Looking forward to put a piece of the X-men puzzle in the shelf!
@Stephen_D4213 жыл бұрын
Woot this was the 2nd Omni I got 8 years ago.
@jirenthegoat97173 жыл бұрын
Usually get the DM variant covers but something about that red cover (Tan) just stands out for me. I think I also got the regular cover for the AoA companion.
@DMM96193 жыл бұрын
Had this and the companion DM covers pre ordered since day one. Looking forward to adding these to the Xmen collection. Great overview as always brother 👌🏻🔥
@gqd19753 жыл бұрын
Mine ships at the end of the month. Loved this series back in the day and I am looking forward to reading it again. Its been about 20 years!
@Devypocalypse3 жыл бұрын
Had the second printing for a couple of years and read it few months back. Only caught issues here and there back in the day, so a good couple of decades later finally got through it. Well worth it, excellent stuff.
@MyFacepalm3 жыл бұрын
That second printing you have is exactly the same as this reprint, right?
@Devypocalypse3 жыл бұрын
@@MyFacepalm yes indeed
@ReaperXC3 жыл бұрын
Perfect time to drop videos for Australians.
@Havok17183 жыл бұрын
Yep getting this one most deff. Hopefully one day all of the reading orders will be in omni and OHC format.
@CinematicGalaxy3 жыл бұрын
I sampled some of this out on Marvel Unlimited recently, and was digging it. Decided to order the omnibus, but the companion issues I'll just read on Marvel Unlimited. I went for the red Billy Tan cover since the Joe Mad cover is on the book itself and inside the book. :)
@eagleal3 жыл бұрын
Fabulous run of X books for an omnibus. My wallet stays safe this time as I have the original printing already (though I only snagged one a few months back).
@wkdwayz3 жыл бұрын
Same here I got a great deal on the Omni an companion not too long ago so my wallet can breathe a sigh of relief. Glad this is available for anyone who missed out 👍
@oddcreatureX3 жыл бұрын
I still wish Marvel had brought this Sabretooth over to the 616 universe. A heroic Creed running around in the main Marvel universe would have been awesome.
@kevinluther83733 жыл бұрын
Heroic Creed kinda happened because of Axis. It was a bright spot of that event.
@xXCigarXx3 жыл бұрын
heroic Creed sounds so lame.....you can't sell me on that one.
@oddcreatureX3 жыл бұрын
@@xXCigarXx He was great, far better than Dark Beast or Sugar Man who they did transfer over to the 616. And they totally squandered Holocaust, another awesome character.
@thepartworkscomicsreader94883 жыл бұрын
I've got the paperbacks, the three numbered volumes Alpha, Reign and Omega collecting the same material as this omni and Dawn and Twilight collecting the material from the Companion. Picked them all up with remainder marks, but at just under £40 for books with a cover price of $175 I can live with a bit of ink dotted on the page ends.
@AryaChowdhuryMusic3 жыл бұрын
Collected addiction indeed. Great video. Looking forward to getting this, as this was after I stopped reading Marvel for a bit.
@fortcastellan17303 жыл бұрын
The newest printing looks very similar to the second printing (that I have). Love that wrap-around cover art under the dust jacket...
@metamorphiccrystals81613 жыл бұрын
I really thought that was Jim Lee when I saw it for the 1st time in the 90s. When I read the name and Roger Cruz was printed, all I wanted 2 do was see more of Cruz and his style changed. I thought that was Joe Mad till I realized it wasn't. Soooo CRAZY.
@xXCigarXx3 жыл бұрын
I did NOT think it was Jim Lee....I immediately dropped x-men for over 20 years when this launched....haha
@GuramR13 жыл бұрын
Have been waiting for this overview for a while now! Disappointed with some gutter loss, but all-in-all it's still a great reprint. Glad I pre-ordered!
@MrRockforlife1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Omar you are the best!!! I have been loving the omnibus game! You and Gem mint got me collecting 💎 love the videos!
@mykllaneta273 жыл бұрын
I hope that I dont miss out on this one for the third time! Lol! Thank you Omar!
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
Of course. Don't miss it. :)
@TheDropOfTheDay3 жыл бұрын
Ordered the book market cover, looking forward to reading it
@clevelandbrown45713 жыл бұрын
I love this crossover. I know 90s comics especially X-Men are much maligned, but AoA was enjoyable even reading it today. I just wish Joe Mad did the art on X-Men: Alpha and Omega.
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
I also enjoyed AoA.
@warlock77603 жыл бұрын
Wonderful review as always. That was also the last big X-men event that I like (Cough..Onsluaght...Cough!). In my opinion all those artists were at their peak in this sotryline and never bettered it. I still have all the golden cover editions that came out back then. Great memories :)
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%
@legionkahn3 жыл бұрын
I am surprised they didn't change this and include Tales of the AoA 1-2, X-Men: Chronicles 1-2, X-Universe 1-2, and Blink 1-4 instead of having them in a separate volume.
@Elio0608093 жыл бұрын
So excited for this. One look more X Omni to cross off my list 👍🏽
@justinsheldon58872 жыл бұрын
Anyone else here checking out this video after scoring a great deal on this at CGN on Black Friday? So psyched to get my copy. Thanks for another great video, Omar!
@NearMintCondition2 жыл бұрын
that was a hell of a deal.
@deathtone16143 жыл бұрын
I have the original printing of this. Glad others will get to get it. I do have the companion on preorder though.
@Muldfeld3 жыл бұрын
I still have 2 or more copies of the original run I bought as a teen. I wanted this in Omnibus form, though. I was worried when you read the table of contents that they had grouped the books separately ("Amazing X-Men" 1 to 4 BEFORE, say, "Weapon X" 1 to 4); watching you flip through the pages, I'm glad it all seems in the proper reading order!
@tapsilogic3 жыл бұрын
If Marvel ever decides to collect Wolverine by Adam Kubert in one volume, they better include (1) the foldout pages in Wolverine #90 and (2) all four Weapon X issues.
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
That fold out in 90 was sooooo damn awesome. Pop the claw!
@tapsilogic3 жыл бұрын
@@NearMintCondition that last page: *pops claw* *everything gets M'Kraan-ed*
@marcelo-ramos3 жыл бұрын
I'm still on the fence on this one. My plan was to jump from the Claremont era all the way to Hickman (with a little stop for Morrison and Whedon). I might pull the trigger after all, I don't know. The overview was very well done.
@EastSide_LB Жыл бұрын
Snagged an original print from 2012 the other day for 120 sealed. 🙏 cant wait to get into it.
@matthewceplina91343 жыл бұрын
Remember reading copies of AoA a buddy lent me when the comics came out. Never owned any of this before. Definitely want this, preferably the cover by Joe Mad, i.e. the DM cover.
@genghisgalahad84653 жыл бұрын
You speak my language! X-Men Age of Apocalypse!
@zedcastillo5758 Жыл бұрын
Hoping for a reprint soon.
@ciangarotti3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the overview, I wanted to buy this on preorder but my wallet said no. The book looks great, just as I thought, I expect to buy it as soon as possible. BTW, first comment here, I have been watching your videos for the last ten days, great content! Saludos desde Chile
@ElIconico3 жыл бұрын
Was waiting for this review, thanks Omar
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
Hope you like it!
@petemazzie40893 жыл бұрын
Definitely getting this.
@mnm25chango23 жыл бұрын
Just cannot wait to get this book - sold my TPB set to get this - let’s gooooo!
@TheYoungDoctor3 жыл бұрын
My (DM cover) copy came today from Forbidden Planet at the moment and hopefully thery will send the Companion to me next week. I haven't read this storyline since Marvel UK printed it in issues of Essential X-Men (#23-32) and Wolverine Unleashed back in 1997 and 1998 which for some reason missed out Factor X #4 and all of X-Calibre.
@josephmorales34783 жыл бұрын
I am so damn excited to get my copy. Should I pick up legionquest before hand though? It’s 60 bucks on Amazon right now
@xXCigarXx3 жыл бұрын
Legionquest is included in the age of apocalypse omni if I remember correctly.
@josephmorales34783 жыл бұрын
@@xXCigarXx oh? Well thank you for that!
@darioscomicschool11112 жыл бұрын
1996 The Year I bought the AGE of APOCALYPSE IN ITALY!
@kurumais3 жыл бұрын
this is one of the few events i like.
@GLEN2K123 жыл бұрын
I’m getting the normal cover, and I pre ordered the companion too. I hope it’s not a waste, but I like getting it all 😊. Thanks Omar, great overview mate 😊
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
Nah, not a waste.
@Frauman3 жыл бұрын
Stoked to finally be able to get this, I remember checking it out in my local shop like 10 years ago but definitely not having the budget to buy it at the time. My only question, is it mapped out so you don't have to bounce around to read things in a coherent order?
@g-roy233 жыл бұрын
It mentions chrono order on the back
@VGBoffin3 жыл бұрын
I had this pre-orded but was curious if the companion omnibus was a meaningful addition or just for completionists ?
@dogmd73 жыл бұрын
Mostly for completionists tbh
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
It really has four stories that were a part of this era. The rest are anniversary or mini series. Completionist for sure.
@arkillo8973 жыл бұрын
Just bought it been wanting this for years but each time it reprinted I didn't have the money to get it so got lucky they reprinted when I had the money to get it.
@Drigo9243 жыл бұрын
What prior reading is required for this?
@jonluke16763 жыл бұрын
Is this worth picking up for someone who hasn't read much X-men? Only read House of M and Wolverine 1-4 for xmen related stories
@genghisgalahad84653 жыл бұрын
Wow, I think so! This one of the most pivotal events and it looks like this omnibus gets you up to speed on the events that lead up to this story! AND they lay it in chronological order between the various titles!
@DeVstatrOmga3 жыл бұрын
Definitely. Perhaps my personal favorite storyline. Picking this one up myself.
@fromdeathtolife19932 жыл бұрын
I had collected all of the age of the apocalypse books in 95 they where a great read..i never could find the finale book of the series... X men: Omega 1# But these books was a great read...
@fromdeathtolife19932 жыл бұрын
I had collected all these books.. I was waiting for the finale book X men omega 1#...How about i couldn't find it anywhere...i was so MAD...
@texasscifi34313 жыл бұрын
I bought the first trade paperback at Ollie's for $7.99.
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
Great deal.
@casimirgroeck2 жыл бұрын
does it have Universe X or what happened to the Avengers? That two part was one of the best parts.
@franciscotejada17363 жыл бұрын
Do you need the companion omni or is it worth it?
@CinematicGalaxy3 жыл бұрын
Was wondering the same. I've heard different things.
@Gerrd193 жыл бұрын
Also wondering the same!
@just23bulls3 жыл бұрын
Great overview! Not a book for me personally so I won’t be buying, but I always love seeing it. :) Algorithms!
@ml61583 жыл бұрын
Are you supposed to read companion after this?
@scottdiaz99643 ай бұрын
What X-men omnibus should I read before this ? Or can I read age of apocalypse just like it is ?
@NearMintCondition3 ай бұрын
Legion Quest. But this can be read as Is.
@maximusaurelius99063 жыл бұрын
Do we know if the standard addition addition will have the same wrap around cover art under the dust jacket?
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
It will. Only difference is the DJ.
@JNEZ253 жыл бұрын
Question: Has there ever been omnibus reprints that had added material (or even missing material) compared to the original printing?
@trigganosis813 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't be a reprint. That's basically an expanded edition (ex : Squadron Supreme, Supersons, DC Rebirth)
@JNEZ253 жыл бұрын
@@trigganosis81 yea that's what I asked. If it's ever happened. Like misprints, errors, etc.
@ExecutiveChimp3 жыл бұрын
Yes, Squadron Supreme, Eternals, Captain Britain and some of the X-Men OHCs that were released as omnis (if you think those count).
@MADMAXWORLD.TV.3 жыл бұрын
What year did the original 1st edition with the black cover get released?
@erikd97252 жыл бұрын
2012
@MADMAXWORLD.TV.2 жыл бұрын
@@erikd9725 Thanks 👍🏼
@SgtSega3 жыл бұрын
NICE!
@brunopassarelli89933 жыл бұрын
Hello Omar mint! Great review! I am a big fan of X men and I don't know if to buy this omni... worth the money this omni??? Thanks!
@gilgameshkd3 жыл бұрын
My copy has absolutely no eye at all. I opened it as properly as I could think. It seems like it might have an excess of glue. Would that just hold it down more and make it lose the eye?
@Sound1one3 жыл бұрын
It was suggested to me that the Xmen Age of Apacolypse Omnibus was great because it was a complete story that no needed no prior knowledge.Is this the right book?
@deezeezee46443 жыл бұрын
Yes
@noahhorne63282 жыл бұрын
Would people recommend getting this instead of spending loads on getting into the Claremont stuff as someone who’s never read either this or his long span on x men
@NearMintCondition2 жыл бұрын
If you’ve never read X-men I don’t see why not. Since it’s a completely different universe and characters are of course acting out of character
@MrRockforlife1 Жыл бұрын
Would you suggest picking it up for maybe double of regular price? Or wait until maybe a 4th printing? If someone can please answer, new to comics thanks! Cheers, i wasn’t sure if marvel does 4th printing for books.
@NearMintCondition Жыл бұрын
If you can wait. Just wait for another printing. If it’s available at cover. Go for it!
@MrRockforlife1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks I appreciate it! Cheers! Yeah i will try to wait abit, i just ordered the geoff johns jsa vol 2 for 100$ usd, found a good deal and brand new! Looking forward to it!
@erikbengtsson67723 жыл бұрын
Hi
@discoh0bbit965 Жыл бұрын
Why is his so hard to find and so expensive?
@TommasoFirmini3 жыл бұрын
Are the two AoA Omni's in reading order or is there a lot of jumping around?
@nimuealban84653 жыл бұрын
Quick question: Is the companion worth it? Never read any of this, wondering whether to get both or just the main book 😅
@CrixusMikeB3 жыл бұрын
Same question here. Are there certain references I won't understand without the companion?
@CrixusMikeB3 жыл бұрын
@UCdkrqluIMJac-IizcWrL3xw thanks man! I'll hold off then. More money for other must-have omnies haha
@thebolbiggity3 жыл бұрын
It adds to the story .. also writers have revisited the world with their own stories after the event, not fully required for understanding tho
@quingreen97203 жыл бұрын
@@thebolbiggity can you read this omni as it is or do you have to flip through the book to get the right order?
@DanV9002 жыл бұрын
@@quingreen9720 It’s in chronological order.
@darklinkosmar3 жыл бұрын
All age of apocalypse is only in this one omni??
@tridat5163 жыл бұрын
2nd
@artwalker113 жыл бұрын
Don't really read xmen(sorry) is this something I can use as a jumping on point to get into it
@george-nikolas9422 жыл бұрын
You're one of The Classics.😐
@brandon177603 жыл бұрын
Been wanting this ever since I read uncanny X force, is it at all confusing for someone who hasn't read 90s comics
@xXCigarXx3 жыл бұрын
It's a complete alternate time line. I personally think the art is not up to par compared to previous artists minus Tan...I think his work is good for the most part in AOA. This series killed X-men for over 2 decades for me though....so to each their own...
@shotgunfringe3 жыл бұрын
Is X-men chronicles not included in the omnibus for this?
@DanV9002 жыл бұрын
No, that’s in the companion.
@jamescollins35543 жыл бұрын
does this reprint the issues in order as they are in Age of Apocalypse the Complete Epic Book 2 - 4?
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
It’s in the correct reading order. I assume the same.
@jynxx12293 жыл бұрын
Do you know if absolute carnage will ever be re printed?
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
July. :)
@henkbeelen16742 жыл бұрын
Can you read this without any knowledge of the marvel universe?
@xXCigarXx3 жыл бұрын
This series of comics killed my love of x-men in the 90's. I didn't come back for over 2 decades.
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
For me it was Onslaught.
@darklinkosmar3 жыл бұрын
@@NearMintCondition please make a video about that
@H8_on_jo3 Жыл бұрын
I always hated the sugar man
@NearMintCondition Жыл бұрын
Same
@kevinconnor42283 жыл бұрын
Legion is kind of a loser, right? I think Id disinherit him if I was Professor X.
@ZOMBIELUIS6663 жыл бұрын
Can we all agree that Sugar Man is one of the dumbest villains of all time?
@xXCigarXx3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@NearMintCondition3 жыл бұрын
one of the.. yes. :)
@quartoimundo Жыл бұрын
Estou vendendo parte da minha coleção, tenho o Omnibus X-Men Age of Apocalypse importado e o companion, quem se interessar pode me chamar (Brasil)