A complete collection is...

[Elveen]

Now, what I am shooting for is a complete VALIANT comics reading series. I want to be able to read all the books that VALIANT put out.

(of course I want the varitants, bu thtey will have to wait [as of now I have only one, Chaos Gold])

my .02

Too late, you've unwittingly unleashed the VALIANT variant monster by obtaining a gold. Bwahahaha..... you are one of us now....

DJ, I've always been one of "us" ... until this summer I was just in the closet (or somehting like that)

but now I am a proud card carrying member of,...The VALIANT completests!


... and I WILL have ALL of the VALIANT books!!!!!!

Bwahahaha.....

[magnusr]

Don't forget apparel, posters, statues, action figures, key chains, magnets, lithos, print sets, VALIANT beer, video games, etc...

I think I will forget them, until I'm done with the rest It's more inspiring to see the end of the tunnel, even if there will be a new passage to pass afterwards.

To be precise, I agree they are needed for a complete collection, I'll just close my eyes to that fact for a while.

/Magnus

[jedimarley]

until this summer I was just in the closet

[cobra_commander]

until this summer I was just in the closet

Hehehehe

[Daniel Jackson]

until this summer I was just in the closet

Hmm... now how did I know you would pick up on that phrase?

[jedimarley]

until this summer I was just in the closet

Hmm... now how did I know you would pick up on that phrase?

You doubt my powers old man.....

[Heath]

IMO, a complete collection (when using these two words in conjunction, it is imperative that the first word always be emboldened) is everycomic book, variants, ashcans, etc, included... but not card sets.

A complete RUN would one of every regular issue, since most variants are just a reprint of some sort.



-slym

I completely agree with this distinction. A "collection" is different from a "run." Specifying either one as "complete" also has different meanings. The second option in the poll is the definition of a "complete run." It's the complete printing of the whole story beginning to end. A complete collection, on the other hand, does imply inclusion of variants.

But still, the definition of "collection" has different meanings. A "collection" could mean just the comic books (segmented even further to VH1 and VH2 collections or even further to US and foreign editions of each), the cards, or everything Valiant related ever produced.

But for general purposes and unless otherwise specified, a "complete Valiant collection" would mean every issue along with every variant of every VH1 comic released in the US. To me, anyway.

[Second_Death]

IMO, a complete collection (when using these two words in conjunction, it is imperative that the first word always be emboldened) is everycomic book, variants, ashcans, etc, included... but not card sets.

A complete RUN would one of every regular issue, since most variants are just a reprint of some sort.





-slym

Yep

[mavros]

Really up to you to define your own complete collection.

I usually define it as the first printing of a story published. So variants and reprints aren't necessary for completion.

[jedimarley]

IMO, a complete collection (when using these two words in conjunction, it is imperative that the first word always be emboldened) is everycomic book, variants, ashcans, etc, included... but not card sets.

A complete RUN would one of every regular issue, since most variants are just a reprint of some sort.





-slym

Yep

Why no card sets?

[X-O HoboJoe]

until this summer I was just in the closet

Hmm... now how did I know you would pick up on that phrase?

You doubt my powers old man.....

[SnotDrip]

IMO, a complete collection (when using these two words in conjunction, it is imperative that the first word always be emboldened) is everycomic book, variants, ashcans, etc, included... but not card sets.

A complete RUN would one of every regular issue, since most variants are just a reprint of some sort.



-slym

I completely agree with this distinction. A "collection" is different from a "run." Specifying either one as "complete" also has different meanings. The second option in the poll is the definition of a "complete run." It's the complete printing of the whole story beginning to end. A complete collection, on the other hand, does imply inclusion of variants.

But still, the definition of "collection" has different meanings. A "collection" could mean just the comic books (segmented even further to VH1 and VH2 collections or even further to US and foreign editions of each), the cards, or everything VALIANT related ever produced.

But for general purposes and unless otherwise specified, a "complete VALIANT collection" would mean every issue along with every variant of every VH1 comic released in the US. To me, anyway.

by then however it becomes an addiction as you attempt to search for the variants. you know you're descending into the completionist dark side when you pause more and longer at 9.8 sales/auctions. Once committed there is no turning back. If your married you begin to intercept the monthly statements - the cover-up begins. Eventually however she'll find out, slap you silly up-side the head every which way and possibly with the frying pan hopefully not the old cast iron type. Keep it simple because before you know it the light at the end of the completionist tunnel may be an oncoming train!

my .25 cents worth (CAD - convert to USD = 0.02 $)

[Second_Death]

IMO, a complete collection (when using these two words in conjunction, it is imperative that the first word always be emboldened) is everycomic book, variants, ashcans, etc, included... but not card sets.

A complete RUN would one of every regular issue, since most variants are just a reprint of some sort.





-slym

Yep

Why no card sets?

It becomes quite a dilema doesn't it? Personally, I'm not a true completist as variants and most cards are absent from my collection. Never really considered the cards as part of the collection.

Trading cards, variants, and on a certain level CGC, have truly created a confusing standard for defining a "complete" collection of anything.

[Second_Death]

IMO, a complete collection (when using these two words in conjunction, it is imperative that the first word always be emboldened) is everycomic book, variants, ashcans, etc, included... but not card sets.

A complete RUN would one of every regular issue, since most variants are just a reprint of some sort.



-slym

I completely agree with this distinction. A "collection" is different from a "run." Specifying either one as "complete" also has different meanings. The second option in the poll is the definition of a "complete run." It's the complete printing of the whole story beginning to end. A complete collection, on the other hand, does imply inclusion of variants.

But still, the definition of "collection" has different meanings. A "collection" could mean just the comic books (segmented even further to VH1 and VH2 collections or even further to US and foreign editions of each), the cards, or everything VALIANT related ever produced.

But for general purposes and unless otherwise specified, a "complete VALIANT collection" would mean every issue along with every variant of every VH1 comic released in the US. To me, anyway.

by then however it becomes an addiction as you attempt to search for the variants. you know you're descending into the completionist dark side when you pause more and longer at 9.8 sales/auctions. Once committed there is no turning back. If your married you begin to intercept the monthly statements - the cover-up begins. Eventually however she'll find out, slap you silly up-side the head every which way and possibly with the frying pan hopefully not the old cast iron type. Keep it simple because before you know it the light at the end of the completionist tunnel may be an oncoming train!

my .25 cents worth (CAD - convert to USD = 0.02 $)

This sounds like commentary based on experience but I hope not.

[depluto]

IMO, a complete collection (when using these two words in conjunction, it is imperative that the first word always be emboldened) is everycomic book, variants, ashcans, etc, included... but not card sets.

A complete RUN would one of every regular issue, since most variants are just a reprint of some sort.



-slym

I completely agree with this distinction. A "collection" is different from a "run." Specifying either one as "complete" also has different meanings. The second option in the poll is the definition of a "complete run." It's the complete printing of the whole story beginning to end. A complete collection, on the other hand, does imply inclusion of variants.

Hmm, nicely worded, fellas. I'll recategorize my thinking accordingly.

[cobra_commander]

IMO, a complete collection (when using these two words in conjunction, it is imperative that the first word always be emboldened) is everycomic book, variants, ashcans, etc, included... but not card sets.

A complete RUN would one of every regular issue, since most variants are just a reprint of some sort.



-slym

I completely agree with this distinction. A "collection" is different from a "run." Specifying either one as "complete" also has different meanings. The second option in the poll is the definition of a "complete run." It's the complete printing of the whole story beginning to end. A complete collection, on the other hand, does imply inclusion of variants.

But still, the definition of "collection" has different meanings. A "collection" could mean just the comic books (segmented even further to VH1 and VH2 collections or even further to US and foreign editions of each), the cards, or everything VALIANT related ever produced.

But for general purposes and unless otherwise specified, a "complete VALIANT collection" would mean every issue along with every variant of every VH1 comic released in the US. To me, anyway.

by then however it becomes an addiction as you attempt to search for the next hit. you know you're descending into the junkie dark side when you pause more and longer at street corners in bad neighbourhoods. Once committed there is no turning back. If your married you begin to intercept the monthly statements - the cover-up begins. Eventually however she'll find out, slap you silly up-side the head every which way and possibly with the frying pan hopefully not the old cast iron type. Keep it simple because before you know it the light at the end of the junkie tunnel may be an oncoming train!

my .25 cents worth (CAD - convert to USD = 0.02 $)

This sounds like commentary based on experience but I hope not.

He's hooked on heroin man! just change a few words around and you'll see what snotdrip is really trying to say...

[mrwoogieman]

I won't know what a complete collection is until I get there..

[slym2none]

IMO, a complete collection (when using these two words in conjunction, it is imperative that the first word always be emboldened) is everycomic book, variants, ashcans, etc, included... but not card sets.

A complete RUN would one of every regular issue, since most variants are just a reprint of some sort.





-slym

Yep

Why no card sets?

OK, I have to edit that - a complete set of COMICS. If you want a complete set of EVERYTHING that had a VALIANT logo on it, then cards, posters, TPB "shelves," and pretty much everything is open.





-slym

[jedimarley]

IMO, a complete collection (when using these two words in conjunction, it is imperative that the first word always be emboldened) is everycomic book, variants, ashcans, etc, included... but not card sets.

A complete RUN would one of every regular issue, since most variants are just a reprint of some sort.





-slym

Yep

Why no card sets?

OK, I have to edit that - a complete set of COMICS. If you want a complete set of EVERYTHING that had a VALIANT logo on it, then cards, posters, TPB "shelves," and pretty much everything is open.





-slym

What about the comics that came with cards? Cards that you had to mail away for more cards.

They are part of the comics.

[slym2none]

Any part of the comic that is bound in should be there - coupons, cards, whathaveyou. But, if you have to send away cards for more CARDS, then no, that's not part of a complete comic collection. Also, in those cases where coups/cards have to be clipped, owning both a clipped AND unclipped version is NOT neccessary IMO.





-slym

[jedimarley]

Any part of the comic that is bound in should be there - coupons, cards, whathaveyou. But, if you have to send away cards for more CARDS, then no, that's not part of a complete comic collection. Also, in those cases where coups/cards have to be clipped, owning both a clipped AND unclipped version is NOT neccessary IMO.





-slym

[slym2none]

Any part of the comic that is bound in should be there - coupons, cards, whathaveyou. But, if you have to send away cards for more CARDS, then no, that's not part of a complete comic collection. Also, in those cases where coups/cards have to be clipped, owning both a clipped AND unclipped version is NOT neccessary IMO.





-slym

Heh... I was heading you off at the pass there, jedi!





-slym

[SnotDrip]

IMO, a complete collection (when using these two words in conjunction, it is imperative that the first word always be emboldened) is everycomic book, variants, ashcans, etc, included... but not card sets.

A complete RUN would one of every regular issue, since most variants are just a reprint of some sort.



-slym

I completely agree with this distinction. A "collection" is different from a "run." Specifying either one as "complete" also has different meanings. The second option in the poll is the definition of a "complete run." It's the complete printing of the whole story beginning to end. A complete collection, on the other hand, does imply inclusion of variants.

But still, the definition of "collection" has different meanings. A "collection" could mean just the comic books (segmented even further to VH1 and VH2 collections or even further to US and foreign editions of each), the cards, or everything VALIANT related ever produced.

But for general purposes and unless otherwise specified, a "complete VALIANT collection" would mean every issue along with every variant of every VH1 comic released in the US. To me, anyway.

by then however it becomes an addiction as you attempt to search for the next hit. you know you're descending into the junkie dark side when you pause more and longer at street corners in bad neighbourhoods. Once committed there is no turning back. If your married you begin to intercept the monthly statements - the cover-up begins. Eventually however she'll find out, slap you silly up-side the head every which way and possibly with the frying pan hopefully not the old cast iron type. Keep it simple because before you know it the light at the end of the junkie tunnel may be an oncoming train!

my .25 cents worth (CAD - convert to USD = 0.02 $)

This sounds like commentary based on experience but I hope not.

He's hooked on heroin man! just change a few words around and you'll see what snotdrip is really trying to say...

Easy does it now tiger

[cobra_commander]

IMO, a complete collection (when using these two words in conjunction, it is imperative that the first word always be emboldened) is everycomic book, variants, ashcans, etc, included... but not card sets.

A complete RUN would one of every regular issue, since most variants are just a reprint of some sort.



-slym

I completely agree with this distinction. A "collection" is different from a "run." Specifying either one as "complete" also has different meanings. The second option in the poll is the definition of a "complete run." It's the complete printing of the whole story beginning to end. A complete collection, on the other hand, does imply inclusion of variants.

But still, the definition of "collection" has different meanings. A "collection" could mean just the comic books (segmented even further to VH1 and VH2 collections or even further to US and foreign editions of each), the cards, or everything VALIANT related ever produced.

But for general purposes and unless otherwise specified, a "complete VALIANT collection" would mean every issue along with every variant of every VH1 comic released in the US. To me, anyway.

by then however it becomes an addiction as you attempt to search for the next hit. you know you're descending into the junkie dark side when you pause more and longer at street corners in bad neighbourhoods. Once committed there is no turning back. If your married you begin to intercept the monthly statements - the cover-up begins. Eventually however she'll find out, slap you silly up-side the head every which way and possibly with the frying pan hopefully not the old cast iron type. Keep it simple because before you know it the light at the end of the junkie tunnel may be an oncoming train!

my .25 cents worth (CAD - convert to USD = 0.02 $)

This sounds like commentary based on experience but I hope not.

He's hooked on heroin man! just change a few words around and you'll see what snotdrip is really trying to say...

Easy does it now tiger

Don't worry man, nobody laughed at the joke..................

[cobra_commander]

IMO, a complete collection (when using these two words in conjunction, it is imperative that the first word always be emboldened) is everycomic book, variants, ashcans, etc, included... but not card sets.

A complete RUN would one of every regular issue, since most variants are just a reprint of some sort.



-slym

I completely agree with this distinction. A "collection" is different from a "run." Specifying either one as "complete" also has different meanings. The second option in the poll is the definition of a "complete run." It's the complete printing of the whole story beginning to end. A complete collection, on the other hand, does imply inclusion of variants.

But still, the definition of "collection" has different meanings. A "collection" could mean just the comic books (segmented even further to VH1 and VH2 collections or even further to US and foreign editions of each), the cards, or everything VALIANT related ever produced.

But for general purposes and unless otherwise specified, a "complete VALIANT collection" would mean every issue along with every variant of every VH1 comic released in the US. To me, anyway.

by then however it becomes an addiction as you attempt to search for the next hit. you know you're descending into the junkie dark side when you pause more and longer at street corners in bad neighbourhoods. Once committed there is no turning back. If your married you begin to intercept the monthly statements - the cover-up begins. Eventually however she'll find out, slap you silly up-side the head every which way and possibly with the frying pan hopefully not the old cast iron type. Keep it simple because before you know it the light at the end of the junkie tunnel may be an oncoming train!

my .25 cents worth (CAD - convert to USD = 0.02 $)

This sounds like commentary based on experience but I hope not.

He's hooked on heroin man! just change a few words around and you'll see what snotdrip is really trying to say...

Easy does it now tiger

Don't worry man, nobody laughed at the joke..