starman9000

Gave up on the omnibus reprint hopes so finished this 5 part collection:


Rounded out an order with this:

davidh777

I love Omniboo in concept, but agree that they're really hard to read. When I find the opportunity, I really enjoy the quality.

I actually haven't even gotten to the main event in Infinity Gauntlet yet.

I didn't realize the run went that long. I have the first two Omniboo but haven't read them (see above).

slop101

I actually think the build-up and the Silver Surfer issues are the best part.

davidh777

So I guess it's all downhill from here.

Strapped4Cash

Makes sense. I've actually held off myself, so the Lazarus HC would have been perfect. I've really liked a lot of Rucka's stuff, especially Queen & Country and most of the Atticus Kodiak series of books, but felt fairly disappointed with the first novel in his newest Jad Bell book, so I think I just have fallen behind because of that. Need to catch up though, and hopefully I'll enjoy Lazarus too.


That makes sense too, thanks for the explanation. Personally, I didn't start until the 5YL reboot (which I quite liked [especially at the beginning before the editorial interference]) and then went back and bought dozens of the Levitz issues, and then later the Great Darkness & Curse, so I'd love to get at least Levitz' run compiled. But am not so familiar with what came before. I appreciate the background.


That seems good then. I've not taken a flight myself in over 20 years, so no idea how much material I might need to take along.

davidh777

I think you should be in good shape if you stick to the Levitz run, though JasonF is the real Legion expert around here (he doesn't seem to post in the comics forum anymore, sorry to say). There was a period in the '70s (before my time, but I've read them) when the Legion was just a backup feature, and the stories were usually "character" plots often involving secondary characters. Rarely did anything consequential happen--maybe the Fatal Five would pop up and be dispatched in eight pages. The main reason to read was to see Mike Grell drawing gorgeous women.

My Showcase arrived from IST yesterday, and it is that same period. The early part of the book is stuff I'm less familiar with, so that's good. If they release one more volume, that'll be the period I've been waiting for.

Hawaii is about 5-6 hours, so I carry on one phonebook-sized volume (like an Essential or the recent Batman Knightfall stuff) and one smaller book for variety, and that will last me the whole way. These days there are logistical and financial reasons for taking a lighter suitcase, but it's a vacation tradition for me to pack up a bunch of books that I've been waiting to read. Of course I got the wife a Kindle just so she wouldn't have to pack a big pile of hardback books, but I haven't taken the digital plunge myself.

Where I'm going makes a difference too. In my two most-frequent vacation spots, I know where the comic shops are so I don't have to pack to cover a full trip. Of course then when I pack I have to leave room in my suitcase for future acquisitions.

Inhumans99

The lack of ease of reading them comfortably is why I wish more Marvel Omnibus editions came with a digital copy (I read the Avengers vs X-Men omnibus digitally, redeemed the code and flipped the book in new condition on eBay). I do find that to read my omnibus editions, I need to make space on my kitchen table, as I will not try to hold these behemoths in my hands when reading them (once I start, I do try to finish the book asap).

Also, I recently added DCs The New 52 Futures End 5 Years Later Omnibus to my collection (you have to love IST's 50% off sales).

fujishig

Avengers vs. X-men isn't an omnibus, though... it was also pretty expensive for what it contained, and I thought part of it was because they were giving you a digital copy.

I still find Marvel's Omnibus editions to be easier to read than the DC ones... the JSA one seems especially thick and hard to read.

slop101

I don't seem to have a problem reading Omnibus books at all, even the really big, >1,000 page ones. I just sit in a comfy couch, with the book in my lap.

Imprint

Yes, unfortunatley the softcover masterworks has come to an end.

http://www.collectededitions.com/mar...ht_102614.html

Strapped4Cash

Yeah, that seems sensible and what you say jibes with what I've hear of the pre-Levitz period. I'd definitely start with his stuff, if only DC were to reprint more of it.

I'll cross my fingers for you, and hopefully they'll publish at least the 1 more Showcase.

I actually got my 2nd (recent) order from IST today, and am a little bewildered. The one last week was perfect except for one title, Power Pack Classic, that had several sticky glue spots on the front cover. The order today was similar, with everything great except for the Thing Classic trade that has one older sticky glue spot on it. Do you (or anyone else) ever get this, and any thoughts on how to remove them? I've tried rubbing at the one with fresh glue stains, and it's a devil to get even a little of it off.


Sounds very nice and sensible. And kudos for getting the wife to switch to digital while you kept to traditional.

I don't have anything meaningful to add, but it was nice to read, thanks.

davidh777

I got my copy of Tales of the Batman: Len Wein and have flipped through it. It's over 600 pages of Wein-scripted stories from the '70s and early '80s, though there are a couple newer ones, including Batman Black and White from 2014. What really makes me happy is this arc with Aparo art. I've kept a Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest on my shelf just so I can read this story when I want:



Although I did the math, and I might actually need two more Showcases to get the issues I want.

I haven't gotten that problem as far as I know. I wonder if the DVD cover forum might have anything on it, as that would really bother obsessive people.

Strapped4Cash

Thanks for the feedback, and glad to hear it was worthwhile, especially in regards to that Digest. Must be nice to finally have that story collected.

Personally I missed out on this as B&N waited until the last day of the sale to refund me $25. And by the last day of the sale then 1 of the 3 books I was going to order had jumped up to an 8% discount from a 33% one, which took away the benefit of even ordering from them. I'll make an effort to pick it up elsewhere soon though.

Ah, hopefully you can get at least one if not both. In the last couple of years we've finally gotten some great DVD's, from Wonder Years and China Beach to some more obscure titles, so hopefully they might revisit these Showcases. Good luck.

Glad to hear that it's not widespread. I spoke about glue remover for labels once, and got a good suggestion, but just couldn't find it anywhere, including at Lowe's where it showed in stock but was unfindable, I guess that I'll have to look into that again. Yes, yes it does.

Inhumans99

Uncanny X-Men Omnibus Volume 2

PhantomStranger

I picked up the Deluxe edition of The Killing Joke, I had not previously seen the re-done coloring. I am not sure I agreed with every new artistic choice by Brian Bolland. Every time an artist gets an attempt to redo their work, it always seems like they try to make a bold new statement.

Mike86

Picked up The Star Wars from Amazon, which is the limited run series based on George Lucas' original screenplay for what would become A New Hope. Not sure if it'll be good or not but I was interested in reading it.

starseed1981

Black Science Volume 2
Outcast Volume 1
Saga Volume 4
Serenity: Leaves On The Wind
Quantum And Woody Volume 3

PhantomStranger

Guess who wrote the latest episode of Avengers Assemble on DisneyXD? Len Wein in a tale featuring the Squadron Supreme facing off with an evil version of the Avengers.

danfindlay

PhantomStranger

I get the feeling you like Green Arrow.

slop101

So I just went and got these three massive Omnibuses!


Uncanny Avengers Omnibus by Rick Remender




Fantastic Four Omnibus by Matt Fraction




X-O Manowar Classic Omnibu by Bob Layton



That's almost 100 issues worth of comics, for $150 - not bad considering they're also in over-sized omnibus hardcover format, with no ads.

Still my back's gonna hurt reading these...

danfindlay

I read Longbow Hunters way back in the day and the tv show had me wanting to revisit the Grell stuff.

davidh777

I'm a big fan of Longbow Hunters, and as I posted earlier in this thread, I only recently discovered the first two trades following it. I got them from IST and started reading the first one only to realize that this run might not be as well known because Grell didn't do the art. I'm still reading the books because I like Grell's writing, but it's not as awesome as I thought it might be.

MOOOH

He man and the masters of the universe vol 01
batman haunted knight
batman cacophony

slop101

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