Colbert & Peanuts & Ben & Jerry

Last week the upshot of Stephen Colbert’s parting shot at CBS, involving Peanuts, was revealed.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2026/06/16/cbs-licenses-peanuts-song-stephen-colbert-late-show-finale/90577044007/

I’m glad that’s settled, but what about my very favorite ice cream, Americone Dream, which contains no peanuts?

Oooooo … new patriotic packaging!

Cover Charge

In 2009, original comic book art dealer Mike “Romitaman” Burkey offered this page to me for only $35,000. It’s the cover to Tales of Suspense #93, the first issue of that title I bought as a kid.

DOuG pRATt holding the original art for the cover of TOS #93

The timing for such an expensive investment wasn’t good, however, as I would soon be facing college expenses. So, I had to decline the offer.

What is the piece worth today? I said “only” $35,000, because on May 8 it sold on Heritage Auctions for $90,625.

https://comics.ha.com/itm/original-comic-art/covers/gene-colan-and-frank-giacoia-tales-of-suspense-93-iron-man-cover-original-art-marvel-1967/a/7466-92007.s#

Gene Colan (pencil), Frank Giacoia (ink)