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I would like to ask if there is a connection or relationship between two different parts.
For example, would this be an appropriate way of asking "Is there any connection between the two compilations/volumes?"
2つの編に何か関係はありますか？
I'm not certain if I'm missing anything required when discussing the connection/relationship (for example の間, etc.)
Yes, 2つの～(の間)に何か関係はありますか is a perfectly natural sentence. の間 is typically optional, but dropping it may make the sentence ambiguous depending on the context:
2人に何か関係はありますか?
- Are the two people related to each other?
- Are the two people related to (the problem / it / him / etc)?
Adding の間 makes the sentence refer only to the connection between the two.
Also note that 編 does not work as a standalone noun except in limited stiff contexts. Instead, you may want to use 作品, 本, シリーズ, etc.
