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V1 : http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/412658


Comic book resources on the net
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Comic Alliance : http://www.comicalliance.com


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This post has been edited by evoHahn: May 5 2012, 10:24 PM

Where to Buy Comics in Malaysia - not in any particular order

* Earth 638

No. 31J-2, Kelana Mall,
Jalan SS6/12, Kelana Jaya


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* The Mind Shop

F33, 1st flr, Centre Point Bandar Utama
3 Lebuh Bandar Utama
Bandar Utama
47800 Petaling Jaya
Selangor

Tel: 03-77298246

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* Comics Corner (they have many branches)

The Comics Corner
No. 36, Jalan SS15/4,
Subang Jaya

Tel : 03-5634 7945

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*Comics Mart

Lot No. T-033A, 3rd Floor,
MidValley Megamall

Tel : 03-22870626

For Graphics Novel and Trade Paperbacks you can buy them at Kinokuniya and Borders stores

This post has been edited by evoHahn: Aug 14 2011, 09:45 PM

DC Comics Solicitations

January 2012
February 2012
March 2012
April 2012
May 2012
June 2012 & GN & Collected Edition
July 2012& GN & Collected
October 2012 & Graphic Novels
December 2012
Jan 2013 (1) | Jan 2013 (2)

Marvel Comics Solicitations

January 2012
March 2012
April 2012
May 2012
June 2012
July 2012 & GN & Collected Edition
October 2012
December 2012


Dark Horse Comics Solicitations

December 2011

Image Comics Solicitations

January 2012

IDW Comics Solicitations

November 2011

This post has been edited by evoHahn: Oct 17 2012, 10:42 AM

Congrats on V2 guys!

If you guys have infos that you wanna add to the opening posts, just PM me

Finally S02 for comics.

Reporting in.

Read many and still reading occasionally... but stop buying comics almost a decade & half ago.

BeastX migrated to statues collection?

12" figures... but that's only 4 years back.... I would say a split... action figures and statues.

I have :-

DC Covergirls Zatanna, Wonder Woman and Black Canary
Psylocke Bishoujo
Phoenix Bishoujo
Emma Frost Comiquette
Black Queen Comiquette
Black Queen Bowen
Darth Talon
Elektra Comiquette

wow congratz on V2!

may all comic collectors in Malaysia live long & prosper!

Since this is V2 I'm making a guide for anybody who wants to use tfaw.com. For international orders they only accept visa, MasterCard or American express as payment method. You will also have to create an account just like Amazon. There are three types of shipping options available standard, premium and expedited, I always use premium which takes about 7-18 working days to arrive. The shipping charge is weight based so using premium shipping as an example:
0 - 1lb = usd7.8 (1 tpb +1 single) or (5 singles)
1.01 - 2lbs = usd12.60 (2 tpbs +3 singles)
2.01 - 3lbs = usd 18.40 (4 tpbs + 1 singles)
Features of tfaw.com:
1.Nick & dent section.
All items that has the slightest imperfection are sent to the nick & dent section where all comic/tpb/statue/figure are always 50% off
2.Pre-order & subscriptions
You can pre-order comics or tpbs at 20% off.you can even pre-order which variant cover you want. You can also set the frequency of your pre-order or subscriptions are set from weekly to bi-monthly or even monthly.
3. Grab bag.
You can order a random comic or tpb from either Marvel, DC or Dark Horse at usd3.00 for tpb and usd0.50 for singles.

The only problem I have with tfaw.com is if you mix your orders with pre-orders and in stock items they will be sent seperately.

Just received my package from Mile High! since this is my first time ordering single issues online im pretty excited n at the same time equally nervous regarding the condition(dent,tears) and packaging of the comics.

so here goes:

im quite satisfied with the packaging. neat and tidy with boards separating in between issues.



now to unveil the precious content inside



Got Mighty Samson,Magnus Robot Fighter, Stan Lee's The Traveler & Marvel team up featuring Invincible and the Amazing Spider Man!

All comics are near mint and as far as the naked eye can see, i am absolutely satisfied with condition they came in.

and 1 more thing.



do i see double???

haha. like i stated before in the V1 thread. i accidentally ordered double issues of the Mighty Samson 1 & 2 ( one from LCS and the other from Mile High).

thus im letting go of 1 set for a slightly below cover price of RM28! i also accept trades k. those who are interested can drop me a pm.

overall very satisfied with my purchase and will definitely order from them again. thats all for now folks!

Thanks for looking

This post has been edited by sil3nC3_10: May 27 2011, 10:05 PM

Congrats for V2
May the hobby last forever in Malaysia
Keep them coming

Sharing my comics collections plus some comics related items.

Nice collections bro.

nice collection

Hi Sauron - Brilliant !!
By the way, after some time, did you wish that those good ones in TPB should be collected in HC?
Now, whenever i order good compilations, I try to get them in HC format.

Dunno why, I prefer TPB more than HC.

This post has been edited by Sauron76: May 30 2011, 12:05 AM

Woah sweet collection man! Is that a Ultimate Spider #1 1st print? One of my favourite modern covers Personally, I prefer to collect in HC instead of TPBs cos for TPBs, it's very easy to accidentally bend the cover, leaving an irremovable crease.

Yep. 1st print. During that time, I'm a bit hardcore in collecting comics. Daredevil #1 1st print, Ultimate X-Men #1, USM #1, JLA #1, Superman #123 (new costume) etc..Now only collect TPB/HC.

Haha me too! My favourite modern title is Ultimate Spiderman vol 1. Took me quite a while to hunt down the 3 #1 1st prints, a Dynamic Forces variant (remarked with a head sketch by Thibert), and two white variants, one signed by Bendis.

Till today, USM #1 is one of my favourite covers!

Ultimate X-Men #1 has two DF variants (one DF variant and one DF sketch variant) that are pretty cool!

This post has been edited by toysmania: May 30 2011, 10:25 AM

Is there a Marvel comics timeline or something?
When I wiki there are so many different stories

recent hauls



@ sauron : nice!

btw, earth 638 is having a moving out sale, 30% off old issues, until the end of June

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Added on May 30, 2011, 10:47 amthe main universe or the ultimate universe?

This post has been edited by evoHahn: May 30 2011, 10:47 AM

The current 'Bendis-Millar' storyline (Marvel main storyline)

- Secret Wars
- Planet Hulk
- House of M
- Avengers Disassembled
- Civil War
- World War Hulk
- Secret Invasion
- Siege

in between there is few books that tie-in with the main story (not officially)
- Captain America (Ed Brubaker)
- Iron Man (started with Extremis)
- Thor
- Invincible Iron Man
- Spider-Man (pre-Brand New Day)
- New Avengers
- Mighty Avengers
- Dark Avengers

This post has been edited by Sauron76: May 30 2011, 10:55 AM

Speaking of Universes 616 events, I think Fear Itself has potential. Every issue is jam-packed with good writing, awesome art and leaves me hanging for the next issue, unlike Siege, which was too rushed and short. Marvel was already promoting Heroic Age when Siege #2 barely came out.

Well, Fear Itself is written by Matt Fraction. Read his Invincible Iron Man, you'll know he's damn good. As for art, Stuart Immonen is one of my fav artist. Love his art since his Superman days (his Clark Kent is still the best IMO).

On Siege, it should at least 6 issues. Luckily Coipel art is awesome.

This post has been edited by Sauron76: May 30 2011, 12:06 PM

I met Matt Fraction at SGTCC last year. Super friendly guy. I've been wanting to pick up Invincible Iron Man since quite a while ago cos I was quite enticed by the art and the bits I've read here and there but no budget. Immonen sure did a much better job in Fear Itself than he did in Ultimate Spiderman. Or maybe Bagley was just too good.

BUT, Bagley and Immonen sure set a high standard which Lafuente failed to reach. Took me a while to get accustomed to Ultimate Comic Spiderman Vol 2.

Nowadays I just buy tpb or hc that are slightly damaged since you can get them for half price and sometimes the damage is unnoticeable. To me the quality of the story is more important.
I just bought Ultimate Spider-man tpb vol 1 & 2 for usd6.38 and you can buy Invincible Iron Man HC vol 1 & 2 for just usd10 & usd8 respectively.

I'm also a story guy, I like paperbacks as they are cheaper and that means I can buy more stuff.

I make exceptions for some books with outstanding art, The Fables and Sandman one-shots I got in hardcover because that has luscious painted artwork.

If anyone is interested in great painted artwork with a great stry try Slaine:

When I first started out, I didn't like tpbs or HCs at all. I felt that comics should be read as how comics were read when they first came out- in singles format. Before I knew it, I had a thousand odd comics and I realised that space was one helluva issue for me. Then, I began to think hard- Would I want to end up with hundreds of longboxes stored with my singles and never open up for goodness knows how long?

So, I began to streamline my collection and keep those that I really like, like Amazing Spiderman for instance. Also, I'm beginning to pick up discounted Hardcovers cos they are easy to shelve and read.

Sheva78: You're right, tpbs are usually cheaper but you can also find cheap singles if you put in enough legwork. For instance, I've been selling most of my singles at close to half cover price with free bags and boards So, if you guys are looking for any title or just wanna pick up something cheap to read, hit me up with a PM!

Recently, I began to shift my focus to sketches on blank covers. Gotta take a picture and show you guys sometime. Anybody else into collecting sketches and variants?

This post has been edited by toysmania: May 30 2011, 07:03 PM

Toysmania since you like ultimate spider-man and variants maybe you should check out Ultimate Spider-Man 160 since there are several variants including a blank cover variant but the rarest is the Joe Quesada variant followed by a Michael Kaluta variant. TFAW.com is selling them at usd70 & usd24 respectively although the Quesada variant is already sold out.

Not into variants - just buy for the story but in HCs especially, you can get all covers and extras for collection.

My order just arrived from Amazon.com : X-Men Fall of the Mutants Omnibus HC

Collects :

New Mutants (1983) #55-61, -- 7 issues
Uncanny X-Men #220-227, -- 8 issues
X-Factor (1986) #19-26, -- 8 issues
Captain America (1968) #339, -- 1 issue
Daredevil (1964) #252, -- 1 issue
Fantastic Four (1961) #312, -- 1 issue
Incredible Hulk (1968) #340, -- 1 issue
Power Pack (1984) #35 -- 1 issue

Total @ 28 issues collection




This post has been edited by eric.tangps: May 31 2011, 07:20 AM

i already feel guilty buying so many comics but i can never justify to myself how i can actually spend money on a toy / figurine. :S

guess that's just me. respect those of you who actually does!

oh besides that, just sharing one of my favourite comic frames to congrats the opening of V2!!!



whats yours? do share!



This post has been edited by Phonzy: May 31 2011, 01:06 AM

One of favourite cover : Uncanny X-Men # 256 Cover By Jim Lee

Mile High Comic is offering 10 free x-men comic for orders above usd20.

One of my fav.



This post has been edited by Sauron76: May 31 2011, 09:46 AM

Hey Sheva, I used to collect variants but have stopped collecting them because 1.) Marvel is printing variants like nobody's business, making the significance of variants meaningless and 2.) Why pay more for a printed variant cover when I can use the money to get an original hand-drawn sketch/ commission?

Let's talk about Ultimate Spiderman #160 for instance. The regular variant is such an obvious means to suck our money! Same art (just a spider symbol), different color I saw the Joe Q variant, it's the one with Uncle Ben putting his shoulder around Peter Parker right?

Some advice for variant collectors: If you wanna get the best deal, NEVER, EVER, buy variants when they are just released or from your LCS. Most of the time, the prices of variants will drop drastically within a short few months, and you can get a pile of them from international sellers on Ebay and save on shipping. The total price paid will be way cheaper than what you pay if you buy every variant when it's just released. Till date, some of the few variants that hold a significant value are Ultimate Spiderman #1 DF variant, Ultimate Spiderman #1 white variant, Ultimate Spiderman #1 Blue Target variant, Uncanny X Men #510 partial sketch variant, Siege #3 Deadpool variant, Batman #608 RRP, Sketch #1 partial sketch variant. These are some that I can remember off hand.

Nowadays, I'll get most blank covers (whether the title is on my pull-list a not) so that I can stock up for the next comic con. Like I got the Mighty Thor blank, though I won't be getting #2 onwards. Just can't justify paying 3.99 USD when it's not on my priority list. Does the comic shops in Malaysia sell blank covers for cover price?

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Added on May 31, 2011, 10:20 amThis it not the first sketch I bought, but it's my very FIRST commission from my favourite artist, Bill Dinh. Bill Dinh is a good buddy I met online, and he's one of the most awesomest kickass artist I've ever known. Bill is gonna to break into the Marvel/ DC industry, and I can't wait for that day to happen.

ENJOY..







AND Last but definitely not the least..

Before you click on the spoiler, let me share a story. I'm a huge Spidey fan and will usually collect Spidey sketches only. But Bill is such an amazing artist that I try to get as many of his sketches as possible. When I saw this sketch for the first time, I was immediately enticed by it. It was a masterpiece and I had to get it. But alas, the sketch was sold to a common friend of ours and it took months of persuasion and some luck before he agreed to let me have this piece.

I present to you:


This post has been edited by toysmania: May 31 2011, 10:21 AM

sweet collection bro

Thanks (: Just curious, does the page load faster if we hide the images in the spoilers?

Nice! I have them in singles (uncanny, x factor n new mutants) for rm3 each hi hi

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Added on May 31, 2011, 1:29 pmLol. Just post the link lah bro

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Added on May 31, 2011, 1:33 pm@ toysmania : nice

This post has been edited by evoHahn: May 31 2011, 01:33 PM

That's why I put spoiler..haha

Anyone has any idea where to frame up a comic book?

I have a signed (and numbered) by Chris Bachalo issue of Generation X #1 from waaay back, had to save up quite a few days PT work pay to get it back then... probably worth nothing much nowadays, but it has sentimental value to me lor... so would like to hang it on the wall of my home office.

This what i did. frame from ikea

evoHahn - I thought I saw Essential series.

It's cheap but black n White.

Only in my collection : Spider-Woman Vol 1 & 2 plus X-Men (wanna sell interested?)

The Fall of Mutants is oversized HC - evo, that's why I got it.

This post has been edited by eric.tangps: May 31 2011, 04:19 PM

Can't wait for Fear Itself #3 to come out this week! Oh ya, do the comic shops in Malaysia sell the blank covers ar cover price?

Acmamall.com, which is a local website, is having a promotion on graphic novel with 32% off. You can get some HC at RM70 and TPB at RM42. I have never tried this website myself but they do offer free delivery. Delivery time takes from 5-14 days as stated on the website.

@ eric : yup black and white. The essential x-men that i bought is now 10 years old - and its yellowing already LOL

@ sheva : havent heard of acmamall

I only found out about the website when i signed-up for the maxis-paypal account. Its one of their featured merchant. I haven't tried the website yet although thinking of buying Thanos Imperative HC from the website since its only RM69.67.

You can check local comic shop such as comics corner or mind shop
Saw once blank cover
Just out of curiosity how you got your comics to cgc?

Iinm, you have to send in your comic, in our case by post i guess

@sheva78: acmamall.com prices for GNs and TPs are even cheaper than Kino's. The office's registered in Tmn Melawati. I wonder if they're the distributors themselves...? Anyway, I might just wanna order from them from now on.

You can even pre-order some titles at acmamall.com. Searching for the stuff you want is easier using ISBN numbers than the title itself.

This post has been edited by sheva78: Jun 1 2011, 02:50 PM

Even got erotica. Thanks for the heads up

You sure cheaper bro?

Ultimate Comics Avengers: Crime & Punishment (Paperback)
Millar, Mark

Price: RM 55.73
List Price: RM 81.96

List price: RM81??? Kino list price if not mistaken for this TPB is around RM51.

Hardcover:

Kino:


acmamall:


Checkout the list price.

But without the list price especially for older books, it's cheap. (Kino 20% discount is only for new books)

This post has been edited by Sauron76: Jun 1 2011, 03:48 PM

Huh? How come save but pay more? Confused!

As long as they offered the discounts, it's cheaper. But if without discounts, Kino is cheaper.

And free shipping! Save petrol, parking, time...

I'm from Singapore

That's why I'm curious what it costs at the comic shops in Malaysia.

You can either send your comics via postage to CGC or purchase them within the US and have it sent to CGC. Taking the examples of my sketches, the artist bought the blanks in US and sketched on them before sending it to CGC. Once CGC finished grading the comic, I had the slabs sent to another US friend, who shipped everything together so that I could save on shipping.

CGC only ships overseas with FEDEX, so the shipping fees are a killer. I asked a CGC employee before, and he told me it costs 90 USD to ship 1-30 CGC slabs to Singapore!!

Ordered from acmamall before, not all titles is cheap -- you gotta pick n choose. Must benchmark with Kino.

As is Mile High Comics. Most of their normal issues are cheap but if you look at their keys and CGC slabs, their prices are all over the places.

Would the current 50% NANETTE2 makes a difference?

It depends on what you're getting. If you're getting some regular issues to complete a run, I'm pretty sure they are cheap.

Take a look at this: http://www.milehighcomics.com/cgi-bin/back...52131&snumber=1

Look at what they are charging for Ultimate Spiderman #1 Near Mint: 243 USD and Ultimate Spiderman #1 CGC 9.6: 585 USD

Even with 50% off, these comics are way overpriced, anyone in their right mind can easily purchase 2 Ultimate Spiderman #1 CGC 9.6 with some change left at 240 USD.

Just take a look at other key issues and CGC stuff and you'll know what I mean. Haha..

Selling off my collection - please check my thread for some pics and more info

1. Powers Volume 1 from # 1 - last issue - fullset - RM300 for the whole set of 30 over issues
2. New Avengers Marvel Premier HC Volumes 1 - 12 - RM500 for the whole set
3. Green Hornet (Kevin Smith written, Number 2 to 10 Alex Ross covers) - RM10 per issue
4. Invincible (Volumes 1 to 13) TPB - RM300 for the whole set
5. Secret Avengers # 1 - 6 - RM10 per issue
6. New Avengers # 1 - 7 (BMB) - RM10 per issue
7. Avengers # 1 - 12.1 (JRjr, BMB) - RM12 per issue
8. The Batman Chronicles # 10, 21 (Classic Collector's Item) featuring Bob Gale, Brian Michael Bendis
9. Marvels Oversized HC - RM125
10. Marvel Figure Factory Figurines Wave One and Two - almost all figurines available including mystery variant figurines - RM20 per figure - no box
11. Kingdom Come Oversized HC - RM150
12. World's Greatest Heroes Oversized HC - RM150
13. Batman : The Widening Gyre # 1 - 3 RM10 per issue
14. Batman - # 663 - 688 (minus issues 673, 675) and # 700 - 708 plus Annual # 28
15. Detective Comics # 871 - 876, Annual # 12 RM10 per issue / # 821, 838, 839, 851 - 858
16. Batman and Robin # 1 - 22 RM - first issue and second issue variant editions
17. Batman, Inc # 1 - 5 RM10 per issue
18. Dark Knight # 1,2 Rm10 per issue
19. Batman: The Return # 1 One Shot RM15
20. All-Star Batman and Robin # 1 Batman Cover RM25 and no.10 RM10
21. Batwoman # 0 RM10
22. Azrael # 14
23. Robin # 22 and issue # 183 Last Issue
24. Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne # 1 - 6 RM70
25. Bruce Wayne: The Road Home # 1 One Shot titles of Batman and Robin, Outsiders, Catwoman, Commish Gordon, Ra's Al Ghul, Oracle, Batgirl
26. Batman in Barcelona: Dragon's Knight # 1 One Shot Mark Waid RM12
27. Final Crisis # 6 Batman Cover RM10
28. Batman : Orphans # 1 - 2 RM10 per issue
29. Nightwing # 138, 139 Ressurection of Ra's and last issue # 153
30. Batman : Battle for the Cowl # 1 -3, Gotham Gazette # 1
31. Fantastic Four # 587, 588 and FF # 1,2 - reserved for sale RM10 per issue except for Issue 587 - RM25 in black polybag
32. The Art of Matrix HC - RM150
33. Wednesday Comics # 1 - 12 RM150 for the whole set - Newspaper style featuring Neil Gaiman, etc.

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This post has been edited by puterilyn28: Jun 2 2011, 12:30 PM

@ puterilyn28 : Why r u quitting now?

Just finish reading Fear Itself #3. It's awesome!

I'm not surprised. Just thinking when to drop my my LCS and collect my stuff. haha..

DC is renumbering their titles ... JLA by Jim Lee, anyone ???

I think more will be after Action #1 and Detective #1, though the general consensus that this is a suicidal move by DC and we'll be back to where we were 2 years later. Haha..

There will be 52 new #1s. How many of you will try to get them all?

I wouldn't be surprised if these new 52 titles are DC's answer to Marvel's Ultimate Comics line. So these could be a temporary attempt to compete with Marvel for a bigger market share. Think Age of Apocalypse. Or Heroes Reborn. Where regular and ongoing titles were "cancelled" for four months to a year before everything reverted back to the normal universe/timeline.

Or it could be set in a post-Flashpoint world. Another Earth. Didn't DC introduce a new Multiverse at the end of the 52 weekly limited series comprising of 52 different Earths? Isn't Grant Morrison working on Multiversity?

I read somewhere that they promised the new titles would follow the events that happened in Flashpoint. Still, while it might seem like a money-making attempt to provide an opportunity for new readers to jump on, it's an equally, if not more, enticing opportunity for current readers to jump off. I wonder how many existing readers they'll lose. Haha..

These days, I only get omnibus and absolute editions. Thor by Walt Simonson Omnibus is a keeper. I am a proud owner of Absolute Watchmen, Absolute Crisis on Infinite Earths, Absolute New Frontier. And I love my Captain America Omnibus and Death of Captain America Omnibus. Madman Gargantua is a nice package. I just ordered Madman Atomica from TBD. Can't wait for it to arrive.

(For those who've ordered from The Book Depository: If the books are sent via normal mail, what if the parcel is larger than the mailbox? Will our friend the postman just throw it into the house compound like our other friend the newspaperman? Uh oh!)

However, there're still some titles that I follow in their monthly format. Grant Morrison's Batman is an only current example. Minis don't count, right? I'm getting Allan Heinberg and Jim Cheung's Avengers: The Children's Crusade and The Chief's Ultimate Avengers vs New Ultimates. Flashpoint and Fear Itself too. I pick and choose when it comes to Geoff Johns' Green Lantern.

So am I excited about DC's new 52 no. 1s? I'll check out Justice League by Johns and Jim Lee. Green Lantern too. And the rumored Superman series by Morrison. I wonder what's gonna happen to Batman Inc.

In conclusion, I buy monthlies. I buy trades and hardcovers. I read free online comics/webcomics too.

Is it time to end the monthlies? Is it time to kill off the direct market? Is it time to stop being a comic book fan and go watch X-Men: First Class, Thor, Green Lantern, Captain America instead?

There are no hard-and-fast-rules for these. My own comic book experience might be similar to yours but it's also different. And it evolves over time too.

Perhaps the question should be: Is it a good time to be a comic book fan?

This post has been edited by lowyatben: Jun 3 2011, 03:03 PM

Another re-numbered? Wait 7-8 month, they're back to their original numbers.

JLA by Johns & Jim Lee? & Flashpoint looks promising.

BTW, this year I only purchased 4 TPB so far. (which by the same time last year, probably more than 10 already)

Ultimate Avengers vol 1
Invincible Iron Man - Stark Disassembled & Stark Resilient
New Avengers - Siege

Post-Siege, not many comics caught my interest (well, I've read online comics ). Already drop Thor, Superman & any Ultimate books from my list.
Avengers & New Avengers(except for Stuart Immonen's issues) also been dropped. Dunno if still wants to buy DD. Waiting for Mark Waid's (hate what they did to Matt in Shadowland..usually Matt deals with street issues but Shadowland deals with super-naturals..WTF!)

For now, the books that still in my target list is (TPB/HC only)
1. Green Lantern
2. Green Lantern Corps
3. Invincible Iron Man
4. Captain America
5. Fear Itself
6. The Mighty Thor
7. Flashpoint

This post has been edited by Sauron76: Jun 3 2011, 04:17 PM

Anyone selling Green Lantern and Green Lantern Corps? Thunderbolts by Warren Ellis? PM me pls.

i'll pass on this

Wonder Woman is a mystery with new concept and story relaunch a while back then this ????? Who's in for Batgirl the Ori?

Anyway X-Men : First Class, love the cameo of a surprise character though it would nice that it is longer and more relevant.

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Added on June 3, 2011, 8:32 pmEvo, Jim Lee ??? The guy who suckered everyone with multiple # 1 X-Men? Then WildCATs?

This post has been edited by eric.tangps: Jun 3 2011, 08:32 PM

Me too.....what happen to jim lee batman?remember ?

All Star Batman ??? Driving a batmobile that takes forever to reach batcave? Urm. I remember that, it just went missing half-way like Battlechasers.

Stil people buy that title because of Jim Lee.

Thought I'd like to share something interesting. Take a look at the cover of JLA #1 and look at GL respectively. What seems to be missing?

Martian Manhunter ???? "yet to see the pics - guesswork"

I wish comics will go back to being a dollar or less. Guess that'll never happen. But I wonder if that happens, is it sustainable for the publishers? Hmm...

If Jim Lee stayed on that title for like, 5 years, i might consider. but i doubt it since he's got a management role in DC.

Trust me Evo, it's true he's staying in JLA for 5 years but



This post has been edited by Sauron76: Jun 6 2011, 11:31 AM

His art did not progress as compared to Marc Silvestri or Madureira, he's still sticking to the true tried n tested formula.

How would I give if the relaunch of Wonder Woman is done by Adam Hughes.

LOL.

truth be told, I'm not a big fan of Jim Lee

Then who's your fav artist ? Bagley ?

Madureira. right now its Marcos Martin

Just came back from Singapore.

Would like to applaud Comics World and its owner Bill (Brother of Patrick Teoh, voice of Radio 4) for a marvelous and wonderful shop he has down South!

Firstly, he does not only take selected comic books where people order or buy, he takes EVERYTHING! I'm talking from your normal stuff to Warhammer, to this to that and he has a big ass collection of back issues. This gives you a good total feel of a real hobbyist running a pure comic shop out of passion and not just money.

He also absorbs the 7% Singapore GST tax so that his readers will enjoy reading comics at a lower rate. The fact that he takes in so many comics and range/quantity, I manage to get:

1) The whole arc of Fantastic Four (Human Torch's Death)
2) The whole set of Blackest Night
3) The whole set of Brightest Day

All first prints, good condition, and all sold to me at cover price.

Now that's a good buy and I'm happy and contented

Phonzy, have you ever been to Comics Corner in Subang Jaya?

I love Joe Mad artwork. Till now, I do hope he can complete his Battlechasers.

+1 me too

I want more Red Monika!

I've updated post no. 2, if anyone wanna add more, please do so

Well, I'm glad you had a fun time in Singapore

However, there is something I'd like to share too, so you guys have a better idea.

I used to frequent Comics World back when I just started a few years ago. Initially, Uncle Bill was very fierce and he didn't like people browsing through his back issues and he didn't want to take the back issues out for you unless you said you'll definitely get it. A couple of months (or maybe a year rather) down the road, I dropped by his shop again and boy, was I surprised to see a sudden change. The lady (who usually is grumpy), was suddenly very nice and helpful, and even helped to check for stuff when I merely asked. For instance, I asked her whether she had any Casper comics and she searched for an #1, asked to me look through it and told me if I liked it, she could get the rest for me. I was pleasantly surprised (having had a bad experience before), so in this case their customer service certainly improved.

Now, if price is your concern, then sadly, Comics World is not the cheapest place to be. For instance, a 3.99 USD and 2.99 USD comic costs 7.20 SGD and 5.40 SGD respectively whereas it'll cost 6.40 SGD and 4.80 SGD respectively at G&B, another local comic shop. Also, the rate of TPBs and HCs at Comics World is nearly 2x USD price whereas the rate at G&B is 1.2x so the price difference is pretty significant.

The reason why Comics World is still around is partly cos it was the first comic shop in Singapore, so they still have a bunch of loyal regulars and their improved customer service surely wouldn't hurt. I purchase most of my comics at G&B (cos I'm still a student and a limited budget is always pulling me down) but I do drop by Comics World occasionally to catch up with Uncle Bill and purchase some stuff when I'm there.