What are the top three on your wish list?

[Blindzider, Moderator]

I'd like to get Preacher as well although I think I would be happy with a deluxe HC.

[Saugata]

I would like to get my hands on Superior Foes of Spiderman too. Only heard great things about it.

[Saugata]

@Blindzider, I think everybody should add Blacksad to the list

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Welcome Bruno. :) That's a good list. I've read the Abnett and Lanning Guardians material but don't have the run myself so I am looking forward to adding it to the collection as well.

I will probably eventually pick up Superior Foes. And I completely agree with Saugata that Blacksad is worth checking out. :)

[Bruno]

Don't know Blacksad (just checked what it was on google). When you all say add Blacksad is for the to buy list or to a omnibus to come out list?

[Relstuart, Mod+]

That would be the buy list for Blacksad. The first HC in English contains three stories. Then there are two smaller one story hardcover volumes (Silent Hell and Amarillo). The comic is originally published by a French company so I can't comment on what may be available in French.

[Saugata]

@Bruno, you are missing something buddy. Try the first story, then take your own decision from there.
@Relstuart, Amarillo is the latest in French too. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacksa...

[Bruno]

Saugata wrote: "@Bruno, you are missing something buddy. Try the first story, then take your own decision from there.
@Relstuart, Amarillo is the latest in French too. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacksa......"

Well, just bought the first volume (amazon uk). This thread is already costing me money :)

[Saugata]

@Bruno, money well spent mate. You will thank me later. :)

[Bruno]

Speaking of "less known" books that i loved, i highly recommend the Incal collection: Before the Incal, The Incal and Final Incal.
I have the english Humanoids versions (pretty great).

[Saugata]

I was meaning to check the Incal saga for a long time now.

[The Lion's Share]

Hi guys, thanks for your concern. :)

I went to Hell and back over Xmas and New year. I don't mind putting this on here as i'm not ashamed of it.

Broke my hand on Xmas Eve, had to have a metal pin put in while under anaesthetic, then split up with my long term girlfriend a week later, then I was diagnosed with a bulging disc at a spinal consultancy - I may have to have replacement disc surgery for my lower spine, while on top of that I was diagnosed with PTSD. My family and everyone is fine :) it was just me.

My whole outlook has changed, it's kind of weird. Before Xmas Comics was my everything and now I can take them or leave them. I think I was using them for escapism and not dealing with my issues. I'm still going to read as many as I can before selling them, but i will eventually sell them all and use the money towards a house deposit or pay off debts.

My rehabilitiation of my spine and hand is getting better now and I've been having really good therapy for my PTSD and my girlfriend said we might start dating again in a couple of months, so things are now on the up. :)

I will put together a list of everything i'm selling, but if you want an idea just look at the photo's of my collection in the photos section.

I will most likely put them on ebay or if someone on here wants to do it direct we can do bank transfer or paypal.

I've got the whole captain america run and dardevil run in omnibus form :) I also have Simonson's Thor.

All in very good condition. Most of my books apart from Cap Vol.1 have only been read once then stored on my shelf.

[Blindzider, Moderator]

That's a lot to go through but it sounds like you are on the upside. Glad to hear everything is getting better.

[The Lion's Share]

Cheers buddy. It's all good, life is always testing, just crap when it all happens at the same time.

[Frank]

Alistair:
I'm glad everything is on the mend and swinging positive for you.
While I have only been in this group since last June, you have always been one to help, and I thank you for it, as I'm sure all the regulars here do. I hope that you stay involved with the site as well.
Stay positive, and if you ever need someone to talk to, by all means, as I have been around the block twice already.

[The Lion's Share]

Frank wrote: "Alistair:
I'm glad everything is on the mend and swinging positive for you.
While I have only been in this group since last June, you have always been one to help, and I thank you for it, as I'm s..."

Cheers Frank, yeah i'll be around. I'll still want to be in the know.

I'll be buying stories which i believe are essential i.e. Manhattan projects HC vol 2. :)

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Alistair, sorry to hear you've had some tough times. I am glad to hear things are coming back in a positive direction. I've certainly enjoyed having you here with us and I'll be sorry if we see less of you. You have my best wishes for future happiness. :)

[The Lion's Share]

Relstuart wrote: "Alistair, sorry to hear you've had some tough times. I am glad to hear things are coming back in a positive direction. I've certainly enjoyed having you here with us and I'll be sorry if we see les..."

Thanks Rel. :)

It's been awesome. :)

[Sage]

Hey Bruno, just be aware that the Iron Fist Omnibus feels 'half finished' (or half complete). There is a second part of his storyline which takes place in a TPB... don't know why they never completed the set as the 2nd part is pretty good.
Good luck with the DD Omnis... those have been a hassle to find.

[Bruno]

Sage wrote: "Hey Bruno, just be aware that the Iron Fist Omnibus feels 'half finished' (or half complete). There is a second part of his storyline which takes place in a TPB... don't know why they never complet..."

I actually bought the two The Immortal Iron Fist: The Complete Collection TPB, since the Omnibus was so expensive. But if a reprint ever comes up, i will buy it anyway since i'm a sucker for Omnibuses. :)

I also did the same for X-Men: Age of Apocalypse (but it was actually 5 TPBs in this case).

[Sage]

Got it. That's what I do too!

[boymeetscomics]

I'm not sure if my top 3 wish items will ever get re-printed but miracles can happen.

1) X-Men Inferno HC
2) Iron Fist Omnibus
3) Brubaker Captain America Omnibus v1

[Blindzider, Moderator]

I think there is a good chance on Iron Fist when the show debuts.

They will reprint Brubaker Cap bits just a matter of when. I need that one as well.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

They did multiple printings of the first Cap Brubaker omnibus. I don't know exactly how many but I've heard anywhere from 5 to 7. They kept it in print for years. I wouldn't be shocked to see another printing but I wouldn't be surprised if it's years down the road either.

I need the Inferno OHC too. It sold poorly the first time around so I think it's iffy that we'll see a reprint.

I didn't buy the Iron First omnibus since they didn't include the Fraction part of the run. I have all the standard HCs.

[The Lion's Share]

The only books i'm buying now are the ones that i need to finish reading then i'll have everything. I've nearly read my whole collection now. I'll start selling them off when i can be bothered.

I just need to finish the following series:

Locke and Key
Lone wolf and cub
Irredeemable
GL
Scalped
Absolute Y the Last Man

[Blindzider, Moderator]

That has to be weird seeing the end. After that point of selling everything do you think you might pick something up if it interests you or there's no going back?

[The Lion's Share]

Blindzider wrote: "That has to be weird seeing the end. After that point of selling everything do you think you might pick something up if it interests you or there's no going back?"

Well after reading through most of my stuff it's given me a wider understanding and more precise understanding of what i like, so i think i will still pick up in the future, but i'll probably be that bit fussier.

Also because i'm so up to date i might wait a few years for writers to churn out some new stuff. I don't think i'll sell everything, i'll most likely sell all my Marvel omnibuses except Fantastic Four as i want to read that again and again.

I'll keep my Mike Mignola stuff, Lone Wolf and Cub and Invincible, because they are my favourites and i think i would re-read them.

[Blindzider, Moderator]

That's a good way to view it. I tend to only buy stuff that I know I like or are worth the investment. Sometimes I do just take a chance on the purchase based on reviews and recommendations and thankfully I haven't been disappointed.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Alistair, curious if your fav Fantastic Four Marvel omnibus volumes are the Hickman or the Stan Lee (though I guess there are also the John Byrne and Fraction volumes).

Did you pick up the Daredevil Bendis/Brubaker runs? Brubaker Cap? I know these two have been a couple of the mostly highly celebrated run in the last decade at Marvel (and two of my favorites as well).

Have you looked into Sweet Tooth? There are currently two deluxe volumes available with a third (and final I think) volumes coming early fall.

[The Lion's Share]

Hi. They are the Hickman run.

Yes I have all the DD omnibuses.

I haven't checked out sweet tooth yet. Worth it?

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Alistair wrote: "Hi. They are the Hickman run.

Yes I have all the DD omnibuses.

I haven't checked out sweet tooth yet. Worth it?"

Loved the Hickman FF4 run. Post Brubaker probably the best thing to come out of Marvel and my favorite Hickman anything so far.

I like to think Sweet Tooth is pretty good.

As far as ongoing monthly books I like Descender (same author as Sweet Tooth) but it's just getting ready to have the second TPB come out so no HC yet.

[The Lion's Share]

Relstuart wrote: "Alistair wrote: "Hi. They are the Hickman run.

Yes I have all the DD omnibuses.

I haven't checked out sweet tooth yet. Worth it?"

Loved the Hickman FF4 run. Post Brubaker probably the best thi..."

Yeah me too. It's a massive geek fest that run. I mean only hickman would come up with a pet Galactus hahaha. Unbelievable! Amazing.

I'll check out sweet tooth and descender.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Apparently Darwyn Cooke has cancer and it sounds pretty serious. :(

[Blindzider, Moderator]

Ah crap.

[Saugata]

Really sad to hear. He is a master of the craft. Hope he pulls through.

[Blindzider, Moderator]

Darwin passed away.

[Saugata]

May his soul rest in peace!
A sad day for all of us.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Blindzider wrote: "Darwin passed away."

That's really sad. :(

[Blindzider, Moderator]

I thought we could use this thread for just listing some things you would like to see collected. Here's my Batman list:

Batman Contagion/Legacy Omnibus
Paul Dini Batman Omnibus
Peter Tomasi Batman and Robin Omnibus or Absolute
Murderer/Fugitive Omnibus
War Games Omnibus
Batman and Son/Black Glove Absolute
Birth/Bride/Son of Demon Absolute

It wouldn't surprise me if a Snyder/Capullo Batman Omnibus came out once all the issues are out, although I'm not really interested in owning it.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

I bought all the Tomasi and Snyder Batman run HCs so I might not pick those up in omnibus but all the rest I would probably pick up. :)

[Blindzider, Moderator]

Relstuart wrote: "I bought all the Tomasi and Snyder Batman run HCs so I might not pick those up in omnibus but all the rest I would probably pick up. :)"

I'll give it some time but may eventually pick up the HCs. Volume 7 is finally available at my library so I can finish that series off soon.

[Aildiin]

I have single issues of most of the Snyder/Capullo run starting at issue 18 + the Court of Owls Absolute.

What I would really like them to do ( and I have a feeling it's coming) is a zero year Absolute and then I think I have everything I want from Snyder/Capullo.

Snyder's Joker was great but both the Joker stories are too short for an Absolute ( although I guess you could combine them).

[Jaroslav]

Infinite Crisis Omnibus... too expensive now, have to save for it :D Hope I will manage it soon as possible.

[Blindzider, Moderator]

I believe an absolute version is scheduled for later this year. Not sure if it will be everything or just the main series.

[Donovan]

My top three are the recently released Goon Library HC Volumes 1 and 2, and Absolute Batman Court of Owls. My other wish list books are Absolute All Star Superman, Absolute Batman Hush, Saga Deluxe HC Volume 1, Manhattan Projects Deluxe HC Volumes 1 and 2.

Also interested in the nonexistent Tomasi B&R omnibus, Batman and Son/Black Glove omnibus, Batman R.I.P. Absolute. As well as Batman The Black Mirror Absolute, The Dark Knight Returns Absolute (why are they waiting on these last two? I know they have the noir versions, but I'd rather have color.)

[Blindzider, Moderator]

There is an absolute dark knight but it is coupled with strikes back. I'm curious what they will do once the current one is complete.

[Jaroslav]

Blindzider wrote: "I believe an absolute version is scheduled for later this year. Not sure if it will be everything or just the main series."

I saw that, but I would prefer Omnibus to Absolute edition :)

[Donovan]

Blindzider wrote: "There is an absolute dark knight but it is coupled with strikes back. I'm curious what they will do once the current one is complete."

Yep. Not interested in owning TDKSA at all.

[Blindzider, Moderator]

Same here. I passed on it.

[XenofoneX]

01-Prince Valiant: Studio Edition

02-The Dark Knight Returns: Gallery Edition

03-Jim Steranko's Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Artist's Edition


-Donovan/Blindzider: I don't know if you're into them, but the DC/Graphitti Designs 'Dark Knight Returns' and 'Ronin' Gallery Editions are what I've been looking for. I avoided the Absolute for the same reason you guys did -- Strikes Back was utter tripe. The original art by Miller and Janson looks great, and it can be read just as easily as the TPB.

With all the talking heads and captions and busy, frenetic energy, reading the original art pages at the original 13" x 20" scale is a great way to appreciate it. It also sounds like I need to grab this before it sells out. I think it's going to go fast; the reg. edition is sold out on the Graphitti site after one week, but the variant is still up, as is the signed edition.

http://www.graphittidesigns.com/shop/...

I think it's still available on IST, but sometimes they leave out of stock books up too long. Hopefully, because their price is better.

http://www.instocktrades.com/TP/DC/BA...