ComicsPriceGuide.com Forums - DC Comics - Story Arcs - Messages https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=5995 ComicsPriceGuide.com Forums - DC Comics - Story Arcs - Messages en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jitbit AspNetForum Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:23:48 GMT Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:23:48 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=5995 Message from Casper0312 Troybo wrote:
Came across this old thread, and thought I'd offer a small update for anyone else still having this issue:

I've found the following site to be pretty handy, although it is by no means exhaustive...

Comic Book Reading Orders | Start Reading





Yes, I like that one for arcs. Here are some others I currently use:

1) My top site for Marvel arcs is Unofficial Handbook of Marvel Creators. ( http://www.maelmill-insi.de/UHBMCC/index.htm )

It isn't pretty, but in this case, I prefer to function as the depth of which arcs are designated is impressive. As you research books, if they are part of an arc, it is highlighted with the name of the arc. Clicking the hyperlink will bring you to that full arc, a reading order, compilations of the arc, and links to each books for details.


If you want to just start with an Arc, you can easily use the StoryArc search option from the left sidebar:



They have just about every Marvel story arc I've wanted to find. The downside is I haven't found a synopsis for their arcs.



2) wikipedia.org : you'd be surprised how many of the arcs are found here. The downside is there rarely is a concise synopsis

3) comicvine.gamespot.com : they have had a recent push to populate story arcs and descriptions but sometimes they are too concise

4) all the fandom sites : the architecture of their arcs is pretty confusing to me, but their content is improving.


I hope some of these are helpful
David]]> Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:23:48 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=5995 Message from Troybo
I've found the following site to be pretty handy, although it is by no means exhaustive...

Comic Book Reading Orders | Start Reading]]> Wed, 24 Nov 2021 11:32:23 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=5995 Message from Oxbladder Mon, 06 Jun 2016 22:40:51 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=5995 Message from Laroo42 I too don't find it possible to buy ALL the comics relating to a story arc, but I also feel that they are written in a way that you don't NEED to buy them all.
Just my 2 cents...]]> Mon, 06 Jun 2016 16:54:31 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=5995 Message from Coconice
What they do certainly makes sense from their side, but it isn't terribly helpful for someone in my situation.

I tend to buy 30+ titles per month and then go maybe 6 months without reading anything. When I finally get to it, I find that I have parts 1,3,5,6,7, & 9 of a 10 part story.

Ahh well. Now that I've started using an online store, I can go back and fill in the missing books if I need to.

Thanks again.]]> Mon, 06 Jun 2016 15:35:18 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=5995 Message from Oxbladder
Previews are also vague because they want you to be just curious enough to pick up a book and not know the endgame of that issue. That way they can either hook you on the next issue or into buying tons of unnecessary extra issues, such as event cross-overs.
edited by Oxbladder on 6/5/2016]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2016 09:46:10 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=5995 Message from Coconice
Since then, I've seen Forever Evil, Earth 2 World End, Convergence, and Rebirth.

Back in the day, there was an occasional crossover... Secret Wars and Crisis on Infinite Earths were shattering.

The problem I have is following a story arc.

I do not have a comic store within 100 miles of me. So, I've taken to ordering online in the Preview section.

Then I get a book, and the story is continued in a book I have not ordered. I cannot just stroll down to my store and snag it.

Not a huge deal, I can likely get a copy, but I would have liked to have already ordered it.

Is there some way to get an advance reading order across an entire manufacturer? I've asked several people and a company or two, and I don't feel like it should be this difficult.

What am I doing wrong?]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2016 01:15:56 GMT