The Fantastic Four Omnibus Vol. 2 | NEW PRINTING | Comparison | New Omnibus Spines |

[@benglazier769]

This really seems like a punch in the face for long time collectors, especially with new volumes in established series now having different spines. Such a shame as for the last few years (in many ways thanks to Omar) Marvel has been really listening to its fanbase with what to print and reprint. Doesn’t even make financial sense as going off the fan response these reprints are gonna sell worse than if they’d just kept the old designs.

[@Marco-mi2fz]

I'm going to go ahead and say this: If Marvel uses this redesigned spine in ASM vol. 3 and vol. 5, they will lose a customer. Don't piss off detail oriented collectors, Marvel. I'd rather have an incomplete collection that makes sense than having those ridiculous redesigns sticking out like sore thumbs. Apologies Omar. The content of the book and your video is great as always!

[@NearMintCondition]

No need to apologize my brother, what you do with your money is your business. All your doing is stating your thoughts.

[@ConorB1]

@@NearMintCondition I take it your aware of the petition that has like 150+ signatures? Hopefully they know of it.

[@NearMintCondition]

@@ConorB1 I have made Marvel aware of all the criticism. As stated earlier, what they decide to do, is up to them.

[@thegreenlaser215]

@@ConorB1 Where is this petition?

[@ConorB1]

@@thegreenlaser215 go into any of the omnibus Facebook groups and ask or omnibus collectors subreddit which is easier to find.

[@tibordurgonics]

"You won't care, unless you appreciate art." Haha. Nice one, Omar.

[@NearMintCondition]

I think that came off the wrong way. :/

[@virvum_cypher]

@@NearMintCondition I actually laughed out loud when you said that. I'm like, "So... all of us?" lol

[@makzax]

My feeling is that this spine design was initialy a mistake and they just don't have the nerve to admit it!

[@ReaperXC]

Was contemplating upgrading for restored art but keeping my copy because of that spine.

[@markzimmer5467]

And since they aren’t the same thickness, you can’t even swap the dust jackets.

[@spiderneil]

I can't have new spines that stick out on my shelf compared to my other silver age spines. Cancelled my pre-order of Vol. 2, 3, and 4. I plan to get the second printings on eBay.

[@hamzadawud]

I'm glad most of us agree on the font size being too small. I said I wouldn't talk about it again, but I simply don't understand that choice. My Captain America omnis will look quite absurd all together on the shelf, especially since the Kirby Omni was just recently republished with a normal font size. 😂

[@ReaperXC]

It’s so dumb.

[@spiderneil]

For me, it's not about the smaller font, it's about consistency. If I have a collection of 4 books with matching spines then a 5th book with a different spine will stick out like a sore thumb. Marvel must know this.

[@knivezinsane1839]

I wish all the silver age spines were consistent. This is depressing that my shelve will look bad now.

[@rickgear2579]

Definitely will not buy a silver age Omni with that spine. I’m glad I’m saving money.

[@jimjohnson1305]

I'm with you there. Cap vol 3 is my last and I'll look for someone to make me a custom jacket for it.

[@aultra-magawhostandsagains7974]

@@jimjohnson1305 I didn’t mind the spine,but when he said it had thin paper,I canceled my preorder,got on Ebay and got the original printing right away! I have that with The Wolverine Volume 1 Omnibus and it sucks! No excuse for it when New Mutants,X-men Inferno,and Dark Phoenix Saga all recent have thicker paper!😡😡😡

[@showman40]

I WAS going to buy all volumes 2 through 4 for the FF omnibus, but with those HORRIBLE spines, I'm saving my money for sure...

[@KGBookkeeping]

Spinegeddon worsens; I hope Marvel does something to address our concerns soon; the comments are pretty full so far and I don’t even think the video has hit 24 hrs of life yet lol

[@JohnDeFoor]

The original spines are much better.

[@IRLYT]

I'm not that anal about spines but the change seems unnecessary, gratuitous. Makes me wonder if it's done for the sole purpose of preserving the value of earlier printings. The original spines were dull but consistent. Now we got duller and inconsistent. Add to that the quality drop in the manufacturing of the books (thinner paper, cheaper cover finish) and the price increase in some books. DC omnis are actually cheaper and have better quality. Although the issue with those usually is that they're too thick and the spines are too tight. Still, this is a good chance to let Marvel know that we notice those corners that are being cut. Spine design is somewhat trivial but it becomes aggravating when added up to the other issues. It sucks though. Because the focus for this book should be the new restoration effort and instead we are talking spine fonts.

[@erikd9725]

Well said. The page thickness and bindings have become a real issue for me. The spines are the least of the problems with the new Marvel Omni’s.

[@nick.19]

Imagine Uncanny X-men vol. 5 with this spine.

[@siulunb2]

Oh hell no.

[@timend]

Its a Blasphemy to even thing about it!! Ughhh.

[@smartassdroid5149]

Itll happen.

[@elvaquerovaquero5243]

It will be.

[@nick.19]

@@NearMintCondition I really hope that's the case with these new spines.

[@retroremy]

From what I see, the interior update to the artwork is extremely important and the gutter issue fixed is a bonus. Not to mention the availability of a reprint and price. Get a custom dust jacket printed if it bothers you that much. Thanks for the overview Omar.

[@toeknee1505]

Very nice thorough review, Omar! For me, I am disappointed with the small font on the spine. If I had a bookcase full of omnibu, from afar I would say which omnibus is that? Bceause the font is too small, and if I randomly put omnibu anywhere. Thanks for the video, Omar!

[@anthonyufert8477]

I like the pic on the spine but not a fan of how small the font is. I like all the spines to match so it looks good on my shelves.

[@jimjohnson1305]

I think the person responsible for the smaller font is a double agent and he/she has stock in DC comics. I thought my Defenders Omni was a nightmare but now you tell me several more books are coming out with this design flaw. I wanted to upgrade my FF vol 2 omni to the painted cover but now I'll just stick with that I have.

[@xposhboyx]

I would have considered upgrading to the new book, I already have the fist printing...but the mismatched spine versus my vols 1 and 3? Ughhh...

[@DansBasement]

Omg. My shelf is gonna looked so fucked now with these spines!

[@dacollector4452]

Marvel needs to hire you to do focus groups

[@jamesjohnson-xc5qm]

if only there was a you tube group that missed Gabriel's arse Then they could tell him....

[@elvaquerovaquero5243]

@@jamesjohnson-xc5qm What's an Arse? Speak Murrican boy!

[@jamesjohnson-xc5qm]

@@elvaquerovaquero5243 it's what you talk out of

[@NearMintCondition]

@@elvaquerovaquero5243 I think James was trying to be funny like in his IG comment, but misspelled something when saying "missed" So that might have been what happened. Or it could be a British thing.

[@thegreenlaser215]

@@NearMintCondition Arse is British for @$$.

[@YellowfinGrouper]

I am amazed that the spine is such an issue for so many people. I have a hotch potch of versions of stuff- Epic Collections, Omnis, Masterworks - some marble type covers and some not. I still have some stuff in Essentials editions. For a long time that was all I could afford. As for Direct Edition versus mainstream edition- I buy whichever is selling cheap on Amazon. I dont shelve stuff in order either. I think it is incredible that these stories are all available. And they never looked so good when they were first published on newsprint with cheap dot printing. For me its what is inside the covers that matters.

[@BlackDragonRPGReviews]

I totally agree with you. Who cares about the spine? I buy these to read all of the classics and appreciate the history of comics. All these people saying they’re canceling their preorders because of the spine are snobs. I’m just happy to have these old stories available to me and future generations of Marvel Comics fans!

[@Ginzino]

The new spine seems universally hated so we will see if Marvel give a shit about us or just do what they want to do anyway.

[@trishb.6398]

Speak for yourself. I love the new look.

[@Fredsinator]

@@trishb.6398 don't lie, we know you hate it like we all do

[@MickeyKuyo]

They should print both side of the cover with new and old design depending on the side.

[@trishb.6398]

@@Fredsinator Sorry buddy, I'm grown woman that can make up my own mind. :)

[@tylerelliott1235]

I understand the frustration with the new look cause I’m pretty sure most ppl on here got the older omnibus with the bigger fonts but I mean hey I like the new spine sense I’m just starting to collect omnibuses and every single one is the new modern print so I like it but my only issue it’s not as big as the older omnibuses with the bigger fonts

[@DMM9619]

The small picture at the bottom looks nice but that font is stupid AF. Also wish they had started doing this on new silver age omnis that they hadn’t previously released but whatever I guess it’s a custom dust jacket scenario. You can’t get a job at marvel but whoever does the designs on these still has one…. Ok. Great overview anyway Omar 👌🏻🔥

[@manuelrobledo8072]

60's FF font is the only one we need

[@Kimota82]

Thank you, Omar! This is hands-down one of my favorite videos now. You speak with the love and adoration that this book deserves. I almost wish they combined volumes one and two, as it is almost unfair the amount of sentimental value volume two has over volume one. As for the spines, I initially did not care, but it became a concern, as I already have a volume one of the old printing. So, to compromise, I found an old printing of volume two locally, cancelled my pre-order and will have to buy volumes three and four with the newer spines, so at least two of the four will match each other. Even before these newer spines were revealed, I have been having difficulty finding a volume one of The Mighty Thor in the old printing, so I will wait on that one and its subsequent volumes for the updated spines.

[@bmschmitzer]

I'm thrilled that Marvel has commited to making all of these omnis that have been out of print for years available to newer collectors. I've been spending an obscene amount of money on them. A lot more than I planned on. Lol.. That being said.. The new look for the spines is hideous. It might seem like a small thing to some people, but it's NOT. In fact, it is so awful-looking that I won't be buying them. Marvel needs to reevaluate this situation and do something about it, because, from the look of the other comments, I'm not the only one.

[@peskyspider5103]

I've cancelled my pre-order of this because of the spine. I'm just gonna check Ebay for the old printing as this reprint should bring the price down anyway.

[@nextimaginaut]

Would you please PM me? I have a like new and unread copy of the 2013 Kirby DM variant edition in pristine condition that I’m now looking to unload.

[@jcaceres516]

What a Crybaby 😂

[@levidu99]

I like the image on the spines but the font is awful and I find it crappy how they are making the creators names smaller and only putting the last names instead of the full names like before, plus already existing collections will look really janky

[@SuperSilver316]

It would be cool if Marvel was willing to print dust jackets for people wanted the older spine designs, feels like they are leaving money on the table, but that’s just my perspective.

[@thecomicreadern4344]

Is this some ploy by marvel to make people buy the new reprints too and sell their old ones to match the spine?I know shelf uniformity is a thing of beauty and this would look ugly with older printings,I missed out on vol 3 earlier so real bad move there,Why are they even doing this?Makes no sense other than the above mentioned point.But other than that,this is a classic Omni that should remain evergreen,the stories really hit their stride here

[@ainsleyelliott5840]

I want to get this but the font on the spine is so odd. If they want to fit bigger titles on the spines, then why don't they decrease the font size on the ones where it's too big? It makes more sense than doing this. Also, why is Stan and Kirby's names off centre on the cover? I know it's more in line with the debris but it looks like someone accidentally pressed tab. I find that more off-putting than the spine, to be honest.

[@JB-ou6fl]

I'm not a fan of the font on the new spine. I like the small picture at the bottom of the new spine though. I wish that they kept the larger font and added the picture on the spine. Thank you also Omar for talking us through the differences of the original and restored versions. It is hard to see the fine lines on the video (maybe it is just my lower resolution monitor). Thus, I appreciate the verbal description that you gave. I am excited to get this new version (ignoring the font on the new spine).

[@TacticalElusion]

I have every one of the silver age books on pre order and I'm seriously considering canceling and spending all that money on something else. $1,000 can buy a lot of things that won't annoy you forever.

[@dogmd7]

Cancel them then if you feel it will annoy you enough to regret buying them. That is a lot of money.

[@javierquiroz3322]

Thank you for the video, but that spine is triggering me, Fantastic Four Vol 1 was my first Omni so Im kinda sad the spines won't match.

[@ReaperXC]

Everyone complaining about the spine (I dislike the font size also - so stupid) but Maevel won’t learn anything if you buy it anyway. If you accept this, it will continue. They listen to money and money alone. Speak with your wallet.

[@andreamateria3106]

Amen to that. Wish I could un-preorder the DM Silver Age Omnis I already have pre-ordered, I will for the ones in upcoming solicitations though.

[@ReaperXC]

@@andreamateria3106 good work. They’ll only listen to sales.

[@mrrehino]

Oh well im just glad to have a chance to own and read these. Ive never had the opportunity to read these stories before.

[@talulah67]

Exactly!

[@NearMintCondition]

You are in for a treat never having read these.

[@michischwarz]

How about reversable dust jackets like they do with dvds and blu rays in Europe

[@MarcoDeMicheli.]

Great video and great omni! My issue with the new spines is the font, but I also think that the biggest issue is that they are just different than the old ones. For example I have TASM vol.2 with the old design and now I'll have volumes 1,3,4,5 (if they'll reprint volumes 1 and 4)with the new spines with the second volume in the middle and that's not really good in my opinion.

[@karlbourgeois7191]

SAME!!! This really isn’t ok. They should’ve started with those spines back when they reprinted TASM vol 2 at least

[@MarcoDeMicheli.]

@@karlbourgeois7191 100 % with you

[@delphist]

I was hoping the spider man 3 spine wasn't going to go down this route as I have 1, 2 and 4 with the older spine design. Seems weird to change just 3 and 5 when they have done recent reprints of 1 and 2 in the last couple of years.

[@EngineerLume]

So good of Marvel to give work to amateur dust jacket makers, how kind.

[@jimjohnson1305]

It must be part of the new "hire the handicapped" campaign.

[@newspooiechannel]

Great Video! Looks like they put a lot of great detail into restoring a lot of the art in the book! That said... personally, I don't mind adding the image to the bottom of the spine. But please, my eyes have gotten worse with age, not better... that text is so tiny and the names at the bottom of the omnibus... I can barely read on my 5K monitor. Is that a bullet or ampersand between "Lee" and "Kirby" ? I can't tell. It just looks like a tiny spec.

[@graphicautist]

As always, appreciate your peeks at upcoming releases. Like others, I am not a fan of the new spine. My biggest concern was them not using really thin paper like they did on the Defenders Omni (which was the first book that used this new spine.) It's NOT as thin is it?! Anyway, keep up the great work!

[@NearMintCondition]

No, its thicker than that.

[@reclusive78]

Looking forward to your overview of Captain America Omnibus Vol 3.

[@Graphicxtras1]

Odd they changed it now, if they had gone for the smaller font at the start as well as the little logo at the bottom etc- probably wouldn't be an issue but it does look odd against the old ones. The smaller font makes a little more sense as it doesn't looked cramped and it gives more room to the picture - how to get all the words on the spine if it is too large. Loved that they have update the omni, but have the epics ... sigh, just can't buy everything. Would love to see more of this in artisan / artists edition, love B&W art even more than the colour versions (used to that in the UK)

[@ReaperXC]

They also made the font smaller on the introduction by Stan Lee. Maybe larger fonts cost more so they’re cutting costs everywhere.

[@karlgarcia6269]

Interesting that later printings have better quality reproduction of the art than 1st prints. I like the slimmer size too. Sometimes books printed on heavier paper are unwieldy, although you would think that heavy paper would mean better quality.

[@andreamateria3106]

Heavy paper DOES mean better quality, that's a fact in printing (save the out of ordinary, exotic, rare cases of thin but luxury paper used in art books).

[@homegrownheroz]

Been patiently waiting for ASM vol 3 reprint to fill the gap between 2 and 3. Can't wait to see that new spine between them now....

[@MayasMotivation]

I hope they don't do that for ASM vol 3 and 5. It's gonna look awful and awkward with my ASM vol 2.

[@coyley72]

Dreadful spine. Way to make the shelves look naff. I also think Marvel should sell the various dust jackets choices as separate purchases for all their Omnibus

[@graphicautist]

I would love it if they do that. Or maybe make different dust jackets that can be downloaded as digital files that we can print on our own.

[@MickeyKuyo]

@@graphicautist It's quite easy to design an alternate version of the official dust jacket and to print it. I bet someone will do it and release it.

[@RobbyRSmith]

Thanks for the review but the interior art comparisons were difficult to appreciate since the camera was too far to capture the details you were describing. In the future I suggest you zoom into the individual panels whilst comparing the old restored art by Phil Lord and new restored art by the new guy. I remember some terrible panels from the MMW reprints of 39 & 40 which guest starred DD & DD, I wonder if those were improved in this new omni. Will the FF vol 3 & 4 reprints also have newly restored art?

[@mmiglani8529]

The spine font is so repulsive, I will give it a pass. Despite waiting for this reprint for like forever

[@ConorB1]

I’m probably just going to buy custom DJs lol

[@monsieuradi5644]

@@ConorB1 The problem with buying custom DJs is first of all that you support Marvel and they'll keep printing these spines for all their SA omnis, and secondly you will have to spend even more money on what is already an expensive hobby whereas it could have easily been avoided.

[@flimtok]

@@ConorB1 where do you buy custom dust jackets?

[@mmiglani8529]

@@ConorB1 send me the links

[@TheSabotuer96]

Just going to echo most others and repeat the font is far too small. Why the need for all that empty space on the spine? I would understand if they took advantage of the smaller font for larger spine images or something, but they didnt. So it just seems the font was decreased x10 for no reason. And it just seems disrespectful to me to have the authors names so small that you need a magnifying glass. Hope marvel turns back on this decision.

[@karlbourgeois7191]

Guys we need to cancel all of our pre-orders. If we don’t buy these new omnibus, hopefully Marvel will return to the old spines. We need to make Marvel listen

[@jimjohnson1305]

I'm with you 100 percent. I'm probably going to buy Captain America vol. 3 because I've been waiting for those stories in Omni format- this was cap at his silver age best, but after that I'm not buying any omnibus with the tiny-lettered spine. That means I hold off on Defenders vol. 2 when that comes out but Marvel has proven itself to hire some stupid people who just messed up a good thing for everyone.

[@karlbourgeois7191]

@@jimjohnson1305 i have Uncanny Xmen vol 1,3,4. I’m waiting on the second volume reprint in December but if it’s that new spine, I’m definitely not getting it. It really won’t look good next to the other volumes. I also have TASM omnibus vol 2 but I’m not getting the reprints of the other volumes with that spine. Like it’s so ugly, why on earth would they let this happen?!!

[@amrit9037]

thanks for another fantastic review!

[@UnknownVisitorxx13]

Art is attention to detail. The attention of detail on those spines are laughable. As a new Omni collector, The spiderman 300 DM cover was a total let down and now this. These books are expensive and if Marvel wants my money then they need to intrigue my desire cause that little ass text for ants aint winning noone over.

[@oggamecat7586]

U can say that again, I'm with u on what's been goin on all of sudden

[@steephn]

Omar thanks so much for showing the comparison between the two to demonstrate the restoration. Seems like they really took their time & didn’t try to punch up the pages or show off all the stuff they can do digitally. Would definitely watch a video discussing this process in more detail. The painstaking work deserves to be celebrated.

[@lewishutchison9932]

Man,this is the book I have been waiting for.Even though the spine will take some getting used to,the awesome content is what ultimately counts.Thanks,Omar.great video.

[@hamzadawud]

This is why I still pre-ordered it, lol.

[@cbmason]

I'm here to voice my disappointment along with many others regarding the change in spines. On one hand I actually considered upgrading my Inferno Prologue to the omnibus for the sake of shelf consistency, but if they're going to change spines like this whats the point?

[@CinematicGalaxy]

I think Inferno Prologue is safe since it's the latter Claremont-stuff (not sure if it's considered Bronze Age at that point).

[@cbmason]

Its the principle though, the only reason for me to 'upgrade' to the omnibus is cosmetic as I already have the OHC. However if they're going to throw consistency to the wind with the omnibus line, I don't see the point.

[@abarquet]

Thank you very much for the video Omar, the colors look vibrant. I sold my original copies so I pre-ordered all of this new line with the new spine. I think like many other collectors the font size is my biggest pet peeve. My eyes are getting old so i need help with those big font letters. I don't know if this helps, but..... maybe you could contact marvel to release the high resolution images so people can make their on custom dust jackets without going out their way and paying somebody else to do it (omnis are alredy expensive). I find it a bit more annoying for the ASM vol 3 repirnt for people (myself included) who bought the volume 2 reprint with the original size font, maybe we could find a middle ground with Marvel.

[@robertday4390]

If Marvel can give us a positive reason for the shift to a smaller font that would be helpful, personally I’m not a fan. Also I don’t think the little character pic on the spine adds a lot of value and the creators’ names are so tiny now!

[@paulbowler5345]

Nice looking edition. That dust jacket is a nice homage to that classic Fantastic Four issue cover. 👍

[@ramiroamorena2352]

New printing seems a lot better, the collage in 16:05 is sharp! Too bad that they changed the spines.

[@jimjohnson1305]

Whoever came up with that small-font spline idea and the thinner omnibus should be sent to Latveria to toil as the personal servant of Dr. Doom, jumping to his every demand and verbal insult. And the Fantastic Four should not even bother to ever go rescue this person. Good riddance to bad rubbish.

[@andrewkennedy4709]

Hi

[@OmnibusRyan]

I really dislike the font-size too but it's got me curios...what titles are so long that they'll need more space? I mean, they fit things like Amazing Spider-Man just on two lines before.

[@kaisteven5907]

Even shang chi master of kung fu fit. Must be something big

[@jamesjohnson-xc5qm]

Just an excuse so Omar doesn't upset gabriel

[@NearMintCondition]

@@jamesjohnson-xc5qm Hey man, I've already gave you a warning on IG to keep it civil. Instead I'll just use this as example. I have already reached out to Marvel with the negative concerns, in the damn video I mentioned I didn't like the font and I DON'T Delete negative comments. Everyone is free to speak their mind. If I really didn't want to upset the folks at Marvel I would delete all negative comments, not reach out with negative feedback, delete the petition going around to get the spines changed back and just show Marvel that everyone is happy. I'm not sure what your issue is, but people like you make it really hard not to bring out 20 year old Omar back. \What they decide to do with the spines is up to them as I DON'T work for marvel. Let the beast sleep and have a blessed day.

[@kaisteven5907]

@@NearMintCondition dw about him Omar. He's a minority opinion just trying to get a reaction to annoy you. Thanks again for all the hard work & telling it how it is

[@OmnibusRyan]

@@NearMintCondition I think any rational person knows not to blame you, Omar. Hope the not-so-rational folks aren't being too annoying about it! I understand that some people are upset about the spine change but I think a lot of those people lack the skills to adequately communicate that. It's not alright to try to attack/bully content creators (or even Marvel). There are better ways to make your opinion known/try to get your voice heard without being discourteous.

[@jasonhicks5339]

LOL, who wrote this volume again.... can't tell by that spine ;) Otherwise, great overview.... an amazing book!!

[@dhmcadams662]

Also, looking forward to that Cap vol 3 overview!!

[@nathanielcohn9073]

I’m so tempted to get this new edition because FF Vol. 2 is easily one of my favorite omnis. But, I think I’m going to save my money for books I haven’t read yet 😄

[@Wintersoldier73]

I've never owned the Fantastic Four omnis, so the spine won't be an issue for me. Already pre-ordered vol. 2-4 & will get vol. 1 when that's solicited. Worst case, I can get custom dust jackets.

[@grahamodom2819]

Again,thank you so MUCH! Do I need to email you?

[@grahamodom2819]

@@NearMintCondition ok thanks so much!

[@NearMintCondition]

Graham. Did you email us yet? [e-mail] :)

[@grahamodom2819]

@@NearMintCondition Hello Sir. So sorry I just sent it.

[@NearMintCondition]

@@grahamodom2819 I just want to make sure you get it, buddy. :)

[@grahamodom2819]

@@NearMintCondition Thanks! Would you mind to send me a message on KZbin if you get the email?

[@essaywhu]

I’ll probably still get this because I care more about the content then how something looks on my shelf. That said, after reading other comments you can see Marvel really shot itself in the foot with this one. I don’t think the new spines look good either. It makes no sense that they would change the spine dress and fonts after having so many volumes the other way. It would be better if it was a new different series (not a volume 2 of like 5 or whatever) but the font would still be too small.

[@texasscifi3431]

I'd prefer the oringal cover. It's nice to feel like it's classic. So I'd buy the standard edition and skip the new cover that doesn't have the bold classic colors that are on the inside.

[@SuperSilver316]

Standard Edition cover for the win!

[@TerrierComics]

Missed out on the original printing for this one, so I'm just glad it's coming out. The spine is awful, but the content is some of the best superhero comics ever created. Thanks for another great preview.

[@VenomAmI9311]

Hey Omar. How’s it going? Do you have any updates about The Amazing Spider-Man omnibus vol.4? I miss it.

[@NearMintCondition]

Nothing yet

[@Leroy719]

Definitely picking this up so glad I got vol. 1 before it sold out. Hopefully vol.1 gets a reprint for those who missed it.😀

[@garysandberg6132]

You made it look interesting

[@fil27010]

I just don't want to see this spine on the Uncanny X-men Omnibus Vol. 5 when it comes out..

[@ConorB1]

I’ll definitely buy a custom DJ for it if they do. Are they doing these spines for the PAD Hulk volumes because I literally only got volume 3 like last week when it got restocked lol.

[@Landon11195]

@@ConorB1 It seems they are only doing this for the silver age omnis.

[@fil27010]

@@Landon11195 I agree with you.. It seems it's only for silver and bronge age stuff as Omar said in the video

[@fil27010]

@@ConorB1 I would like one too, if that's the case, I just don't know where can I find someone that manufactures these in Europe

[@CinematicGalaxy]

Hopefully they just call it Mutant Massacre Prologue and give it a graphic design like the other omnis in the latter part of the Claremont-era. I think the omnibus will do better by tying it into Mutant Massacre (like with the Inferno Prologue Omni) rather than calling it Vol 5.

[@Nonlefttogo]

So the spine gets changed and people freak out. In a like little and I mean little bit understanding way. But marvel literally makes the interior (you know the part that you actually read more) artwork BETTER and people still only want to talk about the spine. I guess. Omar great vid, I’m new to omnis so I’m happy all these reprints are happening and I’m happy for your contribution towards it. Cause I know you play a big role. You’re awesome man !

[@miguellupi8709]

I know this won't appease the angry people, but i wonder if Marvel has considered selling just the dust jackets? Not just old design vs new but also the Cap vol. 4 (Kirby), or for the ASM Roger Stern or Michelinie / McFarlane omnibus?

[@TacticalElusion]

I'm not sure of the practically of this, but they should just make them double sided for all ongoing series.

[@balkthor]

Utter garbage. To those saying this is entitlement, consider that there was no notice about this when they were solicited for preorders/comic book shops, so people had no warning after already buying them. It would be different had this been announced at the time. Still would’ve been miffed about it but at least it would have been my choice to buy or not.

[@andreamateria3106]

Well said.

[@jerryvarela9497]

New camera? Quality seems off from previous videos

[@texasscifi3431]

You and Gem Mint are really getting me into omnibus. I have marvel unlimited but I did buy the who's who and the Marvel Universe handbook. I don't enjoy the 1979s comics all that much. The 1960s are easier to read. I came from 1984 so that ers till the early 90s is my era.

[@F271Chris]

Noo, not the asm omnis. They are going to look terrible on the shelf.

[@JohnDeFoor]

I hate hearing this for the upcoming ASM vol 5 omni 😭

[@erikd9725]

Breaks my heart. FF 4 too!

[@kurumais]

time to crack open that cap three omni

[@NearMintCondition]

Done did. :)

[@RobRVA]

I’m just as annoyed by the spine stuff as most, but still stoked about the restoration.

[@blacksun7471]

New 4k Camera or not, even on my 75" 4k Qled, I still can't see the differences you describe as one comic panel is only a couple inches across on screen in most cases. Need close ups to notice, and I do tend to see the differences. Just an observation / feedback etc. Great looking book however. Damn I've grown at nearly 50 years old to finally appreciate and love Kirby.

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you so much. I thought about zooming in, but in post production and the quality would have dropped. I will keep this in mind for next time.

[@bharathsundararajan]

Thanks for the overview, Omar. I don't own any FF omnibus and looking forward to picking this up soon. I don't mind the spine design and I'm happy there is going to be consistency with the upcoming reprints. Having said that, I do understand people's frustrations with the design change.

[@DuckRoblox917]

Omar, curious if Marvel provided you with an actual reason for the change in spine font/design? Something had to have changed over there. We got the Wolverine volume 2 flat spine and now this. Seems odd.

[@ge3045]

Keeping my original first printing. Don't like the new spines.

[@erikd9725]

Me too. All of my Omni collection are first printings.

[@21roy_]

I love the new spines! More discreet. Thank you for these advanced overviews!

[@oggamecat7586]

Boo on the spine. How could anybody at marvel say "Yeah that looks good". Big ups to Omar

[@IanSmith2814]

So much empty space on those spines😖. No reason to not use a larger font.

[@comicnutt7677]

I’m looking forward to reading these classic stories.

[@williamstebbins7294]

I first saw there was an FF Omnibus was on Ebay which was up for bid and months later I found the Vol 1 reprint on Amazon.

[@Alvarakk]

Is it just me, or is Marvel messing up spines (and dust jackets in general) just creating an increased need for custom dust jacket printers? 🤔

[@Kewlbob]

This is a great omnibus. It shows when Lee/Kirby were hitting their stride. As far as the spine goes…if Marvel felt the need to change the font a more acceptable change would have been to use the font used on the cover like they did with The Amazing Spider-Man omnibus.

[@el.denver6074]

The paper seems really thin. Does it crease and wrinkle easy?

[@NearMintCondition]

No, it doesn’t. It’s not like the Defenders omnibus thin.

[@el.denver6074]

@@NearMintCondition thanks! The artwork does look great.

[@sazmurph540]

Don't care about the spines myself. When you're comparing panels between the books, would it be possible to just do a split screen to see just the 2 panels side by side? I couldn't see the differences you were speaking about because the panels were too far away to make out the detail. The only one I noticed was the Namor cover but even that I would've preferred a zoomed in shot.

[@TacticalElusion]

Agree 100%. From that distance I even kind of thought the old one looked better on a few...

[@tylerscott6640]

The tiny font looks stupid as hell. I like the restored art but I thought they already did that with all the omnis and masterworks...? Will the upcoming Spider-Man omnis have restored art too?