Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 335, 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!
Hogan’s Alley issue number 23 has arrived! Billed as the magazine of the cartoon arts, lovers of comic books, comic strips, and cartoons deeply appreciate this fantastically produced annual from Tom Heintjes. Each year I look forward to this special publication, and I can’t wait to start reading my copy, which is packed with over 140 pages. Make sure to click on the name and visit the website, which is full of great history of the medium and eye-catching art. And while you’re there, consider subscribing to Hogan’s Alley so that you don’t miss any future issues.
Cool Comics Battle of the Week!
The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is 3-D Man versus Hardware! 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!
Space, the final frontier… This week our Cool Comics Creation features sketch cards from a Star Trek 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! Whether you prefer to see the Enterprise soaring through the Alpha Quadrant or discuss the Rules of Acquisition with the Ferengi, these cards deserve to Live long and prosper! 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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Cool Comics In My Collection
Modern-Day Cool Comics
#1691 — Fictionauts #1, Red 5 Comics, February 2022.
When I saw Fictionauts offered in Previews a few months ago, I immediately knew I wanted to get this. With mention in the description of Moby Dick and other ties to literature, I was intrigued. What I didn’t know is that this comic book, which is number 1 of 3, was originally published as a single volume in 2012 from a company named Studio 407. I’m not overly happy about a couple images just inside the cover, and a tiny bit of the language doesn’t make it an all-ages adventure, but still, when you discover sea monkeys straight out of comic book ads in the story, I wasn’t disappointed. Fictionauts requires your complete attention while reading, so keep that in mind. Will it be successful enough that more will come out after the advertised three issues? The nonfiction team that put together Fictionauts includes Mauro Mantella (script), Leandro Rizzo (art), Marcelo Blanco (color), and Alvaro Papagiani (cover). The cover price of Fictionauts # is $3.95, while the current value is $4.
Dynamically Discounted Cool Comics
#1692 — Marvel Premiere #36, Marvel, June 1977.
Are you a fan of the 3-D Man? He’s not someone I was familiar with while reading this, so I did a little digging and discovered that while this comic features the first iteration of 3-D Man (Charles and Hal Chandler), there was a second 3-D Man (Delroy Garrett, Jr.). Further investigation led me to the conclusion that my mind can’t contain all the comic book characters I’ve experienced over the many decades I’ve been reading, because, as it turns out, I’ve read/owned several other titles that include versions of 3-D Man. While it would be cool if I owned Marvel Premiere #35, which is the debut of the character, this issue features his origin, and I snagged it out of a quarter bin (the condition isn’t great, and there is a small chunk of back cover missing…but the price was right). The mighty Marvel Premiere team consists of Roy Thomas (author/editor), Jim Craig (illustrator), Dave Hunt (inker), George Roussos (colorist), Joe Rosen (letterer), Gil Kane (cover pencils), Joe Sinnott (cover inks), and Don Glut (plotting assist). The cover price of Marvel Premiere #36 is 30¢, while the current value is $8.
Cool Comics Celebrates FCBD (Week 28 of 2021)
#1693 — Dungeon is Back, NBM, August 2021.
I’m running out of episodes until the next batch of Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) issues come out, so for the first time since I started including each issue, this year, due to all kinds of worldwide weirdness, I won’t be. And that’s okay, because I’m not all that happy with a few of the more mature oriented FCBD offerings. And while Dungeon is Back made the cut, I’m still unsure of what I thought of it. It was mostly okay for all ages, but certainly not entirely. Was it good? Was it funny? Was it French? Yes, it’s a French comic book. If you read this and love it, great. I’m glad you found something you love. As for me, I wasn’t so enamored. But if they include another issue in FCBD 2022 (coming in May), I’ll read it. Dungeon is Back is brought to us from Joann Sfar (writer), Lewis Trondheim (writer), Boulet (artist, cover artist), Joe Johnson (translation), and Ortho (letterer). The cover price of Dungeon is Back is free, while the current value is $1.
Cool Comics for the Young at Heart
#1694 — Goofy Adventures #1, Disney Comics, June 1990.
If you’re a fan of Disney and comic books, you possibly have this one in your collection. After years of publishing comics via other companies, Disney finally put out their own titles! This issue was a gift from someone, and free beats everything. There are two stories between the covers, and the second, Goofy Frankenstein, makes me glad I own a copy. The story Balboa de Goofy was written by Mike Kazaleh, with art by Rick Hoover and colors by Tom Luth. Goofy Frankenstein was written by Greg Crosby, with art by Hector De Urtiaga and Nestor Torreiro, and colors by Janice Cohen. Cover credits belong to Rick Hoover (pencils, inks) and Gail Bailey (colors). The editor was David Seidman. The cover price of Goofy Adventures #1 is $1.50, while the current values are $3 on CBR and $5 on ZKC.
Twentieth Century Cool Comics
#1695 — Hardware #1, DC/Milestone, April 1993.
Not only was Hardware the first title from by Milestone (published and distributed by DC), but it’s also the Milestone comic book that lasted the longest, running 50 issues. I bought this in the original bag, and I opened it way back when I acquired it. Inside the comic, just above the indicia, we are told that it was polybagged with a poster, a backing board, one trading card, and one 4-part set of a 16-piece mural. All I’m missing is the bag and the trading card (although the card may be in a box somewhere in my basement). I bought a lot of Milestone comics in the Nineties, mostly from discount boxes. I probably have over half of all they published during this original run, and if I’m able to, I’ll someday complete my collection. The creative talents that brought us this first issue of Hardware are Dwayne McDuffie (writer, editor), Denys Cowen (penciller, cover), Jimmy Palmiotti (inker, cover), Noelle Giddings (color artist, cover), and Janice Chiang (letterer). The cover price of Hardware #1 is $2.95, while the current values are $6 on CBR (bagged; unbagged is listed at $5) and $10 on ZKC.
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 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!
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I Read That Book!
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