Graphic Novel vs Single Issue Comics
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Graphic Novel vs Single Issue Comics
Well i'm starting to collect the comics..
what are peoples opinions between just getting the graphic novels vs getting the individual issue comics?
i got lucky enough to order a complete set of MMI of single issues and am now looking to get the first series..
what are peoples opinions between just getting the graphic novels vs getting the individual issue comics?
i got lucky enough to order a complete set of MMI of single issues and am now looking to get the first series..
I usually get both. I like the individual issues because they each have a unique cover (some of which did not appear in the TPB), and because they appreciate in value much more quickly. As for finding the singel issues of the original GITS manga, good luck. I've only been able to find two and they were both expensive, one was $20-$25 (it was the first volume though).
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i'm not sure about other places, but just keep your eye out on Ebay..
depending on how much you want to spend just determines how long you will wait..
there are 2 sets on ebay right now for volume 2.. but they seem a bit pricey (7$ / issue)..
or you can probably piece meal it together easier.. (although it is nice to get it in a set)..
eg..
here you can get 4/8 for 11$ (2.75$ / issue) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... gory=73573
and then work on getting the others
or you can get this full set for for 5$ / issue
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... gory=73573
i probably looked for 4-5 months on ebay before i finally ran into a good deal on both sets.
depending on how much you want to spend just determines how long you will wait..
there are 2 sets on ebay right now for volume 2.. but they seem a bit pricey (7$ / issue)..
or you can probably piece meal it together easier.. (although it is nice to get it in a set)..
eg..
here you can get 4/8 for 11$ (2.75$ / issue) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... gory=73573
and then work on getting the others
or you can get this full set for for 5$ / issue
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... gory=73573
i probably looked for 4-5 months on ebay before i finally ran into a good deal on both sets.
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If I'm hunting for a manga then I'll try to find it in graphic novel format for the simple reason that a graphic novel is a little easier to keep up with, however if I see a single issue manga that I think I'll like I'm not adverse to buying it then. Its all a situational matter.
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in case anyone needs them here is the MMI for 25$ shipped, make sure to double check they are the 11 issues and not the single novel.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ghost-In-The-Shell- ... dZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ghost-In-The-Shell- ... dZViewItem