The Starman Omnibus is really nice!

[Brandon191]

I'm really excited to read this, I've been putting off buying the trades for a long time just for this. I was expecting it to be an oversized omnibus though.

[FredC]

How much is it?

I started reading some of a friend's a while back, but I never got around to finishing it (not for lack of liking it, but having the series there put in front of me... it was almost intimidating trying to find the time to read it all).

[Blandy vs Terrorism]

50 bucks cover price.

[Ryan_ZOOM_Turner]

It isn't oversized though?

[Doc Randy]

How thick is the book? What is the paper like?

[Brandon191]

It isn't oversized though?

Nope.

[Brandon191]

How thick is the book? What is the paper like?

The paper is nice. Not at all alike the Fourth World omnibus'.

[Matt O'Keefe]

It seems pretty overpriced. $50 for 15 issues, and not even oversized? Ouch. Still buying it because there's no other option, though

[Brandon191]

It seems pretty overpriced. $50 for 15 issues, and not even oversized? Ouch. Still buying it because there's no other option, though

It collects #0-16.

[DAVE]

Just ordered this and Absolute Sandman vol 3, from Amazon.

[John Drake]

It collects #0-16.

I think it's a fair price. That's 17 issues, which would be $50.83 if you bought it in singles (well, with current prices).

[Rod Nunley]

When did yours come in? I ordered mine from DCBS and am jonesing bad for it to get here?

[Brandon191]

When did yours come in? I ordered mine from DCBS and am jonesing bad for it to get here?

I got it from the shop today.

[Afny]

I'm the friend Fred borrowed Starman from (and I'm back to the benbo, apparently). Being a huge fan of Starman, this caught my eye, but I can't bring myself to spend 50 dollars on 17 issues of a book I get an entire run of for around 80. I'm really glad to see a release for it though, as the trades seem to be hard to find. This definitely needs to make the rounds again.

[cmoney]

Shit, I was hoping it was oversized. Oh well, I didn't pay $50 on DCBS. :)

[Michael John Wheeler]

I have to wait for amazon to send it, but I'm getting it for $33.

I've never read it before, so I'm buying it blind just because of how much the board loves it.

[Rod Nunley]

I have to wait for amazon to send it, but I'm getting it for $33.

I've never read it before, so I'm buying it blind just because of how much the board loves it.

This is one that will not let you down. It's a damn fine book.

[Brandon191]

I have to wait for amazon to send it, but I'm getting it for $33.

I've never read it before, so I'm buying it blind just because of how much the board loves it.

I was trying to decide wether or not to order this or the Bendis DD omnibus online. I went with the DD omnibus and only paid $17 for it because I had a gift card.

[Roger]

just ordered it for $30.00 shipped.....

[Ziolko]

I was going to buy it but I already have all the original issues. :)

[charlie]

I was going to buy it but I already have all the original issues. :)

So do I, but I am upgrading my floppies to HC's, if I like the quality of the collected editions. I have been holding off on ordering this one since I knew it was not oversized, but I think I will go ahead and bite the bullet based on what folks are saying here.

[Darth Kramer]

I am so stoked that this is finally out and people can start reading this awesome series. And hey, if lots of people are listening, maybe my Starman podcast will get a few more listeners!!!

[Roger]

I am so stoked that this is finally out and people can start reading this awesome series. And hey, if lots of people are listening, maybe my Starman podcast will get a few more listeners!!!

hmmmm
i'll have to check it out....

[Bill Nolan]

I have all the originals (well, except for the Batman/Hellboy/Starman series), but I ordered this anyway. It was 1/2-off at DCBS. Gonna try to get the rest of them 1/2 off, too. No rush, so I can be patient. Beats buying the incomplete trades or having a bunch of comics in long boxes in my basement. Or paying even more $ to have them custom bound myself.

[Darth Kramer]

I'm still mulling about whether I want to pick this up or not. I know that I do because it's BEAUTIFUL, but also, I already own all the issues. The one thing I have heard is that The Shade's Journals aren't included with their original issues, they will be included in chunks, as will the one-shots, but hey, that's a small complaint. At least they're being collected.

[charlie]

I'm still mulling about whether I want to pick this up or not. I know that I do because it's BEAUTIFUL, but also, I already own all the issues. The one thing I have heard is that The Shade's Journals aren't included with their original issues, they will be included in chunks, as will the one-shots, but hey, that's a small complaint. At least they're being collected.

OK, that is good news. I don't mind if the journals are with the original issues or not. Welcome to the board, BTW!

[kylethoreau]

I have to wait for amazon to send it, but I'm getting it for $33.

I've never read it before, so I'm buying it blind just because of how much the board loves it.


I did the same thing you did and you will be pleased with it I think.

[kylethoreau]

I am so stoked that this is finally out and people can start reading this awesome series. And hey, if lots of people are listening, maybe my Starman podcast will get a few more listeners!!!

dude when is it? and what's the link?

[Darth Kramer]

OK, that is good news. I don't mind if the journals are with the original issues or not. Welcome to the board, BTW!

Thanks, Charlie!!!


dude when is it? and what's the link?

It's part of a network called The Readerfeed (thereaderfeed.blogspot.com), but you can find my show directly at http://theshadesjournal.blogspot.com. I just recorded episode 4 and it should be up sometime in the next couple days. Thanks for the interest!

[dEnny!]

It seems pretty overpriced. $50 for 15 issues, and not even oversized? Ouch. Still buying it because there's no other option, though

I paid $25 through DCBS and each subsequent volume should be $30 through them since they offer 40% discounts.

37% off at www.instocktrades.com - $31.49 and orders over $50 get free shipping, which is what you were expecting to pay anyway so essentially you now you get a free book or two.

http://www.instocktrades.com/product.aspx?id=8c&pid=7454

[tstrapac]

This months DCBS shipment cannot get here fast enough..

[DaveCummings]

I picked it up and it is one very nice book. I loved it.

[Servo106]

does it have the shades journals?

[Whirlwindx]

Those Iron Man and and Hulk Omnibus are kicking my ass. I should get this at some point since people keep raving about them. I'm trying not to buy that many extra trades right now though until I get my backlog under control, 35 trades to go but things like this keep making it hard to do.

I thought it might be oversized but I guess it would be over $50 then. I was a little concerned about the paper, as long as it's not the Fourth World kind. Glossy or dull? I would assume it's a glued spine too.

[JHester]

This months DCBS shipment cannot get here fast enough..

Seconded!

[Generic Poster]

I've got the singles, and am still torn on this. I'm not usually a double-dipper. Does it have the Shade's Journal text pieces (or did they not start until after 16)? I'm pretty sure the trades lacked these.

[Darth Kramer]

I have heard from someone who has already picked it up that said this volume doesn't contain any of the Shade's Journal text pieces, but does say they will be collected in a later volume. It's a bummer they're not included with the issue they ran in, but as long as they're collected it's fine with me. I mean hell, those tell most of the story of the Starman of 1951.

[PeterSparker]

I have all the originals (well, except for the Batman/Hellboy/Starman series), but I ordered this anyway. It was 1/2-off at DCBS. Gonna try to get the rest of them 1/2 off, too. No rush, so I can be patient. Beats buying the incomplete trades or having a bunch of comics in long boxes in my basement. Or paying even more $ to have them custom bound myself.

It's been that line of thinking that kept me from even giving this series a shot to begin with. I always hoped it would come out collected in HC form, so I just found other stuff to keep my interest in the meantime and waited it out.

So glad I did, and now I can't wait to dive in!!!!!

[DAVE]

It's been that line of thinking that kept me from even giving this series a shot to begin with. I always hoped it would come out collected in HC form, so I just found other stuff to keep my interest in the meantime and waited it out.

So glad I did, and now I can't wait to dive in!!!!!

I think you'll love it.

[Brandon191]

Those Iron Man and and Hulk Omnibus are kicking my ass. I should get this at some point since people keep raving about them. I'm trying not to buy that many extra trades right now though until I get my backlog under control, 35 trades to go but things like this keep making it hard to do.

I thought it might be oversized but I guess it would be over $50 then. I was a little concerned about the paper, as long as it's not the Fourth World kind. Glossy or dull? I would assume it's a glued spine too.

It's glossy paper and I think the spine is glued.

[XXXenophile]

I have heard from someone who has already picked it up that said this volume doesn't contain any of the Shade's Journal text pieces, but does say they will be collected in a later volume. It's a bummer they're not included with the issue they ran in, but as long as they're collected it's fine with me. I mean hell, those tell most of the story of the Starman of 1951.

Someone on comicbloc.com who said they work for DC Collected Editions said they're putting the Shade journal entries together in another volume since they tell one complete story and they don't need people hunting around 2 pages at a time.

They also said the Shade Showcase stories should be in Vol 2 and Batman/Hellboy/Starman should be in Vol 4.

The more I hear about this, the more I think of getting this version of the series rather than getting someone's complete run off Ebay.

[Afny]

Having read it in singles format, it's certainly appealing to have all the side-stories collected somewhere official, but I think compacting the Shade's journal pieces is a big mistake. Part of the reason I loved the journal entries so much was their slow journey in to The Shade's psyche as Starman's main story progressed. Sure, the plot isn't relevant, but it helps build up The Shade's mystique as a character. They were written as diary entries, and to be honest, will likely read in a tedious manner when collected.

[Gavin]

Someone on comicbloc.com who said they work for DC Collected Editions said they're putting the Shade journal entries together in another volume since they tell one complete story and they don't need people hunting around 2 pages at a time.

They also said the Shade Showcase stories should be in Vol 2 and Batman/Hellboy/Starman should be in Vol 4.

The more I hear about this, the more I think of getting this version of the series rather than getting someone's complete run off Ebay.

Sweet!

[dEnny!]

Having read it in singles format, it's certainly appealing to have all the side-stories collected somewhere official, but I think compacting the Shade's journal pieces is a big mistake. Part of the reason I loved the journal entries so much was their slow journey in to The Shade's psyche as Starman's main story progressed. Sure, the plot isn't relevant, but it helps build up The Shade's mystique as a character. They were written as diary entries, and to be honest, will likely read in a tedious manner when collected.

I liked the small regular chunks, but I can also see how it would be nice to have them all in one volume so that you can read it through without worries of forgetting what was said in the Journals between volumes. As long as they collect all the material...I'm happy.

[DaveCummings]

Someone on comicbloc.com who said they work for DC Collected Editions said they're putting the Shade journal entries together in another volume since they tell one complete story and they don't need people hunting around 2 pages at a time.

They also said the Shade Showcase stories should be in Vol 2 and Batman/Hellboy/Starman should be in Vol 4.

The more I hear about this, the more I think of getting this version of the series rather than getting someone's complete run off Ebay.

WHAT!?!?! They're finally collecting Batman/Hellboy/Starman!?!?!! Kickass!!!!

[Evan the Shaggy]

So they're collecting all of Starman in these omnibii until the whole series is collected?

[dEnny!]

So they're collecting all of Starman in these omnibii until the whole series is collected?

OH YEAH!

[Evan the Shaggy]

OH YEAH!

Nice. I have all the trades already, but wouldn't mind picking these up once its all collected.

[Dood Lee]

It's glossy paper and I think the spine is glued.

I'm pretty sure this is sewn. The pages open up, and you can actually see the individual signatures when looking down at the spine from the top of the book.

[majorjoe23]

Nice. I have all the trades already, but wouldn't mind picking these up once its all collected.

I had all the trades, but the fact they they're missing a few issues and this will include the Starman/Batman/Hellboy made me sell them and switch over to this.

[Michael Wagner]

All of the shades journals will be together in one collection. They will have the Starman/Batman/Hellboy, Showcase, Shade Mini and Girlfrenzy in later volumes.

[Humphrey_Lee]

Someone on comicbloc.com who said they work for DC Collected Editions said they're putting the Shade journal entries together in another volume since they tell one complete story and they don't need people hunting around 2 pages at a time.

They also said the Shade Showcase stories should be in Vol 2 and Batman/Hellboy/Starman should be in Vol 4.

The more I hear about this, the more I think of getting this version of the series rather than getting someone's complete run off Ebay.

Yeah, that's why I went for the double dip on these despite my trades. It sucks that it's not oversized, but it's supposed to included EVERYTHING. The Shade mini, the Showcase stories, the 80 Page Giant, and the Hellboy/Batman issues. It'll be so nice to have that all just lined up in a row of books.

[Humphrey_Lee]

Is InStockTrades ready to go with this thing BTW? Because Amazon is still quoting a ship date not until fucking June 10th, but if InStock has it right now then I'll cancel that and order it with them to hopefully be shipped by Monday. I just want to finally have this damn thing in my hands...

[dEnny!]

Is InStockTrades ready to go with this thing BTW? Because Amazon is still quoting a ship date not until fucking June 10th, but if InStock has it right now then I'll cancel that and order it with them to hopefully be shipped by Monday. I just want to finally have this damn thing in my hands...

Instock has it on hand and ready for order. They don't place items on their website unless they are ready to ship. I'm holding off on my instock order until next week so I can include Monster Zoo.

[Humphrey_Lee]

Instock has it on hand and ready for order. They don't place items on their website unless they are ready to ship. I'm holding off on my instock order until next week so I can include Monster Zoo.

Cool, thanks Denny. I'm definitely going to switch up now since I still have a Walking Dead HC I can add to the order. Amazon is moving much slower on stuff these days I'm noticing. They're going out of their way to combine shipments even if you don't want them to. Last night I had to go through and turn one order into five, otherwise they weren't going to ship anything I had on my list until fucking August when the Bendis DD Omnibus hit. Fucking sad.

[Brandon191]

The Starman Omnibus was featured on G4TV's Fresh Ink.

http://www.g4tv.com/attackoftheshow/freshink/61693/Buffy-Black-Adam-and-Starman.html

[Ryan Walsh]

Okay, I'm looking at my incomplete Starman trade collection and thinking it's time to pick up the omnibus. It's looking like you guys like the omnibus better than the trades, so is this a good idea you think?

[Lab-Rat]

Okay, I'm looking at my incomplete Starman trade collection and thinking it's time to pick up the omnibus. It's looking like you guys like the omnibus better than the trades, so is this a good idea you think?


Never read the book in singles. Never read any of the previous trades. However, the first Omnibus book is just amazing. I honestly can't wait for them to release more volumes so I can own and read those as well.

[Ryan Walsh]

Never read the book in singles. Never read any of the previous trades. However, the first Omnibus book is just amazing. I honestly can't wait for them to release more volumes so I can own and read those as well.

Thank you for enabling my crippling reading habit! Buying now...

[Simps]

Okay, I'm looking at my incomplete Starman trade collection and thinking it's time to pick up the omnibus. It's looking like you guys like the omnibus better than the trades, so is this a good idea you think?
The paper, extras, and presentation are all better with the Omnibus. And you can't go wrong with Instocktrades.com's price.

My copy was made even sweeter on Friday when Tony Harris sketched a Jack Knight inside. I was also psyched to hear he is indeed doing new wraparound covers for all the volumes, keeping a similar theme with the borders, etc.

[Ryan Walsh]

The paper, extras, and presentation are all better with the Omnibus. And you can't go wrong with Instocktrades.com's price.

My copy was made even sweeter on Friday when Tony Harris sketched a Jack Knight inside. I was also psyched to hear he is indeed doing new wraparound covers for all the volumes, keeping a similar theme with the borders, etc.

Well, I may never get a Tony Harris sketch, so this'll have to do. I went with a ebay store, got it for under $30 with shipping. I'm just hoping the quality's what they promise it is.

[Artie Pink]

These are amazing comics, they really meant a lot to me when they were coming out new.

But the Omnibus is pretty much a rip-off. 17 non-oversized issues, and they're missing content, for $50 list?

I have higher hopes for this week's hardcover of Grant Morrison's JLA - 10 issues, oversized, and $30 list.

Not sure how the same company can be so schizophrenic about their collected editions.

[Gavin]

These are amazing comics, they really meant a lot to me when they were coming out new.

But the Omnibus is pretty much a rip-off. 17 non-oversized issues, and they're missing content, for $50 list?

I have higher hopes for this week's hardcover of Grant Morrison's JLA - 10 issues, oversized, and $30 list.

Not sure how the same company can be so schizophrenic about their collected editions.

It has the word "Omnibus" in the title. That's easily worth $20.

[Artie Pink]

It has the word "Omnibus" in the title. That's easily worth $20.


:lol: I'm surprised DC didn't throw in a slipcase (with peeling paper) and charge an extra $25 bucks!

[Gavin]

:lol: I'm surprised DC didn't throw in a slipcase (with peeling paper) and charge an extra $25 bucks!

Would you like a job in the DC trade department?

[Lab-Rat]

These are amazing comics, they really meant a lot to me when they were coming out new.

But the Omnibus is pretty much a rip-off. 17 non-oversized issues, and they're missing content, for $50 list?

I have higher hopes for this week's hardcover of Grant Morrison's JLA - 10 issues, oversized, and $30 list.

Not sure how the same company can be so schizophrenic about their collected editions.

What content are they missing? just curious cause having bought the Omnibus, I felt that I got more than my money's worth with what I purchased.

[sharp1]

I think he's referring to the omission of Shades Journal. Those are supposed to be in a later volume, so they can be read together, and the reader not having to flip through to read them in order.

I applaud the move. And enjoyed the heck out of this book.

[Mark4myself]

I was in heaven when this was announced. I collected Starman in the singles. I collected it in the trades, and now I'm collecting the COMPLETE Starman in the Omnibus format. I am debating on unloading the original trades since I'm getting them and the missing issues in the Omnibi. While I would have loved an oversized Omnibus, I can live with, and am content with what DC gave us. It is far better than nothing and the paper quality is a vast improvement. I was afraid they may go the way of the Death and Return of Superman when I realized it was an Omnibus, I can not explain how relieved I am that my worst fears were not realized. I can not wait for Volume 2 to come out and I hope the others follow close behind. Now if only they could collect Preacher and Hitman the same way I could die a happy man.

[Doc Randy]

These are amazing comics, they really meant a lot to me when they were coming out new.

But the Omnibus is pretty much a rip-off. 17 non-oversized issues, and they're missing content, for $50 list?

I have higher hopes for this week's hardcover of Grant Morrison's JLA - 10 issues, oversized, and $30 list.

Not sure how the same company can be so schizophrenic about their collected editions.

JLA has 60% of the content at 60% of the price.

The fact that Morrison and JLA can move a greater volume of product probably allows DC to offer the oversized format without a price increase.

But to say it is a rip-off is a bit silly.

[BWC Boston]

These are amazing comics, they really meant a lot to me when they were coming out new.

But the Omnibus is pretty much a rip-off. 17 non-oversized issues, and they're missing content, for $50 list?

I have higher hopes for this week's hardcover of Grant Morrison's JLA - 10 issues, oversized, and $30 list.

Not sure how the same company can be so schizophrenic about their collected editions.

Think of it this way: If you bought 17 issues of SIMON DARK (mediocrity with ads!) at cover price, it'd run you 51 bucks at least. For your 50 STARMAN bones, you get a classic, fantastic book on great, heavy paper stock with about 10 pages of back-up essay and behind-the-scenes info, all in a snazzy hardback volume with great original cover art.

[simon trent]

I see that Vol 2 is coming out in March. I enjoyed Vol 1, but I'm not sure if I should get the 2nd Vol. I've read that the further along the story goes, the better it gets. Is that true?

[Lord Jermaine Retail]

I see that Vol 2 is coming out in March. I enjoyed Vol 1, but I'm not sure if I should get the 2nd Vol. I've read that the further along the story goes, the better it gets. Is that true?

It is, yes. Definitely continue with Starman in this presentation. You haven't seen anything yet by a longshot.

[c. page]

I see that Vol 2 is coming out in March. I enjoyed Vol 1, but I'm not sure if I should get the 2nd Vol. I've read that the further along the story goes, the better it gets. Is that true?

sweet. looking forward to continuing this.

[simon trent]

It is, yes. Definitely continue with Starman in this presentation. You haven't seen anything yet by a longshot.

That's what I wanted to hear. Thanks. :)