Keeping Up

September 22, 2008
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There’s no doubt about it, when you get as many trades, hardcovers comics and collected editions as I do, it can be pretty hard to stay on top of everything and not get behind. That said. I am behind. In fact way behind. I own over 130 DC Archives and 100 Marvel Masterworks just to start, and to be honest, I have not read even half of them. Before you scold me and tell me that it’s all a waste of money, don’t because it isn’t at all. I view it has history on my bookshelf and someday I get through it all and my kids will go through it and maybe my grandkids will too. And through it all, the library will grow.

But I am making progress. I try to read every night. Whether it’s in my favorite chair or in bed. But I don’t look at it as a chore, either. I read (and collect) the books, because I want to. It’s my hobby. Sure I like golf and baseball and other activities, but I’ve come to realize that reading comics, and in particular Collected Editions, is my #1 favorite thing to do by myself.

Of course I’ve known this for years and years, but I’ve come to a point in my life where I’m looking back at things and the choices I’ve made. And for better or worse, collecting comics has been a fun and exciting (and sometimes) frustrating ride. I have no intention of stopping now. The Blog has been a great outlet for me and so has the Forum, which ah been lackluster at times, but there’s been enough chatter to keep it going, for now. But it’s the podcast that I have relished. Once a week I come on and give the news and voice my opinions about the world of comic books as it relates to collected editions and it’s your loyalty for which I’m truly grateful.

Thank you. I don’t say it enough.

Chris Marshall

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  1. Derek Coward on September 22, 2008 at 2:00 pm

    There are parts of this post that read like a farewell address. I had to read it twice to make sure that I wasn’t missing something.

    Oh, by the way, you’re welcome. We don’t thank you enough for the shows.

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  2. Chris Marshall on September 22, 2008 at 5:03 pm

    LOL
    I suppose it does.
    Nah, I’m not going anywhere.

    Reply
  3. Brendan Howard on September 22, 2008 at 5:47 pm

    Trade paperbacks and hardcover collections are amazing. Word.

    Reply
  4. Imran on September 22, 2008 at 5:57 pm

    Thanks for your Absolute: The New Frontier recommendation. Its definitely on my wish list now.

    Reply
  5. Richard on September 25, 2008 at 10:59 am

    I too am behind. I worry that my trade and book buying are more about having than reading.

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