The Trades Thread: Collected Editions

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TPBs, HCs, Absolutes, Omnibuses… discuss them all here!

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DC Silver Age Covers and Stories Artist’s Edition

192 pgs. – Dec. 1st

one-of-a-kind look at artwork from DC Comics’ Silver Age that redefined the Flash, Green Lantern, the Atom, and more in this gorgeous, oversized Artist’s Edition!

A COLLECTION OF DC SILVER AGE ART UNLIKE ANY OTHER!

Dive into some of DC Comics’ finest stories and covers from the Silver Age in this massive Artist’s Edition, featuring all the interior pages from beloved comics like the 1960s Green Lantern #1, complete stories from Carmine Infantino’s run on The Flash and Sheldon Mayer’s run of Sugar and Spike, and even more Silver Age treasures.

With a unique look into an era that changed comics forever, DC Silver Age Covers and Stories Artist’s Edition also features over 75 classic covers from a Who’s Who of iconic artists like Joe Kubert, Carmine Infantino, Gil Kane, and more.

Although appearing to be in black and white, all the art is scanned in color, enabling the reader to see the work as close to the original as possible – ink gradients, blue pencil, and all the unique nuances that make original art so special – are all clearly visible and printed at the same size as drawn.

The Artist’s Edition featuring comics and covers from DC Comics’ Silver Age is an art book disguised as a comic collection. The only better way to see these pages is by looking over the artist’s shoulder at their drawing board!

She-Hulk Epic Collection: Interrupted Melody

488 pgs. – Dec. 22nd

Legendary writer/artist John Byrne returns!

Join Jennifer Walters on some of her wildest adventures of all — beginning in Transylvania, on the hunt for Spragg the Living Hill! But before long, it’s a case of “Jenny to the center of the Earth” as Shulkie plunges deep into a betrothal to…Mole Man?! Black Talon unleashes a horde of the undead, the Living Eraser wipes out date night and Cupid’s arrow sends the brutish Mahkizmo head over heels! Plus: A revenge plot drags She-Hulk into outer space! Jen heads home for the holidays and hopes for a Christmas miracle! A shocking body-swap makes Weezi the star! And tragic news leads Jen to start the hunt for new creators to take over the series!

COLLECTING: Sensational She-Hulk (1989) #31-50

Planetary Compendium

680 pgs. – July 14th

Uncover the Hidden History of the World—Planetary Explores the Unknown

Planetary Compendium collects all 27 issues of the groundbreaking series by Warren Ellis, with art by John Cassaday and Philip Jimenez. Hailed as a genre-defying masterpiece, Planetary follows a trio of “mystery archaeologists” tasked with uncovering the secret history of the world. Led by the enigmatic Elijah Snow, the team investigates paranormal phenomena, alternate realities, and buried conspiracies—from WWII supercomputers to ghostly spirits of vengeance and lost islands of monsters. With stunning visuals and razor-sharp writing, this hardcover omnibus is a must-have for fans of intelligent, boundary-pushing comics.

Do I want this?
Love the original, don’t know the Bendis or Lemire stuff.

Lemire is fine sight unseen, no worries.
Bendis is all over the place.

Wolverine: Old Man Logan Omnibus Vol. 1

944 pgs. – Dec. 15th

Old Man Logan’s adventures in the modern-day Marvel Universe, plus the all-time classic that started it all!

In a world ravaged by super villains, the former Wolverine seeks to live in peace. If only they’d let him. Forced into a cross-country jaunt through villain-ruled lands, Old Man Logan is on a collision course with the worst of them all! Then, on the Battleworld of SECRET WARS, the Wastelands return — and Old Man Logan faces fresh horrors! And when the Marvel Universe is reborn, he somehow wakes up in the present, before the Wasteland — determined to prevent his nightmarish future from coming to pass! High on his hit list: the Hulk! But his mission won’t be an easy one — and as he encounters heroes and villains both familiar and unfamiliar, his greatest adversary may prove to be his own past!

COLLECTING: Wolverine (2003) #66-72, Wolverine: Old Man Logan Giant-Size (2009) #1, Old Man Logan (2015) #1-5, Old Man Logan (2016) #1-24

Bendis’ looks to be on four issues, Lemire on 24.  The bigger point for me is he has Sorrentino on art who he tends to work very well with.

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Sgt. Rock by Joe Kubert: Deluxe Edition

352 pgs. – HC – Sept. 8th

DC Comics proudly salutes legendary comics artist and educator Joe Kubert with this collection of tales honoring one of his most popular characters—Sgt. Rock!

This collection charts Sgt. Rock’s evolution from dogged infantryman to symbol of duty, grief, and stubborn hope, as Kubert and his collaborators deliver raw, explosive episodes of courage, guilt, sacrifice, and survival.

Featuring the “never-before-seen” story “What’s to Tell?” by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert (Sgt. Rock, Enemy Ace, Metal Men), landmark Easy Company classics from Our Army at War and Sgt. Rock, key appearances in Showcase and G.I. Combat, and contextual material from Who’s Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe, this Deluxe Edition is both a battlefield scrapbook and a monument to one of comics’ greatest artists.

This deluxe hardcover features stories from G.I. Combat #68; Our Army at War #83, #91, #117, #135, #141, #158, #165, #196, #233, and #238; Sgt. Rock #302-304 and #368; Sgt. Rock Special #1; Joe Kubert Presents #5; and Showcase #45. Plus, never-before-seen original Sgt. Rock artwork and brand-new forewords by artist Andy Kubert (Flashpoint, Superman: Up in the Sky) and writer Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets, Sgt. Rock: Between Hell and a Hard Place).

DC Finest: Batman: The Demon Lives Again!

DC Finest: Batman: The Demon Lives Again! collects the saga that came to define some of the Dark Knight’s greatest enemies for decades to come—including the first appearance of Ra’s al Ghul!

As the 1960s gave way to the 1970s, a darker, more serious tone began to take hold in Gotham City—an atmosphere generated by the dynamic, expressive artwork of Neal Adams, Dick Giordano, and Irv Novick that accompanied the intricate, thoughtful writing of authors Dennis O’Neil and Frank Robbins. And these titanic talents burned brightest around Batman’s newest and deadliest foe—the immortal Ra’s al Ghul!

Now, for the first time ever, all of these era-defining tales are available in a single historic collection. Featuring such celebrated tales as “Daughter of the Demon,” “The Lazarus Pit,” and “The Demon Lives Again,” this timeless tome presents the Dark Knight Detective with some of his greatest challenges from his most ruthless antagonist—as well as plenty of other formidable foes!

Collects Batman #231-245 and Detective Comics #410-429.

Sean Robinson wrote:

Do I want this?
Love the original, don’t know the Bendis or Lemire stuff.

Lemire is fine sight unseen, no worries.
Bendis is all over the place.

Wolverine: Old Man Logan Omnibus Vol. 1

944 pgs. – Dec. 15th

Old Man Logan’s adventures in the modern-day Marvel Universe, plus the all-time classic that started it all!

In a world ravaged by super villains, the former Wolverine seeks to live in peace. If only they’d let him. Forced into a cross-country jaunt through villain-ruled lands, Old Man Logan is on a collision course with the worst of them all! Then, on the Battleworld of SECRET WARS, the Wastelands return — and Old Man Logan faces fresh horrors! And when the Marvel Universe is reborn, he somehow wakes up in the present, before the Wasteland — determined to prevent his nightmarish future from coming to pass! High on his hit list: the Hulk! But his mission won’t be an easy one — and as he encounters heroes and villains both familiar and unfamiliar, his greatest adversary may prove to be his own past!

COLLECTING: Wolverine (2003) #66-72, Wolverine: Old Man Logan Giant-Size (2009) #1, Old Man Logan (2015) #1-5, Old Man Logan (2016) #1-24

In my humble (and old) opinion, a 944-page book is not intended for reading, but for taking up space on a shelf while I read the digital version of the story on my iPad.

But that’s me…

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DC Finest: Green Lantern: Setting Up Shop

592 pgs. – Sept. 29th

Collects Secret Origins #7; Action Comics #589; Green Lantern #201–205; Tales of the Green Lantern Corps Annual #2; Green Lantern Corps #206–219; and Green Lantern Annual #3.

More Bronze Age Omni’s? Yay!

Justice League of America: The Bronze Age Omnibus Vol. 4

848 pgs. – Oct. 6th

Collects Action Comics #534–535; Justice League of America #183–206; Wonder Woman #291–293; The New Teen Titans #4; The Fury of Firestorm #4.

Legion of Super-Heroes by Mark Waid and Barry Kitson Omnibus

1184 pgs. – Dec. 8th

Collects Legion of Super Heroes #1–15; Teen Titans/Legion Special #1; Legion of Super-Heroes: The Teenage Revolution #1; Brave & Bold #1–6; Supergirl & Legion Super-Heroes: Strange Visitor from Another Century #1; Supergirl and The Legion of Super-Heroes #16–36.

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[Ben]

Oh DC, you bastards.

And it’s RRP $150.

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The Warlord by Mike Grell Omnibus Vol. 2

720 pgs. – Nov. 3rd

Following 2025’s in-demand The Warlord by Mike Grell Omnibus Vol. 1, this volume collects the long out-of-print Warlord #37–71; Warlord Annual #1; DC Sampler #2; and DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #10.

JLA by Mark Waid Omnibus

1320 pgs. – Oct. 6th

Classic arcs such as Tower of Babel, Queen of Fables, Man and Superman, Heaven’s Ladder, and Terror Incognita push the League to their mental, moral, and cosmic limits—testing not just their powers, but their faith in one another.

Collects Justice League: A Midsummer’s Nightmare #1–3; JLA #18–21, #32–33, #43–58, #60; JLA: Year One #1–12; JLA Secret Files and Origins #3; Flash & Green Lantern: The Brave & The Bold #1–6; DC Comics Presents: JLA – Heaven’s Ladder #1; JLA: Year One Deluxe Edition #1; and Flash/Green Lantern: The Brave & the Bold Deluxe Edition #1.

New Mutants Omnibus Vol. 4

1152 pgs. – Dec. 29th

The classic saga concludes, setting the stage for X-FORCE!

COLLECTING: New Mutants (1983) #86-100, New Mutants Annual (1984) #5-7, New Mutants Summer Special (1990) #1, Uncanny X-Men (1981) #270-272, X-Factor (1986) #60-62, Wolverine: Rahne of Terra (1991) #1; material from Fantastic Four Annual (1963) #23; X-Factor Annual (1986) #5-6; X-Men Annual (1970) #14-15; New Warriors Annual (1991) #1; Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #71, #78-79, #121

Batman: Detective Comics by Ram V Omnibus

1096 pgs. – Sept 29th

Ram V’s Batman magnum opus in collected in one massive omnibus volume!

This all-in-one volume collects the entire Gotham Nocturne storyline with the interconnecting backup tales from Detective Comics #1062-1089 and Detective Comics 2022 Annual #1, plus bonus stories from Batman Secret Files #1, DC’s Crimes of Passion #1, and Strange Love Adventures #1. This edition also includes a new introduction by Ram V, afterwords by Simon Spurrier and Dan Watters, and a gallery of behind-the-scenes artwork.

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Batman: Night of the Owls Compendium

A shadow war engulfs Gotham as the Court of Owls unleashes its army across every corner of the city. This definitive compendium unites the influential story in full, for the first time!

Collects All Star Western #9; Catwoman #9; Nightwing #8–9; Red Hood and the Outlaws #9; Batgirl #9; Batman #1–11; Batman and Robin #9; Batman: The Dark Knight #9; Birds of Prey #9; Detective Comics #9; Batwing #9; and Batman Annual #1

The Unwritten Compendium Two

984 pgs – Sept 15th

In a world where stories shape reality, even a single word can become a weapon. Mike Carey (Lucifer) and Peter Gross (The Books of Magic) deepen their acclaimed literary fantasy with a meditation on myth, authorship, and the power structures behind narrative itself. This compendium explores the point where imagination fractures—and where its consequences spill into the real world.

The Unwritten Compendium Two collects The Unwritten #31, #31.5, #32, #32.5, #33, #33.5, #34, #34.5, #35, #35.5, and #36-54, as well as The Unwritten: Apocalypse #1-12.

Edelweiss DC to end of December 2026:

https://www.edelweiss.plus/#catalogID=5348986&page=1

Of note, two Vertigo trades in there, End of Life and Ezra Cain.  The next round of Absolutes.  DC mainline trades too.

Plus some stunningly priced Omnibuses.

Weird they’re printing that Kyle Rayner GL collection again. I don’t think they even bothered with the solicited v2 and 3 last time.

DC gonna be DC.

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