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Also, in regards to the ending of Superior #1 Peter is still alive, in ghost form.

I'm just getting back into the world of comics... What is this Saga comic you guys keep mentioning?

Originally Posted by blk00civicsi Saga should be on everyone's list to read.

Originally Posted by moon_knight What if it's on my list of things I don't want to read?

I know I'm clearly in the minority here, but I've read Saga and I really don't like it. It doesn't manage to interest me in the least bit which is seriously disappointing to me since I loved Y so much.

Originally Posted by oakafanforlife I'm just getting back into the world of comics... What is this Saga comic you guys keep mentioning?

It's easily the best comic out there right now, Hawkeye excluded. BKV's characterization and narrative style is absolutely perfect for a book like this that blends the oddball elements of fantasy and science fiction. And Fiona Staples pencils are amazing, like they usually are. The book has so much going on, so much beauty, that you often times re-read the issue and find something else new about the book. I believe the first TBP is out, so you should do yourself and favor and pick it up, then go to local comic book shop and pick up the latest two issues.

Originally Posted by Rodimus Yet, the question remains unanswered. Why no Saga?

I do have an interest in Saga, but I plan on finishing some other series I've already started. Also I prefer to read something after the hype has died down.

I'm building up a nice sized collection the past few months of single issues. How are you guys storing your comics so they don't get bent/edges messed up/other physical issues when they're already in bags & boards? I was standing them up on my bookshelf then noticed some of the corners of the issues were getting messed up.

I keep all mine in longboxes, mostly. Otherwise they are just in random stacks around my place until they are in longboxes, haha.

Originally Posted by neocisco Then you're going to love Superior Spider-Man 1. *insert sarcasm here*

Just read it.

You're absolutely right.

Originally Posted by GhostShark I keep all mine in longboxes, mostly. Otherwise they are just in random stacks around my place until they are in longboxes, haha.

I've also been stacking them on top of each other and when I look at the stack it looks like they are all bending.

Originally Posted by Blackout I've also been stacking them on top of each other and when I look at the stack it looks like they are all bending.

Longbox or short box are the way to go, but...
Priority mail medium flat rate box (free at every PO) are great for comics. Alternate the bindings since they are going to be stacked. If you ever want to sell them they are ready to go.

Regarding Saga...

Wiki says its a Space Opera that is heavily influenced by Star Wars. Some people don't like the setting, some people don't like Star Wars.
The cover art looks very standard, another big drawback for me. I expect great things from comic art, otherwise I'd just read a book. Someone mentioned the pencils are great but I haven't seen anything amazing from a quick google search.
I cannot comment on anything other than that, but first impressions are big.

Its not something I'd personally put on my "to read" list.

The comparison to Star Wars is stretching it (wikipedia lol) because it carries vastly different tones and emotions than Star Wars does. Also, the covers are fantastic. Another one of Fiona Staples strengths as a penciler/artist. I'm a fan of having less on a cover, with the exceptions being Avengers and Justice League books. But, hey, people have different opinions on artwork.

Saying that about Staples, I feel her work on Mystery Society is superior, but nobody read that because people are stupid and don't like to give awesome books a shot.

Originally Posted by GhostShark The comparison to Star Wars is stretching it (wikipedia lol) because it carries vastly different tones and emotions than Star Wars does. Also, the covers are fantastic. Another one of Fiona Staples strengths as a penciler/artist. I'm a fan of having less on a cover, with the exceptions being Avengers and Justice League books. But, hey, people have different opinions on artwork. Saying that about Staples, I feel her work on Mystery Society is superior, but nobody read that because people are stupid and don't like to give awesome books a shot.

Well if we were to take another space opera (if that is indeed what Saga is), lets say, the Metabarons... every single page in that massive collection is filled with amazing artwork. You can seriously open the book to any page and have your jaw dropped.

Like you said, art is subjective so its down to personal taste but I'd personally rather have this:


Than this:


Theres just so much more detail. So many more interesting things to see. Thats the whole point of comics to me. Not the plain old solid shadowed Marvel pop-art.

It's nothing like Star Wars as for the art, I like it.

Originally Posted by slowdive21 Longbox or short box are the way to go, but... Priority mail medium flat rate box (free at every PO) are great for comics. Alternate the bindings since they are going to be stacked. If you ever want to sell them they are ready to go.

Cool, I'll have to make a trip to the post office. Do you just ask for one and they give it to you free? How many comics do each one of those hold?

Where would I be able to get some long or short boxes at? Any free places?

I am failing to see how Fiona Staples is "Marvel pop-art". I mean, what does that even mean? You mean something like Bagley, Finch or Yu? Because, even then, I am not seeing it. As for detail, Staples is one of the few pencilers that is known for her amazing attention to detail with characters, and the details of the character's wide range of emotions. When you say "pop-art", I think of something like Mike Allred (which is awesome). Or to a lesser extent, JRJR.

Originally Posted by Blackout Cool, I'll have to make a trip to the post office. Do you just ask for one and they give it to you free? How many comics do each one of those hold? Where would I be able to get some long or short boxes at? Any free places?

Sorry for the double post!

Most comic shops carry them. They usually range from 5-10 bucks. I believe, long boxes can hold up to 400-500 comics.

Originally Posted by GhostShark I am failing to see how Fiona Staples is "Marvel pop-art". I mean, what does that even mean? You mean something like Bagley, Finch or Yu? Because, even then, I am not seeing it. As for detail, Staples is one of the few pencilers that is known for her amazing attention to detail with characters, and the details of the character's wide range of emotions. When you say "pop-art", I think of something like Mike Allred (which is awesome). Or to a lesser extent, JRJR.

All art isn't for everyone. Hell, of the two images they posted, I prefer the second over the first. All that detail makes the color lose intensity (or at least that one page seems kind of washed out) while the colors on the Saga page are much more vibrant and make the images kind of 'pop', for lack of a better word.

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Originally Posted by GhostShark Sorry for the double post! Most comic shops carry them. They usually range from 5-10 bucks. I believe, long boxes can hold up to 400-500 comics.

Do these do a good job of keeping the comics straight up and prevents bending?

Yeah, if all the books are bagged and boarded. Also, keep them away from any sources of water, and you should be good.