Doubles |
The reasons behind the many issues of the same comic. |
Doubles are usually associated with promotional comics that come
out as a special edition to try and sell the comic which was the
case back in 1993 where Bongo released four original comics that
had ever been produced ('Simpsons Comics
#1', 'Bartman #1',
'Itchy & Scratchy #1' and 'Radioactive Man #1'). Bongo included a four part series of a,
'Giant Simpsons Pull-Out Poster', that was enclosed in those
four comics.
Doubles are produced of more expensive comics at regular prices.
This happens (especially in 'The Best Of series) so that they can re-release a comic that people
have missed out before so they could add that particular comic
to their collection.
These doubles are somewhat modified
with slightly different covers and might have extra or less
items enclosed in the comic, such as cards & the most
commonly add in feature -- posters.
These doubles are cheaper in prices (usually $9.95 dropped down
to $5.95 depending on the comic), it's not all the same.
A comic
that was re-released as a
double which first contained a poster will not be included in the remake
of that comic,
but will have the same comic stories. At times they might have
posters included and the original didn't include a poster.
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Comics that have been remade or are doubles can have the
following differences:
- If the original comic had a poster, the double may not
have a poster
- If the original didn't have a poster, the double might
have
- The comic cover might suggest that there is a poster
inside while the double doesn't
- Comic cover might suggest a card is included, but the
double hasn't got it inside
- You might find the difference in price. Original comic is
much more expensive then the double
- The original comic might have no barcode, but the double has a
barcode
- Advertisements might appear on double comic where the
original comic might have few or no advertisements
- Special writing as in dates and signatures are in the
original comic but not in the double
- Copyright information may be moved in the double comic
- Original comics might have a special cover that the double
doesn't have
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These are probably some of the stand out features. However, the
stories remain unchanged.
You might notice 'Simpsons Classics' & 'The Best of' series to
be aimed more for fans whom have missed previous issues. For
collectors however, it's more of a gimmick to buy the comic
again. You will notice re-released 'Collector's Editions', same
comic, although for the collector, it's more money spent on the
same comic they might have brought a long time ago.
Doubles usually combined a few issues into one at a higher price
then monthly comics and usually at a smaller size. Some use
glossier paper, while others use thicker paper.
Extras you might find in doubles include posters of the actual
comic cover. You will find in 'Simpsons Classics', a two page
spread of the comic cover story it's covering inside the comic.
Doubles are not a bad substitute for comics that you need, that
you currently have that are damaged or simply, a revamp update
of the graphics.
For the casual buyer, they are a welcome edition to any
collection. For the collector, it's a heavy plain to try and
collect them all.
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