tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post2042744967509399819..comments2024-03-27T21:12:28.287-05:00Comments on Collected Editions: DC Trade Solicitations for May 2014 - Damian: Son of Batman, Larfleeze, Starlin's Stormwatch, Soule's Swamp Thing, JH Williams's Batman, Showcase Presents the Great Disaster collectededitionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14698269790653953645noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-32802693101604521172014-03-11T09:34:35.387-05:002014-03-11T09:34:35.387-05:00I also hoped those pages would be included in the ...I also hoped those pages would be included in the DC One Million Omnibus, but they unfortunately weren't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-29257666351332027622014-03-11T09:29:26.554-05:002014-03-11T09:29:26.554-05:00Well it makes sense those 2 pages would be cut out...Well it makes sense those 2 pages would be cut out, Batman and Superman just start making out - it's crazy! <br /><br />No apparently it has something to do with kicking off JLA One Million. Not sure why they'd cut the pages out, but are they included in the One Million Omnibus, I wonder?Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13858465228077926840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-27704697425750844102014-03-11T01:15:54.357-05:002014-03-11T01:15:54.357-05:00They show Wonder Woman coming back to the team and...They show Wonder Woman coming back to the team and Hippolyta leaving, followed by the arrival of Justice Legion A from the 853rd century. DC One Million #1 picks up from that cliffhanger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-87026237812047664502014-03-10T15:44:40.930-05:002014-03-10T15:44:40.930-05:00What are the last two pages of issue #23 that get ...What are the last two pages of issue #23 that get omitted in so many places?collectededitionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14698269790653953645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-13834418708171258032014-03-08T14:13:16.012-06:002014-03-08T14:13:16.012-06:00Here's a content comparison. First, the origin...Here's a content comparison. First, the original JLA TPBs:<br /><br />- New World Order: JLA #1-4<br />- American Dreams: JLA #5-9, minus the last two pages of #9<br />- Rock of Ages: JLA #10-15, plus the last two pages of #9<br />- Strength in Numbers: JLA Secret Files #2 (lead story only), New Years Evil: Prometheus and JLA #16-23, minus the last two pages of #23<br />- Justice for All: JLA #24-33<br />- World War Three: JLA #34-41<br />- Tower of Babel: JLA #42-46, JLA Secret Files #3 (lead story and epilogue) and JLA 80-Page Giant #1 (just two short stories to pad the book out)<br />- Divided We Fall: JLA #47-54<br />- Terror Incognita: JLA #55-60<br /><br />The Deluxe HCs:<br /><br />- Vol. 1: JLA #1-9 and JLA Secret Files #1 (lead story only)<br />- Vol. 2: JLA #10-17, New Year's Evil: Prometheus and JLA/Wildcats<br />- Vol. 3: JLA #22-26, #28-31 and #1,000,000<br />- Vol. 4: JLA #34 and #36-41, JLA: Earth 2 and JLA Classified #1-3 <br /><br />The new TPBs:<br /><br />- Vol. 1: JLA #1-9 and JLA Secret Files #1 (the lead story and the two back-ups)<br />- Vol. 2: JLA #10-17, JLA Secret Files #2 (lead story only), New Year's Evil: Prometheus and JLA/Wildcats<br />- Vol. 3: JLA #18-31, minus the last two pages of #23<br />- Vol. 4: JLA #32-46<br />- Vol. 5 (out in June): JLA: Heaven's Ladder and JLA #47-60<br /><br />As you can see, even the new TPBs are missing some stuff. I'm still buying them, but I'm keeping my old Tower of Babel TPB because of the content from JLA Secret Files #3. And if you want the last two pages of JLA #23, the third deluxe HC is still the only collection that includes them, and reportedly even that issue's digital version omits them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-41969723419416507492014-03-07T11:08:44.170-06:002014-03-07T11:08:44.170-06:00I heard that the new trades are including the Secr...I heard that the new trades are including the Secret Files and stories from the 80pg giants that were not in the earlier printings of the trades or the deluxe HCs - at least, the solicitations for Vol 1 of the paperback editions said so. Are there any 'missing' stories included in the later volumes? I have heard that the Secret Files stories which significantly tied in to the 'Tower of Babel' storyline have been omitted from JLA Vol 4. I have all the earlier trades as well, so looking whether there is anything that should make me pick up the new paperbacks.Aalok Madhusudan Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14837619279211378828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-85956680773887128422014-03-05T22:50:33.886-06:002014-03-05T22:50:33.886-06:00I forgot to add that JLA vol. 4 also includes two ...I forgot to add that JLA vol. 4 also includes two fill-in issues by Waid (#32-33), the first of which was co-written by Devin K. Grayson.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-15116745829608767412014-03-03T23:48:35.064-06:002014-03-03T23:48:35.064-06:00I'm glad I got all the old JLA trades Morrison...I'm glad I got all the old JLA trades Morrison-Waid. Unfortunately there's no point to getting any after that.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105824639464431432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-37193079526178737172014-03-02T10:15:22.148-06:002014-03-02T10:15:22.148-06:00They also omitted the Secret Files and 80-page spe...They also omitted the Secret Files and 80-page specials that were in the original TOWER OF BABEL paperback. Disappointing.SAIDESTROYERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17497866804136726652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-80782199491868558682014-02-26T21:34:52.177-06:002014-02-26T21:34:52.177-06:00In addition to Tower of Babel, JLA vol. 4 includes...In addition to Tower of Babel, JLA vol. 4 includes the last 7 issues of Morrison's run and two fill-in issues written by J.M. DeMatteis and D. Curtis Johnson. It doesn't include the JLA: Earth 2 graphic novel.shagamuhttp://mbbforum.com/mbbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-10551456306368626642014-02-26T11:05:41.653-06:002014-02-26T11:05:41.653-06:00Can anyone tell me what JLA vol 4 (the softcover p...Can anyone tell me what JLA vol 4 (the softcover predecessor to Vol 5 listed above) contains? I really want Tower of Babel in my collection but want to know what else is in that book? Is the Earth 2 one-shot in there?<br /><br />Swamp Thing is the only book I'm interested in from the above. I'm hearing good things about Larfleeze, but for me too much of him isn't for me.<br /><br />And as someone mentioned above, I wonder when they'll either release a Batman Inc Omnibus or a Batman Inc New 52 Deluxe containing the entire 1-13 run.Avishek Chatterjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16783133029362943554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-5135785245690182072014-02-25T16:53:34.564-06:002014-02-25T16:53:34.564-06:00My one gripe is that there aren't any special ...My one gripe is that there aren't any special features listed for that "Marvels" apart from an Alex Ross art gallery. If you're going to charge that much for five issues, at least include some in-process drawings and scripts like they have in the IDW Artist Editions. Maybe they'll announce some extras soon?doug.glassmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018711097234509826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-50036250693768025122014-02-25T13:46:41.064-06:002014-02-25T13:46:41.064-06:00If the point of those TPBs is to reprint the whole...If the point of those TPBs is to reprint the whole JLA series in chronological order, then Morrison's JLA Classified arc (which is set some time after Kelly's run) should not be in volume 4, but I agree about Earth 2.shagamuhttp://mbbforum.com/mbbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-18105874027838591312014-02-25T13:18:21.065-06:002014-02-25T13:18:21.065-06:00Oh yeah, baby! Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale: Yellow, Bl...Oh yeah, baby! Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale: Yellow, Blue and Gray HC must be mine. <br /><br />I'm still thinking about Marvels. I'm stoked for having that book in an oversized volume, but $200 is pushing. Although I have to admit that the Adamantium Editions are way bigger and better than DC AbsolutesXavicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635218594820077469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-47774743265806941182014-02-25T11:43:55.483-06:002014-02-25T11:43:55.483-06:00Agreed! They could have waited to the start of Wai...Agreed! They could have waited to the start of Waid's run and release a couple of big books. Heck, they could have released the first 4 with the same contents of the deluxe books, and THEN released a JLA by MARK WAID omnibus!!SAIDESTROYERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17497866804136726652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-66409572663145823492014-02-25T11:41:45.637-06:002014-02-25T11:41:45.637-06:00I'll wait for that one to come out in softcove...I'll wait for that one to come out in softcover.SAIDESTROYERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17497866804136726652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-14809837791430331422014-02-25T11:20:43.769-06:002014-02-25T11:20:43.769-06:00Thanks guys. I must have completely missed it in ...Thanks guys. I must have completely missed it in Marvel's solicitations for April.Waynenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-15049660779669716212014-02-25T11:11:25.297-06:002014-02-25T11:11:25.297-06:00Wayne, it's out in April dude
http://www.amazo...Wayne, it's out in April dude<br />http://www.amazon.com/Superior-Spider-Man-2-Dan-Slott/dp/0785154485/<br />Saint Walkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-91146407585474726312014-02-25T10:53:33.724-06:002014-02-25T10:53:33.724-06:00Hmm... I would've predicted Volume 2 to come o...Hmm... I would've predicted Volume 2 to come out in May to tie into the release of "Amazing Spider-Man 2". I'll keep a look out for it in June. The Deluxe hardcovers aren't the fastest produced; the one for Deadpool came out about a year after the trades within it were released. doug.glassmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018711097234509826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-4221629085000221112014-02-25T10:28:58.763-06:002014-02-25T10:28:58.763-06:00Doug, have you heard of any more Superior Spider-M...Doug, have you heard of any more Superior Spider-Man Deluxe HCs coming out? I really enjoyed Volume 1, which collects Amazing Spider-Man #s 698-700 and Superior Spider-Man #s 1-5, and would like to continue getting deluxe versions to match it on my shelf rather than getting the trade paperback volumes. I haven't heard or seen anything that indicates that a Volume 2 is on the way, though.Waynenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-35040068211600033752014-02-25T10:11:03.806-06:002014-02-25T10:11:03.806-06:00The JLA trades are starting to really piss me off....The JLA trades are starting to really piss me off. The hardcover for volume 4 had Morrison's Earth 2 and his JLA: Classified arc. The softcover does not include it. Why not put them in there instead of Waid's first arc?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-21101356585489263992014-02-25T09:52:09.711-06:002014-02-25T09:52:09.711-06:00nothing really stood out for me, either. i'll ...nothing really stood out for me, either. i'll wait and place my order from this month's solicits next month.<br /><br />the Showcase Presents looks good, as does the Demon series, Red Hood, and Swamp Thing, maybe JLA. <br /><br />some rumors going around on CBR that the Showcase Presents are done with the ones solicited over the past few months. hope that's not the case. i really enjoy reading them. Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04449783353273386972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-61024052148252099442014-02-25T09:49:04.532-06:002014-02-25T09:49:04.532-06:00Still waiting for some type of announcement with B...Still waiting for some type of announcement with Batman Inc. Deluxe collecting the whole 2nd Volume, with Chris Burnham fill in pages redrawn which I think he alluded to. Hopefully that pops up over summer. @kukheartJohn Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08041372144991975782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-83471233435877235012014-02-25T09:02:23.328-06:002014-02-25T09:02:23.328-06:00Valiant: http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/02/18/va...Valiant: http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/02/18/valiant-solicitations-for-may-2014/<br />• I’ve decided to add some more publishers to the monthly round-up, starting with a new personal favorite, Valiant. (“Archer and Armstrong” and “Quantum and Woody” are amazing.) <br /><br />• Harbinger Wars HC—This was the first major crossover of the new Valiant, and while the Harbinger and Bloodshot titles aren’t my personal favorites, reading “Unity” has gotten me interested.<br /><br />Dark Horse: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=50966<br />• Robocop vs. The Terminator HC—This is just glorious. I’m kind of amazed that this mini by Frank Miller and Walt Simonson has never been collected before. The artist’s edition sounds cool too, but I’m not sure anything can beat the one for “Alien”.<br /><br />• The Star Wars TP/HC—As much as I’m looking forward to this, I’m not paying twice as much just to get an extra issue. I’ll grab the TP and get issue 0 online.<br /><br />IDW: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=50974<br /><br />• The X-Files: Conspiracy HC—I’m mostly getting this for the “Transformers” issue, but consider this: a book actually exists featuring the Crow and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles within it simultaneously.<br /><br />Image: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=50954<br /><br />• Nothing’s standing out for me from Image, although it’s weird that there are no hardcovers coming out in May from them at all. doug.glassmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018711097234509826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-46941899114000629162014-02-25T09:01:38.439-06:002014-02-25T09:01:38.439-06:00Marvel: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=ar...Marvel: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=50979<br />• Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale: Yellow, Blue and Gray HC—These three graphic novels are often considered to be some of the best Daredevil, Spider-Man and Hulk stories, respectively. Jeph Loeb has lost a lot of his prestige, but this omnibus-ish edition should still hold up.<br /><br />• Marvels: The Platinum Edition HC—Y’know, if you’re going to charge $200 for this, why not put in the “Eye of the Camera” mini-series as well? Or even “Ruins”? I really don’t get the appeal of this at all; just get the original trade, it’s well worth it.<br /><br />• Avengers Assemble: The Forgeries of Jealousy TP—Speaking of “Ruins”, Warren Ellis is Kelly Sue DeConnick’s collaborator on this final volume. It’s since been supplanted by “Avengers World”.<br /><br />• Amazing X-Men: The Search for Nightcrawler TP—This is all Matthew Vaughn’s fault for putting Azazel in “X-Men First Class” in the first place. If not for that, we could have all forgotten about him and Austen’s “Uncanny X-Men” run. Instead, not only am I going to probably get this interesting looking book, but it’s also given me the impetus to finally review “The Draco”. In the words of Norman Krasner: ungh.<br /><br />• Revolutionary War TPB—This crazy jumpstart of Marvel’s dormant British properties is worth a look just for the Death’s Head stuff. <br /><br />• All-New X-Factor Vol. 1: Not Brand X TPB—So Peter David has a stroke and Marvel announces the cancellation of “X-Factor”… only for David to relaunch the title with a new aim and a few new characters. Well-done, Marvel. Here’s hoping David’s health stays steady.<br /><br />• Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Prelude TPB—Normally I don’t get the movie prelude trades, but since the collections for Abnett and Lanning’s series are a nightmare to figure out (just about all of them are part of other crossovers), this might be a good place to start.<br /><br />• Devil Dinosaur by Jack Kirby: The Complete Collection TPB—I’ve never been the biggest Kirby fan; I appreciate him, but things like “The New Gods” never really grabbed my attention. But put a cave-boy on a gigantic red dinosaur and somehow, you’ve got magic. For a full-on mindscrew, read this directly after reading “Nextwave”. <br />doug.glassmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018711097234509826noreply@blogger.com