Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 408, 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!
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Cool Comics Battle of the Week!
The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Loki versus Green Goblin! 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 of Cool Comics, we get to see Sydney Walton’s version of Russell Hodgkinson as Doc from Z Nation! His 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
#2056 — What If…? Dark: Loki #1, Marvel, September 2023.
Cool Factor: I typically plan my lineup of Cool Comics for each episode a couple weeks in advance, but sometimes I switch things up a bit after I read some of the issues, and this one is a perfect example. I was all set with giving the spotlight to Moon Knight for his big 25th issue (and it was an extra-sized adventure that was pretty cool), but after reading this first issue of the newest iteration of What If?, I enjoyed it so much that I decided to bring it to your attention instead. What if Loki were to kill off his enemies and gain control of Mjolnir? What would this mean to the Marvel Universe? Grab this issue if you can still find a copy and read on, true believer!
Comic Book Credits: Walter Simonson (writer/cover artist), Scot Eaton (penciler), Cam Smith & Scott Hanna (inkers), Andrew Dalhouse (colorist), Travis Lanham (letterer), Laura Martin (cover artist), Stacie Zucker (production design), Michelle Marchese (assistant editor), Wil Moss (editor), and C.B. Cebulski (editor in chief).
Price and Values: The cover price of What If…? Dark: Loki #1 is $4.99, while the current value is $5.
Facsimile Edition Cool Comics
#2057 — The Amazing Spider-Man #122, Marvel, August 2023 (Original Cover Date: July 1973).
Cool Factor: In episode 405, we brought you the Facsimile Edition of the shocking death of Peter Parker’s (aka Spider-Man!) girlfriend, Gwen Stacy, and now we’ve got the conclusion in another Facsimile Edition that I’ve been patiently waiting to get my hands on! I’ve never been able to find an affordable copy of the original issue (the current value is $700) of The Amazing Spider-Man #122, but this recent Facsimile Edition that features the final battle (turns out, it wasn’t) between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin is certainly the next best thing. The original story, the original ads, and as close to the original price as I’m going to get with this classic from the Seventies!
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), Gaspar Saladino (cover letters), and Roy Thomas (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of The Amazing Spider-Man #122 Facsimile Edition is $3.99, while the current value is $4.
Cool Comics Celebrates FCBD (Week 11 of 2023)
#2058 — RuneScape: Untold Tales of the God Wars, Titan Comics, June 2023.
Cool Factor: I don’t know the first thing about RuneScape, but this Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) edition leaves readers wanting to further explore this world. The actual story in this issue is only five pages, but you get lots of cool extras such as cover background information, a two-page map spread with details, character designs, sword stuff, and creator bios. If you’re a RuneScape fan, you’re going to want this FCBD issue!
Comic Book Credits: Ryan O’Sullivan (writer), Daniel Bayliss (art), Laurel Dundee (colors), Nathan Kempf (letters), Calum Collins (assistant editor), Ibraheem Kazi (editorial assistant), and Phoebe Hedges (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of RuneScape: Untold Tales of the God Wars is free, while the current value is $1.
Cool Comics for the Young at Heart
#2059 — Wendy, the Good Little Witch #90, Harvey Comics, October 1975.
Cool Factor: In 1975 I had no desire to read Harvey Comic, let alone Wendy, the Good Little Witch. But here it is, decades later, and I found myself enjoying this issue as much as anything else I read these days, because they have a way of launching me back in time. I love the simplicity of the stories, the fun characters, and the thought that kids across the country were enjoying these tales, once upon a time. I found this issue one day while digging around in discount bins at a local comic shop, which just goes to show that you can get some Cool Comics without breaking your budget.
Comic Book Credits: As is typical for these older kiddie comics, there are no known credits. Stories for this issue include The Thief from Bagdad, High Flying, The Mystery Deepens, Pulling the Rug, Which House is the Witch House?, and Scaring Comes in All Sizes.
Price and Values: The cover price of Wendy, the Good Little Witch #90 is 25¢, while the current values are $16 on CBR and $12 on ZKC.
Cool Comics from the 20th Century
#2060 — Weird Worlds #9, DC, February 1974.
Cool Factor: Doesn’t it seem like there were an awful lot of sword and sorcery comics back in the Seventies? This Ironwolf adventure continues from issue #8, which I happen to own and included in Cool Comics episode 215. Back in 1974, I don’t think I was even aware of Weird Worlds, let alone the character Ironwolf, because I usually bought superhero titles with my pocket change. But nowadays, when I have extra time, I like to flip through quarter boxes and explore stories that I missed during my youth. The condition of these old unbagged back issues isn’t going to net you a 9.2 grade if you like to slab your comics, but these are great reader copies that allow you to discover fantastic fun at affordable prices.
Comic Book Credits: Howard Chaykin (plot/pencils/inks), Denny O’Neil (script/editor), Jean Simek (letters), Nick Cardy (cover pencils & inks), and Gaspar Saladino (cover letters).
Price and Values: The cover price of Weird Worlds #9 is 20¢, while the current values are $14 on CBR and $9 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!
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