I have $35 to spend on hobbies right now. I have been wanting to buy a twelve month subscription of Dc comics' Batman/Superman for about two weeks going on three.... and if I don't subscribe now I won't be able to get the key first issue. I really want to buy this but my wanting of Lego is making it difficult for me to just shut up and buy it! I seek council from other nerds and fanboys..... please help ME!!!

Ah, welcome back, haven't seen you in awhile. I don't read batman/supreman comics so, I just got some basic advice. Here's what you should do: give the subscription and Lego you want to buy a rating out of ten for how much you want it and how long you would use it for. Alone, such a exercise isn't very helpful, but you will most likely start feeling the need to change points so that one wins. That is the one you want. Works for me most of the time. Good luck!

The comics for me are an eight. The Legos...... about a six. Still how could I possibly buy something other than Lego!

Buy a Superman or Batman LEGO set.

Buy a Superman or Batman LEGO set.

It's just not the same!!! Besides I'm tired of raiding my dad's outdated comics from the early 90's.

As a fan of both mediums, I'd honestly choose the subscription if in your shoes.

 

Why? Because you'll have something to do and look forward to for a full year as opposed to a Lego set that you will likely only build once or twice. I mean, how much will you do with a 30 dollar set spread across an entire year? I feel like even if you grabbed a larger set on clearance, you'd wear it out too quick even if you made some MOC's out of it. Just my two cents.

My Wifes Quinjet came with a comic. So best of both worlds. lol.

My Wifes Quinjet came with a comic. So best of both worlds. lol.

This picture came to mind. I tried putting the you don't say picture on, but it wouldn't upload.

Comics are overpriced. Teach DC a lesson, buy Lego instead.

Comics are overpriced. Teach DC a lesson, buy Lego instead.

Legos are way more expensive than comics! $35 a year for comics.... I think I spend about $300 a year on Lego.

Welcome back Irishguy66!

I would go with the magazine. As JoshTX said it gives throughout an entire year.

Welcome back Irishguy66!

I would go with the magazine. As JoshTX said it gives throughout an entire year.

Good to see you too Darth Lego, sorry I've been gone so long. I've had a very busy summer.

Legos are way more expensive than comics! $35 a year for comics.... I think I spend about $300 a year on Lego.

I didn't say comics are expensive, I said they're overpriced... I don't buy comics anymore based on that principle. $4.00 for 22 pages? Riiiight.

I didn't say comics are expensive, I said they're overpriced... I don't buy comics anymore based on that principle. $4.00 for 22 pages? Riiiight.

Than let me rephrase; Lego is just as overpriced as any comic book out there.

Not sure if this helps with what your looking for:

1-Year Comic Book Subscriptions $15

Tanga.com has 1-Year Comic Book Subscriptions for $14.99.

Select from:

Batman: The Dark Knight

Batman & Robin

Catwoman

Superman

Green Lantern

Wonder Woman

Aquaman

Teen Titans

Supergirl

I didn't say comics are expensive, I said they're overpriced... I don't buy comics anymore based on that principle. $4.00 for 22 pages? Riiiight.

 

You can download comics a bunch of places for free. Or do you like having them in hand?

Aquaman

 

I'm pretty sure he wanted superheros, not people in wet suits that blow bubbles

I'm pretty sure he wanted superheros, not people in wet suits that blow bubbles

^ THIS ^

You can download comics a bunch of places for free. Or do you like having them in hand?

Of course I want them in hand!! Who do you take me for, Beavis and Butthead!?!?!

There is this fable place called the library where people borrow books for free (gasp!!)  Some are known to have rather extensive collections of trade paperbacks and even manga.  While others have the ability to borrow materials from other libraries..  Perhaps it is time to look for such place 

There is this fable place called the library where people borrow books for free (gasp!!) Some are known to have rather extensive collections of trade paperbacks and even manga. While others have the ability to borrow materials from other libraries.. Perhaps it is time to look for such place

Tell me more of this magical land oh Great One I want to buy these to read them.... and then hoarde them in my closet!

I didn't say comics are expensive, I said they're overpriced... I don't buy comics anymore based on that principle. $4.00 for 22 pages? Riiiight.

$4.00 for 22 or more pages of hand drawn then inked artwork telling great stories is expensive? Try drawing one panel and see the kind of work that goes into it. Even if most of the art is done on computers, that still requires a ton of skill and time and patience.

Of course I want them in hand!! Who do you take me for, Beavis and Butthead!?!?!

Hey, even Beavis & Butthead liked their comics in hand! They were dumb, but not that dumb.

I'm tired of raiding my dad's outdated comics from the early 90's.

You won't say that after you find his 'girlie' mags. Ha! :laugh:

Go with the comic!

There is this fable place called the library where people borrow books for free (gasp!!)  Some are known to have rather extensive collections of trade paperbacks and even manga.  While others have the ability to borrow materials from other libraries..  Perhaps it is time to look for such place 

The Houston Public Library has oodles of graphic novels. And there are plenty of great Batman stories you haven't read yet

I understand the allure of a minty fresh comic, but there are better, less expensive ways to enjoy the books. And the cheaper you get them, the more of them you can read.