Beautiful big boy for one of my absolute favorites. Having said that, I decided to stick to my Libraries and paperbacks. thanks for the overview. Helped firm up my decision.
Have first 6 Library Edition that cost me nearly 200$ new shipping include and love it. Wouldn't switch for MS, can't handle a 1000 plus pages book. Realised through your vid that I missed Hellboy in Hell... Added to seeklist instantly. Thank's for the vid.
Yeah I plan to pick up the rest soon now as well! Can find some solid deals on them often. And that’s awesome! I’m happy I helped out! Thank you for watching and happy reading my friend!
Monster sized all the way, i nabbed one basically mint for 65 bucks. I love having an entire story or series in one volume, a solid pillow makes for an easy reading experience
Monster size is great because it has so much but missing those 1 shots was a deal breaker for me personally. Totally agree about the pillow! Some get upset about heavy books but I’m someone that loves them Thic!
Library is where it’s at for me better portability. Especially after reading all three Invincible compendiums although I like collecting things all at once lol
Yeah I gotta agree especially with the portability point. Monster sized is a insanely massive book so if reading on the move is a thing for you then don’t get that haha Appreciate you watching and being a part of the community!
Thank you! Was hoping to help some people out while continuing the V.S series! Once you dive in you will be hooked! It feels so different yet familiar and the experience becomes addicting! Appreciate you tuning in!
I went with the library editions and have to agree that the covers attract dust so easily, apart from that they are excellent. My concern with the monster size would be page sag and the cover on the spine looks a bit weak, but saying that will look awesome in anyone's collections.
Yeah they are magnets to dust and it’s a bummer! I have dogs and they don’t even enter where my books are and somehow dog fur is still on my library edition. And yeah the cover looks weak but MAN that book is seriously dense! I think it could deflect a bullet (kidding obviously haha) Thank you for watching!
Definitely! I’d read most of the Hellboy run originally in trades and it was certainly more enjoyable in the larger format. I found myself looking at the artwork a lot more than I used too. Great vid by the way mate
Yeah you can’t not take advantage of oversized formats when it’s Mignolas beautiful art. He has some seriously BREATHTAKING panels! Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed!
Great video. I ended up going the library edition route. Tough call for me but thought the massive volume wouldn't be an enjoyable experience. Also it sounds like some extra content in the library Ed and better build. More expensive but will be a good read. And I can buy the volumes as they go to n sale (bought 4 and 5 last night as black Friday deal) Thanks for the great compare. Confirms I made a good choice for my reading experience. Hope others enjoy their book of choice.
Thank you and Thank you for watching! I agree with the points you made. I’m a sucker for a all in 1 and it would of looked good next to big damn sin city but I just couldn’t do it because of the content even tho the chronological reading order sounds really nice. I’m happy to hear I helped in some way! Happy reading!
Hey man. I bought the monster sized. Sold all my trades apart from the 2 covering the short stories. It's still sat on my shelf in its cellophane. Bottom shelf though as that big boy would sag the above shelves 😂👍
That’s not a bad way to collect! Ends up taking up less space on the shelves in the long run. And oh yes that monster needs to be on the bottomest shelf for sure!
Great comparison. Thank you for this. Makes me pretty certain that I will only keep my Library editions and wont double dip (even though it is one of my absolute favourite comic runs). The gutter loss difference is a pretty big deal for me - its really well made in the library ones
Good video idea! Personally it’s the library editions 100%. They are so much easier to read, the sketches are super cool to gain some behind the scenes stuff, the one shots are fun. Does monster sized not have Pancakes???
I have both Library Editions and the MS now. Library Editions are the way to go to read. Whereas MS, I don't know why I bought it but all I know is that the brick is gorgeous and huge. 😂 Love Hell Boy. Such a great stories. 🎉
Well that’s one way to decide which to get! I went with the Library editions for my collection but I get the appeal of both. I also view them the same way you do, library editions for reading and monster sized for a collectors piece that you can still read.
Thanks for the video! Somewhat unrelated but, have you seen the current Hellboy digital bundle at Humble Bundle? I wonder if those all of the Hellboy comics released so far.
That’s I’m no super sure about since I don’t read digital unless I HAVE to. I would assume it would have all of Hellboy or Atleast enough to get started! Hope that helps but wish I could help out more!
@@ManiacArtist83 if reading is your objective then I recommend going the boxset route 100%. Monster sized is more a novelty/collectors piece and isn’t the EASIEST thing to read due to its size.
@Illuminerdy_ Perfect, I'll be getting the boxed set and the short stories. And, if I like it( I'm sure I will), I'll get the rest of the series. Thank you!
Same here! And congratulations again on winning this book for the giveaway! I’ve read a decent chunk of Hellboy but it’s been a while and the reading I did do was all over the place! Ready for a revisit!
The Monster-Sized Hellboy is not out-of-print, it is out of stock. Cheap Graphic Novels is expecting a restock in January and are taking pre-orders for it.
I was told OOP from JP at OrganicPricedBooks who is pretty on top of that stuff for obvious reasons, but if they announced a Restock then that’s even better for those that want it. Thanks for watching and helping out with the info!
I’ve never _personally_ found all-in-ones that appealing - I find them unwieldily and don’t end up reading them often. Even the Library Editions are a bit much, but Mignola’s art really benefits from the larger pages. That said, they’re second on the list for being rescued from a flooding house (first in the queue being my Usagi Yojimbo books).
No wrong way to collect my friend. What ever way you like to read best is the right way for you! I do agree about Mignolas art also! Haha good you have a list! I think we all have made this list at some point in our heads. Maybe that would be an interesting topic for a video. “What books would you save and why?”
I feel like at first I wanted to library editions just because quality wise they look great, I bought the first volume and was really impressed by the art and storytelling that Mike Mignola utilized , however, the monster edition for me feels like the more logical choice. i’m not sure if there’s any loss story wise, but I can’t really beat the price especially when on Amazon it goes on sale. I love Hellboy, but not enough to go bankrupt.
That’s fair enough my friend! We all shop and collect differently so go with your gut and do what’s logical! No wrong way of collecting as long as you’re doing it and reading what you like! ✊🏻⚡️✊🏻
For Hellboy technically no. You could get some TPBs or Omnibuses for the other BPRD material or in universe stories but that’s if you want everything related to the Hellboy world.
The BEST way in my opinion are the Hardcovers Dark Horse put out. The EASIEST way because the Hardcovers are a little harder to find and track down are the paperback omnibuses also put out by Dark Horse that have been getting printed lately. Hope that helps my friend and Thank You for watching!
Yeah I’d say that also. The library editions have such thick pages that there’s zero bleed through. I would say though since most pages and panels in Hellboy are full of so much black that bleed through shouldn’t be a huge issue with both editions since bleed through 9 times out of 10 only really happens on all white pages. Even then Monster Sized still didn’t have the worst bleed through I’ve seen.
@@dinjoDJ That’s not a bad idea. How ever you are most comfortable storing them is the best route to go my friend! It is your collection and your collection only after all. Thank you for watching and being a part of the community!
I believe all those little short stories and one shots are on the Library Editions but I do admit I am not the leading expert on Hellboy! But I have been told before that the Library Editions collect it all and monster sized does not.
Haha that’s one way to describe the 2! The monster sized really did impress me with its binding, I was expecting it to be a rough one to open up but it’s not.
Not exactly! It’s a large all in one edition and not like the box set that has individual books. It contains all of the material minus the short stories and side stories.
@@DeathCherudim unless you just want a better collected edition for collectors sake then I would say no. If you want the material to just read and that’s it then you went a good route. What I said in the video pretty much.
No judging here! This community is full of readers first and fans second, it doesn’t matter how or what you read/collect! There’s no wrong way to enjoy comics! Thank you for watching!
Beautiful big boy for one of my absolute favorites. Having said that, I decided to stick to my Libraries and paperbacks. thanks for the overview. Helped firm up my decision.
It is a beautiful big boy haha
No wrong choice, be confident in that decision my friend!
Have first 6 Library Edition that cost me nearly 200$ new shipping include and love it.
Wouldn't switch for MS, can't handle a 1000 plus pages book.
Realised through your vid that I missed Hellboy in Hell... Added to seeklist instantly.
Thank's for the vid.
Yeah I plan to pick up the rest soon now as well! Can find some solid deals on them often.
And that’s awesome! I’m happy I helped out!
Thank you for watching and happy reading my friend!
Monster sized all the way, i nabbed one basically mint for 65 bucks. I love having an entire story or series in one volume, a solid pillow makes for an easy reading experience
Monster size is great because it has so much but missing those 1 shots was a deal breaker for me personally.
Totally agree about the pillow! Some get upset about heavy books but I’m someone that loves them Thic!
Finding Volume 2 for Library Edition is harder to find than finding the Arc Of The Covenant
It is very hard currently but the library editions are evergreen so just give it time and they will come back my friend!
Library is where it’s at for me better portability. Especially after reading all three Invincible compendiums although I like collecting things all at once lol
Yeah I gotta agree especially with the portability point. Monster sized is a insanely massive book so if reading on the move is a thing for you then don’t get that haha
Appreciate you watching and being a part of the community!
No brainer for me. I’ll always treasure the library editions. One of the main reasons I got back into collecting. 🤙🏼
They are BEAUTIFUL books!
Sometimes the formats and the design of a book just makes the reading experience so much better and it’s weird but true!
Great video. I went the monster size route. Well its almost scary to get going. But I will for sure
Thank you! Was hoping to help some people out while continuing the V.S series!
Once you dive in you will be hooked! It feels so different yet familiar and the experience becomes addicting!
Appreciate you tuning in!
@@Illuminerdy_ the mignola verse is so tempting.
@@rayanknezic8682 yes it really is!
Monster Sized Hellboy is DOPE! 🔥
Yes it is, AND it’s great for home defense!
@@Illuminerdy_ Bahaha I’m sure it is 😂
I opted for the library editions ! I like the look of them on the shelves more
That’s a deciding factor for some people also that I should have touched on more!
I went that same route!
I’ve got some off the library editions need to pick up the rest 😮
Me and you both!
Here’s to finding them all!
Thanks for watching!
I went with the library editions and have to agree that the covers attract dust so easily, apart from that they are excellent. My concern with the monster size would be page sag and the cover on the spine looks a bit weak, but saying that will look awesome in anyone's collections.
Yeah they are magnets to dust and it’s a bummer! I have dogs and they don’t even enter where my books are and somehow dog fur is still on my library edition.
And yeah the cover looks weak but MAN that book is seriously dense! I think it could deflect a bullet (kidding obviously haha)
Thank you for watching!
Definitely! I’d read most of the Hellboy run originally in trades and it was certainly more enjoyable in the larger format. I found myself looking at the artwork a lot more than I used too. Great vid by the way mate
Yeah you can’t not take advantage of oversized formats when it’s Mignolas beautiful art.
He has some seriously BREATHTAKING panels!
Thank you!
I’m glad you enjoyed!
Great video. I ended up going the library edition route. Tough call for me but thought the massive volume wouldn't be an enjoyable experience. Also it sounds like some extra content in the library Ed and better build.
More expensive but will be a good read. And I can buy the volumes as they go to n sale (bought 4 and 5 last night as black Friday deal)
Thanks for the great compare. Confirms I made a good choice for my reading experience.
Hope others enjoy their book of choice.
Thank you and Thank you for watching!
I agree with the points you made. I’m a sucker for a all in 1 and it would of looked good next to big damn sin city but I just couldn’t do it because of the content even tho the chronological reading order sounds really nice.
I’m happy to hear I helped in some way! Happy reading!
Now if they release a plague of frogs monster sized I’ll be 1000% interested. Would be the first time that series had oversized art
I’m sure a companion will come
They should reprint B.P.R.D. hardcovers first. What's the deal with that?
@@markot8927 tpbs are much cheaper to print
@@markot8927 I agree but I think they are going away with the Hardcovers
Hey man.
I bought the monster sized. Sold all my trades apart from the 2 covering the short stories.
It's still sat on my shelf in its cellophane.
Bottom shelf though as that big boy would sag the above shelves 😂👍
That’s not a bad way to collect! Ends up taking up less space on the shelves in the long run.
And oh yes that monster needs to be on the bottomest shelf for sure!
Great comparison. Thank you for this. Makes me pretty certain that I will only keep my Library editions and wont double dip (even though it is one of my absolute favourite comic runs). The gutter loss difference is a pretty big deal for me - its really well made in the library ones
My pleasure!
I’m happy I backed your decision on the library editions!
I chose to keep the library editions also so great minds think alike!
I opted to go with the monster size one and done edition!
Not a bad choice at all!
Hell of a vid my guy. Should do more of theses call it comic Vs 😁.
Thank you and appreciate you always watching!
I’ve done 3 including this one so far but I for sure plan on doing more and covering more!
Yesssss I put on my Illuminerdy shirt for this video!
✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻 Appreciate you!
Good video idea!
Personally it’s the library editions 100%. They are so much easier to read, the sketches are super cool to gain some behind the scenes stuff, the one shots are fun.
Does monster sized not have Pancakes???
Thank you!
No Monster Sized does not have pancakes, honestly it’s missing a lot if not all of the short stories and one shots!
Hey..you could show the different content Library edition has..which are these extras you mentioned. Besides that, great video. Thanks
I’ll get to showing off and talking about a lot of that content when I eventually review Hellboy!
This was strictly a comparison video!
I have both Library Editions and the MS now. Library Editions are the way to go to read. Whereas MS, I don't know why I bought it but all I know is that the brick is gorgeous and huge. 😂 Love Hell Boy. Such a great stories. 🎉
Well that’s one way to decide which to get!
I went with the Library editions for my collection but I get the appeal of both. I also view them the same way you do, library editions for reading and monster sized for a collectors piece that you can still read.
Thanks for the video! Somewhat unrelated but, have you seen the current Hellboy digital bundle at Humble Bundle? I wonder if those all of the Hellboy comics released so far.
That’s I’m no super sure about since I don’t read digital unless I HAVE to. I would assume it would have all of Hellboy or Atleast enough to get started!
Hope that helps but wish I could help out more!
I see, thanks!@@Illuminerdy_
I just wanna read, would you recommend I get the Monster Sized or The Omnibus Boxset + short stories?
@@ManiacArtist83 if reading is your objective then I recommend going the boxset route 100%.
Monster sized is more a novelty/collectors piece and isn’t the EASIEST thing to read due to its size.
@Illuminerdy_ Perfect, I'll be getting the boxed set and the short stories. And, if I like it( I'm sure I will), I'll get the rest of the series. Thank you!
@@ManiacArtist83 my pleasure!
Thank you for watching and being part of the community!
Cant wait to read it!!
Same here!
And congratulations again on winning this book for the giveaway!
I’ve read a decent chunk of Hellboy but it’s been a while and the reading I did do was all over the place!
Ready for a revisit!
The Monster-Sized Hellboy is not out-of-print, it is out of stock. Cheap Graphic Novels is expecting a restock in January and are taking pre-orders for it.
I was told OOP from JP at OrganicPricedBooks who is pretty on top of that stuff for obvious reasons, but if they announced a Restock then that’s even better for those that want it.
Thanks for watching and helping out with the info!
I’ve never _personally_ found all-in-ones that appealing - I find them unwieldily and don’t end up reading them often. Even the Library Editions are a bit much, but Mignola’s art really benefits from the larger pages. That said, they’re second on the list for being rescued from a flooding house (first in the queue being my Usagi Yojimbo books).
No wrong way to collect my friend. What ever way you like to read best is the right way for you!
I do agree about Mignolas art also!
Haha good you have a list! I think we all have made this list at some point in our heads.
Maybe that would be an interesting topic for a video.
“What books would you save and why?”
Thank you. This video was very helpful. I’m glad I found it. 👍👍👍👍👍
My pleasure! I’m happy it helped!
I would like to thank you for watching my video and being a part of this community! You are appreciated my friend!
Maybe it’s the camera but hellboys red looks richer in the Monsters size. The other colors seem better in library
Awesome vid
Thank you!
Thank you so much for watching and being a party of the community!
I feel like at first I wanted to library editions just because quality wise they look great, I bought the first volume and was really impressed by the art and storytelling that Mike Mignola utilized , however, the monster edition for me feels like the more logical choice. i’m not sure if there’s any loss story wise, but I can’t really beat the price especially when on Amazon it goes on sale. I love Hellboy, but not enough to go bankrupt.
That’s fair enough my friend! We all shop and collect differently so go with your gut and do what’s logical!
No wrong way of collecting as long as you’re doing it and reading what you like! ✊🏻⚡️✊🏻
Just wondering if someone could help me out... if I get the library editions are there any other seperate books I would need to get ? Thanks !
For Hellboy technically no.
You could get some TPBs or Omnibuses for the other BPRD material or in universe stories but that’s if you want everything related to the Hellboy world.
@@Illuminerdy_ Thank you 🤜
What’s the best way to collect BRPD?
The BEST way in my opinion are the Hardcovers Dark Horse put out.
The EASIEST way because the Hardcovers are a little harder to find and track down are the paperback omnibuses also put out by Dark Horse that have been getting printed lately.
Hope that helps my friend and Thank You for watching!
Nmc mentioned that paper quality is better on library edition and there are bleed through in monster sized edition
Yeah I’d say that also.
The library editions have such thick pages that there’s zero bleed through.
I would say though since most pages and panels in Hellboy are full of so much black that bleed through shouldn’t be a huge issue with both editions since bleed through 9 times out of 10 only really happens on all white pages.
Even then Monster Sized still didn’t have the worst bleed through I’ve seen.
Thanks saw complete video now 😂
Also how to keep it best horizontally or vertical?
@@dinjoDJ That’s up to you but I’d say vertical personally
@@Illuminerdy_ thanks Im keeping all my heavy books horizontally just to avoid page sag
@@dinjoDJ That’s not a bad idea.
How ever you are most comfortable storing them is the best route to go my friend! It is your collection and your collection only after all.
Thank you for watching and being a part of the community!
Hey brother, question,: the issiues in "the complete shorts stories tpbs vol 1 y 2" is in all the library edition? or only in this tpb format?
I believe all those little short stories and one shots are on the Library Editions but I do admit I am not the leading expert on Hellboy!
But I have been told before that the Library Editions collect it all and monster sized does not.
Do the library editions also include the short stories?
Yes they do!
I got the monster sized edition
Great choice!
Really no wrong choice when it comes to these 2 editions, it’s on personal preference!
Thanks for watching!
If you want more content, library
If you want a readable weapon, monster
Haha that’s one way to describe the 2!
The monster sized really did impress me with its binding, I was expecting it to be a rough one to open up but it’s not.
Is this similar to Omnibus Box set?
Not exactly!
It’s a large all in one edition and not like the box set that has individual books.
It contains all of the material minus the short stories and side stories.
@@Illuminerdy_ so is it worth the buy, even having the omnibus set?
@@DeathCherudim unless you just want a better collected edition for collectors sake then I would say no. If you want the material to just read and that’s it then you went a good route.
What I said in the video pretty much.
@@Illuminerdy_ cool thanks
I had to have both...
Well…that’s one way to decide which route to go…GET THEM BOTH! Haha
Thanks For Watching!
Library edition is the one for me
That’s the route I went also!
Monster-Size for me :)
No wrong answer brother man!
I have the trade paperback omnis 😅 don't judge me I was too poor for the monster 😂😭
No judging here!
This community is full of readers first and fans second, it doesn’t matter how or what you read/collect!
There’s no wrong way to enjoy comics!
Thank you for watching!
Aw thanks 😊 I was kidding around. I go back and forth between omnis and trades depending on the page count since the booms can be very heavy
@@jadecasssie That’s fair! Gotta collect the way that works best for you!
Monster is heavier. . All in one Library easier carry around
Correct my friend!