Marvel First 1980s Trades

Discussion in 'Comic Books and Graphic Novels' started by Gaastra, Jun 5, 2014.

  1. Gaastra, Jun 5, 2014
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    Gaastra

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    Amazon.com: Marvel Firsts: The 1980s Volume 1 (9780785185451): Howard Chaykin, Bill Mantlo, Tom Defalco, Marc Gruenwald, George Perez, Steve Ditko, John Romita, Gil Kane: Books

    Amazon.com: Marvel Firsts: The 1980s Volume 2 (9780785189732): Bill Mantlo, Roger Stern, Chris Claremont, JM DeMatteis, Jim Shooter, Mark Gruenwald, Bob Hall, John Byrne, Mike Mignola: Books

    Anyone pick this up? As a 80s kid who read marvel this looks fun. Plus it has crystarr and dazzler!

    Anyone have this? Is it worth picking up?
     
  2. Star Saber, Jun 6, 2014
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    Personally, I wouldn't pick them up. Most of them are just the first issues of a number of series, several which don't even contain a whole story in themselves.
     
  3. Predakwon, Jun 6, 2014
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    It'll be worth it to you if you're looking for a particular #1.

    Def not for me. I want as much X-Stories as possible.
     
  4. SouthtownKid, Jun 6, 2014
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    This seems like one of the most aggravating ideas of all-time. I can understand doing it with the 1960s books, because each #1 was a complete story you could enjoy on its own. But the 1980s books were not like that. Having only the first issue of a mini series like Wolverine, Punisher, Balder or Falcon is unsatisfying and meaningless.

    Squadron Supreme #1? Are you kidding me?! That's like watching a great movie, but turning it off after the first five minutes. What is the point of that? Self-torture?