Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 342, 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!
Happy Easter, Cool Comics readers! Back on April 1, an awesome member of our Facebook group posted a few pictures of his copy of this Easter Treasury-sized comic book, and it was the first time I’d ever laid eyes on it. Years ago, I ended up selling my Marvel and DC “Treasury” collection due to storage issues (plus, I was out of the hobby at the time and didn’t know I’d coming roaring back), and maybe it’s a good thing, or I’d probably have to add this one to the big stack I used to own.
Cool Comics Battle of the Week!
The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Cyborg versus Moon Knight! 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!
The last time we checked in with artist Robert A. Kraus (aka RAK), we got to see his RAKified version of the Dark Knight, and this time around, we’re sticking to the Bat-theme with fan favorite Batgirl. I don’t know about you, but this awesome rendition takes me back to my childhood and those exciting evenings of watching the Batman live-action series from 1966. RAK is known around the globe as the creator of Chakan, the forever man, 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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Cool Comics In My Collection
Modern-Day Cool Comics
#1726 — The Archies Anniversary Spectacular #1, Archies, June 2022.
I always have room in my storage boxes for another Archie special, and this one focuses on the band that so many of us loved to listen to on Saturday mornings many years ago. Besides a new story, this issue also contains a few fun tales from the Sixties. If you’re an Archies fan, you probably need to grab a copy of this one! The Archies in Sound Off! Is brought to us by Tom DeFalco (writer), Jeff Shultz (pencils), Jim Amash (inks), Glenn Whitmore (colors), and Jack Morelli (letters). Once Upon a Tune features Frank Doyle (script), Bob White (pencils), Jon D’Agostino (inks, letters), and Barry Grossman (colors). Creators of The Music Man include Frank Doyle (script), Harry Lucey (pencils) and Bill Yoshida (letters). Lastly, Visit to a Small Panic comes by way of Frank Doyle (script), Harry Lucey (pencils), Marty Epp (inks), Barry Grossman (colors), and Bill Yoshida. The cover comes by way of Jeff Shultz with Rosario “Tito” Peña, and the editorial team consists of Jamie Lee Rotante, Vincent Lovallo, and Stephen Oswald. The cover price of The Archies Anniversary Spectacular #1 is $2.99, while the current value is $3.
Dynamically Discounted Cool Comics
#1727 — The New Teen Titans #13, DC, November 1981.
I learned about The New Teen Titans in early 1983, thanks to an old college friend who influenced me to start reading comic books again after giving them up in the late Seventies. When I started buying a few new comic books, he gave me the scoop on what he liked, and this title was certainly near the top of his list. I really enjoyed reading about this fun teen team for about half a year…then sadly dropped comic collecting once more. Nowadays, whenever I’m digging around in discount bins, I’m always on the lookout for The New Teen Titans! The cover of this exciting issue features the pencils of George Pérez, inks by Romeo Tanghal, and letters by Gaspar Saladino. Those we must thank for this issue’s story (Friends and Foes Alike!) include George Pérez (plot, breakdowns), Marv Wolfman (plot, script), Romeo Tanghal (inks), Adrienne Roy (colors), Ben Oda (letters), Mike W. Barr (associate editor), and Len Wein (editor). The cover price of The New Teen Titans #13 is 60¢, while the current value is $7.
Cool Comics Celebrates FCBD (Week 35 of 2021)
#1728 — Enter the House of Slaughter, BOOM! Studios, August 2021.
If you like your comics dark and scary, then this Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) edition is probably right up your alley. Created by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera, Enter the House of Slaughter, with its horror, violence, and language, is not for the little ones. And really, it’s not my usual cup of tea. But there are some interesting things going on here, and I’d probably read more if issues were handed to me (FCBD is awesome for allowing us to check new things out…it’s like a box of chocolates without all the sugar and calories!). The creative team behind this FCBD issue consists of James Tynion IV (writer), Werther Dell’Edera (illustrator, cover), Miquel Muerto (colors, cover), AndWorld Design (letters), Dylan Todd (design), Michelle Ankley (series designer), Ramiro Portnoy (assistant editor), Jonathan Manning (associate editor), and Eric Harburn (editor). The cover price of Enter the House of Slaughter is free, while the current values are $1 on CBR and $5 on ZKC. The Key Collector Comics value is $5.
Cool Comics for the Young at Heart
#1729 — Mickey Mouse Adventures #6, Disney Comics, November 1990.
Mickey Mouse Adventures is always a fun read, packed with action and adventure and tales that often continue from issue to issue. Many comics that are intended for a younger audience contain anywhere from 3 to 5 complete stories, but this title gave readers a reason to hunt down each new edition so that they wouldn’t miss out! These comics may not have the budget of an Indiana Jones movie, but they contain plenty of thrills and are perfect for those who are young at heart. The creators for The Curse of the Cross-Eyed Kolli! include Marv Wolfman (script), Hector Saavedra (pencils), Ruben Torreiro (inks), Carlos Valenti (inks), Robert Bat (inks), Carl Gafford (colors), and Bill Spicer (letters); contributors to Out of Order are Dave Angus (script), Antonio Bancells Pujadas (pencils, inks), Carl Gafford (colors), and A. Tomaton (letters); cover credits belong to Bob Foster (layout); Larry Mayer (pencils, inks), and Gail Bailey (colors); and the editor for this issue is David Cody Weiss. The cover price of Mickey Mouse Adventures #6 is $1.50, while the current value is $3.
Twentieth Century Cool Comics
#1730 — Moon Knight #13, Marvel, November 1981.
I think Moon Knight is a bit of an acquired taste for many comic book readers, and now that he has his own show on Disney+, these older issues may start growing scarcer at your local comic book shop. Over the last few years, I’ve been fortunate to find several awesome issues in quarter boxes, which is exactly how this one came to be in my possession. The character (like most comic book heroes and villains) has changed a bit over the years (I’m currently reading the Moon Knight Epic Collection on my tablet), but it seems that most Moon Knight fans appreciate all three aspects (Steven Grant, Jake Lockley, and Marc Spector) of the hero, regardless of when the comics came out. Moon Knight creatives for this issue include Doug Moench (writer), Bill Sienkiewicz (artist), Joe Rosen (letterer), Christie Scheele (colorist), Ron Wilson (cover pencils), Dave Simmons (cover inks), and Denny O’Neil (editor). The cover price of Moon Knight #13 is 50¢, while the current values are $20 on CBR and $30 on ZKC. The Key Collector Comics value is $30.
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Cool Comics Reader Reviews!
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