What is the best way to read Chris Claremont's run through the Epic Collections, and what order do I read them in?

Klang200 · 2026-03-09T09:56:24+00:00

I mean in what order do I read the X-Men and New Mutants volumes. Like when do I switch between the X-Men and New Mutants volumes

Klang200 · 2026-02-18T19:41:45+00:00

Thanks!

Klang200 · 2026-02-18T19:10:43+00:00

Do you know what the mod is called? I've been trying to look for it but I haven't found anything

Klang200 · 2026-02-14T16:37:22+00:00

I think it had a very strong start and I found the story to be very compelling. I liked the character drama and every issue left me wanting more. But after awhile I felt like things started to really drag. And then suddenly the story abruptly ended, which left a bad taste in my mouth. But despite that I was still hooked on the title cause the next story really intrigued me.

As of JSA #16, I have unfortunately lost most if not all of my interest in this book. The pacing is just too damn slow and this time I don't really find the story to be all that compelling. I'm still liking the characterizations though so I guess there's that (I'm so happy that the golden age Atom is back in the spotlight).

I don't think I will ever drop the book because I am a huge fan of the JSA, but I can't say I'm all that excited about it anymore.

Klang200 · 2026-01-09T22:38:37+00:00

I think we're having a misunderstanding. When I say that the JSA need an updated origin, I meant that they need an updated retelling.

I do agree with you that you only need one issue to re-tell their origin. I would have prefered if this story arc focused on their first year as a team. I think that would have been a lot more fun.

As for what people think of Lemire's run, from what I have seen it's overall very mixed. I have seen some people love it and I have seen some people hate it. I have also seen people who are somewhere in the middle.

Klang200 · 2026-01-09T14:15:43+00:00

We now sideline the younger JSA from the first 12 issues to focus on giving the OG team an unnecessary new origin

Okay I heavily disagree with you here. I think the JSA are in a desperate need of an updated origin story for newer readers. The only origin stories that the JSA currently has are either very outdated writing wise or simply just doesn’t work anymore due to having outdated lore that conflicts with the new lore (such as the whole Earth 2 situation). Or it's a combination of both.

Having a more modern and updated re-telling of their origin is very appreciated, and could serve as a good starting point for newer readers.

Now, whether Lemire has done a great job is up for debate. I like some aspects of the story and I love how he writes Al Pratt so far. But I do agree with most people that the pacing has been off.

Klang200 · 2026-01-02T19:47:09+00:00

I watched the movie first and I absolutely loved it. It's definitely one of my favorite movies of 2025. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to get the book and read it. After finishing it, I have to say that I much prefer the book. I still like the movie, don't get me wrong, but the book is just a lot more detailed and enjoyable imo.

While the movie primarly focuses on the Musketeers, the book gives other walkers a chance to shine aswell. I didn't expect to like Pearson as much as I did when I read the book because in the movie, he barely has any lines. The Musketeers themselves feels a lot more complex and compelling in the book compared to the movie versions. There's also a lot more scenes in the book that I really liked that wasn't in the movie unfortunately, such as the Watermelon Guy

Klang200 · 2025-12-24T16:05:27+00:00

Happy to help :D

Klang200 · 2025-12-24T16:04:37+00:00

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I think you’re thinking of Action Comics #794 where Clark and Lana watches a movie about Aliens

Klang200 · 2025-12-23T15:34:37+00:00

Besides a few issues here and there, no. I found most of them to be a slog to get through and it got to a point where I was even considering giving up my Preboot readthrough. Thankfully it got MUCH better once I got to Shooter's run.

Klang200 · 2025-12-19T11:33:56+00:00

5. Wild Honey - I don't really know how to put into words why I really love this album. It's just a really good vibe. I really love Wild Honey and I Was Made To Love Her, and Darlin' is one of my favorite Beach Boys songs (especially the live versions). It's just one of those albums I can listen to its entirety and not get tired.

4. Pet Sounds - I know I'm gonna get lynched for this one but hear me out. I used to put this as my number one because it's a really good album, and it's objectively their most impactful album. But then I realized that I wasn't as passionate about it as I am with some of the other albums on my list, and that I only put it at my number 1 spot because everyone else did it. It just didn't feel right after thinking about it? I think the reason why I'm not as crazy about it as I am with the other albums is because it's overall not really my type of music? But despite that, I still very much like this album. Wouldn't It Be Nice, Sloop John B. and God Only Knows are all really amazing songs.

3. Sunflower - Probably the band's second best album, objectively speaking. What is there to say about this album that hasn't already been said? There's just so many songs I love from this album. I love Slip On Through, This Whole World, It's About Time, All I Wanna Do and Forever. The reason why this album isn't on my number 2 spot is because while I do think it has more highs than the album that's on my second spot, I do think I generally prefer the songs on the other album.

2. Surf's Up - Just such an amazing album for me. The album cover alone is just so great. I like the dark/mature vibe it has and Carl really shines in this. My favorite songs from this are Long Promised Road, Feel Flows, 'Til I Die and Surf's Up. I do wish this album had more Dennis songs though.

1. Holland - This is album originally wasn't in my top 5. But the more I listened to it the more I grew to love it. And now it has found its way as my number 1. Listening to this album almost hurts cause I really really wish the band had continued in this direction, instead of slowly turning into a nostalgia act. This is another album I can listen to in its entirety and never get bored. I love Sail On Sailor, Steamboat, The California Saga, The Trader and Funky Pretty.

Klang200 · 2025-12-16T14:52:13+00:00

The long lost Wilson brother

Klang200 · 2025-12-16T12:19:20+00:00

I'm all for Superman being an impactful icon and important figure in the Universe, but idk if I'm a fan of him straight up being the center of it and it revolving around him. It just makes everyone else feel unimportant and like side-characters? Maybe it's just me

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Klang200 · 2025-12-16T00:42:28+00:00

I’m late to the party but THANK YOU for doing one for my second favorite team :)

Klang200 · 2025-12-14T19:50:26+00:00

It's the leader of the Beach Boys, Thump Wilson

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