Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 348, 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!
Here’s a look at a couple comics that came out last week you may not want to miss! Marvel’s Voices: Identity #1 is an anthology issue that gives us some cool adventures with several of the Asian heroes from the House of Ideas (along with Asian creators), while Savage Avengers is back with a new number 1 issue. The concept was a bit criticized when the first volume came out, but it seems like many fans ended up loving the idea of Conan mixing with such an odd assortment of heroes. Unfortunately, Conan doesn’t have much time left in the Marvel Universe, due to licensing issues.
Cool Comics Battle of the Week!
The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is The Losers versus Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos! 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 a beautiful Darth Maul painting, courtesy of illustrator Dan Gorman, a member of the National Cartoonists Society and one of the top sketch card artists on the planet! This past Sunday, Rubber City Comics in downtown Akron, Ohio, had actor Ray Park (who portrayed Darth Maul in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace) as a special guest, and Dan painted this for the event. 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
#1756 — Shadow War Zone #1, DC, July 2022.
I don’t read many DC comics these days, but I do try to keep up with some of Batman’s corner of Gotham. A few weeks ago this spot belonged to Shadow War: Alpha #1, and the story continues with Shadow War Zone, giving us adventures featuring characters such as Black Canary, Death Stroke, Harley Quinn, Clownhunter, and Talia al Ghul. With several stories in this anthology, it took a number of people to make this comic book happen, including the following for each story: Old Friends – Joshua Williamson (words), Otto Schmidt (art, color), Steve Wands (lettering), and Ben Abernathy (edits); Inner Demon – Nadia Shammas (script), Sweeney Boo (art, color), Becca Carey (letters), Jessica Berbey (assistant editor), and Dave Wielgosz (editor); Panic Room – Ed Brisson (writer), Mike Bowden (pencils), Mark Morales (inks), Antonio Fabela (colors), ALW’s Troy Peteri (lettering), and Ben Abernathy (editor); and Ninjas! At the Arcade – Stephanie Phillips (writer), Ann Maulina (art), Andworld Design (letters), and Ben Abernathy (editor). The cover is by Jonboy Meyers. The cover price of Shadow War Zone #1 is $5.99, while the current value is $6. The Key Collector Comics value is also $6.
Dynamically Discounted Cool Comics
#1757 — Our Fighting Forces #152, DC, January 1975.
You’re going to notice a pattern of military comics this week, and it should be no surprise, as Monday is Memorial Day. I’m a U.S. Army veteran, and I have great respect for those who have served. But Memorial Day isn’t a day to celebrate veterans. Rather, it’s a more somber occasion in which we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. I’m sure there are plenty of comic book readers who don’t care for comics such as Our Fighting Forces, but they help remind me of real-life heroes, and that makes them worth including in this episode. And yes, I was able to find this fantastic comic book in a quarter bin. This issue of Our Fighting Forces, featuring The Losers, comes to us thanks to the following creators: Jack Kirby (script, pencils, edits, cover), D. Bruce Berry (inks, letters), Jerry Serpe (colors), and Steve Sherman (assistant editor). The cover price of Our Fighting Forces #152 is 20¢, while the current values are $38 on CBR and $20 on ZKC.
Cool Comics Celebrates FCBD (Week 3 of 2022)
#1758 — Stranger Things/Resident Alien, Dark Horse Comics, May 2022.
With Season 4 of Stranger Things dropping on Netflix tomorrow, the timing for reading this Free Comic Book Day issue (FCBD) feels so right! If you’re a fan, I sure hope you were able to get yourself a copy. The story is so good it had me thinking I was watching an episode! While I don’t know much about Resident Alien, it also proved to be a good read. The creative people involved in Stranger Things: Creature Feature are Michael Moreci (script), Pius Bak (art), Dan Jackson (colors), Nate Piekos of Blambot (lettering), and Diego Galindo (cover art). For Resident Alien: The Ghost, we thank Peter Hogan (script) and Steve Parkhouse (art, colors, lettering, cover cameo art). Editors include Spencer Cushing, Philip R. Simon, and Freddye Miller. The over price of Stranger Things/Resident Alien is free, while the current value is $1. The Key Collector Comics value is $0.
Cool Comics for the Young at Heart
#1759 — Sad Sack and the Sarge #68, Harvey Comics, June 1968.
Don’t you love it when you pay just a quarter for a comic book, but the original cover price is even less? Finding these comics for the young at heart at deep discounts is part of the fun, yet what I really enjoy is the way they transport me back to my youth. This issue of Sad Sack and the Sarge contains six stories (a few that were just a page long), a 2-page prose story with three illustrations, and several ads that will transport you back to 1968. It’s unfortunate that so many of these older comics (especially the ones aimed towards the young at heart) don’t give creator credits. Sometimes people have been able to fill in the blanks for the writers and artists, but I haven’t been able to locate anything for this issue, although the cover has the name George Baker at the bottom right corner. The cover price of Sad Sack and the Sarge #68 is 12¢, while the current value is $16.
Twentieth Century Cool Comics
#1760 — Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #145, Marvel, March 1978.
Which version of Nick Fury do you like best? This comic features him as the rough and tumble noncommissioned officer fighting for his life during World War 2, but there is also the S.H.I.E.L.D. version, and several TV and movie variations. He’s had some interesting encounters and adventures over the years, and if you’d like to learn a little more, check out his Wikipedia entry. This issue, originally presented in Sgt. Fury #50, is presented to us by Gary Friedrich (scripter), Dick Ayers (penciller), John Severin (inker), and Sam Rosen (letterer). Cover credits belong to Dave Cockrum (pencils), Frank Giacoia (inks), and Danny Crespi (letters). The editor of this issue was Archie Goodwin. The cover price of Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #145 is 35¢, while the current value is $12.
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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