What's the Difference Between an Omnibus and an Absolute?

I explain the difference between an omnibus and an absolute plus other formats.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

I forgot to mention that the Absolute Editions ususally have a built-in ribbon for a bookmark

[@malshepard749]

Omnibi like cacti

[@mrnukes797]

Do you know what's the best way to get the main story of Neil Gaiman's The Sandman

[@ibet4konkc375]

What's your top 3 favorite foods

[@chance1774]

@Mr Nukes thank you for this question! that’s the exact series i wanted and i couldn’t figure out which was better.

[@fabiolasousa4911]

OIER

[@MrMulligan84]

Gem, right on with this content. As someone who is just getting into comics in my 30's because of people such as yourself and other content creators out there. This is invaluable information, I had to learn a bit of this on my own but without you touching on it in other videos I never would have known.

[@flawlessvic]

I agree man. In 30s here, and there's so much content out there I don't even know where to start. This channel and users have already helped bigly.

[@117rebel]

When you pulled out the biggest one I was like “that’s no book! That’s a tome!!!”

[@joshualong6900]

I didn’t even know about vibranium editions from Marvel DAMN THATS A HUGE BOOK!

[@turtleanton6539]

Insane

[@tylergile4469]

Had to pause the video and comment this. I love the few times you ask us (the viewer) why they did something that way, and you pause, then reply with “ I don’t know” 😂. That pause and response is killing me. Thankyou for the content I started collecting a variety of history books, comics and manga and love watching your stuff!

[@mrkevinhaughey]

I also appreciated that, lol.

[@beardedshadow]

You clarified what I'm going to get, thanks, between Omnibus and Absolute. Omnibus all the day.

[@kaiwilliams141]

Some runs can cover multiple omnibuses. Geoff John's green lantern run is contained in three omnibuses for example.

[@TheStowAway594]

It kind of irks me the way they do all these different editions, I feel like they are just taking advantage of newcomers and exploiting collectors. Anyway great video, I’m sure this will help a lot of people.

[@darthstark55]

Just came across this clip. Super helpful Gem. Thanks for sorting all that out for this old man. Stay minty!

[@allmyself666]

As someone who just recently decided to look into comics, this was very helpful. Thank you.

[@kazuhirala]

I usually go for TPB mainly because i dont shop for comics weekly, I usually go by monthly, so my best bet to stay up to date would be to go with Volume TPBs, prices aren't that bad also (sometimes).

[@chucktownattack]

Absolute Sandman brought me to this channel and I never thought I'd get into traditional comics but after going through Sandman and then Alan Moore's stuff I'm hooked. Thank you for what you do AND saving me an ass of money.

[@romesrepublic]

I normally buy regular hardcovers, but I'm gonna start buying only omnibus's from now on. This video was very helpful.

[@bossberserker82]

That Adamantium collection 😍😍

[@MrFish86]

I love the new setup. Looks like a nice cozy spot to talk to us from. Looking forward to seeing the different theme displays too. The street fighter mortal kombat display is a great start!

[@phillyfrenchy6053]

I know I'm late, but man, as a French guy who moved in this country just a couple years ago, it is so helpful.

[@MrSteviej893]

Thanks for sharing this...I never knew the difference, and just assumed that all of them were called an omnibus and that they just collected all of the major stories of a particular character.

[@raptorrancher]

My favorite new place for content. Appreciate the effort.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

awesome, appreciate it

[@DarkKnightNation]

This is a GREAT resource for comic book readers.

[@sleepyreader666]

Awesome video. I buy all these formats, but hadn't thought about how complex all the types are till watching you run through them.

[@Tommy-iq3ec]

Cheers for the help dude! Love your videos, helps a lot with deciding which comics to get and which versions, keep it up man.

[@humanecentipede3264]

Man I'm hooked the honesty is awesome. "A way for them to charge twice for an issue" haha good stuff

[@jackstevenroberts]

Great video really helps out on deciding what format I want to collect comics in!

[@themoofs6925]

Hey dude, just found your channel and am a huge fan. I’ve been collecting comics since I was super young and never even realized the difference between these! I always like to collect the whole series in order. Great video!

[@akuzino1886]

I just started collecting comics and this is very helpful. Thanks Gem.

[@Y2JFan94]

Thank you so much for this. Very informative especially for me who never knew much of omnibus and an absolutes

[@RyanByrne311]

This is super informative Steve! Thank you very much for this.

[@angelicah1212]

Thanks so much for these videos! I just started collecting and have mostly trade paperbacks but I'm looking to get Sandman and those omnibus volumes are looking mighty tempting. I saw they released all 10 paperbacks to be collected in one slip case..but I love how those omnibus volumes look...decisions decisions...

[@angelicah1212]

Changed my mind..just ordered the first absolute volume of Sandman. I have no regrets

[@bronzeagebroski9647]

Great vid bro. I can see a newer collector being helped out immensely

[@bill0175]

Great video Gem, very informative, thank you for doing this.

[@itszackempire]

Thanks for having all the various styles all next to each other. I just recently started getting books that were not just TPB's and noticed how different the sizes were. I had NEVER noticed that Marvel doesn't do smaller HC books, only the larger formats!

[@robvanspunkmeyer]

it is worth noting that Marvel did regular-size HCs constantly for about 15 years.

[@stormblade2895]

robvanspunkmeyer That is correct but runs such as Marvel Masterworks and Premieres aren't always the best to get nowadays (but Panini have started a line in the UK called Marvel Premium which is cool I guess)

[@robvanspunkmeyer]

@@stormblade2895 aye! And quite frankly I'm not sure if I understood the original comment correctly. Did he never notice that Marvel did hardcovers or that Marvel doesn't do them anymore?

[@stormblade2895]

robvanspunkmeyer He said that he knows they do hardcovers that are bigger than the size of standard comic (like an OHC) but he says that they don't really do hardcovers the size of a standard comic.

[@robvanspunkmeyer]

yes, indeed. all good!

[@brentlevanen2252]

Another awesome video Gem 💎 I’ve been reading comics for years in single issues and it’s very informative to watch this because I was wanting to get more into buying different formats when it comes to comics. I know what you mean about double dipping, the one series I have in both single issues and TPB is the whole Old Man Series. It truly is an addiction lol. My three favourite things that I read is the Old Man series, Ultimate Spider-Man and the monthly Iron Man and Daredevil series. P.S. after watching many videos the other be set I was happy to buy was the Daredevil by Frank Miller slip case, such an awesome set 😁

[@danielk3953]

Just found this video and truly appreciate it! One kind of an in between size is the Image Oversized Hardcover Edition (e.g. Deadly Class and Black Science) that is quite a bit larger than their normal sized hardcovers like the Saga one you showed. I really like those a lot as well as the Dark Horse Library Editions.

[@mrb1gstufbroy]

Marvel also has their long ongoing hardcover "Masterworks" line. They're the same dimensions as a standard size comicbook.

[@robertparker3489]

Great video and very helpful, thank you for taking the time to upload this !

[@Richardss2001]

Very helpful my friend, you explained it perfectly.

[@exiledforce107]

Thanks for the insight, I'm trying to get into big collections.

[@MyVidMix]

Hell yeah! Awesome vid & channel. Explained perfectly. Subbed.

[@marcelahernandez369]

They should do a chronological one just for the heck of it. Would be dope to read the first 500 issues in a row of like Spiderman

[@thirtyacres7504]

Uncanny X-Force is one of my favorites as well! This was very helpful. Thank you.

[@kerrodlomath9905]

az always dropping that knowledge helping the peeps out keep it up keep it fresh

[@InfinityNexusReviews]

I know this is old, but it's worth noting that Marvel have their "Premiere Editions" which is has tpb/comic sized pages, but it has boards and a DJ so it sit's slightly higher on a shelf. I only mention it in case anyone sees one for sale and expects to get an OHC delivered and then they end up with a tpb sized book.

[@jammyc3336]

Thanks you explained alot! I was just asking a friend and he didn't even know. Lol but you def. Cleared it all up.

[@jeremyg371]

Could have really used this when I started back up a few months ago. It was a good video though and should really help people. thx Gem man. Have a great one.

[@sen.skyburn7859]

Great video as usual! I’m a total sucker for an absolute edition. Recently picked up the Jeph Loeb/Jim Lee classic, Absolute Hush.

[@MyargonautsJason]

nice video. Two other differences in the high-end Hard Covers is the paper quality and the behind-the-scenes materials included. A TPB or standard omnibus might be reprinted on newsprint or lower quality paper, while the expensive HCs should have really nice paper, and reproduced at an enlarged size to highlight the art as you said. And most of the Absolute editions have a wealth of supplemental materials, like scripts, pencil arts, sketches, alternative endings, etc.

[@Endyson90]

Thank you so much for making this video and explaining the differences

[@23paul52]

ALWAYS HERE TO SUPPORT 💪💪

[@bUnkkErr]

Thank you for the help you’re the 🐐 going to pick up some omnibus and library editions now 👌🏽

[@brennicolas3093]

I have X-Men: The Adamantium Collection and it’s my favorite book in my collection. So many great stories from just about every era, that can for the most part be read on their own and don’t really tie into a big crossover event or anything. Some of the issues end on cliffhangers, but it was a great way to start my collection. Checked a lot of boxes off my list.

[@australiacomicsedge2697]

Awesome video brother thanks for your video I really enjoyed this video. Keep up the great work

[@undacoval3rotha]

lots of great info! love the videos man!

[@agffth]

I’m new to comic books. This was really helpful. Thank you!

[@Soccerloumike]

That's what's up!!! Very informative video my man!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@GemMintCollectibles]

thanks for watching!

[@DropkickMurphysFan01]

Great video man. What confuses me sometimes is when companies will release the same story but in several different versions. TMNT especially, those reprints from IDW seem all over the place.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

yea that happens a lot. A story comes out in single issues, then collected in tpb, then gets an OHC, then an omnibus.

[@luisguilhermebraganca4361]

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[@GemMintCollectibles]

yoooo thanks Luis!

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[@MrBingJob]

I just wanted to say thanks for this info. As someone just getting into the medium this helps enormously being that I just assumed omnibus a absolute were just different words for the same thing.

[@turtleanton6539]

Not at all😊

[@mrgamerfuntime]

I have been considering starting a collection of comics. Thank you for this information.

[@ricardocarmine2763]

Got sweaty hands just by watching these, thanks for the info!

[@willlpowerful]

Trying to collect some Absolute Batman releases and this helps a lot, thanks man!

[@aneelahuja1212]

i love how 'new comic reader' friendly your vids are. slowly getting into them myself and... its def a hard medium to start at first

[@turtleanton6539]

Indeed😊

[@wolfgangkrauser9735]

I will stick with the formats between the single issue and the omnibus, due to the money and the space in the house. I recognize the value of single issues, but the collected are more practical, more durable, and much cooler. Omnibus never was my thing, but I keep my mind opened; I will buy one if I find de arc/saga really great. Thanks for the video.

[@arrowknee7356]

Honestly I've read trades and a few omnibuses for years. But only got my first single issue comic in decades. I tend to prefer reading omnibuses due to the larger art, then trades, then single issues. There have just been some ongoing series I have been getting into that I just couldn't wait on. :) Great vid I can share with newbies.

[@WhoahRang]

This is a great overview bro. Hope this vid get you ton of views 👍

[@GemMintCollectibles]

thanks, i have a feeling it will do well.

[@Puddin_Tame]

Another great video! Sometimes the line blurs between omnibus and absolute format. For example, the Sandman Absolutes. I also wondered why Avengers Vs. X-Men isn't called an "omnibus." This may remain one of life's eternal mysteries!

[@GemMintCollectibles]

x-men OHCs are notorious for this. Why are the Inferno books not omnibubs? or fall of the mutants. Sandman actually has absolutes and omnibus.

[@Puddin_Tame]

Right. What I meant is that the Sandman Absolutes can be looked upon as omnibuses (based on the content) but the Sandman omnibuses are not Absolutes(based on the height of the book)...if that makes sense.

[@megameechvideo777]

thanks for the video! that shao kahn in the back? badass.

[@sharkt96]

Great video didn't know there were so many different formats. In Mexico the publishing house does whatever it wants with the formats

[@moiseshernandez1084]

Televisa en específico

[@erikmena8745]

Very informative video 😎🤟🏽

[@steveclark1142]

I wish they'd come out with Peter David's run of Hulk. this was very informative. maybe next you can get into the prices of these, what they cost usually.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

damn...shoulda talked prices here. ah, next time.

[@xbox-ps4player939]

Paperbacks usually between 15-30 depending on size Hardcovers 25-40 OHC 30-60 Omnibus' 70-150 Absolutes 90-110 And im not sure about the library editions and all that from darkhorse and image Usually can find anything in print for about 40% off

[@GemMintCollectibles]

i think the LEs are usually $50

[@miKeYdOEsNtLiKeiT508]

I use to collect single issues and my main thing lately has been the marvel unlimited app.. I love the way you can easily read and flip thru with the app but I'm thinking of getting into these books

[@cousins6024]

this video really did help...Absolute Editions will be my go to, why would I NOT want to read the entire story? its like buying a 4k movie but it's missing 10 minutes here and there.

[@alexgarcia-ct1pg]

So informative bro...good shit

[@Juniversal]

Great vid. Very helpful..

[@chrisholt5964]

Great information, many thanks.

[@ignskeletons]

I wish I could afford these lol. What I really wish though is that my local library offered these larger collected versions or just more comic books in general. We need public places to read comic books!

[@Hazukisam]

awesome content!

[@dantooine4279]

Really nice and knowledgable explanation! PS you remind me of Everest. :)

[@TheYoungWolfI]

Your vids are the shit! great stuff. And keep up the recent reads/discussions man!

[@GemMintCollectibles]

i know, im slacking. i actually can do the messiah complex/war + x-force. I thought i needed to finish x-necroshia, but it doesnt seem like it connects that much.

[@TheYoungWolfI]

All good. Can always do another short recent reads of X-Necrosha some other day. But do what you gotta do.

[@Ernasto]

Great video of the most common collected editions. Please note, that Marvel Comics did a lot of hardcovers up until a few years ago (i.e. Premiere Edition, Library Edition) in standard comicbook size, with dustjacket. Eventhough they aren't printed anymore, chances are a lot of comicbook stores still have them on stock and they are still in circulation in the used books-market. I wonder if the Monster Sized Editions from Marvel Comics are the same size or larger than the Wolverine Adamantium Collection? I don't have the Adamantium collection. Treasury Editions (a format from the 70's) also seem to be coming back in demand for current works..

[@Ernasto]

If someone already posted the info I provide, sorry (haven't read all comments)..

[@fabiansimpson2022]

Good review big dawg. Damn good !!

[@askloglog]

very helpful, thanks man!

[@TechnologyTidbits]

Excellent review. Subbed!

[@GemMintCollectibles]

thanks for the sub

[@Graphicxtras1]

Great selection - you missed off the IDW artist editions (such as MAD one which is huge) as well as the mega-sized Marvel books (Behold Galactus etc)

[@toriztraducciones7470]

So helpful, thank you very much!

[@billlumburg7594]

Gem 💎 dropping the knowledge 👍🏽. Shout out on the Crisis on Infinite Earths Deluxe Edition, point!!

[@GemMintCollectibles]

points!

[@stevenkitt242]

Great video. Thanks. Any chance you could do a Usagi Yojimbo Collection video?? Pretty please 👍🏻

[@GemMintCollectibles]

yea for sure

[@BigHitCards]

Just picked up fear agent 1 and 2. Have yet to read it yet but the book is massive.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

Big Hit Cards no man I have to get to those

[@wowiemnwow]

i had to subscribe to you after this man keep it up

[@brianthecollectorofall592]

Very informative, really appreciate this video Gem, thanks. Maybe for future informative videos you can go into detail of the different prices for each type of omnibus, absolute, etc. Rarity, Limited editions, low print runs, what is considered a grail? Just a suggestion.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

yea should have talked prices...they do vary, but something for next time

[@robbieduffy9998]

Just getting into collecting comics/ novels again and this channel sir is fantastic..!! Instant sub and like..!! Ps, quick question..hope u can find the time to reply..I'm thinking of getting the batman..court of owls series but not sure how to go about it..is it worth buying them separately. ie..court of owls..city of owls..death in the family etc or will the absolute edition contain all of them..??!!..greetings from Liverpool, England by the way..!!

[@GemMintCollectibles]

I think the absolute is worth it. The Synder/Omnibus also contains it plus a few more story arcs, but the binding is pretty tight. They have that run in tpb as well

[@robbieduffy9998]

@@GemMintCollectibles ok..so the omnibus and absolute contain the the issues that I mentioned..??!!! Thanks for getting back to me it's much appreciated..!!

[@andersonrossi1981]

Fantastic explanation

[@RonaldDupont]

This was helpful. Thank you.

[@Tupiaz]

Pretty good walk through I think you could have added the compendium when talking about TPB. I know Walking dead did them over 5 years ago but how wide spread it was is kind of fuzzy for me.

[@NotQuiteMint]

I needed this explanation in my life so bad 😂

[@TheChadTI]

Learned here, thank you.🤙

[@spencerwelchii573]

Love the concept of this video, but you forgot a couple of the larger formats: The Artist Edition/Artifact Edition/etc (wiki page here:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artist's_Edition) on average measure 12"x17 (but can be as big as 15"x22") and the Marvel Platinum/Adamantium/Vibranium fits this category as does the recently released by Marvel budget priced Fantastic Four: Behold Galactus which retailed for $49.99 and measured 13 41/64" x 21 1/4".

[@TheDARKNESS8030]

I mainly get trades saving hardcovers for the stuff I really like. I hate getting marvel trades. They always only give your 4-5 issues for $16 and they charge more for 6-7. DC will always give you 6-8 for the same price. Instocktrades does help mitigate the price from marvel but still a feel bad spending that much for a few issues. My only omnibuses I have are the green lantern by Geoff John's, hack/slash and the punisher max series. Thinking about upgrading the boys collection.

[@PARISMENDEZ]

Great Breakdown

[@mvm3897]

Great video. I have never read a comic book but niw that I'm painting all these super hero statues I'd love to read about some of these characters. Any recommendations on where to start as a complete newb to comics? I'd be intrested in Batman, Spiderman, Superman, and anything X-Men. Thanks in advance and I have really been enjoying your channel and statue reviews.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

thanks matt... i think spiderman you can start with the first issues. Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus vol 1 by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. If you want something more modern, the McFarlane ASM run is being reprinted in the next few weeks. Or even Ultimate Spider-man would be good. X-Men, I'd start with the Uncanny X-Men vol 1 by Chris Claremont. Superman, I started with death of superman, theres an omnibus for that. Batman, Id read the New 52 run by Scott Snyder...there are trade paper backs for that.

[@fierovalentine8326]

Gem, taking his class to school!