Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 414, 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, I’m excited to announce that COLLECTORZINE #3 is now available for purchase! Just look at that striking cover featuring Chakan, the forever man! The fanzine is picking up steam, and if you want to have a complete collection but don’t live in Northeast Ohio, you can snag all three issues with this special on eBay.
Cool Comics Battle of the Week!
The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Cyclops versus Green Lantern! 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 see Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman, by Sydney Walton. 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.
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
#2086 — Marvel Unleashed #1, Marvel, October 2023.
Cool Factor: After reading this first issue of Marvel Unleashed, I’m glad I made the commitment to try this limited series. It turned out to be more fun than I anticipated, and for me, the payoff comes at the end…leaving me with a burning desire to read the next issue! If you want something fun and a little different, consider checking this one out.
Comic Book Credits: Kyle Starks (writer), Jesús Hervas (artist), Yen Nitro (color artist), Joe Caramagna (letterer), David Baldeón & Israel Silva (cover), Carlos Lag (designer), Kaitlyn Lindtvedt (assistant editor), Alanna Smith (editor), and C.B. Cebulski (editor in chief).
Price and Values: The cover price of Marvel Unleashed #1 is $4.99, while the current value is $5. The Key Collector Comics value is also $5.
Facsimile Edition Cool Comics
#2087 — X-Men #1, Marvel, June 2023 (Original Cover Date: September 1963).
Cool Factor: While it’s the 2nd edition of this Facsimile Edition of X-Men #1, I’m just glad they printed it again so I could have a copy of this copy of such a historical comic book. You see, my budget won’t allow me to shell out around $46,000 for an original of this interesting first look at Professor Xavier and his merry mutants, so, as we say in my household, this Facsimile Edition is good enough for Gosneys. If you’re an X-Fan, you really need to have this one in your collection!
Comic Book Credits: Stan Lee (writer/editor), Jack Kirby (pencils/cover pencils), Paul Reinman (inks), Sam Rosen (letters), Sol Brodsky (cover inks), Stan Goldberg (cover colors), and Artie Simek (cover colors).
Price and Values: The cover price of X-Men #1 Facsimile Edition is $3.99, while the current value is $4.
Cool Comics Celebrates FCBD (Week 17 of 2023)
#2088 — Street Fighter 6 #0, UDON Entertainment, May 2023.
Cool Factor: While not a fan or follower of Street Fighter, I typically find their Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) editions to contain interesting tales that keep my attention. If you love the game but haven’t gotten into the comics, FCBD is a great way to check out the four-color adventures they’ve been producing and see if this is something you want to start getting…along with searching out the back issues.
Comic Book Credits: Cover – Edwin Huang (art); Juri Vs Kimberly – Matt Moylan (writer/letters) and Genzoman (art); and Street Detective – Capcom (script), Edwin Huang (art), and AndWorld Design (letters).
Price and Values: The cover price of Street Fighter 6 #0 is free, while the current value is $1.
Cool Comics for the Young at Heart
#2089 — Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories #206, Dell, November 1957.
Cool Factor: I particularly like this old cover because I’m a fan of the Disney ducks and grabbing a beaten up copy out of a back issue box for just $2, even with a loose cover, was a good deal in my world. This title has proven to be a lot of fun through the years, since they always provide a variety of characters and stories. If you have little ones you like to buy comic books for, you can still snag treasures like this for a good price, if the intention is getting reading copies.
Comic Book Credits: This fun-filled Fifties anthology contains the work of a bevy of creative types, including Carl Barks, Bob Karp, Al Taliaferro, Frank Reilly, Garé Barks, Al Hubbard, Jack Bradbury, Harvey Eisenberg, Carl Fallberg, and Paul Murry. For a look at who did what, the titles of stories, characters, etc., please see the entry at GCD.
Price and Values: The cover price of Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories #206 is 10¢, while the current values are $105 on CBR and $80 on ZKC.
Cool Comics from the 20th Century
#2090 — Justice League of America #114, DC, December 1974.
Cool Factor: I have great memories from the mid-Seventies of sitting at the kitchen table in the evening and eating a bowl of super sweet cereal while reading a DC 100 Pages for only 60¢ comic book. While I wasn’t a regular DC collector at the time, Super-X drugs, where my father worked as a pharmacist, would carry these issues on their magazine rack, and my dad would mark his discount on the cover when I bought them. While some collectors would shudder at such a thought, I treasure these pen-marked issues because they are great reminders of my late father. This particular Justice League of America comic is one I recently purchased as a back issue ($10), but the thoughts of my father still resonate strongly, and that makes the reading even more meaningful to me.
Comic Book Credits: This awesome classic comic from the Seventies contains the work of Nick Cardy, Tatjana Wood, Gaspar Saladino, Mike Sekowsky, George Roussos, Len Wein, Mark Hanerfeld, Dick Dillin, Dick Giordano, Glynis Oliver, Ben Oda, Bob Rozakis, Curt Swan, Howard Purcell, Neal Adams, Murphy Anderson, George Klein, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bernard Sachs, Joe Giella, Gardner Fox, Bernard Sachs, Gaspar Saladino, Milt Snapinn, Henry Boltinoff, and Julius Schwartz. For a look at who did what, the titles of stories, characters, etc., please see the entry at GCD.
Price and Values: The cover price of Justice League of America #114 is 60¢, while the current value is $75.
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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