In one of the X-Men omni's someone from my college dorm wrote in from the 70s. He was literally two doors down from my dorm room separated by 30 years.
I’ve read all of these stories, but can’t wait to finally have this omnibus in my collection. I’m so glad I didn’t overpay for this on the secondary market (along with the recently reprinted X-Men, Mighty Thor, Hulk omnis). Patience really does pay off when it comes to omni reprints, although I know that’s not the case with every line.
The first few volumes of the Avengers are being reprinted. The time to pounce is now if you're missing them or wanted to collect the omnis from scratch. First four are rereleasing over the next couple of months I think.
I've been wanting this one for a LONG time. I have the old Masterworks hardcovers which I picked up like 20+ years ago, but the cost of those became prohibitive over time. I have the first 3, but after that, it was better to just wait. Missed out on the first issues of these omnis due to finances, but I picked up Vol.3 & Vol.4. Now anxiously awaiting this to replace the old MW, then Vol2 & Vol.5!!! Yay! And I honestly love these old classic stories. Yeah, the dialogue is a bit dated, but the ideas here are timeless. Great stuff.
The Avengers was my first superhero comic, so hold a special place injy life. This going to be a good read for me as i am seeing them for the first time in colour, as i originally read them in the uk as b&w reprints in the 70's. Went for the kirby cover, so waiting some 3 years since starting down the omni route has finally paid off. Thanks for another rsview so am looking foward to seeing vol 2
I own epics 1-9 but thinking about possibly selling the first 8 because they would be in omnibus format and keeping 9, then buying the upcoming 10 and 11.
I was super stoked when this was first announced that I pre-ordered it ASAP. I am bummed about the so thin pages, but appreciate everything else that seems to be so good about it ! Maybe I'll buy an OG copy as well at some point and have both.
Shame we haven’t had any Donnelly printer books as of late. I know people don’t like negative opinions on the iMak printed but it cannot be ignored the poorer build quality but having said that it is great we have the opportunity to read these!
Anyone here know anything about Marvel Remasterworks, the reprinting that was supposed to come out this year? Every time I look it up I either find the original masterworks or announcement articles about the remasterworks reprint with new covers and stuff. Are they just called masterworks or something? Did I miss out? I read that Spider-man, Fantastic 4, and X-men were supposed to be rereleased.
Never read Silver Age Doc Strange. I've Always wanted to but have to pick and choose with my budget. I found silver age X-Men middling at best. Guess this wouldn't be for me then :/. I do love me some Kang though...
@@Vardimiss I’d say that Silver Age Avengers is not as good as Fantastic Four, but better than X-Men. Since you enjoyed Fantastic Four for the most part, I would personally suggest reading Avengers, but that’s just my opinion!😉
The first eight issues with Kirby art are pretty good, except for maybe the second issue. Then after Kirby leaves, the stories aren’t that good until you get to issue fifteen and sixteen and the roster turnover. Then the first couple of stories with Caps Kooky Quarter are a little bland, but improve a lot starting with the Swordsman story. From then on, the rest of the stories are pretty good. People knock on Don Heck, but I really liked his art when he was drawing the Caps Kooky Quartet era. All this is IMO of course, but i guess it’s my long-winded way of saying that the stories are up and down in terms of quality.
Paper quality is very poor these days and that's why I don't buy these Marvel omnibus anymore preferring the Epics instead. DC, on the other hand, does a great job.
That's interesting because I have a bunch of Epic collections and I think they look so much worse than the Omnis. I like my art really clear and colorful I guess.
I love when they leave pages with readers' letters. It connects well with the time, thoughts and ideas of the creators
Yea....a time before internet when it was paper and pencil if you want to reach someone. Crazy to think how it was to find a job back then
In one of the X-Men omni's someone from my college dorm wrote in from the 70s. He was literally two doors down from my dorm room separated by 30 years.
I’ve read all of these stories, but can’t wait to finally have this omnibus in my collection. I’m so glad I didn’t overpay for this on the secondary market (along with the recently reprinted X-Men, Mighty Thor, Hulk omnis). Patience really does pay off when it comes to omni reprints, although I know that’s not the case with every line.
I love the art on this volume. It is also very interesting to read the first appearance of the Avengers and see how they evolved over time.
The first 24 issues are underrated and great, especially those first 10 ❤️🔥
The first few volumes of the Avengers are being reprinted. The time to pounce is now if you're missing them or wanted to collect the omnis from scratch. First four are rereleasing over the next couple of months I think.
Vol 5 is releasing too!!
YOU DO A GREAT JOB OF SHOWCASING THE BOOKS - FANTASTIC VIDEOS
Thank you so much!
Kinda wish they made the DM covers the standard for these classes series but might just be me
Yeah kinda agree.
It’s not just you
Waited for this reprint for sooo long!!
Eager for vol 2 and vol 5 to come.
@@jeffsuter344
Yeah, me too.
I bought 2 of these Alex Ross cover...now i can finally get this Kirby cover!
What a book! 😀
Preordered this and volume two. I really wish they used the Alex Ross artwork for one of the covers.
I have this volume and the next on pre-order. Will finally be able to "upgrade" from my Essential collections.
Looks like a great Omnibus! This is one I've been waiting for. Can't wait to read about the silver age Avengers.
I've been wanting this one for a LONG time. I have the old Masterworks hardcovers which I picked up like 20+ years ago, but the cost of those became prohibitive over time. I have the first 3, but after that, it was better to just wait. Missed out on the first issues of these omnis due to finances, but I picked up Vol.3 & Vol.4. Now anxiously awaiting this to replace the old MW, then Vol2 & Vol.5!!! Yay! And I honestly love these old classic stories. Yeah, the dialogue is a bit dated, but the ideas here are timeless. Great stuff.
It's still so interesting realizing that Cap wasn't technically an original ORIGINAL member of the Avengers. 🤔
..as Iron Man said to Cap in the comics...he was the missing ingredient to make to make the team work!
Disagree. The missing ingredient always was 3D Man. Eventually they would have to create a nee 1950's Avengers just to get him on the team.
@@FreeLatveria ...who?? Never heard of him. im just quoting what Stark says to Steve Rogers in the Avengers omnibus bu Jonathan Hickman
The Avengers was my first superhero comic, so hold a special place injy life.
This going to be a good read for me as i am seeing them for the first time in colour, as i originally read them in the uk as b&w reprints in the 70's.
Went for the kirby cover, so waiting some 3 years since starting down the omni route has finally paid off.
Thanks for another rsview so am looking foward to seeing vol 2
I own epics 1-9 but thinking about possibly selling the first 8 because they would be in omnibus format and keeping 9, then buying the upcoming 10 and 11.
I was super stoked when this was first announced that I pre-ordered it ASAP. I am bummed about the so thin pages, but appreciate everything else that seems to be so good about it ! Maybe I'll buy an OG copy as well at some point and have both.
Oh, and THANKS for this overview, Omar !!
I was waiting but saw the DM cover was selling out. Using the new stuff from the Masterworks sealed the deal. Once again, thanks Omar
I have the original printing and own the JRJR cover
For me Marvel does this thing with the spines on purpose, so people with OCD buy the new edition again
Be strong and resist
Looking forward to read some Avengers.
I have the modern cover and def getting this one!
Shame we haven’t had any Donnelly printer books as of late. I know people don’t like negative opinions on the iMak printed but it cannot be ignored the poorer build quality but having said that it is great we have the opportunity to read these!
I love this cover, but the way Alex Ross remade it just made it better
But no mention of John Steed and Emma Peel. 😁
It was still too early for Emma Peel, but John Steed and Cathy Gale were in full swing at the time.
I plan to collect Avengers in Epic format, seems more appropriate for me.
Anyone here know anything about Marvel Remasterworks, the reprinting that was supposed to come out this year? Every time I look it up I either find the original masterworks or announcement articles about the remasterworks reprint with new covers and stuff. Are they just called masterworks or something? Did I miss out? I read that Spider-man, Fantastic 4, and X-men were supposed to be rereleased.
I've covered two of them so far. Spidey and FF. x-men is coming next week.
@@NearMintCondition oh cool! where can I get them?
Cheap Graphic Novels has them in stock.
How is the silver age run? So far I've only enjoyed silver age Spider-Man and For the most part Fantastic Four.
Not as good as FF or Spidey. Reminds me of X-men Silver age. Have you tried Doctor Strange?
Never read Silver Age Doc Strange. I've Always wanted to but have to pick and choose with my budget. I found silver age X-Men middling at best. Guess this wouldn't be for me then :/. I do love me some Kang though...
@@VardimissRemember the Dr. Strange is referencing, subtlely psychedelic sensibilities. An acid trip through reading.
@@Vardimiss I’d say that Silver Age Avengers is not as good as Fantastic Four, but better than X-Men. Since you enjoyed Fantastic Four for the most part, I would personally suggest reading Avengers, but that’s just my opinion!😉
The first eight issues with Kirby art are pretty good, except for maybe the second issue. Then after Kirby leaves, the stories aren’t that good until you get to issue fifteen and sixteen and the roster turnover. Then the first couple of stories with Caps Kooky Quarter are a little bland, but improve a lot starting with the Swordsman story. From then on, the rest of the stories are pretty good. People knock on Don Heck, but I really liked his art when he was drawing the Caps Kooky Quartet era. All this is IMO of course, but i guess it’s my long-winded way of saying that the stories are up and down in terms of quality.
Is there anywhere else we can read that Stan Lee essay?
Those new spines look terrible
The tiny lettering on the spines of these new Omnis still bother me. Too much empty space.
Paper quality is very poor these days and that's why I don't buy these Marvel omnibus anymore preferring the Epics instead. DC, on the other hand, does a great job.
That's interesting because I have a bunch of Epic collections and I think they look so much worse than the Omnis. I like my art really clear and colorful I guess.