18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A solid purchase., December 14, 2011
This review is from: DC Comics: The New 52 (Hardcover)
An omnibus like this has to be reviewed by two criteria: content and format.
First, the content. I highly recommend DC's New 52. It's definitely the most interesting thing to be done in comics in years. While not every issue is a hit (Hawk & Dove, Captain Atom), these are certainly in the minority. Most are solid, fun, stories that begin a new DC universe with a bang. A few standouts (such as Jim Lee's Justice League and Perez/Merino's Superman) seem to jump off the page in color and detail. Despite the fact that not every issue is fantastic, this omnibus would receive 5 stars from me based on content alone.
However, the second criteria, format, tends to bring that perfect score down slightly. As a previous reviewer noted, this book is huge, over 1200 pages. Consequently, it's a bit unwieldy. Now, I understand that's a natural consequence of this type of omnibus, but I do feel it's worth mentioning: reading this book comfortably is just plain difficult. Also, due to the number of pages, the binding gets a bit...tight as you get nearer the center of the book. On some pages, dialogue boxes are VERY close to the inner edge and I found myself having to push down on the center of the book to read them. It's not a deal-breaker, but it doesn't make for the most pleasant reading experience. However, for most people, this book will be an archival copy, something to keep on the shelf rather than read repeatedly, so it probably won't matter.
Overall, I recommend this book. It's a great way to introduce yourself to the New 52.
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23 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
1200 plus pages and still glued binding ? Oh COME ON !!! REALLY ??, December 19, 2011
This review is from: DC Comics: The New 52 (Hardcover)
You have to be very very extra careful in opening this book. Am glad that i checked this out first in a local bookstore before deciding to buy. 800 pages with glued binding like that of Teen Titans Vol 1 - i can accept that. But for 1200 plus pages, you still stick to glued binding ? Really ?? I have given up hope on DC making an omnibus that has a sewn binding. Best of luck to those who bought this book.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Mixed Bag with A Lot of Interesting Reads, A Review from a D.C. Newcomer, December 18, 2011
This review is from: DC Comics: The New 52 (Hardcover)
DC Comics: The New 52 is massive, almost 8 pounds with 1200 pages of reading. All 52 of D.C. Comics #1 issues are collected in this oversized hardcover. The paper quality is good and the binding doesn't fall apart after one read.
D.C.'s New 52 Initiative was bold move which stripped years of continuity and allowed newcomers like myself to start reading a D.C. series without having to worry about picking up previous trades, hardcovers, or issues. This is exactly why I've been avoiding D.C. comics, when I heard about the New 52, I thought I'd give it a try. I am extremely glad I did. There is of course going to be some bad reads out of the New 52, but I only found a few that I didn't care for. Overall most of these first issues were good, with some of them being magnificent. If you have the money, I'd highly recommend getting this, especially if you're a new reader. This is the perfect way to "test the waters" before you buy any of the trades or hardcovers next year.
To mention a few I loved...
Batwing was my favorite Ben Oliver's art was fantastic. It had a realistic quality that I appreciated and Judd Winnick's dialogue and characterization of Batwing was fantastic.
Aquaman was another one I couldn't help but love. I've always dismissed Aquaman as someone who just talks to whales and stop oils spills. I know I'm not alone in these thoughts. Superstar writer Geoff Johns blows those preconceptions out of the water and delivered a fun tale and look into the character of Aquaman. Written off as a "lame" superhero, Aquaman is anything but that when Johns writing his solo series.
Batman: The Dark Knight finally managed to make me interested in Batman. I've never been a fan, save the Nolan films, of Batman. Paul Jenkins teams up with David Finch to bring us a new look at the masked vigilante. Finch's art is a real treat to see.
Frankenstein: Agent of S.H.A.D.E was a comedic and action packed issue that you have to read to believe. Jeff Lemire creates an interesting new group that had me looking for the next issue the day after I read the first one.
Superboy and Supergirl are two very cool takes on the "super-family." While Superboy focused on the origin, Supergirl was more action oriented with Superman himself making an appearance in the end.
Overall The New 52 Omnibus is worth every penny if you have the money. Sure the $150 price is a little steep, but it gives you the chance to read every first issue of D.C.'s historic event, I'd give this a solid 4/5.
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