Popular Post seanlinc Posted November 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 17, 2023 So I got back into this hobby in 2021 and truth be told I haven't actually read a book since probably the mid 90s. Now as a kid in the early 80s I read all my books probably multiple times, then in the mid 90s when I collected again I didn't think I read any just bought bagged and boarded but I knew some storylines so apparently I read a few. When I got back into this in 2021 I mostly was just surprised my books had value now and worked on grading and selling them. But along the way I got interested in buying books cleaning and pressing them myself to get graded. I don't think it's really about making money I just enjoy the challenge of the chase I guess. But anyway I just got some nicer copies of x-men 141 and 142 and these are books I had as a kid and I recall I loved the storyline its one of the ones that stuck with me over the years. So I believe before I start my whole prepping process I'm going to have to read these bad boys. BA773, D2, KirbyJack and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattTheDuck Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Almost all my books are raw and I very much enjoy reading them. Brings back lots of great memories from my youth. Dr. Balls, BA773 and LowGradeBronze 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 I prefer reading comics in collected editions, and I kinda have to where I can, as the sound of plastic bags and me undoing sticky tape can send my cat into a seizure (sounds funny but it's really not), so I have to be really careful if I'm reading single issues. Collected editions are the way forward for me! ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Since August I've been on a massive Kirby & Royer binge and Kamandi is just about my absolute top favourite title now. (The Kirby issues anyway.) Your choice of UXM 141 & 142 is excellent and those are the only 2 Byrne issues NOT reprinted in the Classic X Men title, which is a great way to get all the other Byrne X Men books for peanuts and I recommend it totally. Nothing beats raw in hand! BA773, namisgr, rlextherobot and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 It's been a long time since I've read super heros. When my 11 year old was a little guy, I use to buy reprints of big Key stories and read them to him. Hulk 1, FF1, 48 -50, Spidey... We talked about the artists and Stan and history... boy did they hate the Russians back then! But now that he's older, I haven't read many super hero books. I do read or look through every atomic age book I buy. I love the mystery stories and Sci Fi stories. I love the advertisements. It's awesome. And I read EC stories from time to time. My comic shop had a huge run of EC reprints and I've bought them here and there just for the purpose of reading them. BA773 and namisgr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanlinc Posted November 17, 2023 Author Share Posted November 17, 2023 Yeah I like the ads. I ran into this the other day while pressing, brought back memories. BA773, ADAMANTIUM, Juno Beach and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA773 Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 On 11/17/2023 at 4:14 PM, seanlinc said: Yeah I like the ads. I ran into this the other day while pressing, brought back memories. And THIS is the ultimate argument to not take the path of digital editions! Gonzimodo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlextherobot Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 On 11/16/2023 at 8:19 PM, Cat said: I prefer reading comics in collected editions, and I kinda have to where I can, as the sound of plastic bags and me undoing sticky tape can send my cat into a seizure (sounds funny but it's really not), so I have to be really careful if I'm reading single issues. Collected editions are the way forward for me! I also have a cat who has seizures due to audio triggers, which makes marathon bagging and boarding sessions very very fraught in my home. Solidarity. Cat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 On 11/18/2023 at 5:40 AM, rlextherobot said: I also have a cat who has seizures due to audio triggers, which makes marathon bagging and boarding sessions very very fraught in my home. Solidarity. You're the only other person I've heard of whose cat has the the same triggers. You have my pity, because boy it ain't easy. But we put up with it because we love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAR1979 Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 On 11/17/2023 at 1:49 PM, BA773 said: And THIS is the ultimate argument to not take the path of digital editions! Look for "c2c" or "ctc" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Aldred Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 On 11/17/2023 at 6:49 PM, BA773 said: And THIS is the ultimate argument to not take the path of digital editions! I’m more liberal. There’s room for both tech nerds and newsprint sniffers. BA773 and Yorick 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlextherobot Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 On 11/17/2023 at 12:43 PM, Cat said: You're the only other person I've heard of whose cat has the the same triggers. You have my pity, because boy it ain't easy. But we put up with it because we love them. The first time it happened, I described it to my (now former) vet, and she looked at me like I was crazy. My current vet seems much more up on it, but we agreed having to give him an anti-convulsant daily would be more traumatic than a once every couple of weeks seizure, which is scary but also doesn't have any lasting ill effects. Best to you and your little fuzzy guy. Cat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 On 11/18/2023 at 7:36 AM, rlextherobot said: The first time it happened, I described it to my (now former) vet, and she looked at me like I was crazy. My current vet seems much more up on it, but we agreed having to give him an anti-convulsant daily would be more traumatic than a once every couple of weeks seizure, which is scary but also doesn't have any lasting ill effects. Best to you and your little fuzzy guy. And likewise to yours. She's only had it happen to her once, the Seizure. Ever since I've been super-careful when accessing single issues and honestly, just plain cutting them out of my life for a large part of it. She's 19, her eyesight and hearing are starting to go, the last thing I want to do is provide more stress for her environment. It's just meant I've been reading a lot more collected editions. I've found lately that if I tell her this is me in advance, and open the single issues, she doesn't react, so that's progress. Now I just need it to work every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul © ® ⚽️💙™ Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 On 11/17/2023 at 7:40 PM, rlextherobot said: I also have a cat who has seizures due to audio triggers, which makes marathon bagging and boarding sessions very very fraught in my home. If Cats are dysfunctional about noise, dogs are equally nuts. But cute with it. rlextherobot and techtre2003 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D2 Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 If you’re reading Days of Future Past, then I suggest also reading these: ADAMANTIUM and Dr. Balls 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanlinc Posted November 21, 2023 Author Share Posted November 21, 2023 Ok so I just read 141 and it was great, really brought back memories. I see the movie somewhat follows the storyline. I'll read 142 in a couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Stuff you see when you look inside comic books. From Forever People #1 KCOComics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
