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December 1, 2022
December Brings Spider-Man, New Teen Titans & Even Little Audrey!
Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 375, 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 375…
Cool Comics Stuff!
Several months ago, I cut back my Star Wars collecting to just The Mandalorian series, but I couldn’t resist picking up Yoda once I really looked at the cover. I’ll probably continue with it for a while. Star Wars: Revelations #1, a one-shot, sets things up for the future runs of the ongoing Star Wars titles, so make sure to grab a copy if you are a heavy-duty fan.
Cool Comics Battle of the Week!The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Spider-Man versus Kid Flash! 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 week we have another contribution of an original sketch from reader Josh Thomas, who included the story behind the drawing.
Here’s another favorite of mine. Funny story…Herb Trimpe was taking commissions for sketched covers. I dropped off this blank Wolverine cover for him to do.
Next day I arrived, and he says, “I screwed up…but I think you’ll be okay with it.” He explained he grabbed it and started sketching the Hulk until he realized he was doing the wrong character. So, he added in Wolverine to the sketch.
His wife pointed out to me how he charges double if you want two characters in the sketch…so I essentially got two for the price of one.
Obviously, he’s well known for co-creating Wolverine, but his G.I. Joe work was my favorite of his.
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#1891 — The Amazing Spider-Man #14, Marvel, January 2023.
Cool Factor: If you’re familiar with Spider-Man and the clone saga (which started way back in the Seventies, seemed to conclude, and was then resurrected again in 1994 and made Peter Parker’s clone, Ben Reilly, a popular character) and have an interest in Ben Reilly, then this is a must have issue for you! Ben is going down a dark path (or Dark Web…notice it on the top right corner of the cover) as he seeks revenge for perceived wrongs, starts a crazy clone team-up with Madelyne Pryor (Jean Grey’s clone), and we get the first appearance of a new villain, Hallow’s Eve.
Comic Book Credits: Cover – John Romita Jr. (pencils), Scott Hanna (inks), & Marcio Menyz (colors); Zeb Wells (writer); Spring – Michael Dowling (artist) and Richard Isanove (color artist); Summer – Kyle Hotz (artist) and Dan Brown (color artist); Fall – Terry Dodson (pencils, color artist) and Rachel Dodson (inker); Winter – Ryan Stegman (pencils), Tim Townsend with JP Mayer (inkers), and Matt Hollingsworth (color artist); Joe Caramagna (letterer), Kaeden McGahey (assistant editor), and Nick Lowe (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of The Amazing Spider-Man #14 is $4.99, while the current value is $5. The Key Collector Comics value is $4.
Media Tie-In Cool Comics (Original Source: Movie)#1892 — Star Wars: Jabba the Hutt – The Hunger of Princess Nampi, Dark Horse Comics, June 1995.
Cool Factor: Does Jabba the Hutt have a fanbase? I know Star Wars in general has a huge following, going back to the original movie in 1977. But do people love Jabba? I’m not much of a Team Jabba person, but I did enjoy reading this issue. One fine day while fishing around in quarter boxes at my local comic shop, I found about a dozen Dark Horse Star Wars comic books, and I can’t resist a good sale.
Comic Book Credits: Jim Woodring (script), Art Wetherell (pencils), Monty Sheldon (inks), Steve Dutro (lettering), Matt Webb (colors), Steve Bissette (cover pencils), Cam Kennedy (cover inks), Scott Tice (logo & book design), and Ryder Windham (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Star Wars: Jabba the Hutt – The Hunger of Princess Nampi is $2.50, while the current values are $4 on CBR and $3 on ZKC.
Cool Comics Celebrates FCBD (Week 30 of 2022)#1893 — It Won’t Always Be Like This, Ten Speed Press, May 2022.
Cool Factor: This Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) issue took me by surprise, because I didn’t think I was going to like it as much as I did. It’s a sample from a graphic memoir about a girl who is visiting her dad in Egypt (she lives with her mom and stepdad in Los Angeles) and finds out shortly after arriving that she has a new stepmom, who is younger than her father and seems more like a sister – a sister she doesn’t know. I thought the story was compelling and wouldn’t hesitate to read the longer version if I ever run across a copy of it.
Comic Book Credits: Malaka Gharib (text, illustrations), Toby Leigh (colors), Lisa Bieser (designer), Chloe Rawlins (art director), Patrick Barb (copyeditor), Kate Bolen (proofreader), and Sara Neville (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of It Won’t Always Be Like This is free, while the current value is $1.
Cool Comics for the Young at Heart#1894 — Playful Little Audrey #76, Harvey Comics, June 1968.
Cool Factor: It’s December at last, and before you know it, Christmas will be upon us. And so, to inaugurate the season, I started it off by feeling young at heart with this fun Little Audrey comic, complete with candy cane cover! These kinds of kiddie comics typically consist of several short stories (sometimes with some that continue after little interludes), perfect for younger readers with short attention spans. And while this is not a Christmas issue, the cover is a great start to December.
Comic Book Credits: Leon Harvey (editor) and Alfred Harvey (managing editor). No other credits are known for the individual stories. See the entry at GCD for further information.
Price and Values: The cover price of Playful Little Audrey #76 is 12¢, while the current values are $28 on CBR and $10 on ZKC.
Cool Comics from the 20th Century#1895 — The New Teen Titans #10, DC, August 1981.
Cool Factor: If you’re a fan of The New Teen Titans, you should have this issue in your collection, as it contains the third appearance of Deathstroke the Terminator, an enemy of the team! Additionally, we get the origin of Beast Boy, although this is not the first time it’s been told. The New Teen Titans always take me back to my freshman year at Ohio State, since that was when I started reading it. I started buying it based on a strong recommendation from a roommate. Unfortunately, I no longer own any of the issues I bought back then, but I’ve been able to repopulate my collection via quarter boxes at my local comic shop. I’ve stated it before here and will do so again: old comic books and time travel have a lot in common.
Comic Book Credits: George Pérez (plot, breakdowns, cover pencils & inks), Marv Wolfman (plot, script), Romeo Tanghal (finished art, inks), Adrienne Roy (colors), Ben Oda (letters), Gaspar Saladino (cover letters), Mike W. Barr (associate editor), and Len Wein (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of The New Teen Titans #10 is 50¢, while the current value is $20. The Key Collector Comics value is $15.
Cool Comics Reader Reviews!By Ed Gosney
Heroineburgh Comics #1 is another independent title that I picked up during my recent visit to Akron Comicon. I previously knew nothing about this title but found out that there are live-action episodes featuring a big cast of heroes and villains (see below for a link).
If you are a Pittsburgh fan, whether it be the city itself or any of their sports teams, you may want to now be a supporter of their cape and spandex heroes! Currently, the website offers the first three issues, and I purchased #1 while there and enjoyed learning about these characters. I’ll probably pick up the additional issues at some point in the future.
This first issue consists of two adventures: Cathedral of Shadows and Pick On Someone Your Own Size! I appreciated the two different adventures, as it allowed me to get to know more of the heroes and villains residing in this universe.
The Heroineburgh Comics creative team consists of:
Manny Theiner (creator, writer, and editor)Benjamin Zeus Barnett (artist and letterer)Jason Wright (front cover and character art)Marcel Walker (back cover pinup)Heroineburgh Comics also has a social media presence on several platforms, with links provided at the website below.
Click Heroineburgh Comics to see the descriptions and trailers, then select Videos if you want to purchase any view an entire 30-to-40-minute episode!
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November 24, 2022
A Bountiful Feast of Cool Comics!
Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 374, 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 374…
Cool Comics Stuff!
Norman Osborn is back on a glider, but this time as the Gold Goblin, trying to right the wrongs of his past, the Winter Soldier has things going on that you need to check out in this one-shot if you are a Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty reader, and Stargirl is back with a mission for those who can’t get enough of Geoff John’s take on the New Golden Age. Happy Thanksgiving, Cool Comics Crowd!
Cool Comics Battle of the Week!The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Iron Man versus Aang! 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!
In this episode, Cool Comics shows off Ed Griffie’s version of Buzz Lightyear from the Toy Story franchise of movies! 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 (or an original piece of art that you own) 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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#1886 — Iron Man #25, Marvel, January 2023.
Cool Factor: The 25th and final issue of this run of Iron Man coincides with the 650th legacy issue, which is a fitting tribute to just how much fun it’s been reading Christopher Cantwell’s take on Tony Stark and friends. I’ve really enjoyed the craziness of this series, along with getting to know more about a few characters I didn’t know that well. Additionally, Marvel made the issue a little thicker by tossing in a couple reprint stories (hey, it’s been 650 issues, so why not, right?), and hence, tacking on a couple more dollars. For me it wasn’t such a bad deal, since I hadn’t read the older stories. There will be more Iron Man from a new creative team (and of course starting the numbering all over again), but I’m going to miss this series.
Comic Book Credits: Cover – Alex Ross; A Hero and a Friend – Christopher Cantwell (writer), Angel Unzueta (artist), Frank D’Armata (color artist), Joe Caramagna (letterer), Martin Biro (assistant editor), Annalise Bissa (associate editor), and Tom Brevoort (editor); Daddy’s Boys – Murewa Ayodele (writer) and Dotun Akande (artist); and Battle Behind the Bamboo Curtain – Kurt Busiek (writer) and Benjamin Dewey (artist).
Price and Values: The cover price of Iron Man #25 is $5.99, while the current value is $6.
Media Tie-In Cool Comics (Original Source: Novel)#1887 — Lucifer’s Hammer #1, Innovation, November 1993.
Cool Factor: I’m a fan of science fiction novels, and since I’ve never had the pleasure of reading Lucifer’s Hammer, I was excited to have found this first issue in a quarter box. Even better, when I read the inside cover, I discovered that there were five more issues, which only makes sense, as it’s a long novel and the creative team obviously wanted to make fans happy. But something happened along the way (and I’m guessing it had to do with Innovation coming to the end of its existence), and it turns out that only two issues were published. I guess if I want the full story, I’ll need to go back to the original source and read the novel. Still, this issue stirred interest and was a fun read.
Comic Book Credits: Larry Niven & Jerry Pournelle (original story), Terry Collins (adaptation), Roger Vilela (interior & cover paints), Vickie Williams (letterer), George Broderick, Jr., & David Campiti (editors).
Price and Values: The cover price of Lucifer’s Hammer #1 is $2.50, while the current value is $3.
Cool Comics Celebrates FCBD (Week 29 of 2022)#1888 — Avatar: The Last Airbender/The Legend of Korra, Dark Horse Comics, May 2022.
Cool Factor: Several years ago, I watched the complete Avatar animated series with my two oldest kids, as it was one of their favorite shows. I ended up becoming a fan, and although I haven’t bought any of the comic books for the continuing story, I always enjoy getting to go back to that world when Dark Horse Comics includes them as part of their Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) offering. If you watched the show, be sure to look for this fun story, along with one from the sequel, The Legend of Korra.
Comic Book Credits: Cover – Kelly Matthews (pencils, inks) and Nichole Matthews (colors); Aang’s Unfreezing Day – Kelly Leigh Miller (script), William Niu (translations), Diana Sim (pencils), Christianne Gillenardo-Goudreau (inks), Michael Atiyeh (colors), and Richard Starkings & Comicraft’s Jimmy Betancourt (letters); Beach Wars – Meredith McClaren (script, art, colors, and lettering); Anastacia Ferry & Rose Weitz (assistant editors), Jenny Blenk & Judy Khuu (associate editors), and Rachel Roberts & Freddye Miller (editors).
Price and Values: The cover price of Avatar: The Last Airbender/The Legend of Korra is free, while the current value is $1.
Cool Comics for the Young at Heart#1889 — Donald Duck #143, Whitman/Gold Key, May 1972.
Cool Factor: Of all the ducks that exist in the world of comic books, my favorite has always been Donald (and I really enjoy his nephews, too!). He’s often irascible, but he’s always willing to try new things, no matter how unlikely he is to succeed. His tales (or tails!) work well in these shorter stories, and they always make me feel young at heart.
Comic Book Credits: Cover – Kay Wright (pencils) and Larry Mayer (inks); Light-Fingered Genie – Kay Wright (pencils), Larry Mayer? (inks), and Bill Spicer (letters); Roped In – Tony Strobl (pencils) and Larry Mayer (inks); Chair of Cheer – Vic Lockman (script) and Phil de Lara (pencils, inks); The Secret Hideout – Kay Wright (pencils), Larry Mayer (inks), and Bill Spicer (letters); colors credited to Western Publishing Production Shop; and Chase Craig (managing editor), Del Connell (story editor), and Tom McKimson (art director). Please see the entry at GCD for additional details.
Price and Values: The cover price of Donald Duck #143 is 15¢, while the current value is $26.
Cool Comics from the 20th Century#1890 — Marvel Premiere #33, Marvel, December 1976.
Cool Factor: It’s been a bit of a crazy year in my life, and while I usually like to have a comic that fits well with any of the upcoming holidays, this issue of Marvel Premiere featuring Robert E. Howard’s creation Solomon Kane is as close as I can get to a pilgrim for Thanksgiving Day. I realize he doesn’t look exactly like a pilgrim in this issue, but he does in later comics. Fun Solomon Kane fact for your Thanksgiving pleasure: this is the first appearance of Solomon Kane in color; his official first appearance in comics came by way of Monsters Unleashed #1, one of Marvel’s black and white comic magazines that were popular back when I was a kid. And by the way, if you click the link, you can see an image of him looking as if he’s dressed for a voyage on the Mayflower.
Comic Book Credits: Roy Thomas (scripter, editor), Howard Chaykin (pencils, inks, cover pencils), Dan Jackson (colors), Jim Novak (letters), Klaus Janson (cover inks), and Danny Crespi (cover letters). Adapted from Robert E. Howard’s story Red Shadows.
Price and Values: The cover price of Marvel Premiere #33 is 30¢, while the current value is $8. The Key Collector Comics value is also $8.
Cool Comics Reader Reviews!By Ed Gosney
One of my favorite things to do when I go to comic conventions is to support independent creators, and my recent visit to Akron Comicon allowed me to find some fun new titles. If you like to satisfy your inner child by way of Peter Pan, then you should get your hands on The Neverland #1 from Village Comics. This is not a retelling of the original, but more of an extension of the story. We meet Percy, a young boy who is worried about his sick mother. There is a pandemic going on (sound familiar?), and Percy’s parents don’t want him to get ill. During this scary time for the young boy, one night he finds himself in Neverland, right out of the world of bedtime stories he’d been told about!
This is a fun, well done comic book adventure—from the art to the writing to the coloring—and I look forward to what comes next! I was able to meet writer and creator Caleb Thusat while at Akron Comicon, and he autographed the cover of my copy.
The Neverland Creative Team consists of the following:
Writer/Creator/Letterer: Caleb Thusat
Art/Official Cover: Marcelo Biott
Colorist: Robert Nugent
Variant Cover #1: Stan Yak
Variant Cover #2: Shawn Langley
Be sure to click the link to Village Comics above for further information about The Neverland and click the store link while there to purchase your own copy!
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November 17, 2022
DC Enters a New Golden Age, Reflections on Speed Racer, & More!
Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 373, 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 373…
Cool Comics Stuff!
Christmas came a bit early for Betty and Veronica with their Friends Forever Christmas Party issue that’s priced at just $2.99. I guess if Hallmark can start airing their seasonal movies in October, then there’s no reason Archie Comics can’t get a head start. Fans of Fantastic Four take note that you can still grab a copy of a number one issue for a reasonable price…especially since they started a new volume last week. And our last issue of note here in Cool Comics Stuff is a late nod to Veteran’s Day (I’m a U.S. Army vet) by way of Image’s Soldier Stories One-Shot that features writers who have served.
Cool Comics Battle of the Week!The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Speed Racer versus Bamm Bamm! 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’s Cool Comics Creation, by artist Sydney Walton, is everyone’s favorite cryptid, Bigfoot! The awesome image seen on The X-Files comic cover is based on the Sideshow statue. The art is all hand-painted with acrylic paints. 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 (or an original piece of art that you own) 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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#1881 — The New Golden Age #1, DC, January 2023.
Cool Factor: Geoff Johns consistently writes comic books that make me come back for more. A dozen or so years ago, when I decided my family needed extra living space and I sold thousands of comic books and other sundry items at a garage sale, I made sure to retain my JSA series that Johns wrote. And now this new one-shot really delivers the goods, although I’ll be the first to admit I still don’t have a great grasp on DC’s Golden Age. The writing is fun, the story is a page-turner, and the art works well. If you can find a copy, don’t pass this one up.
Comic Book Credits: Cover – Todd Nauck (pencils, inks) and Matt Herms (colors); Script – Geoff Johns; Pencils & Inks – Diego Olortegui, JP Meyer, Scott Hanna, Jerry Ordway, Steve Lieber, Todd Nauck, Scott Kolins, Viktor Bogdanović, Brandon Peterson, and Gary Frank; Colors – Nick Filardi, John Kalisz, Matt Herms, Jordan Boyd, and Brad Anderson; Letters – Rob Leigh; and Editing – Marquis Draper, Andrew Marino, and Katie Kubert.
Price and Values: The regular cover price of The New Golden Age #1 is $4.99, while the current value is $5 (my variant cover is $5.99, with a value of $6). The Key Collector Comics value for the regular cover is $5.
Media Tie-In Cool Comics (Original Source: Animated Series)#1882 — Speed Racer #14, NOW Comics, October 1988.
Cool Factor: When I was young and a friend of mine guided me to the Speed Racer cartoon that aired after school, I became addicted to Speed and his universe. The thrilling adventure cartoon had brushes with death, a mysterious personage in Racer X, and a fun cast of characters, including a chimpanzee! Actor Peter Fernandez had the perfect voice for Speed (not to mention that he’s the voice of the English version of Alakazam the Great, another childhood favorite animated movie), and I could hear him in my head as I read this comic. If you’re a fan from long ago and want to relive those years, you may want to search for some back issues of Speed Racer!
Comic Book Credits: Cover – Ken Holewczynski; Let Sleeping Dragons… – Lamar Waldren (script), Joe Phillips (pencils), John Dell III (inks), John Vogel (colors), and Jim Massara (letters).
Price and Values: The cover price of Speed Racer #14 is $1.75, while the current value is $3.
Cool Comics Celebrates FCBD (Week 28 of 2022)#1883 — Neverlanders, Razorbill Books (an imprint of Penguin), May 2022.
Cool Factor: I’ve always loved the story of Peter Pan, Wendy, and the Lost Boys, so I was pleased to find this title in my Free Comic Book Day issues. From the Mary Martin musical version to the Disney cartoon to Hook to many other Pan movies, the boy who won’t grow up lives in our hearts and minds…or at least until we come back to reality and feel the aches and pains of old age. Ironically enough, I also got to see a stage version of Peter Pan this past weekend, so the timing of reading this one was spot on.
Comic Book Credits: Cover – Jon Sommariva (pencils, inks) and MSassyK (colors); Story – Tom Taylor (writer), Jon Sommariva (pencils, inks), MSassyK (colors), Wolfgang Bylsma (letters), and Christopher Hernandez (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Neverlanders is free, while the current value is $1.
Cool Comics for the Young at Heart#1884 — Pebbles and Bamm Bamm #19, Charlton Comics, February 1974.
Cool Factor: I wonder how many hours I spent watching Flintstone cartoons during my formative years? Probably too many, but once Pebbles and Bamm Bamm (which is the way it’s spelled in the indicia, rather than Bamm-Bamm, like on the cover of the comic) became teenagers, I lost interest. Yet a nostalgic longing found me pulling this out of a quarter box and taking it home with me. Sometimes it’s good to feel young at heart.
Comic Book Credits: The only known credit is George Wildman as managing editor. Please see the entry at Grand Comics Database for information on story titles and characters.
Price and Values: The cover price of Pebbles and Bamm Bamm #19 is 20¢, while the current values are $22 on CBR and $8 on ZKC.
Cool Comics from the 20th Century#1885 — Green Lantern #199, DC, April 1986.
Cool Factor: Apparently, this issue of Green Lantern is the first one post-Crisis on Infinite Earths (remember when that was the only crisis in the DCU?), and the ramifications of what happened are revealed: 912 Green Lanterns have died, and 14 of the 36 Guardians also are no more. The issue is packed with plenty of characters, excitement, and intrigue. If you’re a fan of those who put on the ring, then add this one to your collection if you haven’t already.
Comic Book Credits: Cover – Joe Staton (pencils), Bruce Patterson (inks), and Anthony Tollin (colors); Ignition – Steve Englehart (script), Joe Staton (pencils), Mark Farmer & Bob Smith (inks), Anthony Tollin (colors), Lois Buhalis (letters), Andy Helfer (editor), and Tom Condon (managing editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Green Lantern #199 is 75¢, while the current values are $5 on CBR and $4 on ZKC.
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November 10, 2022
Akron Comicon 10th Anniversary Special Edition!
Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 372, 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 372…
Cool Comics Stuff!AKRON COMICON 10th Anniversary Celebration!
On Saturday, November 5, my wife and I (along with a few other members of our super team) joined in the fun as Akron Comicon celebrated 10 years! Below you can see a few of the special guests, comic book creators, legends, and some cool cosplayers.
Gianni DeCenzo of the hit Netflix show Cobra Kai teams up with the Cool Comics Crew to take on the forces of evil!
American Knight creators Rick Lozano (artist) and Jason Fitch (writer).
Damion Kendrick, creator of Chang Fury!
Legendary comic book creator Tony Isabella!
Legendary comic book creator Mike W. Barr!
Robert A. Kraus, creator of Chakan!
Marvin Wynn, creator of The Edge!
Cosplay fun!
Cool Comics Battle of the Week!
The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Batman 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!
If you’re a Batfan, Cool Comics has been scratching your itch the last couple weeks! This image of Batman Jokers Wild from a limited-edition print by Robert A. Kraus (RAK) should satisfy all you fans of the Dark Knight! RAK has a distinctive style that meshes so well with the heroes, villains, and monsters we grew up loving. As the creator of Chakan, the forever man, RAK is known around the globe and is a great friend to Cool Comics — it’s always a pleasure to show off his amazing art! Be sure to check out all the other fantastic creations, games, illustrated novellas, and comics at RAK’s website.
You can have a piece of your art (or an original piece of art that you own) 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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#1876 — Batman #129, DC, January 2023.
Cool Factor: I suppose I could have waited until this storyline ends, since this is part five of a six-part epic (I don’t really know if it qualifies as epic, but it’s Batman, and Zdarsky has pulled this reader in), but I liked the issue well enough to include it as a cool comic. And if you like Chip’s brand of writing, note that he’s also scripting the multipart backup story as well. Batman is often hit or miss with me, and since we live in a period that seems like Batman-centric comics make up half of DC’s monthly offerings, it’s good when the title delivers great stories.
Comic Book Credits: Cover – Jorge Jiménez; Failsafe: Part Five – Chip Zdarsky (writer), Jorge Jiménez (pencils, inks), Tomeu Morey (colors), Clayton Cowles (letters), Dave Wielgosz (associate editor), and Ben Abernathy (editor); I Am a Gun Part Two – Chip Zdarsky (writer), Leonardo Romero (pencils, inks), Jordie Bellaire (colors), Clayton Cowles (letters), and Dave Wielgosz (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Batman #129 is $4.99, while the current value is $5.
Media Tie-In Cool Comics (Original Source: Game)#1877 — Forgotten Realms #1, DC, August 1989.
Cool Factor: I’ve never played Dungeons & Dragons or any of the various campaign settings, which Forgotten Realms is, but I appreciate that so many people have been passionate about this fantasy world. This issue joined my collection straight from a quarter box at my local comic shop, and if memory serves, they had a few more issues. Had I known it was going to be so fascinating, I probably would have grabbed a few more issues of it. Fans of the games and subsequent novels should give this older series a try if they appreciate the world of Forgotten Realms.
Comic Book Credits: Jeff Grubb (writer), Rags Morales (pencils, cover pencils), Dave Simons (inks, cover inks), Tim Harkins (letterer), Gene D’Angelo (colors), Tatjana Wood (cover colors), Barbara Kesel (editor), and Elliot Maggin (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Forgotten Realms #1 is $1.50, while the current values are $4 on CBR and $3 on ZKC.
Cool Comics Celebrates FCBD (Week 27 of 2022)#1878 — 10 Ton Tales #2, 10 Ton Press, May 2022.
Cool Factor: As a fan of anthology style comic books and any issue of four-color fun (although this has a black and white story inside!) that just happens to be free (yup, I strongly encourage you to try new stuff on Free Comic Book Day), this is most definitely a cool comic! And as a bonus, if you like the band Foo Fighters, this is one you should have in your collection, since this contains part of their story in Rock & Roll Biographies. And as a personal bonus, there is a story by Mike Gustovich, whom I’ve met before. Fun stuff!
Comic Book Credits: Cover – Manuel Martinez (pencils, inks) and John Hageman (pencils, inks); Clown Service – Justin Sane (script) and John Hageman (pencils, inks); Silver Chime Part One Visiting Hours – Mike Gustovich (script, pencils, inks, colors, letters); Rock & Roll Biographies: This is a Call… – Mel Smith (script), Puis Calzada (pencils), and Luis Rivera (inks); The Bottle – Stefan Jackson (script), German Adriazola (pencils), and Ross Hughes (inks); editing credits go to Mark Justice.
Price and Values: The cover price of 10 Ton Tales #2 is free, while the current value is $1. The Key Collector Comics value is $3.
Cool Comics for the Young at Heart#1879 — Gold Key Spotlight #2, Whitman/Gold Key, July 1976.
Cool Factor: The title of the first story, Submarooned (and it’s on the bottom of the cover, you’ll notice), just tells you it’s gonna be fun and make you feel a bit young at heart. This isn’t a comic book I would have bought back in 1976, but now that I’m a more seasoned collector, I appreciate the shear entertainment aspect of comics, especially when it comes to the ones aimed at a younger audience. If you click the cover image and get a better look at it, you’ll see lots of imperfections in my copy, but when it comes to these kinds of issues, I’m thinking mostly about the experience of reading them and sharing them with you (that’s right, YOU!), rather than how much money I could sell it for after I read it. And while I wouldn’t care to read about the wacky adventures of Cracky on a daily basis (or any of the other Gold Key Spotlight issues), I like grabbing one comic aimed towards a younger audience each week and feeling like a kid all over again.
Comic Book Credits: Cover – unknown; Submarooned! – Al Moniz (script) and John Costanza (pencils, inks); Out of Their Minds – unknown; editor unknown. Again, it’s unfortunate that there isn’t more information on so many of the creators of these older kiddie comics.
Price and Values: The cover price of Gold Key Spotlight #2 is 25¢, while the current value is $12.
Cool Comics from the 20th Century#1880 — The Spectacular Spider-Man #35, Marvel, October 1979.
Cool Factor: When I was younger (and we’re talking about my first phase of comic book collecting, which dates way back to 1973), Spider-Man quickly became my favorite hero. I made sure to purchase The Amazing Spider-Man, Marvel Tales (which, at the time, I didn’t realize were reprints), and Marvel Team-Up. Then came The Spectacular Spider-Man, and it felt like too much to me, because a kid only has so many quarters to spend on comics. I ended up buying issues here and there, but this issue (you guessed it) came out of a quarter box in more recent times. But it’s from the Seventies, so that makes it extra special in my mind. Besides all that, there’s a fun fact to go with this issue: it was written by Tony Isabella, and I was able to see him this past weekend at Akron Comicon. By the way, if you didn’t notice him in the picture above, you can scroll up and look again (I promise I’ll wait right here for you). When there is a personal connection to a comic book, the experience of reading it becomes much more meaningful. Tony, thanks for always taking the time to talk to me when I see you, and thanks for all the wonderful stories you’ve written over the years.
Comic Book Credits: Tony Isabella (script), Lee Elias (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finished art, inks), Bob Sharen (colors), Gaspar Saladino (letters page one), Clem Robins (letters), Carmine Infantino (cover pencils), and Jim Shooter (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of The Spectacular Spider-Man #35 is 40¢, while the current value is $7.
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November 3, 2022
Star Trek Boldly Goes With a Fascinating New Series!
Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 371, 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 371…
Cool Comics Stuff!SELLING SUPERMAN: A feature documentary
“Will selling one of the most expensive comics of all time help Darren rewrite the tormented legacy of his father’s family trauma?”
Recently, Cool Comics was contacted by Modern Fanatic, asking if we’d help get the word out about this Kickstarter campaign.
This interesting story of a huge, hidden collection is worth reading about at the links provided below. The Kickstarter site includes a short video, along with information about supporting the campaign.
Cool Comics Battle of the Week!The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Strange Academy Students versus Supergirl! 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 original sketch cover by comic creator Scott McDaniel was sent to Cool Comics from reader Josh Thomas, who enjoys collecting original art. He acquired it during Pittsburgh Comic Con 2013.
You can have a piece of your art (or an original piece of art that you own) 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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#1871 — Strange Academy: Finals #1, Marvel, December 2022.
Cool Factor: If you own this issue and don’t recognize it, that’s because the cover shown here is a variant. I rarely purchase variant covers, but my shop ran short of issues, and I ended up with this one, which I really like. Have you read the first iteration of this title, Strange Academy? If so, then you know it ended on a dark note, and this new series picks up right where it left off. If you’re a fan, you can’t afford to miss this issue!
Comic Book Credits: Skottie Young (writer), Humberto Ramos (artist), Edgar Delgado (color artist), VC’s Clayton Cowles (letterer), Dustin Weaver (variant cover artist), Jared Fletcher (logo designer), Anthony Gambino (production designer), Kaeden McGahey (assistant editor), and Nick Lowe (editor)
Price and Values: The cover price of Strange Academy: Finals #1 is $3.99, while the current value is $4. The Key Collector Comics value for the regular cover is $5.
Media Tie-In Cool Comics (Original Source: TV Series)#1872 — Star Trek #1, IDW Publishing, October 2022.
Cool Factor: I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a bigger fan of The Original Series, and based on that, I wasn’t much interested in this new ongoing Star Trek series. But thanks to several recent Star Trek comic book posts via another blog I read, Josh’s Geek Cave (click the link and check it out!), my interest in the franchise revved up, and I’m all the happier for it. Star Trek #1 has something for fans of many of the different series, and I’m looking forward to future issues.
Comic Book Credits: Collin Kelly & Jackson Lanzing (writers), Ramon Rosanas (artist), Lee Loughridge (colorist), Clayton Cowles (letterer), Neil Uyetake (design & production), Heather Antos (senior editor), and Vanessa Real (editorial Assistant).
Price and Values: The cover price of Star Trek #1 is $4.99, while the current value is $5.
Cool Comics Celebrates FCBD (Week 26 of 2022)#1873 — Kaiju No. 8 & Sakamoto Days, VIZ Media, May 2022.
Cool Factor: The two stories in this Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) issue are excerpts from collections, which is a great way to get a feel for what the comics are all about. The only manga I read are the ones that are part of FCBD, so don’t count on me to tell you if these are worth exploring further. But I always appreciate these freebies giving me the opportunity to explore characters and stories that are new to me.
Comic Book Credits: Excerpt from Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 1 – Nadya Matsumoto (story, art), David Evelyn (translation), Brandon Bovia (touch-up arts & lettering), Jimmy Presler (design), and Karla Clark (editor); Excerpt from Sakamoto Days, Vol. 2 – Yuto Suzuki (story, art), Camellia Nieh (translator), Eve Grandt (Shonen Jump series lettering), Snir Aharon (touch-up art & lettering), Kam Li (design), and John Bae (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Kaiju No. 8 & Sakamoto Days Kaiju No. 8 & Sakamoto Days is free, while the current value is $1.
Cool Comics for the Young at Heart#1874 — Bullwinkle and Rocky #24, Whitman/Gold Key, December 1979.
Cool Factor: When I was a kid, I was a cartoon fan of Moose and Squirrel, as a certain Soviet agent tended to call our heroes, Bullwinkle and Rocky. And another reason to appreciate this comic is the inclusion of Sherman and Peabody. Cartoons are never the same after you reach a certain age but flipping through this Gold Key comic (which happens to have a Whitman cover logo…you may know all about the Whitman variants, and if you don’t, you can find out by doing a Google search) really had me feeling Young at Heart.
Comic Book Credits: There isn’t much creator information on this issue (which is fairly standard when it comes to Cool Comics for the Young at Heart issues from bygone eras). Grand Comics Database gives us just two names: John Stanley (cover pencils & inks) and Al Kilgore (script, pencils, inks). If you want to see the names of each story in this issue and find out which characters were featured, click HERE.
Price and Values: The cover price of Bullwinkle and Rocky #24 is 40¢, while the current values are $20 on CBR and $5 on ZKC.
Cool Comics from the 20th Century#1875 — Supergirl #20, DC, June 1984.
Cool Factor: If you’ve been reading Cool Comics In My Collection for a while, then you may already know that I didn’t buy many comics in the Eighties. I’ve gone through several phases (as I like to call them) of collecting, and Phase 2 took place in 1982, which is a rather short period. But I was in college and didn’t have as much spare money for comic books. So now, when I search through quarter boxes (for those who may not understand this, a local comic shop always has several longboxes stuffed full of comic books selling for just 25 cents!), it’s always fun to grab some Eighties era four-color fun so that I can do a bit of catching up on what I missed out on. This was a cool issue of Supergirl, complete with her Eighties hair, which is proudly displayed on the cover!
Comic Book Credits: Paul Kupperberg (writer), Carmine Infantino (pencils, cover pencils), Dick Giordano (cover inks), Bob Oksner (inks), Rod Ollerenshaw (letterer), Gene D’Angelo (colorist), E. Nelson Bridwell (consulting editor), and Julius Schwartz (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Supergirl #20 is 75¢, while the current values are $4 on CBR and $5 on ZKC.
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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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October 27, 2022
Secrets of Sinister House & Other Awesome Halloween Fun!
Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 370, 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 370…
Cool Comics Stuff!
Here is the last set of images of some Gosney Halloween decorations 2022 for all you Cool Comics readers out there. If you’re a fan of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts Gang, then you’re bound to appreciate these action figure display sets that so perfectly capture some of the highlights from It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. 
Don’t forget that you can click each image to see the finer details from these neat sets. Happy Halloween, comic fans!
The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Mulder & Scully versus Bunny Mask! 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!
In this episode, Cool Comics shows off Ed Griffie’s version of everyone’s favorite fright doll, Chucky! 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
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#1866 — Crypt of Shadows, Marvel, December 2022.
Cool Factor: Someone from Marvel must be reading Cool Comics and seeing all the love we give to the old anthologies, because Crypt of Shadows came out just in time to satisfy readers who love these spooky short tales. And while not every story is a winner (at least from my perspective) it’s still a fun read for a dark October evening. On the positive side, many of the characters are familiar…but I still love the Twilight Zone kind of feel we get with stories that contain ordinary people put in extraordinary circumstances, much like the Secrets of Sinister House title you’ll find below.
Comic Book Credits: The Crypt of Shadows – Al Ewing (writer), Ramon Bachs (artist), Rain Beredo (colorist), Lauren Amaro (associate editor), and Jordan D. White (editor); Neither Big Nor Bad – Danny Lore (writer), Karen S. Darboe (artist), Cris Peter (color artist), , Martin Biro (assistant editor), and Annalise Bissa (editor); Werewolf by Moon Knight – Rebecca Roanhorse (writer), Geoff Shaw (artist), Arif Prianto (color artist), Drew Baumgartner (assistant editor), and Mark Basso (editor); Skin Crawl – Chris Cooper (writer), Ibrahim Moustafa (artist), Neeraj Menon (colorist), and Sarah Brunstad (editor); Down Came the Rain – Chris Condon (writer), Fran Galán (artist), James Campbell (colorist), and Lauren Amaro (associate editor); Endless Slaughter in the Infinite Swamp – Adam Warren (writer, artist), Guru-EFX (colorist), Lauren Amaro (associate editor), and Jordan D. White (editor); other creators include VC’s Travis Lanham (letterer), and Leinil Francis Yu & Matt Milla (cover art).
Price and Values: The cover price of Crypt of Shadows #1 is $5.99, while the current value is $6. The Key Collector Comics value is also $6.
Media Tie-In Cool Comics (Original Source: TV Series)#1867 — The X-Files Annual #1, Topps Comics, August 1995.
Cool Factor: Are you old enough to remember how exciting it was to jump onboard The X-Files train when the show debuted in 1993? I seem to recall first reading about it in an issue of an old comic book magazine named Hero Illustrated, and I told my wife that we had to check it out. And almost immediately we became followers and looked forward to it each week, faithfully tuning in through the first four seasons. But our family soon expanded, and with two little ones to take care of, our priorities changed. Still, I have every intention of going back and watching the entire series someday, but I’m not sure when that will happen. As for this issue, the timing is perfect since the story is named Hallow Eve.
Comic Book Credits: Hallow Eve – Stefan Petrucha (writer), Charles Adlard (artist), John Workman (letter), George Freeman (colorist), Digital Chameleon (separations), Jim Salicrup & Dwight Jon Zimmerman (editors), Miran Kim (cover artist), and Chris Helcermanas-Benge (photographer).
Price and Values: The cover price of The X-Files Annual #1 is $3.95, while the current value is $4.
Cool Comics Celebrates FCBD (Week 25 of 2022)#1868 — Bunny Mask Tales, AfterShock, May 2022.
Cool Factor: This was my first experience with Bunny Mask, and I’m happy that I saved this Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) issue until October. It’s dark, creepy, mysterious, and…wacky! But wacky in a good way. And as much as I enjoyed what I read, I’m not going to run out and find all the regular issues I’ve missed so far. If you don’t have this FCBD issue and you enjoy your comics a little on the dark side, you should probably see if you can still find a copy. Or maybe you’re already a fan of Bunny Mask, and if so, we’d love to get your thoughts on the other issues in the comment section below.
Comic Book Credits: The Were Sickness – Paul Tobin (writer), Andrea Mutti (artist, colorist), and Taylor Esposito (letterer); The Hole Where I Watch My Neighbor – Paul Tobin (writer), Roberta Ingranata (artist), Patricio Delpeche (colorist), and Taylor Esposito (letterer); Andrea Mutti & Colleen Coover (cover), Dave Sharpe (logo design), and Mike Marts & Christina Harrington (editors).
Price and Values: The cover price of Bunny Mask Tales is free, while the current value is $1.
Cool Comics for the Young at Heart#1869 — Donald and Mickey #1, IDW Publishing, August 2017.
Cool Factor: It’s hard to go wrong with Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse stories, especially when you’re feeling a bit Young at Heart. I acquired this thick one-shot via my local Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in a multi-pack of comics, purposely saving this one for October reading. This issue contains stories originally published in Denmark, Italy, and the Netherlands, which shows just how international the Disney reach is.
Comic Book Credits: The Saucerer’s Menace! – Kari Korhonen (writer), Daniel Branca (artist), Digikore Studios and Tim Artz with Nicole and Travis Seitler (colors), Nicole and Travis Seitler (letters), and Thad Komoroski (translation and dialogue); The Big Fat Flat Blot Plot – Andrea “Casty” Castellan (writer), Lorenzo Pastrovicchio (artist), Disney Italia with Digikore Studios, Erik Rosengarten, and Nicole and Travis Seitler (colors), Jonathan H. Gray (translation and dialogue); Yard Wars – Frank Jonker (writer), Bas Heymans (artist), Sanoma and Digikore Studios (colorist), Nicole and Travis Seitler (letters), and Maura McManus (translation and dialogue); and Andrea Freccero (cover) and Chris Cerasi (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Donald and Mickey #1 is $5.99, while the current value is $6.
Cool Comics from the 20th Century#1870 — Secrets of Sinister House #18, DC, July 1974.
Cool Factor: As much as I enjoy monster titles like Tomb of Dracula, Werewolf by Night, and Frankenstein, this October I’ve been focusing on frightening anthology titles, and Secrets of Sinister House provided some great chills and thrills. I was fortunate to find this one in a quarter box, and believe me, it was worth every penny. If you yearn for the shows of yesteryear like Night Gallery, Twilight Zone, and Alfred Hitchcock Presents, there are plenty of comics from the past that will please your palate just as much.
Comic Book Credits: Cover – Nick Cardy (pencils, inks); The Strange Shop on Demon Street – George Kashdan (script) and John Calnan (pencils, inks); Made to Order – Murphy Anderson (pencils, inks); The Baby Who Had But… “One Year to Die” – Dave Wood (script) and Angel Luna (pencils, inks); The House that Death Built – Leo Dorfman (script) and Jerry Grandenetti (pencils, inks); The Half-Lucky Charm – Gil Kane (pencils) and Bernard Sachs (inks); and Murray Boltinoff (editor). See the entry at Grand Comics Database for story reprint information.
Price and Values: The cover price of Secrets of Sinister House #18 is 20¢, while the current values are $30 on CBR and $24 on ZKC.
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October 20, 2022
Celebrate the Halloween Season with Bugs Bunny & His Pals!
Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 369, 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.
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Cool Comics Stuff!
Here’s your weekly dose of October Halloween horror, Gosney Home style! I must say I’m quite partial to the jester 
with his candy corn eating crow (especially since they hang out with some great books!), but I also love the little fall critters all decked out in apples, pumpkins, and other delicious treats! And let’s not forget Charlie Brown and the Peanut gang, making their neighborhood rounds while they collect candy and rocks!
The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Salem versus Bugs Bunny! 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’s Cool Comics Creation, by artist Sydney Walton, is that famous visage from the Halloween franchise (and what perfect timing considering both the season and the new movie!), Michael Myers! The art is all hand-painted with acrylic paints. 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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#1861 — Chilling Adventures of Salem #1, Archie, December 2022.
Cool Factor: If you prefer your Archie gang on the dark side (and there’s been lots of that over the last few years), then you can’t go wrong with this Salem solo “tail” of freight! There’s a veritable zoo of demonic characters in this crazy issue, including a rabbit, a turtle, and a frog…along with your everyday dogs and cats. You can tell from the cover that this isn’t your ordinary Archieverse comic book, which is perfect for this spooky time of year.
Comic Book Credits: Cullen Bunn (story), Dan Schoening (pencils, inks, cover), Ben Galvan (inks), Matt Herms (coloring, cover), Jack Morelli (lettering), Jamie Lee Rotante (editor, senior director of editorial), Stephen Oswald (associate editor), and Vincent Lovallo (assistant editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Chilling Adventures of Salem #1 is $3.99, while the current value is $4.
Media Tie-In Cool Comics (Original Source: Animated Series)#1862 — The Pirates of Dark Water #4, Marvel, February 1992.
Cool Factor: Were you a watcher of the short-lived animated series The Pirates of Dark Water? Admittedly, I don’t remember anything about this show, and don’t claim to have ever seen it. But I can’t say I wasn’t watching cartoons back then, because there were some fine superhero shows back in the early 90s that I rarely missed, yet I don’t remember ever watching this one. For those who have fond memories, you may want to keep an eye out while digging around in discount bins.
Comic Book Credits: Jon Zimmerman (writer), Bruce Zick (penciler), Brian Garvey (inker), John Costanza (letterer), Renee Witterstaetter (colorist), Rob Tokar (editor), and Lane Raichert & Mark Young (original teleplay).
Price and Values: The cover price of The Pirates of Dark Water #4 is $1.25, while the current values are $4 on CBR and $3 on ZKC.
Cool Comics Celebrates FCBD (Week 24 of 2022)#1863 — Bone Orchard #1, Image, May 2022.
Cool Factor: This dark, creepy cover is an accurate portrayal of the kind of story that waits inside, and once more, Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) gives us something worth the spring trip to the comic shop. For me, it brings to mind being young and watching shows like The Twilight Zone and Night Gallery, and then having disturbing dreams (although Bone Orchard is rated Mature, so young me wouldn’t have read or watched anything quite like this). If being scared is your thing, you may want to try to find a copy of the Bone Orchard FCBD issue and add it to your collection.
Comic Book Credits: Jeff Lemire (writer), Andrea Sorrentino (artist, cover artist), Dave Stewart (colorist), Steve Wands (letterer, designer), and Greg Lockard (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Bone Orchard #1 is free, while the current value is $1.
Cool Comics for the Young at Heart#1864 — Bugs Bunny’s Trick ‘N’ Treat Halloween Fun #3, Dell, October 1955.
Cool Factor: Do you remember buying comic books that were 100 pages long and cost just a quarter? I can’t say that I do, but that must have been an amazing time! But then again, everything was much less expensive in 1955. This super fun Bugs Bunny Halloween special is full of seasonal delights and includes some of your favorite childhood characters. There are even a few activity pages for the kids (my copy has some penciled in responses, but I was able to buy it for just $6, so I don’t mind), and as you flip through the issue, you’ll be transported back to a simpler time, perhaps remembering Halloween evenings from your past, marching door to door in a Ben Cooper costume.
Comic Book Credits: Ralph Heimdahl & Don MacLaughlin (cover), Ken Champin (pencils), Fred Abranz (pencils, inks), Don R. Christensen (script), Phil de Lara (pencils, inks), John Carey (pencils, inks, letters), Al Hubbard (pencils, inks), Tubby Millar (letters), Fred Abranz (pencils, inks), Tony Strobl (pencils, inks), Vivie Risto (pencils, inks, letters), Carl Fallberg (script), and Gil Turner (script, pencils). To see who worked on which story, visit Grand Comics Database.
Price and Values: The cover price of Bugs Bunny’s Trick ‘N’ Treat Halloween Fun #3 is 25¢, while the current value is $185.
Twentieth Century Cool Comics#1865 — Tower of Shadows #1, Marvel, September 1969.
Cool Factor: Tower of Shadows is another of those great (yet short-lived), dark anthologies from yesteryear that are so fun to read late at night in October…and let’s face it, most of us enjoy reading them year-round. This first issue has some legendary comic book names in the credits, and in my opinion, they don’t disappoint. Back when these were originally for sale on magazine shelves and spinner racks, superhero comics seemed to dominate, and many anthology titles didn’t last long. But as time marches on, our tastes often change or expand, and I’ve come to appreciate these kinds of four-color entertainment.
Comic Book Credits: Cover – John Romita (pencils, inks) and Sam Rosen (letters); At the Stroke of Midnight! – Jim Steranko (script, pencils, inks, colors) and Sam Rosen (letterer); From Beyond the Brink! – Johnny Craig (script, pencils, inks), John Romita (pencil and ink alterations), and Artie Simek (letters); A Time to Die! – Stan Lee (script), John Buscema (pencils), Don Heck (inks), and Sam Rosen (letters); and Stan Lee (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Tower of Shadows #1 is 15¢, while the current values are $140 on CBR and $110 on ZKC. The Key Collector Comics value is $90.
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October 13, 2022
Only the Bravest Would Take on a Planet of Vampires!
Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 368, 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 368…
Cool Comics Stuff!
It’s time for Part Two of our Gosney Halloween fun! The Scooby and Shaggy wreath (currently hanging on our front door) was one of my wife’s many spooky creations. Like it? Then come back next week to see some more black and orange goodness!
Sonic the Hedgehog Stuff!
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Cool Comics Battle of the Week!The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Dale Evans versus Wendy, the Good Little Witch! 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’ve been saving this frightening piece of fun from Robert Kraus, just waiting until October, when it might chill you just a little more than usual! RAK has a distinctive style that meshes so well with the heroes, villains, and monsters we grew up loving. As the creator of Chakan, the forever man, RAK is known around the globe and is a great friend to Cool Comics — it’s always a pleasure to show off his amazing art! Be sure to check out all the other fantastic creations, games, illustrated novellas, and comics at RAK’s website.
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#1856 — Junkyard Joe #1, Image, October 2022.
Cool Factor: Junkyard Joe is no stranger to fans of Geiger (and if you missed out on this series, grab the back issues before they disappear!), or at least he’s not if you picked up the Geiger 80-Page Giant earlier this year. The setting is the war in Vietnam, and Junkyard Joe, a strange robot, mysteriously appears as a replacement soldier. This first issue has some great stuff in the back, with tributes to veterans from the creators, and then spotlights a couple veteran organizations. This isn’t your typical Sgt. Rock style of story, but if you like the adventures of Easy Company, along with other military comics from the past, I suggest giving this one a try.
Comic Book Credits: Geoff Johns (writer), Gary Frank (artist, cover artist), Brad Anderson (colorist, cover artist), Rob Leigh (letterer), Steve Blackwell (designer), and Brian Cunningham (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Junkyard Joe #1 is $4.99, while the current value is $5.
Media Tie-In Cool Comics (Original Source: Actress, Singer, Songwriter)#1857 — Queen of the West Dale Evans #3, Dell, June 1954.
Cool Factor: Finding this old Dale Evans comic book in a quarter bin really took me by surprise, and for mere pocket change, there was no way I was going to leave it behind. While I’m sure many people today have no idea who this lady was, I’m old enough to know and thought it was neat to find it a few years ago. The couple adventures in the comic were fun, but I did get a bit frustrated when I discovered that there were a few missing pages near the center (glad I just paid a quarter!). Hence, one story came to an inconclusive ending for me while I missed out on the start of the other. Regardless, it was a fun walk back in time and I’m glad I added it to my collection. Fun Halloween Connection: Dale Evans was born as Frances Octavia Smith on October 31, 1912.
Comic Book Credits: Limited information includes Cover – Arnold Holeywell (painted background); Little Dog Lost – Hi Mankin (pencils, inks); Dale Evans and the Ring of Guilt – Russ Manning (pencils, inks).
Price and Values: The cover price of Queen of the West Dale Evans #3 is 10¢, while the current value is $125.
Cool Comics Celebrates FCBD (Week 23 of 2022)#1858 — Trese: Last Seen After Midnight, Ablaze, May 2022.
Cool Factor: My introduction to Alexandra Trese came during Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) 2021, and while it had a label on the front about the Netflix series, I still haven’t watched it. But that doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy the Filipino comic then or the 2022 FCBD issue now. I’m one of those strange sorts who prefers to read over watching TV, but perhaps someday I’ll check out the series, especially since it delves into the supernatural realm.
Comic Book Credits: Budjette Tan (writer), Kajo Baldisimo (artist, cover artist), Rodolfo Muraguchi (designer), Kevin Ketner (editor), and Rich Young (editor-in-chief).
Price and Values: The cover price of Trese: Last Seen After Midnight is free, while the current value is $1.
Cool Comics for the Young at Heart#1859 — Wendy Witch World #50, Harvey Comics, August 1973.
Cool Factor: It just doesn’t feel like October unless I toss in some less-spooky Harvey favorites, such as The Good Little Witch, Wendy. Talk about comics for the young at heart, reading a Harvey (at least for some of us) will transport you to a time and place that grabs you and doesn’t want to let go. Whether you just watched the cartoons or read some of the comics, Harvey has a way of making you feel wistful for the cool, crisp autumn days of your youth. If you think I’m kidding, grab a few of the older titles (if you can find them) the next time you visit your local comic shop or make your way to a comic book convention.
Comic Book Credits: Leon Harvey (editor, vice president); No other credits are given for this issue at Grand Comics Database.
Price and Values: The cover price of Wendy Witch World #50 is 20¢, while the current values are $16 on CBR and $10 on ZKC.
Twentieth Century Cool Comics#1860 — Planet of Vampires #1, Atlas/Seaboard, February 1975.
Cool Factor: Fans of a certain age will appreciate this short-lived series about astronauts who return to Earth years later, only to discover that it’s been taken over by vampires! The premise sounds both a little familiar (Planet of the Apes) and a little outrageous, but isn’t this what we want in a mid-Seventies comic book? Too bad the craziness didn’t last longer, but fortunately I have all three issues in my possession! It may be a while before I finally read #2, but when I do, you better believe it’s going to be a Cool Comic!
Comic Book Credits: Larry Hama (writer), Pat Broderick (pencils, cover pencils), Neal Adams (cover inks), Gaspar Saladino (letters, cover letters), Frank McLaughlin (inks), and Jeff Rovin (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Planet of Vampires #1 is 25¢, while the current values are $28 on CBR and $12 on ZKC. The Key Collector Comics value is $15.
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October 6, 2022
Ghostly Comic Book Encounters in October!
Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 367, 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 367…
Cool Comics Stuff!
Welcome to October, the month in which the comics tend to get a little spookier! But sometimes, as these cool Wendy and Casper candles at the Gosney home show us, October can represent friendly fun without being too scary. Anyone interested in seeing more of our amazing Halloween decorations? Let us know in the comment section below.
Cool Comics Battle of the Week!The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Spidey and His Amazing Friends versus Count Duckula! 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!
In this episode, Cool Comics shows off Ed Griffie’s version of Freddy Krueger! 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
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#1851 — DC Horror Presents: Sgt. Rock vs. The Army of the Dead #1, DC, November 2022.
Cool Factor: So which Cool Factor matters the most with this issue? That it features Sgt. Rock, or that the comic is written by Bruce Campbell? For many of us, probably a combination of the two. Campbell did a nice job writing this, but as the author of the legendary blog Longbox Junk points out (and this is in my words, not his), it lacks in giving the uninitiated a background on Sgt. Rock and Easy Company. This is the first of six issues, and hopefully readers will stick around to see where this creepy war tale is going. By the way, I strongly suggest reading Atom’s take on this issue, so please click Longbox Junk and give it a read.
Comic Book Credits: Bruce Campbell (writer), Eduardo Risso (artist), Kristian Rossi (colorist), Rob Leigh (letterer), Gary Frank & Brad Anderson (cover), Ben Meares (associate editor), and Katie Kubert (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of DC Horror Presents: Sgt. Rock vs. The Army of the Dead #1 is $3.99, while the current value is $4. The Key Collector Comics value is also $4.
Media Tie-In Cool Comics#1852 — Ape City #1, Adventure Comics, August 1990.
Cool Factor: I knew my life had changed forever when I saw the commercial for the television premiere of the movie Planet of the Apes. I don’t recall what year that was, but I decided I had to watch it. It was kind of creepy, it made a young me very nervous, and I was shocked by the big reveal at the end, but yes, indeed, it had a profound effect on me. This comic is certainly not the first Planet of the Apes comic book (many of us remember the wonderful magazine from the Seventies that had both comics and articles), but when I came across some back issues of this title in discount bins (it came out during a period in which I was not actively reading comic books), I knew I had to have them!
Comic Book Credits: Charles Marshall (writer), M.C. Wyman (penciller), Marvin Perry Mann (inker), Steve Miller (tonework), Pat Brosseau (letterer), Mitch Foust (cover painting), Mickie Villa & Dan Danko (editorial assistants), and Chris Ulm (editor-in-chief).
Price and Values: The cover price of Ape City #1 is $2.50, while the current values are $2.50 on CBR and $3 on ZKC.
Cool Comics Celebrates FCBD (Week 22 of 2022)#1853 — Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends, Marvel, July 2022.
Cool Factor: This Free Comic Book Day issue contains less story than the typical issue of Spidey Super Stories (thanks to The Electric Company), but it’s perfect for much younger readers. And it hits all the right marks when it comes to the cuteness factor. If you have young Spidey fans in your life, you may want to see if you can still find some copies of this for them.
Comic Book Credits: None given in comic nor found at online sites.
Price and Values: The cover price of Spidey and His Amazing Friends is free, while the current value is $1.
Cool Comics for the Young at Heart#1854 — Count Duckula #4, Marvel, May 1989.
Cool Factor: Several years ago, while digging through quarter boxes, I ran into some issues of Count Duckula, a comic title I didn’t know existed. It looked both fun and silly, and I decided they would be great to put here in Cool Comics in October, and that’s what I’ve done for the last three years (if memory serves). If you like your four-color fun on the less serious side, you should give this title a try.
Comic Book Credits: Warren Kremer (cover pencils & inks); for both No Time Like the Present and Bats All Folks – Michael Gallagher (script), Warren Kremer (pencils, inks, colors), Grace Kremer (letters), and Sid Jacobson (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Count Duckula #4 is $1, while the current value is $4.
Twentieth Century Cool Comics#1855 — Ghosts #106, DC, November 1981.
Cool Factor: I never get tired of these spooky anthology titles that DC published way back when. And like so many of them that I’ve showcased here at Cool Comics, I blundered upon these in quarter bins. If you commit yourself to the chase, you’ll more than likely find lots of great stuff in discount boxes. And Ghosts is great for late night October surprises!
Comic Book Credits: Joe Kubert (cover pencils & inks) and Tatjana Woods (cover colors); Ghosts – Robin Snyder (script), Howard Bender (pencils), and Adrian Gonzales (inks); To Kill a Ghost – Robert Kanigher (script), Keith Giffen (pencils), Sam Grainger (inks), Jerry Serpe (colors), and Milt Snapinn (letters); Sorcerer’s Sword – Bill Kelley (script), Fred Carrillo (pencils & inks), Jerry Serpe (colors), and Esphid Mahilum (letters); Remembers Big – Robin Snyder (script) and Angel Trinidad (pencils and inks); The Waterfront Saint – John Sech (script), Adrian Gonzales (pencils and inks), Jerry Serpe (colors), and John Costanza (letters); and Dave Manak (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Ghosts #106 is 60¢, while the current value is $8.
Cool Comics Reader Reviews!
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September 29, 2022
Man-Thing Soars Among the Clouds While Battling Pirates!
Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 366, 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 366…
Cool Comics Stuff!
Over the last couple years, I came to the realization that facsimile editions are most definitely Cool Comics, not to mention the fact that they are absolutely more affordable then purchasing the original issue. Pictured above are a couple recent additions to my collection.
Cool Comics Battle of the Week!The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Flash Gordon versus Man-Thing! 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’s Cool Comics Creation, by artist Sydney Walton, is Crow Man, who reminds us that it’s finally Autumn, and that October, that most frightful of months, is just around the bend…so beware! The art is all hand-painted with acrylic paints. 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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#1846 — Chilling Adventures Presents: Weirder Mysteries #1, Archie, November 2022.
Cool Factor: Archie comics are typically synonymous with FUN, and even though this issue may look a little ominous to those who prefer the kinder and gentler gang from Riverdale, this one provides plenty of exciting entertainment. The title, of course, ushers us back to the turn of the century when Archie’s Weird Mysteries was one of my monthly pulls. If you’re an Archie fan and don’t mind a splash of strangeness, make sure to grab this issue before it’s gone.
Comic Book Credits: Frank Tieri (story) and Frederico Sabbatini (line art) on Betty Cooper: Alien Hunter; Ron Robbins (story) and Juan Bobillo (line art) on Bingo Wilkin Day; Joanne Starer (story) and Ryan Jampole (line art) on A Wrinkle in Time; others include Matt Herms (coloring), Jack Morelli (lettering), Adam Gorhan (cover), Vincent Lovallo (assistant editor), Stephen Oswald (associate editor), and Jamie Lee Rotante (editor/senior director of editorial).
Price and Values: The cover price of Chilling Adventures Presents…Weirder Mysteries #1 is $3.99, while the current value is $4.
Media Tie-In Cool Comics#1847 — Flash Gordon #6, DC, November 1988.
Cool Factor: I fell in love with Flash Gordon when I was young, absorbing heavy doses via Sunday Funnies and TV showings of the old Buster Crabbe serials on weekends, often watching with my father. And the memories of sharing those times with my dad are very precious to me still, these many years later. Though the details are now a bit fuzzy, just seeing or hearing the name Flash Gordon makes me wish I could travel back in time and relive one of those moments.
Comic Book Credits: Dan Jurgens (story and pencils/cover pencils), Bruce Patterson (inks and cover inks), John Workman (letters), Anthony Tollin (colors), Robert Greenberger (edits); based on the characters created by Alex Raymond.
Price and Values: The cover price of Flash Gordon #6 is $1.25, while the current values are $4 on CBR and $3 on ZKC.
Cool Comics Celebrates FCBD (Week 21 of 2022)#1848 — Marvel’s Voices, Marvel, June 2022.
Cool Factor: While I enjoy full length comics and their ability to tell a longer story, anthologies are always a nice break, giving us small snippets of (usually) complete tales within a shared universe. Marvel has been putting out their Marvel’s Voices series for a few years now, and this Free Comic Book Day issue includes a sampling from several of the individual comics, such as Marvel’s Indigenous Voices and Marvel’s Voices: Comunidades.
Comic Book Credits: Nadia Shammas (story) and Luciano Vecchio (art) – Time is on Your Side; Evan Narcisse (writer), Jahnoy Lindsay (pencils & inks), and Emilio Lopez (colors) – Souls Afire; Jeffrey Veregge (story & art) – Introduction; John Ridley (story), Oliver Coipel (pencils & inks), and Laura Martin (colors) – Words Do Matter; Alyssa Wong (story), Whilce Portacio (pencils & inks), and Jay David Ramos (colors) – Personal Heroes; Luciano Vecchio (story & art) – Introduction; Leonardo Romero (story & art) – Shark’s Hunt; Carlos Gómez and Jesus Aburtov (cover); and Angélique Roché (consulting editor), Anita Okoye (assistant editor), and Sarah Brunstad (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Marvel’s Voices is free, while the current values are $1 on CBR and $3 on ZKC.
Cool Comics for the Young at Heart#1849 — Harvey Hits #120, Harvey Comics, September 1967.
Cool Factor: I found this issue of Harvey Hits while digging around in quarter boxes a few months ago and had no idea what G.I. Juniors was (and for a while I thought that was the title of the comic book, which is easy to understand when you look at the cover), and I probably still don’t, even after reading it. But the comic did the trick of making me feel like a kid again, and it embraced a bit of a Wizard of Oz theme, which I always appreciate. It’s hard to go wrong with a Harvey Comic, isn’t it?
Comic Book Credits: Jack O’Brien (cover pencils and cover inks) and Leon Harvey (editor). And unfortunately, that’s all that I could find on this Cool Comic for the Young at Heart. Back in those days, I guess they just didn’t feel it was important enough to track the creators).
Price and Values: The cover price of Harvey Hits #120 is 12¢, while the current values are $18 on CBR and $15 on ZKC.
Twentieth Century Cool Comics#1850 — Man-Thing #8, Marvel, January 1981.
Cool Factor: Pirates, pirate ships soaring the skies, and Man-Thing along for the ride: this is either a great formula for a strange tale, or an excuse for an issue that goes completely off the rails – and in my opinion, it works! It’s certainly not your typical comic book adventure, but there are plenty of those to be found at your local comic shop. Seriously, once you get past the weirdness (and we should expect some weirdness when Man-Thing is afoot), this issue has you rapidly reading panel after panel, hoping to discover what in the world is happening here!
Comic Book Credits: Chris Claremont (writer), Don Perlin (breakdowns), Bob Wiacek (finished art & inks, both cover and interior), Diana Albers (letterer), Carl Gafford (colorist), and Danny Fingeroth (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Man-Thing #8 is 50¢, while the current value is $6.
Cool Comics Reader Reviews!
Would you like to write a review of a comic book or graphic novel for all the Internet to read? Our
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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
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. 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! (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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