Marvel Omnibus Releases for 2009!!

[Beast]

I figured I'd start a new thread for the Omnibus Volumes that have been revealed for 2009 already.
Naturally the release dates that are listed are merely temporary and subject to change.

The X-Men Omnibus Volume 1 HC (Hardcover) - $99.99
by Jack Kirby (Artist), Jay Gavin (Artist), Werner Roth (Artist), Jack Sparkling (Artist), Stan Lee (Author), Roy Thomas (Author)

Magneto and the Sentinels may be the X-Men's deadliest enemies, but there were plenty more in the mutant team's earliest adventures! Lucifer! The Maggia! The unstoppable Juggernaut! Plus: See the first appearances of Ka-Zar and the Banshee! The tempestuous X-Men tenure of the Mimic! Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch's journey from evil to good... and vice versa? Guest-starring Namor the Sub-Mariner, the Human Torch and the Avengers! Collects X-Men #1-31.

Hardcover: 752 pages
Publisher: Marvel Comics (Feb 25 2009)

Captain Britain By Alan Moore & Alan Davis Omnibus HC (Hardcover) - $99.99
by Alan Davis (Artist, Author), Paul Neary (Artist, Author), Alan Moore (Author), Dave Thorpe (Author), Michael Carlin (Author), Steve Craddock (Author), Mike Collins (Author), Jamie Delano (Author), Chris Claremont (Author)

One of the Marvel Universe's most staggering sagas from two of Britain's most remarkable writers, reprinted in total for the first time! Captain Britain fights to save a universe...and fails! But a single reality is small change in the game Merlyn's playing against Mad Jim Jaspers, who's rewriting reality so he's the center of the universe! Worlds collide, heroes and villains die, and Captain Britain's beside himself - except when he's fighting himself...to the death! Featuring the first appearances of the metamorphic Meggan, Opal Luna Saturnyne, the Captain Britain Corps, and more! Plus: Psylocke joins the X-Men, and the X-Men join Captain Britain on a cosmic quest into the secrets of life and death! The fiendish Fury, the horrific Horde, and the malevolent Mojo are only a few of the adversaries who await within! Also guest-starring the New Mutants and Captain America! Collects Marvel Super-Heroes (UK) #377-388, The Daredevils (UK) #1-11, Captain America #305-306, Mighty World of Marvel (UK) #7-16, Captain Britain (UK) #1-14, New Mutants Annual #2, and Uncanny X-Men Annual #11.

Hardcover: 672 pages
Publisher: Marvel Comics (April 1 2009)

Wolverine Omnibus Volume 1 HC (Hardcover) - $99.99
by John Buscema (Artist), Barry Windsor-Smith (Artist, Author), Herb Trimpe (Artist), Todd McFarlane (Artist), Ken Landgraf (Artist), Frank Miller (Artist), Gene Colan (Artist), Al Milgrom (Artist), Mark Bright (Artist), Carl Potts (Artist, Author), Jim Lee (Artist), Chris Claremont (Author), Len Wein (Author), Peter David (Author), Mary Jo Duffy (Author), James C. Owlsley (Author)

Some of the most pivotal moments in Wolverine's life, and you are there! His first fight with Sabretooth! His transformation into Weapon X, killing machine! His dynamic debut against the Incredible Hulk, and the solo adventures that led him away from the X-Men to mysterious Madripoor! His mentor Ogun, his lover Charlemagne, and more await discovery in these pages! Plus more classic battles against friends and foes alike! Featuring Spider-Man, Hercules, and the Punisher! Collects Marvel Comics Presents #1-10, #72-84; Incredible Hulk #180-182, #340; Marvel Treasury Edition #26; Best of Marvel Comics HC; Wolverine (1982) #1-4, (1988) #1-10; Kitty Pryde and Wolverine #1-6; Spider-Man vs. Wolverine #1; Marvel Age Annual #4; and Punisher War Journal #6-7.

Hardcover: 944 pages
Publisher: Marvel Comics (April 1 2009)

[Beast]

And just for a quick update. The Punisher and Secret Wars ones that we're still waiting on.

Punisher by Garth Ennis Omnibus (Hardcover) - $99.99
by Garth Ennis (Author), Steve Dillon (Illustrator), Darick Robertson (Illustrator), Tom Mandrake (Illustrator), Cam Kennedy (Illustrator), John McCrea (Illustrator), Dougie Braithwaite (Illustrator), Joe Quesada (Illustrator)

The bodies of drug dealers, murderers, and the scum of the Earth litter the streets...the Punisher is back, courtesy of writer Garth Ennis! The critically acclaimed creator that brought you Preacher restores one of the most popular characters in the Marvel Universe to his former glory and ultra-violent roots. Stripped of sidekicks, spiritual directives, and other excess baggage, the vengeance-crazed vigilante hits the mean streets of New York city with a renewed sense of purpose! Lawbreakers beware: Frank Castle is locked, loaded and waiting for you to slip up! Collecting Punisher (2000) #1-12, Punisher Kills the Marvel Universe, Marvel Knights Double Shot #1, and Punisher (2001) #1-7 and #13-37.

Hardcover: 1136 pages
Publisher: Marvel Comics (December 24, 2008)

Secret Wars Omnibus HC (Hardcover) - $99.99
by Mike Zeck (Artist), Bob Layton (Artist), Ron Frenz (Artist), Paul Pelletier (Artist), Jim Shooter (Author), Tom DeFalco (Author), Dan Slott (Author)

"I am from Beyond! Slay your enemies and all you desire shall be yours! Nothing you dream of is impossible for me to accomplish!" With those words began an era of change rarely rivaled before or since as an awesome entity set heroes and villains against each other, only to learn that the difference between the two was not so clear-cut as it seemed! Loyalties, loves, and line-ups change in the mini-series where one world's battles shook a universe! Plus: new looks for Spider-Man, the Thing, and more! Starring the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, the X-Men, and villains of all kinds! Introducing Spider-Woman, later Arachne of Omega Flight! Collects Secret Wars #1-12; Thor #383; She-Hulk (2004) #10; and What If? (1989) #4 and #114.

Hardcover: 496 pages
Publisher: Marvel Comics (Dec 24 2008)

Secret Wars II Omnibus HC (Hardcover) - $99.99
by Various (Author)

He rescued the Hulk and destroyed the New Mutants, he wrestled the Thing and made a deal with Mephisto, he created Kurse and Thundersword and a tower of gold! Doctor Strange tried to teach him; Dazzler tried to romance him! The Avengers wanted to recruit him, Daredevil to sue him, and Puma and Deadpool just wanted him dead! Hero, villain, force of nature and deus ex machina all in one: the Beyonder! For good or ill, he was one of the most powerful agents of change in the eighties, and now you can see all of his work all at once! Collects Secret Wars II #1-9; New Mutants #30 and #36-37; Captain America #308; Uncanny X-Men #196 and #202-203; Iron Man #197; Fantastic Four #282, #285, #288 and #316-319; Web of Spider-Man #6; Amazing Spider-Man #268 and #273-274; Daredevil #223; Incredible Hulk #312; Avengers #260-261and #265-266; Dazzler #40; Alpha Flight #28; Thing #30; Doctor Strange #74; Cloak and Dagger #4; Power Pack #18; Thor #363; Power Man and Iron Fist #121; Peter Parker, Spectacular Spider-Man #111; Defenders #152; Deadpool Team-Up #1, and Quasar #8.

Hardcover: 1168 pages
Publisher: Marvel Comics (Mar 4 2009)

[Will.S]

Ugh to that Wolverine Omnibus, all those stories have been reprinted to death.

They should just go ahead with a volume 2 of the Best of Wolverine stuff and include stuff like Blood Debt, Not Dead Yet, etc.

[Beast]

Indeed. I'm passing on it. I'll get the X-Men one and possibly the Captain Britain one.

[Will.S]

Indeed. I'm passing on it. I'll get the X-Men one and possibly the Captain Britain one.
Same here.

[jackdaw53]

Will be buying the Captain Britain stuff unless the credit crunch has gone up another couple of notches.

Anybody got the heads up on whether or not Tomb of Dracula will be out before Christmas??... it sort of strikes me that it would be a good winter read.

[Beast]

Will be buying the Captain Britain stuff unless the credit crunch has gone up another couple of notches.

Anybody got the heads up on whether or not Tomb of Dracula will be out before Christmas??... it sort of strikes me that it would be a good winter read.
Tomb of Dracula and Elektra are both out this coming Wednesday.

[jackdaw53]

Beast. Thanks... that was fast, seems like I only posed the question about 5 seconds ago.
Cheers, Jack

[RedRonin]

I'm still pissed off at this:
Joe, you're the reason I started reading comics again after a six-year break. I'm super-excited to be reading comics again!

I know you don't oversee the trade paperback department, but maybe you can answer this question. Are there any plans to put things like the New X-Men Omnibus and the Alias Omnibus and some of the older oversized hardcovers back in print, or am I forced to endlessly search eBay?

JQ: How's it going, Bryan? Glad we brought you back to the fold.

Look for new versions of the Morrison run of New X-Men already on shelves in TPB. As for Alias, 2009 should see some new printings. but you've got to snatch the Omnibus up when they come out, as they don't last long on shelves.

Then a couple weeks later:

2) Any chance we might get a reprint of the Alias Omnibus?

JQ: 2) Unfortunately the answer to that is "no" for now.

:evilangry: :evilangry: :evilangry: :evilangry:

[Will.S]

:evilangry: :evilangry: :evilangry: :evilangry:
I just said "f**k it" and bought all the soft cover editions of Alias.

Marvel's collections department is very wishy washy with what they choose to reprint.

[The Sword Is Drawn]

I'm sure it will surprise you all to know that I'll be picking up the Captain Britain Omnibus. Interesting choice of Issues though. I'm sure it will sadden quite a few to hear that the earlier few years of continuity are missing, the Spider-man Team-Up and the Black Knight/Captain Britain stories also. But, of course, you will be able to pick up the trades which Panini are printing which do/will reprint them, through Amazon if you're in the states.

Are these solicits off Marvel.com, Beast?

[RolandJP]

Captain Britain By Alan Moore & Alan Davis Omnibus HC (Hardcover) - $99.99
by Alan Davis (Artist, Author), Paul Neary (Artist, Author), Alan Moore (Author), Dave Thorpe (Author), Michael Carlin (Author), Steve Craddock (Author), Mike Collins (Author), Jamie Delano (Author), Chris Claremont (Author)

One of the Marvel Universe's most staggering sagas from two of Britain's most remarkable writers, reprinted in total for the first time! Captain Britain fights to save a universe...and fails! But a single reality is small change in the game Merlyn's playing against Mad Jim Jaspers, who's rewriting reality so he's the center of the universe! Worlds collide, heroes and villains die, and Captain Britain's beside himself - except when he's fighting himself...to the death! Featuring the first appearances of the metamorphic Meggan, Opal Luna Saturnyne, the Captain Britain Corps, and more! Plus: Psylocke joins the X-Men, and the X-Men join Captain Britain on a cosmic quest into the secrets of life and death! The fiendish Fury, the horrific Horde, and the malevolent Mojo are only a few of the adversaries who await within! Also guest-starring the New Mutants and Captain America! Collects Marvel Super-Heroes (UK) #377-388, The Daredevils (UK) #1-11, Captain America #305-306, Mighty World of Marvel (UK) #7-16, Captain Britain (UK) #1-14, New Mutants Annual #2, and Uncanny X-Men Annual #11.

Hardcover: 672 pages
Publisher: Marvel Comics (April 1 2009)

I hope this isnt an april fools joke :tongue: Me want!

[Beast]

Are these solicits off Marvel.com, Beast?
Nope. From Amazon. Which is why the dates are subject to change.

[The Confessor]

I'll most probably be getting the X-Men Omnibus Volume 1at some point but the next two essential omnibus purchases for me will be both the Secret Wars and Secret Wars II ones. I'm really looking forward to those.

[CaptainCanada]

I'll definitely get the Captain Britain Omnibus, if only for the Moore stories, which I've never read and are so rarely locatable. Not really interested in any of the others.

Still waiting for Uncanny X-Men volume 2.

[Greg Anderson]

Still no Christopher Priest Black Panther omnibus? Not interested then.

[Beast]

Still no Christopher Priest Black Panther omnibus? Not interested then.
If/When they do an Omnibus, it wouldn't likely be until there's a movie.

And it would most likely contain older material, such as the Jungle Action stories.

[Maestro]

Be sure to buy the Punisher omnibus so they can hurry up and make a Punisher MAX omnibus!

[Greg Anderson]

If/When they do an Omnibus, it wouldn't likely be until there's a movie.

And it would most likely contain older material, such as the Jungle Action stories.

Yeah, I can see something like that happening and understand it happening. But damn, I'm sure there are many people out there who are interested in that run, especially due to the fact that only two trades were released and there are many other issues, tons, correct? And I'm dying to read those. (sighs) :frown:

[Babylon23]

I'm sure it will sadden quite a few to hear that the earlier few years of continuity are missing, the Spider-man Team-Up and the Black Knight/Captain Britain stories also.


While it's a shame the earlier stuff isn't getting reprinted, the Omnibus is announced as Captain Britain by Alan Moore & Alan Davis, so the chosen issues make sense. Personally, I'm just glad to see the Dave Thorpe and Jamie Delano issues included in this omnibus. The old Alan Moore Captain Britain trade really did jump in mid-story, leaving out Thorpe and Davis early developmental work that established a lot of the elements Moore worked with.

The post-Moore stuff is excellent and hasn't been reprinted in decades. I still have my old Captain Britain trade, but I've read it so many times that it's starting to come apart. Can't wait to get the whole series in HC.

If/When they do an Omnibus, it wouldn't likely be until there's a movie.

And it would most likely contain older material, such as the Jungle Action stories.

The Jungle Action story really does need to be reprinted. It's definitely one of Marvel's unsung classics. I've been hoping for at least a "Classics" trade reprint, but to date all Marvel has done is the later Kirby work.

[jarrod]

CB is HOTT, Wolvie is LOL and X-Men is ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.

Where's my second Uncanny Omnibus damn it?!

[RedRonin]

Still no Christopher Priest Black Panther omnibus? Not interested then.
Probably not going to ever happen.

I could do with just the rest of the series being put into trades. Hopefully, Panini can come through with something along those lines.

[The Sword Is Drawn]

Nope. From Amazon. Which is why the dates are subject to change.

Ah ha. Thanks, Beast. I'll check that out.

While it's a shame the earlier stuff isn't getting reprinted, the Omnibus is announced as Captain Britain by Alan Moore & Alan Davis, so the chosen issues make sense. Personally, I'm just glad to see the Dave Thorpe and Jamie Delano issues included in this omnibus. The old Alan Moore Captain Britain trade really did jump in mid-story, leaving out Thorpe and Davis early developmental work that established a lot of the elements Moore worked with.

Totally. Thorpe never gets the credit he deserves for those. So it basically looks like this volume will collect everything from after the Black Knight and Captain Britain stories in Hulk comic right up to the start of Excalibur. That's a lot of good continuity. It also doesn't tread on Panini's toes with their earlier reprint trades.

More neatly, of course, it prints every appearance outside of Excalibur of Brian wearing the Davis designed costume - the costume most people associate with the character. Everything before this period is the Red Lion costume, and as Panini continue to collect those issue both win out.

The post-Moore stuff is excellent and hasn't been reprinted in decades. I still have my old Captain Britain trade, but I've read it so many times that it's starting to come apart. Can't wait to get the whole series in HC.

Yes, the late 80s 'Before Excalibur... Captain Britain!' trade suffered from being printed on the paper it was. Mine too is quite battered. I'm perfectly willing to pay £50-60 to have this all collected in one place, and with a decent size ratio.

[Beast]

Both the Captain Britain and X-Men Omniboos were listed as pre-orders in this month's previews.

Posting the official solicits with the updated release lists here.

THE X-MEN OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC
Written by STAN LEE & ROY THOMAS
Penciled by JACK KIRBY, JAY GAVIN, WERNER ROTH & JACK SPARLING
Covers by JACK KIRBY & ALEX ROSS

In 1963 the slow boil of the Marvel super-hero revolution exploded in a full eruption with a slate of new heroic adventurers that redefined comic-book adventure forever. Joining the Fantastic Four, the Amazing Spider-Man, Ant-Man, Hulk, Thor, Iron Man and Dr. Strange came the Avengers and an odd sister book featuring a weird assortment of brand new characters: Cyclops, the Beast, Iceman, the Angel, Marvel Girl, and the mysteriously-named Professor X. They were the X-Men, and little did anyone know that they would come to take the comic book business by storm. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby billed their new creations “The Strangest Super-Heroes of All!” and while their mutant powers were certainly weird, the binding concept of this band of heroes, a group feared, hunted and hated because the of prejudice of their fellow man was pure Marvel relevance, striking at the heart of Civil Rights battles of the time. So join us as we collect in this massive, painstakingly restored, archival volume as we recount the earliest adventures of the world’s most-famous super-hero team as they encounter for the very first time their nemesis Magneto, the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, the Juggernaut, Ka-Zar and the Savage Land, Master Mold and the Sentinels, and many more of Marvel’s greatest heroes and villains. Supplemented with a bevy of behind-the-scenes bonus material, critical and historical essays, and original artwork, this volume is a bona fide must-have for each and every X-addict! Collecting THE X-MEN #1-31.

768 PGS./All Ages ...$99.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-2958-5

Jack Kirby Cover: http://www.newsarama.com/preview_images/marvelnew/jan09/xmen_omni_v1_hc.jpg

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CAPTAIN BRITAIN BY ALAN MOORE & ALAN DAVIS OMNIBUS HC
Written by ALAN MOORE, ALAN DAVIS, DAVE THORPE, PAUL NEARY, MICHAEL CARLIN, STEVE CRADDOCK, MIKE COLLINS, JAMIE DELANO & CHRIS CLAREMONT
Penciled by ALAN DAVIS & PAUL NEARY
Covers by ALAN DAVIS

One of the Marvel Universe's most staggering sagas from two of Britain's most remarkable writers, reprinted in total for the first time! Captain Britain fights to save a universe...and fails! But a single reality is small change in the game Merlyn’s playing against Mad Jim Jaspers, who's rewriting reality so he's the center of the universe! Worlds collide, heroes and villains die, and Captain Britain's beside himself — except when he's fighting himself...to the death! Featuring the first appearances of the metamorphic Meggan, Opal Luna Saturnyne, the Captain Britain Corps, and more! Plus: Psylocke joins the X-Men, and the X-Men join Captain Britain on a cosmic quest into the secrets of life and death! The fiendish Fury, the horrific Horde and the malevolent Mojo are only a few of the adversaries who await within! Also guest-starring the New Mutants and Captain America! Collecting MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (UK) #377-388, THE DAREDEVILS (UK) #1-11, CAPTAIN AMERICA #305-306, MIGHTY WORLD OF MARVEL (UK) #7-16, CAPTAIN BRITAIN (UK) #1-14, NEW MUTANTS ANNUAL #2 and UNCANNY X-MEN ANNUAL #11.
680 PGS./Rated T+ ...$99.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-3760-3

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DM Cover: http://www.newsarama.com/preview_images/marvelnew/jan09/capbamad_omni_dm_cvr.jpg

Captain Britain by Alan Moore Omnibus & Davis Variant (On-Sale 3/4/2009)
The X-Men Omnibus Vol. 1 HC & Variant (On-Sale 3/18/2009)

[Babylon23]

It's interesting to see that Captain America 305-306 is being included in the Omnibus. This is a little known appearance by Brian that predates his X-Men appearances. IIRC, Paul Neary illustrated those issues.