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I just got Fear Agent 1 new from a very generous eBay seller and the quality: wow. I'm pretty sure it's my first Dark Horse hardcover. I am in my second or third year of collecting and starting to release the Marvel Omnis that I loved are not up to par. Even the original New X-Men I have with the thicker pages and sturdier cover jacket is not as well made a book as dark horse or strong a dusk jacket as Valiant. It's hard to imagine Marvel going up on the quality so may start factoring into some of my purchases.
Nickviola wrote: "I just got Fear Agent 1 new from a very generous eBay seller and the quality: wow. I'm pretty sure it's my first Dark Horse hardcover. I am in my second or third year of collecting and starting to ..."Really? I always found it to be the other way around. The DH HCs have the flat spine which lays awkwardly when lain at an angle (for example, when you lay it open on the first third of a book). Marvel's and DC's rounded spine handles this just fine. The pages are also much easier to stain via fingerprints and the glue used to connect the backboard with the page binding is some of the worst around - I needed to have my Colossal Conan, Big Damn Sin City, Hellboy lib ed vol 2 and Fear Agent vol 1 restored by a friend due to the glue. DH HC feels luxurious af, but it is a long way away from being near Marvel Omni or DC Absolute.
Interesting! I guess we will see as I break it in! Maybe its just the paper thickness that's blowing me away right now and those other features you dislike will become apparent soon.
I really like DH books. They're pretty damn nice for the price.
Nickviola wrote: "Interesting! I guess we will see as I break it in! Maybe its just the paper thickness that's blowing me away right now and those other features you dislike will become apparent soon."Rereading my comment, it's apparent to me now that the flat spine and paper are pet peeves rather than actual problems, but the binding-to-backboard glue is a real thing that concerns me w DH. Library editions still are the best looking pieces of my collection though.
I gotta agree with Nickviola. I've had more problems with Marvel; glue issues, ripped or miscut pages, misprinted pages, poorer paper quality. I have quite a few DH library editions and no problems on for me. But like you said PorkPiePusher, some of it is probably personal preference.
Nickviola wrote: "I just got Fear Agent 1 new from a very generous eBay seller and the quality: wow. I'm pretty sure it's my first Dark Horse hardcover. I am in my second or third year of collecting and starting to ..."Agreed, Darkhorse do brilliant books. DC are the worst.
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I've still got a few on order, but i can't wait any longer. Here is my long awaited latest haul that arrived within the last couple of weeks...36 books I believe with another 5 on order.https://www.goodreads.com/photo/group...
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And an updated collection photo of the shelves...
https://www.goodreads.com/photo/group...
P.s Building stories is fucking massive!
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Blindzider wrote: "I believe now we have 'Cheese-sized hauls' in our vocabulary. Those shelves are beautiful!"Yeah i'm doing my best to beat Frank :D
Cheers man!
Cheese wrote: "I've still got a few on order, but i can't wait any longer. Here is my long awaited latest haul that arrived within the last couple of weeks...36 books I believe with another 5 on order.https://w..."
Nice pickups, we both went all in on Valiant which I love! Also March is fantastic and let me know how Sweet Tooth is!
Nickviola wrote: "Cheese wrote: "I've still got a few on order, but i can't wait any longer. Here is my long awaited latest haul that arrived within the last couple of weeks...36 books I believe with another 5 on or..."Yeah just missing those 4 rare ones! :(
I've tried everything to get them. Twetting valiant, emailing Valiant, buying from amazon France, UK, Canda, Germany, US - Nothing!! They sell them on Ebay for ridiculous amounts.
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Astro City Reflections HC
Preacher V3 HC
Preacher V4 HC
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Astro City Reflections HC
Preacher V3 HC
Preacher V4 HC"
Last night I finished reading Autumnlands TPB vol 2 by Kurt Busik. I'm starting to think it's up there with his Conan and Astro City work. :)
Whats the best collected format of Astro City?
Hey everyone!!! So I've just joined this group; I started collecting omni/hardcovers late 2014, not very seriously, maybe 1 book every few months. About 6-7 months ago I started reading heavily again and really going for it now! No more storing books under tables, the bed or anywhere else, finally getting bookshelves! I mention this since I've been coming here reading everyone's advice and wanted to let you know I appreciate everyone's input. Reviews on sites are one thing, but its nice to speak to a group that are specifically collecting what I'm trying to collect. That said, I had a decent haul recently, some new stuff and some stuff to patch some holes in my collection thus far:- Walking Dead Omnibus 4 & 6 (finally caught up!)
- Daredevil Omnibus Companion by Miller
- Daredevil Omnibus Vol. 1 by Lee
- Absolute Dark Knight
- Uncanny XMen Omnibus Vol 3
- Young Avengers Omnibus by Gillen
- Wicked/Divine Book 1
- Deadpool Minibus
- 300 (I know its old, but I never had it!)
- Gotham Central Omnibus
- War of Kings Omnibus (got the Aftermath omnibus but missed this)
- Uncanny Avengers Omnibus
-Xmen/Avengers Onslaught Omnibus
- Chew smorgasboard 1
- Marvel Zomnibus
- Superman Death/Return Omnibus
I feel like trying to get everything since I'm playing catchup, but I'm glad I got into this before all the upcoming reprints for Brubaker's Daredevil, Simonson's Thor, Ennis's Punisher.
Again thanks everyone for all you shared in the group. It does influence others and I'm glad to start contributing myself!
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Astro City Reflections HC
Preacher V3 HC
Preacher V4 HC"
Last night I finished reading Autumnlands TPB vol 2 by Kurt Busik. I'm starting to think it's up there wit..."
I'll look for it!
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Unfortunately, you don't really have many options. Some background: Astro City used to be an imprint within Wildstorm. At some point DC moved it to Vertigo.
When it was Wildstorm, they did about four hardcovers (standard size) which are fairly expensive and hard to find. There was a long break (years?) in the series because of Busiek's health and when it came back I think they did two more hardcovers to cover everything up to that point (the HCs were the Dark Age V1 and V2).
Then when it went to Vertigo, they started new numbering and had a much more regular publishing schedule of hardcovers, but they are all standard size with the Vertigo logo. However, they only reprinted two of the original Wildstorm hardcovers, with the new trade dress.
There is no talk of Omnibus, or OHC, although there have been hints and rumors that the series will end relatively soon (year or two?). I would suspect we'll see something when the series ends but not before because it isn't a huge seller.
If you haven't read it, it's good, just not for everyone. It's a self contained universe complete with it's own history where many of the characters are parallels to Marvel and DC characters. Most of the stories are from the viewpoint of everyday people living in a world with super heroes and villains and some of them are straight up superhero stories. It feels a little "old school" and they generally have a different rift on characters and tropes, but there's a fairly high level of quality and consistency.
I've been with it from the very beginning and still enjoy it. The new hardcovers are very affordable $15-20 but you are only getting 5-6 issues per, although each issue has an Alex Ross cover. The Vertigo ones have a nice design and are all consistent so they look good on the shelf.
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Me personally, I don't mind 2nd editions of collected works as much as I do when I'm going for a specific comic issue (those for me do need to be first printings). When it comes to my omnibus collection, I just like having the stories and the ability to flip through the art.
Do y'all think the average person is like minded and as such this would drive down the prices of those first editions? Or do y'all think there are enough 1st print junkies that the market on those first print editions won't dip despite buyers having the opportunity to get these new editions?
Bonus question: has anyone heard anything about the 2nd editions of the above books getting anything extra (artist pages/interviews) so as to entice buyers to buy again despite having the first edition?
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I think the average person doesn't care, but there's still a market for the 1st editions. Not sure if those prices will go down, probably a little but not equal to the 2nd editions.
I've never heard anything about subsequent editions having extra. That always felt wrong for the people that bought the earlier edition. Seems like too much of a cash grab.
Blindzider wrote: "I don't mind 2nd or 3rd editions for my Omnibus collection. Like you, I'm just happy to have them readily available to flip through and read. If I'm not mistaken the very first Omnibus (AMS V1) has..."Comic book companies making a cash grab?!! That seems far too unbelievable!!!
Welcome Paul. Send us a pic of your collection.
Eisnein wrote: "guanaeps wrote: "The Jack Kirby Fantastic Four Artists edition came in the other day, just got around to opening it. Absolutely amazing. IDW is doing some amazing work.I took some size comparison..."
Ah man, I'd love to see a picture of all these AE's! There's a few more Jack Kirby AE's coming out this year I believe; I know there's another FF one and the Forever People.
Mark Waid's Daredevil Omnibus volume 1 showed up today, along with the monstrosity known as The Avengers Vibranium Collection.I took some more Size comparison Pics. Also some new additions pictured:
Realm of Kings Omnibus
Avengers Omnibus Vol 1 by Busiek and Perez
Not Brand Echh MMW
Marvel's Platinum collection––I already had this, just hadn't gotten around to taking a pic of it; I remember someone asking for comparison pics.
Like I said earlier, the vibranium collection is astoundingly huge; the IDW Jack Kirby AE is slightly taller, but man its monstrous!
http://imgur.com/a/OTIYI
Erik wrote: "Seeing how Simonson Thor; Ennis Punisher and Brubaker DD is getting reprinted, how will this effect the market of those first editions?Me personally, I don't mind 2nd editions of collected works ..."
Cannot answer for most people but for me, specially in OHC/Omnibus editions, i really don't care about if its 1st, 2nd or 20th edition, as long as the binding is good. That's the key thing, not the version itself.
Regarding the Bonus, also never heard of any additions, best case scenarios some printing error fixing.
Paul, welcome, but at same time im very sad for you, you could have bought a really nice car with all the money you are going to spend here. :)
Erik wrote: "Seeing how Simonson Thor; Ennis Punisher and Brubaker DD is getting reprinted, how will this effect the market of those first editions?Me personally, I don't mind 2nd editions of collected works ..."
I don't really care which edition I'm buying either, and in general, reprints do tend to lower the value of first editions, as most people don't seem to be that bothered.
The content hardly ever changes, but if books do get reprinted one of the main differences to look out for (other than perhaps paper quality) is the cover.
The only time I've ever specifically sought out a first edition was for Miller's Daredevil & Elektra omnibuses. Their first printing, and his DD Companion omni's first printing, had a dust jacket that only covered the bottom half of the covers. As I already had the first edition companion, I wanted the other two in the same style.
Conversely, when picking up Uncanny X-Men vol 1 & 2, I made sure to get a second edition as they were published with the original's DM variant cover as standard, and I prefer the classic art look.
I will say I have picked up a few omnibuses on eBay or Barnes & Noble Marketplaces where people have not specified the edition number and I ended up getting 1st editions at what doesnt seem to be a marked up price or particularly advertised that way. Opposed to single issues, it seems that the selling public is less likely to "up-sell" a 1st edition omnibus.The exception for me when looking is some of the earlier editions are better quality. For example, my New X-Men is the original which has thicker pages (and also better cover art IMO) so I specifically searched for that 1st edition not because of the number but because of the quality. Interestingly, I actually got that on eBay from a seller selling the original edition (in great condition but NOT in shrink wrap) for less than he was selling a later print (in shrink wrap).
Shrink wrap seems to be more important than edition number to some, which is interesting because (a) with some store bought plastic and a hard dryer you can shrink wrap anything and (b) sometimes books in shrink wrap may have unknown imperfections whereas an already opened book can be fully assessed for imperfections before purchasing. I would take an opened perfect condition book over a shrink wrapped equivalent any day of the week but thats just me.
Nickviola wrote: "I will say I have picked up a few omnibuses on eBay or Barnes & Noble Marketplaces where people have not specified the edition number and I ended up getting 1st editions at what doesn't seem to be a..."You are absolutely correct about your shrink wrapping theory. Don't understand the obsession either... and i OPEN every single book i get when i acquire it. I have no copies in shrink wrap.... don't care for resell value diminishing.... i want to browse my new copy, smell the paper, look at the art.
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Holy crap . . . Guess I'm buying an adamantium collection!!!
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I have the Marvels Platinum Edition. It is HUGE! I love it. The Alex Ross art is incredible at that scale. There is also a ton of bonus content. It has the issue index for subject matter throughout the series, the original pitch, the art process interview and breakdowns, a few other interview type things and every cover Alex Ross had done for Marvel up to the point of publication. It is a Ross art gallery plus a definitive Marvels edition. The only drawback is finding a comfortable way to read a book this large and heavy.
With such huge books, you cannot read them on top of IKEA tables. :)
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I'd be happy with a nice OHC/Omnibus, that also includes the Eye of the Camera sequel which I've never read. The only way to get that is those crappy premiere editions.
Blindzider wrote: "Rick wrote: "I have the Marvels Platinum Edition. It is HUGE! I love it. The Alex Ross art is incredible at that scale. There is also a ton of bonus content. It has the issue index for subject matt..."Sorry for being naïve... still new to collecting. Is it a general consensus that the marvel premiere editions are sub par? Is it their binding method or something else? Thanks for any info you can share!
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I have a ton of the standard size Premiere editions and they have never had any issues. They are not as beloved by collectors because they are often TPB size and length. While the binding is often glued, they are small enough it usually is not an issue.
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Got it and totally agreed about oversized being better!
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