@bribabytt: We probably could have clarified a little more... I actually LOVE the idea of the Essentials and Showcase lines, and love that they're affordably priced. That being said, I would rather pay the extra money to see the same stories in color, as the art is such a huge part of what I like about those older issues.Not buying the Marvel Two-in-One Essential volume almost killed me, but without the color, I would have been disappointed the entire time.