Marvel Collected Editions

[Cerd the nerd]

For what it's worth, I just wanted to offer my appreciation to both DarkBeast and Kodave for their enormously helpful recent posts on (respectively) Hickman and possible omnibus discounts.

It's posts like these that make this thread so invaluable.

Not on topic but I just HAVE to ask.

Are you originally from the UK or do you get repeats of Rainbow in Australia?

I always loved Zippy but especially George!

Happy days ...

[Legion564]

Does anyone know why the Miller Daredevil Companion is so expensive? I thought companions were usually cheaper and not important.

[Canucked]

You've just been Canucked, Canucked. I'm so proud of myself for coming up with that.

Canucked up. Love it.

[Joyus]

I'm with you. After I saw those pictures - it looked like it had been through a war after one read - I said, forget it. I'd probably get it for $15, but that's it.
That said, the book - even when it does eventually sell out - isn't going to get anywhere near $100 or $150 in a couple of years on Ebay. There are just some books that such so bad that when they're gone, it's more "good riddance" rather than "I have to have it."
That's going to be one of them.

I think my decision was compounded by the fact that i haven't caught up with reading so there's no point adding that to the pile especially when there are other event books (AvX) still sitting there when i should have cancelled

[Cerd the nerd]

Not really; it's not an omnibus. Simple as that.

Yes, it doesn't have the 'Marvel Omnibus' white lettering on a red background at the top of the spine.

So technically, it's not an Omnibus.

But, you know, some OHC's are exactly the same as an Omnibus, except they don't say so on the spine.

E.g. X-men Fatal Attractions, X-men Fall of the Mutants, Avengers vs X-men Companion, etc.

[BungleBonce]

Not on topic but I just HAVE to ask.

Are you originally from the UK or do you get repeats of Rainbow in Australia?

I always loved Zippy but especially George!

Happy days ...

Ha ha. I am from the UK, yeah, but my wife is Australian. I just asked and she says she knows what Rainbow is but doesn't think it was on TV here. Key part of my upbringing, obviously. Glad to find another aficionado!

Anyway... Back on topic, has anyone in Australia got their Alias reprint yet? Mine has long since dispatched but still no sign of it. Bookworld is so slow with delivery on new releases, it drives me crazy. I have even wondered if the dispatch notices are BS and they actually ship them a week or two later.

[Thesanmich]

So tomorrow is the last day to use the 15% off B&N coupon...still on the edge on whether to use it or wait for a bigger one to drop in the coming weeks, thoughts guys?
I could see myself abusing this sale quite a number of times if clearance/black friday disappoints.

[Ivan P91]

Does anyone know why the Miller Daredevil Companion is so expensive? I thought companions were usually cheaper and not important.

Happy to be corrected if I'm wrong, but I believe it's because it's out of print. It wasn't reprinted when the main omni was.

[lvizzz]

Does anyone know why the Miller Daredevil Companion is so expensive? I thought companions were usually cheaper and not important.

Yeah, being OOP is the main thing, with pretty much all books, so prices for HC or OHC editions are just stupid, like Punisher Max vol 4, or even American Vampire vol 3 - 80 pounds for new book, crazy! Plus it contains one of the best Daredevil stories, The Man Without Fear, got it in HC and it's awesome stuff

[victorxd1999]

Yeah, being OOP is the main thing, with pretty much all books, so prices for HC or OHC editions are just stupid, like Punisher Max vol 4, or even American Vampire vol 3 - 80 pounds for new book, crazy! Plus it contains one of the best Daredevil stories, The Man Without Fear, got it in HC and it's awesome stuff

Correction, it contains two of tte best Daredevil stories ever told. Born Again is easily the best Daredevil story ever.

[lvizzz]

Correction, it contains two of tte best Daredevil stories ever told. Born Again is easily the best Daredevil story ever.

Hm, ok, didn't read Born Again, know nothing about it. I'll wait for TV series, there is a small chance that book will get reprint.

[victorxd1999]

Hm, ok, didn't read Born Again, know nothing about it. I'll wait for TV series, there is a small chance that book will get reprint.

It's generally considered the best Daredevil story, maybe even one of the best comics in general. I highly recommend giving it a read someday. Best Miller comic by far.

[lvizzz]

It's generally considered the best Daredevil story, maybe even one of the best comics in general. I highly recommend giving it a read someday. Best Miller comic by far.

Really?! Better than Sin City? Better than Dark Knight or Year One?

[victorxd1999]

Really?! Better than Sin City? Better than Dark Knight or Year One?

In my opinion and that of some others, yes. Of course, "best of" is an opinion so not everybody will agree but I think it's the best Miller comic and I'm not the only one. Dark Knight Returns is more important though

[Dayle88]

I think Born Again and Year One are equal ,except Daredevil is a better character, just above DKR. Man Without Fear has a vibe to it that just makes it easy to read over and over again. I actually googled mental/nervous breakdowns and it made Born Again that much more authentic because I had some trouble (wrongly) thinking that a person can't go from extremes so quickly.

I still think Miller's first run is up there as one of the greatest of all time. From the point when he takes over writing it just gets better and better.