That's exactly what I do I have marvel unlimited and DC infinite so it helps

I find better value when buying omnibus and graphic novel comics and they are easier to preserve.

This.👆

That's a great story. I consider the "Barry Smith" Conan art to be first-rate, as well. Did you write for a comic title? If so, would you care to share which one?

@@wylierichardson-tu6zs I didn't write for a comic title at the time, but Roy and I co-wrote the introduction to a hardcover collection called ROY THOMAS PRESENTS CAPTAIN VIDEO that collected the entire six issue run of Fawcett's CAPTAIN VIDEO comic book.That was published by PS Artbooks I have written comic scripts for small press companies that went into development hell, but I still love the comics and continue to write about their history in magazines like BACK ISSUE and other PS Artbooks introductions. I'd still write comic scripts if given the chance and the publisher honored their contract with me, even if they paid me $1 to write "HULK SMASH". That's how much I love the medium. All The Best, James Heath Lantz Freelance Writer Staff Writer for Back Issue magazine 2021 Eisner Award nominee, 2019 winner, "Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism"

Ahhh, yep could never get enough Conan/Robert E Howard, Del rey paperbacks,---> Savage sword of Conan magazines----> then Dark Horse Conan-----> now Titan is just recently killing it, such a great read. Great vid,( yes its old) but lovin it that its still getting views, good times.... -Cheers

@@wylierichardson-tu6zs I have written unpublished scripts for small press publishers a few years back. (I never got paid for those, which is why I left the publishers) However, Roy Thomas hired me initially back in 2012 or 2013 for an ALTER EGO article which evolved into the introduction for PS Artbooks' ROY THOMAS PRESENTS CAPTAIN VIDEO which collected the entire run of the 1950s CAPTAIN VIDEO comic book. I'd still love to write comics if someone pays me. I've had 27 pieces published in the TwoMorrows Publishing magazine BACK ISSUE since 2014 with another four coming out in 2024 and 2025. I'm also have some short stories coming soon, and I'm working on a novel I hope to get published. All The Best, James Heath Lantz Freelance Writer Staff Writer for Back Issue magazine 2021 Eisner Award nominee, 2019 winner, "Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism"

That's so cool that you got letters printed in the back

@@tom3151 ​Cheers Tom.😊 One of my favourites was the 20th anniversary issue since the magazine started. If I get chance I'll find a few out sort and post them on the Reddit., currently have them in all different boxes👍

that can be tricky, especially since many issues have great covers but less-than-great stories.

That always bugs me, aa soon as I get new books the shrink wrap is straight off so I can have a good look at the book.

@@simon9146 I take them out of the wrapping to check for damage. I have been collecting omnis and hardcover for nearly 4 years and I have only had 3 that were damaged when I opened them

@@tom3151 I always open my books like you to check for damage and to stretch the spine. Saying that have MOKF 3 still sealed as when I eventually move I don't want it getting bashed. Although have been awful tempted.😂

Just because someone has sealed books on their shelves doesn’t mean that they are NOT in the hobby for the fun of it. I know numerous people who collect books and they previously bought the singles or read them digitally. They buy the collected editions because they really like the series and intend to read it down the line. I understand books could have damage you can’t see when sealed, but there was only one person I ever knew who had damage in a book from keeping it sealed. I believe it was the original Strangers In Paradise hardcover set. There was an issue with glue and pages were stuck and some ruined. I’ve had some books that had been sealed since around 2010 and when I opened them they were crisp and brand new. I’ve also known some people who buy a book and then change their mind soon afterward and decide to sell it. If they had opened it, the selling price would have been lower. However, I can see why people would want to take their books out of the seal upon receiving them regardless if they intend to read it right away or not. Whatever makes them feel good is all that matters.

As far as I can tell, most mini-series advertise themselves as such (i.e. have labels like 'book two of four'). I dont think they are doing any kind of 'bait and switch' marketing. I agree with you about 'variant' covers, I think the solution for the average collector is simply to buy the one variant that most appeals to him / her.