Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 347, 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!
Some noteworthy issues I enjoyed this past week include Archie Meets Riverdale #1, Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood, and Captain America: Symbol of Truth #1. If I had to pick just one to read a second time, it would be the Archie issue, which was fun, clever, and entertaining. And while I plan on reading the entire Moon Knight limited series, the Captain America comic was an impulse purchase that turned out to be a good story.
Cool Comics Battle of the Week!
The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Hulk versus Thor! 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 features Sid Haig as Captain Spaulding from House of 1,000 Corpses! The art is all hand-painted with acrylic paints. Syd said he’s been painting covers for a few years now and likes to think that he was one of the first to do so. 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 edgosney62@gmail.com.
Cool Comics In My Collection
Modern-Day Cool Comics
#1751 — Hulk vs. Thor: Banner of War Alpha #1, Marvel, June 2022.
Did you notice that I pitted Hulk vs. Thor in the Cool Comics Battle of the Week? From what I can remember, it’s the first time I’ve taken both combatants from the same issue. And why not? When Hulk and Thor go toe-to-toe, the readers always win! This Alpha issue is just the start as the battle crosses over into the next two issues of Thor (25, 26) and Hulk (7, 8). If you want to witness it from the start, grab this issue while you can! The fantastic creators for this bombastic start to Banner of War are Donny Cates (writer), Martin Coccolo (artist), Matt Wilson (color artist), VC’s Joe Sabino (letterer), Gary Frank & Brad Anderson (cover artists), Anthony Gambino (production designer), Kaitlyn Lindtvedt (assistant editor), and Will Moss with Alanna Smith (editors). The cover price of Hulk vs. Thor: Banner of War Alpha #1 is $4.99, while the current value is $5. The Key Collector Comics value is also $5.
Dynamically Discounted Cool Comics
#1752 — Pep #285, Archie, January 1974.
I’m on a bit of a hiatus from fishing in quarter boxes, but I’ve acquired more than I can ever cover here on a weekly basis (unless it turns out I’m an Eternal…or a Mutant). The fun part in planning each episode of Cool Comics is in deciding which title to include here–and then the actual process of reading it. I try to maintain a bit of variety for each episode, but my rules aren’t hard and fast, so if I decide I want to take a reading time machine back to the Seventies with Archie once again, that’s what I’ll do (by the way, this issue is missing a couple pages, but I can’t complain when it comes to quarter comics). Like most Archie comic books, this issue is an anthology with various creators for the different stories included. Some of the artistic talent includes Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick, Bill Yoshida, Al Hartley, Stan Goldberg, and Joe Edwards. For a more complete look, be sure to click PEP #285 and check out the story titles and credits. The cover price of Pep #285 is 20¢, while the current value is $15.
Cool Comics Celebrates FCBD (Week 2 of 2022)
#1753 — TMNT: The Armageddon Game, IDW Publishing, May 2022.
Did you visit your local comic shop on Free Comic Book Day (FCBD)? If so, and if you happened to grab this Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) issue, then you’re in for a treat. Admittedly, I’m not a regular reader or fan of TMNT, but I really enjoyed this special issue, so I recommend giving it a try. In a nod to Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, we get the talents of Tom Waltz (story), Sophie Campbell (art, colors, letters), and Bobby Curnow (edits). But wait! This FCBD issue also includes a look back at the original TMNT story by Eastman and Laird. The cover price of TMNT: The Armageddon Game is free, while the current value is $1. The Key Collector Comics value is $0.
Cool Comics for the Young at Heart
#1754 — Snagglepuss #1, Gold Key, October 1962.
Exit, stage left! I remember watching Snagglepuss cartoons when I was a kid, so getting my hands on issue #1 of this short-lived series—out of a quarter box, no less—was a big win! Not that I’m a huge fan, but the nostalgia factor, along with the price, is part of the pull of comic book collecting. Except when you’re in the middle of a story and realize that a couple pages are missing. And if you’re keeping score, that’s two quarter comic books this week with the dreaded missing pages syndrome. This first issue of Snagglepuss contains several stories that will make you long for the days of your youth (well, at least if you’re of a certain age), but, alas, from what I can tell, there is no record of writers, artists, colorists, letterers, or even the editor. Still, it shouldn’t stop you from checking out the entry at the Grand Comics Database for further fun details. The cover price of Snagglepuss #1 is 12¢, while the current value is $135.
Twentieth Century Cool Comics
#1755 — Kamandi, the Last Boy on Earth #11, DC, November 1973.
It’s unfortunate that this is the only issue of Kamandi in my collection. Long ago, I had a couple other issues that I ended up selling in a garage sale. And I’m not even sure if I read either of those comic books before they moved out of my house and into someone else’s box of fun. But ever since reading an article about the Last Boy on Earth in Back Issue magazine, I’ve been curious about Kamandi and happily found this issue in a discount bin. Perhaps someday I’ll have the opportunity to read more. Kamandi creators consist of Jack Kirby (writer, artist, editor), Mike Royer (letterer, inker), and Steve Sherman (assistant editor). Cover credits include Jack Kirby (pencils, script), Mike Royer (inks), and Gaspar Saladino (letters). The cover price of Kamandi, the Last Boy on Earth #11 is 20¢, while the current values are $28 on CBR and $22 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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