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Larry's Library
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 11 พ.ค. 2007
Comic Reader and collector since 1977! TH-camr since 2022. Hobbit for life.
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If you'd like to contribute to a great charity that helps comic creators in need then check out the Hero Initiative:
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Larry's Library is NOT sponsored by InStockTrades.com but I sure would like to be! Cameron....Emily....HOOK ME UP!
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If you'd like to contribute to a great charity that helps comic creators in need then check out the Hero Initiative:
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Top Ten Must-Have Omnis & Graphic Novels - 2025
My Top-Ten MUST-HAVE Graphic-Novels & Omnibuses coming out in the remainder of 2025. How many of these are YOU getting? Did I miss something important? Let me know down in the comments.
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After more than four decades collecting and reading comicbooks and related pop culture (TV, movies, video games, etc) as of 2022 I am sharing reviews/overviews of my collection.
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Larry's Library is NOT sponsored by InStockTrades.com but I sure would like to be! Cameron....Emily....HOOK ME UP!
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If you'd like to contribute to a great charity that helps comic creators in need then check out the Hero Initiative:
www.heroinitiative.org/
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Check out my daughter Kristan's channel: th-cam.com/users/TheComicSlayer
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For more of my Reviews go here: th-cam.com/play/PL8Uv4cy4LIq_kEGEqb4FU3UEmL37Ci8Rc.html
For more Hauls and Unboxings go here: th-cam.com/play/PL8Uv4cy4LIq_tQZ7RfHmdz_lKvka3HHS5.html
For more Top Tens: th-cam.com/play/PL8Uv4cy4LIq8CJo-McL3cjTFgfN0YQHKD.html
for more Specials: th-cam.com/play/PL8Uv4cy4LIq-TO7j3ynwS6Q1Ycb9BcH4i.html
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After more than four decades collecting and reading comicbooks and related pop culture (TV, movies, video games, etc) as of 2022 I am sharing reviews/overviews of my collection.
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Larry's Library is NOT sponsored by InStockTrades.com but I sure would like to be! Cameron....Emily....HOOK ME UP!
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If you'd like to contribute to a great charity that helps comic creators in need then check out the Hero Initiative:
www.heroinitiative.org/
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Check out my daughter Kristan's channel: th-cam.com/users/TheComicSlayer
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For more of my Reviews go here: th-cam.com/play/PL8Uv4cy4LIq_kEGEqb4FU3UEmL37Ci8Rc.html
For more Hauls and Unboxings go here: th-cam.com/play/PL8Uv4cy4LIq_tQZ7RfHmdz_lKvka3HHS5.html
For more Top Tens: th-cam.com/play/PL8Uv4cy4LIq8CJo-McL3cjTFgfN0YQHKD.html
for more Specials: th-cam.com/play/PL8Uv4cy4LIq-TO7j3ynwS6Q1Ycb9BcH4i.html
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An Unboxing, a Haul & a Sad Tale of DNF
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I got the last package in for my January Orders so I can get this Unboxing out a little early. I have one box from InstockTrades.com, a couple of items from a local 2nd & Charles bookstore and one from Amazon! Check out what I got this time around and then hear my tale of a DNF (Did Not Finish)! After more than four decades collecting and reading comicbooks and related pop culture (TV, movies, ...
Graphic Novel Unbox & Haul - 01-12-2025
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I got some Graphic Novel goodness in from Instocktrades.com! I have two boxes to open. Come see what I got in my first haul of 2025! After more than four decades collecting and reading comicbooks and related pop culture (TV, movies, video games, etc) as of 2022 I am sharing reviews/overviews of my collection. Larry's Library is NOT sponsored by InStockTrades.com but I sure would like to be! Cam...
Top Ten Favorite Reads of 2024!
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This is the first Tuesday of 2025 & time for a new Top Ten. This time we are looking back at my favorite reads of 2024! Check out my list and then feel free to list yours down in the comments. (this is the re-upload as the earlier version was missing all the scans, sorry) After more than four decades collecting and reading comicbooks and related pop culture (TV, movies, video games, etc) as of ...
Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives - Graphic Novel Review
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This is my review of the over-sized hardcover collecting the Universal Monsters mini series by Dan Watters, Ram V & Matthew Roberts. Check out the gorgeous art and hear what I have to say about this one. If you've read it let me know what you thought down in the comments. If you haven't does this make you wanna grab this one? Sound off in the comments. After more than four decades collecting an...
Lord of the Flies - Graphic Novel Review
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I read the first ever graphic novel adaptation of William Golding's novel "Lord of the Flies" and I have thoughts! This beautiful hardcover is by the incredible Aimée De Jongh (writer AND illustrator). I also include 26 high resolution scans taken directly from the pages so you can get a good look at the art. After more than four decades collecting and reading comicbooks and related pop culture...
Christmas Graphic Novel Haul - 2024
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My family got me some awesome comics for Christmas!! Check it out. After more than four decades collecting and reading comicbooks and related pop culture (TV, movies, video games, etc) as of 2022 I am sharing reviews/overviews of my collection. Larry's Library is NOT sponsored by InStockTrades.com but I sure would like to be! Cameron....Emily....HOOK ME UP! If you'd like to contribute to a grea...
Graphic Novel Unbox & Haul - 12-22-2024
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I got a big box of goodies in! This was a VERY generous gift from a TH-cam Comicbook Community member who goes by the handle JewishDragons! Check out the awesome stuff they sent me! After more than four decades collecting and reading comicbooks and related pop culture (TV, movies, video games, etc) as of 2022 I am sharing reviews/overviews of my collection. Larry's Library is NOT sponsored by I...
Top Ten Favorite Comics of 1981
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Time for a new Top ten Tuesday. This time I'm listing my Top Ten Favorite comics of 1981! Another great year for comic books -do you have these books? Did I miss YOUR favorites of 1981? Let me know down in the comments! After more than four decades collecting and reading comicbooks and related pop culture (TV, movies, video games, etc) as of 2022 I am sharing reviews/overviews of my collection....
Check In Weekly - "I Love the Madness" : Of SCIFs, SubGenre, BirthRight Omni & The Cure
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This week I read the new Birth Right Deluxe HC, SubGenre by Matt Kindt. I got a little further into Lue Elizondo's "Imminent". I also started watching Netflix's "The Madness" and listened to the Cure's new album. Let me know what you think of all this down in the comments! Garage Geek Livestream mentioned here: th-cam.com/video/fTnG3fkL3iw/w-d-xo.html OmniDog's Vault Livestream mentioned here: ...
Check In Weekly - "I Want to Believe": Roy Thomas FF, Luis Elizondo, Tolkien's Elric & Shatner Kirk
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I finished Fantastic Four Omnibus volume 04 & I have thoughts on Roy Thomas's first issue. I started reading Lue Elizondo's book "Imminent" & would you believe William Shatner returned as Kirk? And did you know Tolkien had a very Elric like character in the Silmarillion? Watch the new Star Trek short film "Unification" here: th-cam.com/video/mgOZFny7F50/w-d-xo.html Watch Unification with AJ fro...
Graphic Novel Unbox & Haul - 11-23-2024
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I have two boxes of wonder from Instocktrades.com to open....and a surprise from...Walgreens??? Check it out. After more than four decades collecting and reading comicbooks and related pop culture (TV, movies, video games, etc) as of 2022 I am sharing reviews/overviews of my collection. The plan is at least one new video every Monday! Larry's Library is NOT sponsored by InStockTrades.com but I ...
Check In Weekly - "Byrne Brown & Tan" : Romita FF, Vess Spider-Man, Deadpool & Wolverine & more!
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It's Check In time! I read some more of that Fantastic Four Omnibus v04 and a Spider-Man Graphic Novel by Charles Vess. I FINALLY got to see that Deadpool & Wolverine movie and I have thoughts! I also have a couple of bits of Good News to share. Check out this week's Check In and then give me your thoughts down in the comments! Be sure to follow artist Scott Buoncristiano's IG: sc...
Check In Weekly - "I got Crickets" : Corben's Den, NYX Gallery, FF Omni v04 & more
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Time for my Weekly Check-In! Last week I read Den HC v03, v04 from Darkhorse, NYX Gallery Edition from Marvel and more! Check it out along with a couple of TV picks and one TH-cam discovery. I also have one update on that "Taschen situation". TH-cam video mentioned in this one: th-cam.com/video/j73kx8jfpA4/w-d-xo.html After more than four decades collecting and reading comicbooks and related po...
Top Ten Favorite Movies
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Some of you asked for this one so here it is! It was rough..nearly impossible and I've probably changed my mind on a few by the time you watch this! So as of right now here is my Top Ten Favorite Movies of all time...in order more or less! Any of my picks make your list? Let me know down in the comments! After more than four decades collecting and reading comicbooks and related pop culture (TV,...
Check In Weekly - "2100 or Bust" : Buscema vs Kirby, Tolkien Bible, CLZ News & more!
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Graphic Novel Unbox & Haul - 11-01-2024
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Unboxing the Power Cosmic - Taschen Silver Surfer!
Top Ten Other Comic Creators that should get credit BEFORE Roy Thomas!
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Top Ten Other Comic Creators that should get credit BEFORE Roy Thomas!
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The Nam omnibus is on my list. I’m surprised you didn’t list it.
I'm very tempted. I love the creators. I may get it if I find a great deal later on.
Looking forward to Marvel Fanfare, Marvel Two in One and best of all Warlord!! Wasn't Mike Grell both writer and artist? What was the name of the beautiful lady that would transform into a black cat ? I had a major crush on her!!
Shakira! And yes Grell wrote and drew the first 50 issues or so
subby epics?
Probably but I'm a hardcover guy anymore!
Great list of books! I’m waiting for most of these myself. You surprised me by listing a couple of books I didn’t know about, so I’ll have to check them out too! 👍🏼💙👍🏼
Awesome...glad to share the love!
Nice list .
Thanks!
Not sure which I'm more eager for Sub-Mariner or Warlord ... Thanks for the info.
You are welcome and thanks for watching!
All those are great but the Doctor Strange book with Barry Windsor -Smith and Frank Brunner is really something I can't pass up. I've wanted that art in over-sized format forever. I was really hoping for a Gallery Edition someday.
YES! I'd certainly take a Gallery of this too! And if memory serves those Premiere issues with Strange and art by BWS is based on some Robert E Howard concepts! Good stuff!
I’m interested in Tomb Raider but it is expensive….such a cool autographed book. I love 2-in-1. Man-Thing dried out in the sun - obviously!!! He needs to get back to the swamp. Marvel Fanfare is fun. I haven’t read Dark Room. I can’t believe Subby hadn’t had an Omni yet. Fun video. You’re gonna spend a lot!!!!
It's a lot but it spread out over several months
There was a Namor omnibus of his 90s run by John Byrne.
@@vincentimbesi3947 Right! I reviewed that one. This new one fits between the Golden Age one and WAY before the 90s Byrne one
Namor! 👍
Imperious Rex!
The Warlord, Namor & FF omni on your list sound good. I dont even have enough hardcovers on my list for the year to make ten, I've preordered three golden age collections, theres Flash Gordon Classic Collection Sundays vol 3 soon from Mad Cave, and WWI espionage story Petra Chérie by Attilio Micheluzzi from Fantagraphics I'd like.
So much to choose from these days! We are in a golden age of collected editions!
I’ve been waiting for the Warlord omnibus since Mike Grell posted that it was coming in 2025.
Hopefully it gets a solicit soon!
Great list Larry
Thanks! Deathtone!
doctor strange fans unite!!
Finally the definitive run collected!
Larry, this video was recommended to me (again, I already watched it once lol) and I forgot I wanted to make a recommendation to you! Have you read the new "Savage Sword of Conan" from Titan? I've been buying single issues and the art is amazing, the stories are great, and I love everything about it!
I have read issue one fairly recently and I did love it! I will have to get the rest now!
For someone who reads as much as Larry does, he's going to have a larger lexicon than most people. Larry is also likely more adept at spelling, sentence structure and grammar. If you read a lot, these things kind of just happen through osmosis. When you read that much and you hear mispronunciations, wrong uses of words or other grammar/spelling type errors it can be like nails on the chalkboard. Just like it's nails on the chalkboard to the speakers/writers on the receiving end of the correction or critique. Humans. We're fun.
Yes I have to remember we all make mistakes sometimes!! I certainly have made many!
Beautiful SS of Conan!! I just watched a whole episode about the SS of Conan and the artists. I can't remember what run they were talking about.
Thanks! I can't wait until these get a big HC...hopefully they will
Thanks for the video! It made me make a purchase!
Nice! You are welcome and thanks for watching!
I got mine from Amazon for $15 in perfect condition.
Nice! It does happen sometimes IF you are lucky!
Love those paperbacks with the classic styled graphic design covers! Bunmer about Low! Definitely not an entirely uncommon feeling about Tocchini, even though I'm in the camp that thought he looked great in this book!
Thanks man! There ARE a lot of individual panels in his art that I LOVE....just overall it felt very sparse and unfinished to me
I love your channel, will definitely recommend you to others for your honest reviews (and no ads!!!!). Thank you!
Awww....I appreciate that so much. Thanks for watching!
That Thor omnibus looks really cool.
Thanks. It's the very first Marvel Thor stories.
Great review. Very informative
Thanks for watching!
Larry, I ordered this book from across the pond based no small part on your recommendation and my love for Days of Sand. I can now agree that this book has a very chatty spine. It has lots to say, especially when the book is new and before the spine is stretched. Seems to have quieted down a great deal afterwards.
Hah - chatty spine - I love it! I hope you love this book as much as I did!
If you haven't checked out my Top Ten Favorite Reads of 2024 it's right here: th-cam.com/video/CaHxxvImWcY/w-d-xo.html
What a great wholesome review about zombie Nazis. 🤌🏻🤘🏻
Thanks!
people in youtube comments kept bringing up Queen Abundance Secrets by alex lane, and i just ignored it for weeks. i figured it was just another trendy self-help thing. but the more i saw people saying how much it helped them, the more i got curious. when i finally gave it a shot, i could see why. it’s simple but real, and it made me rethink how i go after the things i want. i’m not saying it’ll work for everyone, but it made a difference for me.
Really nice to see your collection. I had 27000 comics at one point but most of them were in my loft which is a terrible place to store them because of the heat. Sadly i had no where else to store them so i decided to start selling them off only keeping what i can store now in my spare room. Just keeping key issues & series i could never get rid of.
That was a HUGE collection you had! It is satisfying distilling it down to the BEST stuff though!
Just discovered your channel & love it. I am a collector from the U.K. I started collecting in 1974. I remember buying most of those when they first came out. Great stuff
Thanks so much! Welcome aboard!
Sorry to hear you didn't care for LOW either. Although I commented on why I didn't like the series in your previous video, I forgot to mention the artwork. Couldn't agree with you more about the unappealing art style aesthetic.
I am usually so dead on with my picks! I guess we can't always nail it!
@@LarrysLibrary Yes, indeed!
Hi Larry, can‘t you just return the LOW hard cover no. 2 to the seller. The book has not been openenddiskussion, yet. This would be better instead of selling the book on ebay.
The Instocktrades return policy isn't the greatest: We do not allow order cancellations. Orders are generally not returnable. In the event an order cancellation is allowed, we will charge a 25% cancellation fee. Any items returned without proper authorization will be assessed a 25% restock fee plus the cost of shipping. We will replace items damaged during shipment. Damages must be reported within 48 hours of receipt of shipment.
@ Yep...I was about to post this!
I love Wet Leg, saw them in concert about 2 years they were awesome!
That's very cool! I haven't seen them in person but I watch all their videos and have seen a LOT of live clips on YT.
I'd have snapped up the Thor omnibus too, great find. Picked up a book of Lady Luck newspaper strips since your last haul.
Cool! Classic Thor Omni for 35 was too much to pass!
You are not alone with Low. I just sold both volumes earlier this month because I couldn't finish it due to the artwork. But goes to show even the well received books are not for everyone.
I guess that is totally true! There are for more books than ever so there is something for everyone
Thanks Larry. loved your haul video.
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
Fantastic Deal on the Thor Vol 5 is out soon but I need a reprint of vol 2 and Jason Arron vol 2 to catch up Great unboxing 😮
Yes! Either v05 or v06 has #300 in it and THAT is my Thor era!
If I knew you were looking for Thor, Vol. 1, I could have grabbed a copy for you at Ollie's early last year! My store had one new copy for $24.99 as I recall. Good find for that price, either way! You know, I liked Low, but I felt the story kept retreading itself after a while. There comes a point in the series where there is a double cross, then immediately another double cross, then a triple cross, and it did that three or four times in a row to the point where I was like "What am I reading?" and I pretty much could see the next one coming after a while.
Well that's thing I WASN'T looking for it! I just couldn't resist!
Low is generally well received, so I think you made a fairly safe bet. We can't win them all. My set is in the shelf and not near the top of my backlog so I'm not sure when I will finally get to it. I also bought Thor vol. 1 recently. I'm not sure if I'll be able to go through it, but I couldn't pass on a great deal.
Well I have read some of the older Thor stuff so I know I can get it through it!
Wow great price on a brand new Thor omnibus! OmniCat finding gems!
Yes she is really good at that!
Your paperback of Martian chronicles is nice. I loved Dandelion Wind. I think I read the other two as well… cool VD gift. Sad about Low.
Thanks David! Yes I've only read about 3 Bradbury books but I LOVE his writing!
Great haul, Larry.
Thanks Deathtone!
Did you end up getting the Brother Lono Deluxe HC, Larry?
Yes I did! I had already read it in TPB but I wanted the HC since it was left out of the Omni.
Great pick ups, but even better than the books is that awesome Thor shirt!!
Thanks I do love it!
I read Low in its entirety twice (most recently last year) but didn't care much for it either time, especially by the second half when the concept of "hope" has been referenced about a billion times. It's one of the few Rick Remender titles of which I'm not a fan.
Interesting. What made you re-read it?
@@LarrysLibrary There are 26 total issues but they ran from like 2014 to 2021. Such long gaps between issues the first time around, I was curious to see if it was simply the result of not clearly remembering previous characters and events well enough. Re-read the whole thing all at once last year but didn't change my opinion much. I'm definitely in the minority, however, as most people really like/love it. 🙂
@@JackHammer77 Gotcha....thanks for clarifying
I agree about those too-big omnibus. At that size, readability isn't even the focus. It's about looking good on a shelf. Digital reading wins again! I really liked Low. Greg Tocchini got a bit of a bad rap when he filled in for an arc of Uncanny X-Force back in the day, but it was just a bit jarring in context. His work on Low is a perfect fit!
Digital doesn't win! yuck I have high hopes for Low!
$12 for a Remender Deluxe is unreal. Great stuff, Larry 👌🏻
Thanks for watching!
Oh Crom .. so many pages, ugh. I'm with you, 750-900 sweet spot for omnis, 1000+ starts getting silly, DC especially love to push it too far. Page count hurumph aside, nice haul, I'm still waiting on my Micronaunts vol 3, my books so far this year are very vintage, Hulk mighty masterworks 4 and golden age classics collections of Fawcett Comics', America's Greatest Comics 3, Bulletman 4, and Doll Man 4.
That's quite a list of oldies!
You’re quite a hot daddy bear 😍