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July 8, 2008

Collected Edition Blog browsing on Tuesday morning

Filed under: Blogging - 08 Jul 2008

As expected not much has gone on this past weekend due to the holiday, but I did manage to dig up a few links for you to peruse today. I’ll be sure to talk a bit more about Longshot Press Release (listed below) I have a bit of a conspiracy theory as to why Marvel have issued such a release at this date and time. Also this week’s show will be out Thursday, along with the new comics.

On with today’s links:

July 7, 2008

Where to find me - any where and any time

Filed under: Blogging - 07 Jul 2008

If you guys are like me, you’re a fan of social networking. I guess in one way or another I’ve always been into it for a number of years but I never actually knew there was a term for it until about 2 years ago. With the advent of the internet came UseNet (which I used in college in 1991-94), email, message boards, Yahoo! Groups, MySpace and FaceBook, Digg, Blogs and comments, of course Podcasting and RSS, and a whole lot of others that have since cluttered up the internet.

Along came Google Reader (and other readers, but I think Google is the best) and it has turned out to be a good way to organize and subscribe to your favorite blogs, However, it only good for that particular purpose. It altogether another thing if you want to follow someone’s FaceBook page, Amazon Wishlists, Flickr, and the current Big Kahuna - Twitter. Now it has all come together with FriendFeed. As it states on the Wikipedia page, FriendFeed is a social aggregator that consolidates the updates from social websites such as blog entries, social bookmarking websites, and social networks among others. This allows individuals using multiple social websites to have a consolidated stream of details on all their activities across these websites”.

I’ve been using FriendFeed since before it went public (I was able to get a free beta though a source of mine). I can tell you that has become an essential tool for me to keep up-to-date on all my friends including their Tweets, photos, blogs, podcasts, and other useful information. And it’s simply the best way to keep track of everything I do here at the CCL or in just my regular plain, old life. So jump on this years’ internet bandwagon – FriendFeed and subscribe to everything that I do (which includes this blog and podcast all the links below) on the internet. http://friendfeed.com/chrisccl

But if you want to follow me the old fashioned way here is a list of several other places where you can find me:

Collected Comics Library Blog http://www.collectedcomicslibrary.com
CCL Podcast (.xml) http://www.collectedcomicslibrary.com/rss/podcast_ccl.xml
CCL Podcast (iTunes) http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=73331158&s=143441
Twitter http://twitter.com/ChrisCCL
Del.icio.us http://del.icio.us/chrisccl
Digg http://digg.com/users/chrisccl
Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/21768570%40N03/
Google Shared Items (I’ll be using this more) http://www.google.com/reader/shared/11984609320779550561
LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/pub/2/435/356
StumbleUpon http://chrisccl.stumbleupon.com/
ComicSpace (not yet a part of FriendFeed) http://www.comicspace.com/chrisccl/
MySpace (but I never use it) http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=60403393
Sorry no FaceBook.

July 4, 2008

Collected Edition Blog browsing on Independence Day

Filed under: Blogging - 04 Jul 2008

As I said the podcast for this week that I would be getting to a new round of links and happenings in the Collected Edition universe. I couldn’t find anything real significant that came out of Wizard World Chicago. Just some “maybes” to some books (Complete Hitman) and things we already know about (Hellboy/Batman/Starman included in the Starman Omnibus). Dynamite (not Devils Due) has acquired the rights to publish The Phantom. Hopefully we’ll see some more classic Phantom collections.
Have a safe and fun holiday weekend, on with the links:

July 3, 2008

TwoMorrows Tune-In #10: Eric Nolen-Weathington - Modern Masters editor

Filed under: TwoMorows - 03 Jul 2008

TwoMorrows Tune-In #10: Eric Nolen-Weathington - Modern Masters editor

On the show this month, host Chris Marshall talks with Modern Masters editor Eric Nolen-Weathington on his upcoming Mike Ploog book, due out in September. Chris also goes over all of the July releases and talks about what’s to come at Comic-Con International later this month.

http://twomorrows.com/blog/category/tune-in/

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e-mail Chris with questions and/or comments.

He may even read it on the next Tune-In!

 
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CCL Podcast #177 - Wizard World Chicago 2008 and some Marvel Horror

Filed under: Podcast, alan moore, panel - 03 Jul 2008

Collected Comics Library Podcast #177

29,527Kb; 31m 13s

http://www.collectedcomicslibrary.com/

This week on the show I tell you all about my adventures at Wizard World Chicago 2008. Including the people I met, the Comics Podcasting Panel and all of the collected editions that bought at unbelievable discounts – Legion of Monsters HC (Marvel), Essential Horror Volume 1 (Marvel), Stoker’s Dracula (Marvel), Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness (Marvel and Dynamite), Marvel Masterworks: Atlas Era - Tales of Suspense Volume 2 (Marvel) and Ex Machina Deluxe Edition HC (DC). In just a few days I’ve managed to read most of them.

Also, there is news that the Absolute Black Dossier will not include the 45 rpm song by Alan Moore. Wasn’t that the whole point of this edition? As much as I will probably pick it up, I’m over this whole soap opera.

Lastly, as usual I rundown the New Releases of the Week and congratulations to Joe of Lowell, Massachusetts on winning my giveaway of Kick-Ass #1 and 2 (Marvel/Icon).

Please visit my site sponsors: In-Stock Trades, Forbidden Planet International (UK), and Library Binding Company.

Chris

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In the USA…
Great books from In Stock Trades
In the UK and Europe…
Pre-order books from Forbidden Planet International
Y The Last Man TPB Vol 10 Whys And Wherefores
Superman: Last Son HC
Showcase Presents: Batman Vol. 3 TPB
Countdown Presents: The Search For Ray Palmer TPB
Teen Titans: Titans Of Tomorrow TPB
John Constantine, Hellblazer: The Fear Machine TPB
Wildstorm: Revelations TPB
Avengers: The Initiative Vol. 2: Killed In Action Premiere HC
Mighty Avengers Vol. 2: Venom Bomb Premiere HC
Fantastic Four: Lost Adventures by Stan Lee Premiere HC
Fantastic Four: Lost Adventures by Stan Lee Premiere HC - Variant
Essential Defenders Vol. 4 TPB
Invaders Classic Vol. 2 TPB
Counter X Vol. 1: X-Force TPB
Captain America: Operation Rebirth (New Printing) TPB
Latest special - Punisher by Garth Ennis Omnibus HC - 40% off until July 11
Black Panther: Back to Africa
Cable Vol 1: Messiah War Premiere HC
Captain America The Death of Captain America Vol 2
Counter X Vol 2
Camelot 3000 Deluxe Edition HC
Heroes Volume 2 HC
Batman and the Outsiders Vol 1 The Chrysalis
Y: The Last Man Deluxe Edition Book 1 HC
Angel After the Fall - First Night HC
Red Rocket Seven
Buffy The Vampire Slayer Vol 3 Wolves at the Gate
Stickleback
Terry Moore’s Echo Vol 1 Silver Rain
Korgi Book 2 The Cosmic Collector

 
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June 30, 2008

Comics Podcast Panel from Wizard World Chicago 2008

Filed under: Podcast, panel - 30 Jun 2008

Download Now! - Comics Podcast Panel from Wizard World Chicago 2008 (.mp3)
http://www.collectedcomicslibrary.com/

As promised, here is the Comics Podcast Panel from Wizard World Chicago 2008. The panel was moderated by Eisner Award winning writer Sean McKeever, and included myself, Brian Salazar of Around Comics, Vince Bonavoglia of 11 O’Clock Comics, Scott Cederlund of Wednesday’s Haul, John Siuntres of Wordballoon, Stevie D. of Comic Book Queers, Steven Schuler of Alter Ego, and Sean Whelan of Raging Bullets. If you weren’t able to attend the convention or the panel, here’s your chance to hear what eight of comics Podcasting’s finest have to say about the medium. Besides the people from above I want to thank Chris Neseman (Around Comics) for putting the whole deal together.

I also had a chance to meet (some for the first time) some really cool people; Professionals: Mike Norton, Dave Wachter, Skottie Young, Greg Rucka, Pat Loika; and friends of the show: Mark Ross (Cluck Trent) and Matt Kramer (Darth Kramer). I was only there for a few hours on Friday, so I would have liked to have met many more people, perhaps next year. I’ll be going over more of my experiences including the incredible deals that I got. for this week’s podcast due out Wednesday.

Chris

 
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June 27, 2008

CCL on Comic Book Page: Mayo Report: May 2008 Collected Edition Sale Estimates

Filed under: John Mayo, industry - 27 Jun 2008

I sit down with John Mayo, once again, and discuss the sales estimates for the Top 100 graphic novels and collected editions for May 2008.

Email John at MayoReport@ComicBookPage.com with any questions or comment you have on the episode or post on the Comic Book Page Forum.

This podcast episode originated on the Comic Book Page website

June 25, 2008

CCL Podcast #176 - A Look at DC Comics 2009 Collected Editions

Filed under: Podcast - 25 Jun 2008

Collected Comics Library Podcast #176

42,690Kb; 36m 12s

http://www.collectedcomicslibrary.com/

This week on the show I give a full rundown of the DC Comics January/1Q 2009 Collected Editions. I blogged about this a few days ago and I have yet to come up with a source for the list so take it with a grain (or chunk) of salt.

Also on the show I do a little eBay Sold Searching and you won’t believe just what are hot commodities and the final sold prices for the books.

Have an email question regarding what to do with damaged books that are bought at conventions; news on a brand new cool Prince Valiant retrospective; and is anyone buying the Marvel Illustrated books?

All this including the New Releases of the Week, what’s coming up on the next TwoMorrows Tune-In Podcast and a Kick-Ass (#1-2) giveaway - find out how to enter on the show.

Please visit my site sponsors: In-Stock Trades, Forbidden Planet International (UK), and Library Binding Company.

Chris

Links of note:
DC 2009 - Collected Editions Blog
DC 2009 - Official DC Comics Forums
Discuss this topic on the CCL forum

In the USA…
Great books from In Stock Trades
In the UK and Europe…
Pre-order books from Forbidden Planet International
Fables TPB Vol 10 The Good Prince (MR)
Essential Werewolf By Night Vol 1 TPB
Essential Wolverine Vol 2 TPB
Essential Wolverine Vol 3 TPB
Essential X-Men Vol 1 TPB
Essential X-Men Vol 3 TPB
Essential X-Men Vol 4 TPB
Essential X-Men Vol 5 TPB
Essential X-Men Vol 6 TPB
Fantastic Four Omnibus HC
Marvel Visionaries Chris Claremont HC
Marvel Visionaries Jack Kirby Vol 1 HC
Marvel Visionaries John Romita Jr HC
Marvel Visionaries John Romita Sr HC
Marvel Visionaries Stan Lee HC
Marvel Visionaries Steve Ditko HC
Latest special: Absolute Sandman Volume 4 HC - 40% off until July 4
Amazing Fantasy Omnibus HC
Marvel Masterworks Golden Age Sub-Mariner Vol 2 HC
Fantastic Four Omnibus Volume 1 HC (2nd edition)
Doctor Solar Man of the Atom Vol 4 HC
Original Encyclopedia of Comic-Book Heroes Vol 3 Superman
Marvel Masterworks: Captain Marvel Volume 2 HC
Captain America by Ed Brubaker Omnibus Vol 1 HC
Avengers/Defenders War Premiere HC
EC Archives: Two-Fisted Tales Volume 2 HC
Marvel Masterworks Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD Vol 1 HC
Marvel Zombies/Army of Darkness HC
Shazam Monster Society of Evil Deluxe Edition HC
Essential Punisher Volume 2
JSA All Stars Archives Volume 1 HC
 
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June 23, 2008

Collected Edition Blog browsing on a Monday morning

Filed under: Blogging - 23 Jun 2008

Catching up on a few links from the past week. If you know of any news that came out of Heroes Con, please feel free to comment or send me an e-mail