Marvel Omnibus/Oversized Hardcover Discussion Part IV

[Kakaroach]

Hey, a heads-up: There are DOCA omnibuses on eBay for as cheap as $64, which is cheaper than cover. I had no idea this one was OOP. Wow, surprised it isn't as hot as Brubaker DDs.

Yeah, but thats still a little out of my price range. Although if its there in a month I'll be jumping on it.

A set of all three Brubaker Cap omnibuses sold recently for $100. Now, I wish I'd bought it. Arrrrrrggghhhh!

Are you serious!? Can't believe you didn't jump all over that. Buying all three separate is gonna cost me a freaking fortune.

[DonEMC]

Yeah, but thats still a little out of my price range. Although if its there in a month I'll be jumping on it.

Are you serious!? Can't believe you didn't jump all over that. Buying all three separate is gonna cost me a freaking fortune.

Being patient and diligent always pays off. I finally found a copy of the red and black Miller DD omnibus for a price I was willing to pay this week. I didn't jump at the first one that came available. I waited and kept checking eBay and finally I found an affordable copy.
Here's the key: These are not unique items. There are thousands of copies out there, so, eventually, there will be another copy that will pop up for sale at an affordable price.

[studioremark]

I know we've talked about Marvel Premiere Classics DM variants on here before, so I'm going to say this: Avengers: West Coast -- Lost in Space-Time is limited to just 372 copies. Other than a few Marvel Masterworks X-Men second printings, I don't think you'll get any more LIMITED than that.

Tales of Wonder has several of those 372 copoies for sale on eBay for what is essentially half-price after shipping ($18 total on a $34.99 cover price).

[DonEMC]

Tales of Wonder has several of those 372 copoies for sale on eBay for what is essentially half-price after shipping ($18 total on a $34.99 cover price).

Yes, I know. I bought a copy. I wonder if that is a price glitch.

[Captain Planet]

Why not make X-men vs Avengers an Omnibus rather than a OHC?

That's interesting. Would that be the first time something is released straight from floppy to omni? I can't think of anything else that didn't have a tpb or HC of some sort released first.

[AstonishingXMan]

I know we've talked about Marvel Premiere Classics DM variants on here before, so I'm going to say this: Avengers: West Coast -- Lost in Space-Time is limited to just 372 copies. Other than a few Marvel Masterworks X-Men second printings, I don't think you'll get any more LIMITED than that.

Captain America: American Nightmare DM Edition

335 copies

Edit: And by just talking about it, I finally caved. New sealed one is on the way via to my house new for $22.90 shipped from Ebay (standard is $6 on Amazon). Ah well, it'll be a curious rarity until they dip lower, I guess.

With that said, it does not speak well for the overall sales of these MPC editions (you'll notice on Amazon, they tend to be in "only ___ remaining" mode very quickly) so for us, the collector, the chances of getting MPCs for dirt cheap falls significantly. Well, the "bordered" variants anyway, which I collect (and look cool on the shelf).

Used to be 1500 variants printed, let alone the standards.

Now we're seeing like 400-500 for more obscure books (X-Force, West Coast, Dr. Strange) and dipping into the 300s.

[Omnibus]

That's interesting. Would that be the first time something is released straight from floppy to omni? I can't think of anything else that didn't have a tpb or HC of some sort released first.

Very true, but if you are going to release it as an OHC first at $75, might as well make it an Omnibus.

[studioremark]

Captain America: American Nightmare DM Edition

335 copies

Edit: And by just talking about it, I finally caved. New sealed one is on the way via to my house new for $22.90 shipped from Ebay (standard is $6 on Amazon). Ah well, it'll be a curious rarity until they dip lower, I guess.

With that said, it does not speak well for the overall sales of these MPC editions (you'll notice on Amazon, they tend to be in "only ___ remaining" mode very quickly) so for us, the collector, the chances of getting MPCs for dirt cheap falls significantly. Well, the "bordered" variants anyway, which I collect (and look cool on the shelf).

Used to be 1500 variants printed, let alone the standards.

Now we're seeing like 400-500 for more obscure books (X-Force, West Coast, Dr. Strange) and dipping into the 300s.

With the price increases on the MPCs bumping them up to $39.99 this fall, I have to wonder how much longer that line can last. It is a shame too, as I like both the variety of the line and also the fact that, in a few cases, they've tried to have complete runs on titles going. At the same time though, they have peppered it with a lot of stinkers and whereas I'm inclined to pick them up in the $5-$15 range online or at conventions, those opportunities would seem to be getting less common as the cover price rises.

[DonEMC]

Captain America: American Nightmare DM Edition

335 copies

Edit: And by just talking about it, I finally caved. New sealed one is on the way via to my house new for $22.90 shipped from Ebay (standard is $6 on Amazon). Ah well, it'll be a curious rarity until they dip lower, I guess.

With that said, it does not speak well for the overall sales of these MPC editions (you'll notice on Amazon, they tend to be in "only ___ remaining" mode very quickly) so for us, the collector, the chances of getting MPCs for dirt cheap falls significantly. Well, the "bordered" variants anyway, which I collect (and look cool on the shelf).

Used to be 1500 variants printed, let alone the standards.

Now we're seeing like 400-500 for more obscure books (X-Force, West Coast, Dr. Strange) and dipping into the 300s.

I think the regular versions aren't ordered much higher than the variants, though. It's just that Marvel doesn't advertise how low the print runs are for the regular versions.

[AstonishingXMan]

Yeah, those old MPC could be found pretty easily cheap. Now it's a pain, they go OOP too quickly.

I wonder if AWC: Zodiac Attack or Deathlok will fall below the 335 mark.

[CrazyOldHermit]

I just wish I had been able to get the Iron Monger MPC. For a while I was waiting for a collection of that story to come out, then I forgot about it and now I can't buy it. Pain in the ass.

[actionjackson2099]

I held off too long the Wolverine omnibus at CGN. It's up to $129 now, guess I won't be getting it. I hate how they raise the prices of oop items. They even have tpbs for outrageous prices the Daredevil bendis uc 2 is $70.

[DrGregatron]

I held off too long the Wolverine omnibus at CGN. It's up to $129 now, guess I won't be getting it. I hate how they raise the prices of oop items. They even have tpbs for outrageous prices the Daredevil bendis uc 2 is $70.

That had to have happened is the last couple days, because last time I checked it was like $79 or $80,

[CrazyOldHermit]

I held off too long the Wolverine omnibus at CGN. It's up to $129 now, guess I won't be getting it. I hate how they raise the prices of oop items. They even have tpbs for outrageous prices the Daredevil bendis uc 2 is $70.

This is a good lesson to learn: Never hold off. You never know when what you've been waiting for will slip through your fingers.

[NZ_InFerno]

Wow that Wolverine Omnibus sure is up in price, Im guessing it's OOP now? I remember seeing it available for so long at well under cover price. Could it be that the Marvel clear out at Diamond has stopped that "endless" supply?