I've read majority of this run, and I've got to say...it's pretty good. Like you said, Omar, those first few arcs ("Skywalker Strikes", "Showdown on the Smuggler's Moon", and "Vader Down") are so cinematic, action-packed, and fun. It really felt like they wanted to replicate the feel of the movies in a way that doesn't often vibe with the comics. All the characters sound like themselves and they act pretty much how they would be in between Episodes IV and V. The story starts to falter a bit for me after "The Last Flight of the Harbinger", but it stays consistent in keeping my attention level throughout to the end. My favorite arc in here is "Showdown on the Smuggler's Moon." Aaron's awesome storytelling and Immonen's beautiful artwork just make for a phenomenal team. But honestly, the parts that aren't so great stick out like a sore thumb in my opinion. "Yoda's Secret War" was boring, but the climax seemed like it would be good before it...ends. "The Screaming Citadel" had an awesome first issue, but then the story went completely haywire. Annual 3 by Jason Latour and Michael Walsh was...the exact same as Annual 2 by Kelly Thompson and Emilio Laiso (which I greatly preferred). And, to be honest, I'm not the biggest fan of Salvador Larroca's artwork. It works for a character whose face doesn't emote like Darth Vader, but in this run, it looks so boring compared to the other artists who feature in this book. I've not read the Legends material, but I wonder if it's just as good or better. If you're a SW fan, or you want a way to celebrate May the 4th, I'd recommend this book at a great discount. It's a fun time overall, but nothing really game-changing in my opinion.
@@NearMintCondition Agreed, which is why I ultimately passed on this book as well as Darth Vader. I just really don’t like his new style, and I feel like he traces, so I don’t want to support that.
As much I have hated Disnet Star Wars, I have loved most of the comics that much. If you've been turned off by the sequels, don't let that discourage you from checking this out. This omni is top notch.
Between the recent Thor, Dr strange and star Wars by Jason Aaron omnibus.. I am loving how Marvel is collecting all of his iconic runs! Plus I got like all 3 of his wolverine run omnibus, so excited go read through them!
@@jearl75290 agreed man, i have been buying so many omnis this year and more to come! Marvel is on fire! Now I just need for them to collect Immortal hulk by Ewing!
Would be so awesome if marvel had the DM’s include all the dust jackets for an extra 5$-10$ .. would make retailers happy and would make fans super happy
I have the first printing of this and love it. And I just got the new printing of Darth Vader by Gillen reprint! Which I have to say, that probably was my most wanted whale. So happy to have that with the rest now.
I'm not too familiar with the printing companies that you mentioned. I have recently noticed 3 types of paper with Marvel books. A: The kind in the silver age books that is thick and glossy on both sides. B:super thing pages like in Wolverine and the Xmen . C: The kind that that use for the 12 issue OHCs. the paper is pretty thick. one side is super glossy and one side has a texture. The newest Darth Vader had the Type C paper, which I like.
New graphics are awesome & the Star Wars music in the background is a nice touch. So many great Star Wars omnibus out right now. I’m currently reading Gillen’s Vader right now & waiting on this & The Empire omnibus to arrive in the mail. Thx for the overview & May the force be with you.
If this is only a 37 issue omnibus, is there going to be another one collecting 38-75? I’m new to omnibuses and honestly just trying to figure out how this works.
I'm getting this in my next DCBS shipment 👍 (Mark Brooks Cover) Never read any of these Star Wars books definitely looking forward to this Omni 👍🤩 Big Thanks Omar for another Big Awesome Video 💜
Dammit. You got me ordering this new printing because that new spine is making me think they’ll do the following run soon. Guess I’ll be selling off my OHC set.
Once again if you bought the first printing you're gifted with a mismatch when/if Vol. 2 arrives. Apparently Omni customers from 3 or 4 years ago are not important anymore to Marvel.
What’s canon and what isn’t can be a little confusing since marvel did their original line and then this line too. I can do that, but I sold most of my SW epics years ago.
I read this as floppies. It starts out good, goes weird in a bad way. Then we get Vader Down which was good. By the end of the run, I felt like the series was spinning its wheels. Great art though. There is not one bad issue concerning the art.
Happy Star Wars Day, Omar & all the Minties all over our little planet in a big galaxy!! Do you know if we'll ever get more omnis or OHCs finishing this original run of Star Wars? Everything we got after this is just regular trades.
Which omnibus should I get to start first this one or the Darth Vader by Charles Soule. I have not read any of these but have loved the art and writing in the “war of the bounty hunter” series
Hello, Omar! The new animations at the beginning of the video, and throughout, are very nice. Good job! Do you recommend reading this first, before reading Gillen's Darth Vader omnibus, or it doesn't matter?
Marvel definitely has more faith in the omnibus line now. Hoping that means we get more series’ spines and content thought out better. I definitely prefer the first printings spine but if they’ve changed it for their volume 2 that makes sense. More consistent, less artistic.
What about people that bought the first printing and will have mismatch with Volume 2? Oh, well, hopefully they will change dress for Volume 2 so new customers will understand... 😠
Looking at my long shelf of Star Wars omnibus editions, I can't help but wish they had matching spines with the red logo. Has anyone out there put together a set of printable custom dust jackets?
Great overview, Omar! I got the Yoda cover. Waiting on this to arrive along with the Vader by Gillen omni. Any recommendation on the order to read those two books?
So Can someone help me understand. Is this omni hole story between episodes 4 and 5 or just part of it? And the one coming this year by Gillen and Pak is between 5 and 6 or Vol 2 for this one?
Any chance the various mini-series, from this era will be collected in OHC? The Leia, Lando minis come to mind but I thought there might be a couple more. I've pre-ordered this omni and am looking forward to re-reading the stories.
@@NearMintCondition They're worth a lot now on ebay. I think they would sell way better today. The market is much stronger now than it was when they released. Plus Aaron is super popular.
Wanted to let everyone know that this second printing is misprinted and it looks to be the entire run. The pages and art are cut off at the top left for almost every issue if not all issues.
Great overview...im slowly trying to convince myself to go all collected stories and quit floppies....im getting tired of the rat race in its whole...😅...the art and writer are top notch...
@@ineffablejoy Volumes 2 and 3 are available. Volume 1 is OOP and demands high prices. There is a rumor that this is due to some licensing issues? Again, it's just a rumor.
Hopefully good sales means we get a Gillen/Pak omni to finish the series that takes place before Empire
Well do I have some great news for you
@@samdipiazza3472it’s going to happen?
@@jaredlucas4815162342 yeah the 2nd half of the 2015 series omnibus is coming in April 2024
I've read majority of this run, and I've got to say...it's pretty good. Like you said, Omar, those first few arcs ("Skywalker Strikes", "Showdown on the Smuggler's Moon", and "Vader Down") are so cinematic, action-packed, and fun. It really felt like they wanted to replicate the feel of the movies in a way that doesn't often vibe with the comics. All the characters sound like themselves and they act pretty much how they would be in between Episodes IV and V. The story starts to falter a bit for me after "The Last Flight of the Harbinger", but it stays consistent in keeping my attention level throughout to the end. My favorite arc in here is "Showdown on the Smuggler's Moon." Aaron's awesome storytelling and Immonen's beautiful artwork just make for a phenomenal team.
But honestly, the parts that aren't so great stick out like a sore thumb in my opinion. "Yoda's Secret War" was boring, but the climax seemed like it would be good before it...ends. "The Screaming Citadel" had an awesome first issue, but then the story went completely haywire. Annual 3 by Jason Latour and Michael Walsh was...the exact same as Annual 2 by Kelly Thompson and Emilio Laiso (which I greatly preferred). And, to be honest, I'm not the biggest fan of Salvador Larroca's artwork. It works for a character whose face doesn't emote like Darth Vader, but in this run, it looks so boring compared to the other artists who feature in this book. I've not read the Legends material, but I wonder if it's just as good or better.
If you're a SW fan, or you want a way to celebrate May the 4th, I'd recommend this book at a great discount. It's a fun time overall, but nothing really game-changing in my opinion.
I loved FF by Larroca back in the day.z this new style was just not for me.
@@NearMintCondition Agreed, which is why I ultimately passed on this book as well as Darth Vader. I just really don’t like his new style, and I feel like he traces, so I don’t want to support that.
As much I have hated Disnet Star Wars, I have loved most of the comics that much. If you've been turned off by the sequels, don't let that discourage you from checking this out. This omni is top notch.
Yes, support a horrible product line which is created by people who hate you. Great plan.
I always struggle with that. I don't want to buy any Star Wars omni that has the Disney stench associated with it
May the 4th be with u all
Enjoyed what I've read of this run. The Vader Down arc in particular was very strong.
Between the recent Thor, Dr strange and star Wars by Jason Aaron omnibus.. I am loving how Marvel is collecting all of his iconic runs! Plus I got like all 3 of his wolverine run omnibus, so excited go read through them!
Marvel has been hitting it of the park with Omnis lately.
@@jearl75290 agreed man, i have been buying so many omnis this year and more to come! Marvel is on fire! Now I just need for them to collect Immortal hulk by Ewing!
Hopefully they reprint wolverine by Jason Aaron, so far all they've done is goes to hell and wolverine and the xmen
I see Matt Fractions Thor omnibus in the background.. 😏
well now I'm broke. This was a shitty pay period for me. Darth Vader, Thor, Star Wars, Annihilation and also got War of the Realms
Would be so awesome if marvel had the DM’s include all the dust jackets for an extra 5$-10$ .. would make retailers happy and would make fans super happy
I have the first printing of this and love it. And I just got the new printing of Darth Vader by Gillen reprint! Which I have to say, that probably was my most wanted whale. So happy to have that with the rest now.
kinda need a star wars collected editions reading order now.
I'm not too familiar with the printing companies that you mentioned. I have recently noticed 3 types of paper with Marvel books. A: The kind in the silver age books that is thick and glossy on both sides. B:super thing pages like in Wolverine and the Xmen . C: The kind that that use for the 12 issue OHCs. the paper is pretty thick. one side is super glossy and one side has a texture. The newest Darth Vader had the Type C paper, which I like.
This would be the Donnelly printer which has the same paper stock as the Vader reprint.
I'm definitely going to get it but the original cover
Can't wait to get my copy, one of my first pre-orders. All 3 covers are beautiful, I opted for Yoda cover myself as he's my favourite character.
I haven’t seen an Omar vid in like…4 days, so apologies if this is old news, but the graphics and new intro are SHARP-great job!
New graphics are awesome & the Star Wars music in the background is a nice touch. So many great Star Wars omnibus out right now. I’m currently reading Gillen’s Vader right now & waiting on this & The Empire omnibus to arrive in the mail. Thx for the overview & May the force be with you.
Impressive! Most impressive!!! Great overview Omar!!!
Thank you!
Thank you for all these great videos 🙏🏼
Thank you for watching them!
If this is only a 37 issue omnibus, is there going to be another one collecting 38-75? I’m new to omnibuses and honestly just trying to figure out how this works.
Most likely. I reckon they’ll see how well this one sells first but a reprint is hopeful
@@nicholasg8062 thing is, this is a Reprint....so a lot of people that already bought it won't again.
I'm getting this in my next DCBS shipment 👍 (Mark Brooks Cover) Never read any of these Star Wars books definitely looking forward to this Omni 👍🤩 Big Thanks Omar for another Big Awesome Video 💜
Dammit. You got me ordering this new printing because that new spine is making me think they’ll do the following run soon. Guess I’ll be selling off my OHC set.
Once again if you bought the first printing you're gifted with a mismatch when/if Vol. 2 arrives. Apparently Omni customers from 3 or 4 years ago are not important anymore to Marvel.
Made this thr first omnibus I have bought I am absolutely loving reading through it its incredible!!!
My first comic book was Star Wars 11 (1978) at the age of 4. I have the standard cover pre-ordered and it comes out on my birthday.
Would you ever consider doing a Star Wars reading order?
WHy? It's not exactly confusing.
@@rickgear2579 Respectfully disagree, sir.
What’s canon and what isn’t can be a little confusing since marvel did their original line and then this line too. I can do that, but I sold most of my SW epics years ago.
I read this as floppies. It starts out good, goes weird in a bad way. Then we get Vader Down which was good. By the end of the run, I felt like the series was spinning its wheels. Great art though. There is not one bad issue concerning the art.
Happy May the 4th... So Poe Dameron Omnibus when? 👀
Oh hell yeah I remember reading the trades!
Yet another time Omar has got me to spend money on an Omni I neither knew about nor had any intention of buying until I watched this video. :P
Happy Star Wars Day, Omar & all the Minties all over our little planet in a big galaxy!! Do you know if we'll ever get more omnis or OHCs finishing this original run of Star Wars? Everything we got after this is just regular trades.
I hope we get one omni to wrap up this era.
Which omnibus should I get to start first this one or the Darth Vader by Charles Soule. I have not read any of these but have loved the art and writing in the “war of the bounty hunter”
series
I'm even more excite for getting the Yoda one... old yoda... glorious!
Hello, Omar! The new animations at the beginning of the video, and throughout, are very nice. Good job! Do you recommend reading this first, before reading Gillen's Darth Vader omnibus, or it doesn't matter?
Hmm I read this and then Vader. To find out who Aphra was.
@@NearMintCondition Don't do this to me, Omar. Now I have to buy this one as well 😄 Just kidding, I was already planning to. Thank you!
Marvel definitely has more faith in the omnibus line now. Hoping that means we get more series’ spines and content thought out better. I definitely prefer the first printings spine but if they’ve changed it for their volume 2 that makes sense.
More consistent, less artistic.
What about people that bought the first printing and will have mismatch with Volume 2? Oh, well, hopefully they will change dress for Volume 2 so new customers will understand... 😠
We need a legends legacy omnibus and a volume 2 to empire from legends
Already have it, but damn - this Yoda cover is cool :) Thx Omar
May the 4th be with you. Wish I Could get the Star Wars by Jason Aaron Omnibus, Can Not Afford it, But I Wish, was there a paperback or Hard Cover
Where do you live Larry?
Looking at my long shelf of Star Wars omnibus editions, I can't help but wish they had matching spines with the red logo. Has anyone out there put together a set of printable custom dust jackets?
Does anyone know when the Star Wars: Darth Vader by Charles Soule omnibus is gonna be available on Amazon?
It dropped this winter so is available in most places.
@@jearl75290 it´s not available on the spanish and french amazon
@@himashara try the German one.
@@jocool7370 ok and btw, are you portuguese?
Great overview, Omar! I got the Yoda cover. Waiting on this to arrive along with the Vader by Gillen omni. Any recommendation on the order to read those two books?
Have you read Aphra!
@@NearMintCondition I have not read any of Doctor Aphra
As an 80s kid, I will always refer to Ep 1 as "Star Wars." 😁
Omar if I have the 3 hardcover of this run - should I get this? Is there something I am missing??
All of this is in the HCs. Even the extras
Vol 2 been announced yet?
So Can someone help me understand. Is this omni hole story between episodes 4 and 5 or just part of it? And the one coming this year by Gillen and Pak is between 5 and 6 or Vol 2 for this one?
Between episodes 4 and 5 and the Pak one is a continuation of this era.
@@NearMintCondition thanks!
Any chance the various mini-series, from this era will be collected in OHC? The Leia, Lando minis come to mind but I thought there might be a couple more. I've pre-ordered this omni and am looking forward to re-reading the stories.
That would be great!
I hope they do print those in an omni. I’m a big fan of the Chewbacca mini with art by Phil Noto - great self-contained short story.
Oh man this may have just sold me 😂
Hi omar will you be reviewing the new printing of the darth vader omnibus
I didn’t get it. Otherwise I would have
I see you Thor by Matt Fraction Omnibus! I see you.... :)
Good eye!
Is it likely that we’ll get the second half of the series as an omnibus?
I really hope so.
You think you will ever do a Star Wars reading order?
When I get most of the books back.
You have read Valerian and Laureline so know where that serie come from 🤔
And seen Hidden Fortress. :)
🤔 I don't know if there enough room in my heart for the Dark Horse run and these new series. Is this how y'all felt with New 52 and Ultimate Comics?
This book will change the star wars universe...they might redo those movies in the near future...this book will become very important...
If you havent already could you do a Batman list recomendation to the Batman movie of 2022
I did do a video where to start reading Batman. For that very reason.
I wonder why Marvel has never reprinted Aaron's Punisher Max or Wolverine omnis. They've been out of print for ages and that's a shame.
I don’t think they sold well. Both punisher and Wolvie by Aaron were liquidated. Wolverine goes to hell took a few years to go oop.
@@NearMintCondition They're worth a lot now on ebay. I think they would sell way better today. The market is much stronger now than it was when they released. Plus Aaron is super popular.
Wanted to let everyone know that this second printing is misprinted and it looks to be the entire run. The pages and art are cut off at the top left for almost every issue if not all issues.
Great overview...im slowly trying to convince myself to go all collected stories and quit floppies....im getting tired of the rat race in its whole...😅...the art and writer are top notch...
Is there enough content for another volume?
Yes. One more/
@@NearMintCondition Awesome, thanks Omar!
On a budget so if you had to choose which one Star Wars by JA or Star Wars Legends: Empire Omni?
Really hard choice, i would go with Empire, but again, hard choice.
If you want more gritty and Vader Empire. If you want fun JA.
@@gabrielcarrasco8414
Oh, but, VADER DOWN!
@@davidgraham8299 I am getting the Vader Gillen Omni w/ Vader Down. Really looking forward to reading it!
Hmm between these two is so hard. I enjoyed Empire more, but I see others suggested Vader by Gillen and Hellz yeah!
Another one I overpaid for a little right when it went out of stock. Man, young Andrew was silly.
Good ole FOMO
@@UncleSteve94 Eh, it was still just a tick under list price so not as bad as when I bought War of the Realms.
He knows better now :)
This omni ends when Empire Strikes Back starts?
There is Enough for a volume 2.
@@NearMintCondition got it. Thanks for the reply. Keep up the amazing work
I've never read a Star Wars comic. Hyped about Star Wars again after seeing the Obi-Wan series.
Today IS my birthday !!
Happy Birthday hermano!
Bring back the Original Marvel Years omnis!!!
They're still available.
I thought they were OOP.
Amazon has them at fair prices. I was looking at them last night
@@ineffablejoy Volumes 2 and 3 are available. Volume 1 is OOP and demands high prices. There is a rumor that this is due to some licensing issues? Again, it's just a rumor.
Im not digging the new spine at all.
Legends is much better than Disney's fan fiction.
Erh meh gerd ster wers
I mean it’s not Uncanny volume 5