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Post by Ish Kabbible on Nov 7, 2016 0:10:52 GMT -5
Well briefly, I had a collection (my 2nd in fact) that I started to amass in 1976 and soon grew to about 60,000 issues-and no doubles at all. AIYEEEE! 60,000! I'm barely 10% of that (approx 6,200) including extras. Believe me, you don't want to go there
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Post by tingramretro on Nov 7, 2016 2:29:59 GMT -5
My Kabbible senses began to tingle, a sign that someone invoked my name. Well briefly, I had a collection (my 2nd in fact) that I started to amass in 1976 and soon grew to about 60,000 issues-and no doubles at all. I was consumed by collecting and maintaining full runs even when the books where complete crap and I'd never read them. Even had to rent expensive storage space since my apartment's floor would have caved in by the sheer weight Well, I guess it's between 3-4 years now and I had an spiritual awakening as in-what the hell am I doing? Why do I need to collect? Why do I think I want to keep re-reading all this repetitious superhero hogwash when there is so much other things out there I'll never get the time to enjoy before I kick off. Yes, I'm referring to books, movies,music and even new comics not out yet-but the question is-Why collect? So, finally I sold my complete collect in one fell swoop-another story I told before and won't repeat again. Gone was the albatross of all those comics and the month;y rent of storage space. And hello to some cool cash which helped sooth any parting sorrows. But I felt so relieved without the collection, I felt I could breathe. I no longer cared about late comics, re-booted comics, re-numbered comics, done-to-death superhero comics. And not once since then have I bought a comic nor entered a comic store But I still like the comic format. And thankfully in NYC we have a massive library system with a lifetime supply of hardbacks and tradebooks of classic & new, independent and big 2, and every genre there is available. And all for free. And no longer cluttering up my home. And no more worries of tape on comic bags and little dings from reading that -oh my god might lose me a decimal point of grading. So again-why collect? Keep your brain active. Seek out new and never tried. Borrow for free, not own. Download if you must, don't kill trees. You have a limited amount of time on this planet, use it to explore new experiences. There's a reason why not many people collect comics anymore. Of course, that's my perspective. If you feel you need to keep reading the same stories over and over, go right aheadI do feel I need to read the same stories over and over, because I happen to like them. And I collect because I am a collector, and it brings me joy. I see ex comics collectors can be as irritatingly holier than thou as ex smokers... My collection currently runs to around 100 short boxes, seven long boxes and about 80 magazine boxes (for British comics) plus a large bookcase full of trades, and I would not willingly part with any of it. I've also read almost all of it, in a lot of cases many times over. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being a collector.
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Post by Ish Kabbible on Nov 7, 2016 4:27:37 GMT -5
I read your reply before the edit. Some folks look at the banality of their life and get defensive. Thanks for sharing
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Post by tingramretro on Nov 7, 2016 4:41:30 GMT -5
I read your reply before the edit. Some folks look at the banality of their life and get defensive. Thanks for sharing There is nothing banal about my life. I live in a beautiful area, where I walk daily. I'm heavily involved in my local community, as a volunteer at the community shop amongst other things and, until recently, in local government. I have a number of hobbies, including creating a wikia on British comics. I have a wife who drives me mad but who I love to bits, friends who bring me joy, and a houseful of pets. But I am still very much a collector, and see that as one of the most indespensible parts of my life. Indeed, without it, I wouldn't have met a couple of my best friends.
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Post by Icctrombone on Nov 7, 2016 7:14:36 GMT -5
There is a joy in having a library of comics in your home readily accessible for reading or scanning to post on this forum. But it's also okay to get rid of books that you don't love. A few years ago, I sold off a large run of Batman comics from the 70's-80's. Batman's okay, but not my favorite. Same with the Spider-man books that I'd amassed over the years. But to keep my collection manageable, I also give away books every year . Mrp's suggestion about Marvel Unlimited is great too. I have a sub and am Reading Iron Man from the beginning. Not everything you read is something you want to keep. Maybe we should resurrect the comic giveaway thread.
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Post by zilch on Nov 7, 2016 17:30:17 GMT -5
I recently gave away the first 12 issues or so of The Invaders, the FF/MTIO Annual crossover, The Liberty Legion issues and most of the Marvel Universe thingee (i REALLY LOVED that series with its tales of the dusty corners of the MU) to a guy my wife works with who's really into Captain America. I'm also going to give away to my son's friend some of the Marvel stuff i have (he's a big X-Men fan, but i dumped nearly all those books years ago).
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Post by pinkfloydsound17 on Nov 7, 2016 19:35:14 GMT -5
Alright so I have been reading some Warlock stuff and I really like this character. I have a smattering of issues from his Strange Tales and want to eventually get all of these, along with his solo series from the 70's. Some questions though in terms of his chronology.
1) I know he first appeared in FF #66 and 67. He then later appeared in some Thor issues (forget which ones exactly). Did he disappear until his own series and his appearances in Strange Tales?
2) What happens to Adam Warlock? Warlock #15 does not really conclude (he is trying to gain insight into his emerald jewel on his head). Where does this continue? I know he pops up in Marvel Two In One but I believe this is 4-5 years after his solo series ended. Is there anything in between? And where does he pick back up in terms of stories?
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Post by Cei-U! on Nov 8, 2016 9:10:42 GMT -5
Alright so I have been reading some Warlock stuff and I really like this character. I have a smattering of issues from his Strange Tales and want to eventually get all of these, along with his solo series from the 70's. Some questions though in terms of his chronology. 1) I know he first appeared in FF #66 and 67. He then later appeared in some Thor issues (forget which ones exactly). Did he disappear until his own series and his appearances in Strange Tales? 2) What happens to Adam Warlock? Warlock #15 does not really conclude (he is trying to gain insight into his emerald jewel on his head). Where does this continue? I know he pops up in Marvel Two In One but I believe this is 4-5 years after his solo series ended. Is there anything in between? And where does he pick back up in terms of stories? Let me see if I can't help. Here are all his Silver/Bronze Age appearances in order: Fantastic Four #66-67 (as Him) Thor #165-66 (as Him) Marvel Premiere #1-2 Warlock #1-2 Incredible Hulk #158 Warlock #3-8 Avengers #118 (one-panel cameo) Incredible Hulk #176-78 Strange Tales #178-81 Warlock #9-15 Marvel Team-Up #55 Avengers Annual #7 Marvel Two-in-One Annual #2 Marvel Two-in-One #63 (reanimated corpse) Ta-daaa! Cei-U! I summon the timeline!
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Post by tingramretro on Nov 8, 2016 9:30:04 GMT -5
Alright so I have been reading some Warlock stuff and I really like this character. I have a smattering of issues from his Strange Tales and want to eventually get all of these, along with his solo series from the 70's. Some questions though in terms of his chronology. 1) I know he first appeared in FF #66 and 67. He then later appeared in some Thor issues (forget which ones exactly). Did he disappear until his own series and his appearances in Strange Tales? 2) What happens to Adam Warlock? Warlock #15 does not really conclude (he is trying to gain insight into his emerald jewel on his head). Where does this continue? I know he pops up in Marvel Two In One but I believe this is 4-5 years after his solo series ended. Is there anything in between? And where does he pick back up in terms of stories? Following the conclusion of his own series, Warlock makes one appearance in Marvel Team-Up #55, then appears in a crossover storyline in Avengers Annual #7 and Marvel Two-In-One Annual #2, in which he dies. He then doesn't appear anywhere until his posthumous appearance in MTIO #63. His death in the Avengers Annual is the closing point in a time loop that began in his own series, when his past self kills his future self, and the later scene mirrors the earlier one perfectly.
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Post by adamwarlock2099 on Nov 8, 2016 10:28:53 GMT -5
Alright so I have been reading some Warlock stuff and I really like this character. I have a smattering of issues from his Strange Tales and want to eventually get all of these, along with his solo series from the 70's. Some questions though in terms of his chronology. 1) I know he first appeared in FF #66 and 67. He then later appeared in some Thor issues (forget which ones exactly). Did he disappear until his own series and his appearances in Strange Tales? 2) What happens to Adam Warlock? Warlock #15 does not really conclude (he is trying to gain insight into his emerald jewel on his head). Where does this continue? I know he pops up in Marvel Two In One but I believe this is 4-5 years after his solo series ended. Is there anything in between? And where does he pick back up in terms of stories? Let me see if I can't help. Here are all his Silver/Bronze Age appearances in order: Fantastic Four #66-67 (as Him) Thor #165-66 (as Him) Marvel Premiere #1-2 Warlock #1-2 Incredible Hulk #158 Warlock #3-8 Avengers #118 (one-panel cameo) Incredible Hulk #176-78 Strange Tales #178-81 Warlock #9-15 Marvel Team-Up #55 Avengers Annual #7 Marvel Two-in-One Annual #2 Marvel Two-in-One #63 (reanimated corpse) Ta-daaa! Cei-U! I summon the timeline! You sure do know a lot about my life. :-0
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Post by pinkfloydsound17 on Nov 8, 2016 18:53:54 GMT -5
I believe I just found myself a unique goal for this upcoming year. Thank you kindly!
New question...if Trump wins tonight, will I be deported from these forums? I am a foreigner, technically.
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Post by adamwarlock2099 on Nov 8, 2016 19:12:47 GMT -5
I believe I just found myself a unique goal for this upcoming year. Thank you kindly! New question...if Trump wins tonight, will I be deported from these forums? I am a foreigner, technically. Id say 2 in 1 #61-63 for the whole story if you don't just want Warlock appearances. Because the story is awesome and has some great guest appearances, as well as Jerry Bingham art. Or at least the latter is a plus for me. And if you're ever in the mood for a Elseworld or reimagining type take on Warlock, Greg Pak's four issue mini series is excellent. The art is spectacular too, I just can't recall the name at the moment. Edit: But it would be helpful/maybe more enjoyable at least have read FF#66, 67 and Thor #163-166. I mean I liked it more knowing the original origin than I would have not. But then I don't have the other perspective to give an opinion from.
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Post by Spike-X on Nov 9, 2016 2:29:09 GMT -5
I believe I just found myself a unique goal for this upcoming year. Thank you kindly! New question...if Trump wins tonight, will I be deported from these forums? I am a foreigner, technically. I know you're just joking, but please, can we keep politics to the relevant thread. Please.
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Post by Spike-X on Nov 9, 2016 2:29:27 GMT -5
And yeah, I know I'm the last person who should be asking that.
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Post by RikerDonegal on Nov 9, 2016 14:47:01 GMT -5
Are there a large group of older collectors that have switched th this type of collecting? Thank you for any feedback and I am looking forward to hearing from all of you! I'm sure there are many. I am one. I'm a big Marvel fan and the only things I've purchased in the last decade are the Marvel Essentials reprints (of which I now have almost all) and the Marvel Epic reprints (of which I've only started getting in the last year or so). It's a great hobby, and it doesn't cost very much. I can't speak for DC or independents but as regards being a hardcore fan of 70s and 80s Marvels... this, for me, is HEAVEN. So I would definitely vote that you keep collecting in some form or other. That's just my two cents, but I'm sure you will hear from many who collect trades. Have fun! (Sorry you lost your collection, btw.)
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