DC Hardcover Collected Editions Part 3

[Happenstance]

Trying to make an effort to get back into DC as I dropped away after New 52 not clicking with me so I thought I would get an omnibus to catch back up. I read quite a bit of the first years of these titles but have forgotten most of it so would appreciate some opinions on which to get, Snyder’s Batman omnibus vol.1 or Justice League New 52 vol.1? I expect I’ll get both eventually, just thinking which to get first. Justice League seems like the way to go to get back into the DCU and what was happening during New 52 but I’m pretty sure Batman is supposed to be the better stories.

[Brian]

I'd go with Justice League first. And my reason is a practical one; of the two omnis you've named, I think Batman is the more likely to stay in print so I'd be inclined to pick up JL first. That's not to say JL is going out of print, but if I had to choose which one was more likely to go out of print, I'd have to pick JL.

[Happenstance]

I actually didn't end up getting either and bought the Superman Tomasi & Gleason Omnibus instead. I'd forgotten about it when I was thinking about what post Flashpoint things to get and I always really liked the look of it.

[Charliemouse]

You made a wise choice as it’s easily the best of the three books.

[Happenstance]

I actually didn't end up getting either and bought the Superman Tomasi & Gleason Omnibus instead. I'd forgotten about it when I was thinking about what post Flashpoint things to get and I always really liked the look of it.

Sigh, I’m weak and ordered Jusrice League as well. Bread and water for the rest of this month I think lol.

[Timothy Hunter]

I'm not too familiar with DC's comic slate of collected editions.

Do you predict that DC might collect some older comics in accordance with their upcoming slate of TV shows and movies?

Like...

A collection of the Charlton Peacemaker Comics
Golden Age Captain Marvel for Shazam 2 and Black Adam
Golden Age Hawkman for Black Adam
Golden Age Green Lantern for HBO Max Green Lantern

Have no expectations and you'll never be disappointed.

[Brian]

I'm not too familiar with DC's comic slate of collected editions.

Do you predict that DC might collect some older comics in accordance with their upcoming slate of TV shows and movies?

Like...

A collection of the Charlton Peacemaker Comics
Golden Age Captain Marvel for Shazam 2 and Black Adam
Golden Age Hawkman for Black Adam
Golden Age Green Lantern for HBO Max Green Lantern

Have no expectations and you'll never be disappointed.

Never says never, but they're definitely not releasing any of those to tie in with Peacemaker or Black Adam. The launch for Peacemaker has passed, and thanks to the wonderful world of advanced book market listings, we already know what's planned for the Black Adam movie; new printings of the Black Reign crossover, the 52 Omni, and the Dark Age mini, as well as a new trade that seems to collect the Black Adam storyline from the 52 weekly series.

It's a harder to say for Capt Marvel and GL, but I still wouldn't rate their chances as high. In general, the only Golden Age material that DC is focusing on now are the big three (Bats, Supes, WW), and even those are slow to come out. The final GA Batman omni will probably be released by the time Shazam 2 comes out, but we don't know enough about DC's GA plans to be able to say if they'll start up a new GA line after that.

[Rincewind]

Never says never, but they're definitely not releasing any of those to tie in with Peacemaker or Black Adam. The launch for Peacemaker has passed, and thanks to the wonderful world of advanced book market listings, we already know what's planned for the Black Adam movie; new printings of the Black Reign crossover, the 52 Omni, and the Dark Age mini, as well as a new trade that seems to collect the Black Adam storyline from the 52 weekly series.

It's a harder to say for Capt Marvel and GL, but I still wouldn't rate their chances as high. In general, the only Golden Age material that DC is focusing on now are the big three (Bats, Supes, WW), and even those are slow to come out. The final GA Batman omni will probably be released by the time Shazam 2 comes out, but we don't know enough about DC's GA plans to be able to say if they'll start up a new GA line after that.

Captain Marvel has some aspects that have not aged well. The character of Steamboat was a supporting character that was a total racist stereotype. He was in the title for a few years before being removed in 1945 after complaints.

[kodave]

Has DC had any paper or binding quality issues during the pandemic like a lot of the pandemic-era Marvel Omnibuses had? Just curious if there are certain books to possibly avoid until a reprint at a more stable time.

[Brian]

The JLA/Avengers trade is coming back into print!

For the first time in decades, the acclaimed JLA/Avengers crossover will be reprinted by Hero Initiative, the charity dedicated to helping comic book creators in medical or financial need. With only 7000 copies being printed, Hero Initiative is honoring one of George Pérez’s seminal bodies of work and his long-time support of Hero.

JLA/Avengers will be available in March from participating comic book stores and will be distributed via Diamond Comic Distributors. This 288-page full color, softbound volume features the original 2003 four-issue co-publishing venture between DC and Marvel, written by Kurt Busiek with art by George Pérez. The book carries a retail price of $29.99 and is limited to 7000 copies.

https://www.dccomics.com/blog/2022/0...ers-collection

It's not the Absolute version that some people may have wanted, but it's still a great way to honour a legendary creator and support a very worthy cause.

[Raffi Ol D'Arcy]

The JLA/Avengers trade is coming back into print!



https://www.dccomics.com/blog/2022/0...ers-collection

It's not the Absolute version that some people may have wanted, but it's still a great way to honour a legendary creator and support a very worthy cause.

This is good news. I may pick it up to support the cause and give it as a present to one of my sons. I do hope they produce at least a deluxe OHC of it at some point.

[Judge Dredd]

I want to grab a copy of JLA/Avengers to support the cause already have a copy, but wish it was hardcover.. Anyone know is this only going to shops or is it only through the hero initiative website?

[SJNeal]

I want to grab a copy of JLA/Avengers to support the cause already have a copy, but wish it was hardcover.. Anyone know is this only going to shops or is it only through the hero initiative website?

The article says nothing about the website, so I'm guessing only comics shops via Diamond. There will obviously be allotments, and I wouldn't be surprised to see shops charge more than cover upon release. Good luck finding a copy at $29.99...

[Timothy Hunter]

Captain Marvel has some aspects that have not aged well. The character of Steamboat was a supporting character that was a total racist stereotype. He was in the title for a few years before being removed in 1945 after complaints.

Well. I hope that they reprint CC Beck's Captain Marvel sometime before I die of old age .

[JBatmanFan05]

Well. I hope that they reprint CC Beck's Captain Marvel sometime before I die of old age .

Yea, I really want it. A bit ago, I emailed with someone relevant at DC (won't say who) and he claimed the issues with Captain Marvel isn't any dated content. (If that's indeed true, then it suggests to me it's a restoration or demand concern (the person might have even mentioned the restoration costs))

I definitely think people emailing DC or otherwise petitioning is gonna sadly be the only way to provoke any thought or movement in the reprint/omni direction for Golden Age Captain Marvel. It seems DC's cost-benefit analysis must be rather lopsided in favor of not doing Capt Marvel reprints or an omni.