Thor Omnibus Reading Guide: From Kirby and Simonson to Jason Aaron
A collector-focused roadmap through Thor's omnibus shelves: Lee/Kirby, Walter Simonson, Straczynski/Gillen, Jason Aaron and the later cosmic king era.
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Omnibus Marvel
Key runs and essential omnibus from the House of Ideas.
Spider-Man Omnibus Reading Guide: Where to Start and What to Buy
A collector-focused roadmap through Marvel's essential Spider-Man omnibus eras, from Lee/Ditko and Michelinie/McFarlane to Ultimate, JMS and Brand New Day.
Review: The Immortal Hulk Omnibus
Al Ewing and Joe Bennett reinvented the Hulk in 2018 as an existential body horror comic. 50 multiple Eisner award-winning issues, considered by many to be the character's best run since Peter David.
Review: Uncanny X-Men by Claremont Omnibus Vol. 2
The Dark Phoenix Saga, Days of Future Past, the introduction of Kitty Pryde and the absolute peak of Chris Claremont's run with John Byrne. For many readers, the greatest story ever told in a superhero comic.
Review: The Mighty Thor by Walter Simonson Omnibus
The period considered by many critics to be one of the top 5 superheroic runs in the history of American comics. Walter Simonson took Thor in 1983 and reinvented him from scratch with Beta Ray Bill, Surtur and unprecedented narrative experiments.
Review: Daredevil by Chip Zdarsky Omnibus Vol. 1
The most literary Daredevil of the last decade. Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto sign a noir stage with Matt Murdock in total moral crisis after killing by accident. One of the best things Marvel has published in years.
How to preserve your omnibuses: a practical guide for collectors
Omnibuses are heavy, expensive and delicate books. This guide compiles the best conservation practices: shelving, cleaning, temperature, humidity and protection against the passage of time.
The 5 must-have omnibuses for any collector
If you had to start an omnibus collection from scratch with 5 volumes, these are the ones you can't miss. Five essential runs that any serious comic reader should have read at least once.
Marvel Omnibus vs DC Omnibus: real edition differences
Two publishers, two approaches to the omnibus format. We compare paper quality, binding, extra materials, size and consistency between Marvel and DC omnibuses.
How to Start Collecting Marvel Omnibus: Four Smart Reading Routes
A practical collector's roadmap for choosing your first Marvel omnibus route: by character, writer, event or publishing era.
What is a comic omnibus: the ultimate guide for collectors
The premium format of American comics explained in a non-technical way: what are omnibuses, why do they exist, what differentiates them from other editions and when are they worthwhile?
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