Flashpoint: The 10th Anniversary Omnibus Overview!

Join the Uncanny Omar as he does an overview of the Flashpoint: The 10th Anniversary Omnibus from DC Comics. He goes over what you need to know ahead of time before reading the omnibus and compares the omnibus to the Standard Size Hardcover and Absolute Flashpoint release. What extras are missing and more importantly how the book is mapped.
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[@DaemonSaDiavlo]

I vastly prefer this mapping. I hate when an omni just does event issues, then tie ins in chunks. I like it all in chronological, as true to the original reading order as possible.

[@sleekdeak]

Hard agree! That’s my main reason for buying in the omni format. Otherwise, the trades would work just fine.

[@elvaquerovaquero5243]

I'm on the other end. Not buying it. If I wanted to read it this way, I would just have read them in monthly format. I'll stick to my Absolute and trades.

[@trajceniceski2968]

I’m the opposite myself

[@darrellmetcalfe3615]

Yeah I just got the death metal deluxe And without the tie Ins it just wasn't as good .

[@AlejandroGonzalez-pf4uc]

I think the opposite, the mapping is horrible... we need a proper omni with the READING order, not the release order...

[@Joakimcomicscenter]

I swear It feels like I pre-ordered this yesterday. And it´s already here. Flashfact!

[@JennySparkz]

We see what you did there.........and approve :)

[@bluexy]

This is the correct and best mapping for the omnibus. Reading order. Always and forever.

[@NearMintCondition]

This sounds like my wedding vows!

[@phatman1478]

I know it has it's flaws, but Flashpoint is my favorite DC event. I was completely blown away when this was coming out. It has some of the best twists in comics IMO

[@austincaldwell8358]

One day there will be an Uncanny Omar 10th anniversary omnibus.

[@tghcounselor]

I only read project Superman and Batman knight of vengeance when flashpoint was being released in 2011. I have to say the mapping was a concern of mine but after reading most of the omnibus at this point, I understand why they did it. To me, it really works well at fleshing out the characters and the conflicts between the characters. If anyone hasn’t purchased it and us on the fence, I highly recommend it. I purchased the absolute when it first came out but sold it in favor of this format. Very happy with my decision!

[@oxmeatpete]

Super Excited for this Omnibus containing all the extra external content outside of the core story as well. As a collector I prefer all the extras in chronological reading order but I’ll happily take it in release order. I love and want to read it all. It’s actually a blessing that we have it already “trimmed” in trade and absolute format for all those that just want the bare bones story but for me I want it all. In my opinion DC got it right here in spite of the order. I’d hate it if this was never printed. I’m so happy.

[@projektvyking7521]

Yes, yes oh by the pantheon of New Gods yes! I have been waiting for this since they announced the Final Crisis 10th now the wait begins for Forever Evil and Convergence

[@sazmurph540]

Another great overview! Thanks Omar. I do like the idea of the book being in release order as that's how I read it 10 years ago.

[@GLEN2K12]

Hi Omar, I have the HC, and now this omni, the reason I love omni’s, is that they collect the majority of a story, and I haven’t read a lot of dc/marvel because I stopped collecting over 20 yrs ago. Watching you Omar has got me back into collecting. omni’s, and collected editions, and TP’s mainly. Great review Thanks mate 😊

[@JennySparkz]

He's had that effect on a lot of us.

[@GLEN2K12]

@@JennySparkz so true Jenny, I’ve been following Omar since sept 😊

[@Ythelastnerd]

I'll be waiting for Flash by Geoff Johns volume 3 omnibus which will have the entire twelve issues of the Barry Allen run, Rebirth, Blackest Night, and the main 5 issue Flashpoint mini. The only spin off from Flashpoint I really cared about is Batman, which I have in the Batman by Azzarello & Risso Deluxe HC.

[@Potato_3336]

I’m barely 18 now, but this was my first real intro to comics, and an awesome one at that, remains my favorite to this day. A huge reason why flash is my favorite superhero.

[@JaketheMovieGeek]

I got this for my birthday this year. I’m excited to start reading it.

[@shadowskill24]

I'm so happy I waited for this omnibus. For the longest time I was tempted to get the absolute edition, but I thought not having the tie-ins would be a disservice to the event. This book is thicc!

[@jabezcreed]

Like I always say, it's not a real omnibus unless it's 1000+ pages. You've got to break your table if you are going to break your wallet!

[@scottcrabface5662]

I've said this before but I really wish DC would go the route of an omnibus or deluxe covering the main event and NECESSARY tie-ins and then do a companion omnibus with the rest of the tie-ins. I have very little confidence that these books will be easy to read nor stay together in the long run. Great overview though! Thank you!

[@xanarxanar5681]

Marvel did books like that, but they stooped, probably companion books don't sell.

[@scottcrabface5662]

@@xanarxanar5681 could be. But isn't an AoA companion omnibus coming out this summer?

[@xanarxanar5681]

@@scottcrabface5662 Don't know, probably this this companion to legendary event :-), earlier they made Infinty, Avenger vs X-men, Original Sin Companions etc. Now is nothing, last time they connected Inferno with Inferno crossovers in one book. That material in AoA companion was made later than main event as I remember.

[@MontrealExposForever]

Love these videos. Thanks dude. This omni looks interesting but I think I'll wait until Geoff Johns vol 3.

[@derek_2025]

Thanks for the overview Omar, its my birthday on the 22nd, this is the perfect gift, looks awesome! Not sure about the mapping though, I think I would have preferred to have all issues of each mini-series together.

[@flomofo1]

Only trying to buy the best events/stories so hopefully this earns a permanent spot on my shelf...especially since the thick ones look good on there!

[@Griffnix]

If I recall, Flashpoint was supposed to just a Flash event but DC was struggling and decided to use Flashpoint as a jumping off point to reboot the DC Universe (again) in the form of the New 52. I found myself more interested in the world of this alternative timeline more than the story itself. (Maybe it's because I didn't like the idea of bringing back Barry and having Wally get sidelined for a decade.) Like how did Superman get to where he was, what was the history of the main conflict ect. It's why I liked the tie-ins. It reminds of one of DC's last Elseworlds books, The Last Family of Krypton where it's Kal-El and his parents who survived Krypton and how them coming to Earth changed certain events. Glad to see all the tie-ins in this in the suggested reading order, the same way IDW does with Transformers and TMNT.

[@mykllaneta27]

Always been interested in the Flash! Thank you Omar!

[@spitzkopflarry6155]

This is the way I’m going to read Flashpoint 👍🏾 thanks for the Overview Omar 😁✌🏽

[@comicscoda]

On one hand, I want this story in OHC size… on the other hand, I think I’ll wait for a deluxe of just the core story. This is a lot to take in for something that will likely fit into other character reading orders for me. I’d like to be able to read it and move along quickly into the new 52 when I’m reading something like Batman in order. I thought about getting the Geoff Johns flash Omni’s instead, but I didn’t realize there is such a big time jump in them. So fingers crossed for a 15th anniversary deluxe with just the main story!

[@douglasheath1812]

Why does DC comics hate page numbers?

[@ManBoyManMan]

Mines is getting delivered today. Patiently waiting.

[@kevinconnor4228]

It looks like DC got it right with the binding. The artwork is great.

[@dallasgrey4247]

When Flashpoint was first conceived it was supposed to be a filler event so DC could move their offices. They decided to hold off on the move and released Flashpoint. Then, deciding that this was the event that should terminate everyone’s prior commitments, rebooted everything.

[@FrugalGamerFlashback]

God I wish I could afford this thing. I’m stuck doing gig work since I lost my job because of Covid. Eventually it will be mine. Oh yes. It will be mine.

[@lxlwilliamlxl]

I get you, althought I haven't lost my job, the salaries were affected and now I can't afford trades as in 2019. u.u

[@serbiansauvage]

Is it worth the money getting this over the paperback edition? I don’t have any special attachment to the event, but I do like to collect Omni’s. I find it hard to decide if it’s worth going for this edition for this specific event, since there are a bunch of other books I could get instead. Any help would be appreciated guys!

[@_The_Worst_]

Soooooo...🤔...like, which one is the bestest one to get...❓️❓️❓️ The 10th Anniversary Omnibus Edition or the Absolute...❓️❓️❓️

[@logicalvslateral]

i love love love the mapping on this and think it makes so much more sense this way. you purchase the omni because you want to collect/read everything in order, not to have a bound collection of tpb's that make it hard to know what goes where. if you wanna reread the middle or end of the storyline its towards the middle or end of the book, not in the beginning. i personally also buy tradepaperbacks of big dc events like crisis so i can reread it by itself on occasion without the omni/tie ins

[@logicalvslateral]

also i wish this was just an event and not the kick off to a reboot, it really would've been a great alternate reality to get a look at like AoA

[@toeknee1505]

Thanks for this review! I am going to buy it. Thanks Omar!

[@nathanielcohn9073]

I came pretty close to getting this one but in the end I decided I didn't need all the tie-ins. Hope other folks enjoy it though.

[@AlejandroGonzalez-pf4uc]

You have to read at least the batman run, is great!!

[@nathanielcohn9073]

@@AlejandroGonzalez-pf4uc Thanks for the rec - I'll keep that in mind :)

[@chriskaufman2262]

I was talking with someone about when was the last crossover event where the side stories actually were good. Blackest Night and Flashpoint really did do a great job in having the side stories in this alternate universe resonate. I cant wait to reread it in full

[@balkthor]

Bought the box set of trades a couple years back, still in its wrapping. Did I order this book as well? YOU KNOW IT.

[@robd1329]

This story line was 10yrs ago??? Holy cow time flies. I remember reading Flashpoint story with the Batman/Flash crossover as if it was yesterday!

[@NearMintCondition]

It’s crazy how fast time flies.

[@vabeach_vaderexnyer5243]

Look forward to reading ! I've been looking forward to this. Batman Beyond Omni next.

[@pradev2110]

Thank you Omar for reviewing this omnibus, been waiting long for this one.

[@Krypton_Ken]

I have the absolute edition but I'm tempted to get the omnibus at some point, most of the tie-in comics for this event were really well done. Kudos to the YT algorithm for putting another cool old NM video in my feed I had missed out on originally.

[@MYTHNL90]

That’s a thicc ass boi! Loved the Flashpoint movie but never read it, definitely gonna get this omni! 💪🏼

[@Havok1718]

I'm getting this for sure. If DC keeps this up my pockets are going to go flat. I dont mind as long as the books are done right.

[@mmiglani8529]

Thanks for the review Omar! Honestly I loved the mapping here, as you described, and looking forward to getting my copy over the weekend. I like to read these stories as they were published, especially with the side stories, which might not be directly related but have a few points of relevance. Really wish DC had sorted their mapping in the original Crisis hardcover companion set - thats the biggest grudge I have - complete crap map!!!!

[@Indycowboy2]

@8:02 content and mapping

[@ComicCrossing]

Its been TEN YEARS. Holy shit. Flashpoint was right in my comic reading heyday.

[@dantecasso8412]

Nice Review! By the way, Omar, do you know what Flash by Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol. 3 will include?

[@AlejandroGonzalez-pf4uc]

Mi hermano el Misterioso Omar… gracias por tu video. Como comenté cuando nos lo presentaste al principio de año, esperaba que estuviera bien “mapeado”. Cómo el de Blackest Night o el de Final Crisis… para no nombrar nuestro estimadisimo Infinite Crisis. Está lindo el libro, me encantó el diseño, pero la clave del evento está en el orden de lectura de cada uno de los números: lo que pasa con Superman, el arco de Batman que es I N C R E I B L E, incluso la edición final (no sé si esté al final del omni hehehe). 
Sin duda linda edición, pero me quedaré con los pequeños paperbacks que contienen incluso más extras y son más fáciles de leer en orden que un gran ómnibus en el que tendrías que saltar un buen número de páginas para continuar leyendo un arco. Abrazos desde Colombia para ti y tu familia.

[@jabezcreed]

I know the reading order may be a bit confusing, but this is the omnibus collection. If you want the Flashpoint story, buy the paperback. Or if you want the miniseries alone, buy the paperbacks. That's how I read the event originally. This omnibus preserves the release order, complete with flashbacks, interruptions, and previews of what's in the main event series. I would honestly feel cheated if I had to read the main event and 4 other miniseries just to read Batman for example.

[@excstasy311]

Fantastic overview!!

[@legion7721]

@ Uncanny Omar as always, stellar work on these overview. Helps me decide if these purchases are required immediately!

[@kutaymavus1335]

Hi, I can't afford to buy the omnibus, so I'm gonna read it online. Can you please share the issues in order?🙌

[@mangageekdom]

Without flashpoint I wouldn't be a DC fanboy or have started my then podcast, now YT channel!

[@fizzy8372]

Hey Gio ! Hope you’re doing well . I’ve yet to read this . It does look good.

[@mangageekdom]

@@fizzy8372 Hey!! I am, thank you so much. Flashpoint event is solid, some of the tieins are really good like Batman, Aquaman and Wonder Woman. I had a lot of fun with those.

[@ZabeshoComics]

I completely agree with omar on the issue order here. Painful to read like that, why not collected stories instead >.> If you want to read it like this, you also might just buy single issues instead. What is the point of an omnibus when the issues are all over the place.

[@cacskl]

Already ordered the omni, thanks Omar! Glad SC is improving their binding, though they need to catch up or learn from marvel.

[@lotsalube]

Hey, omar. has/will Earth-2(new 52) be collected in an omni format? I loved that series & art.

[@jacobmontes8530]

I pre-ordered mine from Cheap Graphic Novels yesterday!

[@just23bulls]

Oh man that eye is beautiful. Especially with how big of a book this is! Glad you did an overview of this. :) Algorithm gang!

[@QuagsireEX]

I think I’ll get these in TPB, I’m currently going through the Infinite Crisis omnibus and I get so uncomfortable reading it because it’s so big!

[@xavier8394]

Maybe it is big, but Infinite Crisis is the best storyline put in chronological order, ever done by DC. I Iove it.

[@QuagsireEX]

@@xavier8394 Oh agreed, it’s brilliant!

[@juuso7792]

Mapping the event Omnies would be a nightmare job 😂 I'm personally okay with collecting first the main event and then all the tie-ins but I know a lot of people don't like that

[@TheJaxx90]

So did i get this right. This is the FULL Flashpointstory in there? 🤔

[@NearMintCondition]

It is.

[@TheJaxx90]

@@NearMintCondition nice, thanks 🙂

[@caesarchaves07]

Cant wait for the,. "The Tales from the dark Multiverse 2"

[@christophermanos9489]

Such a good book

[@LiteratureInPictures]

I’d venture to guess that most people who are really into this already have the tpb or HC. So you can still read the event separately as one. Under that premise I like the idea of release date order. Kinda different but why not. They’ve done worse (like leaving issues out).

[@kunider9714]

About time. I'm already halfway through 🤣

[@Tyler-Clark]

That eye is crazy, don't think I've seen one that big for a book that size.

[@AlejandroGonzalez-pf4uc]

Have you seen Y the last man omni?

[@Tyler-Clark]

@@AlejandroGonzalez-pf4uc no, don't have that one

[@AlejandroGonzalez-pf4uc]

@@Tyler-Clark well, great eye on that one too.

[@grahamodom2819]

Love this book!

[@TabulaRasa1972]

Thanks a lot Omar, great video. I understand and agree with your comments but it looks like this time around DC made a huge effort, choose a direction and went for it. The book looks great and well built, which is a news at DC. Great video and thanks for you hard work, you deserve all the goods coming to you. I won’t upgrade, there are more books coming and I am on a budget! Well done! #NearMintCondition M.

[@Chandasouk]

I remember starting to read DC around 2010 and then this reboot happened. The confusion lol

[@Tee_1102]

I just impulsively ordered this

[@marioramirez7269]

Gonna pick this bad boi up, thanks Omar for the review

[@mrrehino]

Always wanted to read the tie in. I have the absolute but will get this

[@yunglotus1706]

How does this omnibus tie into the 3 Geoff Johns Flash Omnibus’? I thought flash point took place during Vol 3?

[@tevonlawrence4312]

After reading singles for years I have no issue with the order of this collection

[@NearMintCondition]

Oh yeah. Not a problem to read. But I know it’s not for everyone.

[@pesarini1]

Because I had to pick for all the X-men i had to pass on this one because I already own the absolute. But love this story, I first watched the animated movie and that was an awesome animation. That's really the only place where they beat marvel in the animated movie's.

[@larryphoenix2339]

I’m gonna buy the Geoff johns flash omnis before I get this, just waiting for the third to come out.

[@darrellmetcalfe3615]

Looks great , I didn't completely love this event though , next must have is batman no man's land and starman. Plus wonder woman and batwing which looks weirdly cheap.

[@sade281]

Yooooooo Omar good stuff man always a good review !! Did u hear anything about that Spider-Man omni roger S it was coming out on April 20 but never did on IST let me kno if u hear about that one

[@lionheart4012]

Ordered yesterday from IST. Looking forward to it when it comes in. Great review Omar.

[@Almighty_Mage]

Same. Might be a while with all the shipping issues

[@forsakenV12]

People have been complaining. Go see IST's Facebook page.

[@protoplasma2953]

What do you recommend reading before Flashpoint?

[@sixgun91]

Will you be doing an empyre overview?

[@alanramirogarcia2886]

I can get ( really cheap) the box set. Should I get it or go for this? Does this omnibus have more content (tie ins) than the box set?

[@endc3043]

Just ordered a copy of this great looking omnibus today through Amazon.. I'm usually buying the ones that have alternate story lines .. I just find them great compared to you standard story lines.. it a what if this happened or that happened.. good video..

[@joeanderson9045]

Getting my copy friday from my LCS!

[@jjm6187]

Can this flash omni be read an an enjoyable standalone?

[@21roy_]

It was the only time they had to put the story first and the mini series in the end but they messed that up too, didn't they 😂 We finally have THE Omnibus that I've been asking for since I collect Omnibus so this is a happy day! You're one hell of a messenger. Thank you, Omar.

[@diamondly6250]

i already read the trade so was just trying to read the side story's but the mapping is so bad. i just want page numbers 😑

[@askloglog]

Picked up Flashpoint and Flash GJ vol 2. What are your thoughts on the forecasted Flash GJ vol 3? Already have the Final Crisis Omni and Blackest Night Omni... “Includes: Final Crisis: Rogue's Revenge #1-3; The Flash: Rebirth #1-6; Flash #1-12; Blackest Night: The Flash #1-3; The Flash: Rebirth #1; Blackest Night: Black Lantern Corps Vol. 2 #1; The Flash Secret Files and Origins 2010 #1; Flashpoint #1-5.”

[@NearMintCondition]

I'll be getting it, but so much double dipping, but it finally has Flash Rebirth in oversized format.

[@tsundokus]

My only complaint about the book is that gaint ugly 10yr Anniversary letter's after a year it won't make sense and looks ugly

[@drock6287]

Mine is supposed to be delivered via treadmill

[@addidasabbibi808]

Thomas Wayne Batman is one of the highlights of this event. Too bad DC let Tom King ruin him.

[@jabezcreed]

Head canon says King's run didn't happen. Now I'm happier. Hahaha

[@Syntherus]

@@jabezcreed Head canon is a powerful asset.

[@capical7585]

I really want this!!! It looks awesome

[@deadmousyplutaprestige8771]

Someone told me this is the 10th anniversary omnibus, is this true?

[@timmeyer9191]

Flashpoint is 10 years old?! OMG time is going by way too quickly.

[@robd1329]

I just said the same thing!!! I thought that storyline was 4yrs ago

[@Maximum.Spider]

Easiest pick up ever. Cant wait!

[@ReaperXC]

Conflicted between getting this and flash by Johns 3.

[@jjtiffany4879]

I thought wally west died during countdown

[@Manuortizp]

About the order of the issues, They did this in final crisis, but it was done better. It felt right.

[@NearMintCondition]

I agree. Well even in FC some of the mini series were together. And there wasn’t 13 issues between issues.

[@atomichound1868]

Let’s have a variant with an Omar alternate mapping!

[@georgefeliu2383]

The question of the hour is does the upcoming Flash Omnibus Volume 3 make getting this redundant. I really want to know.

[@nasirbajwa6055]

Absolutely not. There is no double dipping as far as I know. Flash volume 3 leads into this omnibus so no it does not at all make getting this redundant. Hope that helps.

[@Almighty_Mage]

Even if it in volume 3 it would only be the main event without tie ends. Just look at the green lantern omnibus and the Blackest night omnibus. Similar situation.

[@paarthbhalla2334]

hey omar pls tell if i should get blackest night dc essesntial edition or flash starting line dc essesntial edition plsssss

[@user-rt5lm2mv6r]

Got mine yesterday. Can someone help me read it in the chronological order? Im a little lost lol

[@supermankelly]

I cancelled my pre-order when I realised it's mostly not a Flash omnibus and picked up the Absolute instead.

[@eddierior123]

I agree, I understand why people want all the tie ins for the event but when it comes down to it it’s all filler. I rather just have the whole main story how dc wanted it to be read