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12 New Omnibuses from DC Comics in 2019

Published Tue, 24 Jul 2018 11:50:23 -0500

DC Comics has announced 12 new Omnibuses for 2019 in their schedules — and we begin with a surprisingly obvious yet never-before-reprinted pair of collections.

Detective Comics Before Batman Omnibus Vol. 1 by Bill Finger, Bob Kane

Detective Comics has always been synonymous with Batman. But there was a time before he made his first appearance in Detective Comics #27. Collected here for the first time are the stories of Detective Comics before the Dark Knight.

First published in 1937, Detective Comics served as the foundation for what would one day become the DC Universe we know today! A detective genre anthology series focusing on pulp fiction stories and characters long forgotten but now given life anew in this beautiful omnibus hardcover edition.

These stories have never been collected before and have been out of print for almost 80 years! Collecting issues #1-13 of the monumental series, Detective Comics: Before Batman Vol. 1 is a must have for collectors and new fans alike.

12 February 2019
$99.99 USD, $130.99 CAD
400 pages
27.6 cm H | 18.4 cm W | 567 g Wt

Detective Comics Before Batman Omnibus Vol. 2 by Bill Finger, Bob Kane

Collecting issues #14-26 of the monumental series, Detective Comics: Before Batman Vol. 2 is a must have for collectors and new fans alike.

12 March 2019
$99.99 USD, $130.99 CAD
400 pages
27.6 cm H | 18.4 cm W | 567 g Wt

Wonder Woman by Phil Jimenez Omnibus
The world of the Amazon Princess from the eyes of artist Phil Jimenez is collected in its entirety in this oversize hardcover edition, Wonder Woman by Phil Jimenez Omnibus!

Wonder Woman travels to Gotham to help Batman defeat The Joker, Scarecrow and Poison Ivy—only they're possessed by even more sinister forces. Then, Lois Lane joins Diana on a trip to the United Nations, to the White House for official business with President Luthor, on a visit with Steve Trevor and Etta Candy, as a guest on a talk show and more. Before the day is over, Lois finally confronts Diana on her relationship with Superman. But it's not the Man of Steel who seems to have captured Diana's heart…

Find all this and more in Wonder Woman by Phil Jimenez Omnibus!

Collects Wonder Woman #164-188, Wonder Woman: Our Worlds at War #1, Wonder Woman Secret Files & Origins #3 and Teen Titans/Outsiders Secret Files 2003 #1-4 with variant covers by Phil Jimenez as bonus material.

19 February 2019
$75.00 USD, $99.00 CAD
856 pages
27.6 cm H | 18.4 cm W | 567 g Wt

Masters of the Universe Omnibus by James Robinson, Dan Abnett, Keith Giffen, Phillip Tan

I have the power! One of the most popular TV series ever comes to the printed page here, as the complete comics adventures of He-Man, She-Ra, Skeletor and the Masters of the Universe are collected in one giant-size omnibus!

Prince Adam sets out to reclaim the mantle of HE-MAN, a legendary power that he can wield for the powers of good. But around every turn the evil villain Skeletor seeks to destroy the young hero and keep him from finding his fellow Masters.

But their adventures aren't confined to just one universe. After narrowly escaping his last battle with He-Man, Skeletor has fled to the most unexpected realm to recover: EARTH! Once there, he sets a plan in motion to siphon off Earth's core magic. Forging an unlikely hunting party, He-Man and company go in search of Skeletor and find themselves at odds with the heroes of the DC Universe, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe must find a way to stop Skeletor and his mysterious new master!
It's called Eternia—the homeworld of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Here, this legendary hero harnesses the Power of Grayskull to protect his planet against the evil forces of Skeletor, the skull-faced embodiment of evil.

Then dimensions away, another evil has set its sights on Eternia's champion. The menace of Mumm-Ra is spreading, even as his hated rival, Lion-O, is crowned king of the Thundercats. Mumm-Ra knows only one weapon can stand against Lion-O's unstoppable Sword of Omens: He-Man's Sword of Power. And he and his merciless minions are prepared to take it by any means necessary.

From such legendary creators as James Robinson (Starman), Dan Abnett (Aquaman) and Keith Giffen (Justice League International), the further tales of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe are here! Collects He-Man and the Masters of the Universe #1-19, He-Man: The Eternity War #1-15, DC Universe vs. Masters of the Universe #1-6, DC Comics Presents #47 and He-Man/Thundercats #1-6.

26 February 2019
$150.00 USD, $195.00 CAD
1000 pages
27.6 cm H | 18.4 cm W | 567 g Wt

Batman: The Hush Saga Omnibus by Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee, Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen

Batman sets out on a simple mission to discover the identity of the mysterious villain wreaking havoc in his life known as Hush—but that was only the beginning. From master storytellers Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee, Paul Dini and some of the industry's greatest creators, the entire Hush saga is collected its entirety for the first time ever!

Gotham City is infected by a crime epidemic and all of Batman's enemies have emerged to throw his life into utter chaos. But little do they know that they're all pawns of the villainous Hush in an elaborate game of revenge against Bruce Wayne. As their battles continue, how personal will this fight get? And how will both Batman and Bruce Wayne keep the people he loves safe?

Born from Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee's seminal classic Batman: Hush, this new villain has quickly embedded himself in the great pantheon of the Dark Knight's rich rogues gallery and one of the most complex characters in all of comics. Finally, his entire saga is collected in this oversize omnibus hardcover for the first time ever, with stories from Loeb, Lee, Paul Dini and Dustin Nguyen.

Collects Batman #608-619, #685, a story from Wizard #0, Batman: Gotham Knights #50-74, Detective Comics #846-852, Batman: Streets of Gotham #1-4, #14, #16-21 and Batman Villains Secret Files and Origins 2005 #1.

19 March 2019
$99.99 USD, $130.99 CAD
800 pages
25.9 cm H | 16.8 cm W | 567 g Wt

Batgirl: The Bronze Age Omnibus Vol. 2

Now, for the first time ever, Gotham's greatest heroine's adventures are collected in this oversize omnibus collection, Batgirl: The Bronze Age Omnibus Vol. 2!

These hard-to-find 1970s tales featuring Barbara Gordon, a.k.a. Batgirl, are now recut and collected in their entirety! In these stories, Batgirl teams up with heroes including Robin and Red Tornado, and faces villains including Killer Moth, the Cavalier and Madame Zodiac.

Collects stories from Batman Family #12-20 and Detective Comics #481-519.

02 April 2019
$99.99 USD, $130.99 CAD
536 pages
27.6 cm H | 18.4 cm W | 567 g Wt

The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus (New Edition)
Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway (Illustrated by)

The unthinkable has happened. The Man of Steel is dead. Sacrificing his life to against an unstoppable global threat, the people of Earth must now accept that the world they live in is a world without Superman. Legendary writer Dan Jurgens (Superman: Action Comics) brings to you the epic saga in its entirety that that bubbled to the forefront of popular culture in this oversize omnibus edition!

A maniacal beast has risen from the Earth, a creature called Doomsday! Only one man can stop Doomsday's rampage—Superman. But the only way to stop him is by sacrificing his own life! As the planet mourns the man who symbolized the best humanity had to offer, four mysterious beings appear—all with the powers and abilities of the Man of Steel! When the Earth continues to be threatened by beings of immeasurable power, Metropolis' one true hero will rise and return hope to those who need it most.

This new edition of one of the most memorable DC storylines of all time is back in The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus! Collects Action Comics #684-692, Adventures of Superman #497-505, Superman #75-83, Superman: The Man of Steel #18-26, Justice League of America #69-70, Action Comics Annual #5, Adventures of Superman Annual #5, Green Lantern #46, Legacy of Superman #1, Supergirl and Team Luthor #1, Superman Annual #5, Superman: The Man of Steel Annual #2, plus excerpts from Action Comics #683, Adventures of Superman #496, Superman #73 and Superman: The Man of Steel #17.

16 April 2019
$150.00 USD, $195.00 CAD
1000 pages
25.9 cm H | 16.8 cm W | 567 g Wt

Batman & Superman in World's Finest: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol. 2

Superman and Batman first teamed up in these stories from comics' Golden Age, reprinted here for the first time in one massive hardcover.

The world's greatest superheroes—Superman and Batman—teamed up for these tales from the mid-1950s and early 1960s, which include their battles with villains including Lex Luthor, Clayface, Brainiac, Bizarro, Bat-Mite, Mr. Mxyzptlk and many others.

Collects stories from World's Finest Comics #117-158.

23 April 2019
$99.99 USD, $130.99 CAD
688 pages
27.6 cm H | 18.4 cm W | 567 g Wt

New Teen Titans Omnibus Vol. 4 by Marv Wolfman, George Perez

The New Teen Titans, one of the top-selling comics of the 1980s, is collected in a new Omnibus hardcover.

In this fourth massive collection of the hit 1980s series from acclaimed writer Marv Wolfman, team member Lilith ascends to godhood and takes up residence on Olympus, home of the Greek gods of myth. Then, the team investigates a 50-year-old cold-case murder and crosses paths with the Omega Men. And as the Crisis on Infinite Earths begins, Starfire is called home to the planet Tamaran to be wed to a member of the military—but instead leads her people in an effort to overthrow the forces that control the planet.

Collects New Teen Titans Series Two #10-31, New Teen Titans Series Two Annual #1-2, and Omega Men #34.

07 May 2019
$99.99 USD, $130.99 CAD
768 pages
27.6 cm H | 18.4 cm W | 567 g Wt

Wonder Woman by Brian Azzarello & Cliff Chiang Omnibus

The entire run of writer Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets) and artist Cliff Chiang's (Paper Girls) bold new imagining of one of comics' most iconic characters is now collected in its entirety in his giant-size omnibus edition!

Raised as a daughter by the Queen of the Amazons, the warrior princess called Diana is different from the rest of her countrywomen. They've all heard the legend of how she was formed from clay to give the childless queen the daughter she dreamed of—and they treat her like an outsider and outcast because of it. But Diana is different than everyone else, just not for the reasons everyone thinks.

It's because she's the daughter of Zeus.

With a new cadre of brothers and sisters as allies and enemies, Wonder Woman's world is rocked to its core when her eldest brother, the First Born, was freed from his slumber. Her newfound family is in ruins and her friends scattered, she must turn to Orion and the New Gods of New Genesis to save herself, her newborn brother Zeke and his mother Zola from the First Born's wrath.

WONDER WOMAN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO $ CLIFF CHANG OMNIBUS collects this powerhouse creative team's entire acclaimed run, including issues #0-35 and their story from SECRET ORIGINS #6.
21 May 2019
$125.00 USD, $163.00 CAD
1000 pages
25.9 cm H | 16.8 cm W | 567 g Wt

Justice League of America: The Bronze Age Omnibus Vol. 3

One of the greatest eras in the history of the Justice League of America is collected here in Justice League of America: The Bronze Age Omnibus Vol. 3. These cosmic tales turned the Justice League of America into the legends of the DC Universe that they are today, and are gathered in this expansive collection.

The beginning of the 1970s saw the heroes of the JLA trading in their secret New England cave hideout for the Earth-orbiting Satellite HQ. Plus, the League started expanding its lineup to include even more characters, such as the Elongated Man and the Red Tornado! Throw in team-ups with the classic Justice Society of America and the returned Seven Soldiers of Victory, and it's easy to see why these stories became fan-favorite epics.

Collects Justice League of America #147-181.

On Sale Date: 28 May 2019
$125.00 USD, $163.00 CAD
848 pages
27.6 cm H | 18.4 cm W | 567 g Wt

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Omnibus by Alan Moore, Kevin O'Neill

At last, Volumes 1 and 2 of Alan Moore's LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN are collected in a single, hardcover edition! As the twentieth century approaches, there is a need for a new kind of champion – adventurers not bound by the chaste order that characterizes the stagnant Victorian Era. The enigmatic Campion Bond of British Intelligence has begun a recruiting mission, collecting a menagerie of individuals who can be of value to his superiors due to…activities that have forced them beyond the pale.

But as Allan Quatermain, Mina Murray, Captain Nemo, Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, and Hawley Griffin, the Invisible Man discover, British Intelligence has plans for them that go far beyond mere spying. And if they survive their first test against the devil doctor of Limehouse, they'll have to battle an even stranger menace from the stars!

On Sale Date: 09 April 2019
$75.00 USD, $99.00 CAD
616 pages
567 g Wt

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