The Marvel Omnibus Thread

[MrJones]

Originally Posted by Shoo

He doesn't need it, as the 3 'War of Kings' Omnis have literally all of their run covered.

This was my thoughts. I love omnis but not enough to double dip like that for the shelf display. I don't have enough money for that either

Originally Posted by jlaavenger

Sweet. I recommend you get the Guardians of the galaxy solo classics omnibus as well. It includes the Death of Adam Warlock and the life and Death of Captain Marvell stories.

I did have my eye on that one but wasn't sure what was included. I think I will take a closer look now that you mentioned Death of Captain Marvell. I understand that is a defining moment in Marvel comics!

[wktf]

Originally Posted by wktf

Anyone know if the wonderful Jack Kirby introduction to the Marvel Monster Masterworks collection from the late '80s will be included in the upcoming Monsters Omnibus vol 1?

Just bumping this question. Anyone know?

[whd]

Originally Posted by wktf

Just bumping this question. Anyone know?

It looks like there is a lot of overlap, but I think a handful of issues from the Masterworks weren't included. It looks like they will be included in Vol 2 out in August(supposedly).

MONSTERS VOL. 1: THE MARVEL MONSTERBUS BY STAN LEE, LARRY LIEBER & JACK KIRBY
Reprints: Material from Strange Tales of the Unusual #7, Astonishing #56, World of Fantasy #15-19, Strange Worlds #1, 3-5; Strange Tales #67-70, 72-86; Journey Into Mystery #51-70; Tales to Astonish #1, 3-21; Tales of Suspense #2-19, Amazing Adventures #1-2


MONSTERS VOL 2:COLLECTING: MATERIAL FROM STRANGE TALES (1951) 87-100; STRANGE TALES ANNUAL (1962) 1; JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) 71-82; TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) 20-34; TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) 20-38; AMAZING ADVENTURES (1961) 1-6; CHAMBER OF DARKNESS (1969) 4-5

[zeus]

After realizing I got 37 omnibus unread and some date back to 2012,And I got on my to buy list another 20+.I think I will get out of the omnibus phase and just go digital from here on.That is a lot of money spent that I didn't even read yet and don't know when to read.Work and 2 young kids just don't have the time to carry these massive books around and read them.

[JP Sarri]

Originally Posted by zeus

After realizing I got 37 omnibus unread and some date back to 2012,And I got on my to buy list another 20+.I think I will get out of the omnibus phase and just go digital from here on.That is a lot of money spent that I didn't even read yet and don't know when to read.Work and 2 young kids just don't have the time to carry these massive books around and read them.

I don't blame you. Digital is my way to go now. I only buy omnibuses of beloved runs. The rest is digital only.

[MrJones]

Originally Posted by JP Sarri

I don't blame you. Digital is my way to go now. I only buy omnibuses of beloved runs. The rest is digital only.

I can totally appreciate that. I was actually reading comics digitally before I got into omnibuses but just my personal preference, I love buying and holding the book in my hand. I feel like it's a whole different kind of experience and I really appreciate the hardcover book. But I'm old school at heart. I also prefer buying copies of my music and movies too.

[nbr3bagshotrow]

Originally Posted by zeus

After realizing I got 37 omnibus unread and some date back to 2012,And I got on my to buy list another 20+.I think I will get out of the omnibus phase and just go digital from here on.That is a lot of money spent that I didn't even read yet and don't know when to read.Work and 2 young kids just don't have the time to carry these massive books around and read them.

I get that. The reason I'm getting the Omnibus is 1) to get titles I never read in comic form and 2) get titles I have read so I can sell the comics.

[Davidian]

Originally Posted by MrJones

I can totally appreciate that. I was actually reading comics digitally before I got into omnibuses but just my personal preference, I love buying and holding the book in my hand. I feel like it's a whole different kind of experience and I really appreciate the hardcover book. But I'm old school at heart. I also prefer buying copies of my music and movies too.

We are of the same mind sir.

[zeus]

That is my experience too. Love holding actual books. That is why I still chase to find old pupl novels from 20+ years ago. But When I'm dropping 100+$ on a omnibus and I'm a completist so I try to get all of them. Plus on top of statues. I made the descision to stop. The backlog and the new releases and future releases . I had to give up on something. I have even cut down on statues and prints.

[The Dark Knight]

I have 10 omnibuses waiting to be read. It's so many cause i don't want to degrade my omnibuses as a collector so i have hard time opening the shrink wraps... so i delay to read them... All of them stay in their shrink wraps on the shelf. I really like omnibuses, if they are really thick, chunky monkies. So many comics to read in one trade is so appealing to me , it may take 1 month or even a little bit more to finish one of them, such a long, satisfying read, worth the money and i really like OHCs so i will definetly get alot more of omnibuses in the future.