http://www.hijinxcomics.com/blog the stuffs inside my head that must get out en http://www.hijinxcomics.com/blog/2010/02/23#milliondollaraction <center> <img border=0 src=/images/action_1.jpg> </center> By now you've probably heard the <a href=http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&source=hp&q=action%20comics%201&aql=&um=1>news</a> that a CGC graded copy of <b>Action Comics #1</b> recently sold for a million smackers to an unnamed party who clearly has more money than he or she knows what to do with. While this is clearly an important comic and a piece of Americana, it's definitely not that great of a comic to read. <p> This got me thinking about all of the great comics I've read over the years and what they're worth to me. As much as I love graphic novels, there's still something about a well-executed single comic that drives me wild! So, price guide aside, here's the single comic that's worth a million bucks to me: <p> <center> <img border=0 src=/images/gumbysummerfun.jpg> </center> <p> It's got a great story by Bob "Flaming Carrot" Burden and beautiful artwork by the legendary Art Adams, and can still be found languishing in quarter bins all over. If you ever spot one, snap it up quick, you're in for a treat!<p> Do you have a favorite comic that's worth a million bucks to you? If so, email me at <a href=mailto:million@hijinxcomics.com>million@hijinxcomics.com</a> and tell me why. I'll be picking some of my favorites to post on this blog and my favorite will win a free dollar bin shopping spree at Hijinx! http://www.hijinxcomics.com/blog/2010/02/01#billwatterson <center> <a href=http://www.cleveland.com/living/index.ssf/2010/02/bill_watterson_creator_of_belo.html> <img border=0 src=/images/watterson.jpg> </a> </center> If you're a fan of <b>Calvin &amp; Hobbes</b>, go check out <a href=http://www.cleveland.com/living/index.ssf/2010/02/bill_watterson_creator_of_belo.html>this article</a> from Cleveland.com. It's the first interview with the reclusive comics genius since 1989. http://www.hijinxcomics.com/blog/2010/01/04#useless <center> <object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Z86V_ICUCD4&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Z86V_ICUCD4&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object> </center> <p> Is it wrong that I want one so much? http://www.hijinxcomics.com/blog/2009/12/29#broll <center> <object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SItFvB0Upb8&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SItFvB0Upb8&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object> </center> http://www.hijinxcomics.com/blog/2009/12/28#happybirthdaylinus <center> <a href=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linus_Torvalds> <img border=0 src=/images/linus.jpg> </a> </center> <p> <a href=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linus_Torvalds>Linus Torvalds</a> is another person that I can't imagine the world without. He's the creator of Linux, which is essentially the core of most computers in the world. It's on desktops, servers, mainframes, netbooks, smartphones, networking equipment, Tivos and too many other things to list. It's all totally free and open source and is what powers the mighty Hijinx empire as well. Thanks Linus! http://www.hijinxcomics.com/blog/2009/12/28#stanleebirthday <center> <img border=0 src=/images/stanlee.jpg> </center> <p> I don't know where I'd be or what I'd be doing today if it weren't for this guy!