DC Hardcover Collected Editions Part 3

[Mr`Orange]

Not a single one of my books has come up for far ... so I'm hoping for a clean sweep of the top five!

As for the Knightfall omnibus, how good a book is it? I know the story has a lot of impact but Chuck Dixon was never a highly regarded writer from what i remember (of his time at Marvel).

[rynprc]

As for the Knightfall omnibus, how good a book is it? I know the story has a lot of impact but Chuck Dixon was never a highly regarded writer from what i remember (of his time at Marvel).

It's fine, but re-reading those newer TBPs recently (having only read the truncated) versions before and I found it a bit of a slog tbh. I'm sure it was different monthly but all in one go it feels longer than maybe it needs to be? Read broken up a bit then maybe it's more engaging? There's some good stuff in there though.

[Mr`Orange]

It's fine, but re-reading those newer TBPs recently (having only read the truncated) versions before and I found it a bit of a slog tbh. I'm sure it was different monthly but all in one go it feels longer than maybe it needs to be? Read broken up a bit then maybe it's more engaging? There's some good stuff in there though.

Hmm . . . will have to consider this one. I wouldn't mind a No Mans Land omnibus as I have the abridged trades that came out years ago but would like to read the full version.

[drd]

This Knightfall omnibus fish is fantastic news, I wonder if its a sign that we'll be getting more batman "event" Omnis in the same pattern they went through for the chunky trade reprints, Knightfall -> No Mans Land -> Murderer/Fugitive -> Road to No Mans Land (ins cataclysm/contagion) -> Wargames.

And to think it didn't seem that long ago we were all sat around lamenting the thought that we would never ever get a Batman omnibus of any sort.

[Enormouse]

Drumroll, or its internet equivalent, please. Here are the final five entries into our list.

4. Absolute Swamp Thing by Alan Moore volume 1 (TIE)
4. Green Arrow by Mike Grell Omnibus volume 1 (TIE)
3. Hitman Omnibus by Garth Ennis volume 1
2. The Flash by Mark Waid Omnibus volume 1
1. Swamp Thing by Alan Moore Omnibus

Some notes: I was pleasantly surprised to see that Absolute Swamp Thing and Hitman made the list, let alone in the top five. The Other three books were pretty obvious, I thought.

Edit: to fix ties.

[TomSlick]

For the record, if you did decide to vote on anything, I didn't restrict entries to a top 10. By that, I mean if you had one book you really wanted, I accepted it. It would count numerically, provided it didn't go over 10 books. I received a couple entries that only had a few books attached and I counted them accordingly. As long as it didn't BREAK any rules, I accepted it. There were users that sent me their lists in multiple messages simply because they couldn't come up with 10 immediately.

I expect I'll be back for this next year, provided the board is interested. When, and if, that time comes, I hope you'll be able to send me a list.

Thanks for doing this!

I was shocked and pleased to see it! It's a modern classic, in my opinion.

Yeah, no kidding. DC should just bring Casey back, throw out everything that's happened to Wildcats, etc. and let him just pick up from where he left off.

[TheFlow]

Yea Swamp Thing absolute/omnibus is something I would love

[FlashingSabre]

I was just thinking about which omnis I might spend stupid amounts of money on(125+) and the only ones o could think of were Mark Waid Flash and Claremont X-Men.

[Commissioner Gordon]

Not a single one of my books has come up for far ... so I'm hoping for a clean sweep of the top five!

As for the Knightfall omnibus, how good a book is it? I know the story has a lot of impact but Chuck Dixon was never a highly regarded writer from what i remember (of his time at Marvel).

It's okay. I read the newer TPBs as they came out and really liked the first volume, but found the second to be a huge chore to get through. Most of the issues in that second volume are the same thing over and over again; Jean-Paul Valley steps over the line and no one really does anything about it except complain. The third volume gets better, but it's still not as great as the first one.

[Kalitarix]

The September solicitations are here. The HCs:

ABSOLUTE INFINITE CRISIS HC
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art by PHIL JIMENEZ, GEORGE PEREZ, IVAN REIS, JERRY ORDWAY, JOE BENNETT and others
Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ
This oversized, slipcased edition collect the entire INFINITE CRISIS series along with the initial series proposal, the script and art breakdowns for issue #1, and more!
On sale DECEMBER 7 • 336 pg, FC, 8.25” x 12.5”, $99.99 US

AQUAMAN VOL. 8: OUT OF DARKNESS HC
Written by DAN ABNETT
Art by BRETT BOOTH, NORM RAPMUND, SCOT EATON and others
Cover by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND
In these tales from AQUAMAN #48-52, a lethal enemy can reach anyone through even a drop of water and is out for the kill. Dead Water seems unstoppable, and Aquaman is going to need some help from Aquawoman. This title also includes AQUAMAN: REBIRTH #1!
On sale NOVEMBER 30 • 144 pg, FC, $22.99 US

BATMAN: DETECTIVE COMICS VOL. 9: GORDON AT WAR HC
Written by PETER J. TOMASI and RAY FAWKES
Art by FERNANDO PASARIN, SCOT EATON and others
Cover by ANDREW ROBINSON
In these tales from issues #47-52, a case from Jim Gordon’s past may decide the future of Batman. And Gordon must balance the new freedom he has as a superhero with his belief in the system he helped build.
On sale NOVEMBER 30 • 200 pg, FC, $24.99 US

DC REBIRTH OMNIBUS HC
Written and illustrated by various
Cover by GARY FRANK
DC’s “Rebirth” event began with a bang in June 2016, relaunching every major DC hero from Aquaman to Wonder Woman! Now, the entire collection of REBIRTH specials are collected in a massive new hardcover! Written and illustrated by top talent including writer Geoff Johns and many others, the DC REBIRTH OMNIBUS makes a perfect starting point for new fans and a great gift for any collector.
On sale DECEMBER 7 • 544 pg, FC, $75.00 US

THE FLASH VOL. 9: FULL STOP HC
Written by ROBERT VENDITTI and VAN JENSEN
Art by JESUS MERINO, PHILIPPE BRIONNES, PAUL PELLETIER, GUS VAZQUEZ and others
Cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
In the aftermath of his recent clash with Zoom from issues #48-52, The Flash is on the run from the law! And the task force charged with arresting him is made up of the Rogues! With villains like Captain Cold, Weather Wizard, and Mirror Master nipping at his heels, the Scarlet Speedster must clear his name while a new enemy emerges: the Riddler!
On sale NOVEMBER 16 • 176 pg, FC, $24.99 US

GOODNIGHT BATCAVE HC
Written by DAVE CROATTO
Art and cover by TOM RICHMOND
A 100% UNauthorized parody of Goodnight, Moon—as only the world-(in)famous MAD Magazine can do it!
Batman may be ready for bed—but crime never sleeps! And before the Caped Crusader can turn in for the night, he’ll have to deal with villains like The Joker, Bane, Mr. Freeze, Catwoman, and the Penguin! If the Dark Knight hopes to ever catch some Zs, he’ll have to catch Gotham City’s most dangerous criminals first!
In this all-new story from The Usual Gang of Idiots at MAD Magazine, the bestselling children’s book Goodnight, Moon is parodied with the heroes and villains from the world of Batman!
On sale NOVEMBER 2 • 32 pg, 10” x 8”, FC, $14.99 US

SUPERMAN: THE GOLDEN AGE OMNIBUS VOL. 3 HC
Written by JERRY SIEGEL
Art by JOE SHUSTER, JACK BURNLEY, WAYNE BORING and others
Cover by TBD
Written and drawn by his co-creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, these early adventures find Superman helping everyday people against crooked politicians, taking on mad scientists (including Lex Luthor), and running afoul of influential socialites. Collects ACTION COMICS #48-63, SUPERMAN #16-23, and WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #6-10.
On sale DECEMBER 14 • 720 pg, FC, $75.00 US

SUPERMAN: THE COMING OF THE SUPERMEN HC
Written by NEAL ADAMS
Art and cover by NEAL ADAMS
From legendary writer/artist Neal Adams comes a threat so epic it will take more than one Man of Steel to handle it in this new 6-issue miniseries! Superman is facing his worst enemies as terror is taking hold of Apokolips. There’s also another planet that has been deemed the New Krypton which is facing some of this evil.
On sale NOVEMBER 16 • 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US

SWEET TOOTH DELUXE EDITION BOOK 3 HC
Written by JEFF LEMIRE
Art by JEFF LEMIRE and others
Cover by JEFF LEMIRE
The time has come for hybrid animal-boy Gus and Jeppard to learn the answers they’ve been searching for. But they’re not the only ones looking for the truth behind the plague. The evil man called Abbot is on a collision course with Gus and Jeppard, and now the stage is set for the final, bloody showdown, an intimate Armageddon with the fate of human and hybrid alike in the balance. This final SWEET TOOTH hardcover collects issues #26-40.
On sale NOVEMBER 23 • 352 pg, FC, 7.0625” x 10.875”, $29.99 US

WATCHMEN NOIR HC
Written by ALAN MOORE
Art and cover by DAVE GIBBONS
Now presented in stark black and white, highlighting Dave Gibbons dark, moody artwork, experience the greatest graphic novel of all time as never before!
WATCHMEN begins as a murder mystery, but soon unfolds into a planet-altering conspiracy. As the resolution comes to a head, the unlikely group of reunited heroes—Rorschach, Nite Owl, Silk Spectre, Dr. Manhattan, and Ozymandias—test the limits of their convictions and ask themselves where the true line is between good and evil. Collects the original 12-issue WATCHMEN series in black and white for the first time!
On sale NOVEMBER 23 • 416 pg, B&W, 7.5” x 11.5”, $39.99 US

[Kalitarix]

The "fat" TPBs:

BATMAN BY ED BRUBAKER VOL. 2 TP
Written by ED BRUBAKER and GEOFF JOHNS
Art by SCOTT McDANIEL, ANDY OWENS and SEAN PHILLIPS
Cover by SCOTT McDANIEL
The series collecting stories written by Ed Brubaker (plus a couple co-written by Geoff Johns) continues with stories from BATMAN #598-607! Indicted for murder, Bruce Wayne is sent to Blackgate Prison...only to escape, launching a citywide manhunt.
On sale OCTOBER 12 • 280 pg, FC, $19.99 US

CONVERGENCE TP
Written by JEFF KING, SCOTT LOBDELL and DAN JURGENS
Art by ETHAN VAN SCIVER, ANDY KUBERT and others
Cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER
This story from issues #0-8 of the weekly series ties into every DC story ever told! Kingdom Come, Red Son, Wild West Justice League, Captain Carrot and the Zoo Crew—all the worlds of the DC Universe can still be found on Telos.
On sale OCTOBER 12 • 336 pg, FC, $24.99 US

ELSEWORLDS: BATMAN VOL. 2 TP
Written by DOUG MOENCH
Art by KELLEY JONES and JOHN BEATTY
Cover by KELLEY JONES
The legendary horror known as Dracula has descended upon Gotham City—and it’s up to Batman to stop the Lord of the Undead’s assault on his city! Collects BATMAN & DRACULA: RED RAIN, BATMAN: BLOODSTORM, and BATMAN: CRIMSON MIST!
On sale OCTOBER 5 • 288 pg, FC, $24.99 US

THE FLASH BY GEOFF JOHNS VOL. 3 TP
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art by RICK BURCHETT, SCOTT KOLINS, PHIL WINSLADE, DOUG HAZLEWOOD and others
Cover by SCOTT KOLINS
In these stories from THE FLASH #189-200, the Fastest Man Alive races through Iron Heights Prison to take down a rampaging Gorilla Grodd, goes on a fantastic journey with Hawkman to take on fairy-tale horrors of the Brothers Grimm. And, in the epic storyline “Blitz,” learn the secret history of the villainous Professor Zoom!
On sale OCTOBER 26 • 312 pg, FC, $24.99 US

GREEN LANTERN: THE SILVER AGE VOL. 1 TP
Written by JOHN BROOME and GARDNER FOX
Art by GIL KANE and others
Cover by MICHAEL CHO
The tales that introduced Hal Jordan are collected in a new trade paperback featuring SHOWCASE #22-24 and GREEN LANTERN #1-9. Don’t miss the debuts of Tomar-Re and Abin Sur, the Guardians of the Universe, Sinestro, and more!
On sale OCTOBER 5 • 320 pg, FC, $24.99 US

NIGHTWING VOL. 5: THE HUNT FOR ORACLE TP
Written by CHUCK DIXON
Art by SCOTT McDANIEL, KARL STORY, GREG LAND and others
Cover by GREG LAND
After surviving No Man’s Land, Dick Grayson graduates from the Blüdhaven Police Academy just in time to take down the revenge-hungry Nite-Wing. Then, Nightwing must track down a rogue hacker that has been interfering with the crime boss Blockbuster, only to discover that its Oracle. Collects NIGHTWING #35-46 and BIRDS OF PREY #21!
On sale OCTOBER 26 • 344 pg, FC, $24.99 US

STIEG LARSSON’S THE GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNET’S NEST TP
Written by DENISE MINA
Art by ANDREA MUTTI and ANTONIO FUSO
Cover by LEE BERMEJO
In this final graphic novel adaptation of Stieg Larsson’s international bestseller, Lisbeth Salander lies in critical condition, a bullet wound to her head, in the intensive care unit of a Swedish hospital. She’s fighting for her life in more ways than one: If and when she recovers, she’ll be taken back to Stockholm to stand trial for three murders. With the help of journalist Mikael Blomkvist, she will not only have to prove her innocence, but also identify and denounce those in authority who have allowed the vulnerable, like herself, to suffer abuse and violence. And, on her own, she will plot revenge—against the man who tried to kill her, and the corrupt government institutions that nearly destroyed her life.
On sale OCTOBER 19 • 272 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS

SUPERGIRL BOOK ONE TP
Written by PETER DAVID
Art by GARY FRANK, CAM SMITH, TERRY DODSON and KARL STORY
Cover by GARY FRANK and CAM SMITH
Retailers: This title is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.
In this 1990s reimagining of the Girl of Steel, Lex Luthor’s familiar synthetic creation “Matrix”—who mimics Superman’s powers—merges with human girl Linda Danvers to create a new Supergirl! So why does everyone believe she’s dead? And what is the secret behind Linda Danvers’ evil past? Collects issues #1-9, SUPERGIRL PLUS #1, SUPERGIRL ANNUAL #1, and a story from SHOWCASE ’96 #8.
RESOLICIT • On sale OCTOBER 19 • 304 pg, FC, $24.99 US

SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL VOL. 9 TP
Written by JOHN BYRNE, ROGER STERN, JERRY ORDWAY and PAUL KUPPERBERG
Art by JOHN BYRNE, JERRY ORDWAY, RON FRENZ, ERIK LARSEN and others
Cover by JOHN BYRNE
Retailers: This title is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.
In these tales from SUPERMAN #19-22, SUPERMAN ANNUAL #2, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #441-444, and DOOM PATROL #10, the mysterious Supergirl meets Superman for the first time! Plus, the Man of Steel faces Mr. Mxyzptlk, runs into the Doom Patrol and battles Metallo! And Lex Luthor is tricked into releasing criminals from the Phantom Zone—and it’s up to Superman to clean up his mess.
RESOLICIT • On sale OCTOBER 26 • 280 pg, FC, $19.99 US

VERTIGO SFX TP
Written and illustrated by various
Cover by NATHAN FOX
POP! SLAM! KRAK! BANG! Sound effects bring that extra bit of vibrancy to an already exciting comics page. Here are tales from the four-issue VERTIGO SFX miniseries that interpret different sound effects. Includes story and art by Nathan Fox, Hope Larson, Jim Zub, Szymon Kudranski, Mike Carey, Scott Hepburn, Peter Kuper, Mark Buckingham and many others. Collects VERTIGO SFX #1-4.
On sale OCTOBER 5 • 304 pg, FC, $19.99 US MATURE READERS

[Balakin]

cheers Kalitarix! Definitely getting Sweet tooth v3, SA Green Lantern and Supergirl! And wow, GA Superman is already at vol 3! Heard good things about Rebirth, might get that as well if the whole thing is a good read.

[ricardoramos]

Drumroll, or its internet equivalent, please. Here are the final five entries into our list.

5. Absolute Swamp Thing by Alan Moore volume 1
4. Green Arrow by Mike Grell Omnibus volume 1
3. Hitman Omnibus by Garth Ennis volume 1
2. The Flash by Mark Waid Omnibus volume 1
1. Swamp Thing by Alan Moore Omnibus

Some notes: I was pleasantly surprised to see that Absolute Swamp Thing and Hitman made the list, let alone in the top five. The Other three books were pretty obvious, I thought.

2 editions with Alan Moore's Swamp thing? I'd buy that! but can we trade one od them for one of these please :
- Animal Man Omnibus vol. 2 (Animal Man (vol. 1) #27-63)
- Hellblazer by Ennis Omnibus
- Question by Dennis O'Neil Omnibus

[FlashingSabre]

cheers Kalitarix! Definitely getting Sweet tooth v3, SA Green Lantern and Supergirl! And wow, GA Superman is already at vol 3! Heard good things about Rebirth, might get that as well if the whole thing is a good read.

Supposedly every Rebirht special so far has been fantastic.only thing heard real mixed reviews of is GLs, which is by Sam Humphries who is known for being a pretty weak writer.

[TomSlick]

Not a single one of my books has come up for far ... so I'm hoping for a clean sweep of the top five!

As for the Knightfall omnibus, how good a book is it? I know the story has a lot of impact but Chuck Dixon was never a highly regarded writer from what i remember (of his time at Marvel).

Chuck Dixson didn't really hit his stride until joining DC where he penned over 100 issues each of Robin and Nightwing. I'm not saying he's the best writer but he gave you everything he had and never phones it in. I never felt like I got ripped off buying one of his comics (you hear that Sam Humphries?????).

Knight fall had a lot of editorial interference so who can say what his true role was. The run certainly didn't suck. I will say the the return in which Bruce comes back for the mantle was excellent and still stands the test of time. There's some chilling scenes where he thinks he's ready again. He's standing on top of a building looking down, grappling hook in hand and thinking about diving. But he's not ready. Yet.