Superman: The Man of Steel Vol. 1 Hardcover Overview!

Join the Uncanny Omar as he does an overview of the Superman: The Man of Steel Vol. 1 Hardcover from DC Comics.
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[@jabezcreed]

I know the omnibus collectors really wanted a "Man of Steel" omnibus, but I have to tell you I am in love with this small chunk package of about 19 issues for $50. If I can have 2 or 3 equally lovely books on my shelf in the future, I will be highly satisfied. This is a nice introduction and beginning to the Byrne era, with a sturdy but light feel to the physical book. A glossy cover and dust jacket on the outside, with a nice matte paper and 80s-reminiscent coloring on the inside. It feels comfortable and readable in my hand, which will make it a lot easier to read than my 1200-page Fourth World style "omnibu."

[@NearMintCondition]

I'm so happy you love it. At least its a beginning to a great collection.

[@elvaquerovaquero5243]

I can tell by your voice how much this broke your heart. You are not alone, hermano. We are all disappointed.

[@W3bOfSpid3r90]

Cual es el problema con la edición compañero??

[@nicolasfranciscomoraleshua3090]

@@W3bOfSpid3r90 No es Omnibus, por lo tanto es de menor altura y grosor(Decepciona más al saber que otros comics contemporaneos como Teen Titans y Wonder Woman sí tienen Omni). Y el papel usado es mate y no brilloso, similar al de la edición de tapa blanda por lo que esta "actualización" no mejora en casi nada la edición de tapa blanda. Además la encuadernación no es cosida.

[@raizengomes]

a lot of people complaining about it not being OHC, but thin matte paper and no sewn binding is the deal breaker for me

[@bclayj]

Absolutely, if the quality had been there I may have purchased but no way am I buying this garbage. I am to the point where I buy almost nothing from DC.

[@rebel-by-design]

What a shame. I can't stop myself hoping DC's collected editions department sorts itself out eventually.

[@josearrocha3377]

I understand your dissatisfaction at this not being an omnibus and I would have liked it to be as well but this book is def for me. I had a couple of these issues when I was a kid and I was never able to complete the story. I’ve read so much about John Byrnes influence on Superman from his miniseries to now and I’ll never forget his design of Joe El and Lara and Clark taking Lana for a flight to reveal his powers to her. Not to mention that the art is top 5 best ever to put Superman on paper. I preordered this with Grand Design X Men and because I chose for both to be shipped together, who know when I’m going to get it since Grand Design was pushed back a few weeks.

[@michaelemond7315]

I think the title of this video should have been "Man of Steel: Not an Omnibus Review"

[@KimDahl77]

I grew up on John Byrne and remember these comics from the 80's and 90's. I love them.

[@NearMintCondition]

They are amazing.

[@robertmccauley8366]

WOW all 4 of those images on the book and the inside covers are just ICONIC SUPERMAN pics and iconic Byrne pics. This also reminds me of my childhood and especially anything 80’s John Byrne definitely brings the memories....Gorgeous but damn why not at least make it a deluxe edition friggin DC and GLUED BINDING?!?! WTF?!

[@robertmccauley8366]

Can you imagine Dani Miki inking Byrne back in the day? That guy can add detail!!

[@azizi8921]

I like the design and type of paper used for the book. It's quite light and so practical to read compared to the omnibuses which to me are more towards collectibles and for shelf displays.

[@blueg8731]

LOVE your custom-bound omni. Man!

[@kirkphilbrick7458]

I prefer glossy paper because it makes tye details and the colors pop more.

[@timthehandler]

I got my copy of this last Saturday. I'd much rather have had an omni too, but this is a handsome book, and the material collected is mostly wonderful. I never cared about Superman until this run either, and Byrne made me a fan for many years. I hope enough people get this for the series to continue at least. Take care everyone.

[@scottcrabface5662]

Whoa, what?! This isn't oversized and it's $50 to boot? WTF?

[@thebolbiggity]

If it was a sewn binding I would have been okay with it. That's what annoys me the most

[@adrenalinamotosgames]

Just waiting my copy. This run really deserves an oversized format, but this edition is beautiful besides that. Great video Omar.

[@michalstypka7120]

I picked it up right on the release date and I couldn't be happier. Now I'm impatiently waiting for the colume 2, and hope for further volumes. Great review btw! Cheers.

[@NearMintCondition]

Can't wait for the second one.

[@arthurwoo6082]

You're voice and tone speaks volumes Omar regarding OHC/Omni (which i totally agree with) but for those on the fence and have never read the series or prefer this format, its an absolute purchase. Some of the best comicbook storytelling and seminal work on the Superman character. You're content review is spot on.

[@Ythelastnerd]

I have all the trades, so as this HC isn't a deluxe version, I'm not prepared to "upgrade" as it really isn't an upgrade IMO. What I'm REALLY waiting on is the next omnibus that comes after Exile, that should take us through up to the "Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite" saga. I don't know if DC ever plans on doing another omni, but they bloody well should!

[@channelz2929]

Thank you for sharing. I ordered mine the other day.

[@eqs1782]

IDK why but this broke my heart.

[@DialetoNerd]

Great video Omar

[@nelsoncarvalho6338]

That’s the build I was expecting. I’m waiting for the omnibus but will pick this up if I can get it for 50% off or more. I don’t know why DC think we want this format. The Byrne WW run is in the same format. Correct me if I’m wrong but it’s Also strange that the only Byrne Omni at DC is Doom Patrol.

[@xlordlocustx]

I'm so torn. Selling books can be difficult in EU, so jumping on this and having an omni maybe solicited later on.... But, I also really want to read this run. :(

[@paultimler474]

This was an instant buy for me: I grew up on Byrne’s work and I missed out on some of these issues. Flipping back through some of the original issues I noticed the coloring from DC was horrible back in the day on the old newsprint: blotchy red skin tones and muddy colors. The re-coloring alone is worth the cost.

[@TitoBobbyPh]

Love the combo drawings of John Byrne and detailed inks of Karl Kesel. I considered them as the best ever.

[@xavier8394]

I have all 9 TPB and I got this HC. Wel, only plus for this HC are covers that starts each chapter. In TPB they did not put covers, only at the end.

[@itszackempire]

I didn't realize this book collected so much material! Thanks for showing it.

[@Couick27]

Can’t wait for mine!!! $25 on IST is a great deal! ✌️

[@captainmofongo584]

I also ordered this last night off Instocktrades. That site is giving Amazon & Cheapgraphicnovels a run for its money.

[@captainmofongo584]

@Jon Kent going to be doing a lot of business with them in the future.

[@derek_2025]

This is the run that got me in to comics, such great stuff. Shame it’s not an omnibus but I take what I can get. I have my copy already from Amazon, but I think it represents a quadruple dip for me. Strange to start over from the beginning rather than continue the trades at volume 10 though

[@allstarcomics.]

The edition is beautiful, even don't being a Deluxe Oversized Edition. I really wanted this in OHC. Just waiting my copy. Nice video Omar!

[@QuagsireEX]

I preordered this with the expectation of it being oversized. Such a shame that it’s not. But as I’ve never ready this before, I’m still super excited. And I got it for cheap!

[@lemonherb1]

This brings back some memories. I grew up in the 70's having read occasional silver and Bronze Age books, but I didn't discover the direct market until just before Crisis so I was on board for that and everything afterwards I remember the miniseries well and then the relaunch of the Superman books. I even sent in the card in those first issues to get a chance of getting a limited copy of the Man Of Steel miniseries bound into a TPB, well sort of. They took the original issues, sliced off the spine and glue bound it in a yardstick cover that had the miniseries cover logo and a grid background. I haven't revisited this since reading the original issues, but I like the idea of how they collected this volume in publishing order, which would make it convenient to read. It is in my opinion the best reboot of the characters in the universe up to date and I have many warm memories of this period.

[@MaxAndCheese0917]

I kinda prefer this as a hardcover because it’s a little cheaper and I just find omnis a little inconvenient to read sometimes

[@animeshadow2]

I got my copy yesterday because your recommended it. I just wanted to say thank.

[@TragickHipHop]

Not sure what the hell is wrong with DC to decide NOT making this an omnibus.. I mean seriously.. it's a fail on their part. I mean they could've at least made it a deluxe edition 😭 Is there still hope after the standard hardcovers are all released?? 😭😭

[@Ultron71]

For a few months DC was soliciting for omnibuses and then turning around and cancelling them. In one of his last appearances at a consumer/customer presentation before his firing Dido explained the reason for the cancelling of the omnibuses was the minimum number required to justify a printing was not there but many of the titles would be released in some form other than an omnibus. Maybe if the hardcover collections sell enough then there will be an omnibus.

[@ardenaudreyarji]

I won’t buy an omnibus version of this.

[@trishb.6398]

DC really needs David Gabriel and Omar over there. BADLY!

[@davidgraham8299]

Not sure I'd wish that on them at this point.

[@stephentheshywarrior2759]

I feel for you Omar, I am going to eventually get it as never read the material before. It still looks like a nice book imo.

[@mattperiolat]

I’m disappointed this is not an Omni too. I would like to believe sales will be strong enough that maybe in two or three years, they might still do one. Meantime, it’s Byrne Supes. You were far more eloquent than I, but this... this is the run. From here to the wedding, it’s just every inch something worth having, same as Batman from Year One to NML. Get it, read it, treasure it. And maybe be like me. Whenever you are down, discouraged, beaten, disappointed, there is always a hope. Just look... up in the sky.

[@bclayj]

Why would sales be strong? I love the work but I’m not going to buy a book with garbage binding and paper, send a message to DC by voting with your wallet.

[@mattperiolat]

@@bclayj That’s a fair point. If it’s not what you want, you have other options - the trades, digital and so on. But beware cutting your nose off to spite your face: they could just as easily see poor sales as reason not to continue and cancel after two volumes. Your decision, beware of consequences.

[@bclayj]

Matthew Periolat DC is doing the cutting, not me. They can cancel it after one volume for all I care, I’m not going to buy their shitty book. If they want my money they need to put out a quality product, end of story. And if enough people tell them that, they will stop putting out junk.

[@drderrickchua]

Look at it this way- it matches up with the latter tpbs that many people have & we don’t expect DC to finish a run. Two halves fitting together.

[@achintyavenkateshart]

Its not a Deluxe?! What a travesty. Oh well looks cool despite that.

[@davebautista6256]

Just ordered it! It’s thicker than I expected!

[@MisterMiraclePC]

I actually own the 9 volumes in trade, but as a huge Superman fan and collector, the temptation to get this is real. Would you say it was worth upgrading to these collections from the trade paperbacks? I don't really collect in omnibus format, so I was heartbroken when they cancelled the Man of Tomorrow collections and opted for the Exile and Other Stories omnibus to follow the Man of Steel trades, but I picked that up regardless.

[@billybarnett2846]

Enjoyed the video. Brought back some good memories of early days of collecting. The Man of Steel came out in 86 not 91 cause I was in high school at the time.

[@patrickgallagher6078]

Nice review - ordered mine today. You really need to do a John Byrne episode!!

[@nozkaian]

I must buy this, because I grew up with this, and I love Byrne, but what DC did with this book, the glued binding and the normal sized hc, it's a piece of sheat!

[@NearMintCondition]

Yeah, we are not happy with the size.

[@officialjmantherealist6391]

This is a really good sneak peak of what to expect. I preordered mine and now I can’t wait to read it!!!!!!

[@markmckeever3237]

So much a fan of Karl Kesel's inks. Love this Superman run.

[@NearMintCondition]

Same here.

[@thepagemaster2963]

The custom bind stuff is so dope

[@ericadler9680]

Looks great. I'm waiting for my copy and I want to read it at once.

[@michellekocsis2242]

I got this today Mighty Omar!!! Wish it was an omnibus but I'll take it!!!

[@JClif]

I so wanted an omni in this. However, I am going to purchase it anyway. Even though it does not have sewn binding. This may be the best we get for awhile. Love the content!

[@Avarn388]

As much as I'm a Bryne fan(I Loved his stuff on F4, She-Hulk), I surprisingly haven't read this. So yeah; I'm picking this up, alongside Grell's Green Arrow Omnibus. Great work as always, Omar.

[@Jakejesus]

Thanks so much for this video. Why why why isnt this OHC? :( I dont know what to do because I REALLY want this, but I really wanted it OHC

[@maverator]

I really hope these come out in omnibus format some day.

[@fausty616]

So frustrating. Hate to admit I actually impulse bought this, because at least you've got better paper and some actual design work and care put into them compared to the older trades which are a bit more barebones. With all the AT&T/WB/DC news recently, I got frustrated/bored and basically made a giant list of every run of significance that DC has never reprinted or that is out of print. My custom bind plans were already disproportionately DC due to their haphazard collected editions efforts, but now my horizons for them have expanded. And Superman is the biggest character with HUGE swaths of uncollected material, so I guess I gotta hit the dollar bins...

[@Tylawrrr]

Of course I wish these were over-sized and I'll likely still pick this up, the only thing holding me back is the fear of this run being orphaned. Looking at my Lucifer Vol 1, that's my major fear with DC books right now.

[@rayvenkman2087]

We’re up to volume 3 with volume 4 solicited for around the beginning of 2022.

[@ljkelty1766]

Awesome review. Can't believe I finally have this in-hand. It's a real shame that DC didn't make this a deluxe hardcover. Your custom bound omnis are really nice.

[@travisgervais4752]

I was definitely hoping for the Omnibus. I have all 9 trades. I’m completely baffled by this decision. We got a exile Omnibus but not a Omnibus of this? This run of Superman by Byrne is equal to: Green Lantern by Johns Green Arrow by Grell Aquaman by Peter David Wonder Woman by Perez Justice League by Morrison Swamp Thing by Moore I would be ok if it was at least a deluxe size HC. This is a travesty and shows you they don’t have a clue in the DC collected editions dept.

[@billyjoejenkins2081]

I just ordered this yesterday on Instocktrades for $25. I was excited about the omnibus and it sucks that they cut it in half and shrunk it down with a different binding (I'm assuming that an omni would have been sewn). This was still a "beggars can't be choosers" situation since this is still cheaper than getting the trades. I hope they release enough to reach the Exile omnibus.

[@Ode_10]

This looks awesome, just bought it!

[@seannie35]

I’ve really been looking forward to this coming out. A little disappointed in the format but still looks great! I would love to see this go all the way to the Death of Superman. The tail end of this and the Death of Superman were the stories I grew up with. I love that sweet nostalgic feel!

[@teflondonmiggz]

I just ordered the book, it would've been cool if it was an omni or at least a deluxe edition, but either way, I'm a huge Superman fan so it was a must. I used to watch the Superman animated series as a kid, Smallville, all the reeves movies, so I'm hyped. I just ordered it with some of my bday money from a few weeks ago, I'm excited to read it. I've only read a few issues from my uncles' collection and I loved what I read.

[@astrostar49]

That custom omnibus with that cover looks beautiful. Wish I had it. Anyway, thanks for reviewing this item. I may pick it up myself, but I'm hoping an omnibus will be released one day.

[@NearMintCondition]

Thanks for watching! I'm hoping for one omnibus too.

[@ZsoltSchumacher]

I don't really care if Omnibus or not, what I would have liked is, more effort put into this book! I have just received it today as well by the way and it feels a little cheap, as you said, glued, the title printing on the spine of the book for me is slightly over on the back cover and just plane paper pages, same like the 9 TPBs which you have also mentioned..... I completely agree though that these are the best Superman stories and art there is! In Hungary they have also started with this series Superman and I have enjoyed every issue! I have already re ordered Vol. 2!

[@pradev2110]

This Superman was my very first DC comic, I remember picking up from the bookseller on a train station. How many volumes will be there of John's Superman?

[@rayvenkman2087]

4. Apparently they’re collecting all of John Byrne’s penned comics.

[@projektvyking7521]

I ordered mine in hopes of the Omni

[@shazam2323]

1:42, top right middle panel...supes being sneaky

[@InstrumentalArtistry]

I felt the same way about John Byrne's run on Wonder Woman being collected in regular HC format. At least give us a deluxe HC with sewn binding. Oh well, hopefully we will get the omnibus treatment for all of John Byrne's stuff at DC like we already got with his Doom Patrol run. Until then, I will buy the HC's, since I never had these in physical copy growing up in the 80's and 90's. I am grateful that we get this stuff printed at all. I remember a time when the only way to read comics was to hunt down the back issues. Remember folks, we have it good right now.

[@NearMintCondition]

We do have it good now.

[@jessechurch71]

I was disappointed that the omnibus was cancelled, however I still purchased this, it’s what got me Interested in Superman. I would like DC to know there is a demand for Superman

[@tsundokus]

1:42 made you look

[@NearMintCondition]

I looked.

[@matthewmanghi5765]

I don’t mind that’s is a hardcover not an Omni, after all OHC can be very nice to read. But standard size and glued bindings are definitely a nope for me. Oh well, I read some of this as a kid and I’m sure I would have picked it up in a format I like, but I’m not super invested in this series so I’m happy to save the money/shelf space.

[@azb-comics]

It looks very cool I started collecting comi s last year right know I am starting to realy complete the siries ( knight fall is wat I am busy with know ) but I think i will pic up this book just two read and add To my colection ! And as a pauze of completing my comic siries but a realy realy cool book

[@psychoseb8871]

I just remembered I used to own that issue 1 when I was a wee lad. Didn't know how awesome the run is back then and I gave it away. Silly youth! Nevertheless, I'm getting the book for sure :D

[@almirsadovic]

Packing this up definitely. It has been long time since I read some Superman book. Thanks a lot Omar 🙏🍀🖖

[@thedarklord1964]

Man I ordered this yesterday I thought it was a OHC well I am still excited to read it!

[@antoniodechavez4200]

I actually picked this up. I'm a Byrne fan, so it was hard to pass up. An omnibus would have been a lot better though. However, with all that's been happening at DC regarding the Lay-offs I'm more forgiving and, honestly, more sympathetic to those who lost their jobs.

[@SylentEcho]

These need to go all the way upto the wedding that happened in 1998, at least, but I doubt it will. They'll probably stop after 3 or 4 of these, sadly.

[@CesarIsaacPerez]

I'll continue to wait for an Omnibus version. Never read those stories... I got into comics after the Death and Return of Superman, so I bought that Omnibus and the Exile Omni. Really want an Omnibus of the John Byrne run.

[@haikdiloyan8783]

seriously Omar where do you go for your custom binding??

[@atheistsince1210]

Picked up a copy on Amazon a few hours ago Omar I was waiting years for this hardcover run because the John Byrne trades were just way too expensive.

[@kirkphilbrick7458]

So just a quick comment. Did anyone else ever find the image on the back cover with Superman holding his cape a little odd? It just always bugged me. And what are some definitive John Byrne Superman images because a John Byrne Superman statue has never been produced.

[@joshmcguire1911]

as someone who has never read this i can't wait to pick it up

[@ElMalignoSENSEI]

So sad we missed the chance to have an omnibus for this collection, in order to have a toe to toe with Sensational She-Hulk by Byrne as well. I will pass on this one as I collected the TPBs (around 9 or 10) from a few years ago.

[@nimbusxd91]

My friend told me if i ever wanted to start reading Superman comics its this one is a good starter is that true ?

[@NearMintCondition]

It’s one of my favorite places to recommend for people to start reading.

[@andrewzaccaria8216]

Great video Omar, personally for me I'll be stinking with my paperbacks I still hold hope we will get the omni's even if its five years from now.

[@Technician302]

It’s finally here..the hardcover..yay. . .

[@jeanemlicar]

I’m so gonna get this book.

[@Oblivion4777]

This is really sad :/ But Omar, do you mind doing a video on ALL your custom bindings? They look really interesting and I would love to see why they mean something to you!

[@borngeek8928]

got mine today with venomnibus vol 2 would have loved an omnibus as well beautiful cover art and dust jacket, a bit of advice uncanny omar have you seen the spectre bronze age omnibus ? i am tempted but not sure dont know a great deal about the spectre ?

[@protoplasma2953]

God, I preordered this book so long ago. So glad to be getting it sometime next month finally. I wish this virus hadn’t pushed back shipping times.

[@johnnieriot13]

Hey Omar, I have a question if you don’t mind. You know how you stretch the spine of an omnibus? What else do you stretch? Oversized hardcovers? Compendiums? Big hardcovers? Or just omnibus’s? Great episode/review.

[@chino062]

Tomasi Gleason run on Superman is getting an omnibus in May 2021

[@CarlosRodriguez-sv4wd]

What’s up with instocktrades? Every time a book is supposed to come out like the Morrison Batman Omni vol 3 it just doesn’t. Same with astonishing men, uncanny X-men, wolverine, every Omni lately

[@vq1975]

Omar, I'm a new follower coming over from print novels and coming back into the fold of comics. I'm a Batman, Hulk, and Spiderman fan. A quick question, I see you have custom bound editions, who is your go-to for custom binding these days? I'd like to have some of my own collection bound as well. Thanks for all your work, I really enjoy seeing your earlier stuff, esp the reading order of Batman & Hulk...

[@NearMintCondition]

Welcome aboard! I used Houchen In the past. Part four of Batman reading order is coming out next week :)

[@MontrealExposForever]

Just got this book in the mail yesterday, It is beautiful! , but like you, I wish it was an omnibus.

[@NearMintCondition]

Maybe one day.

[@oxmeatpete]

I bought this and I’m speaking with my $ to DC in hopes that they still make these into Omnis after all the hard covers are released. Even if this is their game plan all along to release Omnis after these HCs to get more money out of us in this one instance I will be elated to double dip and get the Omnis after and gift the HCs to a friend or Family Member to get them hooked as well. Perfect review Omar on this book!

[@dannyc8876]

And for the 100th time, thanks for the videos

[@NearMintCondition]

For the 100th time. Thank you so much for the kind words.

[@andrecrispim3209]

im thinking about buying this has a first superman reader. is it good or you advice others?

[@NearMintCondition]

It is a huge and great jumping on point.

[@antoniodechavez4200]

How do you Custom bind your collections? Who does it for you? By the way, are you reviewing the Power of Shazam Hardcover?

[@patriciohdz3195]

Do you know if there'll be a reprint of the Death and Return of Superman omnibus?