Upcoming IDW (& Random) Collected Editions

[Donovan]

There’s an upcoming Image HC thread already...

[Erik, Moderator]

You’re right. For some reason when I go the Omnibus/OHC Collectors Group Page Discussion board it only shows 1-5 of the Upcoming Discussions. I had to expand. Thanks

[Donovan]

Nice. 😁

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Erik wrote: "Would anyone else be up for an Upcoming Image thread. The more I buy and read, the more I realize Image is taking over my preference and collection."

Like this one: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Or more just new series coming out from Image? The site here usually only displays 5 of the top topics in a section and with the addition of Valiant we have 6 upcoming threads now.

[Nickviola]

I would, I certainly buy a lot of image and have series I plan to complete in OHC (saga, low, east of west, deadly class) and ones I would get when they come out (Dead and Dying, Birthright, Seven to Eternity)

[Blindzider, Moderator]

Has there been anything official about how many issues these series will run (all those you mentioned)? Do we know for sure they are a fixed number of issues?

[Erik, Moderator]

I’m surprised in the lack of birthright DLX . . . But as pointed out, this is the wrong thread so I’ll move that part of the discussion there.

For IDW, I’m still bummed they stopped on VOL 3 for the Locke and key leather bound editions

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Added:

10 Jul 18 - The Best of Witzend HC
24 Jul 18 I Rene Tardi Prisoner of War in Stalag 2B HC
14 Aug 18 - You Are There HC
Sep 18 - Atomic Empire HC (standard size)
Sep 18 - The Kingdom of the Dwarfs
Sep 18 - The Quest of Ewilan: From One World to Another HC vol 1
Sep 18 - Jim Lee's Legends Artifact Edition HC
Sep 18 - Klaus: The New Adventures of Santa Claus HC
Sep 18 - Planet of the Apes Archive Edition HC vol 4
Sep 18 - Jim Henson's Labyrinth Shortcuts HC

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Added:


19 Feb 19 - The Incal: Oversize DLX HC

[Jesse]

Relstuart wrote: "Added:


19 Feb 19 - The Incal: Oversize DLX HC"

Where do you pull these from?

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Solicitation announcements, books release catalogs (Hatchette usually), social media posts, and Amazon posting new things. This particular book showed up for pre-order on Amazon. Not much in the way of details (not sure how big it will be or page count yet).

[Jesse]

Thanks

[Ooh_jim]

Relstuart wrote: "Added:


19 Feb 19 - The Incal: Oversize DLX HC"

Any idea if this book's gonna be part of the Moebius Library line?

[Michael]

Oh geez so we might finally get a 12" Incal reprint? About time.

[Nickviola]

Hurray - I’ve been waiting over a year wondering if an oversized version would ever come out

[Michael]

Nickviola wrote: "Hurray - I’ve been waiting over a year wondering if an oversized version would ever come out"

I'ts been out for a long time - 2010. ISBN 9781594650116. Rare and expensive as all heck.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Ooh_jim wrote: "Relstuart wrote: "Added:


19 Feb 19 - The Incal: Oversize DLX HC"

Any idea if this book's gonna be part of the Moebius Library line?"

The Amazon listing notes the publisher as Humanoids and the Moebius Library is published by Dark Horse so I'm not sure if they will match perfectly or not. Amazon usually gets the dimensions listed and we can compare sizes when those get posted. :)

[Nickviola]

Michael wrote: "'Its been out for a long time - 2010. ISBN 9781594650116. Rare and expensive as all ..."

Interesting. And confusing. I see the yellow hardcover version for 40 bucks all the time. I assume this is bigger? But its also not the TOTAL INCAL, which has a slipcase and includes other stories? Is that right?

[Michael]

Nickviola wrote: "Interesting. And confusing. I see the yellow hardcover version for 40 bucks all the time. I..."

Yes. Most of those Moebius / Jodoverse Humanoid books came out with Absolute sized slipcase editions. Incal was first, then others (not in order) Final Incal, Before Incal, Technopriests, Metabarons. I'm missing the Incal (but I do have the 12-13" slip French edition of it. About the cheapest I've ever seen (since looking) for The Incal is about $350...

I should have a look at that Total Incal. That is more a behind the scenes one isn't it?

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Added:

6 Nov 18 - Battle Angle Alita Deluxe Box Set

This series is also getting a movie in theatres in December (James Cameron producing). The DLX HCs are in color with a newer translation. This box set contain 5 volumes and a volumes of extras (6 books in all). The DLX volumes have been released individually and there are several volumes already available. Per Amazon these are 7 by 10 inches. So, closer to standard size versus OHC but bigger than typical manga paperback (smaller than US paperbacks usually).

Anyone have any thoughts on this material? I haven't read any of it. Good companion box set with the Akira box set?

[boymeetscomics]

Relstuart wrote: "Added:

6 Nov 18 - Battle Angle Alita Deluxe Box Set

This series is also getting a movie in theatres in December (James Cameron producing). The DLX HCs are in color with a newer translation. Thi..."

I'm planning to get it. If you're into mangas, its a must buy.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Added:

21 Aug 18 - Yragael and Urm the Mad HC by Druiellet
7 Sep 18 - Rick and Morty Slipcase HC vol 1-3
11 Sep 18 - Rick and Morty DLX vol 3
13 Nov 18 - The Michael Moorcock Library: Hawkmoon vol 1 HC
20 Nov 18 - Salammbo HC (art by Druillet)
20 Nov 18 - Prince Valiant HC vol 3-6 Box Set
20 Nov 18 - Prince Valiant HC vol 18

[Erik, Moderator]

Is the rick and morty stuff any good? I’ve only seen the first episode and may watch more but decided other shows needed to come first.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Erik wrote: "Is the rick and morty stuff any good? I’ve only seen the first episode and may watch more but decided other shows needed to come first."

The first few episodes aren't great IMHO. I tell people to watch episode 5 - the Mr. Meeseeks episode before they decide if it is something that might interest them. It's one of the best. The show itself not at all for kids. It's at times very crude. However, it also has some deep thoughts and some heart. I think the show is pretty smart. The books are not written by the same writer(s) and don't have the same magic IMHO (based on reading the first OHC). Your mileage may vary.

HBO's Westworld is also very intellectual but depraved.

[Blindzider, Moderator]

Relstuart got me into watching it and I love it. Agree the first few episodes are a little raw but after that there are some really good family dynamics that are played out as well as comic references and twists on various tropes.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Added:


22 Jan 19 - Maria M. Complete Collection HC by Gilbert Hernandez

Description: In this meta graphic novel, a gangster film is actually a biopic of the protagonist’s mother.
This brutal, original crime thriller tells the story of femme fatale Maria M., whose life south of the border is a sordid tale of sex, drugs, violence, and power. When she comes to America for a better life, she marries a drug kingpin, whose son learns Maria’s darkest secret, leading to the most violent gangland bloodbath in organized crime history. Maria M. collects 2013’s Maria M. Book One (now out of print), and the never-before-published Book Two, presenting the complete graphic novel for the first time. Black & white illustrations throughout.
260 pages.
Size: 6 by 8.8 inches (standard size)
List price $29.99

[Erik, Moderator]

I’ve been on a crime noir kick for months now . . . I’ll probably pick this up without knowing anything else.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Erik wrote: "I’ve been on a crime noir kick for months now . . . I’ll probably pick this up without knowing anything else."

If you haven't check out Parker, Blacksad, and (to a somewhat lesser extent) Brubaker's Sleeper - they are probably my favorites outside the normal hero genre. Kirkman's Thief of Thieves had a very enjoyable first arc (read the first TPB).

[Michael]

Anyone notice this Evil Dead 2 omnibus, absolute size? ISBN 9781732134010.

[Karsten]

I‘ve seen it, but I am unsure what to make of it. Is the story/art worth it? Besides being a gimmicky update on Ash and Raimis movies?

[Michael]

I'm not sure honestly. I've got so many of the Ash comics, but didn't know that ED2 one existed.

[Michael]

That Evil Dead 2 comic looks good, so I'll definitely grab this.

The 12" Incal has shown up at Amazon now. I wonder if it will have a slip like the others. ISBN 9781594653445

[Donovan]

Not sure if this is on anyone’s radar, wasn’t on mine. Letter 44 Vol. 1 Deluxe Edition by Oni Press out July 17. $59.95 at 13” x 8.5”.

https://instagram.com/p/Bje9tHonX3i/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1620105179/...

[Jesse]

Pricey

[Blindzider, Moderator]

I've been interested in trying that out. Thanks!

[Donovan]

@Jesse Well it’s almost 400 pages and 13” tall. Think about how expensive DC’s Absolute Editions are. And I think IST should discount it a little bit.

At any rate I’ve been waiting for this series to get a good HC and it’s here 😁

[Jesse]

I guess I just think of them with Image and at 20 or 30 dollars more than most of Images deluxe volumes it's a bit of sticker shock.

[Donovan]

I guess I’m confused. Seems like most Image DLX retail for $50 and contain two volumes. If you mean that IST only discounts to 30% for Oni Press versus 42% that makes sense. Seems close to me though 🤷🏻‍♂️

[Jesse]

I guess I didn't take into account that you dont pay retail most places.

[Blindzider, Moderator]

I'm so spoiled by IST. Whenever I see a new book listing, regardless of price or publisher, I automatically take off 50%, thinking that's what IST will offer, then get disappointed when it is less than or no discount.

[Donovan]

Exactly, B. Makes GNs way more affordable.

[Nickviola]

My only HC Oni exposure is Sixth Gun and I actually like them more than the Image DLX books, not that Image is doing anything wrong. The Oni books dont bit in cube shelves which is a bummer, but otherwise very nice to read.

Regarding price, based on Sixth Gun won't this probably sell on IST for $42.

Either way, my July continues to get more fucked because this has seemed up my ally but didnt think it would get HCs.

Do Artifact Editions get marked down? I really want the Byrne X-Men one in July but if its sold at sticker price of 125 its becoming hard to pull off.

[Blindzider, Moderator]

I've been watching artist/artifact editions on it for awhile and every so often IST has a sale but typically it's none of the"big ones". I too would like that Byrne one but the price always turns me away.

[Karsten]

Heads up here:
Kickstarter campagin for Aztec Ace

[Blindzider, Moderator]

Those are pretty good rewards and prices.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Added:


18 Sep 18 - Skybourne OHC by Frank Cho

Contents: Arthurian legend is alive and well in the modern world, including mythical creatures, fantastical locales, and the one true sword of the king, Excalibur. But when the evil Merlin returns to lay claim to the impossible weapon, only one man can stand in his way—the immortal Thomas Skybourne.

Written and illustrated by industry legend Frank Cho (Liberty Meadows, Savage Wolverine), Skybourne is a thrilling blend of fantasy and espionage action that updates the legends of King Arthur for a modern-day reader.

[Jesse]

Is there any info on the upcoming Oversized Deluxe Incal? Is it just the main story or does it include Before and Final? At that price point ($125) you'd assume complete?

[Donovan]

Unless Amazon’s description is wrong, it’s only 300 pages. If it was complete I’d have to buy that.

[Jesse]

I own the final in standard HC. I was thinking of buying the other 2 in the same format unless the new one is complete. The Amazon listing just seemed pulled from the original so I was hoping it's just a place holder for better information.

[Donovan]

That’d be cool. No other book pulled me in so damn quick as Incal.