40 Years of Scream! (https://www.amazon.co.uk/40-Years-Scream-Simon-Furman/dp/1837861072) Hardcover, 464 pages, 25 April 2024
Scream! - 15 issues, five specials. We've already had "Monster" and "The Thirteenth Floor" collected (and, I think, "Library of Death" by Hibernia) - but could this be the whole lot in a massive volume? It's 464 pages and £75!
*monocle drop*
Blurb says it collects the 15 issue run.
"Celebrating 40 years since IPC launched the UK's most iconic 'horror' anthology, this single volume collects all of the strips included in the 15-issue run of Scream!
"Produced 'from the depths' of King's Reach Tower by the mysterious 'undead' editor Ghastly McNasty, the first issue of Scream! was unleashed on 24th March 1984. More tongue-in-cheek than horrific, the comic was an immediate hit with younger fans as it included a pair of fake vampire fangs attached to the cover and a number of fantastic new strips from such talents as Alan Moore, John Wagner, Jose Ortiz, Cam Kennedy, Tom Tully, Alan Grant and Eric Bradbury."
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More big books like this needed! I'd certainly buy 'em.
Yes.A nice Starlord collection next pls
Feckinell, I was 8 years old when I was reading Scream! No wonder my mother banned it.
Price drop 7% - https://www.amazon.co.uk/40-Years-Scream-Archival-Collection/dp/1837861072/ref=sr_1_1?crid=WHKNFODHCP41&keywords=40+years+of+scream&qid=1690891072&sprefix=40+years+of+scream%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1
Keep yer eyes peeled for glitch in the Bezos Matrix - lets Marshal Law this m-fer
Quote from: Link Prime on 01 August, 2023, 01:02:51 PMPrice drop 7% - https://www.amazon.co.uk/40-Years-Scream-Archival-Collection/dp/1837861072/ref=sr_1_1?crid=WHKNFODHCP41&keywords=40+years+of+scream&qid=1690891072&sprefix=40+years+of+scream%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1
Keep yer eyes peeled for glitch in the Bezos Matrix - lets Marshal Law this m-fer
Thanks for pointing out the price drop, I've just pre-ordered, and I've not even started drinking yet!
Amazon UK pre-order price just dropped 41%.
On Speedyhen it's currently £28.75 - A friend alerted me to the site about a year ago and I've found it to often be the cheapest option, and I got both of Terry Moore's Strangers In Paradise collections for under £20.
https://www.speedyhen.com/Product/Simon-Furman/40-Years-of-Scream--The-Archival-Collection/29580002
Books Etc often good with pricing/packaging also, but doesn't tend to list offer pricing until something is actually in stock.
It's my birthday the day after this is released. I definitely want this as a birthday present. I remember getting this comic from issue 1 but sadly I don't know what happened to them. Thanks for the Speedy hen link.
I had every issue, complete with plastic teeth and all, before the Dark Times. Before the Event. Gone, now. Swept away... etc.
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 08 January, 2024, 08:59:53 PMI had every issue, complete with plastic teeth and all, before the Dark Times. Before the Event. Gone, now. Swept away... etc.
What dark times? What event?
Quote from: Doomlord66 on 08 January, 2024, 08:52:13 PMIt's my birthday the day after this is released. I definitely want this as a birthday present.
From dad to dad presents always the best because dad knows what dad really wants
Quote from: judgeurko on 08 February, 2024, 07:38:57 PMQuote from: The Legendary Shark on 08 January, 2024, 08:59:53 PMI had every issue, complete with plastic teeth and all, before the Dark Times. Before the Event. Gone, now. Swept away... etc.
What dark times? What event?
The Great Purge
Quote from: Dash Decent on 09 February, 2024, 12:15:19 PMQuote from: judgeurko on 08 February, 2024, 07:38:57 PMQuote from: The Legendary Shark on 08 January, 2024, 08:59:53 PMI had every issue, complete with plastic teeth and all, before the Dark Times. Before the Event. Gone, now. Swept away... etc.
What dark times? What event?
The Great Purge
Stalin?
Sapristi Knockos!
What what what what what?
Needle nardle noo.
I'm guessing at 464 pages it won't include all the story material from the specials.
Checking my original comics, at 32 pages per issue for 15 issues, less approx 35 non-story pages leaves about 444/445 pages. That makes about 20 pages for extra material (and there's usually a useless page at the start and end with some graphic on it, plus title/colophon/indicia page or whatever you call it). Not enough for even a couple of the specials.
Looks like it might be essentially like binding your original issues together. Just nicer. And without ads. Or teeth 'n' spiders.
Maybe a volume 2. There's enough material for one, although a lot of it will be less interesting.
Quote from: Fortnight on 13 February, 2024, 02:37:54 AMI'm guessing at 464 pages it won't include all the story material from the specials.
According to the blurb, it's just the 15 issues of the comic run. No mention of the specials being included. As you say, an opportunity for a follow up if it proves popular.
I wouldn't worry about it. In those days, stories in specials and annuals were usually not as good as in the regular issues.
If there's a particular story you think is really good, maybe write to Matt Smith and ask him to put it in the Megazine's Treasury Classics section.
I see downthetubes has a sneak peek (part one!) at this. I'm so tempted.
https://downthetubes.net/exclusive-sneak-peek-40-years-of-scream/
I had the first 10 or so Scream comics when I was a kid.God knows where they went.Looking forward to getting this.
Quote from: Swerty on 23 February, 2024, 06:08:32 PMI had the first 10 or so Scream comics when I was a kid.God knows where they went.Looking forward to getting this.
Me too, I think I had them all. 2 months to go... Gonna be a great birthday present.
I still have mine, and 1 & 2 with the free gifts too!
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It seems a little unfortunate, but also strangely reassuring to discover that even the professionals can't find a copy of issue #1 without sticky tape damage :)
Spot the difference:
40 Years of Scream!
| My scan!
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(https://i.imgur.com/fec8aSO.jpeg) (https://imgur.com/fec8aSO)
| (https://i.imgur.com/dmxmEFA.jpeg) (https://imgur.com/dmxmEFA)
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From downthetubes.net (https://downthetubes.net/exclusive-sneak-peek-40-years-of-scream/)
| From me, my scanner, and i-mgur
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I remember buying them and thinking in 40 years time these'll be worth a bit of money.40 years later...
Just a heads up this on Rarewaves eBay shop for £34.83
I see the release date for this has been pushed back a month. Anyone know why? Was hoping to get this for my birthday at the end of the month.
I got this about my pre-order at the end of last month.
QuoteWe are getting in touch with you regarding your pre-order of the 40 Years of Scream! collection.
We have been informed that due to ongoing delays to global shipping, we have unfortunately been forced to push back the release date of this title. Both standard and slipcase editions will now ship on or before the 22nd of May.
While these delays are beyond our control, we are very sorry for the delay. We want to ensure that you receive a premium product to the highest possible standard and we are doing all we can to ensure that the dispatch of all orders will commence as swiftly as possible.
We greatly appreciate your patience as we work to get this book to your hands, but we believe the wait will be worth it.