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CCL #162 – Jeff Smith and his Monster Society of Evil Deluxe Edition

March 5, 2008
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smith_shazam.jpgCollected Comics Library Podcast #162

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We got about 5 inches or so here in Detroit overnight and they closed the schools. This makes it the third snow day this year. Our school system budgets in three for the entire year, if we get anymore, they will tack it on to the end of the year, which really won’t work out for me because the last day of school just happens to coincide with the first day (Friday) of Wizard World Chicago.

Today on the podcast I have a ton of news from DC Comics regarding their programs of Archives, Absolutes, Omnibuses, Deluxe Editions and something new call DC Comics Classics Library.

And speaking of Deluxe Editions, today’s feature is on Shazam! The Monster Society of Evil by Jeff Smith. This is the first of the new line of books that DC will be putting out. The story is OK, however the extras and make-up of the book is fantastic, which makes it a very enjoyable experience. I also go over Smith’s new monthly title RASL.

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

Shazam! The Monster Society of Evil Deluxe Edition HC
Essential Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 TPB
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
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

Shazam! The Monster Society of Evil Deluxe Edition HC
Absolute Sandman Vol 2 HC
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
Essential Punisher Volume 2
JSA All Stars Archives Volume 1 HC

Comic Book Blog browsing on a Monday morning

March 3, 2008
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dennisthemenace1951-1952.jpgSaturday night my wife and I attending a wedding for one of my good friends and co-workers, Patty and I decided that it would be fun (and different) if I wore a bow tie. I have to say that I think I looked pretty good. I had trouble tying it, but I think it have the hang of it down. I’m going to continue on practicing and viewing “how to” videos on You Tube. Not sure if this is the end of regular ties for me, but I think I may make the switch to bow ties full time. On with today’s links: