Question for those who have bought the Marvel Masterwork HCs or the DC equivalent.

ivelostr2 · 10-27-09, 02:20 PM

so i went to the comic store near where i work today during lunch, and they had some of the $50 Marvel Masterwork and DC (not sure what these are called) HCs for $10 each. Only like random ones, like Superman vol 4 & 5, Batman Vol 2 and Captain America (issues 7-12 i think), and a Shazam.

I assume these are high quality, since they were selling for $50, but what i wonder is if I should bother buying a vlume 2 or volume 4 & 5 if I am probably never going to buy the other ones at full price. Do these contain full arcs, or am going to be frustrated reading them?

The price is almost too good to pass up.

Meatwad's Ghost · 10-27-09, 06:23 PM

I have a couple of the DC ones (Batman and Dark Knight #1) and they are self contained, these are back from the Golden Age. The Marvels are Silver age and have the on going back story line for the and not a long running main story (there is probable some exceptions to that). I would also check Amazon and see what some of the reviewers think. Sorry I couldn't be much more help, I don't have to many because of the price, which is really cheap for these.

ytrez · 10-28-09, 09:05 AM

The DC's are called "Archives" and the Superman, Batman, and Shazam volumes you mention are Golden Age stories.

Marvel Masterworks are generally Silver Age reprints (though there are some golden/bronze volumes).

At 10 bucks you can't go wrong.

ivelostr2 · 10-28-09, 10:21 AM

I ended up picking up the Young allies one and skimmed through it yesterday, it seemed fun, not something I ever read before, I may go back and pick up the others a couple a week, because I am pretty sure i am the only one buying them.

Darmund · 10-28-09, 05:46 PM

FYI Marvel has started putting out the Marvel Masterworks series in the trade paperback format for I think about $20.

ivelostr2 · 10-28-09, 11:21 PM

I guess I was not the only one buying, i went back today and all that was left was Superman in Action Comics Vol. 4 :<

10-27-09, 06:23 PM	#2
Meatwad's Ghost Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 59	Re: Question for those who have bought the Marvel Masterwork HCs or the DC equivalent I have a couple of the DC ones (Batman and Dark Knight #1) and they are self contained, these are back from the Golden Age. The Marvels are Silver age and have the on going back story line for the and not a long running main story (there is probable some exceptions to that). I would also check Amazon and see what some of the reviewers think. Sorry I couldn't be much more help, I don't have to many because of the price, which is really cheap for these.

10-28-09, 09:05 AM	#3
ytrez DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,440	Re: Question for those who have bought the Marvel Masterwork HCs or the DC equivalent The DC's are called "Archives" and the Superman, Batman, and Shazam volumes you mention are Golden Age stories. Marvel Masterworks are generally Silver Age reprints (though there are some golden/bronze volumes). At 10 bucks you can't go wrong.

10-28-09, 10:21 AM	#4
ivelostr2 DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 2,354	Re: Question for those who have bought the Marvel Masterwork HCs or the DC equivalent I ended up picking up the Young allies one and skimmed through it yesterday, it seemed fun, not something I ever read before, I may go back and pick up the others a couple a week, because I am pretty sure i am the only one buying them. __________________ Trout: All this Star Wars vs. Star Trek debating is giving me a nerd headache. Giantrobo: RoboDad forgive us Neanderthal fucktards for having a laugh at a word that has changed it's meaning and usage since 1951. Excuse me while I go drag my knuckles....

10-28-09, 05:46 PM	#5
Darmund New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 19	Re: Question for those who have bought the Marvel Masterwork HCs or the DC equivalent FYI Marvel has started putting out the Marvel Masterworks series in the trade paperback format for I think about $20.

10-28-09, 11:21 PM	#6
ivelostr2 DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 2,354	Re: Question for those who have bought the Marvel Masterwork HCs or the DC equivalent I guess I was not the only one buying, i went back today and all that was left was Superman in Action Comics Vol. 4 :< __________________ Trout: All this Star Wars vs. Star Trek debating is giving me a nerd headache. Giantrobo: RoboDad forgive us Neanderthal fucktards for having a laugh at a word that has changed it's meaning and usage since 1951. Excuse me while I go drag my knuckles....

10-27-09, 02:20 PM	#1
ivelostr2 DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 2,354	Question for those who have bought the Marvel Masterwork HCs or the DC equivalent. so i went to the comic store near where i work today during lunch, and they had some of the $50 Marvel Masterwork and DC (not sure what these are called) HCs for $10 each. Only like random ones, like Superman vol 4 & 5, Batman Vol 2 and Captain America (issues 7-12 i think), and a Shazam. I assume these are high quality, since they were selling for $50, but what i wonder is if I should bother buying a vlume 2 or volume 4 & 5 if I am probably never going to buy the other ones at full price. Do these contain full arcs, or am going to be frustrated reading them? The price is almost too good to pass up. __________________ Trout: All this Star Wars vs. Star Trek debating is giving me a nerd headache. Giantrobo: RoboDad forgive us Neanderthal fucktards for having a laugh at a word that has changed it's meaning and usage since 1951. Excuse me while I go drag my knuckles....