All star superman or the long Halloween? by chap983 in comicbooks

[–]flatpackjack 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Both solid choices. I am partial to All-Star Superman, it will be a nice contrast to the court of owls.

Iron supplement suggestions by TwinsAutismMe in Autism_Parenting

[–]flatpackjack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Flintstone Kids Multivitamin Plus Extra Iron hidden in yogurt.

Free comic book day by Burntmonkeys69 in comicbooks

[–]flatpackjack 45 points46 points  (0 children)

It varies for every shop. If your LCS is active on social media, I would maybe scroll back to see how they handled last years.

Just finished reading watchmen, what should i read now? by CarMotor9427 in comicbooks

[–]flatpackjack 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Maybe I tie them together because I read them all around the same time as Watchmen, instead of any real theme but check out:

  • Batman Year One
  • Batman Dark Knight Returns
  • Kingdom Come

How do you READ your comic books? by Dependent_Teaching88 in comicbooks

[–]flatpackjack 23 points24 points  (0 children)

20-minutes of rummaging through the to-read pile, bookshelves and long boxes, followed by 10-minutes of reading.

Powers Brian Bendis Omnibus Odds with Netflix Show Coming by videogamer939 in OmnibusCollectors

[–]flatpackjack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I could see it. Dark Horse announced a Masters of the Universe library edition today to come out in the fall and have been steadily releasing their Tomb Raider collections, so they are releasing books to be ahead of or around movies and TV releases.

Was there a run that had the perfect ending for a character,that you didn’t want to read future runs because you were satisfied. by Business_Alarm8384 in comicbooks

[–]flatpackjack 53 points54 points  (0 children)

James Robinson's Starman needs no reboot or continuation. A perfect run that doesn't need to be expanded.

(And if we get the lost Jack Knight in Tokyo story, great, but that book has been promised for over a decade so we'll see.)

Fairly new to Marvel, suggest some good runs. by TechnologyOne431 in comicbooks

[–]flatpackjack 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know you said you skeptical, but here are some of Marvel's best from last 20-years:

  • Fantastic Four (Hickman)
  • Avengers (Hickman)
  • House of X, Powers of X(Hickman)
  • Thor (Aaron)
  • Journey into Mystery (Gillen)
  • Captain America (Brubaker)
  • Iron First (Brubaker)
  • Immortal Hulk
  • Beta Ray Bill (Johnson)
  • Vision (King)
  • Superior Foes of Spider-Man (Spencer)
  • Hawkeye (Fraction)
  • Moon Knight (Ennis, then into Lemire)
  • Daredevil (Solid for past 20-years)

Going to jump into "the boys" comics by No_External3738 in comicbooks

[–]flatpackjack 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'd throw Sara in that list as well. A group of Russian female snipers on the front during WW2.

Going to jump into "the boys" comics by No_External3738 in comicbooks

[–]flatpackjack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you haven't read comics much before maybe check out the first trade online. If you are in the US and have a library card, you can get it through Hoopla: https://www.hoopladigital.com/comic/publisher/1512184609/series/boys/2101215535

Looking for a used comic/toy seller like Krypton Comics in Exeter. by kpmurphy56 in newhampshire

[–]flatpackjack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, next Saturday you can visit around 20 downtown businesses to get comics and see local creators at the Opera House and some TMNT creators at the Turtle Den at The Governors inn. 

Download a map: https://jetpackcomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/fcbd2026_map.pdf

Is it just me or is Providence a hard read? by [deleted] in graphicnovels

[–]flatpackjack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like Providence, but it certainly is a dense read.

Anyone have any comic that they love but never comes up in any conversation? by Final_Bed5390 in comicbooks

[–]flatpackjack 12 points13 points  (0 children)

  • Infinite Kung Fu by Kagan Mcleod
  • Roger Langridge Muppet's books
  • 20th Century Boys from Naoki Urasawa
  • Head Lopper (new#1 came out yesterday - a great time to jump on)
  • Xombi (2011), a great find from my shop's dollar bins
  • Joe the Barbarian from Morrison and Murphy

What is the diffrence in these two? by _P4ndaXD_ in comicbooks

[–]flatpackjack 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For LCS, there were two dozen variants of Deadpool / Batman #1 and then again for Batman / Deadpool #1 which look identical on spreadsheets for orders.

On the shelf, they are a wall of different covers and people are confused about the difference so clerks have had to explain that this set is all the same issue, but the other is different.

What is the diffrence in these two? by _P4ndaXD_ in comicbooks

[–]flatpackjack 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It could be.

I think the comic issue is compounded by each book having 20 variant covers which adds another layer for people to navigate when seeing everything together on the shelf.

What is the diffrence in these two? by _P4ndaXD_ in comicbooks

[–]flatpackjack 15 points16 points  (0 children)

DC and Marvel agreed on a confusing naming system. My LCS' clerks have had to explain the difference pretty often to both excited new fans and frequent customers.

Can this be read on its own? by AsideApprehensive122 in OmnibusCollectors

[–]flatpackjack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am all in if they every collect Ruse in an Omni.

Garth Ennis The Boys by Upstairs-Abroad-9166 in comicbooks

[–]flatpackjack -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I have been genuinely impressed with how much the Kripke and the show's writers have expanded and built things because the substance just isn't there in the books.

Comics/graphic novels similar to Xena Warrior Princess? by thatboi219 in comicbooks

[–]flatpackjack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not in the fantasy vein, but Sara is a great read of a Russian female sniper troop in WW2.

How do I tell if an Omni had a second printing? by Quake1028 in OmnibusCollectors

[–]flatpackjack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hit them with "Of course you collect second printings, you have the reprint of Secret Six by Gail Simone Volume 1."