Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 390, 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!
I’ve really been enjoying Stargirl: The Lost Children, but there are only two issues left to enjoy. Issue #4, pictured above, features a really cool cover that I didn’t want you to miss out on seeing! Another great read has been Monkey Prince, which concluded with #12, also pictured. I’m hoping we see more of him in the future!
Cool Comics Battle of the Week!
The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Batman versus Judge Dredd! 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 the oh-so-cool Batman ‘66! The art is all hand-painted with acrylic paints. 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.
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Cool Comics In My Collection
Cool Comics from the 21st Century
#1966 — The Amazing Spider-Man #21, Marvel, May 2023.
Cool Factor: If you haven’t been reading The Amazing Spider-Man, then you may not know that Peter and Mary Jane are no longer together, and that she’s involved with another man who has a couple children (along with Spider-Man being responsible for some destruction in Pennsylvania). For the last few months, we’ve been told that THIS issue will reveal why all the craziness happened (well, at least that’s what I thought Marvel was telling me). But instead, we get a wild story that continues into the next issue! Which is no surprise to comic book fans. I’m not going to spoil anything here (and really, there isn’t much I could spill the beans on, because we still don’t have all the answers), so grab it if it’s still available at your local comic shop.
Comic Book Credits: Zeb Wells (writer), John Romita Jr. (penciler/cover pencils), Scott Hanna (inker/cover inker), Marcio Menyz (colorist/cover colorist), VC’s Joe Caramagna (letterer), Kaeden McGahey (assistant editor), and Nick Lowe (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of The Amazing Spider-Man #21 is $3.99, while the current value is $4. The Key Collector Comics value is also $4.
Facsimile Edition Cool Comics
#1967 — Batman #232, DC, October 2019 (Original Cover Date: June 1971).
Cool Factor: It’s not a common occurrence for Batman to stroll into the Batcave and find that it’s already occupied…especially when the person happens to be Ra’s al Ghul! This fun Facsimile Edition gives today’s readers a chance to discover the first appearance of a character who becomes an important part of the Batman mythos. And while I really enjoyed getting an opportunity to read it without paying the current value of an original, which would set me back around $1,200, the truly cool factor was discovering Mike W. Barr (yes, THE Mike W. Barr!) had a fan letter published in this issue!
Comic Book Credits: Denny O’Neil (script), Neal Adams (pencils/cover pencils/cover inks), Dick Giordano (inks), John Costanza (letterer), Julius Schwartz (editor), and Carmine Infantino (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Batman #232 Facsimile Edition is $3.99, while the current value is $4.
Cool Comics Celebrates FCBD (Week 45 of 2022)
#1968 — Carriers / Dragon Whisperer / Bëorn, Red 5 Comics, May 2022.
Cool Factor: This Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) issue from Red 5 Comics gives us not 1, not 2, but 3 tales to try out! And as a bonus, they were all fairly entertaining stories. And take note, fans of FCBD: Saturday, May 6, 2023, will be here before you know it, so be sure to mark it on your calendar if you want a chance to grab some fun freebies!
Comic Book Credits: Carriers: Jay Huwer (story/script), Elias Martins (art), Seb Valencia (colors/letters), and Ben Ferrari (story/editor); Dragon Whisperer: Alex De Luca (script/letters) and Glen Fernandez (art); Bëorn: Ben Bender (script/letters/art).
Price and Values: The cover price of Carriers / Dragon Whisperer / Bëorn is free, while the current value is $1.
Cool Comics for the Young at Heart
#1969 — Mickey Mouse Adventures #11, Disney Comics, April 1991.
Cool Factor: Who knew back in the Seventies when Marv Wolfman was penning Tomb of Dracula, and then New Teen Titans in the Eighties, that when the Nineties rolled around you could get Mickey Mouse Adventures written by such a fan favorite? You can ponder this from several different points of view, good or bad, but in the end, fans of Mickey Mouse are the real winners.
Comic Book Credits: Cover: Rick Hoover (pencils/inks) and Anthony Tollin (colors); When Mouseton Freezes Over: Marv Wolfman (script), Stephen DeStefano (pencils), Gary Martin (inks), Anthony Tollin (colors), and Bill Pearson (letters); Mimic Menace: Bob Langhans (script), Bill Riling (U.S. dialog), Anthony Tollin (colors), Bonnie Anderson (letterer); Lunch Break: Robin Taylor (script), Tom Anderson (script), David Cody Weiss (U.S. dialog), Antoni Bancells Pujadas (pencils), Bill Riling (colors), and A. Tomaton (letters); and David Cody Weiss (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Mickey Mouse Adventures #11 is $1.50, while the current value is $3.
Cool Comics from the 20th Century
#1970 — Judge Dredd #1, DC, August 1994.
Cool Factor: I have a bit of a fascination with the British character Judge Dredd, but it never came about until a few years ago when I watched the 2012 movie Dredd, starring Karl Urban. Before that, I really didn’t give Dredd much thought, and never even saw the earlier film featuring Sylvester Stallone. But after seeing Dredd, I realized the world he lives in is interesting, and wanting to know more, I grab Judge Dredd comics whenever I find them in discount bins. I like that I found this number one issue from DC and look forward to reading the handful of other issues I found from this run.
Comic Book Credits: Andrew Helfer (writer), Mike Avon Oeming (artist/cover artist), Bob Lappan (letters), Pat Garrahy (colors/cover colors), Jason Hernandez-Rosenblatt (assistant editor), Android Images (color separations), and Paul Kupperberg (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Judge Dredd #1 is $1.95, while the current value is $3.
Cool Comics Reader Reviews!
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That facsimile of Batman #232 is very awesome — a pride of my collection is the original Neil Adams #251, with iconic cover of The Joker having Batman strapped to ace playing card — think I grabbed it from a dollar bin many years ago. Before anybody happens to ask, sorry … it’s not for sale, but you never know where you might find some of these valuable issues!
Wow, Matt, you have a really Cool Comic! We appreciate the share, and you are right about never knowing where you might find some gems.
And thanks for being an important part of Cool Comics!