New X-men Omnibus Overview | New Printing |Comparison | Grant Morrison

Today I give you your advance look at the New X-men Omnibus. Grant Morrison's X-men book that brought so many new readers in!
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[@toeknee1505]

Since I missed this ONCE, I will NOT let it happen AGAIN! I WILL preorder this omnibus! Thanks Omar!!!!

[@siriactuallysara]

Morrison made Emma frost into what she is today.

[@sfdgvsdify]

100% …no one writes Emma as well as Morrison does! I have the Emma cover that Quietly drew for their run as a tattoo haha. It was honestly that character’s portrayal in this run [and just this run in general] that really got me into X-Men as a kid [and comics in general]. Glad to see someone else recognize the notoriety Morrison wrote her with!!

[@spencer_a_d_]

Just finished this omni and was blown away. Morrison is an incredible writer, kept me glued the entire time. Insane arcs and an amazing ending imo. One of the best X-Men stories EVER.

[@sand4273]

The second-best run on X-Men, for my money… The Xorn stuff doesn’t really end up working for me (no spoilers), but it’s fun to read, at least. Everything else is really good/great. It really feels like “the world outside your window” despite some heady sci-fi concepts. Very adult. The Jean/Scott/Emma dynamic is amazing. These aren’t your daddy’s X-Men, but Morrison justifies that with a real sense of confidence and urgency.

[@Avarn388]

@sand7273 That always bugged me with Xorn. You can tell this run had a lot of editorial meddling towards the end, and Whedon came in and soft-rebooted with Astonishing X-men. But other than that, I liked the run for what it was.

[@TheComicBookReport]

What’s your pick for greatest run? :)

[@sand4273]

@@TheComicBookReport Claremont! But that’s not even fair to compare the two, considering the sheer amount of time Claremont got to work with these characters.

[@TheComicBookReport]

@@sand4273 Claremont is hard to beat 👏

[@seito1276]

@@TheComicBookReport, Claremont, Whedon then Morrison.

[@Krypton_Ken]

Can't wait to pick this up, Morrison's the GOAT. Hope Whedon & Cassidy's Astonishing X-Men gets an omni reprint soon, their run follows up Morrison's nicely, I usually read them back to back.

[@geminisundone]

If you're in the UK, I've just bought this from Books etc for £64.55! No one else is cheaper. I'm forever buying from them. Cheap and well packaged. Only downside is from order they take about 8 working days to arrive. Can't wait to read it for the first time.

[@sugarray6250]

Thank you. I've just placed my order with Books etc. I needed a new place after Book Depository closed down to grab my omnis.

[@geminisundone]

@@sugarray6250 Nice one. Glad I helped. Books etc are brilliant mate. Over the last 3 years I've spent at least £3000 buying omnis from them. Always buy direct from them though as they sell on eBay and Amazon but at a slightly dearer price. Shame about book depository! I've ordered from them plenty of times.

[@w4lsh]

It's a shame Speedyhen have raised their prices because I prefer them to booksetc (quicker delivery, better packaging imo) but I agree that books etc are now consistently the cheapest option here.

[@geminisundone]

@@w4lsh Yes they have raised them ( like all of the rest to be fair ) but they are very fast at getting the product to you...hence the name lol. Disagree about the packaging though. Speedy do pack well but so do books etc. I'm amazed books etc make money they are so cheap. I had this new X-Men Omni pre-ordered with forbidden planet due for release this wed 28th but thank god I saw this new X-Men already selling on eBay by books etc so I quickly ordered ( direct from them remember always the cheapest option ) and instantly cancelled my preorder from forbidden planet.

[@abeedo]

Why does this sound like bots talking

[@kadream5179]

This and my X23 Omnibus was delivered today thanks to Cheap Graphic Novels 💪🏾

[@bertfechner417]

Getting this! I'm not missing getting this for the umpteenth time in a row.

[@TheComicBookReport]

Same 😂👏

[@SuperFlyComicsGuy]

You know what, I would love to see you interview Grant Morrison on the channel one day, I think that would be amazing

[@siriactuallysara]

My favorite runs are Phoenix saga / dark Phoenix claremont run. New x-men Morrison run Age of apoc Astonishing x-men whedons run

[@Avarn388]

While I personally prefer Astonishing X-men(it's in my top ten favorite CB runs of all time, regardless of how I feel about Whedon. He was a good writer), Morrison's New X-men I liked. Quitely I always saw as weird for this run. It's strange because I loved his style in All-star Superman but here some characters, like Emma Frost, looked great while others like Wolverine, looked off. As for the writing, I mostly liked this run. It did a lot to revitalize the X-men stuff afterwards, but there were some narrative choices I wasn't down with. All in all, I'd still take this run over Houses of X/ Powers of X stuff of modern Marvel. Morrison is very out there, but his X-men stuff I argue was that done decently.

[@paulerlingheuser8453]

Yeah wolverine was trying to hard to be edgy in that style. Give me Clint Eastwood wolverine anyday

[@siriactuallysara]

I agree with you Josh whedons x-men got me back into comics and annihulation and blackest night kept me for years. With civil war and house of M. I then moved to collected editions around 2005-2007.

[@paulerlingheuser8453]

I pretty much have collected editions for that time and up for the most part. The color looks better on the original 80s 90s comics because it was made with cheap newsprint in mind for the final product. Cost a lot more but there is an incentive for that reason

[@Halpern8]

I love that wrapped interior cover is very borderland-ish style, that's awesome!

[@Halpern8]

You should read Death of Glory, 100% borderlands vibes

[@TheComicBookReport]

I CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS REPRINT 📚😱📚

[@Robd07]

...Excelsior!!!!!

[@MrMark-hm9lk]

I love omnibus books. Old 80s comics are too expensive.

[@juliusmaloney]

Especially if you’re trying to track down a full run of anything. The Omnibus has been such a game changer for me. ✌🏼

[@paulerlingheuser8453]

But the color was better on newsprint cause it was made for it, but damn did my x men and FF 80s run cost me _$$$$ n the smell of old news print and the history of them being an actual stamp in time is priceless for me

[@THX1178]

Like many New X Men was what made me return to comics after being away for awhile. Super tempted by this as I don’t have any of it anymore but also do like the epic format. Problem with the epics is how long will it take to complete this run… Thanks again for another great video and keep up the awesome work 🙏

[@animeshadow2]

A must buy .

[@joshwatts7540]

Hiya Omar! Comment for the algorithm and hope your vacation is going nice!!! Don't worry about us, we will hold down the fort and still be here waiting for ya

[@OmniNationComics]

Great coverage bro ! Definitely gonna be getting this one !

[@positiveproductions6699]

It is cool to see this printed in omnibus form

[@MrNoobtuber999]

I remember the crap that Igor Kordey got for his art at the time. There are a few rough bits but looking at it now I think it's largely pretty good and often spectacular. Yes it was very unlike 'typical' X-men art of the time but pushed Marvel to be a *bit* more adventurous in their house style. Also remember that he pencilled and inked entire issues in a week to get the book back on schedule after the delays from Quitely and Van Sciver.

[@Krypton_Ken]

I really liked Igor Kordey, his Cable artwork was cool too, and really fit that book.

[@ChrisLovesComics]

Can't wait to pick this up 😁

[@paulbowler5345]

Morison's X-Men run was great, will have to get this!

[@gqd1975]

Ordered this a week or two ago. Really hoping to get it soon.

[@JoeLovesComics]

Great overview, excited to get this!

[@MidgardSerpent]

The difference in paper thickness between the old and new editions is astonishing. The older printing is probably like 1.5 inches thicker.

[@bethanyb.entertained]

New to your channel and love how informative it is since I am new to comics. I am wondering what bookcases you have and/or recommend?

[@NearMintCondition]

Happy to have you here. I use the IKEA Billy for my trades and standard HCs and the IKEA Kallax for my Omnis, Absolutes and oversized HCs.

[@just__an__asshole]

I would've never thought grant Morrison doing an X-Men run especially being familiar with his previous works

[@KizMusic758]

This is my favorite run of X-Men or at least in my top 2

[@pabloencarnacion1303]

I am a DC guy but I was always interested in the Xmen, probably I will start with this omnis

[@dddaaa6965]

That’s what I did, I didn’t expect so many artist changing during the run though lol, never seen a case this extreme before myself.

[@reey2778]

SO EXCITED

[@InfernoDelta12]

I’m definitely getting this. I’m not a grant Morrison fan but damn this run is good. I hope the MCU will pull from this when they get around to doing x-men.

[@Inarelationshipthecomickid]

I am rewatching the flash. Because it is my favorite childhood TV show. And was sad when it ended. And also there are a lot of things I do remember about it. But then there are a lot of things that I don't remember about it.

[@susanacostadesa4445]

Hello Omar. I have a question that would really appreciate your help with. I'm new to comics and have been going through a lot of your videos, especially about the SW omnibus volumes. You sometimes mention the printing type that sounds like imax or imacs, could you explain those printing types to a newbie? Many thanks!

[@litewait633]

Any idea on how this new printing compares to the 3rd edition?

[@omererenl2879]

Considering buying this one. Is the previous print better or this?

[@MagicJulienBertone]

It is weird, I had to resubscribe cause I was not getting notifications for new videos. Anyways I hope it helps the channel!!

[@Darwaxion]

Why is thin thinner than the previous printings? I am planning to buy this one.

[@TheWisestWizards]

Any word on a reprint of Whedon's X-Men? I know I'm not the only one waiting on that too.

[@MaximumWarp2099]

Just ordered it. Now if only Whedon’s Astonishing X-men Omni would come back into print.

[@comicnutt7677]

I have the 2017/18 printing.

[@siniquezu]

Wait. The logo is the same upside down? How have I never noticed this??

[@BeastXGohan]

Is this a vol 1 or completes the new X-Men run?

[@the_marvel_omnivore]

I can't wait to scoop this one up! Marvel is killing the game!

[@rickgear2579]

This is the best X-men run IMO, but I recognize that it's not for everybody. It's often compared to Astonishing X-men and I give this run a slight edge, but I do feel that Astonishing is easier for new readers.

[@Silverindigo4]

So should I even bother with the new printing, I mean how bad is the bleed through. Will it detract from the experience.

[@williamlee2182]

What is it called when a font is read the same up-side down, same as right-side up?

[@deanwinchester4778]

palindrome, like tenet, there was a movie

[@tylerhayes7522]

Is this a good starting point for X Men?

[@ratalion]

I love Chuck Austen’s uncanny xmen. Kia Asamiya artwork is the best.

[@Spawnzrkr]

Didn’t this run have 43 issues? I feel like there’s two missing. If I’m wrong please let me know.

[@gauravshrivastava643]

The world needs nightwing by chuck dixen and scott McDaniel omnibus. And detective comics new 52 omnibus. Plz tell dc 🙏

[@luciferfernandez7094]

Best (or worse) of this run is that it feels self contained, almost an elseworld’s X-men. Morrison showed his trademark with this one: he understands a concept and then twists it on ways that were always there but were unused - the school side of things, for example (which were done in the movie!)This run broke some new ground, let a load of stuff to explore and move forwards to and then Marvel reckoned it - ugh. Whedon’s run was fine but then they buried it all with the “event era” which since has been unmitigated crap.

[@wilburke5793]

Unrelated Omar, but what do you think the chances are that DC collects Jeremy Adams’ Flash in an omni or any format that isnt vol 16 of a whole different series? Lmao

[@Rodimusprimerib]

Loved this run, still Quietlys creepy emma gives me nightmares

[@guillermomaldonado6277]

I must be the only person on earth that dropped the title altogether beacause of Morrison's run; I mean, previous couple of years weren't the best, but the first issues of these run really pushed me away. It was years after that I returned and finally read (in it's initilal paperback printings) and really appreciated it. It's a great story overall. I'm not fan of Quitely's art (guess I'm alone in that too) but it's a matter of taste, the guy is a great artist ...now, Igor Kordey, man that guy should find another profession. Thanks! 🍺🍺

[@spiderphil]

Lol, your Grant Morrison, do your own thing

[@collectingmemoriesyt]

"It got a little confusing." Yeah, just a bit. That's why I stuck with the Epic Collection. Makes reading X-Men so much easier.

[@thedude9266]

Are you worried about fall of x?

[@khizzkazul7450]

Just bought this omnibus, and it has absolutely no eye. Because of that, it is not easy to read and has big gutter loss. And, yes, I stretched it several times.

[@tjames4597]

Not my favourite run despite giving it a couple chances. It has interesting ideas but I think the execution leaves a whole lot to be desired.

[@jordanfox2128]

Omar, your comments about Morrison’s interpretation of the characters highlights a difference I feel I have compared to many comic readers. I truly believe Morrison draws out the true nature of characters and does their research in writing the characters. For example, Morrison takes a lot of the self-doubt placed in Cyclops from decades of Marvel-style writing and helps him to grow up (becoming the confident leader that Whedon, Fraction, and many later writers are able to use). Professor X is at his all-time best during this run. He’s a benevolent, altruistic man trying to do his best, get past his many flaws, and return to finding ways to unite humankind with mutant kind. Whedon’s run, while having many strengths, resorts to character cliches far too often and resorts to an ugly past time in the X-Men line at that time: showing how “depraved” Xavier truly is (by having him enslave a newborn A.I. Xavier proceeded to become the X-Men’s whipping boy for awhile before he was replaced by Cyclops becoming the whipping boy during AvX and after. Those were true mischaracterizations of noble figures).

[@ChristopherLono]

Great run, if only the art wasn’t so incoherent this would be an ever bigger classic i.e. Quitely for at least 15 issues with Extinction, Imperial, Riot, Jimenez for minimum of 10 issues and Kordey for no more than three issues (I’m sorry but even though it comes to personal taste my eyes bleed every time I read the ones that he did).

[@NastyTete]

Glad I watched. Pass for me

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

Is this typical Morrison writing? I like when they wrote weird stuff like Doom Patrol and Animal Man, but I didn’t enjoy they Batman nor Flash. When I say typical Morrison writing I mean, convoluted and hard to follow stories, unnecessary violent stuff and cheap mysticism.

[@luciferfernandez7094]

Well, you tell me: Cyclops has a psychic affair with Emma, cheating on Jean. There are second mutations like Emma turning into a diamond or Beast becoming Disney’s Beast. Prof X has a gun in his chair ready to kill himself in case of emergency. Wolverine does zen meditation which helps his healing power. The school becomes an actual school and student life is seen, including a mutiny lead by a nerd. New villains, like Cassandra Nova (Xavier’s evil twin, whom he killed in the womb but somehow is back) or the U-men, transhumanist who want to harvest mutant organs. That should be enough for you to know if it’s typical Morrison…

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

@@luciferfernandez7094Haha! Thanks. That sounds like typical Morrison to me. I mean I appreciate the wacky and the bizarre when the characters are obscure. But when the characters are well known, I prefer more personality exploration. I’ve heard Astonishing by Whedon is more like what I want, so I might wait for they to be reprinted or buy an eBay copy. Thanks again for your input!

[@warrenweaver6664]

Pass for me

[@guillermojacum7014]

A PASS for me. I know I'm alone on this boat and I know it might sound controversial but, IMHO, this is an overrated X-men run and to be honest this run was the main areason why I stopped collecting comic books circa 2001. I went back years later but only to read Ultimate Spider-man/ Ultimate X-men (until Ultimatum ended up with everything that was good) and besides to update my old issues/ trades to OHC/ Omnibus/ Epic collections. The only Omnibus announcement I'm really interested in is the What if 1989 omni. However, as far as I know, there's one issue missing. (Come on, don't tell me you are following chronological publication order) I hope Marvel releases The Road to Onslaught (where is that Omnibus?), Fatal Attractions (where is that reprint?), X-men forever (not the hidden years gosh, why?). I hope they release X-men forever and it includes X-men forever alpha ( X-men 1-3 and not only excerpts, I mean, the whole issue... It would be great tbe 2.0 version) and I hope they include What if minus 1 (the bishop flashback issue) in the what if 1989 upcoming volume 1. Otherwise...