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[QUOTE=CrazyOldHermit;1778]Useful information usually gets reposted. If it doesn't, ask.
As for two threads, people can vote with their posts. This thread covers Marvel's collected editions in general, including classic trades, Masterworks (HC and TPB), Epic Collections, Complete/Ultimate Collections, Marvel Premiere Classic, Essential and anything else. The other thread is exclusive to OHCs and omnibuses. People who want to stay exclusive to OHCs and Omnis can stay in that thread. People who want a more inclusive community and more topics of conversation can stay here. One will be more successful than the other.[/QUOTE]
Ehh, I think the sooner we can put the axe in one of these two threads, the better. I like the "collected editions" title, but hope it won't put off anyone. A collected editions forum would be a good idea, but in general, I'm in favor of having to keep only one thread pinned in Chrome to keep up with all Marvel "jumbo collected edition" news and discussion. I'm personally fine with that including jumbo-TPB's like Epics, but maybe the word "omnibus" in parentheses somewhere in the title will help people know they have found the right place in this awkward time of transition.
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I'm an omnibus OHC fan, but I prefer awareness of all editions in case I need story I can't find. Love the new thread!
I picked up Spider-Man Stern Omnibus, Deadpool Max OHC and Spider Island Companion today.
Are Epic Collections in color? I've never seen one.
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[QUOTE=Canucked;2529]
Are Epic Collections in color?[/QUOTE]
Yes. 10char
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Thank God this is back in some form. I started to panic!
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[QUOTE=invisiblegardener;2484]Ehh, I think the sooner we can put the axe in one of these two threads, the better. I like the "collected editions" title, but hope it won't put off anyone. A collected editions forum would be a good idea, but in general, I'm in favor of having to keep only one thread pinned in Chrome to keep up with all Marvel "jumbo collected edition" news and discussion. I'm personally fine with that including jumbo-TPB's like Epics, but maybe the word "omnibus" in parentheses somewhere in the title will help people know they have found the right place in this awkward time of transition.[/QUOTE]
I'm sure the mods will make a choice sometime soon.
[QUOTE=Canucked;2529]I'm an omnibus OHC fan, but I prefer awareness of all editions in case I need story I can't find. Love the new thread!
I picked up Spider-Man Stern Omnibus, Deadpool Max OHC and Spider Island Companion today.
Are Epic Collections in color? I've never seen one.[/QUOTE]
Epics are in full color. One of their primary selling points is they're like the Essentials but in color.
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For anyone who actually owns one of the Epic Trades, how are they quality wise?
I see a [URL="http://www.amazon.com/Moon-Knight-Epic-Collection-Rising/dp/0785190961/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398903434&sr=8-1&keywords=Moon+Knight+Epic+Collection%3A+Bad+Moon+Rising"]Moon Knight Epic[/URL] solicited for October. Assuming it is from the 80's series. Very excited to see the first volume finally being collected.
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Here we go.....
As of 10/12/15
115 Omnibus titles have been released to date. 51 titles are currently Out of Print with another 21 titles getting close. [B]Good news as 4 titles will be getting a reprint in early 2016.[/B]
For the 21 titles that are getting close to going Out of Print I have listed sites that still have them in stock. You can also still find deals for them on Ebay and Amazon Marketplace.
Use this very helpful guide to know what issues are in each omnibus, cost per page, which era etc... [url]http://crushingkrisis.com/collecting-marvel-universe-events-as-graphic-novels/collecting-marvel-comics-omnibus-editions/[/url]
[U][B] Out of Print[/B][/U]
Silver Surfer Omnibus
Amazing Fantasy Omnibus
Devil Dinosaur Omnibus
Eternals Omnibus
Daredevil Omnibus Companion Frank Miller [B]***(New printing coming for early 2016)[/B]
Daredevil Omnibus Volume 1 (Bendis)
Daredevil Omnibus Volume 2 (Bendis)
Daredevil Omnibus Volume 1 (Brubaker)
Daredevil Omnibus Volume 2 (Brubaker)
Elektra Omnibus [B]***(New printing coming for early 2016)[/B]
Tomb of Dracula Omnibus Volume 1
Tomb of Dracula Omnibus Volume 2
Punisher (Ennis) Omnibus
The Ultimates Omnibus
Iron Man Omnibus Volume 1
X-Men Omnibus Volume 1
Wolverine Omnibus, Volume 1
Captain Britain Omnibus
Immortal Iron Fist Omnibus
The Death of Captain America Omnibus
Thor Omnibus Volume 1
Captain America Omnibus (Brubaker)
Astonishing X-Men Omnibus
Iron Man Omnibus Volume 2
Ghost Rider Omnibus
Thor (JMS) Omnibus
Thor Walter Simonson Omnibus
Captain America Omnibus Volume 1
Secret Wars Omnibus
Secret Wars II Omnibus
Hulk Omnibus Volume 1
Acts of Vengeance Omnibus
X-Men: Age of Apocalypse Omnibus [B]***(New printing coming for early 2016)[/B]
Spider-man Omnibus Volume 2
Secret Warriors Omnibus
Untold Tales of Spider-man Omnibus
Amazing Spider-Man Michelinie McFarlane Omnibus
X-Men Claremont / Lee Omnibus Volume 1
Uncanny X-Force Omnibus
Golden Age of Marvel Omnibus Volume 1
Wolverine Jason Aaron Omnibus
Captain America Lives Omnibus
Captain America by Jack Kirby
Uncanny X-Men Volume 1 Omnibus (3rd Printing)
X-Men Omnibus Volume 2
Punisher Omnibus by Rick Remender
Annihilation Omnibus
Daredevil Omnibus by Frank Miller [B]***(New printing coming for early 2016)[/B]
Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus Volume 1
Tomb of Dracula Omnibus Volume 3
[U][B]Almost Out of Print[/B][/U]
Man-Thing Omnibus * (Direct Market cover available at CGN)
Women of Marvel Omnibus (TOW, IST) * (Direct Market cover available at TOW, IST)
Evolutionary War Omnibus (CGN, TOW, IST) * (Direct Market cover sold out)
Squadron Supreme Omnibus (CGN) * (Direct Market cover at CGN)
Iron Man by Michelinie/Layton/JRjr Omnibus (Amazon, CGN, TOW, IST) * (Direct Market cover sold out)
Atlantis Attacks Omnibus (Amazon, B&N) * (Direct Market sold out)
John Carter: Warlord of Mars Omnibus (CGN) * (Direct Market cover sold out)
Avengers Volume 1 Omnibus (GCN, TOW, IST) * (Direct Market cover sold out)
Fantastic Four John Byrne Omnibus Volume 1 (CGN, Amazon, B&N) * (Direct Market cover sold out)
New X-Men Omnibus (2nd Printing) (CGN) (2nd Printing)
Uncanny X-Men Volume 2 Omnibus (CGN, TOW, IST) * (Direct Market cover sold out)
Acts of Vengeance Crossovers Omnibus (IST, TOW, CGN) * (Direct Market cover available at IST, TOW, CGN)
Ultimate Death of Spider-man Omnibus (Amazon, B&N)
Spiderman Omnibus Volume 1 (3rd Printing) (CGN, TOW, IST)
Avengers by Kurt Busiek & George Perez Omnibus Volume 1 (CGN, Amazon, B&N)
West Coast Avengers Omnibus Volume 1 (Amazon, B&N) * (Direct Market cover sold out)
Wolverine by Mark Millar Omnibus (CGN, Amazon, B&N)
Infinity Gauntlet Omnibus - (2nd printing - CGN, IST, TOW) * (Direct Market cover available at CGN)
X-men Claremont / Lee Omnibus Volume 2 (CGN, IST, TOW) * (Direct Market cover sold out)
Marvel Zomnibus * (IST, TOW, Amazon, B&N)
Fantastic Four Omnibus Volume 3 (Amazon, B&N) * (Direct Market cover sold out)
[U][B]Instock everywhere (includes Amazon - Barnes & Noble)[/B][/U]
Dark Tower Omnibus
X-Statix Omnibus
Ultimate Avengers Omnibus
Ulitmate Spider-man Omnibus Volume 1 * (Direct Market cover sold out)
Avengers: The Crossing * (Direct Market sold out)
The Stand Omnibus
New Avengers Omnibus Volume 1 * (Direct Market cover sold out)
X-Force Omnibus Volume 1 * (Direct Market cover available at CGN)
New Warriors Omnibus Volume 1 * (Direct Market cover available at CGN, IST)
Marvel Now Omnibus
Thor Omnibus Volume 2 * (Direct Market cover sold out)
Iron Man by Kurt Busiek & Sean Chen Omnibus
Fantastic Four Omnibus Volume 1 (3rd Printing)
West Coast Avengers Omnibus Volume 2 * (Direct Market cover sold out)
Fantastic Four Omnibus Volume 2 (2nd Printing)
Fantastic Four John Byrne Omnibus Volume 2 * (Direct Market cover available at CGN)
Deadpool Omnibus by Joe Kelly * (Direct Market cover sold out)
Golden Age of Captain America Omnibus * (Direct Market cover sold out)
Muppets Omnibus * (Direct Market cover available at IST, TOW, CGN)
Spider-Man by Roger Stern * (Direct Market cover available at CGN)
Wolverine & The X-Men Omnibus
Punisher Omnibus by Jason Aaron
Oz Omnibus
Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Omnibus
Howard The Duck Omnibus (2nd Printing)
Deadpool & Cable Omnibus
Alias Omnibus (2nd Printing)
Fantastic Four by Hickman Volume 2
Marvel 75th Anniversary Omnibus
Captain America: The Trial of Captain America Omnibus
Young Avengers Omnibus * (Direct Market cover sold out)
Star Wars Omnibus Volume 1 * (Direct Market cover available at CGN, IST, TOW)
Uncanny Avengers Omnibus * (Direct Market cover available at CGN, IST, TOW)
Fantastic Four by Fraction Omnibus
Avengers Omnibus Volume 2 * (Direct Market cover sold out)
Captain America: Return of the Winter Soldier Omnibus
Star Wars Omnibus Volume 2 * (Direct Market cover available at CGN, IST, TOW)
Annihilation Conquest Omnibus
Marvel Firsts: The 1990s Omnibus
Ultimate Marvel Omnibus Volume 1
X-Men/Avengers: Onslaught Omnibus
Star Wars Omnibus Volume 3 * (Direct Market cover available at CGN, IST, TOW)
SHIELD Complete Collection Omnibus * (Direct Market cover available at CGN, IST, TOW)
Werewolf By Night Omnibus * (Direct Market cover available at CGN, IST, TOW)
[B][U]Store listing and guide (by Krisis)[/U][/B] (Updated a few things)
[B][U]Amazon (including .ca, .uk, etc)[/U][/B]
Discounts: 5-48%, but also charges tax in some states
Pre-Orders: Yes; you are charged the lowest price prior to release and billed upon shipment.
US Shipping: Free from $25 up, or free 2-day with Prime subscription.
Int'l Shipping: Yes, but there are also Int'l Amazon sites. Often is the cheapest option due to discounts and shipping cost. AU/NZ may order from US or UK.
Packaging: Occasional poor packaging leads to damaged books, especially on larger volumes - but it differs by shipping center.
Returns: Within US pays return cost for damaged books.
[U][B]Barnes & Noble (AKA BN or B&N)[/B][/U]
Discounts: Generally 5-45%, and will price-match Amazon. Issues regular coupon codes to subscribers.
Pre-Orders: Yes; credit cards are briefly pre-charged to confirm funds and then fully charged when books are shipped.
US Shipping: Free $25 and up
Int'l Shipping: Per item charges
Packaging: Generally considered the least reliable by the board.
Returns: [Anyone? Do they pay for return label]
[B][U]Book Depository (.com and .uk) aka BD[/U][/B]
Discounts: Discounts vary, but are generally <20%.
Pre-Orders: Yes; fixed at 15% off. You are charged when order is placed.
US Shipping: Free
Int'l Shipping: Yes, free!
Packaging: Generally reliable, but can be problematic for larger/heavier books.
Returns: Will return/refund for legitimate issues
[B][U]CheapGraphicNovels.com (aka CGN)[/U][/B]
Discounts: 45% on new Marvel/DC books, less for other publishers. 50% off on many week-of-release titles. $7 flat rate shipping.
Pre-Orders: No, but you can set a reminder to be informed when a book arrives in stock
US Shipping: $7 flat rate, no exceptions.
Int'l Shipping: Priced per box, check site for current rates.
Packaging: They describe it as "bomb-proof" - generally reported consistent on the board. Some reported errors.
Returns: You pay shipping
[B][U]Dcbservice.com (aka DCBS)[/U][/B]
Discounts: >30%, but 50% off weak of release
Pre-Orders: Yes, billed at time of pre-order
US Shipping: $7 flat rate
Int'l Shipping: Asks users to inquire prior to ordering
Packaging: [Anyone?]
Returns: [Anyone?]
[U][B]Instocktrades (aka IST)[/B][/U]
Discounts: 30-42%, generally 40% for major publishers
Pre-Orders: No, but you can wishlist upcoming books.
US Shipping: Free from $50
Int'l Shipping: [B]In Stock Trades now does international shipping based on weight.[/B]
Packaging: Best packaging out there for books!!!!
Returns: Accepted for damaged books
[U][B]Mile High Comics (aka MHC)[/B][/U]
Discounts: Codeword sales vary widely up tp 60%, but do not always apply to TPBs/HC; you must subscribe to their newsletter to receive codes.
Pre-Orders: No
US Shipping: Free higher than $30, but surcharge for HCs and oversized books
Int'l Shipping: Free higher than $60, but surcharge for HCs and oversized books
Packaging: Consistent packaging (some reported errors)
Returns: Can be unresponsive to customer service issues, but do offer replacements
[B][U]Tales of Wonder (aka TOW) * Now owned by DCBS / InstockTrades.com[/U][/B]
Discounts: Generally close to 30%. Offers sales on categories of books (i.e., Masterworks, Avengers, Marvel TPBs)
Pre-Orders: Yes - you are charged at the time of pre-order and the entire order ships when the LAST book is released
US Shipping: Flat rate plus per-item free, but free over $99
Int'l Shipping: Yes, in various Flat Rate envelopes/boxes
Packaging: Best packaging out there for books.
Returns: Will issue a return label and a refund or replacement for damaged items
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Very happy to see this thread back up again. I'd vote for a Collected Editions forum as well.
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I would also like a collected Editions forum as that's 90% of my reading right now
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Gahhh, I can't handle 2 Marvel threads. It's like Sophie's Choice. I can't even remember where to find a profile pic.
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Phew! Don't worry, I know there was some confusion but I WAS able to get my avatar back up!
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[QUOTE=Captain Planet;3440]Phew! Don't worry, I know there was some confusion but I WAS able to get my avatar back up![/QUOTE]
Great, now the boards will be reset again
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[QUOTE=Captain Planet;3440]Phew! Don't worry, I know there was some confusion but I WAS able to get my avatar back up![/QUOTE]
Dude! No! Any Avatar but that. I updated mine after not having done so for a few years.
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Now where were we before we were so rudely interrupted earlier today?
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[QUOTE=Omnibus;2855]Here we go.....
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Oh thank goodness you are back!
I sort of like this forum as a Marvel specific collected editions.