DC Hardcover Collected Editions Part 3

[JAG2045]

Glad to see that it is matching and finally here after a 1+ delay.
What is the street date on release for this volume?

Yeah, I hope they also actually release Batman: The Brave and The Bold omnibus 3 in Sept after all the cancellations/push backs!

JLA Bronze Age 3 is listed for release on July 6

[Balakin]

And that box set is like 300 bucks which is absurd.

if it's $300 retail you can probably get it around 50-45% off online and if I'm not mistaken it has more than 10 volumes (the latest edition). I guess you just have to compare it to how much the individual trades would be.

Personally I'd go with the deluxes but if size is not an issue the omnibuses look really classy on the shelf (faux leather cover, not paper dust jacket, really nice).

[Johnatellodi]

Anyone else order the "Batman by John Ridley Deluxe Edition"?

I'm a sucker for other characters taking on the mantle, so I love stories like "Batman & Robin: Reborn", "Black Mirror", and even "SuperHeavy" to an extent.
I haven't been following the series super hard, I think I read the first couple of issues, before I felt like I was losing track of where it was going, with the series ending, moving to digital, etc.
But I'm really looking forward to "I am Batman" with Coipel on art, as well.

[ShooCat]

Thanks Jordan, that was very helpful.

+1.

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[HandofPrometheus]

Anyone else order the "Batman by John Ridley Deluxe Edition"?

I'm a sucker for other characters taking on the mantle, so I love stories like "Batman & Robin: Reborn", "Black Mirror", and even "SuperHeavy" to an extent.
I haven't been following the series super hard, I think I read the first couple of issues, before I felt like I was losing track of where it was going, with the series ending, moving to digital, etc.
But I'm really looking forward to "I am Batman" with Coipel on art, as well.

I was thinking about getting it.

[Johnatellodi]

I was thinking about getting it.

After reading it, I can't recommend it, unless you already loved those issues.
There were a couple glimmers of an interesting angle with Jace Fox, but this mostly felt like a children's story book, from art to writing. I don't mean to sound harsh. It flowed well enough and wasn't offensively bad, but it felt so basic and hollow.

Secondly, if this was meant to be an introduction to the character, it failed horribly. I'm fairly familiar with Batman, but had very little background in these issues and found myself confused by motivations.

[Lake Nowhere]

After reading it, I can't recommend it, unless you already loved those issues.
There were a couple glimmers of an interesting angle with Jace Fox, but this mostly felt like a children's story book, from art to writing. I don't mean to sound harsh. It flowed well enough and wasn't offensively bad, but it felt so basic and hollow.

Secondly, if this was meant to be an introduction to the character, it failed horribly. I'm fairly familiar with Batman, but had very little background in these issues and found myself confused by motivations.

I hate to say it, but I don't think John Ridley is a very good comic book writer. I know he tackles some big issues, but there's no flow, momentum, or tension. And his dialogue is often hard to read, feels very unnatural and heavy-handed.

[SJNeal]

I hate to say it, but I don't think John Ridley is a very good comic book writer. I know he tackles some big issues, but there's no flow, momentum, or tension. And his dialogue is often hard to read, feels very unnatural and heavy-handed.

Thanks for saying so, I was afraid I was the only one!

As a political progressive, I feel like I *should* love his work, but it's exactly as you say. Great ideas, not-so-great execution.

[Bad Witch]

Anyone else order the "Batman by John Ridley Deluxe Edition"?

I'm a sucker for other characters taking on the mantle, so I love stories like "Batman & Robin: Reborn", "Black Mirror", and even "SuperHeavy" to an extent.
I haven't been following the series super hard, I think I read the first couple of issues, before I felt like I was losing track of where it was going, with the series ending, moving to digital, etc.
But I'm really looking forward to "I am Batman" with Coipel on art, as well.

I saw it in my shop, it was sealed but I would get its the non glossy paper. I think it only collects the future state stuff and a a few things from detective 1027. Not enough for me to buy it.

They really should have waited and put second son and the next series in it.

[AJpyro]

I just saw a good bit of amazon news.

Come August 31 Starman is getting a compendium.

https://www.amazon.com/Starman-Compe...s%2C235&sr=8-1

[soundsci]

Looking for a good new omnibus to get lost in and am torn between Hellblazer by Ennis or Lucifer by Carey. Never read any of these runs and was curious if anyone had thoughts/recommendations

[JPAR]

Looking for a good new omnibus to get lost in and am torn between Hellblazer by Ennis or Lucifer by Carey. Never read any of these runs and was curious if anyone had thoughts/recommendations

I have them both. You can't go wrong. But for me Lucifer is the best choice.

[Hellboydce]

I have them both. You can't go wrong. But for me Lucifer is the best choice.

What he said

[newparisian]

Looking for a good new omnibus to get lost in and am torn between Hellblazer by Ennis or Lucifer by Carey. Never read any of these runs and was curious if anyone had thoughts/recommendations

Both deal with heaven and hell and everything in between. Hellblazer is a lot more visceral and grounded and shows horror from a human perspective, whereas Lucifer is a bit above that. It's more like Sandman, in that it's angels and demons doing angel and demon things. Both are fine works. I'd say read Hellblazer first. It also has more fist pump moments, if that matters.

[andersonh1]

JLA Bronze Age 3 is listed for release on July 6

My copy arrived yesterday, so I can confirm that the book does exist! It's almost 1200 pages too.