r/EpicCollections

So, between vol 2 and vol 4, Venom has just one mini, Funeral Pyre, which is only 3 issues. So, obviously it can't be just that. Do you think we'll get the complete Maximum Carnage story collected with it? Or just the parts with Venom?

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Just got the two astonishing X-Men epics along with the cheaper 2nd Green Arrow DC Finest, and they are so much smaller it's comical.

Do you think the epics are better quality than the DC Finest's?

Started shifting my collection towards Epics recently and want to collect the Claremont run, which Claremont X-Men books are currently “in print”? Just want to make sure I don’t miss anything suddenly going out of print. I picked up Fate of the Phoenix and God Loves, Man Kills so far. Was hoping to find Brood Saga, but it looks like I’m just a little late for that one without paying an arm and a leg.

Where will the volume 1s of modern era epics start with Hulk and FF?

I was thinking most likely Waids run on FF.

I know this is a pretty "the dead horse is well beaten" topic, but has Marvel ever in any sort of official way explained why they are so very bad at keeping things in print? The speed with which Epic Collections, especially, sell out and then don't see reprints for years (if ever), is mind boggling.

Trying to get into classic Hulk and I’ve read that Peter David is to the Hulk what Miller is to Daredevil and Claremont is to X-Men.

His run will be released in 10 different Epic volumes, 15 through 24, and not all have been released yet. I am including the main issue contents below for a rough guide, each volume likely collects more material like annuals and others.

Vol 15: Ground Zero - 331-346

Vol 16, 17 and 18 have not been announced

Vol 19: Ghost of the Past - 397-406

Vol 20: Future Imperfect - 407-419

Vol 21: Fall of the Pantheon - 420-435

Vol 22: Ghosts of the Future - 436-448

Vol 23 not yet announced - 449-459

Vol 24: The Lone and Level Sands - 460-474

I have done some research about his run and it seems it has its ups and downs, which is not surprising since he was on the book for 10+ years, but I do have some questions for people that have read or collected this run.

1. What are generally considered to be the best parts of his run? In my research I’ve read that the start of his run is very strong, so Vol 15 sounds like the best place to start. Future Imperfect is supposedly a highlight as well, but other than that I haven’t heard of other highlights at all - maybe because volumes 16 - 18 are not released yet. What would your top 3 volumes be?

2. Are there any arcs or volumes that are generally considered to be on the weaker side?

Shelf space is limited so I want to get a sense of what people think and start making space. Obviously the usual tip is just “start reading and stop when you get bored of it” but I do like to hear people’s opinions on what the best parts are. For example, out of Claremont’s 15 (!) Epic volumes of the main X-Men line I’d say the top 5 are likely the one below, my personal top 3 in bold, and the weakest is probably Vol 12: The Gift - so would love to hear opinions on Hulk.

Vol 7: Fate of the Phoenix

Vol 10: God Loves, Man Kills

Vol 14: Mutant Massacre (announced, not released)

Vol 16: Inferno (not yet announced)

Vol 19: Mutant Genesis

Thanks for the help!