Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 383, 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!
DC has been entertaining me lately with their Lazarus Planet storyline. Aside from the ongoing special issues, such as the one above on the left (Lazarus Planet: Assault on Krypton #1), the excitement is also affecting other titles, such as the limited series Monkey Prince, as seen above on the right. What’s this all about? A quick summation is that the Lazarus Volcano has erupted and now the DCU is facing chaos as people without powers are being transformed and those already with powers are going through changes. If you want to learn more, there’s lots of information on the web, such as this article.
Cool Comics Battle of the Week!
The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Nightwing versus Arrow! 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 of Cool Comics features a fantastic piece of art by Robert A. Kraus (aka RAK) of Hawkeye! RAK has a distinctive style that meshes so well with the heroes, villains, and monsters we grew up loving. As the creator of Chakan, the forever man, RAK is known around the globe 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
Cool Comics from the 21st Century
#1931 — Nightwing #100, DC, March 2023.
Cool Factor: While I read and collect both Batman and Detective Comics, I’ve avoided the other Bat-related titles for the most part. And even though I like the idea of Nightwing (because we seldom see our heroes as they age and change), his adventures never interested me that much. But when I saw this 100th issue, I decided to add it to my collection, and I’m glad I did. It not only deepened my appreciation of Dick Grayson, but also points his character towards even more maturity and leadership. I’m unsure if I’ll buy other future issues (I do need to be a bit mindful towards my comic book budget), but this one was really worth it.
Comic Book Credits: Tom Taylor (writer), Bruno Redondo (pencils/cover art), Scott McDaniel (pencils), Rick Leonardi (pencils/inks), Eddy Barrows (pencils), Javier Fernandez (pencils), Mikel Janín (pencils), Karl Story (inks), Eber Ferreira (inks), Caio Filipe (inks), Joe Prado (inks), Adriano Lucas (colors), Wes Abbott (letters), Jessica Berbey (assistant editor), Jessica Chen (editor), and Ben Abernathy (group editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Nightwing #100 is $6.99, while the current value is $7. The Key Collector Comics value is also $7.
Media Tie-In Cool Comics
#1932 — Dune: House Harkonnen #1, BOOM! Studios, January 2023 (Original Source: Serialized in Analog Magazine).
Cool Factor: Being a Dune fan (I’ve both read and listened to the original six books, and I’ve read the majority of Dune 2.0…the books by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson), I felt compelled to add this series to my collection, possibly due to spice overexposure. I read the novel Dune: House Harkonnen long enough ago that this nearly feels like a new adventure across Arrakis and Giedi Prime, which adds to the fun. If you aren’t sure whether or not to commit to this series, perhaps you should repeat the litany against fear a few times to gain the courage you need to dive in and read.
Comic Book Credits: Brian Herbert (writer), Kevin J. Anderson (writer), Michael Shelfer (illustrator), Patricio Delpeche (colors), Ed Dukeshire (letters), Raymond Swanland (cover art), Grace Park (designer), Gwen Waller (assistant editor), and Shantel LaRocque (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Dune: House Harkonnen #1 is $4.99, while the current value is $5.
Cool Comics Celebrates FCBD (Week 38 of 2022)
#1933 — Max Meow: Cat on the Street, Random House Children’s Books, May 2022.
Cool Factor: Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) does a nice job of providing a mix of genres for a range of audiences. If you have younger kids, Max Meow might strike a chord and create a new comic book reader and collector in your home. And while I’m not the target audience, it was easy enough for me to see the appeal it may have for a younger generation.
Comic Book Credits: This FCBD issue has a couple stories and activity pages, with credits going to John Gallagher (pencils/inks/script/cover), Will Gallagher (story assistant), Sydney Cluff (art assistant), J. Robert, Deans (art assistant), Alyson LaMont (art assistant), and Raen Ngu (art assistant).
Price and Values: The cover price of Max Meow: Cat on the Street is free, while the current value is $1.
Cool Comics for the Young at Heart
#1934 — Strawberry Shortcake #1, IDW Publishing, April 2016.
Cool Factor: I can hear some of you now: This inclusion in Cool Comics takes the cake—literally. And I can’t say that I blame you, but we must remember that this segment contains Cool Comics for the Young at Heart, and while Strawberry Shortcake may not be your favorite slice of cake (or mine), there are some out there who love the character and are more than happy to see it here. How did I end up with this issue in my collection? Glad you asked! Longtime readers may recall some of my mentions of past finds at Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, including 10-packs of comics in which you just see what’s in the front, and what’s in the back. Yup, this issue of Strawberry Shortcake was stuck in between. When I discovered this one in the pack, I figured I’d never read it, but as I said above, there is love out there for this character, and perhaps because I did include it here, I’ve gained a new set of readers…maybe.
Comic Book Credits: Georgia Ball (writer), Amy Mebberson (art/cover art), Fernando Peniche (colors), Robbie Robbins (letters), and David Hedgecock (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Strawberry Shortcake #1 is $3.99, while the current value is $4.
Cool Comics from the 20th Century
#1935 — Arrow #1, Malibu, October 1992.
Cool Factor: Arrow is one of those comics that seems to turn up often in discount bins, so one fine day of comic book fishing saw me decide to finally reel this one in and give it a read. Was it great? Not in my opinion. But it did keep my attention, and I ended up enjoying the story well enough. It’s a one-shot that’s related to the superhero team comic Protectors and gives off vibes of The Punisher and a few other comic book vigilantes. Best of all, I felt it was worth every penny of the quarter I paid for it. If you want to experience some Nineties nostalgia (which I’ve done for the last three weeks in this section: Cool Comics from the 20th Century), then next time you see this one in a discount bin, add it to your collection and give it a read.
Comic Book Credits: Roland Mann (script), Lee Moder (pencils), Deodato Filho (inks), Gail Beckett (letters), R.A. Jones (continuity), Jennel Cruz (interior colors), Mike Brown (interior colors), Anne Chien (interior colors), Joseph Allen (interior color design), Thomas Derenick (cover pencils), Mike Miller (cover inks), Tom O’Connor (cover colors), Ed Hendricks (color separations), Mark Christy (color separations), and Dan Danko (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Arrow #1 is $1.95, while the current values are $4 on CBR and $2 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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I Read That Book!
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