Comic Book Fans....

[fossen]

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fossen, or anyone else that read them,
how was the Seven Soldiers issues? I was thinking of going back and picking them all up. Do you need to read all 7 minis or can you just pick some? How related are they to each other. Does the order you read them in make much difference?

Seven Soldiers was fantastic, really. You could definitely read them apart from one another, but there are clues and hints in each book that refer to the others - they stand alone, but work best together. I'm not sure on order - I read them as they came out.

The first the TPBs are available, you might try those instead of the original series.

BTW, seems like theres a great deal on a Ultimate Spiderman hardcover which has the 1st 39 issues (or six TPB's) in it for 60 bucks.

Here's a link for the first 6 TPBs (3 hardcovers) for $40 ... a fantastic deal:

http://talesofwonder.com/product-exec/product_id/43296/category_id/34/sc/1,21,34

Though, if you really want a TPB, I would recommend The Ultimates. That hardcover is what got me back in comics, really. And the Grant Morrison X-Men hardcovers.

[Streets]

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Seven Soldiers was fantastic, really. You could definitely read them apart from one another, but there are clues and hints in each book that refer to the others - they stand alone, but work best together. I'm not sure on order - I read them as they came out.

The first the TPBs are available, you might try those instead of the original series.



Here's a link for the first 6 TPBs (3 hardcovers) for $40 ... a fantastic deal:

http://talesofwonder.com/product-exec/product_id/43296/category_id/34/sc/1,21,34

Though, if you really want a TPB, I would recommend The Ultimates. That hardcover is what got me back in comics, really. And the Grant Morrison X-Men hardcovers.

Good lookin out on the links!

Thanks man, I'm browsing some other titles on the site as well.

Have you ordered from this site b4, if so, how is it?

[Streets]

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Well, I hope this site is good (prices are great!!)

I was gonna drop 60 (plus tax and shipping) on that spidey hardcover at Amazon/Borders.

Now, instead, for 61.09 (after tax and shipping) I got the same book split into 3 hardcovers (much easier to carry!), AND I got The Ultimates hardcover vol. 1 per your reccomendation (it was 20.99 on that site).

Thanks to you I basically got the Avengers for free. Essentially 8 TPB's for 7.75 each ($1.17 per issue).

[SPTO]

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Here are a couple other sites to buy comics/TPBs from

Mile High Comics I've dealt with them 3 times and have never had a problem.

Popular Comics I haven't tried them but will this summer. They seem to have VERY good prices.

[aukevin]

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Here are a couple other sites to buy comics/TPBs from

Mile High Comics I've dealt with them 3 times and have never had a problem.

Popular Comics I haven't tried them but will this summer. They seem to have VERY good prices.

I've bought many times from Mile High as well if I can't find them on ebay. Also, when I'm having a hard time finding a certain backissue, I have ordered from this site: http://www.mycomicshop.com/megastore/search They've had some pretty good prices for backstock.

Seven Soldiers was fantastic, really. You could definitely read them apart from one another, but there are clues and hints in each book that refer to the others - they stand alone, but work best together. I'm not sure on order - I read them as they came out.

fossen,
Thanks, I'll probably try to find all those issues. I know there were 7 4-issue mini-series for each soldier, wasn't there also two other general issues?

[JayBee74]

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The Ultimates 2 has had a great run which is basically a take on the Avengers in Marvel's Ultimate Universe (so its Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant-Man and a few others).

The Ultimates 2? How is that different from The Ultimates?

[Slymm]

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It's just the continuation of the Ultimates story. Rather than continue numbering and coming out late, they took a while off and came back with Ultimates 2 #1

[fossen]

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Have you ordered from this site b4, if so, how is it?

I ordered just that set from the site.

I use Amazon for TPBs, mainly. Though another great price place is Instocktrades.com

if you're looking for comics from within the past two years or so, I find Midtown to be a great bet - not much discount, but excellent stock.

fossen,
Thanks, I'll probably try to find all those issues. I know there were 7 4-issue mini-series for each soldier, wasn't there also two other general issues?

Eventually.

There is a #0 issue that launches everything and is pretty essential reading, and there will be a #1 isue to finish the whole project off. It's been delayed - no idea when it'll come.

[aukevin]

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Eventually.

There is a #0 issue that launches everything and is pretty essential reading, and there will be a #1 isue to finish the whole project off. It's been delayed - no idea when it'll come.

So the series isn't going past #1? I thought they were going to have an on-going monthly title starting up pretty soon. Maybe just seeing the #1 tricked me into thinking that.

I've only heard good things about the series and remember seeing stuff on your blog about it, I need to check it out.

[fossen]

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So the series isn't going past #1? I thought they were going to have an on-going monthly title starting up pretty soon. Maybe just seeing the #1 tricked me into thinking that.

I've only heard good things about the series and remember seeing stuff on your blog about it, I need to check it out.

There's no announced ongoing, no. Though the characters will be available for others to use - they all exist in the mainstream DCU and appeared in Infinite Crisis and 52.

With Morrison writing All-Star Superman, 52, Batman, and Wildcats ... I don't think even he can write any more than that.

[Skerik]

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Hey, has anyone in this thread been to Wizard World before? I ask because it's apparently in town this weekend and one of my friend's is keen on going. I'm not a comic collector or reader these days, but I do love superheroes and I do appreciate the art and storylines of the comics. Has anyone gone to this thing before and have any experiences to share?

[aukevin]

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There's no announced ongoing, no. Though the characters will be available for others to use - they all exist in the mainstream DCU and appeared in Infinite Crisis and 52.

With Morrison writing All-Star Superman, 52, Batman, and Wildcats ... I don't think even he can write any more than that.

That's cool. I hope to see them around more. The only two I'm familar with is Zantana and Mr Miracle. I'll probably check to see what my LCS has instock today when I go pickup my weeklies.

Thanks.

Also, I thought Morrison was also attached the The Authority this fall with Gene Ha. Maybe not? He's a very busy guy huh?

[Streets]

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I ordered just that set from the site.

I use Amazon for TPBs, mainly. Though another great price place is Instocktrades.com

if you're looking for comics from within the past two years or so, I find Midtown to be a great bet - not much discount, but excellent stock.

Why would you use amazon, when that place u first linked me to is SO much cheaper? The Ultimates for example is like 27 at amazon and 20 on that site.

[fossen]

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Why would you use amazon, when that place u first linked me to is SO much cheaper? The Ultimates for example is like 27 at amazon and 20 on that site.

Free shipping over $25, and the prices usually are much more even, often within pennies.

I always hit a few sites when doing an order, though ... it's just that on the whole, Amazon usually ends up cheaper and having more in stock.

[Slymm]

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Broke down today and picked up Thunderbolts#101,and Ultimate Fantastic Four 27, 28, 29, 30. I thinkif you're a fan of the four its a good book.Thunderbolts is starting towarmup to me now. I really need to pick some stuff to get every month and leave it at that.

I'm looking at right now:
X-Men starting in July
Uncanny X-Men also in July
Thunderbolts
Ultimate Fantastic Four
Exiles
Robin
and Civil War until that is over