Our Complete Comics Collection: SHELF FIVE!

[@pigoomelon]

Just discovered your channel. I love your personality and i like that you take the time to give a little info on each of the books so I can decide whether im interested or not :)

[@ftloc]

Welcome to the channel, so glad you’re enjoying it! Yes, my main goal is to introduce as many comics as possible, and provide a little taste of them for exactly the reason you describe! I hope you’ve started working on a list 😋!

[@pigoomelon]

You can bet they're all on my Amazon wishlist 😂

[@williampressley5195]

Definitely planetary I really enjoyed I was pleasantly surprised how Warren and John really teamed up together to give us such a very interesting piece of work I mean you can tell that they were really digging deep and having a lot of inspiration from several sources but able to read very inspiredin their own way to make them feel fresh and unique

[@davidpressley5653]

The descender is so good I don't know how Jeff Lemire you come up with such a really good series usually for me at least every time he doesn't disappointed. I would have to say some of my favorite works of him black hammer Plutona Gideon Falls, Sweet Tooth, Royal City just name a few

[@ftloc]

I really enjoyed Descender and Sweet Tooth; I need to get to Royal City and the others you mention!

[@arindam_sen]

Would love a closer look at the various Brubaker-Phillips collaborations!

[@ftloc]

Arindam Sen I only have Sleeper and Fatale, although I have also read Criminal. Velvet and The Fade Out are two gaps to fill. What else am I missing?

[@arindam_sen]

@@ftloc Scene of the Crime was their first collaboration though Phillips was the inker there. Then there's Incognito and My Heroes have always been Junkies.

[@ftloc]

Ah yes, Incognito is the one I was forgetting. I heard mixed reviews of Scene of the Crime. Is Junkies new? I’ve just started noticing it popping up as a recommendation on Amazon etc.

[@arindam_sen]

@@ftloc Junkies is their latest work. It's a 72 page novella.

[@WalkingManComics]

Wait a minute, wait a minute--did you err? You did: only a word or two about...Groo? Why...why you *mendicant*! Simply one of the consistently most funny and sometimes even pertinent comics around! Alright, proceed--. I'm not so much a fan of Humanoids comics; have some Moebius, but for some reason never have looked beyond them. Invincible's one I resisted for a long long time, then finally got to see library copies, and have to admit it was far more enjoyable than I expected. Perhaps someday I'll own my own copies. NB: with comics you speak about for a few minutes, I'd appreciate a look at the interior art as well as the cover: really helps me decide to look further or not, thanks! More to watch & comment later.

[@ftloc]

Thanks for the tip re: the inside look for the slightly longer views - I was already trying to do that, but I'll keep it more in mind. And re: Groo, I have to say I was a bit surprised to find that there when shooting - misplaced TPB on that shelf! - but I did think that I had already touched upon Groo a bit during Shelf One and best not to belabor the point (especially if I'd like to do a meatier episode later, perhaps!) Thanks for watching and commenting; let me know what you thought of the rest when you get to it! 😊

[@nerlmarchetto]

Just found your channel by watching this video. Love how you talk and subscribed!

[@ftloc]

So glad to hear it and welcome to the channel! I hope you find plenty here to enjoy!

[@zack4407]

Great video great channel enjoyed this very much I will definitely watch more of your content you talked perfectly was very organised and described everything very well Great Job

[@ftloc]

Thanks so much; I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. I have a bunch of other 'shelf videos on this channel, as well as spotlights on my favourites, so I hope you find plenty more to enjoy here! 😁

[@davidpressley5653]

Scott Pilgrim I really enjoyed I didn't know at the time that it was based on a graphic novel series I've always been intrigued( I really enjoyed the movie that's why I try to get across that I really enjoyed it and I've always wanted to read the graphic novel series.

[@ftloc]

It's such a fun series! You have to give it a shot 😁

[@ftloc]

It's such a fun series! You have to give it a shot 😁

[@lord-fish]

Great work sir.

[@ftloc]

Brett Jensen Thank you!

[@ivancurtis]

Your take on The Incal rings true for me. The story seems kind of whatever, but the art is so captivating

[@ftloc]

Indeed! I revisited it in a special edition and made a video on that - it's here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mojWlWRjgd-qnKM in case you're interested.

[@DiptarupGhoshDastidar]

What are some of the sources from where you get the comics on sale? For instance the Planetary Omnibus! Is it from sellers in Amazon and Flipkart or are there other sites you go to as well? I have often found Ebay to be rather expensive in most of the comics I look for!

[@ftloc]

Primarily Amazon, Flipkart and Bookswagon. Every now and then I'lll try ebay but the shipping is killer and all international ordering runs the risk of attracting huge duties. Sometimes I get to travel so load up then, and otherwise I beg friends and colleagues to get me some books when they travel 😋

[@DiptarupGhoshDastidar]

@@ftloc Ha ha! I do the same with my friends, especially more with games since those are mighty costly on amazon.in ! Thanks for suggesting Bookswagon though! I thought it was an Amazon seller only! Some comics and RPGs are bit cheaper there than the other websites!

[@Franky007ization]

Oh man..what a collection.. That Superior Foes of Spiderman omnibus is one of my whales. I've been looking for it everywhere and ebay is asking a fortune for it.

[@ftloc]

Glad you enjoyed the tour - check out some of the other shelves if you get a chance. And yeah, some of these prices become silly until a reprint comes along!

[@Franky007ization]

@@ftloc Actually I'm binging your videos right now. Such an eyecandy.

[@yanalboss]

Have you read Asterios Polyp? If yes, how much do you recommend it on a scale of 1 to 10?😅

[@ftloc]

I have, and I think it's wonderful. I'm not good at assigning numerical scores, but I guess It would be an 8 or 8.5 out of 10? Mileage may vary with different people of course, but I was thoroughly impressed.

[@askcooper]

Great collection.

[@ftloc]

Thanks, so glad you enjoyed it. If you haven't already, check out the rest of the bookshelf tour through this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLf2B7UoR9NKXZmUIzDgAp-41MzR9JW5zt when you get a chance!

[@ChinmayGoku]

Great stuff! Would like to know more about Moebius! I'm definitely getting Incal in the near future, but I'm hesitant about Madwoman... Please let me know what your feelings are about the latter one!

[@ftloc]

I liked it, but I wouldn't necessarily go around trying to convince people to read it. I think base your next step on what you think of the Incal, and let what you liked and didn't like guide you. Let me know how it goes!

[@49558201]

try corben and Toppi

[@Franky007ization]

If you ever try to get rid of that Superior Foes of Spiderman Omnibus, I'll gladly buy it from you.

[@ftloc]

Haha I'll keep that in mind! Maybe one day I should start an FtLoC store for all the books I want to get rid of, but I just hate packing and mailing things out! 😋

[@Franky007ization]

@@ftloc If you ever change your mind, I'm your person.

[@davidpressley5653]

I have get I kill Giants because I really do a joy Joe Kelly work. some reason I feel like he's a little bit unappreciative at the writer the man is beyond measure Talented

[@ftloc]

What other works by him would you recommend?

[@thesecretsaucechannel]

So good to see Image's beautifully bound premium editions. Expecting to see some 'biggies' from Dark Horse to join the shelf soon 😉

[@ftloc]

Glad you liked the video! You don’t consider Avatar, Moebius, and Buffy to be big Dark Horse hitters? 😁 But you’re right, there are a few more to come!

[@thesecretsaucechannel]

@@ftloc Moebius, for sure, is a biggie indeed. But you really need to fill that BIG RED void in your Dark Horse shelf 😉

[@Franky007ization]

Hi, How good is the Wicked + Divine books..? Is the deluxe editions worth the spent..? How good is the story..?

[@ftloc]

I think it's a great series, and it was an early contender for my favourite fantasy series for my recent videos. It's very smart and clever and beautiful to look at too, and absolutely deserving of these really solid deluxe editions. Of course, that's just my opinion 😁

[@soumyasharma9662]

Hey there! would love to hear your thoughts on the Planetary series! I am a little confused about buying the omnibus or the absolute editions...

[@ftloc]

Either should get you the full story, including spinoffs!

[@solarmax555]

@@ftloc would you consider the art in planetary justifies buying the absolute or not really?

[@ftloc]

@@solarmax555 In my opinion, the art is pretty darn good 😁

[@sam.s.g]

I've been thinking about buying a Tellie Walden for my birthday and didn't know which one to buy. I've read on a Sunbeam online but most people recommend spinning. What would you recommend. Great video btw

[@ftloc]

Thanks so much and happy (upcoming?) birthday! I'd strongly recommend Spinning; I found it a lovely and lyrical work. Let me know what you think of you do check it out.

[@Franky007ization]

Where do you buy your comics from ..? Do you buy from Instocktrades..?

[@ftloc]

No, I think the one time I looked at Instock Trades from here in India the shipping was just killer. Much of what you see on these shelves are from Amazon India, Infibeam, Flipkart and some other Indian online stores (now defunct) that also had pretty decent used or second-hand listings. If I get lucky enough to travel, I load up my luggage with comics, and am always seeing if someone can cart a book or two over for me if they're going abroad. Other than that, I sometimes buy or trade with other readers online here in India, through Facebook groups and things like that.

[@Franky007ization]

@@ftloc Can you please suggest me some Indian comic enthusiast facebook groups.. Also please suggest some online stores.

[@ftloc]

@Vysakh K B Right now everything is locked down, but otherwise Bookswagon dot com is not bad. But those are all new books at new prices. For the used/second hand, you'll have to try brick-and-mortar stores. On Facebook check out the 'Comics Club!' and 'The Comics Club Store' where people post buy and sell notices from their collections. There are rules to follow and you need to answer some questions to get in, but the store often has some good books up for cheaper than they cost in stores. Good luck!

[@Franky007ization]

@@ftloc Thank You

[@TheMinimalNerd]

The Superior Foes of Spiderman was probably the comic which made me laugh the most. Loved the humour they went for. I found it very Ocean's 11-ish (which is right up my alley) :) Agree with you on the Casanova bit. I tried to get into it, but the writing is too jarring. Coming to Planetary - I suspect it must have been a brilliant comic book when it came out. It's a comicbook-esque commentary on comicbooks (unlike Watchmen which views comic books through a socio-political lens). So for people who have been with comics through the ages, would be able to understand the commentary and thus appreciate the book, a lot better! (Long story short - I didn't enjoy it a lot. Plus the art is very off-putting, for my tastes) Looking forward to shelf 4 (or 5?)! :)

[@ftloc]

Oh yes, I could appreciate what Superior Foes was doing - it just didn't click for me; comedy is tough, I guess. I love it when a book can make me laugh out loud. And let's see what I think of Planetary!

[@TheMinimalNerd]

@@ftloc Would love to hear your thoughts on Planetary :) Also I might pick up those Saga hardcovers (despite my reservations against the basic premise of the series as such - a mish-mash of romance and space drama is also tough I guess!) But damn, those editions look really good. Quick question - Do you have the V for Vendetta Absolute Edition? (If not what are your general thoughts on that particular version?) Been wondering if I should pull the trigger on that one, and hence my query

[@ftloc]

I know Saga has its critics, and I've heard some good arguments, but a few tonal missteps aside, it works for me. And the deluxe editions are the same price as the component TPBs, so the upgrade is an easy choice for someone like me. Absolute V: the short answer is yes, I recently acquired it, and I'd say go for it, especially if you're getting a deal on it and you're a fan of the work. Unlike some other Moore books, V doesn't have an English language hardcover that is easy to get, so just that tips the scales. For the details, I'll probably have to make a video! 😊

[@jaykolkata]

@@ftloc There is new deluxe edition due out this month for V for Vendetta .

[@ftloc]

Jayanta Saha what timing, what coincidence! 😊

[@zarrinpervez4314]

Hi ..Where can I read your collection? p.s Do you allow other people to read from your shelves?

[@ftloc]

Well, I do lend a copy or two out to close friends I trust. I’ve lost a lot of books over the years! But I do wish there were good lending libraries around. My collection is for the moment a private one, but when I’m old and grey(er) and less materialistic maybe I’ll start a library of my own 😋

[@zarrinpervez4314]

@@ftloc okie thanks 😊

[@drsasilekhav.s4444]

Hey man i am a comic nerd from india, getting deluxe editions are really costly on amazon.in like rs three thousand so where do u buy ur books?

[@ftloc]

They really are, aren't they? There aren't too many options so I wait for discounts or sales, otherwise I just save up for stuff I really want! Amazon is my regular place now that Infibeam is no longer selling books, but I also buy a lot of used books, both from Amazon sellers as well as fellow collectors and readers online through Facebook clubs etc. Comics in general are more expensive than prose books so I have to carefully select what I want and what I am willing to pay. First of all I think about what they are in the USA (check Amazon US prices) for the range it should be. So if something is a 30 dollar book in the USA, tat should be about 2,100 in India. Now, discounted in the USA maybe one can get it for 20 dollars, which would be 1,400 in India. So If I found it in the 1,400-1,600 range, I would be happy with the price. If it was more than 2,100, I would be reluctant to get it unless I really wanted it. It's a marathon, not a sprint, so even one book at a time will add up if you keep reading consistently!

[@49558201]

Its cost a lot of $$$$ to get Toppi from Europe too...,,,,,.. try e-bay,,,,,, abe books,,,,, stuart ng.........................................

[@Tyler-Clark]

Didn't know about the Beowulf copy until now, unfortunately it's been oop for a while now.

[@ftloc]

The Garcia-Rubin one? Oh no! Where do you live? I know there was also a paperback released, maybe that will be available?

[@Tyler-Clark]

@@ftloc I've lived in Germany for the last 10 years and I see there's a tpb version available but I'm also an HC fan and with it being oversized I'd much rather have that haha

[@49558201]

Corben : Moebius : Sergio Toppi : or Robert E Howard from Cross Plains :: Thats all i need good luck,,, and try, . ,stuart ng for great quality books...........

[@ftloc]

I love Moebius and Toppi, and I need to read more Richard Corben stuff. I've only read random pieces in collections like Solo. What do you recommend starting with?

[@49558201]

@@ftloc DEN or Mutant world, the art and stories are great... Toppi try one of his " Collected Toppi " #1 or #2 . I have pre-order # 3... originals not in English..... good luck...... also try Stuart ng for quality books........

[@49558201]

Den, Mutant world ; for Toppi , Collected Toppi @@ftloc

[@ftloc]

@@49558201 I have the collected Toppi 1 and 2 and should preorder 3. I also have the Collector and really want to get my hands on Sharaz De. I'm hoping Collected Toppi gets to it soon!

[@francoisdemorcy5084]

Sell your Saga single issues. That Spiderman comic was eh. Comic too funny. Lazuruse is very good. I get traded. Not a fan of hardcovers. Paper girls had a complete edition of the whole series out

[@ftloc]

I enjoyed Paper Girls in the hardcover collections, just the right size for me! 😁