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    Quote Originally Posted by SJNeal View Post
    The fact that we have so many damn Star Wars and Conan Epics blows my first theory outta the water, so maybe it's about quantity of content? There's only like 4 or 5 books to complete each series, not 10+ like nearly every other series with an Epic line...?
    Yea I don't think that is it. I mean power man and iron fist only have four books. Black Widow two maybe one more. Tomb has 5 books. The only thing I can think of is possibly the content is a little more mature, so when they labeled them they made them complete collections to separate them from the Epic line. But later on when Conan comes out they said Epic is a better brand so lets just make it Epic even if its more mature. Just a guess.

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    I think my shock at the price of the Ultimate Spider-Man reprint on "Cheapgraphicnovels" indicates I've been out of the game too long. I believe it's at $75.
    Hoping the IST price is closer to $60.

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    CONAN THE BARBARIAN: THE ORIGINAL MARVEL YEARS OMNIBUS VOL. 8
    Written by CHRISTOPHER PRIEST & VAL SEMEIKS with ALAN ZELENETZ
    Penciled by VAL SEMEIKS with VINCENT GIARRANO & ANDY KUBERT
    Covers by ARTHUR ADAMS & GEOF ISHERWOOD
    In the late '80s, artist Val Semeiks took the reins on Conan the Barbarian injecting a powerful new energy into the series. Semeiks' work was a force multiplier for the latter half of Christopher Priest's era-defining run. Together, they crafted one of the greatest Conan epics of all time, a massive storyline building issue #200 and a showdown with the Devourer of Souls. As the Devourer reveals his final gambit, drawing upon the power of the Elder Gods, Conan must seek aid from one whose name even he dreads: Thulsa Doom! Also featuring the return of Red Sonja, the acclaimed "Heku Trilogy" and early work by Andy Kubert, this is one Omnibus you don't want to miss! By Crom! Collecting CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1970) #195-213 & ANNUAL (1973) #12 and THE OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE CONAN UNIVERSE (1986) #1.
    624 PGS./Rated T+ …$125.00
    ISBN: 978-1-302-93434-7
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    CONAN THE KING: THE ORIGINAL MARVEL YEARS OMNIBUS VOL. 1
    Written by ROY THOMAS, DOUG MOENCH & ALAN ZELENETZ
    Penciled by JOHN BUSCEMA & MARC SILVESTRI with ERNIE CHAN, RON FRENZ, RUDY NEBRES & ALAN KUPPERBERG
    Covers by KAARE ANDREWS & JOHN BUSCEMA
    Conan the barbarian…the thief…the mercenary…Conan the king! A new era of begins in adventures set after Conan has deposed the tyrant Numedides to become ruler of Aquilonia. But Conan on the throne is still Conan. The savage action that made him a comic book legend fills page after page while palace intrigue adds a new level of drama with Queen Zenobia and heir to the throne Prince Conn taking prominent roles. Old nemeses like Thoth-Amon return, while mystical prophecy ties Conan to the first king of the realm. Each issue is a double-sized extravaganza with scripts by the godfather of Conan comics Roy Thomas, Doug Moench and Alan Zelenetz and artwork by John Buscema and then-up-and-comer Marc Silvestri. All hail King Conan! Collecting KING CONAN (1980) #1-19.
    776 PGS./Rated Mature …$125.00
    ISBN: 978-1-302-94665-4
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    YOUNG AVENGERS BY HEINBERG & CHEUNG OMNIBUS
    • Written by ALLAN HEINBERG, ZEB WELLS, ED BRUBAKER, BRIAN REED, ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA, PAUL CORNELL, KEVIN GREVIOUX, MATT FRACTION, CHRIS YOST & SEAN MCKEEVER
    • Penciled by JIM CHEUNG, ANDREA DI VITO, STEFANO CASELLI, PACO MEDINA, HARVEY TOLIBAO, ALINA URUSOV, MARK BROOKS, MITCH BREITWEISER, ALAN DAVIS, TAKESHI MIYAZAWA, MAHMUD ASRAR & MORE
    • Covers by JIM CHEUNG
    • Acclaimed TV veteran Allan Heinberg and superstar artist Jim Cheung's YOUNG AVENGERS collaborations bookend this volume of the team's earliest adventures! When the Avengers disband, costumed teens Patriot, Wiccan, Hulkling, Iron Lad, Hawkeye and Stature unite to fill the gap. Their first order of business: surviving the wrath of Kang the Conqueror! But when Wiccan's powers spiral out of control, the team must find the one person who could help: the Scarlet Witch, who might be his mother! Plus: The Young Avengers meet the Runaways and reckon with the superhuman Civil War, the Skrulls' Secret Invasion and Norman Osborn's Dark Reign! Collecting YOUNG AVENGERS (2005) #1-12, YOUNG AVENGERS SPECIAL #1, CIVIL WAR: YOUNG AVENGERS & RUNAWAYS #1-4, YOUNG AVENGERS PRESENTS #1-6, SECRET INVASION: RUNAWAYS/YOUNG AVENGERS #1-3, DARK REIGN: YOUNG AVENGERS #1-5, SIEGE: YOUNG AVENGERS, AVENGERS: THE CHILDREN'S CRUSADE #1-9, AVENGERS: THE CHILDREN'S CRUSADE – YOUNG AVENGERS, YOUNG AVENGERS #1 DIRECTOR'S CUT and material from UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #526.
    • 1056 PGS./Rated T+ …$125.00
    • ISBN: 978-1-302-93389-0
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    WOLVERINE OMNIBUS VOL. 2 [2nd PRINTING]
    Written by PETER DAVID, ARCHIE GOODWIN, JO DUFFY, WALTER SIMONSON, LOUISE SIMONSON, ALAN DAVIS, MARV WOLFMAN, ERIK LARSEN, MICHAEL HIGGINS, HOWARD MACKIE & MORE
    Penciled by JOHN BUSCEMA, JOHN BYRNE, GENE COLAN, KLAUS JANSON, BARRY KITSON, BILL JAASKA, JON J MUTH, KENT WILLIAMS, HOWARD CHAYKIN, MIKE MIGNOLA, ALAN DAVIS, ERIK LARSEN, ROB LIEFELD, DAVE ROSS, PAUL RYAN & MARK TEXEIRA
    Covers by JIM LEE, JOHN BYRNE & BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH
    The best there is, by some of comics' greatest talents! Wolverine and Havok are drawn into a web of espionage in Russia! An old friend's death leads Logan to Nick Fury, but what is the surprising secret under the new Scorpio's mask? On the cutthroat island of Madripoor, Wolverine and Jessica Drew take on an evil cult that plans to raise an ancient demon! Wolverine battles an unexpected foe in the jungles of the Savage Land — but when he follows a trail of tainted cocaine to Central America, can a young revolutionary help a sick and infected Logan survive against Tiger Shark? Plus: Wolverine crosses paths with Spider-Man, Hulk, Ghost Rider and more! Collecting WOLVERINE (1988) #11-30, HAVOK & WOLVERINE: MELTDOWN #1-4, WOLVERINE/NICK FURY: THE SCORPIO CONNECTION, WOLVERINE: THE JUNGLE ADVENTURE, WOLVERINE: BLOODLUST and material from MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS (1988) #38-71.
    1248 PGS./Mature …$125.00
    ISBN: 978-1-302-94513-8
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    ULTIMATE X-MEN OMNIBUS VOL. 1
    Written by MARK MILLAR, CHUCK AUSTEN & GEOFF JOHNS
    Penciled by ADAM KUBERT, ANDY KUBERT, TOM RANEY, TOM DERENICK, ESAD RIBIC, CHRIS BACHALO, KAARE ANDREWS, BEN LAI, RAY LAI, DAVID FINCH & AARON LOPRESTI
    Covers by ADAM KUBERT
    The series that catapulted Marvel's mega-popular mutants into the 21st century! In ULTIMATE X-MEN, Mark Millar and Adam Kubert — joined by a standout lineup of blockbuster artists — reinvented Cyclops, Jean Grey, Wolverine and more for a new era. Now, at last, their entire world-building run is collected in Omnibus form! Led by Charles Xavier, the X-Men are teens trained to use their genetic gifts to keep the peace between mutants and humans! But they're not ready for what's coming! Meet the Ultimate Universe's versions of Proteus, the deadly son of Professor X…the Phoenix, Jean's dark alter ego…and the master of magnetism, Magneto! See the X-Men go to war with their world's equivalent of the Avengers, the Ultimates! And get to know your favorite mutants all over again! Collecting ULTIMATE X-MEN (2001) #1-33 and #1/2 and ULTIMATE WAR #1-4.
    1280 PGS./Rated T+ …$125.00
    ISBN: 978-1-302-94635-7
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    THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN OMNIBUS VOL. 1 [5th PRINTING]
    Written by STAN LEE & STEVE DITKO
    Penciled by STEVE DITKO & JACK KIRBY
    Covers by ALEX ROSS & JACK KIRBY
    In 1962, in the pages of a series slated for cancellation, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko created one of the most enduring icons in American popular media: the Amazing Spider-Man! Turning the concept of a super hero on its head, they imbued the young, guilt-ridden Peter Parker with the fantastic powers of an arachnid and the fantastic pressures of an everyday teenager. The combination was pure magic. In 40 issues of web-slinging, wisecracking wonderment, Lee and Ditko built the foundation for decades of Spidey spectaculars: girl trouble, bill trouble, the Daily Bugle and a cast of friends, family and foes unlike any other! Now, experience the entire Lee/Ditko Spider-Man run in one gorgeous volume! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #1-38, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1964) #1-2, STRANGE TALES ANNUAL #2 and material from AMAZING FANTASY (1962) #15 and FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #1.
    1152 PGS./All Ages …$125.00
    ISBN: 978-1-302-94563-3
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    DAREDEVIL BY CHIP ZDARSKY: TO HEAVEN THROUGH HELL VOL. 3 OHC
    Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
    Penciled by MARCO CHECCHETTO, FRANCESCO MOBILI, MIKE HAWTHORNE, MANUEL GARCIA & CHRIS MOONEYHAM
    Cover by MARCO CHECCHETTO
    Better the devil you know — or the one you don't? Matt Murdock continues to struggle with his demons, but he had better do it fast — because Hell's Kitchen is burning, and his enemies aren't inclined to give him any more time to heal. As Typhoid Mary and Bullseye make their murderous presence known once more, Matt makes a surprising stand with a shocking outcome — and a new Daredevil must rise! Elektra Natchios is a woman without fear, but does the world's deadliest assassin have what it takes to be a hero and guardian for the city? Her new job is hard enough with Wilson Fisk as mayor and a cadre of lethal villains at his command, but how will Elektra react when the terrifying King in Black plunges the world into darkness? Collecting DAREDEVIL (2019) #21-30 and DAREDEVIL ANNUAL (2020) #1.
    264 PGS./Rated T+ …$44.99
    ISBN: 978-1-302-94511-4
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    AVENGERS BY JASON AARON VOL. 3 OHC
    Written by JASON AARON
    Penciled by STEFANO CASELLI, LUCIANO VECCHIO, DALE KEOWN, ED MCGUINNESS, FRANCESCO MANNA & MORE
    Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
    Ghost Riders at war — and Starbrand reborn! Robbie Reyes wants to finally get rid of the flame-headed monster that lurks inside him. So it's time to do the common-sense thing: perform an exorcism on his car. The only problem is that Johnny Blaze, the original Ghost Rider and current king of Hell, has plans of his own! Now, it's Ghost Rider vs. Ghost Rider in a wild race through the deepest depths of the underworld, while the Avengers fight for their lives against their own Celestial headquarters…possessed by a hell-damned soul! Then, when a mysterious new wielder of the Starbrand unleashes cosmic chaos, some of the mightiest figures from beyond the stars come searching. The Avengers must suit up and head into space, but can they keep the Starbrand out of the wrong hands? Collecting AVENGERS (2018) #22-30.
    208 PGS./Rated T+ …$39.99
    ISBN: 978-1-302-94515-2
    Trim size: 7-1/4 x 10-7/8

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    MARVEL SUPER HERO CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS GALLERY EDITION OHC
    Written by BILL MANTLO, MARK GRUENWALD, STEVEN GRANT, STEVE ENGLEHART & TOM DEFALCO
    Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR., AL MILGROM, BOB HALL & MORE
    Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
    The first-ever Marvel event series receives the extra-sized treatment it deserves! When the Grandmaster plays a game of cosmic chess against Death herself, Earth's super heroes become the pawns! If the Grandmaster wins, his brother the Collector will be restored to life. But if he loses, Death will claim a bitter price! Each side selects twelve champions from across Earth to do battle for the fragments of the golden globe of life. But this clash of Marvel titans comes with unexpected twists and turns — and several surprising new combatants! Then, months later, the fallout of the contest leads to a life-and-death saga pitting two teams of Avengers against one another — and a truly lethal Legion of the Unliving! Collecting MARVEL SUPER HERO CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS #1-3, WEST COAST AVENGERS ANNUAL #2 and AVENGERS ANNUAL #16.
    168 PGS./Rated T …$44.99
    ISBN: 978-1-302-94503-9
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    STRANGE ACADEMY: FIRST CLASS OHC
    Written by SKOTTIE YOUNG
    Penciled by HUMBERTO RAMOS
    Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS
    The sensational spellbinding series from Skottie Young and Humberto Ramos is given the hardcover treatment — printed in both color and black and white! Doctor Strange has opened the doors of the Marvel Universe's first school for sorcerers — and young people from all walks of life with an aptitude for magic are brought together in New Orleans to study under the tutelage of Strange, Brother Voodoo, the Ancient One, the Scarlet Witch, Magik, Daimon Hellstrom and all your favorite Marvel mages! From mindful Mindless Ones to pan-dimensional games of tag, the Strange Academy sure lives up to its name. But the students' first field trip will light a fuse that's going to blow up in a big way! Collecting STRANGE ACADEMY #1-6.
    312 PGS./Rated T+ …$44.99
    ISBN: 978-1-302-94575-6
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    MARVEL MASTERWORKS: CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 14 HC
    Written by ROGER STERN with JOHN BYRNE, BILL MANTLO, MIKE W. BARR, CHRIS CLAREMONT, DAVID MICHELINIE, JIM SHOOTER & AL MILGROM
    Penciled by JOHN BYRNE with MIKE ZECK, GENE COLAN, LEE ELIAS & ALAN KUPPERBERG
    Cover by JOHN BYRNE
    Captain America is the people's choice in a timeless run by Roger Stern and John Byrne! These legendary creators begin their Cap adventures with the Machinesmith and his army of robot replicas. But Steve Rogers soon winds up in an even tighter spot: a race for the presidency?! Next, Batroc is back, with Mister Hyde and Cobra by his high-jumping side! The Stern/Byrne run concludes with a timeless tale of horror from Captain America's war-torn past as the vampiric Baron Blood seeks to conscript Cap into the army of the undead — plus a 40th anniversary celebration that explores Cap's all-American origin! This top-shelf Masterworks also includes a return appearance by all-time great Cap artist Gene Colan and the beginning of Mike Zeck's iconic run! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #247-260.
    328 PGS./Rated T …$75.00
    ISBN: 978-1-302-93314-2
    Trim size: 7 x 10
    MARVEL MASTERWORKS: CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 14 HC — VARIANT EDITION VOL. 327 [DM ONLY]
    328 PGS./Rated T …$75.00
    ISBN: 978-1-302-93315-9
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    MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN VOL. 5 HC
    Written by ROGER STERN & BILL MANTLO with DAVID ANTHONY KRAFT & MARV WOLFMAN
    Penciled by ED HANNIGAN & JIM SHOOTER with JOHN BYRNE, GREG LAROCQUE, BOB HALL, JIM SHERMAN, ALAN WEISS, MARIE SEVERIN & KEITH POLLARD
    Cover by FRANK MILLER
    Roger Stern's seminal writing run concludes, and Bill Mantlo returns for a fan-favorite second stint! After a run-in with the Jack O'Lantern, Spider-Man must protect Marla Madison — noted scientist and J. Jonah Jameson's one true love — from the deadly Will-O'-the-Wisp! The Ringer menaces Spidey's world in a tale drawn by John Byrne, setting up a double-sized issue featuring Stern's retelling of Spider-Man's origin! Then, Mantlo pits Spidey against a cavalcade of his deadliest rogues: Kraven, Electro and the Molten Man! And in one of the most timeless tales in SPECTACULAR history, teen-runaways-turned-heroes Cloak and Dagger make their debut! Plus: An Annual that takes Spidey to the "Dark Side of the Moon" with Man-Wolf! Collecting PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #56-66 and SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #3.
    352 PGS./Rated T …$75.00
    ISBN: 978-1-302-93340-1
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    It's taken about three years for Marvel to put out eight Conan omnis, but after 20 years, we're still only on volumes four & five for characters like Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men. Nothing against Conan, but why not get their top characters released at the same rate?

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