Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 339, 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!
Are you a magazine reader? Last week the newest edition of Back Issue came out, and while I won’t be digging into it just yet (I’m still reading my annual copy of Hogan’s Alley No. 23), I’m really looking forward to absorbing the contents. Back Issue covers my favorite periods of comic books and comic creators. I discovered the magazine a little late in the game, but I often find back issues of…Back Issue to add to my collection. While I’ll probably never have a complete run, the chase is always part of the fun!
Cool Comics Battle of the Week!
The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Jimmy Olsen versus Reggie Mantle! 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 our Cool Comics Creation features sketch cards from The Walking Dead 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! This is the third set of Walking Dead cards we’ve featured from Dan here at Cool Comics, and the quality of his work continues to amaze me! 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
#1711 — Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #1, DC, May 2022.
This purchase was a late decision, as I didn’t reserve it from my comic shop a few months ago when it was solicited, but instead decided to give it a try just a couple days before it came out last week. There are various reasons I wasn’t going to buy it, but now that I’ve read it, I’m glad I gave it a chance, because I ended up liking the story. The title alone was probably enough to convince many of you to add it to your pull list, but I was hesitant. And with today’s economy, there’s nothing wrong with being a little more discerning when it comes to what we purchase. I just hope the story continues to entertain in the way it should when it comes to a comic book featuring Batman and Superman. The lineup of World’s Finest creators is Mark Waid (writer), Dan Mora (artist, cover), Tamra Bonvillain (colors), Aditya Bidihar (letters), and Paul Kaminski (editor). The cover price of Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #1 is $3.99, while the current value is $4.
Dynamically Discounted Cool Comics
#1712 — Archie at Riverdale High #65, Archie, August 1979.
No one likes a show-off! When “Chance” Carter tries to weasel his way into becoming a member of The Archies, will his gimmick empress them enough to allow him to perform with the band? And speaking of show-offs, Reggie does whatever it takes to become captain of the golf team. Meanwhile, Reggie also seems to have lost his edge in track when Archie decides he doesn’t want to compete any longer. Yup, I dug this Archie comic out of a quarter bin and got to revisit the Seventies with the Riverdale gang! Unfortunately, many of the creators for this issue full of Riverdale antics and hijinks are unknown, but the Grand Comics Database (GCD) does list Joe Edwards, Mike Pellowski, Bob Bolling, Rudy Lapick, Barry Grossman, Bill Yoshida, and John Goldwater. Be sure to click the link for story titles and known credits. The cover price of Archie at Riverdale High #65 is 40¢, while the current values are $8 on CBR and $6 on ZKC.
Cool Comics Celebrates FCBD (Week 32 of 2021)
#1713 — School for Extraterrestrial Girls, Papercutz, August 2021.
Typically, I’m a stickler for listing the titles of comic books based on the indicia, which can sometimes seem a little strange when compared with what we see on the cover. And frankly, I was a little shocked when I discovered that the title of this comic is actually Free Comic Book Day Vol. 1 No. 18. Okay, maybe shocked is too harsh a term, because this isn’t the first time that I listed a Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) title a little differently – because it made sense to do so. The part that really surprised me is that I didn’t notice this in previous Papercutz FBDC releases. I didn’t see it in No. 17, or No. 16, or…well, you get the picture. And after all this, the story wasn’t half bad, but for me, this is a tale best taken in small doses (in other words, if there’s another FCBD issue of these extraterrestrial girls, then I’ll read it). This FBDC issue from Papercutz comes to us by way of Jeremy Whitley (writer), Jamie Noguchi (art, color), Shannon Lilly (coloring assist), Wilson Ramos Jr. (lettering), and Jim Salicrup (editor-in-chief). The cover price of School for Extraterrestrial Girls is free, while the current value is $1.
Cool Comics for the Young at Heart
#1714 — Krofft Supershow #5, Gold Key/Whitman, November 1978.
I feel like I should know the Krofft Supershow, so I grabbed this issue out of a quarter box as soon as I spotted it. However, when I read it a few days ago, I can’t say I recalled anything about it. The show aired Saturdays from 1976 to 1978, so I may have seen bits and pieces, but by this time, I was usually outside with my friends on the weekends. Still, I enjoyed this piece of nostalgia from my youth…even if it seemed new to me. This Krofft Supershow comic falls into the category of lost creators. Although, when we scrutinize (and yes, I’m being a bit sarcastic here, which is obvious when you click the link) the entry at the Grand Comics Database, you perhaps might notice that Bill Williams is listed for several of the stories in a variety of capacities. As a matter of fact, he was so versatile that rumor has it he also played for the Chicago Cubs and ruled Cloud City in the Star Wars franchise! Hmmm, must be getting close to April Fool’s Day. The cover price of Krofft Supershow #5 is 35¢, while the current values are $26 on CBR and $24 on ZKC.
Twentieth Century Cool Comics
#1715 — Weird Wonder Tales #11, Marvel, August 1975.
This comic book is one of the reasons I enjoy searching through quarter boxes several times a month. I love Seventies comics and seeing “25¢” on the cover transports me back to my small hometown of Martins Ferry, Ohio, which fills my soul with memories of fun comic books and great friends. Stories included in this anthology title (all reprints – click the GCD link below to find out when and where they originally appeared) are The Man Who Found Shangri-La!, The Clock Maker!, and I Am Dragoom! The Flaming Invader! The creators for this issue of Weird Wonder Tales will certainly bring a smile to your face if you’ve been involved in comic books long enough, and include Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, Steve Ditko, Artie Simek, Len Wein, and several more, and even some who may or may not have contributed (there are question marks next to names when a creator isn’t confirmed). Discover all you want and need to know at the Grand Comics Database entry for this issue. The cover price of Weird Wonder Tales #11 is 25¢, while the current values are $30 on CBR and $18 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!
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I Read That Book!
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