What’s your preferred format to read?

[Citizen Kane]

Absolute, Omnibus, and Library editions are my go-to for reading.

[Hawkgirl_70]

I still like collecting my DC Omni’s but some are just way too thick!
I wish they would keep them around 600 pages and the price down.

Second favorite is Deluxe HC editions. Those are actually the easiest for me to read and I intend on buying all those I can.

[Bryan]

I prefer (in no specific order)...

Digital
Marvel Epic Trades
DC Golden, Silver & Bronze Age Trades
Standard Trades
Standard Hardcover
DC Deluxe Hardcover
Floppies (although I seldom buy any these days)

I really dislike Omnibus books. They are just too big and bulky/heavy and I feel like they will eventually fall apart over time. I agree with Hawkgirl70 about keeping the page count down to around 600 pages, maybe then I could get excited about them.

[dishpan]

Ok so my favorite used to be deluxe editions (for everything that is not available in Absolute) but recently I tried these DC box sets where they put every individual issue in its own hardcover, and it was life changing. You guys have to try it.

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It's got all the content of an Omnibus but none of the weight or hassle.

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And gorgeous covers to boot.

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When these were first announced, I never thought I would care or appreciate it. LMK if you have any questions or anything

[Bryan]

Ok so my favorite used to be deluxe editions (for everything that is not available in Absolute) but recently I tried these DC box sets where they put every individual issue in its own hardcover, and it was life changing. You guys have to try it.

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It's got all the content of an Omnibus but none of the weight or hassle.

STL014258-1-600x775.jpg

And gorgeous covers to boot.

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When these were first announced, I never thought I would care or appreciate it. LMK if you have any questions or anything

The Dark Knight & Watchmen looks really nice!! I would love to see replica editions of the DC 80 page Giants in a box set like this!

[Chris Reager]

Trade paperbacks, preferably soft covers, for me. I have a fair few single issues as well as the odd hardcover (Ghost Rider: Damnation) but other than that it’s trades only, which I prefer.

Thickest one I have is Infinity, which is a great read.

[2nd line g]

Wanted to bump this. Still haven’t decided which route I’m going as far as format. Any other thought?

[RamblingMan]

Wanted to bump this. Still haven’t decided which route I’m going as far as format. Any other thought?

Its personal preference. Most people have multiple formats. A lot of times there may only be one physical choice. Today if you wanted Shang Chi, there is the omnibus route or nothing. There is an epic I think coming out but it will be a long while before they finish that run (if at all) in epic format. So my only recommendation is to be flexible on format. if you stick with one format, you may miss out on stuff.

[VanWinkle]

250-500 page OHCs are my favorite. Oversized art but not too unwieldy. But I really enjoy omnis for their value and their imposing stature. Trades are good, particularly the thick trades, but I don't feel any particular fondness for them like I do for the OHCs/omnis. And finally, Absolute/Library Editions are beautiful and I really like them, but I don't necessarily love reading them.