General omnibus & hardcover discussion vol. II

The previous general omnibus and hardcover discussion thread never really had a beginning, so alas here is a new beginning...

The purpose of this thread is to talk about hardcover collected editions from all independent publishers. Post about your latest purchases, upcoming releases, your collection, questions on what to buy and what not to buy.

If you wan to talk DC or Marvel collected hardcover editions please take a look at:
DC: [url]http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?585-DC-Hardcover-Collected-Editions-Part-3[/url]
Marvel: [url]http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?164-Marvel-Collected-Editions[/url]

[COLOR="#008000"][SIZE=4][U][B]Upcoming releases[/B][/U][/SIZE][/COLOR]
With so many titles coming out every week and release dates changing all the time it's almost impossible to keep this page up to date. So check this link to see what hardcovers are out this week. Once there you can click on next week and the week after etc. [url]https://pulllist.comixology.com/thisweek/?f=HARD+COVER[/url]

[COLOR="#008000"][SIZE=4][U][B]What oversized hardcovers have been published?[/B][/U][/SIZE][/COLOR]
Massive thanks to Kalitarix for putting this list together.

[INDENT]
[B][URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=18622&viewfull=1#post18622"]AVATAR OHCs[/URL][/B]
[B][URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=18609&viewfull=1#post18609"]BOOM! STUDIOS OHCs[/URL][/B]
[B]Dark Horse Big OHCs[/B] [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=18570&viewfull=1#post18570"]part 1[/URL] [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=479025&viewfull=1#post479025"]part 2[/URL]
[B][URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=18573&viewfull=1#post18573"]DARK HORSE SMALL OHCs[/URL][/B]
[B][URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=18599&viewfull=1#post18599"]DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT OHCs[/URL][/B]
[B][URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=29874&viewfull=1#post29874"]HUMANOIDS OHCs[/URL][/B]
[B][URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=18582&viewfull=1#post18582"]IDW PUBLISHING BIG OHCs[/URL][/B]
[B]IDW PUBLISHING SMALL OHCs[/B] [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=18586&viewfull=1#post18586"]part 1[/URL] [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=18588&viewfull=1#post18588"]part 2[/URL]
[B][URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=18548&viewfull=1#post18548"]IMAGE COMICS BIG OHCs [/URL][/B]
[B]IMAGE COMICS SMALL OHCs[/B] [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=18563&viewfull=1#post18563"]part 1[/URL] [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=18566&viewfull=1#post18566"]part 2[/URL]
[B][URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=18603&viewfull=1#post18603"]ONI PRESS OHCs[/URL][/B]
[B][URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=18622&viewfull=1#post18622"]TOP SHELF OHCs[/URL][/B]
[B][URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=18622&viewfull=1#post18622"]VALIANT OHCs[/URL][/B][/INDENT]

[COLOR="#008000"][SIZE=4][U][B]PICS & VIDS[/B][/U][/SIZE][/COLOR]
Want to see some pics of books already published? Let the following links guide you directly to the right place within this thread.
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[U]Archaia[/U]
Grand Duke [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30121&viewfull=1#post30121"]here[/URL]
Sharaz-De [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30153&viewfull=1#post30153"]here[/URL]
Siegfried vol. 2 [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30285&viewfull=1#post30285"]here[/URL]

[U]Dark Horse[/U]
Best of Milligan & McCarthy [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30292&viewfull=1#post30292"]here[/URL]
Big Damn Sin City [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=247214&viewfull=1#post247214"]here[/URL]
Blacksad: Amarillo [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=593009&viewfull=1#post593009"]here[/URL]
BPRD vol. 1 [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=65352&viewfull=1#post65352"]here[/URL]
Colossal Conan [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=21826&viewfull=1#post21826"]here[/URL] & [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=26151&viewfull=1#post26151"]here[/URL] & [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30352&viewfull=1#post30352"]here[/URL]
EC Archives - Tales From The Crypt vol. 4 [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30399&viewfull=1#post30399"]here[/URL]
Fear Agent Library Edition vol. 1 [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30106&viewfull=1#post30106"]here[/URL] & [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30127&viewfull=1#post30127"]here[/URL]
Fear Agent Library Edition vol. 2 [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30615&viewfull=1#post30615"]here[/URL]
Fifth Beatle (slipcase edition) [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30373&viewfull=1#post30373"]here[/URL]
Hellboy The First 20 Years [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30601&viewfull=1#post30601"]here[/URL]
Mass Effect [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30195&viewfull=1#post30195"]here[/URL]
Mesmo Delivery [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=29020&viewfull=1#post29020"]here[/URL]
Pictures That Tick vol. 2 Ltd. Edition [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=346581&viewfull=1#post346581"]here[/URL]
Sin City Library Edition vol. 1 box-set [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30019&viewfull=1#post30019"]here[/URL]
Sky: The Art Of Final Fantasy [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30095&viewfull=1#post30095"]here[/URL]
Smoke & Ashes (slipcase edition) [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30306&viewfull=1#post30306"]here[/URL]
True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=57244&viewfull=1#post57244"]here[/URL]
Veil [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=994616&viewfull=1#post994616"]here[/URL][/indent]

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[U]Drawn & Quarterly[/U]
Big Questions [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30239&viewfull=1#post30239"]here[/URL]
Bumperhead [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=543876&viewfull=1#post543876"]here[/URL]
The Making Of [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30062&viewfull=1#post30062"]here[/URL]
Moomin: The Deluxe Anniversary Edition [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=529025&viewfull=1#post529025"]here[/URL] and a few posts below that
Rage of Poseidon [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30341&viewfull=1#post30341"]here[/URL]

[U]Fantagraphics[/U]
Carl Barks' Donald Duck: Lost In The Andes & Uncle Scrooge: Only A Poor Old Man [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30055&viewfull=1#post30055"]here[/URL]
Canon [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=51772&viewfull=1#post51772"]here[/URL]
EC Comics Library: Came The Dawn [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30648&viewfull=1#post30648"]here[/URL]
EC Comics Library: Child Of Tomorrow [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30652&viewfull=1#post30652"]here[/URL]
EC Comics Library: 'T Ain't The Meat...It's The Humanity! [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30657&viewfull=1#post30657"]here[/URL]
The Frank Book [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=51653&viewfull=1#post51653"]here[/URL]
Popeye [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30271&viewfull=1#post30271"]here[/URL]

[U]First Second[/U]
Battling Boy [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30473&viewfull=1#post30473"]here[/URL]
Boxers & Saints (slipcase edition) [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30531&viewfull=1#post30531"]here[/URL]

[U]Humanoids[/U]
Bramble [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=529384&viewfull=1#post529384"]here[/URL]
Cape Horn [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=132837&viewfull=1#post132837"]here[/URL]
Celestial Bibendum [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30250&viewfull=1#post30250"]here[/URL]
Final Incal deluxe [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=296053&viewfull=1#post296053"]here[/URL]
Final Incal coffee table (non-Ultra deluxe) [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=322108&viewfull=1#post322108"]here[/URL]
Legend of the Scarlet Blades [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30342&viewfull=1#post30342"]here[/URL] & [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=368123&viewfull=1#post368123"]here[/URL]
Metabarons Genesis: Castaka [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30606&viewfull=1#post30606"]here[/URL]
Metal Hurlant vol. 2 [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=45275&viewfull=1#post45275"]here[/URL]
Milan K. [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30562&viewfull=1#post30562"]here[/URL]
Muse [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30254&viewfull=1#post30254"]here[/URL]
Nikopol Trilogy [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30069&viewfull=1#post30069"]here[/URL]
Son of the Gun [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=726870&viewfull=1#post726870"]here[/URL]
Swords of Glass [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=1121638&viewfull=1#post1121638"]here[/URL]
Technopriests (slipcase edition) [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30278&viewfull=1#post30278"]here[/URL]
Technopriests [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30317&viewfull=1#post30317"]here[/URL]

[U]IDW[/U]
Best of EC Artist's Edition [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30230&viewfull=1#post30230"]here[/URL]
Groo Artrist's Edition [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=174853&viewfull=1#post174853"]here[/URL]
Jack Davis EC Artist's Edition [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30191&viewfull=1#post30191"]here[/URL]
Jack Kirby New Gods Artist's Edition [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=104563&viewfull=1#post104563"]here[/URL] & [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=104579&viewfull=1#post104579"]here[/URL]
John Byrne's Fantastic Four Artist's Edition [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30227&viewfull=1#post30227"]here[/URL]
Locke & Key: Welcome To Lovecraft Special Edition [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30203&viewfull=1#post30203"]here[/URL]
Spaghetti Bros vol. 1 & 2 [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30085&viewfull=1#post30085"]here[/URL]
Star Trek Stargate Collection The Early Voyages [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30625&viewfull=1#post30625"]here[/URL]
Wally Wood EC Artist's Edition [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30047&viewfull=1#post30047"]here[/URL]
Watchmen Artifact Ed. [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=479779&viewfull=1#post479779"]here[/URL]
Will Eisner's The Spirit Artist's Edition [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30181&viewfull=1#post30181"]here[/URL]
Xenozoic Tales Artist's Edition [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30258&viewfull=1#post30258"]here[/URL][/indent]

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[U]Image[/U]
Art of Millarworld [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=43097&viewfull=1#post43097"]here[/URL]
Casanova vol. 1: Luxuria HC [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=783208&viewfull=1#post783208"]here[/URL]
Chew Smorgasbord Edition vol. 1 [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30367&viewfull=1#post30367"]here[/URL] & [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30514&viewfull=1#post30514"]here[/URL]
Crawl Space Omnibus [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=168316&viewfull=1#post168316"]here[/URL]
Fatale Deluxe edition [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30589&viewfull=1#post30589"]here[/URL]
Glory [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=999995&viewfull=1#post999995"]here[/URL]
Revival Deluxe Edition [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30453&viewfull=1#post30453"]here[/URL]
Walking Dead Omnibus vol. 1 [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30514&viewfull=1#post30514"]here[/URL]

[U]Magnetic Press[/U]
Doomboy [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=590311&viewfull=1#post590311"]here[/URL]
Naja [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=426460&viewfull=1#post426460"]here[/URL] & [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=410205&viewfull=1#post410205"]here[/URL]
Zaya [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=426472&viewfull=1#post426472"]here[/URL]

[U]Oni Press[/U]
The Sixth Gun OHC [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30383&viewfull=1#post30383"]here[/URL] & [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30420&viewfull=1#post30420"]here[/URL] & Gunslinger Edition [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=818223&viewfull=1#post818223"]here[/URL]

[U]SelfMadeHero[/U]
Nao of Brown [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30088&viewfull=1#post30088"]here[/URL]
The Park [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30334&viewfull=1#post30334"]here[/URL]

[U]Titan[/U]
Alien - The Illustrated Story (Original Art Edition) [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30084&viewfull=1#post30084"]here[/URL]
Death Sentence [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=233467&viewfull=1#post233467"]here[/URL]
Everybody Loves Tank Girl [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=181875&viewfull=1#post181875"]here[/URL]
First Kingdom vol. 1 [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30328&viewfull=1#post30328"]here[/URL]
Hole Of Tank Girl [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30075&viewfull=1#post30075"]here[/URL] & [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30141&viewfull=1#post30141"]here[/URL]
Johnny Red [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30566&viewfull=1#post30566"]here[/URL]
Snow Piercer vol. 1 [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30481&viewfull=1#post30481"]here[/URL]
Void [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=481056&viewfull=1#post481056"]here[/URL]

[U]TopShelf/Knockabout[/U]
From Hell [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30119&viewfull=1#post30119"]here[/URL]
The League of Extraordianry Gentlemen vol. 3 - Century [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=338444&viewfull=1#post338444"]here[/URL]

[U]Valiant[/U]
Harbinger vol. 1 deluxe [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30469&viewfull=1#post30469"]here[/URL]
Harbinger Wars deluxe [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=338430&viewfull=1#post338430"]here[/URL]
X-O Manowar deluxe [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30541&viewfull=1#post30541"]here[/URL]

[U]Other publishers[/U]
Bad Karma vol. 1 [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=43363&viewfull=1#post43363"]here[/URL]
Blueberry Moebius collection [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=58681&viewfull=1#post58681"]here[/URL]
By Chance or Providence [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=47215&viewfull=1#post47215"]here[/URL] & [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=181853&viewfull=1#post181853"]here[/URL]
Dilbert (slipcase edition) [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30427&viewfull=1#post30427"]here[/URL]
Echo: The Complete Edition [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=614962&viewfull=1#post614962"]here[/URL]
Escapo [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=243989&viewfull=1#post243989"]here[/URL]
Grimm Fairytales Omnibus [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30216&viewfull=1#post30216"]here[/URL]
History of Beano [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30242&viewfull=1#post30242"]here[/URL]
Little Nemo (Taschen) [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=815807&viewfull=1#post815807"]here[/URL]
Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Winds [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30109&viewfull=1#post30109"]here[/URL] & [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=156137&viewfull=1#post156137"]here[/URL]
Nemesis The Warlock [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30296&viewfull=1#post30296"]here[/URL]
Peter Pan (Loisel) [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30210&viewfull=1#post30210"]here[/URL] & [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30213&viewfull=1#post30213"]here[/URL]
Pompeii [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30312&viewfull=1#post30312"]here[/URL]
Radioactive Man [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30067&viewfull=1#post30067"]here[/URL]
RASL [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30288&viewfull=1#post30288"]here[/URL]
Shadow: Year 1 omnibus [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=988144&viewfull=1#post988144"]here[/URL]
Smurfs Anthology [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30235&viewfull=1#post30235"]here[/URL]
Strangers In Paradise [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30247&viewfull=1#post30247"]here[/URL] & [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?239-General-omnibus-amp-hardcover-discussion-vol-II&p=30435&viewfull=1#post30435"]here[/URL][/INDENT]

[B]How do I open a new book that has sewn binding?[/B]

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I'm glad you've brought this thread back, Martin. The last one was a great resource for readers looking to try Euro comics, manga, and pretty much anything outside the norm in the N American market. I hope the same community will come back, and this thread is as active the last.

Well, I'll throw in!

I just finished reading "Everybody Loves Tank Girl," by Alan Martin and Jim Mahfood.

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At first, I was disappointed because it's not one long story, it's a series of sometimes very short (as short as one page) stories. But there is one story that runs through all three issues that are collected here, and as I got into the book more, I was laughing my way through the rest of it. Also, I'm a big fan of Jim Mahfood's art, and he's a little more focused here than he sometimes is. Since it's not really his character, I was okay with that, and thought he did a great job.

[QUOTE=FanboyStranger;1378]I'm glad you've brought this thread back, Martin. The last one was a great resource for readers looking to try Euro comics, manga, and pretty much anything outside the norm in the N American market. I hope the same community will come back, and this thread is as active the last.[/QUOTE]

I really hope so too. I was debating whether to revive this thread here or in the independent forums, but alas it's here now, but if the mods want to move it they're free to. I'm sure all the usual suspects will be back because all that posted here were great peeps and enjoyed sharing comics knowledge.

So everything's gone? Because some idiots who ruined it for everyone else? Unbelievable!

Anyway, thanks Martin for reviving the thread.

Got Foligatto today. Beautiful book. Didn't think it was that big. But I'm actually even more excited about the next Barks Library Edition that Amazon just shipped. Should be here on Friday.

we need to somehow get kalitariks amazing post of all the oversized hardcovers somewhere near the front page on this thread.

edit: this is weeks, did a name change. can't seem to get stuff changed in my profile yet.

[QUOTE=clayholio;1457]Well, I'll throw in!

I just finished reading "Everybody Loves Tank Girl," by Alan Martin and Jim Mahfood.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]49[/ATTACH]

At first, I was disappointed because it's not one long story, it's a series of sometimes very short (as short as one page) stories. But there is one story that runs through all three issues that are collected here, and as I got into the book more, I was laughing my way through the rest of it. Also, I'm a big fan of Jim Mahfood's art, and he's a little more focused here than he sometimes is. Since it's not really his character, I was okay with that, and thought he did a great job.[/QUOTE]

I have the big slipcase Tank Girl hardcover, but haven't cracked it open yet. With all the cutting back on spending I've done, I will still probably never catch up to the material I have and the material I continue to buy annually.

IST order is in! I've heard really great things about Blacksad, absolutely can't wait to dig in.

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/bQ3bf3X.jpg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=cheska;3447]IST order is in! I've heard really great things about Blacksad, absolutely can't wait to dig in.[/QUOTE]

blacksad is fantastic! i'm really looking forward to the newest volume to be released by dark horse.

metabarons is next up on my read pile. working through the new uncanny x-men vol 2 omnibus now.

[QUOTE=MartinNL;1471]I really hope so too. I was debating whether to revive this thread here or in the independent forums, but alas it's here now, but if the mods want to move it they're free to. I'm sure all the usual suspects will be back because all that posted here were great peeps and enjoyed sharing comics knowledge.[/QUOTE]

You'd prolly get more traffic that way actually. It took me a few months of posting in the Marvel one exclusively plus lurking forever before joining to even find the old discussion.

I've been holding out for the 12-issue Daredevil HCs. I wish Marvel would do more of those.

Sorry if this is slightly off-topic, but seeing MartinNL's "How to Open a New Book" image reminded me of 2 things I've been wondering about...
[LIST=1][*][B]Keeping Your Books Shrink-Wrapped?[/B] - I understand why some people are inclined to keep books shrink-wrapped (either protection over time, or "proof-as-new" on auction sites), but I've always been under the impression the the plastic used in the wrap contains the same bad acids as cheap comic bags (the same applies to keeping comics poly-bagged). Therefore, isn't keeping a book in its shrink-wrap bad for the book?[*][B]Dust-Jacket Protection[/B] - My local antiquarian book shop just turned me on to mylar dust jacket protectors (for Google's sake, search for [B]brodart just-a-fold[/B] as an example). They use it for "regular books," but it seems an ideal and fairly economical way to provide better long-term protection for dust jackets of graphic novels as well (and maybe better resale). Does anybody have experience with this... or other recommendations for hard cover storage?[*][/LIST]

The shrinkwrap may be bad long term, but it would be REALLY long term, and could take a decade or longer to cause any damage.

I'm not sure exactly what the Mylar dust jacket is, but I know all the used trades I buy that came from libraries have some sort of adhesive backed clear plastic cover on them. It's not removable. It does make the softcover trades way more durable. I don't mind it, but a collector might have a problem with it, so I doubt it helps resale. But it will keep your trades from looking tattered after a few reads if you plan on keeping them, or even if you plan on selling them, as long as you're not looking for the crazy out of print collectors prices some trades go for.

Man. This new board and thread... Wild ****

Today I picked up:

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I've been eagerly awaiting this book for months. I absolutely love Jae Lee's art. It's a shame that the binding is your typical DC mousetrap binding. Normally I'm not that picky on binding, but Lee's artwork deserves a proper binding so you can see everything. I really wish this were in OHC format. I have no idea what the story is about, but the art is just gorgeous. Can't wait to dig into it.

[URL=http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/pud333/media/9A18ACAF-BF83-410C-94FD-ED5A7B9C386B_zpsbxsaekyw.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m616/pud333/9A18ACAF-BF83-410C-94FD-ED5A7B9C386B_zpsbxsaekyw.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

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That Jae Lee art is very cool. I met him once, in 1991 or so, the only convention I ever attended. Got his autograph on a Namor comic.

[QUOTE=pud333;6607]I've been eagerly awaiting this book for months. I absolutely love Jae Lee's art. It's a shame that the binding is your typical DC mousetrap binding. Normally I'm not that picky on binding, but Lee's artwork deserves a proper binding so you can see everything. I really wish this were in OHC format. I have no idea what the story is about, but the art is just gorgeous. Can't wait to dig into it.[/QUOTE]

jae lee's art on this title has been one of the best things at DC in a long time. i've been picking it up in single issues and can't wait for each issue he is on. i especially loved his work on the annual with mongul. just awesome stuff. unfortunately, the arc that had brett booth on art was DREADFUL. unless you are a fan of brett booth, enjoy a horizontal format, or have an OCD for collected edition numbering, i'd say avoid volume 2 like the plague. i was nearly done with the series entirely with my disappointment over those issues, but when the next jae lee issue came out, i couldn't help myself.

Over the past couple of years, I had been buying strictly from online sources, like Chapters or Amazon, because the books were so much cheaper, and maybe only buying from my LCS once a month. Sometimes books were so much cheaper that I could get an extra HC for what I saved from buying online than from the LCS. However, I've been going to my local shops more and more and I've started buying more books from the stores themselves. 1) I feel better supporting the small guys. 2) It's been frustrating having to repeatedly send books back due to damage when shipped in crappy packaging (seems to be happening more and more lately). The only way I can guarantee my books aren't damaged is by going to the LCS and inspecting them myself. 3) there's nothing like the feeling of browsing through a comic shop for a while, taking in all the sights and smells, and then walking out with a couple books in a white plastic bag. I just find it so thoroughly satisfying.

[QUOTE=dupont2005;6642]That Jae Lee art is very cool. I met him once, in 1991 or so, the only convention I ever attended. Got his autograph on a Namor comic.[/QUOTE]

Very cool. I don't ever really bother with autographs, and I don't really care to meet the people that I am a fan of, but Jae Lee is someone I would dearly like to meet and have sign something.

[QUOTE=James;6644]jae lee's art on this title has been one of the best things at DC in a long time. i've been picking it up in single issues and can't wait for each issue he is on. i especially loved his work on the annual with mongul. just awesome stuff. unfortunately, the arc that had brett booth on art was DREADFUL. unless you are a fan of brett booth, enjoy a horizontal format, or have an OCD for collected edition numbering, i'd say avoid volume 2 like the plague. i was nearly done with the series entirely with my disappointment over those issues, but when the next jae lee issue came out, i couldn't help myself.[/QUOTE]

That's unfortunate. Booth is okay sometimes, but usually I find his stuff terrible. On Amazon it says Volume 2 collects issues 5-9. Did Lee do any of those issues?

[QUOTE=pud333;6695]
That's unfortunate. Booth is okay sometimes, but usually I find his stuff terrible. On Amazon it says Volume 2 collects issues 5-9. Did Lee do any of those issues?[/QUOTE]

i can double check when i get home from work, but i'm pretty sure 5-7 were by brett booth and maybe 8 by kenneth rocafort. there was a big mix-up in shipping with some of the recent issues for the storyline of 'first contact' so i wouldn't be surprised if the issues for that trade get changed.

[QUOTE=James;6755]i can double check when i get home from work, but i'm pretty sure 5-7 were by brett booth and maybe 8 by kenneth rocafort. there was a big mix-up in shipping with some of the recent issues for the storyline of 'first contact' so i wouldn't be surprised if the issues for that trade get changed.[/QUOTE]

Is that the Anita Blake guy?
Yeah, he's really bad. I had to double check the credits and make sure it wasn't a Liefeld comic.

I have no idea what happened to the site. Oh well, new thread...new books! These are the first two of about 6 more that are coming. I've never posted an image on here before so I hope this works.

[url]http://imgur.com/a/dSXfr[/url]

Came the Dawn is my first foray into the EC Comics Library b&w reprints. I've seen the previews Fantagraphics puts up and liked it enough to give it a try. Found this for $7 on ebay so if I like it enough im gonna upgrade to the slipcase and resell this one. Looking through it, I think the stories that Wally Wood pencils and inks himself look better than when he works with Harrison. And most of the stories are written by the (now unfortunately) late genius Al Feldstein which is great. Read through some of the little essays before and after the meat of the book and they are really interesting looks into the artist and the history of comics.

The Frank Book is something I've been looking to find for a decent price in hardcover for a while. Got this one for a bit under what an ebayer listed it for due to the distance looking a bit shabby. But really,if you're gonna make a book with a beautiful, purple cloth cover with an embossed title like that, why even have a dust jacket? Pretty excited to read both of these but I am currently making my way through Cerebus (and loving it).

Excellent choices!

[QUOTE=dupont2005;6805]Is that the Anita Blake guy?
Yeah, he's really bad. I had to double check the credits and make sure it wasn't a Liefeld comic.[/QUOTE]

i'm not positive about anita blake, but i find booth's art to be a very generic superhero style. all about big splash panels and pages. his art was a major part of the problem in the batman/superman issues, but the horizontal format of it for 3 issues added to that problem 10 fold.

Hey guys, was quite surprised that the threads no longer existed when I jumped on the ipad this morning. Nor my login/avatar etc lol

I'm busy recreating the DC thread [URL="http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?585-DC-Collected-Editions-Part-3"]here[/URL] so it can be preserved as apparently the old forums are disappearing completely in a week or something. Its taking a bit of editing but should be done reasonably soon.

Thanks for getting this back up MartinNL,

My EC Comics slipcase set came through yesterday, ordered from SpeedyHen and one corner of the slipcase came all mashed up. Anyone dealt with their customer service before?

[QUOTE=pud333;6695]
That's unfortunate. Booth is okay sometimes, but usually I find his stuff terrible. On Amazon it says Volume 2 collects issues 5-9. Did Lee do any of those issues?[/QUOTE]

ok, so issue 5-7 is brett booth, 8 & 9 is jae lee. the annual is jae lee, kenneth rocafort, and philip tan. 5-7 is an arc with toymaster and mongul. i bailed on that halfway through issue 6. 8 starts 'first contact' which crosses over with world's finest (which i'm not reading) and continues in 10. the annual deals with mongul and warworld, not sure if it ties in at all with previous mongul story. jae lee is on two upcoming issues, but DC has recently changed the solicits and when books are shipping, i'm not positive which ones they are.

who knows how this will all be collected. but point of everything, jae lee's art has been fantastic. brett booth not so much.

[QUOTE=James;2885]we need to somehow get kalitariks amazing post of all the oversized hardcovers somewhere near the front page on this thread.

edit: this is weeks, did a name change. can't seem to get stuff changed in my profile yet.[/QUOTE]

Hey Weeks, welcome back. And also a welcome back to the rest.

[QUOTE=pud333;6607]I've been eagerly awaiting this book for months. I absolutely love Jae Lee's art. It's a shame that the binding is your typical DC mousetrap binding. Normally I'm not that picky on binding, but Lee's artwork deserves a proper binding so you can see everything. I really wish this were in OHC format. I have no idea what the story is about, but the art is just gorgeous. Can't wait to dig into it.

[][/QUOTE]

What book is it?

[QUOTE=drd;7632]Thanks for getting this back up MartinNL,

My EC Comics slipcase set came through yesterday, ordered from SpeedyHen and one corner of the slipcase came all mashed up. Anyone dealt with their customer service before?[/QUOTE]

No matter what, write them, send a picture about the damage, they ought to send you a new copy. I never had a problem with their packaging (only a minor one, not worth to complain) but if I remember correctly from other's posts, their costumer service is good. But even if it's not, it is worth an email.

Welcome back y'all!!

[QUOTE=drd;7632]Thanks for getting this back up MartinNL,

My EC Comics slipcase set came through yesterday, ordered from SpeedyHen and one corner of the slipcase came all mashed up. Anyone dealt with their customer service before?[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Balakin;8055]No matter what, write them, send a picture about the damage, they ought to send you a new copy. I never had a problem with their packaging (only a minor one, not worth to complain) but if I remember correctly from other's posts, their costumer service is good. But even if it's not, it is worth an email.[/QUOTE]

I had to deal with them on one occasion and got a free replacement copy. I could keep the damaged book since it was too costly to return to them. First they offered a discount though, so just see what they offer and if that makes you happy or not. They're quite fast in responding to e-mails too.

[QUOTE=James;7725]ok, so issue 5-7 is brett booth, 8 & 9 is jae lee. the annual is jae lee, kenneth rocafort, and philip tan. 5-7 is an arc with toymaster and mongul. i bailed on that halfway through issue 6. 8 starts 'first contact' which crosses over with world's finest (which i'm not reading) and continues in 10. the annual deals with mongul and warworld, not sure if it ties in at all with previous mongul story. jae lee is on two upcoming issues, but DC has recently changed the solicits and when books are shipping, i'm not positive which ones they are.

who knows how this will all be collected. but point of everything, jae lee's art has been fantastic. brett booth not so much.[/QUOTE]

Thanks! Hm... I love Lee's art so much that I may still have to get v2 even if they collect it with Booth's arc and the fact that I don't read World's Finest. We'll see I guess.


[QUOTE=Mobe1969;8005]What book is it?[/QUOTE]

Superman / Batman: Cross world.

Has anybody here ordered from Book_any on Amazon.co.uk? They offer very low prices but I'm not sure how the packaging etc. Is

[QUOTE=victorxd1999;8260]Has anybody here ordered from Book_any on Amazon.co.uk? They offer very low prices but I'm not sure how the packaging etc. Is[/QUOTE]
you mean books_any? yeah I ordered the first Sandman omnibus from them. The packiging was nothing special (a box and an inflated plastic bag in it) but the book was 98% unharmed, it arrived in 2 weeks (which is the average USA-Hungary shipping time) and it was cheaper than any other options, so I was absolutely fine with the purchase.

[QUOTE=MartinNL;1224]and i'm saving this space as well...

[img]http://i.imgur.com/8Du5w.jpg[/img][/QUOTE]

I know it's just a place holder, but that is some useful information that I'll put in to practice.

[QUOTE=cheska;3447]IST order is in! I've heard really great things about Blacksad, absolutely can't wait to dig in.

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/bQ3bf3X.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

Been looking into series I might get into with FCBD coming up. Haven't heard of Blacksad, but I'll be sure to check it out now. Thanks.

[QUOTE=Comic-Book-Geek;5020]Sorry if this is slightly off-topic, but seeing MartinNL's "How to Open a New Book" image reminded me of 2 things I've been wondering about...
[LIST=1][*][B]Keeping Your Books Shrink-Wrapped?[/B] - I understand why some people are inclined to keep books shrink-wrapped (either protection over time, or "proof-as-new" on auction sites), but I've always been under the impression the the plastic used in the wrap contains the same bad acids as cheap comic bags (the same applies to keeping comics poly-bagged). Therefore, isn't keeping a book in its shrink-wrap bad for the book?[*][B]Dust-Jacket Protection[/B] - My local antiquarian book shop just turned me on to mylar dust jacket protectors (for Google's sake, search for [B]brodart just-a-fold[/B] as an example). They use it for "regular books," but it seems an ideal and fairly economical way to provide better long-term protection for dust jackets of graphic novels as well (and maybe better resale). Does anybody have experience with this... or other recommendations for hard cover storage?[*][/LIST][/QUOTE]

I've gotten a few former library books through Thriftbooks that used protectors. They work as advertised, but they had a habit of taping the dustcover to the book, which isn't a necessary step if it's for home use. Just make sure to buy protectors meant for archival use. I believe shrink wrap does contain some acid, but I'm not sure how much or how long it'll take to affect a book. If you're really into the idea of preserving the condition of your comics then make sure to take all other steps necessary to preserve them. Avoid sunlight and humidity if possible. Store in a nice cool environment. Clean your bookshelf to avoid dust build up or possible bug infestations. A quick google would get you the info you needed, but I'm not talking from experience so you can take my advice with a grain of salt.



Back on topic.

I'm hoping to possibly pick up one or two of the Hellboy Library Editions along with one or two of the BPRD Ominbus'. I'm also interested in getting a few of the Powers Definitive Hardcover volumes. Not sure what else atm. Any advice for a guy new to comics in general? I've done all my purchases from Amazon and I've avoided receiving any damaged books, but I found some sites recently that look much more appealing.

I've been wanting to get into Judge Dredd lately. There are a ton of stories collected from what I've seen. I also have heard that each story is pretty self contained / the stories aren't slaves to continuity. So my question is what are the best Dredd stories or collections in your opinion?

[QUOTE=danmar85;10663]I
I'm hoping to possibly pick up one or two of the Hellboy Library Editions along with one or two of the BPRD Ominbus'. I'm also interested in getting a few of the Powers Definitive Hardcover volumes. Not sure what else atm. Any advice for a guy new to comics in general? I've done all my purchases from Amazon and I've avoided receiving any damaged books, but I found some sites recently that look much more appealing.[/QUOTE]

You can't go wrong with the Hellboy LEs or the BPRD omnibi. They are both fantastic books. You should check out the Fear Agent Library Editions as they are some of the best books being put out right now, both in production quality and content.

I try to stay away from Amazon. The majority of my orders go through instocktrades.com