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[Aildiin]

Just received a package.
- Locke and Key master edition vol 2
- Secret Wars HC
- Justice League(20111) vol 7 HC
- Corto Maltese : Celtic Tales

[The Lion's Share]

Just finished the sixth gun deluxe thinking it was the last one!!! It's still being published. Doh!

Such a great series.

Loving simonson's Thor omnibus as well. The vibrant colour touch ups are amazing. Beautiful book and fantastic storylines.

[Saugata]

Should I invest money in Sixth Gun deluxe editions. Are they worth the extra money spent? I.e. how does the art look in the larger format, how is the production value and the binfing. Also, how many deluxe edituons are planned for this series and how many of them are out?
Sorry, today I am feeling lazy to do any googling :)

[The Lion's Share]

Great artwork, great binding (some of the best I've seen) they are huge. There are 3 deluxes out so far. The story is still being published and finishes in June so there must be at least another couple of deluxes to come out.

[Frank]

Agree with Alistair, I have the three deluxe editions, have read the first one, great artwork and good story line.

[Blindzider, Moderator]

I'm on vacation and walked into a toy store. What did I find? Captain America omnibus V1 by Brubaker for $85!!!

[The Lion's Share]

Quality.

[Blindzider, Moderator]

Were you asking about the condition Alistair? It is near mint. I'm pretty sure it has been read once but I couldn't find anything wrong with it.

Just purchased Absolute Transmet 2 and the Daredevil Companion Omnibus.

[Saugata]

Blinzider, you are very lucky mate. Here I am still waiting for a reprinting:)
Anyway I have added Absolute Batman & Robin, Absolute Batman Inc. to my collection.
Also ordered Sleeper Omnibus :)
Looking forward to add Daredevil Frank Miller Omnibus to the collection. I like this more than Daredevil Fran Miller omnibus

[Frank]

What do you guys think of the Marvel Universe of John Byrne Omni. I assume everything in this you will find in all the other Omni's that have been released?

[The Lion's Share]

Blindzider wrote: "Were you asking about the condition Alistair? It is near mint. I'm pretty sure it has been read once but I couldn't find anything wrong with it.

Just purchased Absolute Transmet 2 and the Daredevi..."

Ha ha, no it's what we sometimes say when something is great, but i was also interested to know about it's quality :D

[Blindzider, Moderator]

@Frank. Looked to me like some of it is available elsewhere. I'm probably going to pass on it. I'm not that big of a fan to have buy numerous disconnected issues.

LOL. I guess I'm showing my lack of street cred. I told my wife and she laughed at me.

[XenofoneX]

Alistair wrote: "Quality."

Blindzider: I got Alistair's meaning, but in fairness, I don't recall hearing it said aloud... unless I was watching the BBC or suffink. Iss a British think, innit?... Not that there's anything wrong with that. :-)

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Frank wrote: "What do you guys think of the Marvel Universe of John Byrne Omni. I assume everything in this you will find in all the other Omni's that have been released?"

I haven't planned on picking this one up. I like omnibus editions because I can read a long stretch of issues and get the bigger story at once. To me this book defeats that typical benefit by having a bunch of stories thrown together about different characters. I will be buying the next Bryne omnibus as it is essentially West Coast Avengers omnibus vol 3.

[Frank]

@ Blindzider & Rel, I guess you guys are right, I was on the fence, as i have several of Byrne's runs in Omni form already.

@ Blindzider, LOL!!

[The Lion's Share]

Innit bruv. Massive. :D

[Dustin]

I just started a collection. Never really read graphic novels had bone series and some amulet and mouse guard but I love sewn binding hardcovers and I bought my self Sandman Absolute 1, Ghostbusters Total Containment (love ghostbusters and so far has been entertaining) and Hellboy Library 1.

I have a question on where a good place to get news on upcoming editions, special editions for various publishers. I just saw Preacher absolute edition pre-order I may get that but I am unsure if prices drop after released.

[Blindzider, Moderator]

Welcome Dustin! We are a little partial to this group when it comes to new releases. Relstuart does a nice job of compiling release dates and titles from various sources. Check out the "Upcoming" threads for each publisher.

You are most likely interested in the Marvel Omnibus and Masterworks HCs and the DC Absolutes and Deluxe editions. You've already discovered the Dark Horse Library editions.

If you have any other questions feel free to post a question.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Dustin wrote: "I have a question on where a good place to get news on upcoming editions, special editions for various publishers. I just saw Preacher absolute edition pre-order I may get that but I am unsure if prices drop after released...."

Welcome. :) We do try to keep folks updated here on upcoming collections in oversized editions. I collect info from solicit releases posted on Newsarama, Facebook, Hachette catalogs, and occasional Amazon early postings (where they post an item up for pre-order though no earlier solicit info was released).

There are sometimes some good deals to be had from pre-ordering. Many times books from DC and Marvel are half off release week from Instocktrades.com. Since you are in Canada I'm not sure if your shipping costs offset the good deal for US folks or not. Perhaps we have another Canadian with their advise on the best places to buy from?

I did enjoy the Sandman Absolutes. I have the first four which have a complete story. There is a fifth volume with other material but I have not purchased/read that one yet.

[Frank]

@Dustin

Just to stick my two cents in here, I joined this group about 10 months ago. At that time I hadn't picked up a comic for decades, since then I have received so much education from all here, that I can say that I am not a novice any longer. Collecting omni's, Absolute's OHC's and Library Editions has been a real pleasure. There is so much out there to enjoy. Stick to reading all the discussion topics and ask questions, and you won't regret it.

[Dustin]

Thanks for the informations.. Obviously been new to the hobby I have binged a bit and I have been cutting through the ghostbusters total containment and enjoying it. The story continues from the movies and video game so well I bought the second collection book and then I thought why not add Fables deluxe 1 and locke and key master 1 (looks really well made and hope they release a master 3 slipcase set) I have a bit of reading to do to catch up to my wallet.

[Camilo]

Just went to a local store and buy Enigma by Peter milligan TPB and Wilson by Daniel Clowes HC.

[Blindzider, Moderator]

FYI: Marvel is liquidating much of their X-Men collected editions. Primarily TPB and Premiere HCs but there are a few OHCs.

cheapgraphicnovels.com has a specific sale page where you can see what is discounted.

[Blindzider, Moderator]

On my list to read is Mark Waid's Irredeemable and I've been wanting the Definitive version for the larger size. However, I'm concerned they won't be doing a second volume, because it has been quite a while since the first.

I just noticed that they have come out with some new "Premier" deluxe oversized hardcovers and V2 is coming out next May. I think I may switch to getting these instead, unless someone has heard something about another definitive reprint and second volume.

EDIT: Hmm...after a little research I see the Premier V1 only covers issues 1-8! That seems like a rip-off.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Blindzider wrote: "On my list to read is Mark Waid's Irredeemable and I've been wanting the Definitive version for the larger size. However, I'm concerned they won't be doing a second volume, because it has been quit..."

The Iredeemable Premier hardcovers are in oversize format. Volume 2 comes out in May and volume 3 comes out in December (per Amazon). I bought the slipcased vol 1 years ago (2011) and have been waiting to finish the story all this time. Very interesting, basically a what if superman went crazy and started killing people story. I'm planning on picking up the second OHC in May. :)

[The Lion's Share]

Relstuart wrote: "Blindzider wrote: "On my list to read is Mark Waid's Irredeemable and I've been wanting the Definitive version for the larger size. However, I'm concerned they won't be doing a second volume, becau..."

I absolutely love those books i've got volume 1. I tried to buy the TPBs, but even they are either out of stock or over priced. I've seen vol.7 for $90!

[Blindzider, Moderator]

Well I guess I'll go ahead and order volume 1 tomorrow.

[boymeetscomics]

Blindzider wrote: "FYI: Marvel is liquidating much of their X-Men collected editions. Primarily TPB and Premiere HCs but there are a few OHCs.

cheapgraphicnovels.com has a specific sale page where you can see what i..."

Thanks for the heads up. I've been wanting to pick up some more TPBs for awhile.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Later today on IST we should see:

04/12/16 - Geoff John's Green Lantern Omnibus vol 3
04/12/16 - Batman Europa HC

04/12/16 - Thanos: Infinity Finale OHC
04/12/16 - Captain America Masterworks vol 8

And from Image we will have the second Descender TPB. Which I will pick up. :)

[Blindzider, Moderator]

I'm definitely in for GL. Hopefully it lives up to the first two. I'll pick up Irredeemable HC as well.

I'd like to read Europa and see Lee's art, but 4 issues doesn't seem worth it. Is it oversized?

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Batman Europa has a few artists and the art is supposed to be pretty good but story just ok. It appears to be standard size.

I'll be picking up Green Lantern as well and share your hopes it's as good as the first two. I did enjoy both the first two omnibus volumes.

[Dustin]

Received Locke and key master 1, ghostbusters mass hysteria, fables deluxe 1 and found absolute last Halloween locally for a good price

[Frank]

In from IST:

Lantern City HC Vol. 1
Absolute Batman & Robin Boy Wonder
Batman Gothic HC
Ultimate Invincible HC Vol. 7
Absolute Transmetroplitan Vol. 2
Daredevil Companion Miller Omnibus
Superman HC Vol. 1 Before truth
Wonder Woman Earth One Vol. 1 HC
X-Men Apocalypse Omnibus

Have to order that GL Vol. 3.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Those are some solid pick up. I have Locke and Key Masterwork vol 2 waiting to be read. Good pick up on The Long Halloween Absolute.

Nice haul Frank. I hadn't heard about the Lantern City book before but I like the art inside I saw on Google images. I'll add it to my wishlist on IST. :)

Descender TPB 2 looks like it was bumped and we'll see it in a week or two.

[Blindzider, Moderator]

Well, I'm in on Lantern City as well. Beautiful art and written partially by Paul Jenkins is enough for me to try it.

I was given a Parker Martini Edition as a gift, but it was slightly damaged so I'm returning it and will hopefully be buying a new one in a few days.

[Frank]

Lantern City caught my eye a while back, I haven't read it yet, but the artwork is really nice.

On another note, I see you put out a DD reading list.
Can someone give me a rundown on Punisher.
Thanks.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Frank wrote: "On another note, I see you put out a DD reading list.
Can someone give me a rundown on Punisher."

They don't have any older stuff out there for Punisher in oversize collections yet. I've been advocating for some time the Jim Lee run should get an omnibus. They recently announced a complete/epic collection of that material.

There is a out of print (and expensive) Ennis Punisher Maxx omnibus and a Jason Aaron Punisher Maxx omnibus. The Maxx universe is over the top and not connected to the regular universe. The price to page count is high on the Aaron omnibus but I enjoyed the story. I believe the Ennis material is also available in OHC those are also out of print and expensive. Most folks are waiting and hoping for a reprint that want the Ennis omnibus.

The only 616 Punisher omnibus is the Rick Remender run. I enjoyed it but Remender did some crazy stuff (killed Frank and brought him back as Frankencastle).

[Dustin]

damn I thought there was only one max omnibus and I ordered it but its the jason aaron not ennis.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Dustin wrote: "damn I thought there was only one max omnibus and I ordered it but its the jason aaron not ennis."

I only have the Aaron one. It's pretty straightforward to get into without having the other one. :)

[The Lion's Share]

The Ennis one is like gold dust. I sold it for £130 and it wasn't even in good condition. The story wasn't my cup of tea. I was expecting preacher style but there was no substance. I think i would enjoy Aaron's run more.

[Frank]

I have the Remender and Aaron Omni's, was wondering if you need to start somewhere else for background, is there a chronological order?

[Saugata]

As Relstuart has mentioned, you do not need to follow any chronology for the Punisher MAX titles (both Ennis and Aaron run), you just need to start at the beginning of each authors run and you are golden. I believe both of Ennis and Aaron run are essential reads, I personally adored them both (I am partial slightly to Ennis's Punisher).
The bad news is the omnibus of Ennis's run is OOP and it costs an arm and leg. Marvel though started putting out Ennis's complete run in paperback Complete collections (vol1 and 2 are out now collecting till 30 issues of the run, and if I am not wrong then it should have 2 more), so I hope (actually wishing it on a falling star) the next step for them will be a reprint of Punisher Omnibus. I can not push this book enough, if you do not find (or waiting for an OHC/omnibus like me) a print copy then I will suggest go to comixology and just buy it for the sake of reading now itself (yes it is that good!).
I have not read any other canon Punisher stuff, and frankly the Goodreads rating of some of them are damn discouraging. But, if somebody else here can recommend some run that will be great too.

[Blindzider, Moderator]

It's been awhile since I read it but the original 1986 series by Grant/Zeck was pretty good, but I'm not sure how it holds up over time. I know there was a standard sized HC but I'm sure that is long OOP.

I too liked the Jim Lee issues, the JRJR issues on Punisher War Zone were good as well. Both of these probably benefited from the excellent artists. It was at this point in time when the Punisher had been overexposed and series and one-shots started to disappear. There was no Punisher for a long time until Marvel Knights which led to Ennis' run.

I read Ennis' initial Punisher arc (the one the movie is partially based off of) but had a hard time with Dillon's art and never continued.

[The Lion's Share]

Yeah I agree Dillon's art doesn't suit the punisher run. It suited preacher though.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

I added 35 books to my library today. None of them were graphic novels though. Local library book sale usually has some good finds. :)

[Blindzider, Moderator]

You are a reading machine!

[Aildiin]

Looks like X-Men month for me.
Recent purchases arrived or just ordered :
-Wonder Woman : Earth One
- Manhatan project vol 6 TP
- X-Men Age of Apocalypse Omnibus reprint
- X-Men Age of Apocalypse Companion Omnibus.
- Uncanny X-Men complete collection by Matt Fraction TP vol 1-3.
- X-Men second coming TP.

[Jesse]

I think MP6 is a library read for me and I'll wait for the third deluxe. I've been a fan of the Earth One stuff but I've yet to read a good review of the Wonder Woman story.

[Frank]

I think we are going to rename the hauls, a Aildiin size haul.
Got some nice ones there, picked up some of them myself, enjoy.

[Aildiin]

Jesse wrote: "I think MP6 is a library read for me and I'll wait for the third deluxe. I've been a fan of the Earth One stuff but I've yet to read a good review of the Wonder Woman story."

I confirm, Wonder Woman : Earth one is a tale that needed not to be told. It's the first bad Earth One graphic novel I read. The Superman and Batman ones are however really good in my view.