General omnibus & hardcover discussion vol. II

[Mr`Orange]

People won't quit talking about this Rachel Rising omnibus. Is it that good? Anything to compare it to? I'm oblivious to it.

I'd recommend getting the first trade on comixology to try it out it may not be your thing.

It is a black and while pencil / line art horror comic, much slower paced than most American comics so it may not be to everyones taste.

[TomSlick]

I'd recommend getting the first trade on comixology to try it out it may not be your thing.

It is a black and while pencil / line art horror comic, much slower paced than most American comics so it may not be to everyones taste.

OK, cool. I don't mind a slow burn but I did not like Moore's Strangers in Paradise although I suspect this is much different.

[ER Prest]

Terry Moore was at Baltimore Comic-Con this weekend and he had copies of the Rachel Rising HC (the regular edition) and the SC. I picked up a copy of the Echo SC, which he generously offered to sign for me. Unfortunately, the Echo HC seems to be long sold out.

It's funny, I was actually thinking of going to BCC, but the dates didn't line up and it fell on our previously planned vacation weekend. It's a great show, maybe I'll make it next year.

[ComicBookNoob]

Are DC Archives in color?

[Balakin]

Are DC Archives in color?

yes but I think at this point that line is done I don't think any new Archives came out in the last year or two.
The only DC books not in colour are the Showcase presents ones, Noir which are taller than deluxes, black and white versions and IIRC only Batman related and the Unwrapped line which are deluxe hrdcovers but only featuring the pencil art and lettering.

Which archives are you planning to pick up? Some material is getting republished as chunky trades (mentioning it in case you plan to pay cover price or above for an oop Archive)

[Canucked]

Atomic Robo has hardcovers? When did this happen? I've only ever seen the tpbs. When they Kickstarted the field guide I asked if they would ever do a hardcover Atomic Robo release and I got a "keep an eye out" sort of response but never saw anything materialize.

Wernt the HCs KS exclusive?

Yeah these are from their Kickstarter.

[Punjabi_Hitman]

I need help making a decision.

I can pick up $150 in books this Friday.

Here's my wish list only OHC's keeps my choices and spending to a minimum this way.

Scalped 1-5
DMZ 2-5
Lazarus 1-2
East of West
Deadly Class
Black Science
Walking Dead 2-6 Omnibus
Nameless
Nailbiter
Spider-Man McFarlane Omnibus
52 Omnibus
Dark Tower Omnibus
Batman Golden Age Vol 2
Star Wars Shattered Empire
Sleeper Omnibus
Green Arrow by Lemiere
Absolute Sandman 1-5
Absolute Watchmen

I can't decide

[kp404]

I need help making a decision.

I can pick up $150 in books this Friday.

Here's my wish list only OHC's keeps my choices and spending to a minimum this way.

Scalped 1-5
DMZ 2-5
Lazarus 1-2
East of West
Deadly Class
Black Science
Walking Dead 2-6 Omnibus
Nameless
Nailbiter
Spider-Man McFarlane Omnibus
52 Omnibus
Dark Tower Omnibus
Batman Golden Age Vol 2
Star Wars Shattered Empire
Sleeper Omnibus
Green Arrow by Lemiere
Absolute Sandman 1-5
Absolute Watchmen

I can't decide

Tough decision indeed. I'm a Watchmen junkie, so I would pick that first no matter what alongside Sandman (essential reading). The book I wasn't expecting to like as much but ended up loving was the 52 omnibus. It's really great stuff. Nailbiter, East of West, Scalped, and DMZ are safe picks as well. Hope this helps but you have too many really great choices here

[OldManBrian]

I need help making a decision.

I can pick up $150 in books this Friday.

Here's my wish list only OHC's keeps my choices and spending to a minimum this way.

Scalped 1-5
DMZ 2-5
Lazarus 1-2
East of West
Deadly Class
Black Science
Walking Dead 2-6 Omnibus
Nameless
Nailbiter
Spider-Man McFarlane Omnibus
52 Omnibus
Dark Tower Omnibus
Batman Golden Age Vol 2
Star Wars Shattered Empire
Sleeper Omnibus
Green Arrow by Lemiere
Absolute Sandman 1-5
Absolute Watchmen

I can't decide

I'd love to say Sandman, but you're not getting five absolutes for $150 so I'm tossing it out. I'd go with a good combination of the Vertigo and Image books for a nice variety, quantity, and quality. Try the first volumes of all, then decide which you like and want to continue with. Personally, I'd remove Nameless from this list, I read it in single issues and thought it was complete ****, the worst of Morrison in my opinion.

[Brewman]

I need help making a decision.

I can pick up $150 in books this Friday.

Here's my wish list only OHC's keeps my choices and spending to a minimum this way.

Scalped 1-5
DMZ 2-5
Lazarus 1-2
East of West
Deadly Class
Black Science
Walking Dead 2-6 Omnibus
Nameless
Nailbiter
Spider-Man McFarlane Omnibus
52 Omnibus
Dark Tower Omnibus
Batman Golden Age Vol 2
Star Wars Shattered Empire
Sleeper Omnibus
Green Arrow by Lemiere
Absolute Sandman 1-5
Absolute Watchmen

I can't decide

The Dark Tower is a beautiful book set. If you are a fan of the novels I would go with that one. I found East of West highly entertaining as well.

[wwise03]

I need help making a decision.

I can pick up $150 in books this Friday.

Here's my wish list only OHC's keeps my choices and spending to a minimum this way.

Scalped 1-5
DMZ 2-5
Lazarus 1-2
East of West
Deadly Class
Black Science
Walking Dead 2-6 Omnibus
Nameless
Nailbiter
Spider-Man McFarlane Omnibus
52 Omnibus
Dark Tower Omnibus
Batman Golden Age Vol 2
Star Wars Shattered Empire
Sleeper Omnibus
Green Arrow by Lemiere
Absolute Sandman 1-5
Absolute Watchmen

I can't decide

Of that list, I would remove Green Arrow (it's pretty good, but places in comparison to other books on the list), Star Wars: Shattered Empire (it's not good), Batman: The Golden Age (I found the stories almost unreadable), Spider-Man Omnibus, Dark Tower, 52, and Nameless (it's bad).

I assume you read the first volume of DMZ as you only want volumes 2-5. You can decide if you want to keep reading it or not based on that.

I would go Lazarus 1-2, East of West, Absolute Watchmen, and the first Absolute Sandman. That might be a little over $150 on instock though.

[Balakin]

I need help making a decision.

I can pick up $150 in books this Friday.

Here's my wish list only OHC's keeps my choices and spending to a minimum this way.

Scalped 1-5
DMZ 2-5
Lazarus 1-2
East of West
Deadly Class
Black Science
Walking Dead 2-6 Omnibus
Nameless
Nailbiter
Spider-Man McFarlane Omnibus
52 Omnibus
Dark Tower Omnibus
Batman Golden Age Vol 2
Star Wars Shattered Empire
Sleeper Omnibus
Green Arrow by Lemiere
Absolute Sandman 1-5
Absolute Watchmen

I can't decide

Absolute Watchmen would be a no brainer since you know, it's Watchmen but you can get it in deluxe as well if you are not too fussy. And you can throw in maybe the Sleeper omnibus since it's frekkin' amazing.
Also bloody good reads are Scalped, like really damn strong and Sandman too but as others said you won't get all five for $150.
52 is a great superhero story but not sure about the build quality and it' really big and has the black cardboad cover. Sleeper has that too but the binding is great and it's half the size.
My vote for go for Watchmen, Sleeper and Scalped because you get a complete story with all 3 (I think all 5 Scalped deluxes could fit in your budget) and all 3 are damn good!
Black Science, East of West, Lazarus and Deadly class are great as well but they are not finished yet and who knows when will be (that's not a bad thing though but personally I like to go for complete series).
I liked Nameless, I think as a horror it's effective but have to reread it. But I'm a Morrison apologist. Wouldn't get that though instead of any of the above listed books.

[seusilva]

I need help making a decision.

I can pick up $150 in books this Friday.

Here's my wish list only OHC's keeps my choices and spending to a minimum this way.

Scalped 1-5
DMZ 2-5
Lazarus 1-2
East of West
Deadly Class
Black Science
Walking Dead 2-6 Omnibus
Nameless
Nailbiter
Spider-Man McFarlane Omnibus
52 Omnibus
Dark Tower Omnibus
Batman Golden Age Vol 2
Star Wars Shattered Empire
Sleeper Omnibus
Green Arrow by Lemiere
Absolute Sandman 1-5
Absolute Watchmen

I can't decide

Well, I would pick up the Sleeper Omnibus (amazing, really amazing noir super heroes), East of West (there's already enough material to Volume 2 i guess), one of the Absolute Sandman and one or two volumes from Lazarus.
Nailbiter is a cool comic, but in my opinion it's not a story to reread much, its has more impact reading it the first time, i wouldn't buy it in HC...

[ER Prest]

So are there only 3 omnibus collections(or just collections in general really) of the classic/original Valiant comics? Anyone know if more are planned?

[borntohula]

DMZ or Scalped !