Recent hauls or just collections in general
>>81165103
Did you get it graded or did you buy it like that?
>>81165123
Got it graded. I've never bought pregraded
>>81165123
You can take them to comic convention were they can be graded that's were most people get them or have them ship to get graded
There was some people who were having question on how to handle and keep your books so here's some tips for everyone who is interested
A cool, dry and stable environment is ideal. Temperatures of 16-19˚C and a relative humidity of 45-60% are recommended. If it is difficult to achieve this within the home, try to achieve a stable environment with a relative humidity of less than 60%; above this, mould and insects can flourish. This normally means keeping books away from direct heat sources such as radiators, sources of moisture such as damp external walls, and avoiding storage in attics, garages or basements where temperature and humidity fluctuate, where pests may be a problem and where leaks and floods are relatively common.
Try to protect books from direct light, especially daylight which can be particularly damaging. Light damage is irreversible.
Store books neatly, upright on bookshelves and do not allow them to lean sideways and become distorted. If possible, books should not come into contact with unsealed wood which can release organic acid vapours. Line shelves with conservation board (acid-free) to avoid this problem.
Make sure that there is good air circulation, for example avoid pushing books to the back of a shelf. This will reduce the risk of condensation and mould developing.
Try to store books of a similar size next to each other so that the volumes are properly supported. Use book ends for support if necessary. Large books are best stored horizontally.
Avoid the temptation to pack the shelves tightly as this will make the books vulnerable to damage when you are removing and replacing them from the shelves.
>>81165103
Are you the guy who just stole all the JLA and X-Men comics?
>>81165281
Was thinking about getting the Kiss Compendium for my father; it's about thirty bucks at the local record shop. Worth it?
I really liked the first two trades of Generation Hope, so today I bought Messiah CompleX and Second Coming at my LCS, and ordered the last trade, as well as The Birth of Generation Hope TPB.
also Elektra: Assassin
I'm ready for this crazy ride.
>>81165405
It's massive good paper I would say yea go for it I got it for 25 from my lcs but it's worth it for 30 it's a fun read
So what are you guys currently reading?
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>>81165103
splendid
>>81165662
I'm working on stuff from the library: Sandman, BPRD 1946-1948, and Abnett Guardians of The Galaxy. Still got a ton of stuff to read on my own shelf and April's almost here.
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On average how long do IST orders take to deliver?
>>81165732
For me, somewhere between 1 and 2 weeks, usually around 10-12 days
>>81165756
Alrighty, thanks anon!
i just have a bunch of random single issues. pleb shit i am
>>81165103
>>81165114
>>81165251
Why would you get these graded? Not being a dick, just curious.
>>81165662
This is my to read pile right now my back log is huge but I am slowly chewing through it >>81165718
How are the iron fist complete the paper good and is it a fun read
>>81165792
hey we all started there buddy.
>>81165103
>grading
I'm sure those will be worth a pretty penny in the future anon. ;^]
>>81165281
>dmz
>Y
>sandman
>golden age shit
>52 omni
Shit taste bud.
>>81165662
>capes and contemporary image books
Boring
>>81165792
Yep
>>81166963
Don't you have record store to loiter in, hipster?
>>81167072
Sorry pal, not a hipster I just don't have shit Taste unlike you.
>>81167144
>having opinions at all
Come on man
>>81167167
Is this some meme im unaware of?
Go read some quality shit then talk to me faggot.
>X-men
>from 90's
>grading
>>81167280
>grading at all
Only faggots who don't want to read there books grade.
>>81167247
What is quality shit in your opinion?
>>81167327
Don't cast stones if you don't know the difference between their and there.
>>81167144
You dropped your trip, vollsticks.
I'm assuming op slabbed that book because it's the first appearance of Omega Red. I'm sure he'll end up in one of the movies because they are running out of villains.
>>81165281
>The Dark Tower Omnibus
My nigga.
>>81167329
Definitely not anything you own
>>81167403
>grammar Nazi
You got me bud good job,
>>81167427
Nah I hate that faggot, all name/trip fags are attention whores with daddy issues
Maybe more /a/ or /p/, but this is all 4chan.
>>81167641
Fuck off, if it isn't /co/ related don't post it.
>>81167588
If you're so sure, why don't you enlighten us? Or will it just drive home the point that you're handlebar mustache having faggot?
I got a few omnibuses on clearance at my LCS recently. Roger Stern Spider-Man for $50 and Volume 2 of Stan Lee Fantastic Four for $30. Usually $125 and $100.
Nothing to write home about, but here we are.
I've never really bought TPB's before, so I figured I'd start with these. I have the last 10-15 issues of Nightwing, so there are mainly to have the hole story.
Anyone have any recommendations? I was thinking of grabbing some Flash next week.
>>81169190
Geoff Johns run on Flash is good, both the original run with Wally and later when he brought Barry back. You can get the Barry stuff easy enough since it's only a few trades worth(Flash: Rebirth, Dastardly Death of the Rougues, Road to Flashpoint, and Flashpoint) . The Wally stuff is way longer and as the 3 omnibuses are out of print and super expensive secondhand, it might be better to pick up the trades they just started releasing as they come out (Only The Flash by Geoff Johns Book 1 so far)
>>81165662
letter 44
ghostbusters international
>>81169190
I like the ManaBooch run on Flash. And of course there's Johns' run as well.
>>81169652
>>81170085
Thanks, anons! I'll post an update next week with what I get.
>>81165103
Is it possible to get comics graded at cons like San Diego Com con? I was thinking of getting X-Men #5 with Jim Lee cover graded for nostalgic reasons, but not sure if I want to take the trouble or not. Never done it before.
>>81167641
Nice been meaning to pick it up aswell >>81167583
You know it nigga it's a good read same with the gun slinger >>81166963
Then post your stuff hipster or you don't buy anything because you just a fagot hipster talking about taste yet have never read anything
>>81173140
Projecting much
>>81173462
Hey men I already posted my stuff why don't stop shit posting and show us your superior taste
>>81174167
Never said I had superior taste just said you had bad taste, so choke on a fat one faggot
>>81174282
Yet you keep on shit posting on a recent pick up and shelf thread with nothing to offer yea way to go kid you got me
>>81174334
>tell it like it is
>that's shitposting
Nice pal
Why does DC not put out a Superman Truth omnibus/ collection instead of smaller HCs with only Action, Superman/Wonder Woman, Superman, and Superman/Batman?
>>81174697
Probably because its a new story. Give it time and they might.
>>81165281
Why are 5/6 of the Hellboy collections still in shrink wrap? Also looks like there's a bunch of random stuff still shrink wrapped...you buying things just to display them? Why?
>>81167280
Now it's worth $1 instead of 50 cents.
>>81175399
I put the plastic back on because they collect every fiber of dust in my house so to keep them clean I leave them on but that's only the hellboy stuff everything else doesn't have it
>>81175661
Ok cool, good reason.
>>81171071
Personally, if the comic isnt really worth anything getting it graded is just a waste of money especially if you just like the cover, spend some money on a nice frame instead that will keep it relatively safe and hang it on the wall
that cover kicks ass btw.
>>81175661
Yeah thats the only thing about those HB Library editions... the fabric on the outside is a massive dust magnet
2 bucks from a thrift store. They had 4 copies, 2 were completely mangled, one had a damaged spine, and then there was this one.
Got this as a valentine's day gift. It's pretty cool, but to be honest I actually just wanted to read the comic and I think she misunderstood
>>81177344
Still pretty cool though
>>81177344
its a cute gift from a bf/gf, i got all the missing issues from my ultimate x-men run from an ex one time, it wasnt about the value it was the effort and thought that mattered
How much does it cost to have a book graded? Not that I have anything worth grading, just curious.
It's about twice this now but everything is in storage so haven't gotten a recent pic
still no shelf, everything not in the top image is currently sitting in 5 boxes in my closet
also not pictured are the 3rd and 4th jack staff volumes and hot potatoe by marc bell
>>81179398
I'd kill for an Invincible cameo in Venture Bros. like they had a cameo in Invincible as some sort of a mutual tribute.
>>81179398
Greetings fellow Texan. Nice to see I'm not the only one to take whatauger number cards
>>81179488
I've been reading through Creepy Presents Richard Corben and I love it, I hope he puts out collections of his underground and self published stuff someday
>>81179891
I'd like them to reprint Den.
And see if Marvel could bring him back in for another run on Ghost Rider. Perhaps a mini series.
>>81179891
hopefully but he's been talking about it for years and nothing has ever happened from it, I think I heard of a fantagor book coming back in 2012 for example
>>81166963
Alright, I'll bite. What do you find interesting? Why don't you post your shit? I'm always up for some recs, but something tells me you're the type of guy who just wants to criticize others without receiving any criticism in return.
>>81166178
I'm not the best judge of paper quality, it's not really something I care about, so you may want a second opinion on that. As for the story, it's pretty cool; Brubaker, Fraction, and Aja are great visual storytellers and that's apparent within the first couple pages. While it's a little confusing if you're jumping into Iron Fist for the first time like I was, it's a nice combination of mythos, kung fu tropes (in the form of a tournament) and superhero junk. Plus the last two issues of Brubaker and Fraction's run are just fantastic. For the Swierczynski half, I recommend you don't blind buy if possible. I enjoyed it myself but ymmv plus the art is janky as hell in some points.
>>81179935
>I'd like them to reprint Den.
Yeah especially the Heavy Metal stuff. I found the 10 issue series of Den form the 90's that's pretty good. One of the back ups is Corben doing his best Vaughn Bode impression
>>81179488
>The furry trap
>>81176933
Thanks, homie. Seriously, I am taking your advice seriously.
>>81181107
Are you serious?
>>81181107
Can't tell if serious but I have a few somewhat inexpensive comic sized frames in my front hall and just change out books every so often when i have a couple new ones I really like
>>81180990
>every time
>>81182219
I kinda want to frame up my copy of Ninjak #1. Just so I can look at it and ask myself, "What would Colin King do?"
>>81179799
Oh yeah Its 42 I had to do it, it goes with my Hitchhikers books and my Don't Panic towel
Is the The Black Casebook worth picking up to read before I read Morrison's Batman?
>>81183470
its nowhere near required reading for Morissons Batman stuff, if thats what you mean...
>>81183560
I more just want to read some golden age stuff as flavor stuff for the run.
>Mighty Thor Omni by Simonson
>$150
yay or nay?
>>81184522
Do it. That's one of the better prices I've seen it at since it went OOP.
What should I get, lads?
Blacksad reprints by DH, a signed copy of Kabuki, Absolute Justice, Crisis omnibus, From Hell or should I just save money and order a couple Cerebus volumes or Hellboy Library editions off of Amazon?
I also ordered a collection of the Batman: Vampire stuff by Moench and Kelley
>>81165103
for some reason, I love this type of coloring a lot more than anything I've seen recently.
>>81165103
It's not signed, and it's quarter bin material regardless. Why on earth would you get it graded?
Anyways, on eBay someone won X-men 1-26, 47-66, and Giant Size + 84-108, custom bound. Several books were mostly reprints (1, and 14-26 mainly), but the rest were original. The books themselves were in bad condition, but they could easily be restored and the gutter loss wouldn't be too terrible since silver age titles had gutter to spare. For only $665 it was a steal - I was increasing the bidding in the last minute around $400, but it jumped in the last five seconds. I think it easily would have been worth it though.
What I got on Saturday.
>>81185342
From Hell and Hellboy. Maybe Cerebus too.
>>81186743
Is the From Hell companion worth it?
I'm running out of space on my bookcase, anons. What bookcases would you bruhs recommend? Would like at least 5 shelves and can order it off amazon.
>>81186844
Can't make your own or buy one locally?
>>81186863
Not all of us are carpenters, anon. And it's easier and cheaper ordering online.
>>81186768
I haven't read it but if you're interested in reading the scripts and looking at early sketches then go for it.
There was a sale in 2013 where it was for $3 only http://comicsalliance.com/top-shelf-3-dollar-sale-2/. There might have been other sales after that one and maybe there will be one this year too even though they fused with IDW.
>>81186959
I'll save myself the hassle and just buy the one in the bookstore near my uni.
Which should I get first though. Cerebus or Hellboy? I only have enough money left for one of either after buying From Hell. And thanks.
>>81186932
The effort of making it is it's own reward, Anon! Plus you'd learn something useful.
>>81187018
Are you going to get the companion? You could also get the slipcase edition that has both both of them, though there's also going to be a hardcover edition coming out in September.
Probably Hellboy since Cerebus is harder to get unless you want to buy from resellers.
Currently reading DC One Million Omnibus.
>>81187073
Might not get the companion honestly, and thanks man. This was informative.
>>81187144
>Alien Legion
Holy shit! Never thought I'd actually see someone owning those. How's the quality and do you know what comics are collected exactly? I've been contemplating about those AL books, but I could never find any opinions about them from fellow /co/mrades.
>>81184522
That omnibus is recolored. Might want to get the trades instead.
>>81187364
Those use the same recolors, you'd have to get the old thor visionaries trades that highlight simonsons run
>>81187350
Great comic. The story really picks up with Chuck Dixon and Larry Stroman on the book (starting from v2).
The Dark Horse collections are cheap but also tiny. 6.1 x 0.7 x 9 inches (smaller than a regular-sized floppy). Although the art is untouched and the text is still readable at the smaller size.
Omnibus 1 collects v1 issues 1-11
Omnibus 2 collects v1 issues 12-20
Alien Legion: Dead and Buried (Titan) collects v2 issues 1-12 (of 18)
>>81187432
Yeah, I've been reading those. They looked nice. I guess the recolors aren't so bad.
>>81187627
the right is the original?
that looks like a printing error.
>>81187627
Holy crap that's awful. Get it together Marvel.
>>81188434
>>81188557
Yeah, the one on the right is the old one.
>browsing ebay for comics for the first time
anything I need to know before buying? So far I've learned:
>use Gixen for sniping
>buy from user rating above 99.6
Recently got into collecting keys. Here's some of what I have right now. The omnibus I picked up a few days ago.
>>81175512
I laffed
Why is fucking Amazon canada so fucking shitty
>>81165103
I just picked up the first 5 issies of The Vision based on everyone saying its so good. And holy shit is it ever. I saw thatthat guy was going to kill his son a few pages in advance but it didnt lessen the blow. It was like those slow horror scenes that is inevitable but still horrific
>>81189669
It's a great series. Looking forward to the trades to come out. Or if it does well enough, an OHC. The art deserves it.
>>81165281
>Judge Dredd vol 3
>>81167144
>(You)
Not to start this shit again, but is it bad to get Miracleman recolored HCs?
I mean what other option do we have at this point?
>>81193649
I would just torrent the originals
>>81194298
but muh shelves?
>>81194419
Track down the originals and pay an arm and a leg for them. You can do whatever you want obviously, I'm just saying I wouldn't buy Marvel's version because I see no reason to own something that looks ugly and inferior to me and I'd rather just not have it at all than compromise
>>81186844
>>81186863
>>81187018
Oh anons I made mines this bad boys from left over wood prime and painted them black they came out ok try you'll find it's easier and fun >>81165281
>>81165377
Not gonna spam my collection for the third time in as many days but found this in a bookshop a few weeks back and forgot I'd bought it
>>81193649
I don't have a problem with the recoloring. The newest one had more thought to it than the previous jobs. Sadly has censored some of the language in the Miracleman series.
>>81193649
Where does the bottom left come from?
