DC Hardcover Collected Editions Part 3

[JPAR]

This is a must buy for me. I wonder what they’d put in the 3rd volume.

I thought this was it?

[Foxy]

I thought this was it?

On the first book it says "first of three omnibus editions" but I thought I heard during a solicitation video (maybe Omar's) that this concluded the series. So who knows

[fillmont]

If I may add to that: and is it hardcover or softcover?

My guess is it is like the recent Sandman complete box set: softcover. As for the coloring, my guess is that they will be the new recolorings. The one bit of information that points otherwise is that these appear to be the same breakdown of issues as the earlier standard hardcover set. DC might just take what they have on hand for those.

EDIT: The Penguin Random House entry for the box set says its a trade paperback, so that seems to be confirmation on that aspect at least.

[fillmont]

On the first book it says "first of three omnibus editions" but I thought I heard during a solicitation video (maybe Omar's) that this concluded the series. So who knows

The blurb on the Penguin Random House site has this: "The second and final omnibus of Peter Gross' amazing run of The Books of Magic series!"

Many took this to mean that DC had pulled back on the 3-volume idea. However, the current solicitation says its part of a 3-volume set again. The "second and final" seems to refer to only Peter Gross's contributions, so the PRH blurb is also true. It is very strange though.

Of course, depending on the sales of Volume 2, Volume 3 could still end up cancelled. But it may very well come out. We shall see!

[theegreatone]

I'm all about that Batwoman Omnibus

[JCinOntario]

THE BOOKS OF MAGIC OMNIBUS VOL. 2
(THE SANDMAN UNIVERSE CLASSICS)
written by PETER GROSS, JOHN NEY RIEBER, BRONWYN CARLTON, AND OTHERS
art by PETER GROSS, PETER SNEJBJERG, AND OTHERS
cover by MICHAEL WM. KALUTA
ON SALE 10/19/21
$150.00 US | 1480 PAGES | FC | DC
Ages 17+
Hardcover
7 1/16" x 10 7/8"
ISBN: 978-1-77951-320-5
The son of a manipulative sorceress and a mystical falconer, Tim Hunter is destined to become the most powerful mage in the world. But as the young Londoner comes to terms with his abilities and future, he must deal with demons, wizards, and evil Tim Hunters looking to claim his power. As Tim’s life is dismantled by magic and his own missteps, he will embark on an adventure across Faerie and the realms that will change the world as we know it.
This second of three omnibuses collects the epic finale to writer John Ney Rieber’s run, as well as the full run by writer/artist Peter Gross, all from The Books of Magic #33-75, The Books of Magic Annual #1-3, The Books of Faerie #1-3, stories from Vertigo: Winter’s Edge #1-3, Hellblazer/The Books of Magic #1-2, and The Books of Faerie: Molly’s Story #1-4.
Also included a brand-new foreword by John Ney Rieber and a brand-new introduction by Peter Gross.

The blurb on the Penguin Random House site has this: "The second and final omnibus of Peter Gross' amazing run of The Books of Magic series!"

Many took this to mean that DC had pulled back on the 3-volume idea. However, the current solicitation says its part of a 3-volume set again. The "second and final" seems to refer to only Peter Gross's contributions, so the PRH blurb is also true. It is very strange though.

Of course, depending on the sales of Volume 2, Volume 3 could still end up cancelled. But it may very well come out. We shall see!

Agreed, can still be cancelled but I bolded from the solicitation blurb to show this is still planned as 3, unless the solicitation was written long ago and never updated since which I can totally see happening too.

[JPAR]

Agreed, can still be cancelled but I bolded from the solicitation blurb to show this is still planned as 3, unless the solicitation was written long ago and never updated since which I can totally see happening too.

What do you think will be collected in the third?

[fillmont]

What do you think will be collected in the third?

There are at least three minis/series that would be the bulk of a third omni: The Names of Magic, Hunter: The Age of Magic, and Books of Magick: Life During Wartime. This would amount to 45 issues. There may be other short series or one offs as well.

But if we stick with 45, that would be rough equivalent to the first volume and a bit shorter than the second.

[Captain Craig]

I'm all about that Batwoman Omnibus

It is going to be a blind buy for me. Heard fairly good things about the run.

[SJNeal]

There are at least three minis/series that would be the bulk of a third omni: The Names of Magic, Hunter: The Age of Magic, and Books of Magick: Life During Wartime. This would amount to 45 issues. There may be other short series or one offs as well.

But if we stick with 45, that would be rough equivalent to the first volume and a bit shorter than the second.

I would be most pleasantly shocked if we actually see the 3rd volume, as the franchise delivered steadily diminishing returns once the original series ended.

[newparisian]

Are books getting released early at Barnes & Noble? I just picked up Batman E1 v3 and it's not meant to be out till Tuesday.

[SJNeal]

Are books getting released early at Barnes & Noble? I just picked up Batman E1 v3 and it's not meant to be out till Tuesday.

If anything, my local B&N is usually a week behind on releasing their TPB/GN's. I suspect someone jumped the gun at your store...?

[newparisian]

If anything, my local B&N is usually a week behind on releasing their TPB/GN's. I suspect someone jumped the gun at your store...?

Bless 'em, I says!!

[DantonR]

Can anyone speak to the quality of the Y The Last Man Compendium in terms of build, paper quality, etc.

Can't seem to find any info on the internets.

[Charliemouse]

The Fables compendiums I have are well built and even after reading them the spine is intact.