Good news, True Believers; Silver Age Omnibuses go back to Print!
By Liam McGuire
Feb 9th 2023
Good news, True Believers, for those looking to get their hands on some of the greatest Silver Age stories Marvel Comics has ever told, the House of Ideas is publishing several omnibuses that have been long out of print. From Iron Man’s first adventures to the Avengers' first team-up, several compilations are collecting iconic storylines, representing a great way to read stories that haven’t always been in print.
Available for preorder is AVENGERS OMNIBUS HC Vol. 01, which features the first 30 issues of the Avengers and a variant edition with a brand-new John Romita Jr cover. From the Avengers' first team-up, Captain America’s first Silver Age appearance, the debut of the villainous Kang the Conqueror, as well as several first appearances of classic heroes and villains, the collection of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby stories is perfect for those who have waited to read the original stories in print. Additionally, AVENGERS OMNIBUS HC Vol. 02 is available with two different covers, collecting some of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes' most incredible adventures with additional contributions from Roy Thomas, Don Heck, and John Buscema.
Sticking with the Silver Age, the Invincible IRON MAN HC Vol. 01 OMNIBUS is also getting released, with three covers available. The collection features Iron Man’s earliest stories, including facing off against the Mandarin and the Titanium Man, and collects Tales of Suspense #39-83 and Tales to Astonish #82. The omnibus variant features Adi Granov’s take on the classic cover for Tales of Suspense #39, the first appearance of Iron Man - as well as a variant from Gerald Parel.
Additionally, Marvel Comics is printing the earliest adventures of Wonder Man, ahead of the character’s debut in live-action in the upcoming MCU show starring the hero. WONDER MAN VOL. 01 collects the greatest Wonder Man stories from the Avengers, Vision and the Scarlet Witch, West Coast Avengers, and so much more. For those looking to get a primer on Simon Williams, the omnibus is the perfect place to get started with the hero. The collection features two covers, one by Arthur Adams and another from his first appearance on Avengers #9 by Jack Kirby.
Lastly, Marvel will be releasing several more omnibuses, including MILES MORALES SPIDER-MAN BY SALADIN AHMED HC with two separate covers from Javier Garron and Emanda Souza, a SIGIL OMNIBUS HC with two covers, including one from Ben Lai, PHOENIX OMNIBUS HC Vol. 02 with covers from Artgerm and John Byrne, and STAR WARS LEGENDS EMPIRE OMNIBUS VOL. 2 from Sandy Plunkett and another variant with a Felipe Massafera cover.
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