Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 419, 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!
Because it’s October, I thought I’d toss these two issues from last week in here, since they show a witch and a daywalker (part human/part vampire), who happens to be a vampire hunter! Happy reading.
Cool Comics Battle of the Week!
The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Darkwing Duck versus Count Duckula! 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 remarkable rendition of the Joker and Harley Quinn by world renowned artist Robert A. Kraus! 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!
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
#2111 — Detective Comics #1074, DC, November 2023.
Cool Factor: This issue of Detective Comics seems to be a good fit for our current season of October (some wouldn’t consider October as an actual season, but others know exactly what I mean), as there are several nightmare scenarios throughout this Batman adventure. Additionally, I’ve enjoyed Ram V’s storytelling here and in several other comics. For me, Batman tales are always a good fit for Halloween.
Comic Book Credits: Ram V (writer), Dustin Nguyen (penciller), John Kalisz (colorist), Ariana Maher (letterer), Evan Cagle (cover), Jessica Berbey (associate editor), Ben Meares & Jessica Chen (editors), and Ben Abernathy (group editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Detective Comics #1074 is $4.99, while the current value is $5.
Facsimile Edition Cool Comics
#2112 — Darkwing Duck #1, Dynamite, March 2023 (Original Cover Date: November 1991).
Cool Factor: Though this cool Facsimile Edition of the first Darkwing Duck series (originally published by Disney Comics) may not have been created for the month of October, no one would necessarily think that when looking at the cover. Now I didn’t watch the cartoon or buy the early comics, but these fancy reprints do a nice job of giving us a taste of the past, which more often than not deserve another look…unless you’d prefer to shell out the $75 it could cost you to purchase an original.
Comic Book Credits: John Blair Moore (script/pencils/cover pencils), George Wildman (inks), Gary Martin (cover inks), Marc Gaffen (colors), Gail Bailey (cover colors), and Gaspar Saladino (letters).
Price and Values: The cover price of Darkwing Duck #1 Facsimile Edition is $3.99, while the current value is $4.
Cool Comics Celebrates FCBD (Week 22 of 2023)
#2113 — West of Sundown #1, Vault, May 2023.
Cool Factor: This Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) edition of West of Sundown (I didn’t get the series, so this is my only look at it) is an entertaining vampire story that takes us back to 1861, during the Civil War, then moves a decade forward to show what happens after the initial introduction of a soldier and female vampire. This opening act may have you searching out the other issues, as the storytellers do a good job at making the reader feel a bit empathetic towards the undead. And since it’s October, this may prove to be the series you’re just chomping at the bit (or neck?) to read right now.
Comic Book Credits: Tim Seeley & Aaron Campbell (writers), Jim Terry (artist/cover artist), Triona Farrell (colors/cover colors), CRANK! (letters), and Adrian F. Wassel (editor-in-chief).
Price and Values: The cover price of West of Sundown #1 is free, while the current value is $1.
Cool Comics for the Young at Heart
#2114 — Count Duckula #5, Marvel, July 1989.
Cool Factor: Ever since I found a cache of Count Duckula titles in a comic book bin discounted to just a quarter each, I’ve enjoyed pulling one out per year to read once fall nips the air. Now for those who may not know it, though the fowl Count is a vampire, he’s also a vegetarian. Which complicates things a bit for his caretaker, Igor. Each issue (at least so far) also includes a story with Danger Mouse, and these not so scary tales seem like just the thing for those who are young at heart.
Comic Book Credits: Michael Gallagher (script), Warren Kremer (pencils/inks/colors/cover pencils/cover inks), Grace Kremer (letters), Sid Jacobson (editor), and Tom DeFalco (editor in chief), for both the Count Duckula and the Danger Mouse stories.
Price and Values: The cover price of Count Duckula #5 is $1, while the current value is $4.
Cool Comics from the 20th Century
#2115 — Frankenstein #2, Marvel, March 1973.
Cool Factor: Six years ago, I read the digitally collected version of this spectacular series from the Seventies. And fortunately for me, I’ve read so many comic books in between that I don’t remember much from Frankenstein, so when I pull out individual issues to read, it’s nearly like a new experience. This second issue was a great way to open October here at Cool Comics, and if you like Frankenstein, whether the original novel or any of the many movies, and have never tried this comic book series, I highly recommend it.
Comic Book Credits: Gary Friedrich (script), Mike Ploog (pencils/inks/cover pencils/cover inks), John Costanza (letters), David Hunt (colors), and Roy Thomas (editor).
Price and Values: The cover price of Frankenstein #2 is 20¢, while the current values are $80 on CBR and $50 on ZKC. The Key Collector Comics value is $50.
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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