Often, the first character a collector thinks of as he peruses Silver Age Marvel comic books for sale is Spider-Man. Besides the blockbuster movies and all the associated Spider-Man merchandise for sale, the comic book character was created a half-century ago when he was first introduced in Amazing Fantasy #15 in 1962. To this day, this issue remains the most sought after … [Read more...]
What We’re Reading-New Comics
New Comics on July 4th! That's right folks this week even with Independence Day upon us, new comics will be on time! This Wednesday, July 4th we'll be having a 20% Off Sale! It's a great reason to take a break from the BBQ and fireworks to catch up on some back issues or start reading a new great series like The Walking Dead. Be sure to come to our Midnight Release Party for … [Read more...]
Jolly Jim Featured on The Comixverse
Jolly Jim Featured on The Comixverse Yesterday on thecomixverse.com, an interview with the Godfather of Cosmic Comics!, Jim, was featured in their Local Comic Shop Spotlights by Eddie Z and was asked questions ranging from what got him into opening his own shop, his thoughts on digital comics, and how he feels about the recent surge in the popularity of comic book … [Read more...]
The Dead Will Rise Tuesday July 10th at Midnight with the release of Walking Dead #100
Walking Dead #100 Midnight Release Party Cosmic Comics! will be re-opening at 11pm on Tuesday July 10th for a midnight release of Walking Dead #100! This landmark issue features 8 different regular covers by Charlie Adlard, Marc Silvestri, Frank Quitely, Todd McFarlane, Sean Phillips, Bryan Hitch, Ryan Ottley and an Adlard wrap-a-round cover. The wrap cover will also be … [Read more...]
Why I love Aquaman… Yes, you read that right.
Often while I am ringing someone up at Cosmic Comics in Las Vegas I am frequently asked "Hey, what are you currently reading?" considering I often ask the same thing of customers I generally have one or two titles in mind to suggest: Batman & Robin is always my first pick seeing how I love Damien as Robin, my second pick seems to shock people, which isn't surprising since … [Read more...]
The Beginning of the Silver Age of Comics
The Beginning of the Silver Age of Comics Welcome to the first installment of JOLLY JIM'S JIBBER JABBER! THE SILVER AGE I first heard the term Silver Age of Comics in late 1965. I was living in southern California and there had been of late a barrage of publicity on the soon to debut Batman TV show. One of the local stations was doing a program about comics and the … [Read more...]
What We’re Reading!
Before Watchmen: Minutemen was a joy to read and Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre is sure to stand out this week! Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre also has a Jim Lee 1 in 200 Variant so keep your eyes peeled for that. Tickets for The Dark Knight Rises went on sale this week starting the Dark Knight Hype. Heroclix is cooming out with is own mini set of Dark Knight figures that run … [Read more...]