For sure on both counts - the record cover had so many hidden details (Batman and Icarus being my faves). The B-sides were great, yes. I used to have the limited edition 12 Wasted Years cd set (that I bought before I had a cd player *lol*), but I gave all my CDs away to charity last year.
I was annoyed, I didn't see them on the Book of Souls tour, but I will definitely go to the next one no matter what the cost - I suspect it will be their last, despite what they are saying at the moment.