Need help on Comic Christmas List...

[RAMPAGE]

I need to know what all of your opinions are on these following comics & toys. Which ones are worth it, what are teh quirks, and how cool and what's the story on some of them:

Kingdom Come (graphic novel)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1563893304/qid=1000471550/sr=1-1/ref=sc_b_1/002-5375013-9391222
$11.96

Batman Animated
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/006107327X/qid=1000471630/sr=1-5/ref=sc_b_5/002-5375013-9391222
$20.96

Batman the Animated Series Batmobile
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000050AXT/qid=1000474517/sr=2-23/ref=aps_sr_t_8_2/002-5375013-9391222
$19.99

Batman 5 inch Animated Four-Pack - Gotham Enforcement
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005BZ2Q/qid=1000474517/sr=2-24/ref=aps_sr_t_8_3/002-5375013-9391222
$19.99

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/630305899X/qid=1000474689/sr=1-14/ref=sc_v_14/002-5375013-9391222
$13.74

Batman Beyond Return of the Joker Screenplay
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823077179/qid=1000474790/sr=2-2/002-5375013-9391222
$8.95

Knightfall pt.1
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1563891425/qid=1000475161/sr=1-1/ref=sc_b_1/002-5375013-9391222
$11.96

Knightfall pt.2
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1563891484/qid=1000475161/sr=1-2/ref=sc_b_2/002-5375013-9391222
$11.96

Batman Beyond Batmobile
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000IW40/qid=1000474756/sr=1-6/ref=sc_t_6/002-5375013-9391222
$12.97

Spider-Man: Revenge of the Sinister Six (book)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0743434668/qid=1000475848/sr=1-1/ref=sc_b_1/002-5375013-9391222
$17.46

The Return of Superman
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1563891492/qid=1000650145/sr=1-1/ref=sc_b_1/002-5375013-9391222
$14.95

The Death of Superman
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1563890976/qid=1000649742/sr=1-14/ref=sc_b_14/002-5375013-9391222
$8.95

World without Superman
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1563891182/qid%3D1000649989/002-5375013-9391222
$6.75

Baptism of Fire - Green Lantern Series
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1563895242/qid=1000773027/sr=1-8/ref=sc_b_8/002-5375013-9391222
$10.36

Green Lantern Emerald Knights
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1563894750/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_f/002-5375013-9391222
$10.36

The Avengers Under Siege
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0785107029/qid=1000774588/sr=1-9/ref=sc_b_9/002-5375013-9391222
$13.56

[Nightwing]

Before I begin, I'm just going to say that although I may be 150% dedicated to a purchase, I wouldn't necessarily want to do it online. That's just me.

Batman Animated
I have this book and for the hardcore origninal BTAS fans, it is a must have, no question. I love it.

Gotham Enforcement/Batman Four Pack
To be honest, I don't own this but I can give my take on it as I did with the Batman Animated book. I really like the Gordon figure, and to add more Nightwing's to my collection is more than welcome. The color of his chest emblem looks closer to the show as far as color.

ROTJ Screenplay
This is yet another item I don't own, but because I couldn't find it for a long while. In any case, for the true essence of the incredible depth this movie had, you must have Paul Dini's screenplay. Well, I must anyway. :)

That's the extent to what I know of the list though, unfortunately. Hope that helped a bit.

[RAMPAGE]

Thanks, man. That was a big help. I"m also thinking of getting Batman:No Man's Land the novel not comic. Is it good? Worth it? Guys, help, really.

[Nightwing]

Originally posted by RAMPAGE
Thanks, man. That was a big help. I"m also thinking of getting Batman:No Man's Land the novel not comic. Is it good? Worth it? Guys, help, really.

I haven't read it but coincidentally I'm in the same seat as you, seeing as how I was looking into buying it. And from the word I've heard, it's worth it. Pretty much all the Batman novels are, come to think.....

[Joe Tully]

Mask of The Phantasm: You are going to get a pretty unanimous reaction here. Very good. Leave it on the list.

Death of Superman: I just read this this year, and I have to say, this did not live up to the hype around the event. Yeah, Superman dies, but I felt that the story was kind of empty. Basically, Supes hits Doomsday a lot, Doomsday hits him, neither of them look like they will stop until they both die. Wheeee. Not much else.

Emerald Knights: This is only average. Reviews at Amazon are either love or hate. I feel like the storyline is overrated because it brings Hal back. I would recommend dropping this to leave room for something better. Sorry for being kind of vague, but I don't want to give away plot if you're still considering it.

That's everything I've read on that list. I still need to get around to Kingdom Come, which I am sure is going to get great reviews and stay on your list.

[kid_flash]

My comments on your list:

Kingdom Come (graphic novel): An absolute MUST. I know there are people who hate Waid's stuff, but it doesn't matter. You have to get this, plain and simple.

Batman Animated: If you're a fan of the animated series (hey, you're here, guess that's a "yes"), then this should be in your collection. An awesome collection of pictures (made regular things you'd glance once at look very cool) and great descriptions by Paul Dini.

Batman the Animated Series Batmobile: The link you gave shows a crappy repaint. If you can, search for the original. Or, if you can, repaint this one.

Batman 5 inch Animated Four-Pack - Gotham Enforcement: Well, I'm a big fan of ol' Jim Gordon, so I snatched this up and I really like it. THe Nightwing's cool 'cause he doesn't have that hole in his back. Batman's a little too light, but is good custom fodder. And hey, there's a Batgirl!

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm: Best Batman movie ever. Buy.

Batman Beyond Return of the Joker Screenplay: Not an absolute needed thing to have, but it's cheap and fun to have in the collection.

Knightfall pt.1 & 2: Never read it. Wanna read it someday.

Batman Beyond Batmobile: I don't own it, but I think it looks pretty cool.

Spider-Man: Revenge of the Sinister Six (book): Never even heard of it.

The Return of Superman: Something I've always wanted in my collection. Read the book, looks like good stuff.

The Death of Superman: My brother has it, but I've never read it for whatever reason. Again, I read the book, good stuff.

World without Superman: Guess what? This was in the book with the Death and Return of Supes also! This is the Funeral for a Friend stuff, right? I wanna grab it someday.

Baptism of Fire - Green Lantern Series: Can't comment, don't know anything except it's early Kyle stuff.

Green Lantern Emerald Knights: I don't care if you have a beef with Kyle. This shows that Hal will admit Kyle's doing a good job. I don't care if you have a beef with Ron Marz, either. Anyone who does their homework will find that Kevin Dooley made the decision to get rid of Hal. At least, that's what I heard...

The Avengers Under Siege: Not a Marvel guy, I dunno.

Hope this helps!

[Joker85]

Originally posted by RAMPAGE
Thanks, man. That was a big help. I"m also thinking of getting Batman:No Man's Land the novel not comic. Is it good? Worth it? Guys, help, really.

BAtman: No Man's Land is a must have RAMPAGE!!! It is such an AWESOME book!!!Much better than the comic version.
THe ROTJ screenplay is another one I recommend. It lets you know the true depth to the movie( and its unedited!!!) Hope this helps!:)

[kid_flash]

Whoops, didn't comment on NML...

Well, I would pick up both. The book is really a lot more enjoyable than the comic, but the comic has all the little pieces of NML. There are a lotta things that couldn't fit in the book (I don't think Azrael's even in it), not just in characters but in stories. Like "Fear of Faith." Like many other people, I loved this story. But it couldn't fit in the book. So, yeah, get the book first, but definitely seek out the TPBs, or the original issues if you're really daring.

[James Harvey]

The Ultimate Guide To Batman - Dude you should get this book as well! It has everything you'd ever think of for Batman and is a very reasonable price! Great bios, easter eggs, and neat peices of info all spreadout throughout the hardcover oversized book! It was released earlier this year.

[Nightwing]

Ya know I just found something else that might be significant, in regards to what we call the "Gordon Four Pack," otherwise known as Batman 4 Pack: Gotham Enforcement.

Upon reading the other info provided in this thread I just went to Amazon.com and ordered one for me. I was swayed, it could happen to you! lol.

[James Harvey]

The Gordon four pack would make a great Christmas present, I think. There is alot of potential good Bat-gifts this summer. Batman: Vengeance would be a real nice one...:)