I love good maxi-series

[outlander78]

I used to prefer on-going series, but in too many cases authors build anticipation and fail to deliver, or just walk away without resolving anything at all.

I have found that good, solid series of 4 to 12 issues, collected in a trade and marketed by word of mouth are the best bets when you want to feel satsified at the end of a series.

DC: The New Frontier, Selina's Big Score, The Long Halloween, DKR, Year One, A Death in the Family, Lonely Place of Dying, No Man's Land and others stand the test of time. You know what you are getting, and can buy based on the suggestion of people who share your tastes.

So, what are your thoughts?

[Azrael52]

I've noticed this at times, but I'm so greedy that I've "gotta have it now." Ya know?

[Tadhg]

I used to prefer on-going series, but in too many cases authors build anticipation and fail to deliver, or just walk away without resolving anything at all.

I have found that good, solid series of 4 to 12 issues, collected in a trade and marketed by word of mouth are the best bets when you want to feel satsified at the end of a series.

DC: The New Frontier, Selina's Big Score, The Long Halloween, DKR, Year One, A Death in the Family, Lonely Place of Dying, No Man's Land and others stand the test of time. You know what you are getting, and can buy based on the suggestion of people who share your tastes.

So, what are your thoughts?

Out of your examples though, half were part of an ongoing series.

[outlander78]

Absolutely. Most will be - they are less of a financial risk to publishers. What they have in common is careful planning and execution - something too many other products lack. NML in particular is as impressive for the co-ordination that occured as it is due to the strong stories.

Series-within-a-series or not, what I like is a tight, complete story that one can buy with confidence and enjoy year after year. I appreciate the quality that results from the focus that some editors and writers bring to a series.

If 100 Bullets, Y The Last Man and Fables are kept in check, as Preacher and Hitman were, imagine how great those will be to have as the years go by!