Bro, you motivate me to buy these! Marvel is my fav fictional universe ever! I have a strategy: i'll buy the Marvel Unlimited subscription and read all i wanna read and after that i'm gonna collect epic collections (even tho they're expensive), some modern trades and some facsimile edition issues. Highly apreciate the content you're doing!👍
I love that you’re doing these videos, Kurtis! They’re perfect for all of us avid Epic collectors out there. I’m also a big fan of your podcast. Any chance we’ll see some more silver age Thor episodes?
Great review! I enjoy your thorough and thoughtful insights a lot (maybe even more than that other guy who mangles everyone's name! 🙂). I am an old grumpy fan who actually quit reading FF at 236, the 20th anniversary ish. I just couldn't buy into Byrne's run and his upending the 20-year history (e.g., introducing Aunt Petunia). I do enjoy learning about what later creators did and did not know 1970's Avengers icon Englehart had a lengthy run. Thank you and press on!
One small doubt I also have is if the recent reprint of Volume 4 also uses the same remastered artwork from the Omnibus or if it’s just this volume of The Coming of Galactus that uses it
Great video Curtis.Always how much better the 'Masterworks scans were compared to others. Just my opinion but I think the big gaps we are waiting for in FF,Avengers,Hulk and ASM from the 70,s and 80,s are the best stories in all the runs.
Although I know those Lee and Kirby stories are classics, some of them are really hard to read as they're so verbose. I grew up with the Buscema issues so I've been collecting those Epics but I debate on whether to get those Lee/Kirby epics. Always nice to see the recap of all the Epics so far so I can decide which ones I want to add my collection. Keep up the good work.Kurtis.
A few years back, I decided to read all the Lee/Kirby FF since I had never done so even after collecting for 40 years. The first two Epics were a bit of a slog, as I was getting used to the style (as Kurtis said). By the third one though, wow...I was locked in for the rest of the run.
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You know what, I read the video title "The Dream is Dead" as Kurtis' opinion and thought something was very wrong with Vol. 19 haha. That quickly changed once I realised Vol.19 is called "The Dream is Dead".
@@epicmarvelpodcast yes but it’s like one a year for the X-Men :( and the spine is super boring, all black with a tiny logo! I’m jealous of the colours on yours!
Thanks for another great video Kurtis. Which line do you think will tackle de "creator centric" stories first, could it be this one with the Byrne run?
Do you mean where the writer and the artist are the same person? I think there is only Byrne and Simonson that fall into that category (and Simonson only drew half of it). Simonson might come first. That one has fewer volumes to go.
I am looking for a way to collect the Triumph and Torment graphic novel. What Epic is better overall: the Famtastic Four epic volume or the Doctor Strange epic?
This depends on what era you enjoy reading. It you like the wary Silver Age, then start right at the very beginning! If not, then maybe Simonson’s Into the Timestream would be a good place for you to jump in.
Can't wait until they eventually release volumes of FF featuring She-Hulk when she joined the team
Yeah, the John Byrne era is great!
@@epicmarvelpodcast So I've heard
As long as Alf exists, the dream will never die!
Alf is life.
Thank you for doing the art comparisons with the side by side still-images. I am one person who would prefer the updated art!
Glad I could help! The reprint of FF Vol. 4 from last year also has updated files.
Bro, you motivate me to buy these! Marvel is my fav fictional universe ever! I have a strategy: i'll buy the Marvel Unlimited subscription and read all i wanna read and after that i'm gonna collect epic collections (even tho they're expensive), some modern trades and some facsimile edition issues. Highly apreciate the content you're doing!👍
Sounds like a great plan! Thanks for the comments!
Thanks again, Kurtis; super-helpful rundown on the volumes so far, and I was eyeing that new Dream Is Dead volume.
No problem, Cem!
i think you talked me into the tom defalco and paul ryan run
I hope you enjoy it!
I think they might wait until the John Byrne run is completed in Marvel Masterworks to start publishing it in Epic format. That’s my theory anyways.
I think you are correct!
I love that you’re doing these videos, Kurtis! They’re perfect for all of us avid Epic collectors out there. I’m also a big fan of your podcast. Any chance we’ll see some more silver age Thor episodes?
We shall see! Life is too busy for me to get to podcasts right now, so I have to wait for things to quiet down first!
Thanks for the response, Kurtis! Looking forward to whatever you’ve got coming up next!
Great review! I enjoy your thorough and thoughtful insights a lot (maybe even more than that other guy who mangles everyone's name! 🙂). I am an old grumpy fan who actually quit reading FF at 236, the 20th anniversary ish. I just couldn't buy into Byrne's run and his upending the 20-year history (e.g., introducing Aunt Petunia). I do enjoy learning about what later creators did and did not know 1970's Avengers icon Englehart had a lengthy run. Thank you and press on!
That other guy is hilarious. Thanks for your comments. I love stepping back and seeing the bigger picture
Just found your video great insight thank you 😃
You’re most welcome!
Well done Curtis !! Am planning to add the Coming of Galactus to my collection alongside the Dream is Dead !!
Thank you!
It’s a great time being an epic fan all the reprints we requested are being reprinted, I love you videos and keep up the good work! 👍🏻
Thanks!!
I am so happy remastered scans are used for EPICs new printings!
Yeah, it is very awesome that they did that!
Thanks Kurtis! Another great video!
Thank you!
One small doubt I also have is if the recent reprint of Volume 4 also uses the same remastered artwork from the Omnibus or if it’s just this volume of The Coming of Galactus that uses it
I know vol. 4 has the new remaster scans as well. It was confirmed by the editor on a message board.
16 Epics! Very nice. I wonder if the missing John Byrne issues will have his name on the covers.
I’m sure they will. Marvel has no problem slapping his name on Omnis.
Great video Curtis.Always how much better the 'Masterworks scans were compared to others.
Just my opinion but I think the big gaps we are waiting for in FF,Avengers,Hulk and ASM from the 70,s and 80,s are the best stories in all the runs.
You are right. Big runs in that era! Daredevil as well!
And Thor!
Forgot them and I agree
Although I know those Lee and Kirby stories are classics, some of them are really hard to read as they're so verbose. I grew up with the Buscema issues so I've been collecting those Epics but I debate on whether to get those Lee/Kirby epics. Always nice to see the recap of all the Epics so far so I can decide which ones I want to add my collection. Keep up the good work.Kurtis.
It's true. Reading the Lee issues as well as early Thomas issues can take a bit of work, especially if you are not used to early Silver Age comics!
A few years back, I decided to read all the Lee/Kirby FF since I had never done so even after collecting for 40 years. The first two Epics were a bit of a slog, as I was getting used to the style (as Kurtis said). By the third one though, wow...I was locked in for the rest of the run.
Informative. Thanks!
You’re welcome!
Kurtis do you think we will be seeing reprints of Volumes 17, 18, 20 and 25?
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You know what, I read the video title "The Dream is Dead" as Kurtis' opinion and thought something was very wrong with Vol. 19 haha. That quickly changed once I realised Vol.19 is called "The Dream is Dead".
Long live Epics!
Damn I wish we have all these in France 😭
They are starting to release Epics in French through Panini. The New Fantastic Four is already out.
@@epicmarvelpodcast yes but it’s like one a year for the X-Men :( and the spine is super boring, all black with a tiny logo! I’m jealous of the colours on yours!
Nice
Thanks for another great video Kurtis. Which line do you think will tackle de "creator centric" stories first, could it be this one with the Byrne run?
Do you mean where the writer and the artist are the same person? I think there is only Byrne and Simonson that fall into that category (and Simonson only drew half of it). Simonson might come first. That one has fewer volumes to go.
Yeah, it will be great. It's so much more affordable to get the epics than the omnibus, at least to me. Thank you for your answer.
I am looking for a way to collect the Triumph and Torment graphic novel. What Epic is better overall: the Famtastic Four epic volume or the Doctor Strange epic?
I would say the Doctor Strange volume. Plus, that GN fits better in that volume as Strange is the feature character.
@@epicmarvelpodcast Thank you!
Where do Is a good place for me to start reading fantastic four? Thank you
This depends on what era you enjoy reading. It you like the wary Silver Age, then start right at the very beginning! If not, then maybe Simonson’s Into the Timestream would be a good place for you to jump in.
@@epicmarvelpodcast I prefer 60s-70s era