Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 405, 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!
Cool Comics Crowd, that dastardly villain COVID-19 caused a delay in production for your favorite new fanzine, COLLECTORZINE, but now it’s finally back with issue two! And the momentum keeps going as issue 3 is nearly complete, while additional future issues are being planned even as you read these very words!
If you want to get the scoop on what’s coming next and learn how you can contribute to the magazine, be sure to join the Facebook group COLLECTORZINE MAGAZINE!
And how can you get your hands on a copy, you wonder?
Copies of COLLECTORZINE will be available at conventions via RAK Graphics throughout the year, or you can order directly at Collectorzine@gmail.com. Each issue costs $5 plus $4.95 for first class shipping. Each comic-sized issue will be a resource of fan art, original flash-fiction, interviews, reviews, vintage toys, and more.
Our fanzine will also be available in these fine comic shops in the Akron, Canton, and Cleveland area:
- Bill’s Books & More – 2215 6th Street SW, Canton OH 44706 / 330-453-3996
- Comics Cards & Collectibles – 724 Cleveland Ave. SW, Canton, OH 44702 / 330-456-8907
- Hazel’s Heroes – 1664 Main Street, Suite 12, N Canton, OH 44720 / 330-244-9988
- JC Comics & Cards – 2609 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44723 / 330-929-1929
- Kenmore Komics – 1020 Kenmore Boulevard, Akron, OH 44314 / 330-745-5530
- Magic City Comics – 528 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton, OH 44203 / 330-575-5579
- North Coast Nostalgia – 5853 Ridge Road, Parma, OH 44129 / 440-845-7040
- Rubber City Comics – 74 E Mill Street, Akron OH 44308 / 330-548-5992
- The Toys Time Forgot – 137 E Cherry Street, Canal Fulton, OH / 330-854-1700
Cool Comics Battle of the Week!
The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Veronica Lodge versus Richie Rich! 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!
Maybe you collected the cards from long ago or saw the movie and loved it, and now you get to see this exciting piece of art from Sydney Walton, Mars Attacks the White House! 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.
You can have a piece of your art (or an original piece of art that you own) 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
Cool Comics from the 21st Century
#2041 — Chilling Adventures Presents…Camp Pickens #1, Archie, August 2023.
Cool Factor: What do teens and summer camp have in common? Usually we think of fun, bug bites, new friends, and a break for parents, but sometimes (and especially if you’re a fan of horror movies) murder is mixed in. It seems that the Riverdale gang has their own version of Camp Crystal Lake in Camp Pickens, and this seasonal edition of Chilling Adventures Presents is full dark and demented camp craziness!
Comic Book Credits: Cover – Matt Talbot; Bug Juice – Jordan Morris (story) and Diana Camero (line art); The Curse of Camp Pickens – Blake Howard (story) and Carola Borelli (line art); Down and Out and Death Cursed – Tim Seeley (story) and Mike Norton (line art); and Matt Herms (colors), Jack Morelli (letters), Vincent Lovallo (assistant editor/art director), Stephen Oswald (associate editor/production manager), and Jamie Lee Rotante (editor/senior director of editorial).
Price and Values: The cover price of Chilling Adventures Presents…Camp Pickens #1 is $3.99, while the current value is $4.
Facsimile Edition Cool Comics
#2042 — The Amazing Spider-Man #121, Marvel, August 2023 (Original Cover Date: June 1973).
Cool Factor: Cool Comics has Seventies Spider-Man on the brain, because not long ago we featured the fabulous Facsimile Edition of the Punisher’s first appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #129, and now we bring you the Facsimile Edition of issue #121, which was a big part of my childhood as many kids in my neighborhood wanted their chance to read my copy. And though I read my original issue several times way back when, I just had to relive the shock and dismay of seeing Gwen Stacy die all over again, hoping that perhaps it’s all been a terrible mistake and that this time things would turn out differently. If you’ve never read this story, now is your chance to get a more reasonably priced edition, since a 1973 copy could cost you about $925.
Comic Book Credits: Gerry Conway (script), Gil Kane (artist), John Romita (inks/cover pencils & inks), Tony Mortellaro (inks), Artie Simek (letterer), David Hunt (colors), Danny Crespi (cover letters), and Roy Thomas (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of The Amazing Spider-Man #121 Facsimile Edition is $3.99, while the current value is $4.
Cool Comics Celebrates FCBD (Week 8 of 2023)
#2043 — Mexikid, Dial Books for Young Readers, May 2023.
Cool Factor: Mexikid is now one of my favorite Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) issues. This excerpt from the upcoming graphic memoir takes place several decades ago, and while reading it, I couldn’t help but think of my wife, who is Mexican American, and some of her relatives. Although this story is completely different from my wife’s experience, it charmed and entranced me, leaving me wanting to read the whole tale.
Comic Book Credits: Pedro Martin did everything, including the cover art, interior art, and script.
Price and Values: The cover price of Mexikid is free, while the current value is $1.
Cool Comics for the Young at Heart
#2044 — Richie Rich Millions #111, Harvey Comics, June 1982.
Cool Factor: I didn’t appreciate Harvey Comics when I was a kid, because during those years I was completely enamored with Spider-Man, Captain America, and other Marvel heroes…especially those who appeared in the cartoons from the Sixties. But as my years grow shorter, I’ve come to appreciate Harvey and what they mean to kids (and those who are young at heart), and Richie Rich comics never disappoint. And if you don’t mind a few bumps and bruises on your comics, you don’t have to be as rich as the hero of these stories to purchase great four-color entertainment, as I’ve built my Harvey collection from discount boxes over the last few years.
Comic Book Credits: Credits weren’t given for this issue; stories include The Prisoner of Zendor, Project Evil-Eye, and Taking the Cake.
Price and Values: The cover price of Richie Rich Millions #111 is 60¢, while the current value is $6.
Cool Comics from the 20th Century
#2045 — Action Comics #516, DC, February 1981.
Cool Factor: If you’re a fan of the villainous Vandal Savage, make sure you have a copy of this issue in your collection. It’s a fun romp through time as Superman, along with sidekick Jimmy Olsen, tries to save history from being changed…forever! This crazy time caper not only features dinosaurs, but also Adolph Hitler, flying dragons, and cavemen. But wait a minute, that’s not all! Action Comics #516 also contains a complete short adventure starring the Atom, making it worth every penny of the 50 cents it cost back in 1981.
Comic Book Credits: Cover – Rich Buckler (pencils), Dick Giordano (inks), and Tatjana Wood (colors); Time and Time Again! – Marv Wolfman (script), Curt Swan (pencils), Frank Chiaramonte (inks), Gene D’Angelo (colors), and Ben Oda (letters); The Clueless Capers of Chronos! – Bob Rozakis (script), Alex Saviuk (pencils), Vince Colletta (inks), Jerry Serpe (colors), and Milt Snapinn (letters); and E. Nelson Bridwell (consulting editor) and Julius Schwartz (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Action Comics #516 is 50¢, while the current values are $8 on CBR and $6 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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