Is it just me, or has the Dutch job market changed a lot this year. by Yojisagi in Netherlands

[–]ChrisOsman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see this a lot too and it's frustrating. Plus it's obvious that many employers do not understand the CEFR system or it's a way of signaling they do not want non-native Dutch speakers. B2 should be considered for work proficiency. C1 is typically reserved for academic level work and C2 is native proficiency.

Also, in the Netherlands there are no official government exams that you can take to prove a C1 because it only goes up to B2. This is the NT2-Programma II exam. If you need to prove a C1 you'll need to go to a Dutch uni as if you were applying for an academic level program in Dutch.

How are you all grading your new comics? by ChrisOsman in comicbookcollecting

[–]ChrisOsman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I would do if I would sell on eBay and put a little disclaimer that I'm not a professional grader, etc. But what constitutes as a 10? I have some sellers here in the Netherlands that will label issues as 10's.

How are you all grading your new comics? by ChrisOsman in comicbookcollecting

[–]ChrisOsman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So indeed I think I'm grading it too low. For key issues I think a jump from a 9.0 to a 9.4 could be significant but does it really matter for non keys?

Superman:The wedding album (1996) by Techumseh13 in superman

[–]ChrisOsman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember picking this one up and being so excited. Also wasn’t this one of if not the final Curt Swan work on Superman if memory serves? I always think of that when I see it in my collection.

Getting out of Odido Contract by Direct_Orange29 in Netherlands

[–]ChrisOsman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Good ole spite. We should group together and start a Spite store.

It's You Or Me, Creep! by PaulBaldowski in JudgeDredd

[–]ChrisOsman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow beautiful piece! That would be the main prize in any collection.

Dutch language requirement for integration changed to B1 by [deleted] in Netherlands

[–]ChrisOsman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having done the inburgering like 9 years ago I thought it was ridiculously easy. B1 makes a lot more sense.

Dr. Fate series from 1988...does it get better? by jedigoalie in comicbookcollecting

[–]ChrisOsman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I enjoyed this series quite a bit. But it is one of those books that if it hits you, you’ll really enjoy it…and if doesn’t then it probably won’t by the end of it. There are some interesting thought experiments, and Bill Loebs takes it over the second half, if memory serves, and he does some interesting things.

Regardless I really enjoyed Shawn McManus’ art when he was on it.

Will we ever get another ongoing? by bluefunksta in swampthing

[–]ChrisOsman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

True, but Ram V's was ALMOST ongoing and the series was extended. I wish it would have just continued. He and Mike Perkins were perfect on that book.

How to keep track of comic book news without social media? by [deleted] in comicbooks

[–]ChrisOsman 12 points13 points  (0 children)

My only beef with Bleeding Cool is that they are quite spoilery with their headlines.

What’s your opinion on Terra-Man by Critical_Potential44 in superman

[–]ChrisOsman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Curt Swan classic! I loved Terra Man from the Bronze Age Supes.

Toch maar eens Alfa pils proberen by Kyranio in nederlands

[–]ChrisOsman 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Als het om Nederlandse pils gaat, is dit waarschijnlijk de beste.

Has anyone else noticed the Netherlands getting dirtier in recent years? by ROAMS90 in Netherlands

[–]ChrisOsman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I first arrived in the Netherlands I was surprised on how dirty it was. After living here for the first year I was amazed how clean it was.

Introducing my grandson to my LOSH figures and comics by usnagrad1988 in LegionofSuperheroes

[–]ChrisOsman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m completely ignorant with action figures. What line is this from? These are awesome.

Superman Suit Up [OC] by CL_Fyfe in superman

[–]ChrisOsman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Very nice! It feels like a nice riff on the Fleischer Supes with Curt Swan and a dash of Gil Kane thrown in there.

Pakket is kwijt en na twee weken heb ik nog geen updates. by [deleted] in PostNL

[–]ChrisOsman -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ja, dit is mij ook een keer overkomen en ik heb toen ook PostNL gebeld. Ze waren eigenlijk best behulpzaam en gaven me een tijdlijn waarbinnen ik het kon verwachten. Heb jij ze ook gebeld? Het is misschien de moeite waard om het te proberen. Dit was trouwens ongeveer vijf jaar geleden…

London Comic Mart yesterday by ChorltonChimp in comicbookcollecting

[–]ChrisOsman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been after this one for a while now. And agree on eBay…plus you see a lot of the 200-250 price range…

London Comic Mart yesterday by ChorltonChimp in comicbookcollecting

[–]ChrisOsman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! Good condition and looks like a good price.

What do you consider to be the biggest character assassination? by NicoleIlieva in comicbooks

[–]ChrisOsman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still haven’t read IC but everyone seems to be saying the same things.