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I just got the one volume edition of Jodorowsky and Moebius's The Incal that came out a few months ago. I have to say that I'm left wondering why I haven't read this sooner. It is amazing. Every page is breathtaking and the story is pretty snappy as well. I know it's well known over in Europe but this really needs more exposure in the US; it's brilliant. I'm also glad I popped over to Amazon to order it when I read about Moebius's passing last week. The prices have quadrupled since I bought my copy. I'm sure those will come back down though as time passes. While I'm on the subject the only way Amazon has to get the prequel is a superdeluxe, signed and number, slipcase, and sketch edition. Is it worth it even without Moebius's artwork for the story?
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Endless Mike posted:Look, I can believe you asking a girl out, but don't insult her by pretending you knocked her up. If she's changed the delivery date 8 times, she's probably the one pretending. Give her up, burts. It's for the best. edit: this is not advice I would ascribe to Flex Mentallo. Kissing that girl would be like kissing Thundergirl, burts. But it would just be like kissing her, not the real thing. Always wait for Flex Mentallo. I can't wait to see the new colors, have they released anything yet, besides the cover? bairfanx fucked around with this message at 14:50 on Mar 20, 2012 |
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Mar 20, 2012 14:38
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Random Stranger posted:I just got the one volume edition of Jodorowsky and Moebius's The Incal that came out a few months ago. I have to say that I'm left wondering why I haven't read this sooner. It is amazing. Every page is breathtaking and the story is pretty snappy as well. I know it's well known over in Europe but this really needs more exposure in the US; it's brilliant. I believe the prequel is going to be released in the same format as the Incal was - both were originally released by Humanoids as the stupid superdeluxe ones, then later by that other publisher. Aaaaand Amazon just pushed my Flex Mentallo date back.
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Mar 20, 2012 22:23
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paulnewmanseyes posted:I believe the prequel is going to be released in the same format as the Incal was - both were originally released by Humanoids as the stupid superdeluxe ones, then later by that other publisher. I hope so, but I don't see any sign of another version of the one volume Metabarons book which looks like it got the same kind of release...
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Mar 20, 2012 23:04
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paulnewmanseyes posted:Aaaaand Amazon just pushed my Flex Mentallo date back. This would be hilarious if it weren't so 
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Mar 20, 2012 23:50
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I'm kind of half-considering putting an order in for the Untold Tales of Spider-Man omnibus but know little about it beyond what Wikipedia told me. I know Kurt Busiek seems to be well-regarded but thought I'd see if anyone in this thread wanted to tell me if ordering it was a brilliant/terrible/'meh' idea before doing so.
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Mar 21, 2012 10:13
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Jeremys Iron posted:I'm kind of half-considering putting an order in for the Untold Tales of Spider-Man omnibus but know little about it beyond what Wikipedia told me. I know Kurt Busiek seems to be well-regarded but thought I'd see if anyone in this thread wanted to tell me if ordering it was a brilliant/terrible/'meh' idea before doing so.
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Mar 21, 2012 12:10
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If anyone comes across a copy of Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 4, I would be greatly interested in it. I have 1-3 and 5, but 4 is now OOP, afaik.
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Mar 21, 2012 12:25
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Marvel solicts are out. http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=37680 Books of interest: quote:MARVEL ZOMNIBUS HC The Aaron Hulk book is a bit of an odd choice for OSHC if you ask me. And seems a tad overpriced for the contents. What I do find strange is that Fraction's Defenders is straight to softcover, no Premiere version. Not that I mind that of course (Premiere HCs for "current" books are something I tend to avoid), it just seems to be going against Marvel's usual strategy. Looks like a quiet month for me anyway. I don't think I'll be picking up anything from DC or Marvel.
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Mar 21, 2012 12:47
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Is there really a $25 difference between the two market editions of the New Avengers omnibus? Is that normal?
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Mar 21, 2012 13:06
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So basically, you can either buy 1000 page books or 200 page books? I kind of miss the ~400 page OSHC format that allowed for a year's worth of material. I know these are still released but they somehow seem scarce. That being said, how was The Stand? I quite liked what they did with the Dark Tower.
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Mar 21, 2012 13:12
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Starsnostars posted:Is there really a $25 difference between the two market editions of the New Avengers omnibus? Is that normal? Didn't notice that, I assume it's just a typo though. But, hey, who the gently caress knows with Marvel anymore. PelvicNerve posted:So basically, you can either buy 1000 page books or 200 page books? I kind of miss the ~400 page OSHC format that allowed for a year's worth of material. I know these are still released but they somehow seem scarce. I know what you mean. The 12-or-so issues OSHC was definitely my format of choice but they have been very thin on the ground recently. Shameless fucked around with this message at 13:16 on Mar 21, 2012 |
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Mar 21, 2012 13:14
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May snag the Carnage book (goddammit!), but that's all that interests me from that list.
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Mar 21, 2012 13:32
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Am I right in thinking that the New Avengers omnibus contains the same as the first 3 OSHCs plus: AVENGERS (1963) #500-503 AVENGERS FINALE NEW AVENGERS AND THE FANTASTIC FOUR #1 But appears to be missing 'New Avengers: Custom #676: Army & Air Force' I already have the OSHCs on this one so I may have found an omnibus I won't be pre-ordering. Intrigued by the Hulk book though as I quite liked Aaron's Ghost Rider omnibus.
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Mar 21, 2012 14:37
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Jeremys Iron posted:Am I right in thinking that the New Avengers omnibus contains the same as the first 3 OSHCs plus: If you've got the first three OSHC's then I'd say you're safe to skip this Omnibus. Avengers 500-503 & Finale are in the Avengers Disassembled OSHC which can still be picked up fairly cheaply if you really want to have them. I think New Avengers / Fantastic Four #1 is one of those military things that was in the first New Avengers OSHC. As for Hulk.... I'm finding it really weak. Definitely the least interesting thing that Aaron's currently writing. The fact it's already had a smorgasbord of different, mainly lovely, artists really doesn't help its cause either. Shameless fucked around with this message at 16:02 on Mar 21, 2012 |
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Mar 21, 2012 14:54
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Can't come soon enough... Shame about the crossovers though
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Mar 21, 2012 20:52
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Shameless posted:Can't come soon enough... Cannot wait for that!
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Mar 22, 2012 10:16
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Jeremys Iron posted:Am I right in thinking that the New Avengers omnibus contains the same as the first 3 OSHCs plus: The Army custom comic is the same thing as "New Avengers & Fantastic Four #1".
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Mar 22, 2012 20:03
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I just received King City from Amazon, and now the page says it's up for review, "because customers have told us there may be something wrong with our inventory of the item, the way we are shipping it, or the way it's described here." Anyone know what this might be referring to?
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Mar 22, 2012 22:07
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Mine had some barely visible water damage and a page stuck together. It didn't interfere with my reading of the book, but I could imagine somebody complaining
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Mar 22, 2012 22:10
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Mr. Glum posted:I just received King City from Amazon, and now the page says it's up for review, "because customers have told us there may be something wrong with our inventory of the item, the way we are shipping it, or the way it's described here." Hopefully the gutter loss. 
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Mar 22, 2012 22:18
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I received my new Batman Year One Deluxe Edition and compared it to the Original Deluxe HC. The colors are extremely low resolution in the new HC and you can immediately tell when comparing the two. The inks are otherwise just as sharp in the new HC, and all of the extras (page for page, exactly the same as the Original Deluxe HC) are sharp at the new deluxe page size as well. I consider this an extreme technical error on DC's part and I hope they can fix this by creating a new printing.
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Mar 23, 2012 00:13
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David Mazz himself told you like 2 pages back not to buy it.
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Mar 23, 2012 00:15
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solidrooster posted:I received my new Batman Year One Deluxe Edition and compared it to the Original Deluxe HC. The colors are extremely low resolution in the new HC and you can immediately tell when comparing the two. The inks are otherwise just as sharp in the new HC, and all of the extras (page for page, exactly the same as the Original Deluxe HC) are sharp at the new deluxe page size as well. I consider this an extreme technical error on DC's part and I hope they can fix this by creating a new printing. David Mazzucchelli, the artist received his copies a few weeks ago and said it was full of problems and advised people to not purchase it.
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I know. I read his post too, but I wanted to see for myself because sometimes artists can be extremely crucial about they're own work. I preordered from Amazon and wanted to see if I would notice it myself. I took pictures, but the links don't work on this board. I guess the site I used to host was a no-no. Back to the point, it is extremely noticeable that the coloring is a low res digital file and not hand-painted like the original source.
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Mar 23, 2012 01:32
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I would think a guy with Eisners would know how a comic should look.
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Mr. Glum posted:I just received King City from Amazon, and now the page says it's up for review, "because customers have told us there may be something wrong with our inventory of the item, the way we are shipping it, or the way it's described here." One of two things: maybe people are thinking it's the old one or something and are complaining about it not being what they thought. Or two, and more likely: Amazon doesn't wrap it in anything and it's a paperback, so it's really easy for it to get hosed up in transit.
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Mr. Glum posted:I just received King City from Amazon, and now the page says it's up for review, "because customers have told us there may be something wrong with our inventory of the item, the way we are shipping it, or the way it's described here." The top of mines spine was a little hosed. International shipping though, so I kind of take what I can get.
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Mar 23, 2012 02:54
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gently caress. I'm going to have to shell out $150 for that The Stand omni.
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Mar 24, 2012 02:08
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As a DC fan, is my life complete without owning Paul Levitz's 75 Years of DC Comics tome? From what I've seen it's a glorified artbook, but still worth the purchase? I have to wonder where the hell I would store it, I don't have any shelves that sturdy...
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Hatter106 posted:As a DC fan, is my life complete without owning Paul Levitz's 75 Years of DC Comics tome? From what I've seen it's a glorified artbook, but still worth the purchase? The book is MASSIVE, but worth it. Great pictures, but also very insightful of the DC history, including the television and film influences.
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Hatter106 posted:As a DC fan, is my life complete without owning Paul Levitz's 75 Years of DC Comics tome? From what I've seen it's a glorified artbook, but still worth the purchase? Its a must purchase. The art is amazing and tons of detail on the history of DC that we are losing too fast as the golden age creators die. Note based on an Amazon fish, the following is coming out. Expanded from the Eisner Award - winning XL book, "75 Years of DC Comics", this new series hits the shelf at a reader friendly size with essays updated by author Paul Levitz and over 500 new images across five volumes. Thousands of covers and interiors, original illustrations, photographs, film stills, and collectibles have been reproduced using the latest technology to bring the story lines, the characters, and their creators to vibrant life, making this an invaluable reference for comics fans. http://www.amazon.ca/The-Golden-Age-DC-Comics/dp/3836535734/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2ONGU5LXZJYJ0&colid=P2CZS1XUN7NL
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bairfanx posted:One of two things: maybe people are thinking it's the old one or something and are complaining about it not being what they thought. Or two, and more likely: Amazon doesn't wrap it in anything and it's a paperback, so it's really easy for it to get hosed up in transit.
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wildlele posted:Note based on an Amazon fish, the following is coming out. Thanks for posting that, hadn't heard anything about this before.
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wildlele posted:Its a must purchase. The art is amazing and tons of detail on the history of DC that we are losing too fast as the golden age creators die. Note based on an Amazon fish, the following is coming out. I didn't know that they were doing this. Presumably the next four volumes will be the Silver Age of DC Comics, Bronze Age, Stupid Age, and Modern Age.
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Today I went to Ikea and bought an Expedit. I made the choice to get a 4x4. I still have a bunch more stuff to put in it and it's already half full.  Should have gone for the 5x5
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Apropos of nothing, omnibu the lack of which I cannot fathom why: Hulk by Greg Pak Herc by Greg Pak Runaways (I know there was a rumour about this one) Brand New Day (and this one) Captain Britain and MI:13 Agents of Atlas Punisher Max Punishermax
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paulnewmanseyes posted:Apropos of nothing, omnibu the lack of which I cannot fathom why: Hulk by Pak is a given, I dunno about Herc. Runaways would have happened if the film hadn't been binned. BND was supposed to happen to coincide with the new film. CB I doubt and AoA kept flopping so I'd be shocked if that happened. We'll eventually see a Jason Aaron Punisher Omni, I don't know about the Ennis stuff at this point.
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Rhyno posted:Hulk by Pak is a given, I dunno about Herc. Runaways would have happened if the film hadn't been binned. BND was supposed to happen to coincide with the new film. CB I doubt and AoA kept flopping so I'd be shocked if that happened. We'll eventually see a Jason Aaron Punisher Omni, I don't know about the Ennis stuff at this point. drat, I've basically been waiting for an AoA omni. It would fit so well in the drat thing. So would CB. Both the right length, self contained, but with enough little one shots and stuff to throw in and make it seem like a good buy.
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