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ComicsOnline.com Holiday Gift Guide: Comics Part 4: Top 5 Collected Editions

Okay so it’s the weekend prior to Christmas and you’ve been busy, busy, busy. I can relate. Buying for that special Comic Fan in your life is not easy unless you know what they read, what they’ve already read and whether they read issues or collected volumes. Beyond that they may have once read comic books have since stopped and now only collect merchandise that they like about a favorite character.

My list below are books I’m looking for but tastes differ, if you need a specific suggestion use the e-mail I’ve included below and I’ll do my best to help you out. Some readers like horror, or independent more then me and some like manga, romance or kid friendly titles and that’s great but, the list below is mostly for a Marvel/DC junkie like me

No matter what the situation I have suggestions.

Part 4: Top 5 Collected Editions

This selection concentrates on hard cover and soft cover collected volumes of previosuly published issues..

If you have your own suggestions or questions feel free to write me directly at [email protected] Above all else have a Happy Holiday!

Without further delay check out my Top 5 list by clicking on Read More:

5 Collected Editions

(The following descriptions are taken from public solicitations of the books)

  

1. Blackest Night

“As the war between the different Corps rages on, the prophecy of the Blackest Night descends in this hardcover. Now, Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps lead DC’s champions into battle to save the universe from an army of Black Lanterns made up of the DCU’s deceased heroes and villains!”

  

2. Superman Earth One

Set in an all-new continuity re-imagining DC’s top heroes, EARTH ONE is a new wave of original, stand-alone graphic novels produced by the top writers and artists in the industry. The groundbreaking new line rockets into effect right here with the Super Hero who started it all – Superman!

What would happen if the origin of The Man of Tomorrow were introduced today for the very first time? Return to Smallville and experience the journey of Earth’s favorite adopted son as he grows from boy to Superman like you’ve never seen before!

  

3. Old Man Logan

Mark Millar and Steve McNiven – who last teamed for the monumental Civil War – bring us the most important Wolverine story of the 21st Century. Nobody knows what happened on the night the heroes fell. All we know is that they disappeared and evil triumphed and the bad guys have been calling the shots ever since. What happened to Wolverine is the biggest mystery of all. For 50 years, no one has heard hide nor hair from him… and in his place stands an old man called Logan. A man concerned only about his family. A man pushed to the brink by the Hulk Gang. A man forced to help an old friend – the blind archer, Hawkeye – to drive three thousand miles to secure his family’s safety. Get ready for the ride of your life, Logan! Collects Wolverine #66-72, and Wolverine Giant-Size Old Man Logan.

4. Superman Secret Origins

 

Writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank bring you a startling new look at the beginnings of Lex Luthor, The Legion of Super-Heroes, Lois Lane, Metallo, Jimmy Olsen, The Parasite and more of your favorite characters from the Superman family in this new, deluxe hardcover. Collecting the acclaimed six-issue miniseries!


5. Cinderella: From Fabletown With Love

In this new title collecting the hot 6-issue miniseries from the writer of iZOMBIE, Fabletown’s top agent must stop illegal trafficking in supernatural artifacts. But can Cindy foil the dark plot before Fabletown is exposed to the mundy world? Includes special extras!

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