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Crushing Comics S01E065 -The Oldest Thing You Own + Fantastic Four by John Byrne

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As I try to break into a massive brick of comic books I wonder about the oldest thing you own, a discussion inspired by my 10th anniversary post from 2011. Then I talk about John Byrne’s lengthy mid-80s run on Fantastic Four, collected in its entirety in a pair of omnibuses. Is it the most classic team comic book after Claremont’s X-Men?

Want to start from the beginning of this season of videos? Here’s the complete Season 1 playlist of Crushing Comics.

Episode 65 features Fantastic Four by John Byrne, Volume 1 and Volume 2. Visit the Guide to Fantastic Four to learn more.

Crushing Comics, S01E08 – Uncanny X-Men Omnibus, Vol. 2

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On this episode I unwrap what may be my favorite classic of all time in Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 2, leading me to reminisce about buying my first (of several) copies of the Dark Phoenix Saga when I was 11.

Want to start from the beginning? Here’s the complete Season 1 playlist of Crushing Comics.

Episode 8 features Uncanny X-Men Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Amazon / eBay) as covered by my Guide to Claremont-era X-Men.

She-Hulk – The Definitive Collecting Guide and Reading Order

The She-Hulk comic books definitive issue-by-issue collecting guide and trade reading order for omnibus, hardcover, and trade paperback collections. Find every issue and appearance! Part of Crushing Krisis’s Crushing Comics. Last updated November 2018 with titles scheduled for release through July 2019.

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It was 1980 and Stan Lee was in a pinch.

The Lou Ferrigno Incredible Hulk TV series was wildly popular at the time, and based on the recent precedent of The Bionic Woman being launched from The Six Million Dollar Man, Lee and Marvel Comics were concerned that CBS could spin off a female Hulk character who would not be copyrighted by Marvel.

In Lee’s last act of Marvel Comics creation until the 1990s, he dashed off the first issue of The Savage She-Hulk. It’s classic Lee – Bruce Banner’s mild-mannered lawyer cousin Jennifer Walters is nearly killed by a gang seeking revenge, and Banner is the only one that can provide a blood transfusion in time to save her life. With the blood comes the green alter ego – and a second Hulk in the Marvel Universe!

She-Hulk’s path has been distinctly difference than Bruce Banners, partially because not long after her introducing she began to retain her every day personality while in hulk form. This leads to her eventually eschewing her human body and living permanently as She-Hulk.

Due to this key difference, She-Hulk is a social butterfly compared to her cousin. She is a long-running member of Avengers and only the second replacement member of The Fantastic Four when she subs for The Thing after Secret Wars. Also, after her first series, her titles are typically humorous – thanks to John Byrne’s 4th-wall breaking take on The Sensational She-Hulk.

Despite a few periods of scarcity, She-Hulk has remained a regularly appearing hero in the Marvel Universe ever since her debut. Marvel also added a Red She-Hulk to their roster in 2009. [Read more…] about She-Hulk – The Definitive Collecting Guide and Reading Order

Marvel’s Most-Wanted Omnibuses of 2016 – #6 and 5

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Omnibus on ShelfWelcome back to my annotated countdown of the Marvel’s Most-Wanted Omnibus secret ballot from TigerEyes. I covered #7-9 in the last installment.

Today we’ll take a look at just two of the the final six entries on the list, including one significant jump and another that has always found a home in the top 10 despite being a bit on the obscure side when it comes to Marvel heroes.

Want to learn more about the Marvel Omnibus editions that already exist and the issues they cover? My Marvel Omnibus & Oversized Hardcover Guide is the most comprehensive tool on the web for tracking Marvel’s hugest releases – it features every book, plus release dates, contents, and even breakdowns of $/page and what movies the books were released to support.

And now, let’s dig into #6 and #5! [Read more…] about Marvel’s Most-Wanted Omnibuses of 2016 – #6 and 5

Marvel Collected Editions Solicits – January and February, 2017

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Marvel_logoI got in from a walk with that toddler to a big surprise – Amazon has listed all of Marvel’s collections for the first two months of 2017! That includes a few huge surprises from the omnibus survey, plus a few other books I’ve been pining for.

I’ve broken out the books below. They don’t yet list their contents, so I’ve made a few educated guesses until we can fill in the final contents. If you pre-order with Amazon, please keep in mind that Amazon releases dates are two weeks later that Direct Market release dates.

Please note: This post will not be updated with corrected dates, titles, or issue ranges for these titles. For the most up-to-date information, visit the accompanying collection guide pages.

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There’s only one of these books released each month, so these are the big bombshells from the announcements. [Read more…] about Marvel Collected Editions Solicits – January and February, 2017

Marvel’s Most-Wanted Omnibuses of 2016 – #35 to 31

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Omnibus on ShelfToday I’ve got numbers #35 through 30 of the Most-Wanted Marvel Omnibus secret ballot by TigerEyes. I covered #40-36 in the last installment.

This group of contenders are all returning Top 50 votes from last year’s survey save for one, which weirdly has vaulted onto the survey after being collected for the first time (usually that sort of thing takes the edge off of people’s desire for an omnibus).

Do you own an oversized tome of your favorite character’s comic books? My Marvel Omnibus & Oversized Hardcover Guide is the most comprehensive tool on the web for tracking Marvel’s hugest releases – it features details on every oversize book, including a rundown of contents and if the volume is still readily available for purchase.

Here we go with #35 through 31! [Read more…] about Marvel’s Most-Wanted Omnibuses of 2016 – #35 to 31