Omnibus/OHC Graphic Novel Collectors discussion
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What have you added to your collection recently?
Joseph wrote: "Jeff wrote: "Logged onto CGN 5 minutes after ordering opened, and the DM variant for Venomnibus vol 3 was already out of stock. Big sad.. But picked up the regular one."When exactly do they open ..."
I'm in CST, and everything is "out of stock" until 1100. After 1100, I can order. I can see the list prior to that, but cannot purchase.
Jeff wrote: "Joseph wrote: "Jeff wrote: "Logged onto CGN 5 minutes after ordering opened, and the DM variant for Venomnibus vol 3 was already out of stock. Big sad.. But picked up the regular one."When exactl..."
Thanks! I don't order from them regularly and wasn't sure.
November preorders are up on DCBS. David Hulk vol 3, Empyre Omnibus, Swamp Thing New 52 Omnibus, etc. 50% off for most.
Joseph wrote: "Not a whole lot of DC this month."Nope, pretty sparse. It's only my second month ordering from DCBS, and I have never received anything from them. A little nervous, but I'm hopeful that everything will arrive as promised!
I'm trying to adjust from Amazon only ordering to looking for the best deals across DCBS, IST, and CGN. Hopefully I'll see books come in sometime in the next few weeks!
Jeff wrote: "Joseph wrote: "Not a whole lot of DC this month."Nope, pretty sparse. It's only my second month ordering from DCBS, and I have never received anything from them. A little nervous, but I'm hopeful..."
This is my second month ordering from them, too. I don't get much from Amazon or Ebay, but seems too many books are selling out at IST and CGN so trying to get ahead of the game.
In fact, I had ordered the new print of Infinity Gauntlet Omnibus from IST, and then got an email yesterday saying they had sold out before filling my order. Kinda frustrating.
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Joseph wrote: "Jeff wrote: "Joseph wrote: "Not a whole lot of DC this month."Nope, pretty sparse. It's only my second month ordering from DCBS, and I have never received anything from them. A little nervous, bu..."
That's what I'm worried about. I used to only order through amazon, and always got what I wanted. But, I love the DM variants for some of the omnibuses, so I'm trying to branch out. Plus the costs saving can't be ignored. We'll see..
I have had that Justice League Detroit Era Omni in my wish list for the last 3 years, so since it was the same price I just had them swap it out. But ended up having to go to AMZ to get the IG omni.
Maybe I'm just noticing it, but looks like IST finally has a mobile-friendly set up now. I was checking on availability of some books when I logged in this morning around 430 am eastern, and didn't have to squint or expand the screen to read.
Joseph wrote: "Maybe I'm just noticing it, but looks like IST finally has a mobile-friendly set up now. I was checking on availability of some books when I logged in this morning around 430 am eastern, and didn't..."Maybe I'm just behind the times, but I just cannot figure out ISTs search system. I type in what I think is a fairly simple ask, and I get hundreds of results, 90% of which have nothing to do with what I'm actually looking for, and what I am looking for is buried in the 12th tab, three quarters of the way down the page. Why IST, why??
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For searching, I've been trying to use the Product Code. These are all unique and it takes you to the exact product. You just have to know it ahead of time.
Target has buy 2 get 1 free on books right now, including Omnis. Some are full cover price so probably still not worth it but if you dig you might find a good deal on 3 books you want.
Blindzider wrote: "The layout on desktop for IST is different. I tried mobile and I couldn't even get a page. Glad they are making some improvements though.For searching, I've been trying to use the Product Code. T..."
Looks like the desktop page has changed too. Pretty much like the mobile page from this morning, as far as layout goes.
Jeff wrote: "Joseph wrote: "Maybe I'm just noticing it, but looks like IST finally has a mobile-friendly set up now. I was checking on availability of some books when I logged in this morning around 430 am east..."Definitely frustrating. Sometimes I will search by writer or artist which helps to whittle things down.
Just had to check out IST (I don't order from there, the shipping to my country negate any discount they have for me) and I must say that I was really surprised that you can not search by an ISBN code. That is just bad since that is a unique identifier for a book.
SO frustrating. Thought it was just me. Desktop changes are welcome though. I do a lot of searching at work!
Johnny wrote: "Just had to check out IST (I don't order from there, the shipping to my country negate any discount they have for me) and I must say that I was really surprised that you can not search by an ISBN c..."What's crazy is that they actually list the ISBN or UPC with the book's description. But it's not searchable, like you said.
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When you read an omnibus that collects multiple books (not just a single series), like the Wolverine Omnibus, do you add all of those individual books into your GR "read" or do you just put in the Omnibus? For example, I could go in and find a TPB listing for Weapon X, Kitty Pryde and Wolverine, and mark those as read in addition to the Omnibus itself.
I'm thinking more along the lines of accurate recording stories I've read as opposed to just trying to increase the number of books I've read.
I just put the omnibus as "read" here on GR, not the other books that contain the same issues.
Blindzider wrote: "Quick poll:When you read an omnibus that collects multiple books (not just a single series), like the Wolverine Omnibus, do you add all of those individual books into your GR "read" or do you just..."
I got on GR way too late, so I don't do either. I'd probably only put the actual omnibus though. If I wanted to catch up, I'd have to update over 2000 books. My collection is too big... Don't tell my ex-wife I said that.
Blindzider wrote: "Quick poll:When you read an omnibus that collects multiple books (not just a single series), like the Wolverine Omnibus, do you add all of those individual books into your GR "read" or do you just..."
Back when I read the Teen Titans Silver Age Omnibi, I went and marked the two Archives volumes, plus the b/w Showcase Presents as read, since all that material was included in the omni, which padded my books read for that reading challenge, but ended up feeling kinda skeevy so I changed them all back as unread. LOL.
TL;dr I just mark the omnibus or whatever as read.
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Happy to see IST update to mobile friendly.
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Books expected to drop on IST this week:
Animosity Evolution Omnibus HC (Aftershock Comics)
Bionic TPB (IDW)
Mirka Andolfos Unsacred HC vol 1
Neil Gaiman Library Edition vol 2
Once and Future TPB vol 2 (Boom studios)
Planet Paradise TPB (Image)
Pogo Complete Syndicated Strips HC vol 7
Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles B&W HC
Requiem of the Rose King TPB vol 13 (manga)
Teen Titans Raven and Beast Boy HC box set
Thanos Infinity Saga Omnibus (two covers)
Udon's Art of Capcom HC vol 3
Uncanny X-Men omnibus HC vol 2 (two covers)
Under Earth TPB (IDW)
Walt Disney Donald Duck Under Polar Ice HC vol 15
Y The Last Man TPB Compendium vol 1
I'm on vacation and dropped by an LCS near my parents house. Found Wolverine Omnibus Vol 1 (DM Variant), and X-Men Legacy Omnibus. Also picked up the LegionQuest Hardcover while I was at it.. and all of it was 20% off for their tuesday special!
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Nice pick ups. =)
WOW. I tried picking up the Thanos Infinity Saga omnibus, DM variant from IST just now. Finished up entering my credit card info at 3:01 and it was removed from my cart: out of stock. Both versions now unavailable. Are you F-ing kidding me??
noelbeast wrote: "WOW. I tried picking up the Thanos Infinity Saga omnibus, DM variant from IST just now. Finished up entering my credit card info at 3:01 and it was removed from my cart: out of stock. Both versions..."They popped on CGN real early this morning and I was able to grab the DM variant.
noelbeast wrote: "WOW. I tried picking up the Thanos Infinity Saga omnibus, DM variant from IST just now. Finished up entering my credit card info at 3:01 and it was removed from my cart: out of stock. Both versions..."Ok, unnecessary freak out, sorry about that. Refreshed my page at 3:05 and the dm variant was there again, which I bought. Maybe I tried to purchase too quickly? Both versions came up immediately right at 3:00 when I refreshed the page but removed the first go around. Weird.
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Edit: Sounds like we had similar circumstances Noelbeast. Glad it worked out for both of us. :)
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Relstuart wrote: "Good news - I was able to process my IST order in about 7 minutes. I only wanted one book, the DM variant of the Thanos Infinity Saga Omnibus. Vastly prefer the DM cover. However, it did take some ..."Yeesh. I don’t need those brief moments of stress in my life. Same, glad for both of us.
New & hot tech releases: understandable. But new comics & omnis? Haha
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Clicking on the new release tab seems like the best bet. I do see some of the new releases now posted on the front page but the lately the entries under the tab populates first.
The omnibus volumes available today seem to still be available.
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There are actually a fair amount of things out there that can sell out on release with a scramble to buy on a web site. Screen prints and limited print run books are a couple others I've dabbled in.
My IST order went smoothly. I got the Thanos IS Omnibus regular cover plus some Daredevil stuff I was missing, as well as the latest Dawn of X volume. Site was slow for the first five minutes then sped up. Only quibble with the new design is I had to click the cart icon to see what my total was, as opposed to the old layout where the total was updated when something was added.
Still kinda perturbed about the search function like Jeff mentioned a few days ago. Oh well.
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Will DCBS ship them out monthly as they come or will they hold all books within the same order until all can be shipped out together?
Erik wrote: "Can someone please clue me in on DCBS shipping. I’ve done two orders via preorder and each one has books scattered over months. I understand that you can choose standard, 2x month or weekly.Will ..."
Also curious about this, but accepting risk and just sending in the orders. The cost savings are just too big to ignore.. and I'm not in a terrible hurry for anything that's coming up. I've got Marvel Unlimited and DC U, so worst come to worst, I'll read them digitally before they get here.
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I've considered getting I think it's Vol 3 with Eaglesham's art. I just didn't grow up with those characters so don't really have a connection with them. Cool that they are reprinting though.
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I'm pretty sure I'm missing a few OHCs so let me know if you are aware of any. There's some confusion about how many volumes there have been (with Marvel constantly restarting) and I'm still working that out.
I haven't read it and maybe it isn't any good, but it seems the Walt Simonson run would make a good candidate for an omnibus.
This was...fantastic! (Couldn't resist.)But, yeah, just been looking at FF stuff lately and what I need to fill in some gaps. Big help. Thanks!
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I got too excited and ordered all three JSA omnis from CGN. $299 shipped for what I hope will be the newer thinner versions is better than the current eBay prices. I probably could have saved a bit if I waited but screw it, these will be my Christmas present to myself!
Man I love Johns's JSA series. Need to go and reread it one of these days...
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Couple notes:Near Mint Condition had an interview with Max from CGN yesterday. I thought it was an interesting look into that business (they sponsor NMC). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9lqf...
And my order from Tuesday of this week with IST has shipped, which is weird because my order from last week hasn't. Huh. Just thought it was odd.
My Tuesday IST order shipped yesterday. Only 1 book, but pretty impressed how quick they were this time around. Back in September when the Heroes Reborn: The Return omni dropped, I bought another book the week after and it shipped before The Return. Doesn’t always seem to make sense, but I have not complaints really.
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When exactly do they open up ordering? I see their list of new releases on Mondays, not Tuesdays.