Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 358, 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!
There have been several comic book conventions this summer within driving distance of where I live, but circumstances have prevented me from attending. Here’s to hoping next season (or later in 2022) fares better. If you’ve been able to attend a few, we’d love to hear about your experiences in the comment section at the bottom of the page.
Cool Comics Battle of the Week!
The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Spider-Man versus Hawkman! 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 The Shadow, 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
#1806 — The Amazing Spider-Man #6, Marvel, September 2022.
Comic book companies typically shy away from big celebrations, so for the life of me I can’t figure out why hitting 900 issues translates into such a thick, expensive comic book. Sarcasm aside (I’m not really a sarcastic person anymore, but sometimes I like to have a little fun), the name of the game is sales, so slapping 900 on the cover probably sells a few additional copies. With this issue, we get a long main story, then a couple short ones at the end. I feel like the issue dragged on for a while, but all in all I’m a fan, so I’m glad I added it to my collection. This amazing comic comes with a lot of creators, including Zeb Wells (writer), Ed McGuinness (penciler, inker), Mark Morales (inker), Wade Von Grawbadger (inker), Cliff Rathburn (inker), Marcio Menyz, (colorist, cover artist) Dijjo Lima (colorist), Erick Arciniega (colorist), VC’s Joe Caramagna (letterer), John Romita Jr. (cover artist), Scott Hanna (cover artist), Lindsey Cohick (assistant editor), Kaeden McGahey (assistant editor), and Nick Lowe (editor). The cover price of The Amazing Spider-Man #6 is $9.99, while the current value is $10. The Key Collector Comics value is also $10.
Media Tie-In Cool Comics (Original Source: Novel)
#1807 — James Bond 007/GoldenEye #1, Topps Comics, January 1996.
Who is your favorite Bond? Roger Moore was my first, but to be honest, I’m not a superfan, and therefore I’ll watch any of them, as long as the movie is good. I’m sure that Topps Comics had good intentions when they decided to put out a comic book version of GoldenEye, but in the end, they came up short…two issues short. That’s right, the promised three issue series ended here. Wait, you didn’t know that, and you’ve been spending hours searching in comic shops, going to conventions, and clicking away online, frantically searching for issues 2 and 3? I’m sorry I took so long tell you, but at least now you can concentrate on finishing that run of the original Howard the Duck! 007 credits belong to Don McGregor (writer), Claude St. Aubin (penciler), Rick Magyar (inker), Brian Stelfreeze (cover artist), Steve Buccelato (colorist), Electric Caryon (colorist), Brad Joyce (letterer), and Renée Witterstaetter (editor). The cover price of James Bond 007/GoldenEye #1 is $2.95, while the current value is $3.
Cool Comics Celebrates FCBD (Week 13 of 2022)
#1808 — Wandance and Blackguard, Kodansha, May 2022.
Neither of these two stories stood out, but at the same time, I wasn’t bored reading them. Sometimes Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) issues answer the question of why I’m not reading certain titles on a regular basis, and though I can’t see myself paying to read either Wandance or Blackguard, I probably would read more free issues of these titles. I know, creators deserve to be paid…but consumers aren’t obligated to buy issues they aren’t crazy about. And that’s part of the beauty of FCBD: you get an opportunity to take a title for a test-drive. Wandance comes to us from Coffee (writer, artist), Kevin Steinbach (translation), Nicole Roderick (lettering), Tiff Joshua TJ Ferentini (editor). Blackguard is brought to you by Ryo Hanada (writer, artist), Micah Q. Allen (proofreading), Melissa Tanaka (translation), Michelle Lin (editor), Risa Cho (production), Shirley Fang (production), and Lorina Mapa (production). The cover price of Wandance and Blackguard is free, while the current value is $1. The Key Collector Comics value is $0.
Cool Comics for the Young at Heart
#1809 — Barney and Betty Rubble #8, Charlton Comics, July 1974.
Are you team Flintstone or team Rubble? I must admit that I was a Fred fan while growing up, but Barney and Betty certainly had their moments. This issue is packed with several short stories featuring some of your favorite stone-aged families, so while digging through discount bins, consider snagging this title if you find it. Okay, it’s not like reading the adventures of Batman, but for many of us it holds a special place in our childhood hearts. And yes, once again, we’re dealing with a Cool Comic for the Young at Heart that doesn’t have much information about the fabulous people who worked so hard to bring it to life. At least the Grand Comics Database does have a few people listed (along with story titles, characters, etc.) for several of the individual stories, such as Hiram Walker (pencils), Richard Reichart (inks), and George Wildman (managing editor). The cover price of Barney and Betty Rubble #8 is 25¢, while the current value is $25.
Twentieth Century Cool Comics
#1810 — All-Star Comics #74, DC, October 1978.
While I often rave about Marvel comics from the Seventies, I’ll take DC issues, too (frankly, the older I get, the less picky I’m finding myself, so I’ll read just about any comic from 1970 to 1979). Justice Society stories are always a lot of fun, and since I didn’t buy much DC back then, it’s always a treat to find these in quarter boxes, regardless of the not-so-great condition. This Legendary Justice Society story is brought to you by Paul Levitz (writer), Joe Staton (pencils, cover), Joe Giella (inks), Ben Oda (letters), Adrienne Roy (colorist), Tatjana Wood (cover colors), Gaspar Saladino (cover letters), and Joe Orlando (editor). The cover price of All-Star Comics #74 is 50¢, while the current values are $65 on CBR and $28 on ZKC. The Key Collector Comics value is $45.
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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I Read That Book!
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