Totally worth the space on your shelf.
344068
It's pretty solid teen superhero stuff as far as comics go.  Marvel does it best by addressing situations that we've all thought could possibly happen if we had super powers as teenagers and the consequences that occurs.  Nicieza and Bagley created a team that has roots in all the corners of the Marvel universe and thus opening the possibilities to potential storylines that couldn't look out of place.  There is some hokiness but it is a 90s comic so it's gonna look a bit dated.  But the themes of comraderie, morality, discovering your roots, and rebellion are always relevant to any reader of any age.

Nicieza kept it really tight with his character development and plotting, and Bagely's artwork is strong but clearly still evolving.  It's really interesting to compare his work here with Ultimate Spider-Man.

The Kings of Pain storyline is totally forgettable and if you should skip it, it wouldn't miss a beat with the comic.  I kinda wished Marvel didn't reprint it in here, instead just print more issues of the series.  I know that the series does end pretty blah, but this run of the series is better than most of what Marvel was publishing back then.
746128
I love the unlimited space that each page offers to those who like to take notes and elaborate on certain aspects of the text. The layout is such that your personal notes does not in any way take away from the text. It provides the serious bible reader a chance to add to what has been written in their own words and gives the reader a sense of owning the text. The writing is bold and the cover is beautiful.
97845
sturdy, better than the copies, worth the money at such a bargain price.
824453
Sturdy, attractive, and room for plenty of books.  What more could anyone ask?  How about a reasonable price.  Not all that hard to put together, but you do have to give it some time, just because it's a big piece of furniture.  The instructions are quite clear, with diagrams of everything.
1065851
There's room on your bookshelf for this wonderful children's story.
1082872
This is a GREAT bookcase/ organizer if you want to get the most out of precious space.  It is made well, and is sturdy enough to hold quite a few books- I have around a dozen; including two that are a few inches thick.  It wasn't too hard to put together, either.  The drawers move fairly smooth, and the organizer on top is a nice bonus.  The only thing that you need to remember is to make sure that you don't have too much weight on one side of the bookcase; it may topple over.  But if you are utilizing it with multiple books, like I am, then there is no issue.  I also absolutely LOVE that I can separate books with the dividers; it makes them VERY easy to find and access.  Quite a unique feature that makes this product stand out.  Very happy with this purchase!  :)
724916
The compilation is superb. The binding is library/ srchival, which allows you to retain the book for a long time with minimal damage. The paper is silky, and strong. The book is very heavy, so you will not be able to move it around much, but that does not take anything away. Rather, it allows you to minimize damage. The layout is also very nice, with the author's foreword, anecdotes etc. The printing is also very sharp. Of course its the contents that matter- the book is filled from cover to cover with my favorite cartoon character's escapades. This will adorn my bookshelf for a long time.
3218713
This book is so ridiculously full of awesome stuff. The sample pages barely even scratch the surface. This book touches on just about everything you can think of...and we've found it to be a good conversation starter in the evenings. (What are stars made of? What's a missionary? What are the books of the Bible? Etc...depending on the age of your kids.)

IMPORTANT SIDE NOTE: I love Amazon and get most of my books here. But I didn't get Radical here, I got it from the publisher site because it was a LOT cheaper AND they have Free Shipping as well. (Not sure if Amazon will let me include the link or not, but I'll try...if they don't, just google New Growth Press, and check them out because we found them maybe 2 months ago, and they've got some great stuff):

I just happened to be on Amazon grabbing some $1.99 Kindle Books from the same publisher, and saw this and wanted to add my two cents. Enjoy!
3967525
I received a Kindle for a signifigant birthday.  I bought a beautiful wood cabinet a few months ago to hold my books, 500 dollars.  My kindle holds more books than the cabinet.  The books are much less expensive, don't take up space, are not difficult to locate, or lug home from The Strand.  No more wasted time locating just the right book, no more tidying up the books, putting them back.  The print is always right, glasses or no.  Never loose my place.  There are loads of books available at a touch of a button, at very nominal prices, or free.  I can get many out of print books without going into a used bookstore, and they don't smell musty.  I am not an electronic person, I love to read, I never thought an electronic book would replace paper and ink for me, boy was I wrong.  I love it.
3285010
A beautiful hardcover filled with fun space adventures, scientific discovery, heartfelt moments and a surprising amount of laughs with Marvels first family. Hickman does an outstanding job playing the long game with this book, regularly laying seeds early in this volume that will pay off huge in the next, but pulls together some outstanding stand alone issues to go along with it. The art can feel a bit disjointed because this collects a few different series but each version nails the look it's going for. Definitely not for those looking for a simpler and more straightforward title, this book can be very heavy at times but completely worth it if you like the Richard's family, Hickman's general body of work or an incredibly deep story with huge payoffs.
2492398
I just received my Kindle yesterday and have already downloaded enough books to last me for a month.  I love to read, travel a lot and when I am gone for a few months at a time, devote a majority of my packing room to the books I need to keep myself entertained.  Much like I used to have to account for my favorite CD collection before my iPod came along, I had little room for anything else.  This is the perfect addition to my library!  I understand that some may find the $400 price tag steep, as I did, but once you pick it up and feel the entire bookstore at your behest inside it, you'll never regret your purchase.

~One more comment: I went through reviews ad nauseum before I invested in one and noticed one specific thing between the positive and negative reviews:  a vast majority of the negative reviews are by people who haven't even bought the product, just decided to "Review" it on speculation.  Just some food for thought if you're on the fence...
3136311
I have now owned this piece for just over two years, and I can say that this little bookshelf has truly stood the test of time.

The instructions for assembly were straight-forward and easy to understand. I liked the fact that I only needed an Allen wrench to put this shelf together; this made assembly quick and easy. The entire shelf was put together in less than 45 minutes. The wooden caps to hide the screws were a very nice touch.

I use this shelf in my master bedroom as half bookshelf/half nightstand. The top shelf is spacious enough to hold my lamp, alarm clock, Kindle, and a few decorative items with plenty of room to spare. The two lower shelves are deep and well-made. There are no signs of bowing with the middle shelf (a problem I've experienced with other brands of bookcases) despite the fact that it is housing over 20 hardcover books and roughly a dozen paperback books. The bottom shelf is tall enough that I can fit several large format hardcovers without needing to turn the books on their sides. This shelf offers many storage possibilities and would look great with some wicker or wood baskets.

I absolutely love the Espresso color. I was concerned that the bookcase might be too dark (I didn't want something that looked black) but the color is accurate to the manufacturer's photographs -- a perfect, rich dark brown. This has been a great addition to my home and I wouldn't hesitate to purchase more of these shelves.
835987
These shelves are great and I'm completely happy with the purchase.  Everything came shipped in one box and nothing was scratched or damaged.  I love the shiny chrome finish and assembly was pretty straight forward (took less than 30 minutes).  These shelves can fit a lot of heavy stuff and really makes the your space more organized and efficient.  They look extremely well built and something that would last a long time (there's a 10 year manufacture's warranty).  I'm thinking of purchasing more of these units.
4875664
I am intrigued by this work and love the space, time and dimension spanning theme reminiscent of the Hitchhiker's series (esp 'The Restaurant at the End of the Universe'). The art is wonderful, beautiful and humourous. I have taken to colouring the pictures in this book and reading some and just getting lost in it for hours. I cannot imagine how long it must have taken Zeek to compile all this information, organize and illustrate it all. There is some very useful information, some obscure information and maybe some info you will never use or may not work for you. Get it anyway and you will not be disappointed. If nothing else, it is an interesting conversation piece.
1753229
I won't waste time talking about the plot or writing or anything here, since this is essentially a compilation volume. The large format of the book definitely works in the series's favor, especially because there's a lot of full-page illustrations and two-page spreads. Reading it on paper of such large dimensions really does feel like a whole new experience.

Also, this may just be because I pre-ordered it, but it was CRAZY cheap. Like, thirty bucks, as opposed to the fifty or so that the first Colossal Edition ran me. In other words, you're getting five volumes for the price of three on higher quality, larger paper, which makes the book thinner than five volumes smooshed together, so it takes up less horizontal space on a bookshelf. What's not to love?
393269
well-made at a good price, provides the extra shelf space I needed
4679563
<div id="video-block-R23LRHQ0MW2O0N" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D1czVWcHe5S.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41r-DiU0xdS.png" class="video-slate-img-url">It's a great photo album for it's price and quality.

I have no problems with the plastic covering and find it decent and even better than other photo albums that I currently have.

Aside from a crease on ONE page, the looks of evertyhing else about the book is great.

Definetely not shelf friendly unless your shelf space is tall enough or if you're just putting it on top of a shelf as opposed to inside one.

A Plus: It came with a semi thick plastic cover that covers the whole book that you can either leave on or take it off.

Overall, I loved it, even with the crease of one page.