General omnibus & hardcover discussion vol. II

[VanWinkle]

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.

52 "bad"??! 52 is incredible, and pretty much everyone loves it.

[Mr`Orange]

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.

Yeah I didn't like SiP either (but i was a lot younger when I read it) but this was very different and very riveting.

[Mr`Orange]

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 go with:

Scalped 1-5
Nailbiter
Sleeper Omnibus
Absolute Sandman 1-5

[TomSlick]

DMZ or Scalped !

Scalped.
DMZ starts off great and then really gets silly. It does, however, turn around toward the end. Scapled (so far for me) has remained strong the whole way through.

[Hellboydce]

Scalped.
DMZ starts off great and then really gets silly. It does, however, turn around toward the end. Scapled (so far for me) has remained strong the whole way through.

I think I need to give scalped a go, I had the first DMZ hc but I sold it as it bored me to be honest

[Balakin]

I think I need to give scalped a go, I had the first DMZ hc but I sold it as it bored me to be honest

it's really good, if you didn't want to pick it up based on Aaron's Marvel books, don't worry, it's completely different.

[Hellboydce]

it's really good, if you didn't want to pick it up based on Aaron's Marvel books, don't worry, it's completely different.

As of now I only have 2 books on order, due to a large backlog and an impending house move, Locke & Key Master edition 3 and fight club LE but I may put scalped in my speedyhen basket to order when moved.

Oh and just finished Ivar, Timewalker, my new favourite Valiant book

Also.... I'm thinking of re-buying Lucifer as I sold the trades (and floppies) a while ago, have DC re-released these as big, hellblazer sized trades?

[drd]

Also.... I'm thinking of re-buying Lucifer as I sold the trades (and floppies) a while ago, have DC re-released these as big, hellblazer sized trades?

Yep, Five volumes starting here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lucifer-Boo...dp/1401240267/

[sho nuff]

IST now also has the Rachel Rising omnibus back in stock.

[Captain Craig]

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?

None have yet been announced. I suspect they will do more though. Ninjak, Eternal Warrior and Dr. Mirage are all ones they can do where there are no legal issues so I expect those at some point.

[Balakin]

Question for Artist/Gallery edition (or just books of that size like the Hal Foster Tarzans) owners: what is the cheapest but most secure option to display these books?
Like I want to put them on top of my shelves so I guess some type of painting stand maybe? But with what dimensions?

Advises are, as always, greatly appreciated.

[awayne83]

I have a couple prints i stand on the top of my shelf about those size. You can use frame/art stands that you can find at arts and crafts stores. They have a wide range of sizes and durability (for the heavier stuff). I think i only paid like $4 a piece for mine.

[ER Prest]

None have yet been announced. I suspect they will do more though. Ninjak, Eternal Warrior and Dr. Mirage are all ones they can do where there are no legal issues so I expect those at some point.

I hope they finish the XO run and collect some Bloodshot too.

And yeah, with the legal issues, I doubt we'll see the Acclaim side ever reprinted

[Balakin]

I have a couple prints i stand on the top of my shelf about those size. You can use frame/art stands that you can find at arts and crafts stores. They have a wide range of sizes and durability (for the heavier stuff). I think i only paid like $4 a piece for mine.

thanks. I will have to look for stands next time I'm going to town, I've only seen them with the canvases but I wasn't specifically looking for them at that time.

[LordJulius]

Yup. I use an easel as well: