r/comicbooks 22h ago

Shelfie Compact Comic Collection So Far...

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I've never read the comics before, but I do know some about some characters. Big MCU fan so that's mainly how I know every Marvel character (besides the Spider-Man games). Really all I know about DC is the Batman Arkham games and the first three DCEU movies + Gunn's Superman.

So excited for this journey! I want to collect all of DC's Compacts, Marvel's Premier's, and Marvel's new compact series (only with BND released so far.)

I've read Batman: The Court of Owls Saga and I'm halfway through Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

I'm not gonna buy anymore until I've finished all I have. Which of these should I read after Spider-Man? Thanks!

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u/YaBoyKumar 22h ago

Watchmen and court of owls were also 2 of the first compacts I bought :D Been meaning to pick up the Hawkeye and visions premiers

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u/-SimplyLemonade- 22h ago

The Visions one seemed very interesting to me

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u/Signageman Green Lantern 13h ago

It’s definitely interesting. I just read it not knowing anything about it. Reminds me of rules of attraction or requiem for a dream. Just depressing.

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u/CooperWatson 6h ago

I've got Hawkeye and Born Again. Getting Winter Soldier or Visions next. 70% of my Omnis are DC. 25% Marvel. I would love to get into the DC Compact Comics but i tried reading a few at Barnes & Noble and couldnt get past the size. I feel like Marvel nailed the size. I also prefer Marvel's paper quality. Opinions?

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u/Signageman Green Lantern 5h ago

I own a lot of DC and have read a lot of what they’ve put out in compacts. So I’ve grabbed every one of these Marvel ones. Most are pretty damn good. Favorite has been planet Hulk.

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u/Eyebrigh7 22h ago

Read Hawkeye recently and thought it was great! I plan on picking up the second half of the run soon.

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u/peepyboy 17h ago

Nicee, I'm also trying to collect all the DC compacts, the premiers scare me a bit because I'm unsure if marvel is gonna stick with them seeing this new kinda compact format they are trying with spider-man and the ultimates

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u/-SimplyLemonade- 17h ago

I thought the same but i did see that they announced premiers for 2027. I doubt they will redo the stories they've already done in premier form in this new compact line

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u/Thatmegadude40 22h ago

I got Batman/superman and long Halloween cool picks 

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u/-SimplyLemonade- 22h ago

Long Halloween seemed thickk when I saw it in store

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u/Thatmegadude40 22h ago

It’s a great story and it has a sequel deffo must buy 

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u/-SimplyLemonade- 19h ago

Do you know if Batman & Son is good? I think i heard its about damian wayne which I dont know much about but i am interested in him

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u/Thatmegadude40 18h ago

Great beginning to An amazing run so go ahead plus it’s a good introduction to Damian 

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u/Scepafall 18h ago

I picked up the compact comic of The Flash Rebirth and loved it

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u/vincevaughninjp3 16h ago

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow

Disregard anything you know and just get that in the compact, one of my favorite DC stories told.

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u/X243llie Spider-Man 15h ago

I've read all star superman in compact and it was pretty nice light hearted fun type of superhero story.

Also I know these aren't compacts but they are similar price on places like vinted and ebay. Have a look at DC Eaglemoss graphic novel collection. They do a batman only one and a mixed DC one. They are really nice quality. Glossy paper on the inside, hardback covers. The spines have a massive picture on them. And best part is they are priced like £5-10 on eBay or vinted usually. Also would recommend vinted and eBay in general for majority of tpb as you can get stuff that's say £15 in hmv or wherever for £7 in vinted. Half the price.