More than anything, it’s often amazing to find how much of DC’s Trinity began during the 40’s, from Superman’s origins on Krypton to the first appearance of The Joker. While comics published in the late 1930’s and into the 1940’s certainly feel of their time, these collections also offer a fascinating, often joyous look into the true origins of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Unlike Marvel, DC’s Golden Age of comics isn’t purely historical curiosity, and truly kicks off the proper DCU (and superhero comics in general!). They’re great collector’s items, and I love the look on a bookshelf, but if you just want the story first, don’t worry, this ain’t the only way to read Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight ! You can do whatever you want with your wallet (buy a boat! go crazy!), but in these instances I’d advise that there is always a more affordable version of the comics somewhere, particularly with absolute editions. As a result, you may find the going rate for some editions to be excessively pricey. The collections are listed in relative chronological order, so the collected issues could be read in sequence to make your way through the vast history of the DCU.Īs with many omnibus and absolute collections, I’d clarify that these editions often sell out and remain out of print for multiple years. The guide below will inform you of any available Omnibus and Absolute editions from DC Comics (including Vertigo Comics). Seriously, I nearly went into debt putting together the Marvel Omnibus guide, and the ultimate DC collection of Omnibus editions and absolute collections was no different. I love Omnibus collections, and every time I see one, I feel a compulsion to read every comic book ever made. If you love comic books, and the DC Universe, what could be better than GIANT books filled to the brim with DC Comics? The power to chef burritos with but a thought? Ok, yes, but what else?

There are few things in comics more exciting than omnibus and absolute collections.

Batman new 52 omnibus