The Comic Book Collection by Kernie

[Kernie]

QUOTE (Darksaber @ Mar 5 2016, 02:07 AM) The tweaks make a big difference, it makes the covers pop a bit more, thanks again, time to start downloading, printing and replacing. (gives me a chance to replace some covers that the sun has faded the spines a little)

Thanks DS. Any chance you could share some pics of your collection when you get a chance? Nothing motivates me more than seeing them printed on somebody's shelf!

QUOTE (Bazzah @ Mar 5 2016, 05:42 AM) I love how you pay so much attention to detail K

Thanks buddy!

QUOTE (Predator Ranger @ Mar 5 2016, 03:02 PM) Just renewed my subscription to this site for an additional two years, based entirely on the amazing covers you keep pumping out. Amazing work

Thanks Predator Ranger. There's plenty more on their way, especially with so many comic-based films and TV shows coming out this year!

For example, this one...

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
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I was hoping to release this cover alongside Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, and Arrow: Season 4. All of those covers are ready to upload, but I'm still waiting on those complete episode lists! But I wanted to get Bats v Supes up before the theatrical release. So here it is all by itself.

[Darksaber]

QUOTE (Kernie @ Mar 5 2016, 08:51 PM) Thanks DS. Any chance you could share some pics of your collection when you get a chance? Nothing motivates me more than seeing them printed on somebody's shelf!

I'm in the middle of decorating at the moment, but when I get a chance I will, promise

Thanks for Bats v Sups, great looking cover, TT and back logo look awesome

[cas]

wow wow truly amazing all the details wow it looks amazing out

[RRJR84]

Damn you did this movie justice, that's a fantastic cover can't wait to see the movie. I think this is one of the superhero movie i'm most excited for

[Kernie]

Just moving this conversation out of the Shoutbox...

QUOTE Do you think you could make some of the Marvel films you're missing like Firearm, Power Pack, the 1977 Spider-Man film, Supaidāman, and I believe some foreign films like The Incredible Hulk: Remarried, Monster of Frankenstein, and Tomb of Dracula? Nonetheless, thank you for making such an extensive collection.

Here's an overview, if you wish.[/quote]
The general criteria for inclusion in my Comic Book Collection is...

- Films/shows/cartoons/etc. must be based on a comic book. The comic must come first. Comic adaptations of properties that originated in other media do not count.

- The film or comic is English-language based. For example, Priest is included because it is an English-language film of a manga comic. Animé of English-language comics is also acceptable (the Marvel animé cartoons, Witchblade, etc.). Something like Akira does not count because it is a Japanese animé of a manga series. In short, English-language stuff keeps me busy enough. I have zero interest in adding foreign language titles.

To address your specific titles...

- Firearm: I wasn't even aware of this title... probably for good reason. I will look into it further, but I think I will end up running into a similar situation as Power Pack (see below).

- Power Pack: There are virtually no high-resolution images for this. It was a 20-minute TV pilot from 1991 that never got greenlit to series. The only resources for this are very low-res, mainly scans from a magazine article. If materials surface, I will absolutely cover it. I look every so often. I doubt I will ever find anything but I am always wondering how I might get creative and be able to scratch this one off my to-do list.

- 1977 Spider-Man film: This was a US made-for-TV pilot movie that got limited theatrical release overseas. It is considered part of the 1977 Amazing Spider-Man TV show and is included in this cover set.

- Supaidāman: I believe you're referring to the Japanese Spider-Man TV made by Toei? I have not included it because of my English-language rule. However, I have always considered including it based solely on its notorious reputation. This might be one that I bend the rules for, if suitable high-res (or even medium-res) resources are available. Consider this one a "maybe," but don't hold your breath.

- The Incredible Hulk: Remarried: Also known as the Bride of the Incredible Hulk. Like 1977 Spidey, this is not actually a film but episodes of the 70's Hulk TV show that were released theatrically overseas. It is also included in this cover set.

- Monster of Frankenstein: On my to-do list but never quite got around to it. I'll try to get around to this one if I can find some good images.

- Tomb of Dracula: Already made under the title Dracula: Sovereign of the Damned.

Believe me when I say that if something isn't included in the collection, it's not for lack of trying. Some titles (like Power Pack) are so obscure that no (good) materials exist to make the cover. Some don't fit my criteria. And some I just haven't found the time to get to yet. I'm constantly working on covers for new films/shows/cartoons while simultaneously trying to go back to some older titles.

Thanks for appreciating my stuff. I appreciate your patience on titles that I have yet to add. Thanks.

[Kernie]

Moving (again) from the Shoutbox...

QUOTE AbsoluteMagnitude: Much thanks for your response. I have also found some DC films that are missing as well from your list (including some like It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman (not sure if you're interested in that one) and several others. Thank you again for your contributions.[/quote]
I'm glad you like the collection. Please don't forget to rate/comment on any covers that you download. It is the best way to show your appreciation for my time and effort.

Please refrain from posting lists of things that are "missing" from the collection. As I tried to explain in my previous post, there are reasons that certain titles are not yet included. At best, pointing out things that I haven't done feels like you're disregarding all the covers I have made. At worst, it feels like you're trying to show off that you googled a list and caught a few random things that I missed.

Just out of curiosity... do you have DVD's of "It's a Bird...," "Power Pack" or any of the other titles you mentioned?

[Darksaber]

I doubt he has any of them on DVD, if he has I also doubt that the quality is anything better than you find on Youtube

Speaking of which I found Firearm, It's a Bird... and Power pack (in 3 parts) on Youtube

Firearm is a 35 minute film??? made in 1993 from Mailbu Comics that came with Firearm #0 on VHS tape I believe.

It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman is some sort of terrible musical from 1975

And lastly Power Pack TV Pilot from 1991, I understand why it never went any further than the pilot.

All three of which I don't believe deserve a cover, even if resources could be found.

Just because these shows may exist and they maybe on some list, it doesn't mean to say Kernie should waste his time trying to create covers for these shows for one or two people.

I'm an avid collector of Comic Book Films/Shows, but even I wouldn't bother with these shows, if.. IF they where of a better quality (at least DVD quality) I might rethink that statement, but for what its worth I wouldn't bother.

This is just my personal opinion, I'm not trying to stop or influence anyone regarding these shows

[RRJR84]

I too am a massive collector and none of those titles listed are even worth the effort. Especially the superman musical, I have almost literally run out of main stream titles even some obscure titles. Anything else from here on out is either new releases or grey area stuff imo, i
m quite happy with your tremendous hard work

[AbsoluteMagnitude]

QUOTE Please refrain from posting lists of things that are "missing" from the collection. As I tried to explain in my previous post, there are reasons that certain titles are not yet included. At best, pointing out things that I haven't done feels like you're disregarding all the covers I have made. At worst, it feels like you're trying to show off that you googled a list and caught a few random things that I missed.[/quote]
Apologies, I am extremely impressed by the amount of covers you have made. You have almost every Marvel and DC film to date, which is very astonishing. Nonetheless, I thought it was your intention to have a collection of all of the films you possibly could, so I was just trying to assist you on that goal.

QUOTE Just out of curiosity... do you have DVD's of "It's a Bird...," "Power Pack" or any of the other titles you mentioned?[/quote]
Like you said, most of the titles I mentioned I did Google. However, if it is free, public access (not a big fan of piracy) I will burn the content onto a disc.

QUOTE All three of which I don't believe deserve a cover, even if resources could be found.[/quote]
On the contrary, I believe they are worth it (assuming OP has the time, that is). Some people work for a complete collection, and this could really help. Again, I am not trying to discredit his work, but I do want him to be able to create as many covers as he can, assuming he's interested. I am just trying to help him achieve that goal.

I apologize for any miscommunication. I am a huge fan of your work and I encourage you to keep it up!

EDIT: I was just giving that musical as an example. I highly doubt that is worth your time (I didn't look into it myself) but if you did want to make it, I support you all the way.

[Kernie]

QUOTE (AbsoluteMagnitude @ Mar 7 2016, 10:31 PM) Apologies, I am extremely impressed by the amount of covers you have made. You have almost every Marvel and DC film to date, which is very astonishing. Nonetheless, I thought it was your intention to have a collection of all of the films you possibly could, so I was just trying to assist you on that goal.

I appreciate your attempts to help make this the most complete collection possible. But please understand that these obscure titles will be next-to-impossible to create without suitable materials (keyart, stills, comic panels, title treatment, etc.). It goes beyond my interest or my time. I can't make something if the resources no longer exist or are not made available to me. If you have any materials that you think might help in making the cover, please share them with me and I will do my best to make a cover.

It's easy for someone to look at a list and say, "You're missing this, you're missing that. You don't have a complete collection. Complete your collection now." If I could, I would. Believe me.

QUOTE (AbsoluteMagnitude @ Mar 7 2016, 10:31 PM) I apologize for any miscommunication. I am a huge fan of your work and I encourage you to keep it up!

The best way to show your appreciation is to comment on the covers/labels that you download. I am thrilled that you have found this site and enjoy my work, so please take the few extra seconds it takes to leave a brief comment (a simple "thanks" is more than enough) on each item you download. I know you just joined and maybe haven't downloaded anything yet, but I hope you will consider commenting if/when you do. Thanks.

Darksaber and RRJR84 have been two of the biggest supporters of this collection from the beginning. Their enthusiasm and encouragement is one of the big reasons this collection has lasted for so long and I look forward to their feedback on my work. They have even supplied resources in order to make certain covers possible. They comment on everything they download... sometimes twice. They've posted pictures of their DVD shelves to prove that they are making use of my covers. So if they feel that some of these obscure items are not necessary to make the collection feel "complete," well... their opinion counts for something. They have earned it through their continuing support.

I encourage you to continue posting in this thread if you have questions or suggestions. If it weren't for the ongoing interest of the HiRes community, this collection would have died years ago.