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What have you added to your collection recently?
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EDIT: Is that the Gentle Giant Captain America Shield bookend? I've been thinking about getting it. Are you happy with it?
Rel - I haven't read Future's End yet. I was blocked on reading the 52 stuff as I wanted to read Infinite Crisis first.. well then I have to read Crisis on Infinite Earths and Final Crisis so.. yeah.I try to read a DC/Marvel Omni followed by an 'Indie'... So now I'm on Indie (Revival) and will follow it with some Green Arrow I think. I'll get to the Crisis soon.
Blind - That is the Captain America Shield. It's far better than the Mjolnir one as it will actually hold up books well. The Mjolnir one is really stupid as the handle extends past the bracing wall so any books taller than like 8 inches will be pushed by the hammer's handle... OR you orient it like I did.I imagine the Mjolnir booked would work fine with video games/DVD/BR media but it sucks for books.
The Robotech ones are the best... I wish I still had my Roy one but I sold them ages ago.
Al - Sure, there are a few things (Wolverine by Frank), Age of Apocalypse and a bunch of DD stuff... been pretty lucky with eBay and Auction Sniper over the past year as well as r/comicsswap. Also I live close to a shop that operates like IST/CGN in that their base price is 40% off of cover MSRP so it's pretty easy to build a collection when you aren't dropping $100+ per Omni.
I was a heavy comic collector in the late 80s / early 90s but I moved overseas and comic purchasing was incredibly difficult in the country I moved to... so I kinda missed out on about 10 years worth of comics.
Thankfully with the success of Marvel's early movies and an explosion of talented writers, I feel we're in a comics renaissance... since about 2000ish we've had some amazing storlines and writers come out.. not just for Marvel but DC and Image and the others. My friends and kids ask me if I'm loyal to one publisher but really, at this point I seek writers more than titles.
Anyway, I got really tired of buying single issues and storing them in bags/boards/boxes so when the publishers started putting out Omnibus and Deluxe editions it just made sense to start going that route.
I really wish DC would put out some Batman and Superman Omnis....
Totally agree sage. Marvel in the last decade came up with some great stuff, but Image is absolutely killing it. There is so much choice.I used to be a DC and Marvel only person, because I was such a noob. It broadened my mind when I went into a comic shop in London and stumbled upon on a few titles like Zero and Ten Grand and it just blew up from there onwards. The best thing about image is they tend to keep the same artist throughout most runs.
I just wish there were more omnibuses out there and more comic shops in the UK.
DC need to pull their finger out the arses and definitely do a batman omnibus.
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True. The only long run I've read is the current Snyder run. Correct me if I'm wrong but he doesn't seem to have one long solid writer. More like hundreds of writers for several shorter runs. For example Frank millers run was awesome, but not big enough for an omnibus. I suppose they could have done it for knightfall or no mans land, but they are a bit dated now.
Man... off the top of my head (in no particular order) Some of these runs are too small for Omnis but could at least be Deluxe-i-fiedNo Man's Land (because I haven't read it)
Hush (because it was a pretty good setup... bland ending)
The Killing Joke (because Moore)
Death in the Family (because Jason Todd was stupid)
That weird vampire series
Knightfall (kinda important)
Dark Knight Returns (1,2 and 3)
Or heck, even some of the New 52 stuff. I
I'd definitely buy a batman Snyder omnibus.
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There's also some Denny O'Neill stuff, some of which should be in the Neal Adams omnibus coming soon. He had a fairly long run IIRC (O'Neill).
I'm going to reread Snyder's Death of the Family. That ending just ruined it for me although I loved the buildup. Maybe I missed something when I read it. So far Court of Owls and maybe DOTF is all I would get from Snyder (personal preference).
Even though Batman is one of my favorite characters, he hasn't had that many memorable runs despite being around for 75 years.
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Hush has an Absolute. Not sure an omnibus is necessary but perhaps a deluxe edition one of these days.
No Man's Land and War games are long enough for omnibus. As is Murder/Fugitive and perhaps Legacy/Contagion.
Tomasi's run is long enough. Batman Eternal needs an omnibus. We are getting a Neal Adams Batman omnibus and the classic years. So they are doing something at long last. Morrison's Batman run could work in an omnibus format. Or they would just do another Absolute and it would all be available in that format.
I need to read no man's land and Knightfall. There is an absolute long Halloween as well, which is a good story with wonderful artwork. Hush was good, but I wasn't hot on the artwork, very DC (big muscles and tits).
I picked up the Long Halloween Absolute and really dug it. Nice presentation of the story.
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The next few months are dry for me on new releases, so I'll be going back to pick up some Absolute Editions.
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I liked the Long Halloween Absolute too. Interesting story. I need to add the Dark Victory Absolute to my library eventually.
Nice. I've got Thor 1 OHC on its way and I'll probably get Y absolute, east of west year one and Locke and key master ed end of this month.
Today I ordered:Green Lantern Omni - G. Johns
FF Hickman Vol. 2
Captain America Brubaker Return of the Winter Soldier & Trial of Captain America, trying for Vol. 1-3.
Guardians of the Galaxy & X-Men Black Vortex HC
Also, picked up on ebay,
War of Kings Omnibus
John Carter Warlord of Mars Omnibus
Guardians of the Galaxy Abnett Vol. 1 HC
Secret Warriors is still eluding me.
can anyone tell me about 5 Ghosts from Image, looks interesting.
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Man, you are making me think about those last two Cap omnis.
Blindzider wrote: "I was curious about five ghosts too. I think Rel just reviewed it . Man, you are making me think about those last two Cap omnis."
is vol 5 the last of the cap run?
Well, how do you think I feel, I will have 4 & 5 without 1-3 to read.Really sucks, that will be on hold.
You can get them on In Stock Trades.
Read the review of 5 Ghosts, three stars, mixed reviews. So with that I'm not sure. So much that i already picked up to read!!
Just received my Thor God of Thunder OHC :)
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@Alistair, that book really makes me smile when I think about it.
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Frank, I know the omnibus editions are better but much of the early part of the Brubaker Cap run has also been printed in thick paperbacks if you want an inexpensive way to check out the story.
Blindzider, I saw the Watchmen movie but have yet to read the book. It's on my long I need to eventually buy this list.
Frank, Five Ghosts is fun but if you are just getting into reading this sort of thing again I think there are probably to many really good things you should check out before spending on it.
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Relstuart wrote: "You'll have to let us know what you think about the God of Thunder OHC Alistair. :) Frank, I know the omnibus editions are better but much of the early part of the Brubaker Cap run has also been ..."
Rel, what do you recommend other than Five Ghosts? It looked interesting. Outside of Marvel and DC, there are so many new publishers such as Image that put out the grittier graphic books, which are the best. Over the years I have seen the movies, Watchmen, Sin City etc.
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Since you are interested in cosmic stuff you should look into Geoff Johns Green Lantern omnibus. I don't have any other reading background on the character and I really like it. Second omnibus comes out at the end of this month.
I'm just getting into Image. You can pick up the first TPB volumes of several of their series very cheaply on IST. I've liked Black Science, LOW, Starlight, Birthright, and East of West if you are looking to check out series outside of DC and Marvel. What I've done is picked up one here and there with other orders to make sure I get to $50.
Relstuart wrote: "Planetary omnibus is worth picking up. BZ speaks pretty highly of Watchmen and the Deluxe is pretty reasonably priced. The Planet Hulk is really good even though I've never thought of myself as a H..."All good recs, I especially enjoyed Planetary (which was something I picked up on a whim), Planet Hulk (not really a Hulk fan either), and Bendis and Brubaker's Daredevil. Not a stinker in the bunch. Nice comparison to the Netflix show too, spot on.
Lono wrote: "Relstuart wrote: "Planetary omnibus is worth picking up. BZ speaks pretty highly of Watchmen and the Deluxe is pretty reasonably priced. The Planet Hulk is really good even though I've never though..."except they killed off Ben Ulrich! :(
I'd say the daredevil run from Bendis through to Brubaker is the best run in comics i've ever read.
It's definitely up there for me too. I gotta reread that stuff for a review. Some classic shit.
It's the shizzle ma nizzle with cream on top.
Rel:Thanks so much for the info. After reading all everyone wrote, already ordered the Green Lantern 1st Vol. Omnibus, waiting on it to arrive.
I just put Planetary Omnibus on my wish list, looks interesting.
I will look at those Image titles. Does Image do these type of titles in HC, and ever do Omnibuses?
Thanks again.
I still have to look into DC, LOL.
My question is already answered on your Image discussion.This group is such a great source for my education into this.
Thanks to everyone, who chime in.
Frank wrote: "Rel:Thanks so much for the info. After reading all everyone wrote, already ordered the Green Lantern 1st Vol. Omnibus, waiting on it to arrive.
I just put Planetary Omnibus on my wish list, l..."
Image do deluxe versions, look at my image shelf in my photos of my book case. They have some frickin awesome stuff. I think by 2020, Image will be as big Marvel in comic sales especially if Marvel keep going down the politically correct stance of introducing and changing characters skin colour, gender and sexuality just to keep people interested. When image do it, you don't even blink an eye, because they don't have to change existing characters or worlds. They have got the right idea with indie comics.
excuse my rant.
Your spot on Alistair. Image has come ALONG way since the 90's. Some much good stuff coming out of there over the past few years. Creator owned is changing the industry.
@Frank - They call omnibuses compendiums at image. There is a spawn compendium, invincible , rising stars and the walking dead. They are all big long comic serieseseses??!? They've been around for years, so modern day, we'll have to wait and see if there is another series that gets big.Check out Rel's Image thread for more info on deluxes.
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Sorry, what? John Carter who?
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Yeah I know. I was playing dumb. It was the biggest film flop of all time, correct me if wrong? Is it any good? The comic?
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It's tough because the movie itself wasn't actually that bad. It stayed very true to Burrough's books (if I recall, I read them in the 90s). The problem was - 1. It was marketed horribly... 'John Carter'? What a stupid name.
2. The source material was originally written in what, the early 1900s? The stuff was cutting edge Sci Fi then but by now it just seems cliched.
I haven't read the Omni yet. I picked it up on the cheap too.
For those asking about Image, their Deluxe editions are really good. Similar to Marvel OHCs but with extras.
Hey Guys:Well you mentioned the Brubaker 5 Captain America volumes. After reading the small Vol. 1 of the first Omnibus, I decided to go ahead and get them.
Well I located Volume 4&5 on IST, and was able to pick up Volumes 1-3 on ebay.
Looking forward to everything arriving.
Frank wrote: "Hey Guys:Well you mentioned the Brubaker 5 Captain America volumes. After reading the small Vol. 1 of the first Omnibus, I decided to go ahead and get them.
Well I located Volume 4&5 on IST, and ..."
Ah Frank, i'm doing the same, but i can't get vol 2 anywhere not even on ebay worldwide. Amazon is selling it for ridiculous amounts, absolute joke.
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Best of luck Alistair. There is one on ebay in Canada, but I'm not sure what your price limit is, then adding all of the shipping fees...
Blindzider wrote: "Congrats Frank! I think you will be satisfied with the story.Best of luck Alistair. There is one on ebay in Canada, but I'm not sure what your price limit is, then adding all of the shipping fe..."
send me the link please.
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