the 20th Anniversary of FCBD) and make plans for what you want to add to your collection! And by the way, it’s also nice to make a purchase, big or small, at your local shop, since they funded your free comic books.
The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Aquaman versus Spider-Man! What do you think would happen if they faced each other in a titanic tussle, and how do you see the winner achieving victory? Let us know in the comments section below.
Cool Comics Creations!
This episode our Cool Comics Creation comes from Sydney Walton as he gives us another look at Morbius, the Living Vampire! If you missed his first rendition, be sure to click HERE to see it. The art is all hand-painted with acrylic paints. Syd said he’s been painting covers for a few years now and likes to think that he was one of the first to do so. Syd is always taking commissions, so don’t hesitate to contact him for a cool cover or other fantastic creations. You can find him on Facebook at Syd’s Altruistic Art, or contact him via email at swaltoniii@aol.com.
You can have a piece of your art featured right here in Cool Comics Creations! Just send an electronic file in an email featuring one of your drawings, whether you’re a professional or amateur, (it can be just pencils, or inks too…or full color if you prefer) or a picture of a craft or sculpture that you’ve done, and if it’s family friendly (and not controversial…let’s try to keep this fun), you’ll be a part of an upcoming Cool Comics episode. We also want your name, an optional picture of yourself to go here, and any other background information you want to provide, such as a website or a way you can be contacted about your art (who knows, maybe someone will make you an offer for the original!). And then email it to edgosney62@gmail.com .
Cool Comics In My CollectionModern-Day Cool Comics#1551 — Spirits of Vengeance: Spirit Rider #1, Marvel, October 2021.
While I’m sure there are some fans who bought this comic because it’s written by Taboo and B. Earl, I admit that I wouldn’t know them if they were standing directly in front of me. Perhaps if I were a few decades younger I would see this as a big deal, but instead I bought this comic because I enjoy a good Ghost Rider tale every now and then. And this story also involves Kushala, a Sorcerer Supreme from the 1800’s, along with Doctor Strange himself. It’s an interesting and fun one-shot you may want to check out for yourself if you like any of these characters. Other creators involved include Paul Davidson (artist), Dan Brown (color artist), Jeffrey Veregge (“Leviathan Origin” artist), VC’s Joe Caramagna (letterer), Takashi Okazaki & Rico Renzi (cover artists), and Sarah Brunstad (editor). The cover price of Spirits of Vengeance: Spirit Rider #1 is $4.99, while the current value is $5. The Key Collector Comics value is also $5.
#1552 — Adventure Comics #447, DC, October 1976.
I’ve had this stored away for nearly a year in a longbox full of DC comics I bought for just a quarter each (I was able to purchase several issues of Adventure Comics during one fine day of browsing) and decided that I needed to give this one a read. The cover gives us action, intrigue, and an extra! That’s right, down at the bottom it says, “Extra! The Creeper takes a Deathwalk!” So how could I resist? All this excitement for just 25 cents! The Aquaman story is plotted by Paul Levitz, Martin Pasko wrote the script, Jim Aparo provided the art, color comes to us from Carl Gafford, and Joe Orlando did the editing. Creeper’s caper comes to us via Martin Pasko (writer), Ric Estrada & Joe Staton (artists), Carl Gafford (colorist), Ben Oda (letterer), and Joe Orlando (editor). And be sure to check out the back of your copy for a great ad featuring The Green Machine from MARX Toys! The cover price of Adventure Comics #447 is 30¢, while the current value is $10.
#1553 — Man of War #1, Malibu Comics, April 1993.
It’s a complete coincidence that last week I had another comic that was published with an April 1993 cover date…or is it? When it comes to the four-color world of graphic storytelling, truth is often stranger than fiction. So why did I pull out Man of War #1 from one of my boxes stuffed full of exotic adventures that cost me just a quarter each? If I think about it, probably because just like last week, I still have the Nineties in my head. A lot happened in my life during that decade, and comic books were a large part of what I did. Though I don’t know a lot about the characters and stories Malibu Comics produced at the time, this took me back to days that now seem so long ago, leaving me feeling a bit wistful. Without creators, comic books wouldn’t exist, so we thank Dan Danko and Tom Mason (writers), Bryan Lee (penciller), Emir Ribeiro (inker), Tim Eldred (letter), and Roland Mann (editor). The cover price of Man of War #1 is $1.95, while the current value is $3.
#1554 — DuckTales #1, Disney Comics, June 1990.
While Gladstone published the earliest issues of DuckTales, Disney later decided to produce their own comics (which didn’t last long) and by golly if I don’t have their first issue of these adventuresome ducks. Best of all, I didn’t pay a penny for this comic, as it was a gift last year. As longtime Cool Comics readers are aware, I’ve come to appreciate ducks on the comic book page (especially of the Disney variety), so the kid residing in my soul is happy to have this in my collection. Are you a fan of the cartoon version? Well, I can’t say that I am, because I’ve never watched it. I’m not part of the demographic the cartoon was aimed at, and just never caught an episode. Besides, I’m all about the comics, not the cartoons. This fun issue is written by Marv Wolfman, while C Quartieri and Robert Bat did the art. The cover price of DuckTales #1 is $1.50, while the current values are $4 on CBR and $10 on ZKC.
#1555 — The Amazing Spider-Man #250, Marvel, March 1984.
As someone who has years of experience when it comes to digging around in quarter bins at comic book shops, believe me when I tell you that you don’t often find copies of The Amazing Spider-Man, regardless of the year of publication. When I see them, I typically buy them, whether I already own the issue of not (they make great gifts for like-minded friends and relatives). My favorite period of collecting the title are any issues from the beginning up to #200, but if I bought nothing but those issues, there are lots of cool stories I would have missed out on, such as this SPECIAL NORMAL-SIZED 250TH ISSUE (it says it right there on the cover!). Also, I’m more of a Green Goblin guy, but in a pinch, Hobgoblin is good enough for Gosneys (see, Spider-Man comics and the Gosney family motto go hand-in-hand). I didn’t buy comics off the shelf often in the Eighties, and I love adding missing issues to my Amazing Spider-Man run as much as the next web-head fan. We have the following creators to thank for this issue: Roger Stern (writer); John Romita Jr. & Klaus Janson (artists); Joe Rosen (letters); C. Scheele (colorist); and Danny Fingeroth (editor). The cover price of The Amazing Spider-Man #250 is 60¢, while the current values are $16 on CBR and $20 on ZKC.
Would you like to write a review of a comic book or graphic novel for all the Internet to read? Our Cool Comics Reader Reviews section is looking for fans just like you to submit your review, along with a cover image of the comic. Additionally, you may provide a picture of yourself and any other biographical information you want published in Cool Comics. Send all this to edgosney62@gmail.com . Please keep in mind that we reserve the right to decide what will and won’t go in the blog, so keep the language clean, pick out a comic that won’t cause controversy (we try to have fun here!), and start tapping away on your keyboard!
ComicBooks For Kids!ComicBooks For Kids! (CB4K) is a charity that Cool Comics In My Collection is honored to be working with. CB4K provides comic books to kids in hospitals and cancer centers all across the United States. You can check their website and see if your local hospital is included and if not, you can work with them to get them included! If you like what you see, please help them out and follow/like their Facebook page. Their link is https://www.facebook.com/comicbooksforkids/
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August 5, 2021
Longing for Those Summer Days of Cool Comics From Yesteryear!
Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection Episode 306, where we look at various comic books I own (and in some cases ones that I let get away), both new and old, often with a nostalgic leaning for those feelings of yesteryear. I hope you have as much fun reading about them as I had writing about these cool comics!
For each of the comic books I include here, I list the current secondary market pricing according to the websites ComicBookRealm.com (CBR) and Zap-Kapow Comics (ZKC), using the comic book grading scale of 9.4 (if both sites have the same price, you’ll find just one price for that issue). Not all my comics meet that grade. Some are probably better, and many are certainly worse. But to simplify it, that’s the scale I use. And remember, a comic book is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. And for those who enjoy the additional fun of knowing some of the more important issues in your collection, I recognize each Cool Comic that is listed in Key Collector Comics.
If you have any comments, please scroll to the bottom of the page to where it says, “Leave a Reply.” And now, Episode 306…
Cool Comics Stuff!The picture below includes some of the rewards I received for the Dreadstar Returns Kickstarter, by far the most expensive and largest Kickstarter I’ve ever supported. I haven’t read it yet, and I’ll admit that I’m not well-versed in the universe of Vanth Dreadstar, although I’ve built up a decent collection of back issues over the last few years. I like supporting crowdfunding efforts when I can, but when you do this, you need to be patient, because sometimes it takes months and months before you receive your rewards. Still, when they finally arrive, it’s usually worth it!
The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is the Hulk versus Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes! What do you think would happen if they faced each other in a titanic tussle, and how do you see the winner achieving victory? Let us know in the comments section below.
Cool Comics Creations!
[image error]Star Wars fans can never get enough, and Cool Comics loves to show creative works that are out of this world; hence, this week our feature creation is more sketch cards from a Star Wars trading card series, courtesy of illustrator Dan Gorman, a member of the National Cartoonists Society and one of the top sketch card artists on the planet. For more about Dan and his art, please visit www.dangormanart.com. Additionally, Dan is the artist of the Cool Comics logo!
You can have a piece of your art featured right here in Cool Comics Creations! Just send an electronic file in an email featuring one of your drawings, whether you’re a professional or amateur, (it can be just pencils, or inks too…or full color if you prefer) or a picture of a craft or sculpture that you’ve done, and if it’s family friendly (and not controversial…let’s try to keep this fun), you’ll be a part of an upcoming Cool Comics episode. We also want your name, an optional picture of yourself to go here, and any other background information you want to provide, such as a website or a way you can be contacted about your art (who knows, maybe someone will make you an offer for the original!). And then email it to edgosney62@gmail.com .
Cool Comics In My CollectionModern-Day Cool Comics#1546 — Dune: Blood of the Sardaukar #1, BOOM! Studios, July 2021.
If you’re a Dune fan, I really hope you didn’t miss out on this exciting, violent (yet touching) one-shot adventure that takes place during the original novel (with some flashbacks). The Sardaukar are known as the best fighters in the universe, doing the emperor’s bidding without question. But what happens when one warrior’s memories of his past crash headfirst into new revelations that completely change his perspective? The ramifications at the conclusion of this comic will stick with readers for a long time to come. The writers of this new Dune epic are Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, Adam Gorham is the illustrator, it is colored by Patricio Delpeche, lettered by Ed Dukeshire, edited by Jonathan Manning, and the cover is by Jeff Dekal. The cover price of Dune: Blood of the Sardaukar #1 is $7.99, while the current value is $8.
#1547 — The Incredible Hulk #206, Marvel, December 1976.
The older I get, the more I appreciate comics from the Seventies. In 1973 I started buying comic books with money I earned in various ways (grass cutting, snow shoveling, delivering newspapers…typical work for young boys in that period), and though I wasn’t a regular reader of The Incredible Hulk, I usually enjoyed the stories, and sometimes grabbed back issues at a used bookstore in Wheeling, West Virginia. The used comic books were just a dime, and boy how I wish I could go back and visit those days! Anyway, today’s dime comics usually come in dollar boxes now, but my local shop still has quarter bins, which is fantastic for finding great adventures from the past, such as this crazy tale. This Hulk adventure comes to us courtesy of Len Wein (writer/editor), Sal Buscema and Joe Staton (illustrators), Glynis Wein (colorist), and John Costanza (letterer). The cover price of The Incredible Hulk #206 is 30¢, while the current value is $15.
#1548 — Night Glider #1, Topps Comics, April 1993.
In 1993 I started collecting comics again after nearly an eleven-year hiatus (I consider this my third phase of comic book collecting; although, admittedly, I did buy some independent titles from a discount store a few times around 1989-1991). Superman died in 1992, and my father bought me the black bagged copy of issue 75…and this was the catalyst that got me started once more (and I went strong with my collecting until mid-2003). Anyway, when I saw that Topps was putting out comic books, I decided to give some of them a try, since I’d bought many sports and non-sports cards from the company, off and on, dating back to the Sixties. Night Glider (along with several other Jack Kirby created comics from Topps) was one of those titles, but I eventually sold it at a garage sale over a decade ago. Why did I buy it again? Because the nostalgia bug bit me where I live when I came across it, and I decided to rescue this comic from a quarter bin. Part of the pull is the creative team, which consists of Roy Thomas (plot), Gerry Conway (script), Don Heck (art), Jean Simek (letters), Gregory Wright (colorist), and editors Dwight Zimmerman and Jim Salicrup. The cover price of Night Glider #1 is $2.95, while the current values are $4 on CBR and $3 on ZKC.
#1549 — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #6, Archie, November 1989.
Because of my age, I missed out some of the coolest stuff that gets a kid excited…and I’m thinking of stuff that came both before my time and after my time. Yet I’m not complaining, because my youth was full of plenty of awesome things like Planet of the Apes, Star Trek, and the popularity of Saturday afternoon and late-night monster movies. But when it comes to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, they arrived on the scene too late and aren’t a part of my childhood memories. And when I’m feeling a little wistful about the those lost yesteryears and reflect on the joys that cartoons, toys, and movies gave me, is it any wonder that I buy comics like this one when I’m flipping through quarter boxes? Sure, it’s not quite the same as finding something I grew up with, yet these reminders of the past can still fill a void when we’re feeling young at heart. The cover price of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #6 is $1, while the current values are $5 on CBR and $3 on ZKC.
#1550 — Superboy #207, DC, March 1975.
Though some comic book databases tell you this is Superboy Starring the Legion of Super-Heroes, according to the indicia, it’s just Superboy. But whatever you like to call it is okay with me, because I’d rather read it than argue over it. For some reason unknown to me (but perhaps you know and would like to enlighten us in the comments section below), starting with issue 197, DC (which at that time had the official name of National Periodical Publications, Inc.) decided to include those young heroes from the future on the cover…and later changed the name to include them…and you can read a snippet about it HERE. I didn’t buy any Superboy comics during the Seventies, but if I could go back in time knowing what I know now…well…isn’t that the story of all of us? Cary Bates is the writer, and Mike Grell handled the art chores, along with the cool cover. The cover price of Superboy #207 is 25¢, while the current values are $20 on CBR and $18 on ZKC.
Would you like to write a review of a comic book or graphic novel for all the Internet to read? Our Cool Comics Reader Reviews section is looking for fans just like you to submit your review, along with a cover image of the comic. Additionally, you may provide a picture of yourself and any other biographical information you want published in Cool Comics. Send all this to edgosney62@gmail.com . Please keep in mind that we reserve the right to decide what will and won’t go in the blog, so keep the language clean, pick out a comic that won’t cause controversy (we try to have fun here!), and start tapping away on your keyboard!
ComicBooks For Kids!ComicBooks For Kids! (CB4K) is a charity that Cool Comics In My Collection is honored to be working with. CB4K provides comic books to kids in hospitals and cancer centers all across the United States. You can check their website and see if your local hospital is included and if not, you can work with them to get them included! If you like what you see, please help them out and follow/like their Facebook page. Their link is https://www.facebook.com/comicbooksforkids/
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