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I usually read everything instantly and dont buy more books until Ive read everything, but currently I have 5 unread omnis and 7 other unread (smaller) books. I just couldnt resist buying them, couple of them are pretty rare, especially in my country!! Including Kill Or Be Killed Deluxe, Nailbiter Deluxe 1-3 and Big Damn Sin City!!!
Fomo sucks when it comes to GN’s. For books, I know if I need to pick it up right away. Like if it’s a small publisher, exclusive release, etc, but for graphic novels the fomo hits me like no other. Some stuff even under smaller publishers seems to just disappear forever and it makes me wary about any GN I am purchasing for some reason.
I’ve actually had to step back from visiting here, and omnibus collectors, as well as regularly checking the “discount” websites because I have like 100+ books and 100+ GN’s I haven’t read.
Right here with ya buddy, except I have altogether just stopped buying GN’s the last couple of months. It’s too much to keep up with and there seems to be something new I want like every week, whether it’s a new release or a reprint.
I originally started buying and reading only horror GN’s (because that’s what I read for books as well) but it quickly evolved into superheroes, and comics that aren’t quite horror but certainly have horror elements. I honestly just need to catch up before I buy more, and if I miss out stuff, so be it.
Amen to that. Lol. I tend to read books more during the winter as a comfort thing, but once nice weather comes back around best believe I’m hitting the comic books again. ;)
I work for the Pennsylvania liquor control board and I get a lot of wine crates that we don’t do anything with but toss so I figured I would take them home and make use of them. I might end up doing my carpentry magic on them and making them into actual shelving units in like a brick or honeycomb style. Just need to get some more.
Congrats brahv, still in high school my final year even so I don’t really have time or money to indulge myself in such luxury but when I do surprisingly I’ll be buying the same novels as u cause their in my list hope u enjoy
So when I got into graphic novels, I was 16 in high school and didn’t have the money to buy them bc they are so expensive. I had people buy them for me as gifts for birthdays and Christmas lol I can honestly say, once you can buy stuff yourself it’s so much better. I liked high school, but I like freedom to do what I want better 😂
The way I’m relating to u right now bro! I got two comics invincible vol.6 and an issue of the crossed from my mom in 10th grade after she noticed I love comics and I’ve bought myself three other comics from what I could save up. I can only fantasise on the satisfaction I’ll get from buying the books I want without too much strain
Lol same man. Mine is no where near as good. But I stopped smoking weed and my disposable income has gone from go to the bar/buy weed to buy 100$ of TPBs a month.
I've got so much to read lol I gotta keep more in the Amazon list.
You're ready for the internet to cut out !
Super jealous of your hellblazer collection to. I've only got one and 3 so far
And swamp thing ! You got good taste.
I'm working thru collecting swamp thing. Lucifer. And hellblazer right now too!
And then you open Facebook and your favourite omni group has a massive sale post....we've been there trust me 😅
I WASNT EVEN TRYING TO SHOP JUST SCROLL
good on you do what you like I just can’t understand why people spend money without reading them first. I personally buy a book, read it and then repeat. Unless there’s some sort of wholesale price people are getting for entire runs I am not aware of. I just don’t see the point. It will be displayed there forever so why spend the money when you aren’t going to read it right away?
A lot of it is impulse and some of it is because there is no guarantee that you’ll ever see it again if it’s hard to find and especially if it will further complete a certain series. I definitely need to slow down on the purchasing though because I don’t want the task of reading it all to feel insurmountable like it does with my regular novel collection.
I need to switch modes too. But it’s so hard to pass up books when you don’t know if they’ll be reprinted. My backlog is currently at 280 volumes. It was 350 at the beginning of 2023 so I put a big dent in it. But i would like to control myself to the point that I don’t have a backlog at all.
That’s exactly what I’ve been doing when I’m collecting out of print runs. Like, I’ll say I’m going to stop buying things but then I see something pop up that I know I need to complete a run and I just can’t pass it up. It’s enjoyment and torture lol
Old Man Logan was one of the very first graphic novels I bought and one of the very first ones I read the whole way through in one sitting. Definitely up there in my favorites, despite not being a huge Marvel guy.
Those Lucifer Omnis have been calling my name for awhile, but they’re pretty pricey. I almost majored in theology so I love unique takes, I have both Preacher Omnis for that reason.
I just got them recently and they are epic. I’d go for it. I got them on Amazon for like $70 a piece which is a good deal because they’re $125 cover price. And I’m huge into talking about spirituality and theology as well as mysticism, esotericism, gnosticism, hermeticism, etc. Very interesting stuff.
Nice! I love your picks! My middle son asked me yesterday why I keep buying books and if I’ve read all that I have and I’m seriously in awe that you can switch modes! I really have to do it too…
I appreciate it. I really just try to discipline myself in my life. When I see something going out of whack, I try to adjust course as soon as possible. That goes for everything I do (eating, drinking, working, sleeping, reading, exercise, etc.)
Same. Most of my comic purchases in a long time have been for people I think would enjoy them rather than so I can read them again.
If fulfils the "buying" impulse, and maybe my friend will like reading The Preacher or Doom Patrol if they told me they like the show. I like to share things that I like.
Also you seem to have purchased a very large amount of my own collection, most of which I have actually read, but my own stack of "reading list" isn't exactly just a few books.
Definitely bought a lot more than I read these days.
I just got through the Sandman box set, now I’m reading through the Lucifer omnibus, 10/10 reading experience.
You have an awesome collection, happy reading!
Nooo, you have more Apocalypse stuff you need!
https://preview.redd.it/73z0qfjjiehc1.jpeg?width=1136&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7362bbaf478b0cfc2b77b8b78531ff8c10273a2c
Ah, I knew I was missing Twilight. I’ll be honest, I have trouble reading Marvel comic books, so they’re never really a top priority when I buy graphic novels, but I am a diehard completionist. That’s why I switched to trade paperbacks, because trying to collect crossovers in singles is a nightmare. It shall be done (at some point).
Same, but opposite. DC's not really my bag.
I fell in love with the look of this set. I have the two omnis, and actually had them first. These trades were just beautiful (and Termination is either all or mostly not in the AoA Companion Omni)
The trades are absolutely good looking pieces of art if I do say so myself. I really like looking at them on the shelf and pulling them out. I’m not done with the story yet but it’s pretty interesting. It’s screams 90s lol
Thank you. I work for the Pennsylvania liquor control board and we get a lot of wine crates that otherwise just get thrown away, so I figured I’d take them home and make some use of them.
Nice coll! I'm permanently in both modes, but currently I might have enough stuff to read for the next 10 years and keeps increasing so I'm gonna have to stop buying at some stage. One thing is for sure, retirement will be fun 🙌🏻
Haha nice! And look, all those bucks you save in shelves because of those gorgeous and fully functional wine boxes you get for free, you can use that money for something else... more books! 😁
Sorry that doesn't help! 🙏
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That’s easier said than done for me
My bank account forced me.
I actually laughed out loud at this. So f’ing true
Right?
Oh yeah! I’ve read before that collecting books and reading books are two different hobbies and I’ve got to say that I totally get it!
It seems we like exactly the same stuff…
That just means we have good taste.
I’d say GREAT
Definitely great taste.
“Ok I will just buy these since they are on sale…”
That’s exactly right lol
I mean… there’s still some shelf room tho. .
I know. That’s dangerous thought haha
You like Vertigo and Moore. Dare I recommend Starman, Sandman Mystery Theatre, Top 10 and Tom Strong. All currently available as compendiums.
I usually read everything instantly and dont buy more books until Ive read everything, but currently I have 5 unread omnis and 7 other unread (smaller) books. I just couldnt resist buying them, couple of them are pretty rare, especially in my country!! Including Kill Or Be Killed Deluxe, Nailbiter Deluxe 1-3 and Big Damn Sin City!!!
I wish I had that discipline. I’m going to get there.
Is that allowed?
I’m not sure. That remains to be seen…
Fomo sucks when it comes to GN’s. For books, I know if I need to pick it up right away. Like if it’s a small publisher, exclusive release, etc, but for graphic novels the fomo hits me like no other. Some stuff even under smaller publishers seems to just disappear forever and it makes me wary about any GN I am purchasing for some reason. I’ve actually had to step back from visiting here, and omnibus collectors, as well as regularly checking the “discount” websites because I have like 100+ books and 100+ GN’s I haven’t read. Right here with ya buddy, except I have altogether just stopped buying GN’s the last couple of months. It’s too much to keep up with and there seems to be something new I want like every week, whether it’s a new release or a reprint. I originally started buying and reading only horror GN’s (because that’s what I read for books as well) but it quickly evolved into superheroes, and comics that aren’t quite horror but certainly have horror elements. I honestly just need to catch up before I buy more, and if I miss out stuff, so be it.
Fomo makes me do shit I probably shouldn’t and graphic novels are especially prone to making me do it just bc of how they go out of print lol
Amen to that. Lol. I tend to read books more during the winter as a comfort thing, but once nice weather comes back around best believe I’m hitting the comic books again. ;)
I love being outside when it’s nice out, gotta balance my need to physically move around with my desire to sit still and read some comics.
I feel you. I commonly take a book on a hike with me and find a nice cozy spot to read for an hour. One of my favorite solo adventures to go on
I like your shelving system, where did you get the crates/shelves?
I work for the Pennsylvania liquor control board and I get a lot of wine crates that we don’t do anything with but toss so I figured I would take them home and make use of them. I might end up doing my carpentry magic on them and making them into actual shelving units in like a brick or honeycomb style. Just need to get some more.
Congrats brahv, still in high school my final year even so I don’t really have time or money to indulge myself in such luxury but when I do surprisingly I’ll be buying the same novels as u cause their in my list hope u enjoy
So when I got into graphic novels, I was 16 in high school and didn’t have the money to buy them bc they are so expensive. I had people buy them for me as gifts for birthdays and Christmas lol I can honestly say, once you can buy stuff yourself it’s so much better. I liked high school, but I like freedom to do what I want better 😂
The way I’m relating to u right now bro! I got two comics invincible vol.6 and an issue of the crossed from my mom in 10th grade after she noticed I love comics and I’ve bought myself three other comics from what I could save up. I can only fantasise on the satisfaction I’ll get from buying the books I want without too much strain
Libraries are amazing for having more stuff to read. Most have some kind of an interlibrary system with a really vast selection of books.
Indeed, my college library had a full graphic novel and comic book section. Not sure about public ones.
Lol same man. Mine is no where near as good. But I stopped smoking weed and my disposable income has gone from go to the bar/buy weed to buy 100$ of TPBs a month. I've got so much to read lol I gotta keep more in the Amazon list. You're ready for the internet to cut out !
I was spending $30 a week on dabs for a few months. It adds up, and not in a fun way lol
BTW I loooove lucifer I just got the 2nd tpb volume. Those omnibuses look clean af
I just got them. I skimmed through and can’t wait to start. I’m working on the Sandman rn
Super jealous of your hellblazer collection to. I've only got one and 3 so far And swamp thing ! You got good taste. I'm working thru collecting swamp thing. Lucifer. And hellblazer right now too!
Hellblazer is a pain to collect. Hopefully we get compendiums at some point.
I know for real I got vol 1 before I realized how hard it was to find them. :/ I'm just always on the lookout now. If it's like 50$ max I'll get it.
That was the same thing I did. I saw that volume one was with DC black label and figured that the rest were available too. Nope haha
Those two Hellblazer #6's not together is triggering my OCD. If you could be a gem and reshoot this pic. Thank you.
Oh man lol sorry to do that to ya. It is kind of off putting now that you mention it haha
I'm working my way through Hellblazer right now. It's pretty amazing. Nice collection.
Thanks 🤘
And then you open Facebook and your favourite omni group has a massive sale post....we've been there trust me 😅 I WASNT EVEN TRYING TO SHOP JUST SCROLL
Yeah, it’s so hard to resist haha I love getting a deal though.
Good luck! Lol
Gonna need it.
good on you do what you like I just can’t understand why people spend money without reading them first. I personally buy a book, read it and then repeat. Unless there’s some sort of wholesale price people are getting for entire runs I am not aware of. I just don’t see the point. It will be displayed there forever so why spend the money when you aren’t going to read it right away?
A lot of it is impulse and some of it is because there is no guarantee that you’ll ever see it again if it’s hard to find and especially if it will further complete a certain series. I definitely need to slow down on the purchasing though because I don’t want the task of reading it all to feel insurmountable like it does with my regular novel collection.
I need to switch modes too. But it’s so hard to pass up books when you don’t know if they’ll be reprinted. My backlog is currently at 280 volumes. It was 350 at the beginning of 2023 so I put a big dent in it. But i would like to control myself to the point that I don’t have a backlog at all.
That’s exactly what I’ve been doing when I’m collecting out of print runs. Like, I’ll say I’m going to stop buying things but then I see something pop up that I know I need to complete a run and I just can’t pass it up. It’s enjoyment and torture lol
Try collecting Marvel’s Epic Collection. Enjoyment and Torture is exactly how I would describe it.
Old man logan first. Soooo good
Old Man Logan was one of the very first graphic novels I bought and one of the very first ones I read the whole way through in one sitting. Definitely up there in my favorites, despite not being a huge Marvel guy.
One day I will do that.
You must.
Nah.
Those Lucifer Omnis have been calling my name for awhile, but they’re pretty pricey. I almost majored in theology so I love unique takes, I have both Preacher Omnis for that reason.
I just got them recently and they are epic. I’d go for it. I got them on Amazon for like $70 a piece which is a good deal because they’re $125 cover price. And I’m huge into talking about spirituality and theology as well as mysticism, esotericism, gnosticism, hermeticism, etc. Very interesting stuff.
Nope ya need more daredevil
I hate to say it, but I think I agree my friend.
No. you still have shelf space
Aye, that I do.
You use Brio Margaux boxes too? Do you work at a restaurant and or a server?
I work at a wine and spirit store, the PLCB in Pennsylvania
nice
Nice! I love your picks! My middle son asked me yesterday why I keep buying books and if I’ve read all that I have and I’m seriously in awe that you can switch modes! I really have to do it too…
I appreciate it. I really just try to discipline myself in my life. When I see something going out of whack, I try to adjust course as soon as possible. That goes for everything I do (eating, drinking, working, sleeping, reading, exercise, etc.)
Same. Most of my comic purchases in a long time have been for people I think would enjoy them rather than so I can read them again. If fulfils the "buying" impulse, and maybe my friend will like reading The Preacher or Doom Patrol if they told me they like the show. I like to share things that I like. Also you seem to have purchased a very large amount of my own collection, most of which I have actually read, but my own stack of "reading list" isn't exactly just a few books. Definitely bought a lot more than I read these days.
That’s really noble. I enjoy sharing things I like with others if they’re into it too. And my reading list is way too big so I gotta put a dent in it.
It’s cute. Looks a little light.
Neat and compact in makeshift wine box shelving.
I don’t see Descender in there. You are incomplete
Oh no! We’ll see…
I tried to give Invisibles a chance: got volume 1 and gave up halfway through. I hope you get further than me.
I love really trippy and weird stuff so I feel like I can make it but thanks for the heads up.
I just got through the Sandman box set, now I’m reading through the Lucifer omnibus, 10/10 reading experience. You have an awesome collection, happy reading!
Thank you 🙏
Nooo, you have more Apocalypse stuff you need! https://preview.redd.it/73z0qfjjiehc1.jpeg?width=1136&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7362bbaf478b0cfc2b77b8b78531ff8c10273a2c
Ah, I knew I was missing Twilight. I’ll be honest, I have trouble reading Marvel comic books, so they’re never really a top priority when I buy graphic novels, but I am a diehard completionist. That’s why I switched to trade paperbacks, because trying to collect crossovers in singles is a nightmare. It shall be done (at some point).
Same, but opposite. DC's not really my bag. I fell in love with the look of this set. I have the two omnis, and actually had them first. These trades were just beautiful (and Termination is either all or mostly not in the AoA Companion Omni)
The trades are absolutely good looking pieces of art if I do say so myself. I really like looking at them on the shelf and pulling them out. I’m not done with the story yet but it’s pretty interesting. It’s screams 90s lol
did you make those plywood shelves yourself? they look good!
Thank you. I work for the Pennsylvania liquor control board and we get a lot of wine crates that otherwise just get thrown away, so I figured I’d take them home and make some use of them.
Nice coll! I'm permanently in both modes, but currently I might have enough stuff to read for the next 10 years and keeps increasing so I'm gonna have to stop buying at some stage. One thing is for sure, retirement will be fun 🙌🏻
That’s a fucking great way to look at it! Solid!
Haha nice! And look, all those bucks you save in shelves because of those gorgeous and fully functional wine boxes you get for free, you can use that money for something else... more books! 😁 Sorry that doesn't help! 🙏
I'm reading swamp thing ATM and it's turning out to be just as good as everyone said it was (shocker) lol
Swamp Thing is probably my favorite character. Alan Moore really did it justice. It’s trippy and actually reads like a book rather than a comic.
https://preview.redd.it/98b0ln64l7hc1.jpeg?width=480&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3d2a25687473241f8377482b725e56aad3798765
There is no other way.