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[Aildiin]

Frank wrote: "Starting to do some filling in, just picked up:

Avengers Omnibus Vol. 1&2 Stan Lee
Avengers Omnibus Vol. 1&2 Perez/Busiek
DMZ Vol. 1 Dlx HC - wanted to give this one a try
FF Omnibus John Byrne
Ul..."

It's going to take you a while to read all of that !

[Blindzider, Moderator]

Frank, you only got the Byrne FF v1? Or waiting to see if you like it first before v2?

Eisnein, I imagine you have quite a library. Care to share some pictures?

[XenofoneX]

Blindzider wrote: "Frank, you only got the Byrne FF v1? Or waiting to see if you like it first before v2?

Eisnein, I imagine you have quite a library. Care to share some pictures?"

Sure, thanks Blindzider. They're not great photos, but... they're what I've got. :-)
The new Artist Editions:


I've got books patiently waiting for me to build them a home. The artbooks and deluxe hardcover comics are too heavy for standard bookshelves; they sag and look terrible. This is a small but cool portion arranged into something dangerous and precarious.

[Frank]

@ Eisnein, great shots love it, send more!! How is 100 Bullets?

@Blindizer - I am picking up the OOP of FFs now, as I find them reasonable priced. Only had the Hickman's so far, backing thru everything before I read the run.

@Aildiin - yes I have almost a full book case to read, oh shit!! Working on completing the first bookcase, only 1 shelf to go.

[Lono]

Eisnein wrote: "Blindzider wrote: "Frank, you only got the Byrne FF v1? Or waiting to see if you like it first before v2?

Eisnein, I imagine you have quite a library. Care to share some pictures?"

Sure, thanks B..."

I think I have an erection. What a collection, lots of good recommendations in that bunch.

[Lono]

Frank wrote: "@ Eisnein, great shots love it, send more!! How is 100 Bullets?

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Hey Frank, I know you didn't ask me, but man, 100 Bullets is one of my all-time favorites. Not everybody's cuppa tea, but it definitely scratched my noir itch.

[XenofoneX]

Frank wrote: "@ Eisnein, great shots love it, send more!! How is 100 Bullets?..."

Thanks Frank. I have more photos on my profile, and I love 100 Bullets. Risso's artwork is one of the best runs in mainstream comics -- 100 issues, pencilled and inked, every single page a thing of beauty. His style is like early Sin City Miller, with the heavy chiaroscuro inks of Mignola and the clean lines of Milo Manara. Azzarello writes some very nasty hardboiled crime that turns into a thriller about a global conspiracy going back centuries. Fun stuff, and very dark. I liked it enough to buy the 13 trade-paperbacks -- which were printed on the cheapest, shittiest paper I've seen, and made Risso's blacks look awful, something I'll never forgive DC for -- then bought the hardcovers too, since they use a nice, glossy stock. For me, Azzarello and Risso are the only team who do crime comics that match Brubaker and Phillips.

[Lono]

Eisnein wrote: "Frank wrote: "@ Eisnein, great shots love it, send more!! How is 100 Bullets?..."

Thanks Frank. I have more photos on my profile, and I love 100 Bullets. Risso's artwork is one of the best runs in..."

What he said.

[XenofoneX]

Lono wrote: "Frank wrote: "@ Eisnein, great shots love it, send more!! How is 100 Bullets?

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Hey Frank, I know you didn't ask me, but man, 100 Bullets is one of my all-time favorites. Not everybody's cuppa t..."

Yep. Hence the name, I guess. :-) Lono is one of the best characters in comics. I miss 100 Bullets. Brubaker and Phillips are great, but 100 Bullets had a feel to it that very few other comics do. It actually made me feel anxious about what might happen next, the same way that The Wire or The Sopranos did back in the day.

[The Lion's Share]

I think this is the only book we disagree on Lono. I found the artwork too
Confusing. The characters were hard to for me to disern. Also I think azarello delivers little reward for hanging around for so long (I bought all 5 dlx covers). Saying that it is unique and has some great parts to it but not enough for me to recommend. I'd but volume 1 and check you like it first.

[Lono]

Alistair wrote: "I think this is the only book we disagree on Lono. I found the artwork too
Confusing. The characters were hard to for me to disern. Also I think azarello delivers little reward for hanging around f..."

The guys at my shop don't like it either, but it hit the mark for me. I can see why Risso's art or Azz's writing might not appeal. I'd give it a trade or 2 as well, just to see if it's up your alley Frank. And Alistair, I still think you're the bomb.

[The Lion's Share]

Phew! Thanks boss :)

[XenofoneX]

Have you read Sin City yet Alistair? I'm curious what you think of it.

[The Lion's Share]

No mate I haven't. Do you recommend it? I loved the first movie. It's so big I might do a volume at a time.

[XenofoneX]

Alistair wrote: "No mate I haven't. Do you recommend it? I loved the first movie. It's so big I might do a volume at a time."

I think if you liked the first movie, you should like the first book, and That Yellow Bastard. Probably. You have to take Big Damn Sin City in small increments anyway, it's too heavy to read for long. ;-)

I thought that if someone was a fan of Criminal and Sin City, 100 Bullets would be a logical recommendation. It seemed like a halfway point between two stations on the crime comics scale. But nothing's ever that simple, I guess. Recommendations are always a bit of a dice roll.

[Blindzider, Moderator]

I can't fairly give my opinion on 100 bullets because I only read the first issue when way back when it came out and didn't care for it. I will say I agree with Alistair on Risso's art: I have a hard time discerning characters and environments sometimes. Also having a read just a couple of Azz's other stories, his writing doesn't appeal to me. There's something about it that just doesn't make sense to me, so I've stayed away from 100 bullets.

I liked about the first 1/2 to 3/4 of the entire Sin City run, although I'm over it now. I love Criminal though, to help frame my viewpoint.

Eisnein, thanks for the picture! Looks incredible!

[Blindzider, Moderator]

Eisnein wrote: "After hearing about 'instocktrades' here a couple weeks ago, it's now become my 'go to' seller for 'Artist's Editions' and 'Gallery Editions'. I picked up 'Basil Wolverton's Weird Worlds Artist's E..."

Glad you found IST. They are definitely the best site for the US and if you can be patient to take advantage of those sales (as you did) you can really pick up some good stuff. I wish I had more funds to buy more. I'm trying to lay low because of Christmas this month...

[The Lion's Share]

Azz also did wonder woman which I loved, but I must admit the artwork carried the story. He builds up something epic and delivers a meh. I think it's in his delivery. He builds it up, but it sometimes falls flat with me.

I'll let you know how I get on with sin city. :)

[Blindzider, Moderator]

I read WW also which I liked but afterwards I also felt "meh". Can't wait to hear your review on SC.

[Blindzider, Moderator]

Eisnein, I'm just about to finish the Wire. One of my favorite shows ever.

[Lono]

Blindzider wrote: "Eisnein, I'm just about to finish the Wire. One of my favorite shows ever."

LOVE THE WIRE. classic. 5th season was weak at moments, but still better than 99% of the other stuff thats out there.

[Lono]

You guys are great.

[The Lion's Share]

I still haven't started Jessica Jones.

[Frank]

Thanks for all the comments.
I will pick up the TP of 100 Bullets and give it a try, because the DLX HC is expensive, Judging by what you mentioned of the artwork, I am not sure, as I have had that same problem with some books, such as Low Vol. 1.
I am waiting for my copy of Big Dam Sin City to arrive from IST (which I echo is the best site - although searching at times can be a problem).
I also picked up a DLX HC of DMZ on sale at a shop, what do you guys think of that series.
Currently I am in the middle of the first DLX HC of the Sixth Gun and enjoying it.

[Frank]

Lono wrote: "You guys are great."

I agree, you guys are the best.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Alistair wrote: "I still haven't started Jessica Jones."

Me too. Everyone is saying it's really dark and a few friends who liked the Netflix DD a lot have commented they didn't like Jessica Jones as much. I need to at least try to get the first episode knocked out soon (ish).

I don't know if we should be happy or apologize for introducing people to InStockTrades. :p Maybe we just owe you wallet the apology. It's a great site for US readers for sure. :)

Those artist editions are so cool. The DC War artist edition coming next year is probably going to be pretty cool.

[Blindzider, Moderator]

Frank wrote: "Lono wrote: "You guys are great."

I agree, you guys are the best."

Group chest bump.

[Blindzider, Moderator]

Relstuart wrote: "Alistair wrote: "I still haven't started Jessica Jones."

Me too. Everyone is saying it's really dark and a few friends who liked the Netflix DD a lot have commented they didn't like Jessica Jones ..."

I'm about halfway through the Netflix series and I don't enjoy it as much as I enjoyed the comic series. The comic isn't 5 stars by any means but definitely worth reading.

[XenofoneX]

Blindzider wrote: "I can't fairly give my opinion on 100 bullets because I only read the first issue when way back when it came out and didn't care for it. I will say I agree with Alistair on Risso's art: I have a hard time discerning characters and environments sometimes. Also having a read just a couple of Azz's other stories, his writing doesn't appeal to me. There's something about it that just doesn't make sense to me, so I've stayed away from 100 bullets.
..."

Thanks Blindzider, I think it was you who mentioned IST and it's a great place for the IDW/Humanoids Deluxe stuff -- hard to find from Canadian sellers.

As 100 Bullets... I can only say that Azzarello writes great hardboiled James Ellroy-style crime, and if that's not your thing, fair enough. Brubaker does Chandler and Hammett-style noir, and does it flawlessly. As for Risso, I never had a problem discerning characters, so I can't agree... but maybe I'm just more used to the style. The difference between Graves and Lono and Jack are pretty huge, although Cole looked a bit like a smaller Lono, I suppose.

But I think Risso is one of the six best artists in mainstream comics. JH Williams, Sean Phillips, Frank Quitely and Mike Mignola make five, and I'll leave the sixth spot open for any one of about ten artists I'm tempted to add... Esad Ribic, Paul Pope, James Harren, Guy Davis, Ariel Olivetti, Darwyn Cooke. (I'd be interested in hearing other people's favorites list, whether it's 6 or 10 or 20.)

Frank, I thought DMZ started well, but I lost interest after the first couple trades, and haven't finished reading the last several books I've had kicking around for a couple years. It might pick up later in the series, but I'm not a big fan of Brian Wood's writing... or Brian Michael Bendis' writing...

As for Jessica Jones, I just finished Season 1 and really enjoyed it. David Tennant was great as Killgrave. I went in with no knowledge of the comics, so I can't compare it, but it stood up well on it's own.

It wasn't The Wire, though, that's for sure. Along with Rome and Game of Thrones -- and Breaking Bad -- one of my all-time favorites.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

I enjoyed Rome though it's been years since I saw it.

Favorite five top artists (living): would probably be Don Rosa, Gabriel Dell'Otto, Steve Epting, Alex Ross, and Jim Steranko.

There are a bunch of people that come to mind that I like too, Jim Lee, Alex Maleev, Esad Ribac, Marko Rudy, Mike Deodato and Butch Guice. I like Bruce Timm and Darwyn Cooke though Cooke's interior art sometimes suffers from too much simplicity.

[XenofoneX]

Relstuart wrote: "I enjoyed Rome though it's been years since I saw it.

Favorite five top artists (living): would probably be Don Rosa, Gabriel Dell'Otto, Steve Epting, Alex Ross, and Jim Steranko.

There are a bu..."

That's a great list. I'm familiar with all but Marko Rudy and Dell'Otto. Steranko's great. I think my next Artist Edition is going to be his Nick Fury Agent of Shield run.

[Blindzider, Moderator]

Looks like we need a couple new discussion threads: favorite artists and favorite TV shows!

[XenofoneX]

Just for the hell of it, here's another picture of the Artist Editions next to the Dark Horse, Sunday Press and Kramer's Ergot equivalents, as well as other newish or over-sized books and a couple for scale reference:

[The Lion's Share]

Just added

Ragnarok by simonson
Lucifer vol 1
Lone wolf and cub omnibus vol 10
Invincible ultimate collection vol 10
Batman zero year and dark city HC

[Lono]

Alistair wrote: "Just added

Ragnarok by simonson
Lucifer vol 1
Lone wolf and cub omnibus vol 10
Invincible ultimate collection vol 10
Batman zero year and dark city HC"

You still liking Invincible? I'm a book or 2 behind.

[The Lion's Share]

Yeah I'm on vol 4 ultimate. Really enjoying it. Love the artwork.

[Frank]

Just picked up Thor Omnibus Straczynski, Arkhan Asylum (Morrison) 25th Anniversay Edition HC, and Brubaker - Scene of the Crime HC.
Little gift for me!!

[Blindzider, Moderator]

Frank wrote: "Just picked up Thor Omnibus Straczynski, Arkhan Asylum (Morrison) 25th Anniversay Edition HC, and Brubaker - Scene of the Crime HC.
Little gift for me!!"

Nothing wrong with treating yourself! Be warned, the Thor is a good read but does not conclude in that book. You have to read/buy one other TPB by Kieron Gillen.

[Jesse]

I've combined all the amazon gift cards I've gotten so far this year and gotten

The Multiversity, deluxe
Superman Earth One 3
The Manhattan Projects Deluxe 1.

Super excited.

[The Lion's Share]

Nice!

[The Lion's Share]

I broke my hand yesterday and had to ha ve surgery on it :(

No reading for me this Xmas. C'est la vie.

Merry Xmas everyone. :)

[Blindzider, Moderator]

Ouch! Sounds like you need some type of book holder like they use when cooking. Hope you have a nice Christmas anyway.

[Frank]

Alistair, put the book in your lap and turn the pages, give it a whirl, or a book stand as Blindzider mentioned.
In any event hope you make a quick recovery.
Merry Christmas.

[Blindzider, Moderator]

For Christmas I received:
Scalped V2
Invincible V4 and V5
Astro City Confessions HC (new trade cover)
Amazing Fantastic Incredible a Memoir of Stan Lee in graphic novel form

[The Lion's Share]

I'm doing digital on my iPad :)

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Merry Christmas to all. :)

[Frank]

Blindzider wrote: "For Christmas I received:
Scalped V2
Invincible V4 and V5

That is so cool that you get those as gifts.
Even though my kids are grown, they don't even think of my interests like Omnibi!!
you are very lucky, enjoy!!!
Merry Christmas

[Frank]

Alistair wrote: "I'm doing digital on my iPad :)"

Oops, didn't think of that!!
Problem solved.

[The Lion's Share]

You'd be a cool dad Frank :)

[Frank]

Alistair wrote: "You'd be a cool dad Frank :)"
Thanks, I have two grown daughters - they just don't get the omnibi and graphic novels!!
Furthermore, they are not readers either, ouch.
Not sure how that happened, LOL.