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Why Marvel Vs. DC?
10-13-14, 05:14 PM
#76
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Re: Why Marvel Vs. DC?
My first comic. A Treasury Edition, oversized comic which I got in 1976 when I was 5. Featured 2 Superman/Flash race stories, puzzles, Fortress of Solitude schematics, and more. Turned me into a Superman (and DCU) fan for life:
I still have it.
Christmas 1976 my cousin gave me this hardbound treasure:
This thick book featured Superman stories from every decade. I poured through it like it was Holy Writ. Mostly black and white, but with some color pages. Think of every possible Superman iteration of that time, from the Siegel/Shuster social crusader of the 30s to the grand goofy sci-fi of Mort Weisenger/Curt Swan and the Denny O'Neil 70s era. AMAZING STUFF.
My brother had the Batman version which was just as addictive as well.
I still have it.
Christmas 1976 my cousin gave me this hardbound treasure:
This thick book featured Superman stories from every decade. I poured through it like it was Holy Writ. Mostly black and white, but with some color pages. Think of every possible Superman iteration of that time, from the Siegel/Shuster social crusader of the 30s to the grand goofy sci-fi of Mort Weisenger/Curt Swan and the Denny O'Neil 70s era. AMAZING STUFF.
My brother had the Batman version which was just as addictive as well.
-Have many great memories reading those.
Still have the Superman vs Spider-Man and LoSH.
Love DC comics, never really collected Marvel.
Love both DC/Marvel movies now, feel like a kid again watching my fav characters on the big screen.
10-13-14, 10:37 PM
#78
Re: Why Marvel Vs. DC?
Had most or all of the "Treasury Edition" over sized editions...LOVED THEM.
-Have many great memories reading those.
Still have the Superman vs Spider-Man and LoSH.
Love DC comics, never really collected Marvel.
Love both DC/Marvel movies now, feel like a kid again watching my fav characters on the big screen.
-Have many great memories reading those.
Still have the Superman vs Spider-Man and LoSH.
Love DC comics, never really collected Marvel.
Love both DC/Marvel movies now, feel like a kid again watching my fav characters on the big screen.
10-14-14, 07:33 AM
#79
Challenge Guru & Comic Nerd
Re: Why Marvel Vs. DC?
Sadly, I got rid of all of my Treasury Editions back when I was 15 or so and went thru a rare purge mode. I've re-bought several on ebay, and still pick them up occasionally when I see them in the $10 or less range.
12-10-14, 01:42 PM
#80
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Re: Why Marvel Vs. DC?
Christmas 1976 my cousin gave me this hardbound treasure:
This thick book featured Superman stories from every decade. I poured through it like it was Holy Writ. Mostly black and white, but with some color pages. Think of every possible Superman iteration of that time, from the Siegel/Shuster social crusader of the 30s to the grand goofy sci-fi of Mort Weisenger/Curt Swan and the Denny O'Neil 70s era. AMAZING STUFF.
My brother had the Batman version which was just as addictive as well.
This thick book featured Superman stories from every decade. I poured through it like it was Holy Writ. Mostly black and white, but with some color pages. Think of every possible Superman iteration of that time, from the Siegel/Shuster social crusader of the 30s to the grand goofy sci-fi of Mort Weisenger/Curt Swan and the Denny O'Neil 70s era. AMAZING STUFF.
My brother had the Batman version which was just as addictive as well.
(I wasn't really following this thread, but saw Hokeyboy's comment in passing and made a mental note to come back to it. Kudos to me for finding it!)
12-10-14, 02:00 PM
#81
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Why Marvel Vs. DC?
I borrowed both this and especially the Batman version from the library more times than I could ever count. A few years back I ran across the latter in a used book store and of course had to own it. Still awesome.
(I wasn't really following this thread, but saw Hokeyboy's comment in passing and made a mental note to come back to it. Kudos to me for finding it!)
(I wasn't really following this thread, but saw Hokeyboy's comment in passing and made a mental note to come back to it. Kudos to me for finding it!)
I have distinct memories of a Wonder Woman hardcover that my sister received, but since I was 5 and this was 38 years ago, I could be entirely full of beans.
Still have both the Superman and Batman books (bought off eBay 15 years ago) and they remain great reads. I always loved the decade "preview pages" for the 50s, 60s, and 70s. The Batman ones were ESPECIALLY creepy; each issue seemed to be showcasing Robin's imminent death.
12-10-14, 02:12 PM
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Re: Why Marvel Vs. DC?
I have distinct memories of a Wonder Woman hardcover that my sister received, but since I was 5 and this was 38 years ago, I could be entirely full of beans.
Still have both the Superman and Batman books (bought off eBay 15 years ago) and they remain great reads. I always loved the decade "preview pages" for the 50s, 60s, and 70s. The Batman ones were ESPECIALLY creepy; each issue seemed to be showcasing Robin's imminent death.
Still have both the Superman and Batman books (bought off eBay 15 years ago) and they remain great reads. I always loved the decade "preview pages" for the 50s, 60s, and 70s. The Batman ones were ESPECIALLY creepy; each issue seemed to be showcasing Robin's imminent death.
Damn you, nostalgia! I just ordered the Superman one for 12 bucks shipped.
12-10-14, 03:02 PM
#85
Re: Why Marvel Vs. DC?
There was a WW hardcover. It had WW face on it; yellow and blue with stars. It was thinner than the Batman and Superman books. I never owned it but remember flipping through it.
EDIT: Here it is.
http://www.wonderwomancollectors.com/home.html
EDIT: Here it is.
http://www.wonderwomancollectors.com/home.html
Last edited by mrhan; 12-10-14 at 04:59 PM.
12-10-14, 03:46 PM
#88
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Why Marvel Vs. DC?
No, I thought I remembered a Wonder Woman version as well, though a quick search didn't turn up anything. I found a Shazam! version once but wasn't enough of a fan to pay the high price, and I already have the Showcase and some others.
Damn you, nostalgia! I just ordered the Superman one for 12 bucks shipped.
Damn you, nostalgia! I just ordered the Superman one for 12 bucks shipped.
12-10-14, 04:56 PM
#90
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Why Marvel Vs. DC?
I borrowed both this and especially the Batman version from the library more times than I could ever count. A few years back I ran across the latter in a used book store and of course had to own it. Still awesome.
(I wasn't really following this thread, but saw Hokeyboy's comment in passing and made a mental note to come back to it. Kudos to me for finding it!)
(I wasn't really following this thread, but saw Hokeyboy's comment in passing and made a mental note to come back to it. Kudos to me for finding it!)
I had this book when I was a kid. Of course, my Mom got rid of it when I moved out. Thanks, Mom!
12-10-14, 06:00 PM
#91
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Re: Why Marvel Vs. DC?
Damnit
Yep, that looks right. 
There was a WW hardcover. It had WW face on it; yellow and blue with stars. It was thinner than the Batman and Superman books. I never owned it but remember flipping through it.
EDIT: Here it is.
http://www.wonderwomancollectors.com/home.html
EDIT: Here it is.
http://www.wonderwomancollectors.com/home.html
12-10-14, 07:41 PM
#92
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