Marvel Collected Editions

[ummJayden]

That's a rough one. As you mentioned, that gap between Mutant Massacre and Fall Of The Mutants needs to be filled. And something to include the first issues of X-Factor from right before Mutant Massacre. A Silver Surfer Omnibus containing 1-33. And not a gap filler, but I'd love a 90s What If omnibus containing the first 30 or so issues.

Was more meaning what the next Omni/OHC would be for the Uncanny X-Men.

[kryptonix]

Thank you for your recommendations! Also thanks to Nateallen30 for the Cosmic Comics recommendation; I'll be sure to check it out!

[Mr`Orange]

Ha, don't let me spoil it for you. I thought it was a stinker but if you're a fan of Bendis' X books or Aaron's WatXM then you might enjoy it more.

I read the first couple of issues of Bendis' All New X-Men and actually enjoyed it, it's why I ordered the OHC's of his run, as for Aaron I loved his Scalped but his Original Sin was so very bad.

[Mr`Orange]

I thought Infinity was pretty much the perfect event! Great art, great story, proper (in story) consequences. I just wish other writers would aspire to such heights.

Infinity was amazing, it was a Hickman book, so that is expected.

[Dr. Jay]

Since we are namechecking stores in this thread---anybody got a good recommendation for Chicago? Interested in a large tpb or hardcover stock. TIA

[Balakin]

Whenever they get around to finishing the Earth War (or whatever it's called, I always forget) mini the whole Prophet run is being released in two HCs.

awesome! thanks!

[Peter Parker]

I do want to encourage everyone looking for rare oop's not to overlook the obvious. I find a lot of OOP books sitting collecting dust as whats left of the "big box" bookstores.

[Bri]

I do want to encourage everyone looking for rare oop's not to overlook the obvious. I find a lot of OOP books sitting collecting dust as whats left of the "big box" bookstores.

Check used book stores too! I recently visited a shop that used to carry new comics and graphic novels and is now strictly used books/records. Mixed into the boxes of back issue comics I found first printing copies of the FLASH Terminal Velocity and Return of Barry Allan trades. Both in like new/VF condition, $5 each. They were bagged so their were no stickers on the books, not even remainder marks. It never hurts to dig around.

[Canucked]

I do want to encourage everyone looking for rare oop's not to overlook the obvious. I find a lot of OOP books sitting collecting dust as whats left of the "big box" bookstores.

Check used book stores too! I recently visited a shop that used to carry new comics and graphic novels and is now strictly used books/records. Mixed into the boxes of back issue comics I found first printing copies of the FLASH Terminal Velocity and Return of Barry Allan trades. Both in like new/VF condition, $5 each. They were bagged so their were no stickers on the books, not even remainder marks. It never hurts to dig around.

That's the fun of collecting. I love finding books and deals and trades. Ebay and Amazon take the fun (and too much money) out of finding old books.

[Johnatellodi]

I really feel like omnibus collecting has dragges out the ocd side of me. I can't relax with those hefty Ultimate Spider-Man and New X-Men omnibus collections sitting on my shelf waiting to sag/collapse.
I've actually bought second copies of each only to sell them off. Now I sit here debating whether or not to re-order backup copies.
I need some new piece of mind that will stick. Either that or backup copies .

[legion_quest]

Its a lot easier collecting in America. Here is the UK, we have hardly anywhere for hidden gems to hide.

Which sucks.

[Iron Fist]

Its a lot easier collecting in America. Here is the UK, we have hardly anywhere for hidden gems to hide.

Which sucks.

Even online collecting is easier. There's OOP books going or £20+ on UK amazon/eBay and they're going for like $3 on US eBay but then you're completed f'ed over by international shipping.

[legion_quest]

Even online collecting is easier. There's OOP books going or £20+ on UK amazon/eBay and they're going for like $3 on US eBay but then you're completed f'ed over by international shipping.

Yeah, I have a friend who just moved to America, so I was thinking I might get him to buy some stuff and then send it over once there is enough to make the shipping worthwhile

[mrjohnnykid]

It's impossible living in Australia. The currency and shipping are a killer Plus no comic shops.

[Flight]

It's impossible living in Australia. The currency and shipping are a killer Plus no comic shops.

Yeah, us brits do have it alot easier than australia/nz, we shouldn't complain.