DC Hardcover Discussion Thread (Absolutes, Omnibuses, Deluxes, etc)

[Batman9]

Mostly "unknowns" like Booster Gold, Ralph Dibny, Animal Man, Adam Strange, Renee Montoya, etc. 52 is absolutely phenomenal, I enjoyed every bit of it.

I like Ralph, not too familiar with the others. Well, I knew Renee during her Gotham days
How would you rank it against the IC omni?

[ER Prest]

I like Ralph, not too familiar with the others. Well, I knew Renee during her Gotham days
How would you rank it against the IC omni?

Better. 52 is phenomenal. Giffen, Johns, Morrison, Rucka, Waid. You really can't get better than that.

[RoughNTumble]

just pre-ordered absolute batman and robin and absolute blackest night

any word on whether the binding will be sewn? I hope I don't regret this.

[ER Prest]

just pre-ordered absolute batman and robin and absolute blackest night

any word on whether the binding will be sewn? I hope I don't regret this.

Why would they be glued? DC has never had a glued absolute. Ever.

[RoughNTumble]

whatever they did to absolute justice, the gutter loss is just unacceptable

and absolute sandman volume 2 and 3 have glue that's starting to come apart and the pages are coming out

[Batman9]

just pre-ordered absolute batman and robin and absolute blackest night

any word on whether the binding will be sewn? I hope I don't regret this.

DC Absolute's are always sewn. DC making them glued would be a change akin to Kobe passing the ball.

[Batman9]

whatever they did to absolute justice, the gutter loss is just unacceptable

and absolute sandman volume 2 and 3 have glue that's starting to come apart and the pages are coming out

What's up with your sig dude? Do people normally make jokes about your grandparents?

[TomSlick]

Better. 52 is phenomenal. Giffen, Johns, Morrison, Rucka, Waid. You really can't get better than that.

Yeah it was much smoother than IC and should be considered the blue print for how superstar writers get together and put out a comic. I think the crew - while they are all talented - that worked on Avengers Vs. X-Men should take some notes.

[Batman9]

Yeah it was much smoother than IC and should be considered the blue print for how superstar writers get together and put out a comic. I think the crew - while they are all talented - that worked on Avengers Vs. X-Men should take some notes.

I haven't read Avengers vs. X-Men, but wasn't it received poorly critically? I mean, obviously that would succeed commercially though.

And IC, oh noes, Earth 2 Superman! How could you?

[ER Prest]

whatever they did to absolute justice, the gutter loss is just unacceptable

and absolute sandman volume 2 and 3 have glue that's starting to come apart and the pages are coming out

I don't have the absolute justice, so I can't comment. However, my absolute sandman 2 and 3 are sewn and holding up fabulously, as are 1,4,5 and the rest of my absolutes. Even my first print absolute hush from 2005. Have there been production errors for some books? Probably, but I've yet to have an issue with any of my absolutes

[Batman9]

I don't have the absolute justice, so I can't comment. However, my absolute sandman 2 and 3 are sewn and holding up fabulously, as are 1,4,5 and the rest of my absolutes. Even my first print absolute hush from 2005. Have there been production errors for some books? Probably, but I've yet to have an issue with any of my absolutes

Do I remember correctly that you said you have 30 Absolutes?

[ER Prest]

Do I remember correctly that you said you have 30 Absolutes?

34 absolutes or absolute type books as of now, 18 of which are DC/Vertigo books.

[ER Prest]

Yeah it was much smoother than IC and should be considered the blue print for how superstar writers get together and put out a comic. I think the crew - while they are all talented - that worked on Avengers Vs. X-Men should take some notes.

It should be the blue print for multiple writer books, weekly series, and superhero stories in general!

[Batman9]

34 absolutes or absolute type books as of now, 18 of which are DC/Vertigo books.

Impressive. I hope to come somewhere near that, one day!
@TomSlick, just realize I misread your post, you were actually saying that AvX's crew could take notes, not be the basis of which notes are taken, my bad on that one.

[smokeysabear]

I like Ralph, not too familiar with the others. Well, I knew Renee during her Gotham days
How would you rank it against the IC omni?

52 is probably my favorite DC "event." (in that it was the collaborative product of many creators, had a set course to run, though maybe it's not a typical "event")

It's been a little while since I've read IC, but I do remember enjoying it immensely. 52 though...man it's just perfect. It brings a smile to my face just thinking about it. 4 writers coming together, all weaving individual threads, making one beautiful comic together. When the pieces start falling into place...wow.