Monthly Archives: August 2008

Collected Edition Blog browsing on Tuesday Morning

August 26, 2008
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Lot’s of great news and reviews have come out in the past few weeks. Let’s get right to them:

CCL Podcast #183 – Halfway Through American Flagg!

August 20, 2008
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Collected Comics Library Podcast #183

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The CCL Podcast is back in action after a two week hiatus. While I was away on vacation I finished reading the Essential Luke Cage Volume 2 (Marvel) and part of American Flagg! (Image and Dynamic Forces), which is the topic for this week’s show. I liked it very much, but admittedly I felt lost within the first few pages. I tell you all about it and my overall impressions of the package itself.

Also this week, I catch up with a fair amount of news including 1 Million copies of Watchmen, the so-called Limited Edition of the Mini Marvels Digest and some out of bounds pricing for an Alex Ross signed edition of Secret Wars Omnibus from Dynamic Forces. Finally, I go over some upcoming DC Comics Classic Library Editions and slue of 2nd Printings of Marvel Masterworks – one of which makes me very, very happy. All this and the New Releases of the Week (and a few from last week)!

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Starman Omnibus HC Vol 1
American Flagg! Definitive Collection 1 HC
Showcase Presents: The Atom Vol. 2 TPB
The Superman Chronicles Vol. 5 TPB
Midnighter Vol. 2: Anthem TPB
The Sandman Presents: The Dead Boy Detectives TPB
Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 10 HC
Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man HC Variant Volume 101
Wolverine: Logan Black and White Edition Premiere HC
Mighty Avengers Vol. 1: The Ultron Initiative TPB
X-Men: Divided We Stand TPB
Punisher War Journal Classic Vol. 1 TPB
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Herbie Archives Volume 1 HC
The Art Of Marc Silvestri HC
Latest Special: EC Archives Two-Fisted Tales Volume 3 HC – 40% off until August 29
American Flagg! Volume 1 HC
Nexus Archives Vol 8
All-New Atom Vol 4 Small Wonder
Batman Joker’s Asylum
The Brave and The Bold Lords of Luck
Spirit Archives Vol 26
Spirit Vol 1
Marvel Masterworks Atlas Era Journey Into Mystery – Variant 106
Marvel Zombies Hulk Cover
Marvel Zombies Iron Man Cover
Marvel Zombies Spider-Man Cover
Ms Marvel Vol 5 Secret Invasion Premiere HC
Tex The Art of Mark Texiera Deluxe Slipcased HC
Darkstalkers Graphic File
Mammoth Book of Best New Manga 3

Real Power Part 12: Lois Lane

August 19, 2008
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Continuing a series of blogs that was inspired by the Adam Hughes poster The Real Power of the DC Universe.

Today we move to Lois Lane. Yep. Lois Lane. She’s the one I think should have been included in the poster. Before you get all in a tizzy, I realize that all the women depicted are going to play some sort of role in the DCU in the upcoming months and that Lois has no superpower power. But when it comes to feminism and women’s lib, Lois has the moxy, and therefore, she has “real power”.

Ever since she debuted in Action Comics #1 (yeah, she’s as old as Superman), she has been portrayed as smart, headstrong and with gusto. Sure, she plays the fool from time to time, but nowadays, she can even match wits with Lex Luthor, and that’s why she deserves to be among the elite female heroes. Lois hasn’t had many books with her own title, but here are a few collected editions of where you can find her stand out moments.

  • Superman Archives Volume 1. There are several Superman themed DC Archives editions, but here you will find Lois’ first Golden Age appearances.
  • Showcase Presents Superman Family Volumes 1-2. Superman’s Girl Friend, Lois Lane started in March 1958 and ended its run October 1974 with 137 issues. These two books collect her early Silver Age issues.
  • Lois Lane #1-2 (1986). These are the final appearance of the Silver Age Lois Lane. The revised Post-Crisis Lois Lane makes her first appearance in Man of Steel #1. This two part story has not been collected.
  • Superman: Lois Lane 1. Part of the multiple one-shots Girlfrenzy!. Other titles include: Batgirl, The Secret, Tomorrow Woman, Donna Troy, The Ravens, and The Mist. None of these books have been collected.
  • The Daily Planet TPB. This collection, of many different stories throughout history, revolves around the Daily Planet newspaper and its staff. Featuring classics with reporters Clark Kent and Lois Lane, photographer Jimmy Olsen, Editor-in-chief Perry White, and many more – showing how far they will go to get a great story!
  • Superman: The Wedding and Beyond TPB. It’s all here.

Lois can be found in the Superman books and Final Crisis. You can also see her on Smallville thanks to Erica Durance.

Real Power Part 11: Harley Quinn

August 18, 2008
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Continuing a series of blogs that was inspired by the Adam Hughes poster The Real Power of the DC Universe.

Today we move to Harley Quinn. Certifiable. Not much else describes her. Let’s face it, anyone who falls in love with The Joker can’t be described in any other way.

Interestingly, Dr. Harleen Quinzel didn’t originate from the comics, she was created for Batman: The Animated Series; “Joker’s Favor” (episode #22, airdate: September 11, 1992). She proved to be so popular that DC added her into the DCU comics in 1999. These days she’s not some much involved with Joker as she is with Poison Ivy and former Catwoman, Holly Robinson. Now let’s take a look at some of her collected editions:

  • Batman: Harley Quinn OGN by Paul Dini. The book that brought Harley into the pages of the DC Universe.
  • Batman Adventures: Mad Love Timed to coincide with Harley Quinn’s DC Universe debut, this award-winning special showcases the irrepressible Harley in the “adventures” animated style.
  • Harley Quinn: Preludes and Knock-Knock Jokes Collects the first seven issues (of 38) of her own ongoing series.
  • Batman: Harley and Ivy TPB Collects Batman: Harley and Ivy, Harley and Ivy: Love On The Lam OGN and a colored story from Batman Black and White Vol. 2

Harley Quinn was last seen in Countdown.

Real Power Part 10: Zatanna

August 15, 2008
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Continuing a series of blogs that was inspired by the Adam Hughes poster The Real Power of the DC Universe.

Today we move to Zatanna. More and more these days it seems that Zatanna is getting more and more page time. I think it’s because editors at DC realize that she more than just a pretty face in fish nets and a top hat. As seen in the pages of Countdown, Zatanna is very formidable and can be adapted to many different situations.

Originating from the Silver Age, Zatanna, is the daughter of the DCU’s greatest magician Giovanni Zatara, who was a hero in the Golden Age. She first appeared in Hawkman #4 and has teamed up with many heroes including Batman, The Atom and others before joining the Justice League of America. Let’s take a look at where you can find more of her and some collected editions:

  • JLA: Zatanna’s Search The Silver Age saga that introduced Zatanna. Collects The Atom #19, Hawkman #4, Green Lantern #42, Detective Comics #335, #355 And Justice League of America #51. Also, a 10-page Zatanna origin by Gerry Conway and Romeo Tanghal.
  • Everyday Magic (One-shot) by Paul Dini. Zatanna and John Constantine?!?!
  • Identity Crisis HC Zatanna takes care of Dr, Light and even Batman.
  • Seven Soldiers of Victory Vol. 1 (of 4) Grant Morrison’s epic. Collects Seven Soldiers of Victory #0, Seven Soldiers: Shining Knight #1-2, Seven Soldiers: The Guardian #1-2, Seven Soldiers: Zatanna #1-2 and Seven Soldiers: Klarion #1.

Currently Zatanna can be seen in the pages of Justice League of America, where she is current member.