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Got myself a new kallax bookcase because wife was whinging that I was taking over her bookcase and she couldn't find anything also preordered tmnt idw deluxe 5. Now I need more because the kallax is bare. Also it is just a touch too small for sixth gun to fit so I need some kind of book holder for the top preferably something nerdy.
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Sixth gun are taller by by about a centimetre they are a press fit in a few of the pockets due to tolerances but I won't do that I will make or buy some nerd bookends for the top I only got the 4x4 unit so it's only about 4 ft squared
This is how I dealt with the oversized Sixth Gun books. 
Aside from the standard Marvel Omnis that came out this month, I got the two Usagi Yojimbo Gallery Editions from Darkhorse, both brand new and sealed, and wouldn't you know it - both getting unglued under the binding. I think this brings the number of DH "deluxe" editions I've had problems with to well over two thirds. They really use the cheapest sh*t in their books. At this point I'm surprised when a DH HC doesn't fall apart on me.
That's crazy, I've never had those issues with DH. I wonder if it could be partially due temperature or humidity differences.
Reece wrote: "That's crazy, I've never had those issues with DH. I wonder if it could be partially due temperature or humidity differences."I thought of that since I'm in Belgium (birthplace of rain), but I order most of my stuff from the US or France and Conan, Sin City, Fear Agent, Hellboy and Usagi all started ungluing on the first read, same day as unboxing and removing the plastic. Also, Image, DC and Marvel get unglued at a one-in-a-twenty rate, and even then it's not like the WHOLE spine unglues, but usually one or two inches which is easily servicable. Even Humanoids and Panini don't unglue.
EDIT: FFS! I forgot Empowered is also DH, that is another DH "deluxe" that needed aftermarket gluing.
That sounds really atypical from my experience. I love my deluxe editions. Especially Dark Horse and Image. And I also live in Oregon where it's very, very rainy.
Donovan wrote: "That sounds really atypical from my experience. I love my deluxe editions. Especially Dark Horse and Image. And I also live in Oregon where it's very, very rainy."I love DH in general. Great comics, amazingly handsome editions, luxurious size, great variety of deluxe editions, great page color and extra content; but as per my experience - and honestly - well constructed DH editions are endemic.
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First read ffs.
That is too bad! I sympathize. I am a little OCD and my FF Vol 3 marvel omni arrived unglued and I was annoyed for days. My biggest ongoing issue has been what I would describe as very faint scratches under the jacket on some marvel omnis. Only have 1 DH so can't comment more on them.Re: Usagi Yojimbo what's the best format and place to start?
That sucks. I've never had that happen, especially with indie pub books. I would email DH about that. Seriously. They're a smaller company. You never know, they might be able to help.
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Small update. A buddy of mine that professionally restores books had a look and said that the cause was cheap glue on heavy pages. Anyway, I fixed the book by applying some bookbinding glue with a thin, long needle and the result is satisfactory.http://i.imgur.com/KXC8bGq.jpg
Nickviola wrote: "That is too bad! I sympathize. I am a little OCD and my FF Vol 3 marvel omni arrived unglued and I was annoyed for days. My biggest ongoing issue has been what I would describe as very faint scratc..."There is a buttload of UY material out now and I gave up on collecting all of it a while ago. However, I love the gallery editions. They apparently copile the few most important/best written/artistically impressive stories in a visually impressive A3 format.
Nickviola wrote: "That is too bad! I sympathize. I am a little OCD and my FF Vol 3 marvel omni arrived unglued and I was annoyed for days. My biggest ongoing issue has been what I would describe as very faint scratc..."Go for - The Usagi Yojimbo Saga - collection but if you want the OHCs of them, the first OHC is OOP and very hard to find since the OHCs are limited editions but you can find every volume of the TPBs anywhere.
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I started with this volume: https://www.amazon.com/Usagi-Yojimbo-...
I just wanted to know if I liked the content enough to look into the other volumes. I bought a copy for $12 from IST damaged books sales (it had a slightly bumped corner). I've finished the first volume. At over 600 pages the content starts off slow and it took a little bit for me to get into it but there are some good stories later in the volume. The art is all black and white.
I've not had any of my DH books with the binding fall apart yet. I've noticed the binding hasn't been as sturdy on The Goon Library editions and I try to be cautious reading them. So far so good.
I actually have my Colossal Conan volume upright on the shelf.
Relstuart wrote: "Nickviola wrote: "Usagi Yojimbo what's the best format and place to start? ..."I started with this volume: https://www.amazon.com/Usagi-Yojimbo-......"
My Conan is also upright, but every single one of my heavier omnis has a small folded paper or wood support for the pages so that they always rest on it.
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How big a book do you think it needs to be before supporting it/laying it down long term?
Blindzider wrote: "Oh jeez. Is this what everyone recommends then: Laying them down flat or supporting the paper underneath if they are standing up?How big a book do you think it needs to be before supporting it/la..."
Not really an exact science, but in my collection you'll likely find everything around or above the 800 page mark supported by at least a tightly rolled up postit square.
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PorkPiePusher wrote: "Not really an exact science, but in my collection you'll likely find everything around or above the 800 page mark supported by at least a tightly rolled up postit square. "Do you mind throwing up a picture? I kind of understand what you mean, but would love to see how you have worked it out for your books.
Nickviola wrote: "PorkPiePusher wrote: "Not really an exact science, but in my collection you'll likely find everything around or above the 800 page mark supported by at least a tightly rolled up postit square. "D..."
Bien sûr mon vieux.
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This is a rolled up receipt from grocery shopping. I've found that toilet paper squares make a good measure for single rolls.
PorkPiePusher wrote: "Nickviola wrote: "PorkPiePusher wrote: "Not really an exact science, but in my collection you'll likely find everything around or above the 800 page mark supported by at least a tightly rolled up p..."Merci!
I mentioned this in the marvel section, but am so in love with this omnibus that I am posting again here:The Waid Daredevil Omni is now my favorite constructed Marvel omni. (1) It's the perfect size, (2) the dust jacket feel just a bit firmer than some others (I think thats not just in my head), (3) the binding is perfect and opens wide open and sits on every page, (4) the cover is awesome, and (5) they weave in the Spider-Man and Punisher issues seamlessly so it all reads well together. Beyond that (6) Rivera and Samnee just kill it on art, and (7) Waid writes a hell of Matt Murdock.
I just found a new copy of Captain America Omnibus vol. 1 by Brubaker at a local comic shop. Paid cover price of $75 but that's a decent price considering they're going for $100 or more online.
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I think that's reasonable. Nice find! All my LCSs (which are surprisingly few) are tapped out of anything good (or at least with what I need.)
Reece wrote: "I just found a new copy of Captain America Omnibus vol. 1 by Brubaker at a local comic shop. Paid cover price of $75 but that's a decent price considering they're going for $100 or more online."Good find. You'll get some profit for that on ebay.
I might be insane but, including shipping, I just paid 170 on eBay for both of the X-Men Omnibi by Claremont/Lee... in Italian... from Italy.My thinking is... (1) Thats close to 300 dollars cheaper than the combination would be in English, (2) I dont forsee any upcoming reprints, (3) I need to practice my Italian anyway, and (4) its from a seller cinemamovie.store that has a 99.5% from 30,000+ transactions.
Can someone please tell me if I am nuts within the next 24 hours so I can cancel?
If you have a passing knowledge of Italian then it sounds like a good deal. I'd be lost trying to make sense of it.
You can usually find quite a few of the Panini issued omnibuses going fairly cheap from people who didn't realize they were buying the Italian version. I know I've made the mistake a couple of times..As for best LCS find: I got my hands on a new Fall of the Mutants ohc for rrp a couple of months back; discounted as the shrink was ripped and practically falling off.
Sounds awesome. If you know Italian : )
Preordered batman knight fall omni for under 80 cad and ordered sixth gun 2 and a set of hogwarts express bookends for the kallax
Just picked up both Absolute volumes of Planetary for £100 + £20 shipping from US. Still cheaper than I've seen vol 1 alone go for anywhere else.
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Yeah, Planetary's got to be in my top 5. Shame the crossovers are missing - I'll have to see if I can pick up the tpb somewhere.In other news, I've also just snapped up a like-new copy of Deluxe Criminal v2 for £59, It's clearly my lucky day!
Now I wonder what the odds are of a Claremont Wolverine omni popping up before the end of the day...
Yeah I thought the omnibus was much better value for money.
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East of West Year Two
Preacher Deluxe V5 and V6
I wasn't blown away by EoW Year One, but Hickman plays the long game so I'll give this one more chance...
I love Manhattan Projects, didn't really get into EOW. Eh. Can't win em all. I'm into Preacher though! That first read was a flop. And those Absolutes are very, very pretty.
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I'm into Preacher though! That first read was a flop. And those Absolutes are very, very pretty."
Yeah, I read the first TPB of MP and didn't like it. Maybe I need to give it a second chance.
Glad you like Preacher! I'm just about done with V3 and Cassidy is becoming my favorite character.
Now part of me wishes I had the Absolutes but that's ok. I have both Y the Last Man and Preacher in these Deluxes, and that'll just have to do for now.
MP starts slow. Gets crazy real fast though. And the deluxes are amazing. I've got the first two : DYeah the Preacher Absolutes are twice the price but they're also twice the book apparently. Leather bound, sewn binding. That would be amazing. But yeah, pretty pricey. Might be the deluxes for me...
I recently got (but have not read):Daredevil Omnibus by Waid
Hawkman Omnibus by Johns
Sixth Gun Deluxe vol. 1 (I got this solely as a result of how much this group loves it...I'm sure I will too!)
Empress HC
Batman A Death In the Family HC (got a great price on ebay for a like-new copy); I bet DC solicits a deluxe edition now that I bought this ;)
Also some trades:
Elektra by Milligan, Hama and Deodata
Incredible Hulk Complete Collection 1 & 2 by Loeb
That'll keep ya busy. I haven't read Sixth Gun but I read that Oni Press is rereleasing a 9.99 trade soon.
Paul wrote: "I recently got (but have not read):Daredevil Omnibus by Waid
Hawkman Omnibus by Johns
Sixth Gun Deluxe vol. 1 (I got this solely as a result of how much this group loves it...I'm sure I will too!)..."
I hope you like Sixth Gun, it's one of my favorites.
My latest purchases. Got some great prices at my local used book store again. That Ronin Gallery Edition is absolutely enormous. 
Reece wrote: "My latest purchases. Got some great prices at my local used book store again. That Ronin Gallery Edition is absolutely enormous. "
Nice.
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Any of you who have comic shops are lucky. Because my town doesn't even have one.
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I think they are comparable in size to the big Taschen books. Does anyone have both to give a fair comparison?