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[TechnicalBarbarity]

the first 10 or so issues are some of the best books Image released in the early-mid 90's, then it just got fucking ... weird, to say the least. He definitely has a unique art style that got crazier as the series progressed.

Have you seen the MTV oddities/liquid TV series of The Maxx?

 

[CiG]

I feel like maybe I have... but I can't be sure if it's just because I know about it and probably seen clips/images from it around. Any good?

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

I feel like maybe I have... but I can't be sure if it's just because I know about it and probably seen clips/images from it around. Any good?

yea, it perfectly nailed the first 10+ issues and felt like the comic book had literally came to life. It had its own unique style of animation too. The storyline is pretty dark and deep while still being humorous and quirky at times ...

... lol, that's some @Slammed level shit right there.

 

[CiG]

lmfao!

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

Dude at my shop tracked down a bunch more of the Marvel Comics Presents Wolverine covers by Sam Kieth for me!

A Daredevil/Punisher book from my favorite duo of all time (Miller/Jansen) and a Jim Lee Punisher/Wolverine book that i had never even heard of ...

And the two sweet Alex Ross covers for Spawn #301 that i'd been looking for ...

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

dollar bin finds from last week ...
The first Terminator book from Dark Horse ...

this ones a blind buy. Weird avant-garde comic with some interesting art..

 

[Oblivious Maximus]

dollar bin finds from last week ...
The first Terminator book from Dark Horse ...

this ones a blind buy. Weird avant-garde comic with some interesting art..

Do report back on Blood. Always been curious just never got around to it.

 

[CiG]

Married with Children comic book? What the fuck I need that.

 

[TageRyche]

I used to have the two regular Daredevil issues you showed in your post.

I finished reading the graphic novel Near Death, Vol. 2 and the trade paperback collection of the new Marvel Comics series Savage Sword of Conan in the last couple of days.

But my state has shut down all non-essential businesses so the comic shop is closed. Plus with Diamond not shipping any product as of this past week until the corona virus thing abates, it's going to be a while before we see new material.

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

@TageRyche hey dude i found a a huge lot of the old marvel Conan books on ebay. Mostly from #100 through 200 and a few in the #60's-70's. About 90 books for $85. Worth it?

 

[TageRyche]

@TageRyche hey dude i found a a huge lot of the old marvel Conan books on ebay. Mostly from #100 through 200 and a few in the #60's-70's. About 90 books for $85. Worth it?

Kind of depends on the condition and just how much you want the books. I'd be tempted myself if I didn't already have the material. It is basically a dollar a book. If you have a store near you with bargain bins you might be able to pull some out of them, but might not be likely that you could snatch up so many issue at once for a relatively cheap cost.

But check on the condition of the books first.

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

Kind of depends on the condition and just how much you want the books. I'd be tempted myself if I didn't already have the material. It is basically a dollar a book. If you have a store near you with bargain bins you might be able to pull some out of them, but might not be likely that you could snatch up so many issue at once for a relatively cheap cost.

But check on the condition of the books first.

i actually meant about 85 books for $95. Only thing kind of stopping me is that the book seem to be in somewhat rough shape. Pics in spoiler ....

Spoiler

 

[TageRyche]

@TechnicalBarbarity - Are you buying for reading purposes or collecting purposes? And I have to say that I'm a little surprised that the books aren't bagged and boarded. For me, I won't buy books that aren't bagged and boarded off of eBay. And I generally buy just to read the books not for building a peerless collection.

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

@TechnicalBarbarity - Are you buying for reading purposes or collecting purposes?

both, i read everything i buy and i also plan on adding these to my collection.

Not to sound like a prick or anything, but why would you be worried about bags and boards if you're only in it for reading and dont care about collecting?

Are these easy to find issues? Should i hold of on finding ones in better condition r are some of these key books? Do you have any Conan books you'd be wiling to sell?

 

[TageRyche]

Any comics you are planning on keeping should always be bagged and boarded. When I say I don't collect, I mean that I don't go seeking out high grade copies of stuff. It doesn't mean that I don't have a lot of comics.

Some of the issues are probably easier to find than others, it probably depends on how much access you have to back issue bins whether at a store or a show.

And don't let me talk you out of a purchase. If you want to buy it, BUY IT! Your opinion is always the one you should put the most stock in.

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

Any comics you are planning on keeping should always be bagged and boarded. When I say I don't collect, I mean that I don't go seeking out high grade copies of stuff. It doesn't mean that I don't have a lot of comics.

Some of the issues are probably easier to find than others, it probably depends on how much access you have to back issue bins whether at a store or a show.

And don't let me talk you out of a purchase. If you want to buy it, BUY IT! Your opinion is always the one you should put the most stock in.

yeah i was asking because youre probably more familiar with the prices for these books and if some of them are key issues or whatnot. I want the books, but im not sure i want to spend that much on them and im not sure if i'll be able to find them for cheaper. Basically im just wondering if this is a deal i should pass up on or not.

and i could have sworn you've said previously that you're just a reader and not a collector, which is why i was a little confused. What you're describing is pretty much an investor/speculator, not a collector.

 

[TageRyche]

I should clarify. I have comics. It is a collection sure, but it's just stuff that I like and want to read. I protect them with the bags and boards because that's what you should do if you want to keep the books in decent condition regardless of whether your creating an archive collection or just like me and buy the stuff I like to read and presumably keep.

If you have the money, I'd take the deal and you can probably mark off a ton of books on your want list. If you aren't sold on laying out the cash, then I'd say wait. But yes, you might not be able to find all that much at once unless you get to go to a show of some sort or have a store near you with a really good bargain bin.

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

If you have the money, I'd take the deal and you can probably mark off a ton of books on your want list. If you aren't sold on laying out the cash, then I'd say wait. But yes, you might not be able to find all that much at once unless you get to go to a show of some sort or have a store near you with a really good bargain bin.

most of the stores dont look like they're going to survive through this
"pandemic" bullshit, so im not sure im gonna be able to hit up all those dollar bins i love flipping through. decisions decisions

 

[TageRyche]

most of the stores dont look like they're going to survive through this
"pandemic" bullshit, so im not sure im gonna be able to hit up all those dollar bins i love flipping through. decisions decisions

Yeah, it is looking tough for the comics industry as a whole. I see creators doing special auctions for stuff with the proceeds to benefit a fund for shops but who knows what that will accomplish in the end. I haven't heard anything from my store which is part of a small chain in the region but I hope they are going to be okay.

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

@CiG