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[Omni]

This is what I've picked up lately - https://youtu.be/XPKQSFYvXQc

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Omni wrote: "This is what I've picked up lately - https://youtu.be/XPKQSFYvXQc"

Nice. I enjoyed Gillen's run on Journey Into Mystery with Loki.

I haven't fallen in love with the Epic collections but I hear you on some of those omnibus editions being uncomfortable to read with how big they are.

[Omni]

Relstuart wrote: "Omni wrote: "This is what I've picked up lately - https://youtu.be/XPKQSFYvXQc"

Nice. I enjoyed Gillen's run on Journey Into Mystery with Loki.

I haven't fallen in love with the Epic collections..."

Yeah not a fan of the epics either mainly because the subject matter is pre 1997 which isn't my jam (except maybe some things from the early 90s for nostalgia sake). But the Collected Editions are generally more modern. I also like OHCs but they are a little less comfortable to read ;) Looking forward to Loki for sure!

[J]

I love Epic Collections but like most older comics they can look garish with the old school coloring on bright shiny white paper. A few years ago I read the entire All-Star Comics Archives featuring the early 1940s Justice Society stories and was tempted to wear sunglasses every single time I picked up a volume.

[Omni]

Joseph wrote: "A few years ago I read the entire All-Star Comics Archives featurin..."

lols

[Ozan]

I was collecting Wolverine Epic Collection but once the omnibuses started to roll, i dropped the Epic Collection.

[Caleb]

Is anyone else still waiting for their pre-orders to be picked and/or scanned by IST? Months ago I ordered the Hip Hop Family Tree box sets, Justice League Dark omni, and Complete Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck deluxe edition, among others. The supply chain is still mucked up, but what gives?

[Relstuart, Mod+]

It's that time of year to vote for the official best books of the year on Goodreads. I've only read a handful of the entries. Nothing I was over the moon about.

You can vote here: https://www.goodreads.com/choiceaward...

[Omni]

Relstuart wrote: "It's that time of year to vote for the official best books of the year on Goodreads. I've only read a handful of the entries. Nothing I was over the moon about.

You can vote here: https://www.goo..."

Only one I've heard anything good about is Thirsty Mermaids but doubt it is my shtick...

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Omni wrote: "Relstuart wrote: "It's that time of year to vote for the official best books of the year on Goodreads. I've only read a handful of the entries. Nothing I was over the moon about.

You can vote her..."

The graphic novel section rarely has much that would be typical comic book material. I don't think there was any Marvel or DC material there this time around?

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Hardcover books expected to be released today in comic shops/on IST:

Rat Queens DLX vol 3 (Image)
Sin City: The Hard Goodbye DLX vol 1
Stranger Things Library Edition vol 2
Batman by Snyder Omnibus vol 2
Kull the Destroyer Original Marvel Years Omnibus
The Sandman DLX vol 4
EC Archives Frontline Combat HC vol 3
Enigma HC (Dark Horse)

[Blindzider, Moderator]

Relstuart wrote: "Omni wrote: "Relstuart wrote: "It's that time of year to vote for the official best books of the year on Goodreads. I've only read a handful of the entries. Nothing I was over the moon about.

You..."
I think it's similar to movie awards (Oscars) in that there is a mentality that the superhero (and fantasy) genre can't possibly have any writing that sets it apart and above the medium. (LOTRs The Return of the King being the biggest exception.)

To be fair, most of what Marvel and DC put out are very mediocre "action fests" and there hasn't been much this last year worthy of nomination. However, there are a few classic worthwhile examples (Watchmen, Dark Knight Returns, V for Vendetta) and maybe even a few modern ones. I don't remember if it was nominated but Tom King's Vision series should have been and to a lesser extent, despite it not being as entertaining, his Miracle Man had a lot of commentary on mental health.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

I think last year Harleen from DC was on the list and got my vote. Not sure if anything else I've read since then jumps into the same conversation as being that good. I did like Wonder Woman Dead Earth.

I'll likely be out of pocket the next few days for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Thanks for everyone here commenting and keeping this place interesting. I hope you all are well and holiday is kind to you if you are celebrating it. Cheers.

[Caleb]

Is anyone else not receiving their pre-orders from DCBS? I was going back and forth with an employee from IST until he realized that I needed to contact DCBS directly since they are the parent company. As a longtime DCBS customer, I can't help but feel discouraged and disappointed. (To be clear, I haven't run into any problems with IST or TOW pre-orders.)

[J]

Got my monthly box just yesterday.

[Ryan]

I got my monthly box from DCBS on Saturday. It almost always comes at the end of the month for me.

[Jeff]

I got mine on Monday. Haven't missed one yet.

[Darth Bane]

Mine will be here tomorrow. I’m in WNY.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Mine just arrived yesterday. I think they usually have a tracking number for each package. I usually check mine if I start to wonder where it's at. =)

[J.]

Synder Batman Omni Vol 2

[Relstuart, Mod+]

J. wrote: "Synder Batman Omni Vol 2"

I need to pick up a copy to go with my volume 1.

I read Berserk DLX vol 9 over the weekend. Another solid entry on par with the previous volumes. I've cut back on my purchases a bit with Christmas on it's way.

DCBS has their new pre-order entries up for review. I haven't looked at them yet but will get on that soon. =)

[Relstuart, Mod+]

On DCBS I preordered the King Conan omnibus vol 1 DM cover. This series lasted 55 issues so that sounds like two volumes however, the first book is issues 1-19. I see this issues were double sized though so it's like 38 issues worth of material plus whatever extras they throw in there. So the series might be three omnibus volumes?

I also grabbed Fullmetal Alchemist Fullmetal Ed HC vol 16 and pre-ordered Marvel Masterworks Captain America volume 14. Volume 13 sold out before I grabbed a copy from IST this time so I'll pre-order this one. I actually got my volume 13 copy from Amazon.

I'm really tempted to grab this WWI art book that is also up for order on DCBS - a bit of an unusual book for preorder: https://bookpalace.com/acatalog/info_...

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Books expected to release today in comic shops/on IST:

Sea of Stars TPB vol 2 (Image)
Syphon TPB (Image)
The Dark TPB
God of War: Fallen God TPB
Grendel: Devil's Odyssey HC
Sin City DLX HC vol 2: A Dame to Kill
Tom Clancy the Division: Remission HC (standard size)
The Witcher TPB vol 6
Beta Ray Bill: Argent Star TPB
Daredevil by Charles Soule Omnibus
Fantastic Four: Fate of the Four OHC
Jessica Jones: Alias Omnibus (reprint, two covers)
X-Men Inferno Prologue OHC (omnibus sized, two covers)
Eminence in Shadow TPB vol 2 (manga)
Fullmetal Alchemist Fullment Ed HC vol 15
Jujutsu Kaisen TPB vol 13 (manga)
Kaiju No 8 TPB vol 1 (manga)
One Piece TPB vol 98 (manga)
Popeye HC Vol 1
Saga of Tanya the Evil TPB vol 15 (manga)
Wasted Space TPB vol 4
Yona of the Dawn TPB vol 33 (manga)
Blistering Barnacles: An A-Z list of the rants and rages of Capt Haddock (Tintin)
Fantastic Illustrations of Timothy Truman HC

[Ryan]

I’ll be grabbing the Alias Omni and the Inferno Prologue Omni today. Definitely DM cover on Inferno.

[noelbeast]

The Charles Soule Daredevil omnibus has two covers, but IST wasn’t selling the standard? I couldn’t find anything other than the DM variant, which was a bit of a shame, much prefer the other. Also, appears that Hellfire Gala has been delayed, or some other problem?

Felt weird trying to make a purchase on IST with these hiccups, plus it’s been a good 3 months since my last order.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

noelbeast wrote: "The Charles Soule Daredevil omnibus has two covers, but IST wasn’t selling the standard? I couldn’t find anything other than the DM variant, which was a bit of a shame, much prefer the other. Also,..."

Sometimes the DM cover and regular end up getting send out at different times. Looks like the regular should be coming next week or the week after. I prefer the DM so I picked up that one. First omnibus I've picked up in a minute (October was the last one I ordered from IST).

[J]

This sounds great. If anyone is unfamiliar with TASCHEN books, they are super-lovely, well-produced art books (mostly), and the publisher of the oversized books by Paul Levitz detailing the Golden, Silver, and Bronze Ages of DC Comics, as well as the 75 Years of Marvel Comics by Roy Thomas.

https://www.comicsbeat.com/taschen-an...

[J]

This is sad news:

https://www.comicsbeat.com/george-per...

[noelbeast]

Relstuart wrote: "noelbeast wrote: "The Charles Soule Daredevil omnibus has two covers, but IST wasn’t selling the standard? I couldn’t find anything other than the DM variant, which was a bit of a shame, much prefe..."

Thanks Rel, I ended up buying the DM variant anyways, and just preordered Hellfire Gala DM on OPB. Might as well give them a shot.

Joseph wrote: "This sounds great. If anyone is unfamiliar with TASCHEN books, they are super-lovely, well-produced art books (mostly), and the publisher of the oversized books by Paul Levitz detailing the Golden,..."

I’ve got the TASCHEN 75 Years of Marvel book, absolutely beautiful. I’d consider pursuing these forthcoming collections if I didn’t already have most of what they’re planning in other formats, but dang they’re expensive, and I worry a bit about sustainability.

And agree about the news about George Pérez, quite sad & very few deserve a life cut short like that. I respect his choice to not pursue further treatment, and hope the time he has left is as pain free and enjoyable as possible.

[J]

noelbeast wrote: "I worry a bit about sustainability...."

I was surprised to read in that article/news release that it was a decade long project. Seems they're at least planning on a long publication schedule.

But it does seem this material has been reprinted in sooo many different formats. I'm not sure who the target audience is.

[Ozan]

Yeah, i also couldn't find Charles Soule's other DD cover on IST so i grabed the DM variant. I Also grabed Hellfire Club DM variant and Hellfire club Prologue Omnibuses.

I didn't know about the Alias reprint, i wish i cheked the list here out more careful... I hope i can find an Alias Omnibus Reprint for my next order, next month.

[noelbeast]

So my Hellfire Gala DM, which I preordered from OPB on Tuesday, just shipped. Did IST ever have the book available? I was online at 3:01 EST on Tuesday and couldn’t find it, even after periodic searches until about 4 PM. I assumed stock never showed up, more delays, but if my copy from OPB shipped today, not quite sure what I did wrong if IST had copies at some point.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Books expected to be released in comic shops/on IST today:


Leone: Notes on a Life TPB (Image)
Old Guard: Tales Through Time by Rucka TPB (Image)
Saga TPB Boxed Set
Spawn Compendium TPB vol 2
Art of Android Universe HC
Art of Halo Infinite DLX HC
Art of Halo Infinite HC
Far Cry: Rite of Passage HC (likely standard size)
Rein of X TPB vol 7
X-Men Hellfire Gala OHC (two covers but only regular listed)
Luna TPB (Boom Studios)
Animosity HC (Aftershock Comics)
Babylon TPB (Fantagraphics)
Carbon Silicon HC (Magnetic Press)
The Detective is Already Dead TPB vol 1 (manga)
Friday Foster: The Collected Sunday Strips HC (Ablaze Comics)
Hazure Skill Legendary Assassin TPB vol 3 (manga)
Komi Can't Communicate TPB vol 16 (manga)
My Senpai is Annoying TPB vol 6 (manga)
Nichijou 15th Anniversary Box Set (manga)
Shaman King TPB Omnibus vol 6 (manga)
Shangri La HC (Magnetic Press)
The Wall HC (Magnetic Press)
Hang-Em High: 110 Years of Western Movie Posters HC (Fantagraphics)

[J.]

Is Hickman's X-Men Omni coming out this week? Or is it delayed?

I was browsing through my emails. Just curious.

[Richard]

It’s slated for end of March release. Amazon has it 3-22

[noelbeast]

Someone might’ve already posted insight on Organic Priced Books before, but thought I’d leave my thoughts:

Got my copy of X-Men: Hellfire Gala Red Carpet Ed. on Tuesday. Very well-packaged, almost too good actually. The box was bigger length-wise than what IST typically ships in, and maybe 10-15 yards of bubble wrap used. Considering how thin Hellfire Gala is, it was both comical and made me feel a bit guilty about all the potential waste.

Free USPS Media Mail shipping, and they shipped a week before the book dropped on IST, so that was nice that it arrived on the official release date. Inside the box OPB stuck a flyer that on one side gave me a 2% discount code on a future order, and a notice to USPS inspectors on the other that argued how the book isn’t considered a comic book and therefore qualifies for media mail. I found this particularly humorous—I agree with them, but I know some USPS workers don’t.

Book was $60 in total. IST’s total for just this book with the shipping cost and tax would be $51.70, so for an extra $8.30 I got the book much more quickly and “free” packing materials for a couple of future eBay sales, haha. I guess not bad, but I’ll probably stick with IST unless their quality goes downhill. Rarely do I need books quickly, new releases almost always just get added to my reading pile.

[Blindzider, Moderator]

noelbeast wrote: "Someone might’ve already posted insight on Organic Priced Books before, but thought I’d leave my thoughts:

Got my copy of X-Men: Hellfire Gala Red Carpet Ed. on Tuesday. Very well-packaged, almost..."

Glad the experience went relatively well. I've kept my eye on them but haven't really had a reason to try them. I'm with you though: don't really need books quickly so I've been ok with DCBS and my once per month shipping. Plus my purchases are becoming fewer and fewer.

[JohnIV]

Just curious why you guys are opting for DCBS vs ToW, since ToW doesn't charge until they ship. It appears that ToW now only allows buying for future months in 2022 like DCBS.

[J]

No snark intended, but what's the issue with paying in advance? I'd rather do that than have a month with a boatload of simultaneous expensive releases draining my account.

[Richard]

I’d rather pay in advance as well. I’d rather know when the payment is going through because it’s when I’m placing it, rather than some random week that I forgot it shipped in and I get charges I wasn’t expecting.

[Blindzider, Moderator]

JohnIV wrote: "Just curious why you guys are opting for DCBS vs ToW, since ToW doesn't charge until they ship. It appears that ToW now only allows buying for future months in 2022 like DCBS."

For regular orders (not preorders) I moved away from ToW because their free shipping wasn't until you hit $100. However, I have never used them for preorders and didn't realize they switched to only doing that. Maybe I'll give them a try.

In general I prefer to keep my money in my hands for as long as possible, but putting money down early on books virtually guarantees me a copy. I think with ToW there's still the chance that they will run out of copies (if the supplier limits quantities for some reason) in which case paid for orders are more likely to get filled. Maybe that's just in my head but I've grown accustomed to DCBS and paying early.

[JohnIV]

Good responses. Beyond Omnis I pre-order a lot of stuff on Amazon and am used to not being charged until shipped; esp. useful if things are 3+ months out.

Like Blindzider I prefer to keep my funding as long as possible. FWIW I haven't been deprioritized for shipment in 50+ Omnis from ToW so far, my ToW orders also show up in the IST shipping system a day before they go live on IST interestingly. Shrug. Welp, on with the show. :)

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Happy New Year to everyone! I hope the holidays have been kind to you and those you hold dear.


Books expected to drop today in comic shops/on IST:


Beauty TPB vol 6 (Image)
Art of Overwatch Ltd Ed HC
Conan Epic Collection TP: Shadows over Kush
Marvel Masterworks Fantastic Four vol 23 (two covers)
Marvel Masterworks Invincible Iron Man vol 14 (two covers)
Moon Knight Epic Collection TPB: Shadows of the Moon
Ultimate Spider-Man Omnibus vol 1 (new print/reprint, three covers).
Battle Angel Alita TPB 4
Golden Age Classics Fight Comics HC (slipcase and non-slipcase versions)
How Not to summon a Demon Lord TPB vol 13 (manga)
Moriarty the Patriot TPB vol 6 (manga)
Pre-Code Classics Adventure HC
Pre-Code Classics Terrific HC
PS Artbooks Classic Sci-Fi Captain Rocket HC
Ragna Crimson TPB vol 4 (manga)
Silver Age Classics Kona of Monster Isle HC (slipcase and HC)
Silver Age Classics Mysteries of Unexplored Worlds HC (slipcase and HC)
Bisley Sketches and Prelims Limited Ed HC

[J]

Wonder Woman: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol 1 is also coming out today.

[J]

DCBS January Pre-Orders are now live.

[Relstuart, Mod+]

Joseph wrote: "DCBS January Pre-Orders are now live."

Nice. Man, Marvel has a lot of omnibus volumes in this order.


It's always worthwhile to check out the Other section, organize by price and check the last few pages as there is usually some interesting books there. There is an XXL oversized printing for Spider-Man's first 21 issues that appears there along with some Gallery Edition hardcovers for multiple DC characters/artists. There are usually interesting looking art books, art history books, or books around films or series that you won't otherwise see because of what publishing house is putting them out.

A few examples: 100 Years of Zorro art: https://www.dcbservice.com/product/ja...

Batman: The Ultimate Guide HC: https://www.dcbservice.com/product/ja...

Walt Disney Film Archives, Animated Movies 1921-1968 HC: https://www.dcbservice.com/product/ja...

Deadman Kelly Jones Art Edition: https://www.dcbservice.com/product/ja...

[J]

Also, when clicking the "Other" tab, on the desktop site there is a menu of publishers, so if you're looking for something by Fantagraphics or Titan, you can go straight to their offerings for the month.

[Blindzider, Moderator]

Joseph wrote: "DCBS January Pre-Orders are now live."

Thanks!

I ordered
X-Factor by Peter David V2 Omnibus
X-treme X-Men by Claremont Omnibus

[Nickviola]

I don’t see the DM X-Men 1 omni on instock trades? Is it coming out next week?

[noelbeast]

Nickviola wrote: "I don’t see the DM X-Men 1 omni on instock trades? Is it coming out next week?"

Possibly? If you check CGN, the standard cover is already sold out, but the DM cover is still listed as pre-order. I’d honestly place the pre-order with them now.

I don’t really understand what’s going on with IST. I just read a comment on Reddit that IST isn’t selling any of the PRH reprints, which I guess explains why the Brubaker Captain America vol 1 omnis never dropped on IST today. Don’t understand why, though.

Edit: IST’s email today doesn’t back up the comment I saw about them supposedly not selling the PRH reprints. But their lack of reprints that CGN has is odd to me.