52 Omnibus (2022 edition) DC 52 Omnibus | Overview & Comparison

Today I do an overview of the latest printing of the DC 52 Omnibus ! I talk about what exactly this is and I also compare it to the original printing.
Patreon tiers - We offer multiple tiers starting at $1 to give you access to notes, voting, Discord, AMA, recognition, and private consultations! See which tier best fits your needs.
/ nearmintcondition
NMC merch can be purchased here: shop.spreadshirt.com/near-min...
Check out our sponsors:
www.cheapgraphicnovels.com
In Europe:
waltscomicshop.com
You can send fan mail or giveaway donations to:
Near Mint Condition
PO Box 1678
Versailles, KY 40383
[e-mail]
#52omnibus
#dcsomnibus
#dccomics
#dc52
#gregrucka

[@stephen8805]

For me this is the best Black Adam story ever. His plot in this book was incredible and added so many more layers onto the character. I really hope ISIS and Amon return to comics, they are sorely missed in Black Adam’s world.

[@Martin_TheCollector]

The book is certainly awesome, but unless I can find a copy with at least a 65% off discount I'll happily stick to my two TPB's. Sooner or later they'll think about charging over $175 for these hardcovers and my desire to get any will be completely minimal. Or none at all.

[@GefilteFish.]

I hear you. Just wait for amazon to have a sale

[@jrson5000]

I paid 95 for mine. Honestly worth it

[@TheRafom74]

I don't even pay 100$ for Marvel Omnibus with their thin paper ...

[@Martin_TheCollector]

@@TheRafom74 Some of those books are pretty horrible, I kinda regret buyin' em. Never paid full price for any HC, never will.

[@GefilteFish.]

@@Martin_TheCollector marvel omnibus? I thought they were all good.

[@Almighty_Mage]

I was waiting for this. On one hand I don’t want to support an omnibus priced at $175 because I don’t want it to become common place. It almost needs to fail. On the other hand I still want it and I never pay full price.

[@maximusmagni1]

How much do you think an omnibus should cost? This contains 52 issues that would probably each Cost $5 now with inflation. These are also oversized. I would rather this be two separate $100 books so they don't have to use so much glue in the binding and the books have less gutter loss. Also, this book was $150 in 2012. Inflation alone should make it $193.50 today.

[@Almighty_Mage]

@@maximusmagni1 there have been much bigger omnibus in terms of page count for a lower price so the page count here isn’t enough to justify a price increase. Inflation might be the reason but I personally don’t care and they risk pricing people out of collecting which would hurt them more.

[@maximusmagni1]

@@Almighty_Mage There is more to a book than number of pages per dollar. There is the quality of the paper, quality of binding, etc.

[@Goomyx1492]

Does anyone ever actually pay listing price for these, ever? Almost anywhere always sells them for quite a bit cheaper.

[@maximusmagni1]

@@Goomyx1492 Most People outside of the US pay retail. The 40-50% off is a US thing.

[@GFauxfox]

The original 4 volume tpb’s have literally the best extra content in any collected edition ever yet DC did not include them in either the later 2 volume tpb set or these omnibuses. It’s criminal.

[@vulcanmario]

Exactly why I chose to collect those trades rather than go the omnibus route.

[@TrillyThough]

I have the two volumes set and would've upgraded if this had the backup stories/WW III. Such a wasted opportunity, and with this price jump that's pretty insulting they didn't add that material. You don't need it per se, but give people more bang for their buck.

[@GFauxfox]

@@TrillyThough Even without the backup stories or WW3 they are still missing the amazing commentaries after every issue from Rucka, Waid, Johns, Giffen, Didio, etc that were included in the original 4 volume tpbs.

[@markfossen142]

Looking forward to rereading this. I read along while it came out and did a series on my blog where I'd review each issue each week -- but limited to 52 words. Really fond memories of my time in the comics blogosphere of the early aughts, and 52 was a highlight!

[@BrandXK]

Much as I love this story, I'm quite content with the 2 complete collections I have of this. $175 for this is a bit steep though I might have jumped on it on a discount if they did include some expanded material.

[@sazmurph540]

Totally agree about this being the best Black Adam story, at least of the ones I read. Really enjoyed Isis being used as I was first introduced to her in the 70's Saturday morning show along with Shazam. That story alone makes this worth picking up!

[@gqd1975]

They should have put art on the board.

[@astraynoir5640]

I wonder if we will ever get a booster gold new 52 omnibus.

[@fishin4bass2002]

I love this story. It might be my favorite DC event. Problem is the omnibus is so big I don’t know if I want it because of how it will hold up and how big omnibuses like that hold up.

[@IanSmith2814]

I can understand leaving out the origin pages, but not including WW3 is inexcusable. Especially at that increased price point. I’ll stick to my original single issues.

[@Joel-zn5jd]

The first omnibus I ever read, it made me care for Booster gold so much. Also wish it included world war 3.

[@imtheaaiden]

IMO a $175 book should not have a black board… Just a personal pet peeve, but for me to pay $175 (or anything over 100 for that matter) it better be one of the best made books of all time… probably going to be a pass from me based on price alone, and the black board that I despise…

[@TommasoFirmini]

$225 before taxes in canada. Only reason I got it is because I pre ordered at a price of $140

[@Joenah5]

I was considering this one but with the 175 price tag, the lacking extras, even the lack of under the jacket cover art, I think I’ll just hunt for the tpbs.

[@xanarxanar5681]

This first printing had more printings than one, for example I have 2nd printing and don't have any problems with it.

[@k.i.t2291]

Cool overview, 175 is too much though for me. I'll hope to find a copy in the future at a more reasonable price somewhere.

[@robertday4390]

Thanks for the overview Omar! The colours in the original printing definitely look nicer watching your video but as long as this big book has a better build that’s probably an ok trade-off. A hefty price tag might prompt me to pass this time round.

[@sincnarf]

Thanks for the color comparison. Their Robin TPB Lazarus Tournament had miscoloration in the first part of the book, particularly Robin's cape and Batman's belt both of which were PINK!

[@Rockies007]

I’ll wait to pick it up for $50

[@DanielGoldMcduckRose]

I got these single issues good enough one day I’ll read whole thing like I did for countdown

[@johnherndonjr]

I wish DC will do a Seven Soldiers Omnibus Reprint. Missed out the first time. I have the first two standard HCs.

[@jearl75290]

My son took his crayons and scribbled in the black interior pages of mine 😭

[@Krypton_Ken]

Same, I think that's about the only Grant Morrison omnibus that I still need. At least regarding available stuff, hopefully Grant's Green Lantern run gets the omni treatment soon.

[@johnherndonjr]

@@jearl75290 OMG!!!!!! I am so sorry.

[@johnherndonjr]

@@Krypton_Ken I am crossing my fingers and yes I would for Grant's and Liam's Green Lantern run get the Omni treatment too. I have the first 2 standard HCs. Got them cheap on amazon but that book deserves the upgraded treatment.

[@Krypton_Ken]

@@johnherndonjr I keep thinking about picking up the little HCs if I see them on sale, I haven't read any of that GL run yet. I don't double dip for many creators but Morrison is definitely an exception. Wouldn't mind having a Wonder Woman Earth One omni either, I have them all but a nice upgrade would be cool.

[@ComicsGranPa]

Fun story:this ended up being mu least expensive omni ever,at 10€😛guy sold it to me when this reprint was announced for 80€ arrived with the block of pages completely detached(as per usual with this),seller offered a full refund and let me keep the book,got it to a professional and he fixed it just fine for 10€!)) Lucky as i was not going to pay 175$ cover (even w online discounts)

[@nathanwalters4867]

I'm going to try and get it. I really hate that price. Hopefully someone has for under $100. I love this series so much. It's one of the best I've ever read. For that upped price they should've added more material like what you suggested. Also put some glossy artwork on the boards underneath the dust jacket. It's really weird. DC has been really reserved about announcing Omni's for next year. Maybe they're waiting to see how this one sells to determine if $175 is the price point they want on 1200 plus page Omni's. I know they jacked up the price to $150 to a lot of Omni's that would've normally been $125. Just League New Vol 2 and Flash By Mark Waid Vol 1 come to mind. Keep enjoying it while you can everybody. Take care and peace.

[@Fredsinator]

Hopefully it's 50% off on IST which will be $87.5

[@brandon17760]

@@Fredsinator yeah for 50% off I can probably handle picking it up but anything less than that it's a no from me lol

[@astrostar49]

Damn. A lot of spectacular artwork in this one.

[@darrellmetcalfe3615]

i love this story,have the 4 trades and with the INSANE price of this book , $227 canadian, they can keep it.

[@arisdiamantis]

Probably my favorite DC story outside Bat etc. So many brilliant characters, many good ideas, this looks expensive for sure. I do have the paperbacks. If I sell them perhaps this would be a good idea to get it. However, too much money

[@LiteratureInPictures]

The art is fantastic

[@stuckinazkaban]

I would love if they tried something again like this - a longform anthology with a variety of characters in a universe instead of a bunch of siloed books with "events" every few months. This is my favorite DC event ever, and was my favorite weekly reading experience. Krakoa has sort of replicated some of that feel but not entirely.

[@fishin4bass2002]

Problem is I don’t think dc or marvel has the writing talent to do a good story. This event had 4 of the best writers of all time writing it. Dc doesn’t have anyone on that level writing full time for them right now.

[@ivansalinas8821]

175 is insane

[@davidc1664]

No art on the board for $175? No improved extras that people have complained about for like ten years? Sheesh. DC Collected Editions just don’t care

[@thepartworkscomicsreader9488]

I've got 52 in the pair of OHCs from Eaglemoss that were subscriber exclusives, £1 extra per regular book with an OHC sent out every 20 books so a grand total of £40 on the pair. They do include the Secret Origin/History of the DCU pages, no WWIII or notable other extras. While I'm not happy about Eaglemoss going under, DC and Batman sets of books left uncompleted and Arkham Unhinged in particular with only the first half collected, money probably lost on the next few months worth of releases that were prepaid before the "production delays" put the books on hiatus most of this year, we did get some cool stuff. There have been various titles that have been OOP in the DC editions for some time and some unique formats like the 52 OHCs or the Gotham Central slipcase set.

[@stephentheshywarrior2759]

I'll miss eaglemoss. Got some great oop books from them.

[@joelsilva699]

I’m a little confused with the weeks. I have the 2022 edition of Rise and Fall of a Empire, some of the stories and weeks/days are jumbled up. For example, the first Black Adam story in the TPB is week 1 day 1 whereas the story in the omnibus doesn’t take place in week 1 day 1.

[@goldendogs5398]

I only liked the Booster Gold stories in there. I was happy to have sold this book off last year; freed up space and made my money back.

[@crispsuk9779]

Always wanted a reprint of it, but 175$? Seems incredibly overpriced.

[@Martin_TheCollector]

Indeed

[@talulah67]

It is, but not if you buy it at 40% off from the book outlets everyone uses in the community. I would never pay full retail for this.

[@groudonfanatic9146]

Amazon has it for 123$ I know that sounds like a joke, but it’s not lol.

[@brandonbaerga4972]

Lol yeah but some outlets like instock has it for like 104

[@eliluzgart8503]

hal jordan did become the specter because in wrath of first lantern he pulled different version/life stages and one of them was specter

[@Orville-Tootenbacher]

The world needs a booster gold omni…

[@NearMintCondition]

Yes it does.

[@oxmeatpete]

100% Agree

[@stephentheshywarrior2759]

Do you guys mind paying 175 dollars for a omnibus? Personally its out my budget full stop and really don't want to spend that even with discounts.

[@GefilteFish.]

Not paying 175. 100 tops.

[@darrellmetcalfe3615]

its 227 in canada and that is crazy.

[@stephentheshywarrior2759]

@@darrellmetcalfe3615 geez that's ridiculous.

[@Goomyx1492]

Who pays the listing price? It's pretty easy to find these at a reduced price as soon as they release usually.

[@johnherndonjr]

It's discounted on IST and CGN at 40% off the cover price. Singles are pricy and this is 52 singles (I don't know what they were priced when they cam out) but I am getting this baby.

[@Ernasto]

You notice that the pages on the first printing tend to bend forward/are coming loose from the upper part of the spine. Most omni's have that due to the weight of the pages, not just bad binding. You don't have that much with thinner hardcover books. I counter that by using stacks of comicbook backboards under the pages. 4 or 5 backboards stacked and cut to match the width of the omni..

[@maximusmagni1]

This can also be fixed by just not having 1500 page omnis. They left out the WW3 companion series because the book was already too big. This should have been two 800 page omnis. I realize two volumes would cost more than one big volume. I don't care. I would rather spend more on higher quality books.

[@Supergrunt8]

Too rich for my blood. But i'd love to get my hands on it if I can find it at a reasonable price.

[@fabritz1891]

Gonna get it for sure but holy bruh the price is too much!

[@MatthewNovak]

I love this series, but $175 is just too much, even when discounted

[@TheComicBookReport]

Right?!

[@DorkSideStudio]

Going to wait on this unless IST has a crazy discount on release. Decided to wait on the 1,000,000 omni and got it for 39.99, so hopefully it is part of a sale down the line.

[@Martin_TheCollector]

Smart lol

[@fishin4bass2002]

Yeah I saw that the other day for that price. It’s crazy it’s that cheap

[@johnherndonjr]

Thanks. I just ordered 1,000,000 omni but I am not gonna wait on this baby. I always just sell older stuff I no longer want and get new stuff. It will cost less than $100 on IST.

[@IronMooRe]

The expected price of this book is unreasonable.

[@drock6287]

Has countdown been collected in HC?

[@tonysand8764]

Excelente review y comparación Omar, siempre haces un buen trabajo. Por parte de DC siento decepción total que un tomo que lleva años descatalogado, mucha gente lo esperaba y pedia. Y lo único que han hecho es hacer un reprint literal, no se han molestado en añadir números relevantes como el WW3 que sugerias en tus guias o dotado de un cover con arte correspondiente a los tomos modernos. Es como si hicieran caso omiso del cliente como ya pasó con los omnis de knightfall. Eso sí, aumentar un 25% el preció eso si no se les olvida. Gracias por mostrarnos tu opinion y comparativas otra vez Omar Salud y saludos hermano.

[@bridge2space]

Can’t tell whether you think the color difference matters, because you said it’s “not that big of a deal” but also that “it’s a big difference” multiple times, as well as showing like a dozen comparisons and using a tone of voice that clearly says “this matters to me a LOT”.

[@_The_Worst_]

HeIIz yeah, frickin' goddamn amazing comparison...🤘🏼💯✔️

[@Indycowboy2]

Glad they made the book but hope it fails. $175 is really steep, at least for me personally.

[@eddiethealbatross5734]

I once got this book on ebay for like 50$ but it ended up breaking on me lol. Hope the binding holds up this one.

[@jedibateman9452]

Hopefully they do a one year later omnibus

[@chickenpotbiebro202]

Hope someone will answer this. Do I read Flashpoint first then Infinite Crisis then The New 52? Or do I swap Infinite and Flashpoint?

[@NearMintCondition]

Infinite crisis> 52 (this omnibus) > If you want just events Flashpoints and then the new 52 era.

[@chickenpotbiebro202]

@@NearMintCondition so infinite crisis, New 52, then Flashpoint? Sorry for these questions I just want a clear timeline.

[@NearMintCondition]

New 52 is not this omnibus it is a rebrand of the dc universe. So see above as far as reading order.

[@chickenpotbiebro202]

@@NearMintCondition ok

[@thegoddamnedbatman2138]

8:20 actually the new history of the DC Universe was all written by mark waid with a new artist each issue

[@terskatti4994]

175$ dollar book and they used that cheap black cardboard cover which literally stains your fingertips black. Oh boy...

[@maximusmagni1]

You might be happy with that eye Omar, but the earlier edition has a much bigger eye with little gutter loss. I hate that DC has much better bindings on the Golden and Silver Age omnis than modern omnis.. The Golden Age omnis all have fully sewn bindings that don't use any glue reinforcement. It's ironic that the Golden Age omnis have better bindings with zero gutter loss and they don't even have spreads. The downside of fully sewn bindings is that they require thicker paper and can't really get any bigger than about 1200 pages. Some of these thicker omnis would need to be 2 volumes each.

[@PM-oq8dg]

No WWIII included? Hard pass. Sticking with my floppies.

[@freddiealonsonido]

Well here is my question (aha) do you think the Renee story stands on it’s own AND if DC, as unlikely as they are to, ever did a The Question by Rucka Omnibus would include those parts of the story? It’s not that I’m opposed to reading about Booster Gold just don’t want to really have such a freaking huge expensive book when I only really want to own her superhero origin.

[@CapitalDOOM]

Awesome. Been waiting for the overview.

[@noahhorne6328]

Getting more into dc cheers Omar Hi Omar question about book storage tips and also would it be possible to make a video on how tips and tricks on how to look after our books such as with shelf storage and such covering stuff like repairs (think you mentioned this last week or before as an idea) as I noticed even with my books sometimes page sag occurs curling the pages in the middle (especially with big books like the 52)

[@talldarkandginger]

Thanks for this Omar. I had the thick trades and got rid of them to get the omnibus cheap, but the spine broke just from being on the shelf before I had a chance to read it! Glad to see this one looks to have better binding.

[@samcrow1071]

175$$$$$$o boy

[@positiveproductions6699]

I just wanted to ask for anyone that knows did DC call it the new 52 because that was the 52nd reboot of the universe and also what is prime Earth called like how marvel has 616 what is the main Earth of the DC timeline? Thanks

[@KennethKralyJr]

Great overview as always Omar , I missed out getting the 52 Omnibus the 1st time around and do plan to get it next month in September. This is the book is where Batwoman Kate Kane was introduced. Keep up the great work Omar with your reviews !!!

[@supermankelly]

Is it a continuous story or multiple stories for different characters? I always thought this was the 52 #1s which started the new runs. Maybe thats another omni.

[@mangosnack]

You're thinking of an omnibus that collects the first issue of every new 52 series

[@chino062]

Dc pricing is weird Catwoman the question and gathom central omnibus are at 1000 pages or just under for 100 cover price . The waid flash will be 150 when the page difference with catwoman is about 20 pages . Makes me think the creators compensation might be widely different from each other. And that may explain why 52 is 175 there a a lot of big name writers and artist in it

[@CS11]

I have been thinking about picking this up but didn’t know much about it, I’ve heard great things so hopefully this video sells me on it

[@grzegorzciombor5848]

I cant wait to buy it and add it to my collection.... and eventually read it of course :P Thx Omar :)

[@MastermindAXL]

I'm definitely interested in this book!

[@Rodimusprimerib]

I got back into DC stories a little bit after the new 52 started so i have never read infinite crisis, might get this if infinite crisis is not a necessary read. Seems really interesting

[@dbsasuke]

The Black Adam story is the best in 52. How do not include WW3?! That’s a big part of his story. It’s the best part of the whole thing. What a fail. Unbelievable

[@Kalel0042]

I wasn't going to pick this up, I own all of the single issues, but you're really making me want to grab it this week.

[@stephentheshywarrior2759]

Algorithm comment. Great to relax in the heat and watch a bit of Near Mint Condition.🙂

[@elliotparrott]

I was concerned when I saw the colour difference on your new printing, but when I received mine today, it was very much in line with the original colouring. I noticed lately after having multiple copies of the Alan Moore Swamp Thing Absolutes next to each other, due to damaged copies that needed replacement, that the colours can vary wildly between copies. Some are pushing much harder towards yellow and others are more accurate in colour. Thank you as always for the awesome overview. :)

[@icegrillzTV]

thank you lord omar

[@bastienjr7145]

Hi, I want to ask for help with the reading order of the flash. I know that you have done a video but can you do a new one with the stories that continues in present, if you want, thank you 🙏

[@kurumais]

this was really fun

[@gqd1975]

I am a big fan of DC during this time period from before Infinite crisis to final crisis.

[@joechip8666]

I am not buying this omnibus out of principle because of the outrageous price. I hope no one encourages DC to follow this path.

[@rayanknezic8682]

175...wtf come on. Dc lost it

[@jonathanacosta1538]

Hey Omar I like comic books and I like your collection

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you so much!

[@jonathanacosta1538]

How are you doing

[@pasalasaga]

I know that Master Reading Order exists. But could you do like a reading Order of the New Earth DC? Like Post-Crisis stuff?

[@U5mR]

A bit confused, I was told this was a collection of the first issues of each of the New 52 series.. But its an actual complete story?

[@NearMintCondition]

This is something completely different. That omnibus is the new 52. I know it gets confusing

[@U5mR]

@@NearMintCondition omg i just got it... glad you replied quick! I was literally looking for a New 52 book again lol

[@robertleedom7600]

I'll definitely be checking this book 📚 out.....

[@redscomicscorner3112]

It took me a long time to get in supe comics and something that I just recently realized, I don't care for crossover events; anyway great video.👍🏾🤘🏾

[@marcomartins]

muito bom , abraço do Brasil

[@omrmajeed]

One of my favorite omnibus I own. Only real flaw it has is the omission of World War 3.

[@DBZALLSTAR]

According to the post-"Dark Nights: Death Metal" canon, everything is now canon. Within the current publishing line, everything post-"Crisis on Infinite Earths" canon is still canon for that timeline.

[@AdamSMessinger]

I think I figured out why they didn't include WW3. Firstly, it was an editorial thing and the four writers had no real involvement in. The four writers didn't really want it to happen but higher ups said deal with it. Now with a whole new set of higher ups, they figure it can be read as close as the four intended it to be read. Secondly, royalties. The royalties were probably a pain in the butt and offset the extra cost of including it. That being said, a happy medium would have been a brief recap page of WW3 and that should have been included. Nice overview Omar and answered all the questions I had about replacing my 1st print omni.

[@jdmendonca3602]

Great & appreciated content as always! Have you ever done any videos dedicated to the “best corrected and expanded new collected edition printings”? Would be a cool Top 20 current already available necessary upgraded editions, as well as maybe a Top 20 most needed upgraded editions… Like the original Captain Britain compared to the new Captain Britain Omnibus.

[@TevyaSmolka]

52 is such a great story.

[@fo7773]

DC peaked here

[@bigsexy7167]

Loved 52. Outstanding really. Super Nova. Hello? Lol

[@texasscifi3431]

The 52 was awesome. No JLA needed. Everyone hates on the countdown I haven't read it is it worth the time???

[@Gardi93]

Hopefully people concerned about price don’t get fomo once it sells out and resellers ask for 2x+ the price…

[@larryankenmanjr1719]

I heard that Marvel MCU Going to Have Wolverine Movie, Who do think will be Wolverine/ Logan after Hugh Jackman.

[@w4lsh]

I prefer DC raising the price compared to Marvel's choice of using their ridiculously thin pages that bleed through.

[@TheComicBookReport]

My poor wallet

[@OrangeGeemer]

I didn't like it, I quit reading it midway. It felt like a reality show to me, "here, look what this guy is doing (ok, that didn't go anywhere)... and now this guy!! (ok...)... and this guy... (was there a point to that??) and this guy.. (ok, I'm out)...". There is no story, even the letters they authors wrote say they didn't know were there were going with it. I never got to the end and never will.

[@darrellmetcalfe3615]

wow thats the total opposite of how i feel about it.

[@chaosbringer23]

This will likely be 50% off on IST for the first week so it will actually be cheaper than a $150 Marvel book on 38% discount. In fact if we're talking about price to page count value, this is better value than the following recent books and will have better paper stock too. 52 Omnibus - $0.144 per page Uncanny X-Men Omnibus Vol. 4 - $0.147 X-Men By Chris Claremont & Jim Lee Omnibus Vol. 2 - $0.15 Captain America: The Death Of Captain America Omnibus - $0.162 Daredevil By Brubaker & Lark Omnibus Vol. 1 - $0.164 Spider-Man By Mcfarlane Omnibus - $0.17 X-Men by Chris Claremont & Jim Lee Omnibus Vol. 1 - $0.173 Tony Stark: Iron Man by Dan Slott Omnibus - $0.173 Inferno by Jonathan Hickman OHC - $0.178 X-Men: Hellfire Gala OHC - $0.187 Marvel Cosmic Universe By Cates Omnibus - $0.189 Young Avengers by Kieron Gillen & Jamie McKelvie Omnibus - $0.208 The X Lives & Deaths Of Wolverine OHC - $0.247

[@NearMintCondition]

lol it is easier to give a bigger discount when IST and the Lunar distribution have the same owner. Interesting breakdown though.

[@joshuaehrnwald8745]

For those put off by the $175 MSRP, you can buy it right now for $87.50 at InStockTrades (literally 50% off): www.instocktrades.com/products/mar227172/52-omnibus-hc-2022-edition