Comments on: The Uncanny X-Men Omnibus http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/ Independent Opinions on Comics of All Kinds Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:42:16 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Marvel/DC Quick News: Robinson, Omnibuses » Comics Worth Reading http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/comment-page-1/#comment-76604 Marvel/DC Quick News: Robinson, Omnibuses » Comics Worth Reading Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:57:33 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/#comment-76604 [...] bringing three out-of-print Omnibuses back: Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus, Fantastic Four Omnibus, and Uncanny X-Men Omnibus. Good news. Books like this should stay in print. [...]

[...] bringing three out-of-print Omnibuses back: Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus, Fantastic Four Omnibus, and Uncanny X-Men Omnibus. Good news. Books like this should stay in print. [...]

]]> By: Journalista - the news weblog of The Comics Journal » Blog Archive » Feb. 5, 2007: Like the Longines Symphonette, it doesn’t rest http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/comment-page-1/#comment-43497 Journalista - the news weblog of The Comics Journal » Blog Archive » Feb. 5, 2007: Like the Longines Symphonette, it doesn’t rest Mon, 05 Feb 2007 08:46:08 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/#comment-43497 [...] Johanna Draper Carlson looks at The Uncanny X-Men Omnibus covering Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum and John Byrne’s initial run on the title. [...]

[...] Johanna Draper Carlson looks at The Uncanny X-Men Omnibus covering Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum and John Byrne’s initial run on the title. [...]

]]> By: Johanna http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/comment-page-1/#comment-43384 Johanna Sun, 04 Feb 2007 11:23:44 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/#comment-43384 Barry, it's true, Marvel doesn't usually have long-term in print plans for its hardcovers. Ray, thanks for answering those questions. Barry, it’s true, Marvel doesn’t usually have long-term in print plans for its hardcovers.

Ray, thanks for answering those questions.

]]> By: Ray Cornwall http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/comment-page-1/#comment-43357 Ray Cornwall Sun, 04 Feb 2007 04:32:03 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/#comment-43357 Chad- This book and the FF Omnibus have minimal gutter loss. Also, the reproduction was cleared up, and the paper is fantastic, so I'd recommend these books over the Masterwork counterparts (I've owned both, and prefer the Omnis). The two Omnis that have significant gutter problems are the Alias book (not surprising, given that the art would have two-page spreads and lots of Bendis dialogue) and, surprisingly, the Eternals book. They're still good books, but the gutter loss was annoying. Marvel's moving to stitched binding on Masterworks to prevent gutter loss in the future. I'm hoping they do the same with newer Omnibuses, but it's not a guarantee. Retailers may still have a chance to get these books, and I've seen a few copies on eBay at below cover (even with shipping thrown in). The books weren't designed for the bookstore market, so it's not surprising to see that Amazon is sold out. Marvel aims the Masterworks and Omniboos at the direct market. Chad-
This book and the FF Omnibus have minimal gutter loss. Also, the reproduction was cleared up, and the paper is fantastic, so I’d recommend these books over the Masterwork counterparts (I’ve owned both, and prefer the Omnis).

The two Omnis that have significant gutter problems are the Alias book (not surprising, given that the art would have two-page spreads and lots of Bendis dialogue) and, surprisingly, the Eternals book. They’re still good books, but the gutter loss was annoying.

Marvel’s moving to stitched binding on Masterworks to prevent gutter loss in the future. I’m hoping they do the same with newer Omnibuses, but it’s not a guarantee.

Retailers may still have a chance to get these books, and I’ve seen a few copies on eBay at below cover (even with shipping thrown in). The books weren’t designed for the bookstore market, so it’s not surprising to see that Amazon is sold out. Marvel aims the Masterworks and Omniboos at the direct market.

]]> By: Barry http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/comment-page-1/#comment-43353 Barry Sun, 04 Feb 2007 03:39:03 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/#comment-43353 From your Amazon link it doesn't look like it's still in print. Which kinda sucks. From your Amazon link it doesn’t look like it’s still in print. Which kinda sucks.

]]> By: Johanna http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/comment-page-1/#comment-43308 Johanna Sat, 03 Feb 2007 19:22:28 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/#comment-43308 I don't think it's AR to ask about the readability of material, but unfortunately, I don't recall specifics of this volume. I don't remember noticing any big problems. I don’t think it’s AR to ask about the readability of material, but unfortunately, I don’t recall specifics of this volume. I don’t remember noticing any big problems.

]]> By: Chad Anderson http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/comment-page-1/#comment-43305 Chad Anderson Sat, 03 Feb 2007 18:39:50 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/#comment-43305 Please forgive the anal retentiveness of this question: Did Marvel do a good job of putting these books together so that not a lot of the page is lost in the gutter? I've seen that problem with some of Marvel's hardcovers, and it annoys the heck out of me, to the point that I've hesitated to buy these doorstop books, since I'm guessing the problem might only be worse with a larger book. Please forgive the anal retentiveness of this question: Did Marvel do a good job of putting these books together so that not a lot of the page is lost in the gutter? I’ve seen that problem with some of Marvel’s hardcovers, and it annoys the heck out of me, to the point that I’ve hesitated to buy these doorstop books, since I’m guessing the problem might only be worse with a larger book.

]]> By: kevhines http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/comment-page-1/#comment-43294 kevhines Sat, 03 Feb 2007 16:04:09 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/#comment-43294 I can't wait for the Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus. Ditko's entire Spider-Man run under one cover in color? Yay. I can’t wait for the Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus.
Ditko’s entire Spider-Man run under one cover in color?
Yay.

]]> By: Shawn Demumbrum http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/comment-page-1/#comment-43272 Shawn Demumbrum Sat, 03 Feb 2007 09:50:43 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/#comment-43272 RJM.....I think that you might be shopping at the wrong comic book shops. Shawn Demumbrum SpazDog Comics RJM…..I think that you might be shopping at the wrong comic book shops.

Shawn Demumbrum
SpazDog Comics

]]> By: Lyle http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/comment-page-1/#comment-43242 Lyle Fri, 02 Feb 2007 21:54:26 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/#comment-43242 Yep, in a nutshell that's why I've largely given up on superhero comics finding the next X-Men. Yep, in a nutshell that’s why I’ve largely given up on superhero comics finding the next X-Men.

]]> By: RJM http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/comment-page-1/#comment-43239 RJM Fri, 02 Feb 2007 21:39:13 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/#comment-43239 Not only do the publishers not have the patience for anything new or creative to find it's audience, but the same goes for the Comic Shops that order them. Same old same old. Not only do the publishers not have the patience for anything new or creative to find it’s audience, but the same goes for the Comic Shops that order them.

Same old same old.

]]> By: Johanna http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/comment-page-1/#comment-43232 Johanna Fri, 02 Feb 2007 19:35:01 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/#comment-43232 Oh heck no! The most creative work is done on books flying under the radar ... but these days, the larger publishers don't necessarily have as much patience with those kinds of titles or as much need for them. Oh heck no! The most creative work is done on books flying under the radar … but these days, the larger publishers don’t necessarily have as much patience with those kinds of titles or as much need for them.

]]> By: RJM http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/comment-page-1/#comment-43231 RJM Fri, 02 Feb 2007 19:27:08 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/02/02/the-uncanny-x-men-omnibus/#comment-43231 It's interesting to note that that two titles that changed and shook things up, creatively, for mainstream comics during the late 70's and early 80's were originally low selling, forgotten books. Would Claremont/Cockrum/Byrne on X-Men and Miller on Daredevil had been able to grow and stretch their creative styles and vision if they been working on flagship titles? It’s interesting to note that that two titles that changed and shook things up, creatively, for mainstream comics during the late 70’s and early 80’s were originally low selling, forgotten books.

Would Claremont/Cockrum/Byrne on X-Men and Miller on Daredevil had been able to grow and stretch their creative styles and vision if they been working on flagship titles?

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