Reminds me of the "How to correctly open an omnibus" video you made a few years back. Probably one of the best you've done, and hopefully one of the most-viewed. I like the idea of once every month or two, having some kind of "How To XXXX" series video, not sure how feasible it is though.
Can't wait for an updated version of this video in 10 years time when Omar needs to glue his copy of the Road to Onslaught because he's read it so often ! #OnslaughtNo1fan
Thanks for the awesome tutorial! One of these days I’ll take on the challenge of repairing my Runaways omnibus. This video also assuaged any concerns I had about the book simply falling apart- glad that’s not the case! Thanks, Omar
"Bunches of leaves" are called "signatures." The bamboo sticks work great; often a paintbrush won't fit and the bamboo sticks can get right in there. I also just put the repaired book on a bookshelf, spine down, for 24 hours, with books holding it in securely. The weight of the pages themselves will provide sufficient pressure to make the ribbon adhere. The C clamp really doesn't put pressure exactly where you need it. Good work! Isn't it satisfying when the binding looks like new?
Been meaning to fix my Cap A. by Waid Omnibus. I had a good laugh when I opened the video to see you with the same book. I guess this is a common issue with that print
Good tips with the bamboo sticks! I used a really long syringe last time so this was a nice alternative. You can always add ribbons too whenever this happens. :) That’s always cool and turns a “negative” into a real cool positive! Always gotta stress less is more with glue and be real patient to let it dry. Great vid, Omar!
I'm also wondering whether a disposable wooden chopstick could be useful with getting the glue deep down into the spine. But thanks, appreciated watching you do this, and the tips, tricks, advice you shared with us !
Suggestion, inject the glue from the bottle through a water bottle straw. choose the diameter that deposits the sufficient amount of glue. I've not tried this, just an idea!
Great video! I needed this several months ago but reddit gave me the same solution after some sleuthing. This video is going on my desktop to paste on reddit for future book lovers in peril 😅
I had this a few weeks ago with my irredeemable omnibus. It got to the next stage though. the pages were completely unslotting. So i gave it to a friend and pre-ordered the new version coming out
Well done sir! Thanks Omar. You just made my nights less restless. I can now sleep easier knowing this video exists to help if one of my greatest fears comes true. C'mon omni collectors, you know we all do. Great video. You really have a knack for making a "how to" video be clear, precise, and enjoyable to watch. Take care and peace everyone!
Omar, I know you like horror comics, but this was a real nailbiter. I got so nervous when I saw the size of that brush and how many times the book got even remotely close to drips of glue.
I strongly recommend using a syringe with a flexible spout attachment to get the glue deep into the center of the spine; that's what I use. Recommendation for another video in this vein: BRODART DUST JACKET PROTECTORS! I can't believe how few collectors put them on their dust jackets, yet I put them on *all* of mine...
I did this with my own Cap omni! I was a bit conservative with the glue the first time so I had to go back in a second time but it looks great now. Also did it with my JSA Vol 3 omni. This is a wonderful tutorial Omar!
Thank you Uncanny Omar for this very clear explanation ! I have a big question for you : at 12:18, what are the two "Supergirl by Peter David" and the three "New Krypton" on the bookshleves ? Are they futures omnibus ?? And if it's that, when they will be availables ? Any news on it ?
Had to recently do this with Cap by Waid, Deadpool and Co. and Runaways (damaged in the mail). After a couple of sessions (no more than 3) everything finally was repaired and safe
Thank you Omar! I have similar problems with Charles Soule's Daredevil after only one read through (and despite of careful stretching of the spine when the book was new).
Interesting to see your process. Right away I noticed we used the identical glue. Dude, your brush is humongous! I used a much smaller brush, I could push the brush way in deep Also, I put the book on the shelf exactly the same way to dry. I find it funny that I did it all similar to you, purely because it seemed the smartest way. I glued my Cap and Miles books long as for this issue, but also Weapon X Returns was bad for this problem. Oh, I commented before the video was over, yes a brush like that, lol. Btw, the glue washes off the brush with water, no problem.
Thanks, Omar. This video has been really helpful. My bookcase is on one side of our room, opposite our wood heater and I noticed a few days back while cleaning and reorganising my shelf that some of my spines have given way, I'm guessing due to the heat in the room. It's happened to about 4 of my omnis, so they need a repair. Thanks for this. Insightful and helpful!
This is so awesome that you made a video on this cuz I recently just bought the predator omnibus an this is the exact thing that happened so I thank you for that an as always love all your videos an thank you for being the one who started me into my omnibus journey
Thanks buddy, the biggest problems iv'e had are with Image Deluxes like Black Science and Deadly Class, also The Massive by Dark Horse and X-Men classic by Marvel,iv'e used this method before but can't get it ruight because for some reason some pages are deeper than others,their gluing was bad at start
Weapon x and marvel zomnibus had bad binding as well and the gluing never worked for me so I will have to offload 1st print zombniibus and get the reprint
Thanks for this very helpful video. Will the glue also work if the brown paper (between the board and ribbon) is not attached to the ribbon? I am not sure if the glue will seep through the brown paper and onto the board.
Thank you for this. Not sure if you're having this issue with your Power Rangers Deluxe Hardcovers, but I am. Even my new copy of Necessary Evil Part 2 started doing this and I'm gentle when I handle my books.
Thank you for this, it hasn't happened to my omnis yet but a couple of my OHCs have had this problem. I managed to put some glue in the spines although I don't know it it will keep it together, this will definitely help me next time.
Such a useful video. I needed this video last year when my Absolute Dark Victory spine started to crack and split between the pages. Glued it but starting to do it again. Maybe give it another go🤔
Good to know this is a (mostly) cosmetic issue. I'm reading volume 3 of the TMNT hardcovers and mine is starting to seperate a decent way down at the head about a quarter of the way through the book. A bummer but I don't see it getting worse unless I maybe decide to reread it in the future. Doesn't help that these books have the bookmark ribbons which are tempting to pull on, imo 😂
I’ve seen a lot of great videos about how to open omnis, but how should I be reading them? Can I just have them open on a desk? On my lap? On my bed? Do I need one of those stands?
one thing I do when repairing my omnibus with glue is to put a business card behind ribbon so if someone made a mistake in putting too much glue it will stick to card which can be cut with razor as opposed to spine of hardcover causing worse damage. Just a tip
Awesome video Omar 🙏 Is there a similar process to fix trades paper backs? My Winds of numa sera cover has almost come off the book Also, did you fix your copy of the Bitter Root omni?
Question: Is it better to stack your books with the spines out? My partner has a Masters in archival sciences and said omnibus editions being as big as they are, just standing on the shelf will eventually damage the binding.
Awesome I was always concerned that my said Omni was the only copy like that, glad to know it was a lot of that book….ps are those custom supergirl omnibus????
I have found just squirting glue in, is unreliable. I go all in now and open the spine fully by splitting the book at the end paper and book signatures. (a hot hair dryer helps, and it'll pull apart) You can now fully access the block to re-glue to the spine and I use binding gauze to help key in the glue. Use a spacer along the spine like a long ruler and clamp with thick rubber bands ( use card to protect the edges of the boards) leave under pressure for over 24 hours to cure remove the ruler Spacer and then glue the end paper to the signatures and let it lie flat to cure with a couple omnis for pressure. Also use strips of card under the signature to stop sagging when storing on the shelf.
Does the ribon hold any important function other then cosmetics? Its a little bit lose on some of my omnis but nothing like this should i glue it or what ?
Omar I have a question. If say only one part of the binding has come loose but not the whole thing, should I more or less detach the whole or just get clue into the crevice that's come loose?
My Cap by Waid/Garney/Kurbert omnibus was detached before I opened it. I did try to reglue it, but it didn't set right. Part of it is glued back and other parts aren't, and there is a huge crease going down the spine. Oh well. Guess I'll wait for the inevitable $150 reprint. That said, I found some plastic syringes on Amazon and used that to inject glue deeper into the eye than anything else was reaching.
So just to be sure is using bamboo sticks ok to spread glue? My brushes are too big for the hole. And do u need to put glue on the underside of the bunches as well? I'm nervous bout repair Ultimate Spider-Man omnibus 3. Last time I tried to repair Absolute Dark Victory it didn't end up very good😂
Fuck yeah, dude. Love this. Gonna try it on my Punisher Max by Ennis volume 2. For some reason the signatures (Neil Gaiman told me that's what they're called) have started coming off the ribbon.
Hi Omar! Would you recommend this if the cover has torn off? I just unsealed my Teen Titans Bronze which I bought in January, and the back cover and end page was completely torn apart from the spine.
Hey brother. Without looking at pics based on your description. It could work. As long as that end paper is in good condition. When something like that happens, I would strongly suggest using bookbinding tape too. Sounds like the printer messed that book up.
@Near Mint Condition thanks Omar! I finally remembered I got this from CGN and emailed them. I'll give this a shot if they can't help me. I started collecting in December and now have 60+ books, so I haven't opened them until I get around to reading them. I blame y'all because I found your channel and you got me hooked on omnis 🤣🤣🤣 Then I watched tons of your old reviews and scooped up all the older omnis I just had to have.
I don't have any issues in any of my omnis (so I don't have anything to read! Ah! See what I did there?) Now seriously, what I have, is my first printing of the Spider-Man vs Venom, the board on the spine, when I open the book, it bends inward. I have to make sure that it does the curvature normally any time I open the book.
They are sewn binding. The issues themselves are sewn together but you have to use glue as well to have it stick to the ribbon. So sewn binding will always having sewn + glue. Glued binding is just glued down so you won’t get an eye. Hope that helps!
Different from the usual BUT AWESOME. Thank you Omar. You have dried the tears of hundreds of biblophiles.
Reminds me of the "How to correctly open an omnibus" video you made a few years back. Probably one of the best you've done, and hopefully one of the most-viewed. I like the idea of once every month or two, having some kind of "How To XXXX" series video, not sure how feasible it is though.
Love these types of video content. Very informative and essential. Awesome stuff Omar. Merci!
Can't wait for an updated version of this video in 10 years time when Omar needs to glue his copy of the Road to Onslaught because he's read it so often ! #OnslaughtNo1fan
Thanks for the awesome tutorial! One of these days I’ll take on the challenge of repairing my Runaways omnibus. This video also assuaged any concerns I had about the book simply falling apart- glad that’s not the case! Thanks, Omar
"Bunches of leaves" are called "signatures."
The bamboo sticks work great; often a paintbrush won't fit and the bamboo sticks can get right in there.
I also just put the repaired book on a bookshelf, spine down, for 24 hours, with books holding it in securely. The weight of the pages themselves will provide sufficient pressure to make the ribbon adhere. The C clamp really doesn't put pressure exactly where you need it.
Good work! Isn't it satisfying when the binding looks like new?
Been meaning to fix my Cap A. by Waid Omnibus. I had a good laugh when I opened the video to see you with the same book. I guess this is a common issue with that print
Awesome. Good to have this in the archive for reference! Only thing missing was Omar in a flannel shirt! :)
Good tips with the bamboo sticks! I used a really long syringe last time so this was a nice alternative. You can always add ribbons too whenever this happens. :) That’s always cool and turns a “negative” into a real cool positive! Always gotta stress less is more with glue and be real patient to let it dry. Great vid, Omar!
A video so epic it needed two separate introductions! Thanks for the guide Omar.
I see a bright future for this particular video!
I'm also wondering whether a disposable wooden chopstick could be useful with getting the glue deep down into the spine. But thanks, appreciated watching you do this, and the tips, tricks, advice you shared with us !
Yes! Now I can just link this, instead of explaining it myself. Great vid 👌
This video was incredibly insightful! Great job!
This is an amazing video, rather fix it myself then take it to a restoration place where they might do more damage than good
And they will charge you the price of a second hand omni to fix it.
Suggestion, inject the glue from the bottle through a water bottle straw. choose the diameter that deposits the sufficient amount of glue. I've not tried this, just an idea!
Great video! I needed this several months ago but reddit gave me the same solution after some sleuthing.
This video is going on my desktop to paste on reddit for future book lovers in peril 😅
I had this a few weeks ago with my irredeemable omnibus. It got to the next stage though. the pages were completely unslotting. So i gave it to a friend and pre-ordered the new version coming out
I wonder when we're gonna get a Glue Squirting tier added to Patreon
Well done sir! Thanks Omar. You just made my nights less restless. I can now sleep easier knowing this video exists to help if one of my greatest fears comes true. C'mon omni collectors, you know we all do. Great video. You really have a knack for making a "how to" video be clear, precise, and enjoyable to watch. Take care and peace everyone!
This was super helpful!! Thank you! 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
That Cap omni looks amazing. First I'm learning Marky dubs wrote for Cap. I must have it. Reprint soon?
Omar, I know you like horror comics, but this was a real nailbiter. I got so nervous when I saw the size of that brush and how many times the book got even remotely close to drips of glue.
i use that same glue but with small brushes.
Omar, great video. Thanks for sharing this information.
I strongly recommend using a syringe with a flexible spout attachment to get the glue deep into the center of the spine; that's what I use.
Recommendation for another video in this vein: BRODART DUST JACKET PROTECTORS! I can't believe how few collectors put them on their dust jackets, yet I put them on *all* of mine...
I have the same problem with my spider-gwen omnibus, it's not that bad yet, but I know what to do if it gets worse. Great video
Thank you.
I did this with my own Cap omni! I was a bit conservative with the glue the first time so I had to go back in a second time but it looks great now. Also did it with my JSA Vol 3 omni. This is a wonderful tutorial Omar!
I did this to my Dr Aphra, first pring omni. Worked great
Thanks heaps Omar. I need this for some if my Image books.
monstress book one？
Omar I love that little flex with the Flexomnibu ;)
thank you. you're doing the lord's work here
I’m going to try this with my Marvel Z omnibus because it’s separating. Thanks for the video.
Thank you Uncanny Omar for this very clear explanation !
I have a big question for you : at 12:18, what are the two "Supergirl by Peter David" and the three "New Krypton" on the bookshleves ? Are they futures omnibus ?? And if it's that, when they will be availables ? Any news on it ?
Groovy!! Thanks a bunch sir.
Had to recently do this with Cap by Waid, Deadpool and Co. and Runaways (damaged in the mail). After a couple of sessions (no more than 3) everything finally was repaired and safe
Interesting video there Omar Ross 😜. Clever trick with the bookshelf.
Excellent technique. I’ve done it before so I know it work! 👍
Omar, This was very informative and thank for your help.
My Uncanny X-Men Classic omnibus is doing this. I'm going to fix it. Thanks!
Thank you Omar! I have similar problems with Charles Soule's Daredevil after only one read through (and despite of careful stretching of the spine when the book was new).
Great video and something ill keep in mind for reference in the future. Be very interested in more "how to videos" in the future!
Can you make a "how to store and protect omnis"?
You can also use some wax paper at the edges to prevent glue from getting on the sides of the pages.
Parchment paper is even better.
Interesting to see your process. Right away I noticed we used the identical glue. Dude, your brush is humongous! I used a much smaller brush, I could push the brush way in deep Also, I put the book on the shelf exactly the same way to dry. I find it funny that I did it all similar to you, purely because it seemed the smartest way. I glued my Cap and Miles books long as for this issue, but also Weapon X Returns was bad for this problem.
Oh, I commented before the video was over, yes a brush like that, lol. Btw, the glue washes off the brush with water, no problem.
Thanks, Omar. This video has been really helpful. My bookcase is on one side of our room, opposite our wood heater and I noticed a few days back while cleaning and reorganising my shelf that some of my spines have given way, I'm guessing due to the heat in the room. It's happened to about 4 of my omnis, so they need a repair. Thanks for this. Insightful and helpful!
Glad it helped
Thanks Omar! I have literally ONE omni with bust binding, and its Cap by Waid. :P
How would you best fix a paperback omnibus?
This is so awesome that you made a video on this cuz I recently just bought the predator omnibus an this is the exact thing that happened so I thank you for that an as always love all your videos an thank you for being the one who started me into my omnibus journey
Mil gracias hermano! Tengo par de omnis y HC de image que requieren un ooco de amor!
Thank you for this Mr. Uncanny. This really helps.
I know this is an old video, but would Pipe cleaners be better than the bamboo skewers?
Thanks Omar!!!! Needed this
Thank you Omar.
Excellent idea for a video
Im excited for this... i have to fix my he-man omnibus and newest red sonja printing
Thanks buddy, the biggest problems iv'e had are with Image Deluxes like Black Science and Deadly Class, also The Massive by Dark Horse and X-Men classic by Marvel,iv'e used this method before but can't get it ruight because for some reason some pages are deeper than others,their gluing was bad at start
Popsicle sticks for inner parts
I’ve re-glued my Waid Cap omni like 4 times. Finally I think it stayed but I’ve been to afraid to look. It’s been like 3 or so years lol
Weapon x and marvel zomnibus had bad binding as well and the gluing never worked for me so I will have to offload 1st print zombniibus and get the reprint
Guys, lets start a poll: Omar, show us your Custom omnis.
Thanks for this very helpful video. Will the glue also work if the brown paper (between the board and ribbon) is not attached to the ribbon? I am not sure if the glue will seep through the brown paper and onto the board.
Thank you for this! I echo other comments in saying a "how to" video every 3 or 4 months would be great. ••• "Saving Omnis one spine at a time"
Thank you for this. Not sure if you're having this issue with your Power Rangers Deluxe Hardcovers, but I am. Even my new copy of Necessary Evil Part 2 started doing this and I'm gentle when I handle my books.
Great job Omar!
You have the x-statix one, mine isnt separated but the middle open at a sharp angle.
Thank you for this, it hasn't happened to my omnis yet but a couple of my OHCs have had this problem. I managed to put some glue in the spines although I don't know it it will keep it together, this will definitely help me next time.
In my opinion, the biggest problem, that you pay 100-150 bucks for an omni, and you have to fix it. Publishers need better quality controll...
That’s why I would rather just save up a little and have it custom blinded by a good company.
Such a useful video. I needed this video last year when my Absolute Dark Victory spine started to crack and split between the pages. Glued it but starting to do it again. Maybe give it another go🤔
Just what I needed
Good to know this is a (mostly) cosmetic issue. I'm reading volume 3 of the TMNT hardcovers and mine is starting to seperate a decent way down at the head about a quarter of the way through the book. A bummer but I don't see it getting worse unless I maybe decide to reread it in the future.
Doesn't help that these books have the bookmark ribbons which are tempting to pull on, imo 😂
Dealing with same issue with the same book.
This is very helpful thanks
I’ve seen a lot of great videos about how to open omnis, but how should I be reading them? Can I just have them open on a desk? On my lap? On my bed? Do I need one of those stands?
Can you do a longer video showing all of your custom omnis?
one thing I do when repairing my omnibus with glue is to put a business card behind ribbon so if someone made a mistake in putting too much glue it will stick to card which can be cut with razor as opposed to spine of hardcover causing worse damage. Just a tip
Awesome video Omar 🙏
Is there a similar process to fix trades paper backs? My Winds of numa sera cover has almost come off the book
Also, did you fix your copy of the Bitter Root omni?
You the man Omar 💯🔥
Question: Is it better to stack your books with the spines out?
My partner has a Masters in archival sciences and said omnibus editions being as big as they are, just standing on the shelf will eventually damage the binding.
Awesome I was always concerned that my said Omni was the only copy like that, glad to know it was a lot of that book….ps are those custom supergirl omnibus????
Second - What's the deal with the Peter David Supergirl books? Those need to be real!
I have found just squirting glue in, is unreliable. I go all in now and open the spine fully by splitting the book at the end paper and book signatures. (a hot hair dryer helps, and it'll pull apart) You can now fully access the block to re-glue to the spine and I use binding gauze to help key in the glue. Use a spacer along the spine like a long ruler and clamp with thick rubber bands ( use card to protect the edges of the boards) leave under pressure for over 24 hours to cure remove the ruler Spacer and then glue the end paper to the signatures and let it lie flat to cure with a couple omnis for pressure. Also use strips of card under the signature to stop sagging when storing on the shelf.
Near Bob Ross Condition lol
Does the ribon hold any important function other then cosmetics? Its a little bit lose on some of my omnis but nothing like this should i glue it or what ?
Omar I have a question. If say only one part of the binding has come loose but not the whole thing, should I more or less detach the whole or just get clue into the crevice that's come loose?
My Cap by Waid/Garney/Kurbert omnibus was detached before I opened it. I did try to reglue it, but it didn't set right. Part of it is glued back and other parts aren't, and there is a huge crease going down the spine. Oh well. Guess I'll wait for the inevitable $150 reprint.
That said, I found some plastic syringes on Amazon and used that to inject glue deeper into the eye than anything else was reaching.
This has happened to my absolute sandman vol 1
Thanks for the great content as usual.
thank you for this.
My green lantern Omnis could really use this
Will this glue work with paperback omnis? Like the ones from IDW
This happened to a new sandman absolute I got, is my book going to break if I don’t do this soon enough or will it still be fine to read without it
Thanks I have a Spider-Man Omnibus I need repairing.
So just to be sure is using bamboo sticks ok to spread glue? My brushes are too big for the hole. And do u need to put glue on the underside of the bunches as well?
I'm nervous bout repair Ultimate Spider-Man omnibus 3. Last time I tried to repair Absolute Dark Victory it didn't end up very good😂
What do I do if it is super small? My ultimate xmen omnibus. It is certainly small so how to I put the glue in it if it's too small to put a brush in
Fuck yeah, dude. Love this. Gonna try it on my Punisher Max by Ennis volume 2. For some reason the signatures (Neil Gaiman told me that's what they're called) have started coming off the ribbon.
Hi Omar! Would you recommend this if the cover has torn off? I just unsealed my Teen Titans Bronze which I bought in January, and the back cover and end page was completely torn apart from the spine.
Hey brother. Without looking at pics based on your description. It could work. As long as that end paper is in good condition. When something like that happens, I would strongly suggest using bookbinding tape too. Sounds like the printer messed that book up.
@Near Mint Condition thanks Omar! I finally remembered I got this from CGN and emailed them. I'll give this a shot if they can't help me.
I started collecting in December and now have 60+ books, so I haven't opened them until I get around to reading them. I blame y'all because I found your channel and you got me hooked on omnis 🤣🤣🤣 Then I watched tons of your old reviews and scooped up all the older omnis I just had to have.
I’m so sorry. :)
I don't have any issues in any of my omnis (so I don't have anything to read! Ah! See what I did there?)
Now seriously, what I have, is my first printing of the Spider-Man vs Venom, the board on the spine, when I open the book, it bends inward. I have to make sure that it does the curvature normally any time I open the book.
Somewhat unrelated but what do you do if you’ve stretched the spine of an Omni multiple times and there’s no eye?
Amazing!
Can somebody tells me what are the two big Supergirl Peter David albums in the bookshelves ?? I don't find this edition online, it's new or incoming ?
So are those not sewn bond then?, or does that happen to sewn books too?
They are sewn binding. The issues themselves are sewn together but you have to use glue as well to have it stick to the ribbon. So sewn binding will always having sewn + glue. Glued binding is just glued down so you won’t get an eye. Hope that helps!
Would this work for an absolute editon ?(my watchmen absolute is falling apart)...