tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post771081250453034541..comments2024-03-27T21:12:28.287-05:00Comments on Collected Editions: DC Trade Solicitations for August 2014 - Batman Anniversary editions, Arkham Asylum, Zero Year, Gordon of Gotham, Martian Manhunter, Harley Quinncollectededitionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14698269790653953645noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-88290425010227460282014-05-26T09:18:54.824-05:002014-05-26T09:18:54.824-05:00I'll be getting Wonder Woman vol. 5 for sure, ...I'll be getting Wonder Woman vol. 5 for sure, possibly Earth 2 vol. 4 as well.Craig MacD.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08071554327560004181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-23424525940296972192014-05-26T08:11:56.892-05:002014-05-26T08:11:56.892-05:00Marvel: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=ar...Marvel: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=52933<br /><br />*The Secret Service HC—The trailers for the upcoming film look promising, and while I’ve had my issues with Millar, he’s usually at his best when he’s working in his own universe. Plus it’s Dave Gibbons on art duties, which is always a good thing.<br /><br />*Marvel 75th Anniversary Omnibus TP—Have you sent in your selections for this book? If not, make sure to get them in before the end of the month. There are some things that I’m sure will get in—“This Man, This Monster”, something from the Phoenix Saga, Gwen Stacy’s death—but if they take my advice and include “Thunderbolts” #1, they’ll get my attention.<br /><br />*Deadpool: Dracula’s Gauntlet HC—That’s quite a lot of money to charge for an Infinite comic, especially one whose first issue could be found in many FCBD bags. It’s a good story and it sets up the foundation of Deadpool’s wedding.<br /><br />*Ms. Marvel: No Human TPB—It’s Marvel’s most-talked-about title of the year, and deservedly so. Kamala Khan’s religious beliefs aren’t a gimmick, but rather a key part of her character, making her feel far more fleshed-out than I ever expected.<br /><br />*Fantastic Four Epic Collection: The World’s Greatest Comics Magazine TPB—Okay, now all the weird numbering and even these collections’ existence start to make sense. They’re TPB versions of the omnibuses… or color versions of the Essentials if you want to think of it another way.<br /><br />*She-Hulk Vol. 1: Law and Disorder TPB—I was initially trade-waiting for this title, but I decided to grab the first four issues on Comixology after the whole David Goyer debacle. It’s a great series and one I’ll definitely review in the near future.<br /><br />*X-Men: Asgardian Wars TPB—It’s sad that they didn’t use this new printing as an opportunity to add in the “What If… the New Mutants were stuck in Asgard?” issue. C’mon, Storm becomes Thor in that issue! Either way, it’s a story worth reading.<br /><br /><br />Dark Horse: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?id=52832&page=article<br /><br />*Action Philosophers! HC—The first volume of this book has been in my “to review” queue for literally years, but I’ll wait a bit longer to get this full collection. It’s the most fun you’ll ever have reading* Ayn Rand. (*about)<br /><br />*Predator vs. Judge Dredd vs. Aliens HC—That high-pitched squeal you hear in the background is me geeking out about this. Between the creative staff, the concept, and just the fact that it’s long out-of-print AVP stuff, I’m not sure I’m happier about.<br /><br /><br />IDW: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=52936<br /><br />*Walt Simonson’s Manhunter and Other Stories Artist’s Edition HC—I’ll take a guess and say that the Batman story included here is the classic “Dreadful Birthday, Dear Joker!” (which as it turns out introduced the BANG! gun/harpoon gag). These collections are why it pays off for artists to keep all of their old drafts.<br /><br />*Transformers IDW Collection Phase 2 Volume 1 HC—In plain terms, this is a hardcover of the first “MTMTE” and “RID” trades. These are usually oversized and have some good extras to make up for the price hike.<br /><br />*Judge Dredd: Mega-City Two TP—My interest was piqued by some of the covers on this series, and it sounds like enough of a departure from the regular “Judge Dredd” to be worth a look.<br /><br />*Monster and Madman TP—If Steve Niles weren’t writing it, I’d laugh off a series which can be described as “Frankenstein vs. Jack the Ripper”. He makes it worth consideration.<br /><br /><br />Image: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=52949<br /><br />*Nothing’s really standing out for me this month.<br />doug.glassmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018711097234509826noreply@blogger.com