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So in May, Image Comics will release a massive Walking Dead collection. Issues 1-48, in one book, 1088 pages, for $60.
That might be an incentive for me to get it.
So, without spoiling anything, could someone tell me if it's worth it?
Jezus, $60?! I'm getting that. Glad I never got anything before. $60?!! How will it look?
Softcover I think.
I'm thinking something along the lines of the Bone One-Volume Edition.
This is in the sollicits, I suppose? God, I'm getting that.
And not unimportantly, where'd you learn about the news?
And VERY important: check Amazon.co.uk. It's listed for 31,50 pounds, which converts to about 33 euros.
Where I got the news : http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0902/19/imagemay.htm
I'm definitely buying it online then. I'll have a look at this.
If you're too lazy to click the link :
THE WALKING DEAD COMPENDIUM, VOL. 1 TP
Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Charlie Adlard and Tony Moore, cover by Adlard and Cliff Rathburn.
Available for a limited time only! The first eight volumes of this fan-favorite series collected into one massive paperback collection. Get it while supplies last. Collects The Walking Dead #1-48.
1,088 pages, black and white, $59.99, in stores on May 6.
StoneTable
02-19-2009, 11:20 AM
The Walking Dead is fucking awesome. It's definitely worth picking up.
wolf_2099
02-19-2009, 12:25 PM
Pre-order this thing now.
NOW, FRENCHIE.
Stocky Boy
02-19-2009, 01:00 PM
Wait a minute...
... Arn.
Why, in the first place, are you not reading it already? This does not compute. :confused:
I feel it's actually strange that you are asking the question, "is it worth it", because I would naturally assume you would have pre-existing knowledge confirming that it is, as you are our walking encylopedia of comic knowledge. I mean, if you can tell me about a series like Bone, I expect you to be more aware of a top 3 publisher book. *tut, tut, tut*
Tell me you are reading Invincible? :D
CountD
02-19-2009, 01:45 PM
check it:
http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/953/953866/the-walking-dead-20090212010556720.jpg
Wait a minute...
... Arn.
Why, in the first place, are you not reading it already? This does not compute. :confused:
I feel it's actually strange that you are asking the question, "is it worth it", because I would naturally assume you would have pre-existing knowledge confirming that it is, as you are our walking encylopedia of comic knowledge. I mean, if you can tell me about a series like Bone, I expect you to be more aware of a top 3 publisher book. *tut, tut, tut*
Tell me you are reading Invincible? :D
No I don't read Invicible either. Of course I have heard about Walking Dead. I can tell you it's written by Kirkman, it was first drawn by Tony Moore before Charlie Adlard (of Codeflesh fame) took over.
I know it suffered huge delays, I know it's in B&W and I know D totally loves.
What I don't know is : should I read it?
The big zombie thing that is going on at the moment made me want to stay away from it so far.
But I would hate to pass on a great book.
It's the book that SET the zombie craze.
check it:
Ooooh... nice!
CountD
02-19-2009, 02:05 PM
yes, you need to read TWD. (Do I really come off as loving it that much?...huh.)
then thank all of us verily for pushing you.
and Invincible, too. Might as well pick up the first 2 trades and don't ask questions. Please just do as you're told.
CountD
02-19-2009, 02:05 PM
It's the book that SET the zombie craze.
Ooooh... nice!
I mined that special for you guyz
That's from the Governor arc?
CountD
02-19-2009, 02:09 PM
Dude.
It is from a future arc.
CountD
02-19-2009, 02:10 PM
tough to talk about it wihout maj-hor spoiling it for Arn.
Well, he could always keep out of the topics about the comic.
So I create a thread and now I have to leave it behind me, so as to avoid spoilers...
So sad is the life of message boarders...
We CAN make a new topic, just to spare you this fate.
CountD
02-19-2009, 02:53 PM
NO!
please leave, Arn.
(to MGM...Just ask nicely!)
:)
wolf_2099
02-19-2009, 02:56 PM
No I don't read Invicible either. Of course I have heard about Walking Dead. I can tell you it's written by Kirkman, it was first drawn by Tony Moore before Charlie Adlard (of Codeflesh fame) took over.
I know it suffered huge delays, I know it's in B&W and I know D totally loves.
What I don't know is : should I read it?
The big zombie thing that is going on at the moment made me want to stay away from it so far.
But I would hate to pass on a great book.
It is not delayed so much anymore. Kirkman has done serious work to get both his books out on time now, and it is working.
Both? He's writing at least three books.
CountD
02-19-2009, 03:06 PM
Let's not forget the Astounding Wolf-man.
Another kickass title.
Brit got the axe, tho. Which sucked, I liked the story with his sister as the established main character.
It is not delayed so much anymore. Kirkman has done serious work to get both his books out on time now, and it is working.
Well, how would it look if he went around giving lessons to everyone on online video and yet, couldn't even manage to get 2 books on time?
wolf_2099
02-20-2009, 08:01 PM
Both? He's writing at least three books.
I was speaking of the delayed Invincible and Walking Dead.
Astounding Wolf-Man has not had any major delays.
Remember, it started as a bi-monthly title.
And he is only co-writing this.
Mr Wallstreet
02-21-2009, 11:56 AM
So in May, Image Comics will release a massive Walking Dead collection. Issues 1-48, in one book, 1088 pages, for $60.
That might be an incentive for me to get it.
So, without spoiling anything, could someone tell me if it's worth it?
That is a great deal. For my 6 paperbacks I paid roughly $10 a piece for them which will come out to the same amount.
As for if its worth it. It's a zombie/horror comic and you said you're not into horror so I don't know if you'd like it or not. I'd recommend reading a few issues (the first entire storyline actually) to see if you like it.
The more I think about it, the more I think I'll get it anyway cause it'll look good on my shelf. :D
Mr Wallstreet
02-21-2009, 02:48 PM
You bitch :D
William McDert
02-21-2009, 08:45 PM
If you buy it and hate it I'll take it.
OK. It will cost $50 + shipping.
Mr Wallstreet
02-22-2009, 08:14 AM
The $10 discount you're giving him is great. :D
CountD
02-22-2009, 08:32 AM
the new crazy guy, Abraham, is funny
CountD
02-27-2009, 12:22 PM
Wally,
Remember the time we wrote a letter to the Walking Dead column?
rejected!
I also write in on my own before that.
rejected!
lol,
D
Mr Wallstreet
02-28-2009, 07:09 AM
What?! That bitch!
You want to have another go writing a letter?
I pre-ordered that book on Amazon.co.uk!!
Thanks MGM for the tip.
I'm going to buy it as well, just haven't pre-ordered it.
CountD
03-02-2009, 09:23 AM
What?! That bitch!
You want to have another go writing a letter?
yeah, you do one first and I'll submit one in conjunction with it.
it will motivate me to do something.
I'm going to buy it as well, just haven't pre-ordered it.
Aren't you afraid the price might go up? Like, the low price is an incentive to get people to pre-order it and thus ensuring early sales on the book.
Not really, I'm counting on the Dutch webshop to have a low price. That, and I want to wait a month with it (money!).
Mr Wallstreet
03-02-2009, 02:56 PM
yeah, you do one first and I'll submit one in conjunction with it.
it will motivate me to do something.
Do you remember what we asked him the first time around?
William McDert
03-03-2009, 12:46 AM
OK. It will cost $50 + shipping.
YOU OWE ME!!!
:soapbox:
YOU OWN ME!!!
:soapbox:
I know I do.
:D
Khambat7
03-03-2009, 10:54 PM
I love this series. I prefer the individual volumes, though.
William McDert
03-04-2009, 01:47 AM
I know I do.
:D
http://www.bobpitch.com/anon/Mrs_Grouty_sad%20kitten.jpg
CountD
03-04-2009, 02:42 PM
lol, no.
We're going to repeat our questions, aren't we?!?
No, you can ask a general question since you are trades and I'll ask a more up-to-date one. Eh?
CountD
03-04-2009, 02:42 PM
we should also heap a lot of praise on the artist/inker/ etc...or pick the book apart.
Might give us the best shot of getting noticed.
CountD
03-04-2009, 02:43 PM
that is not a zombie kitten.
it is weird that the animals aren't 'infected' with TWD 'disease' in the book. dead animals just kinda die.
Mr Wallstreet
03-04-2009, 03:52 PM
lol, no.
We're going to repeat our questions, aren't we?!?
No, you can ask a general question since you are trades and I'll ask a more up-to-date one. Eh?
Kirkman is being a man-bitch ignoring our query. He should answer your question based on the sheer number of people who you've gotten to pick up his work. And that's just on this board.
Mr Wallstreet
03-04-2009, 03:55 PM
that is not a zombie kitten.
it is weird that the animals aren't 'infected' with TWD 'disease' in the book. dead animals just kinda die.
It's weird that once you're dead, even if it's from natural causes, you still re-animate.
This, to me, suggests, that the virus is airborne and most people have already been infected and all that's needed is a catalyst to start the process to turn into a zombie. This catalyst of course being a bite.
Mr Wallstreet
03-04-2009, 03:58 PM
we should also heap a lot of praise on the artist/inker/ etc...or pick the book apart.
Might give us the best shot of getting noticed.
I'm not gonna brownose Kirkman just to get noticed. I'm already shelling out cash for his product, do I have to stroke his ego as well? Insecure fuckin' writer ;) :D
Incidentally, I began talking zombie films with a few of my co-workers and we all decided that in event of a zombie outbreak, we should designate people who we'd want to kill us if we ever got infected. :D
CountD
03-04-2009, 04:14 PM
I have a bicycle and two sharpened swords in my shed.
4 realz. suck it, kid o.
Mr Wallstreet
03-05-2009, 07:54 PM
:laugh4:
That is such as odd combination of things to have. A bicycle and two sharpened swords.
I now have a mental image of D biking down the street chopping the heads off zombies :D
I ran into the Fathom Compendium yesterday, which is normal comic format. It's not a strange guess to think TWD will be the same.
CountD
03-26-2009, 01:22 PM
:laugh4:
That is such as odd combination of things to have. A bicycle and two sharpened swords.
I now have a mental image of D biking down the street chopping the heads off zombies :D
I also have a sharpening stone, a trench spike and rations. what of it?:chewie:
CountD
05-27-2009, 10:28 AM
SPOILERS!
a preacher? I think he's going to divide up the survivors and/or get them into trouble.
Did Carl kill the sociopath kid..or is it implied?
Who is hunting them with assault rifles? Why are they waiting? How many of them should we be expecting?
So many questions--I can see this going another 60 issues. Viva la Walking Dead
CountD
06-05-2009, 03:40 PM
Samantha thinks Carl killed the kid in the van.
We are both suspiscious of the preacher. it's just too crazy.
I'm thinking it was Carl as well, no clue what the preacher's role is going to be, though.
CountD
06-24-2009, 01:37 PM
Who do you think is hunting them?
From what I gathered from previews just a bunch of humans who enjoy hunting other humans, because it's more exciting than shooting zombies.
CountD
06-25-2009, 06:42 AM
I think there is a spy in their midst.
Mr Wallstreet
09-09-2009, 07:00 AM
I got the latest volume, Here We Remain, about 3 weeks ago and completely forgot to crack it open. I need to do that soon.
ChimeraCreative
09-09-2009, 01:58 PM
I have to say, I wasn't as thrilled with volume ten as I was with 3 through 9. But I am looking forward to 11 like the dickens. ^_^
CountD
09-10-2009, 09:05 AM
"Like the dickens" reminds me of my baba *sigh*
yeah, this series is going great. hit a lull with the prison stuff (well, it just went on a bit too long in there), but it's baaaack!
Mr Wallstreet
09-10-2009, 08:14 PM
The prison lull? You mean volume 9 "The Calm Before"? I didn't that was a lull at all. I thought it was fantastic. Usually in comic series a lull consists of 2, maybe 3 issues of happiness for the cast of characters. Here we got a nice long break after 40 issues of back breaking, nerve wracking travel.
Gonna try to read volume 10 this weekend and give youse guys an update.
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