Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 345, 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!
Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) takes place this Saturday, May 7! If you like the idea of grabbing a few issues that won’t cost you a cent, then make sure you find a local comic shop participating in FCBD. Most stores allow you to take at least two for free, and sometimes up to five or even ten issues. And please keep in mind that the shop owners do have to pay a fee to get these comic books, so you may want to consider making a purchase while you’re there. No issues are ever guaranteed, but to get an idea of what comic books are being offered, click HERE.
Cool Comics Battle of the Week!
The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Black Adam versus the Silver Surfer! 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 Aquaman, thanks to Ed Griffie! Ed is a lifelong comic book fan who started drawing Kawaii and Chibi style versions of pop culture icons and superheroes about five years ago. Through Facebook, his work came to the attention of Daniel Hare, the owner of vintage toy and comic bookstore The Toys Time Forgot, who offered him a guest spot at Free Comic Book Day. Since then, Ed has been a regular at local conventions and comic bookstores, where he offers bookmarks, coloring pages, trading cards, and color prints featuring his unique artwork. You can check out his full catalog of work at toonist27.deviantart.com or contact him at edgriffiejr@gmail.com to commission an original piece of your very own.
You can have a piece of your art featured right here in Cool Comics Creations! Just send an electronic file in an email featuring one of your drawings, whether you’re a professional or amateur, (it can be just pencils, or inks too…or full color if you prefer) or a picture of a craft or sculpture that you’ve done, and if it’s family friendly (and not controversial…let’s try to keep this fun), you’ll be a part of an upcoming Cool Comics episode. We also want your name, an optional picture of yourself to go here, and any other background information you want to provide, such as a website or a way you can be contacted about your art (who knows, maybe someone will make you an offer for the original!). And then email it to edgosney62@gmail.com.
Cool Comics In My Collection
Modern-Day Cool Comics
#1741 — Justice League #75, DC, June 2022.
Comic book fans, the acetate cover of Justice League #75 couldn’t spell it out any clearer: Death of the Justice League. If you haven’t been paying attention to new comics lately, you may have missed the warning signs of this disastrous event! Remember all the media announcements back in 1992 about the death of Superman? Well, it looks like he’s died yet again. And Wonder Woman, Batman, and several other heroes who put their lives on the line to protect their world. So, what comes next? The Dark Crisis limited series, of course, and DC has a Free Comic Book Day (Saturday, May 7) issue you won’t want to miss! But the real question is, exactly who killed the Justice League? You can put the blame on Joshua Williamson (writer), Rafa Sandoval (pencils), Jordi Tarragona (inks), Matt Herms (colors), Josh Reed (letters), Daniel Sampere (cover), Alejandro Sánchez (cover), Chris Rosa (associate editor), and Paul Kaminski (editor). The cover price of Justice League #75 is $6.99, while the current value is $7. The Key Collector Comics value is also $7.
Dynamically Discounted Cool Comics
#1742 — Silver Surfer #69, Marvel, August 1992.
Oh boy! This cover doesn’t give Silver Surfer fans much hope, does it? No one in their right mind would want to be In the Clutches of Khoon! I was fortunate to find this Infinity War crossover issue featuring Norrin Radd in a quarter bin a few months ago, and while I have plenty of other Dynamically Discounted Cool Comics that have been stashed away in my basement for much longer, I couldn’t resist taking this trip back to the Nineties! Those responsible for taking us surfing through the cosmos include Ron Marz (writer), Kevin West (penciler), Tom Christopher (inker), Ken Bruzenak (letterer), Tom Vincent (colorist), and Craig Anderson (editor). The cover price of Silver Surfer #69 is $1.25, while the current value is $3. The Key Collector Comics value is also $3.
Cool Comics Celebrates FCBD (Week 38 of 2021)
#1743 — Trese: Unreported Murders, Ablaze, August 2021.
I’m sure there are plenty of readers out there who are always in the know when it comes to comic books that end up getting streaming shows, but I this is one I’m not at all familiar with. As it states on the cover, Trese is a Netflix anime series, but I haven’t seen it or even watched a trailer for the series. Anyone out there a fan? The comic was interesting enough that I may check it out someday (but please keep in mind it’s rated mature – although this issue didn’t contain anything that shocked me), and I did see that there will be another Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) issue for the 2022 batch. The team who put together this FCBD edition include Budjette Tan (writer), Kajo Baldisimo (artist), Rodolfo Muraguchi (designer), Kevin Ketner (editor), and Rich Young (managing editor). The cover price of Trese: Unreported Murders is free, while the current value is $1.
Cool Comics for the Young at Heart
#1744 — Donald Quest #5, IDW Publishing, March 2017.
Donald Duck comic books really quack me up (okay, you can stop groaning now)! But Donald Quest is an exception to that statement. This is the second issue I’ve read in this short series (and happens to be the last issue), and I quickly saw that this series would be more enjoyable if read as a whole – from 1 through 5. There’s a lot going on in this adventure, but I was a bit lost. Still, I think it’s great that these characters are sometimes put in stories that rival Indiana Jones for excitement. The Disney folks who provided this quest are Stefano Ambrosio (writer), Chantal Pericoli (writer), Vitale Mangiatordi (artist), colors provided by Disney Italia with Travis and Nicole Seitler (both of whom also handled the letters), Pat and Carol McGreal (dialogue), Ciro Cangialosi (cover), Tom B. Long (designer), Sarah Gaydos (assistant editor), and Chris Cerasi (editor). The cover price of Donald Quest #5 is $3.99, while the current value is $4.
Twentieth Century Cool Comics
#1745 — Freedom Fighters #9, DC, August 1977.
I love the old characters from this Seventies series, such as Uncle Sam and Doll Man. There’s just a certain Quality about them. Maybe you got that insider nod, and maybe not, but these heroes didn’t originate with DC. They got their comic book start with a company named Quality, several decades earlier. I don’t have many issues of Freedom Fighters, and I wish I had more. I saved this one from a quarter box (the cover is an indication that this comic book was pre-owned) and hope to find more in the future. The fine folks who brought us the cover of Freedom Fighters #9 are Rich Buckler (pencils), Jack Abel (inks), Tatjana Woods (colors), and Joe Letterese (letters). Interior creators include Bob Rozakis (script), Dick Ayers (pencils), Jack Abel (inks), Gaspar Saladino (letters), and Jack C. Harris (editor). The cover price of Freedom Fighters #9 is 35¢, while the current values are $15 on CBR and $12 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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