Comics Should I get 'Uncanny X-Men Omnibus Vol. 1'?

[Slim_X]

I'm an X-Men TV and movie fan, and the only comics I read are Astonishing and New X-Men so I'd like to know a bit more about the X-Men during their early years. Should I get Uncanny X-Men Omnibus? or are there better options out there?

 

[Boba_Fett_123]

Depends. I'm pretty sure that the omnibus is in color, and if that's important to you, then that's where you'll get the best value. Otherwise, I recommend the Essential line, which is in black and white and contains a LOT of issues per volume. The Claremont run is up to 6 volumes, and there are also collections for the Lee/Kirby run and early X-Factor. At fifteen dollars, they're a steal.

 

[kapea]

I really want the Xtreme Xmen Vol 1 book (Claremont/Larroca compilation for first 17 or so issues, right?), but I think it's out of print.

 

[Slim_X]

Depends. I'm pretty sure that the omnibus is in color, and if that's important to you, then that's where you'll get the best value. Otherwise, I recommend the Essential line, which is in black and white and contains a LOT of issues per volume. The Claremont run is up to 6 volumes, and there are also collections for the Lee/Kirby run and early X-Factor. At fifteen dollars, they're a steal.

Color is important for me

 

[DoomJester]

Honestly Kapea, I really don't think you want X-Treme X-men vol 1, I have it, and it's really average, at least vol 2, Invasion, has better fight-scenes and is a bit closer to a summer pop-corn flick. If you had to get X-treme X-men, I say get vol 3, Chris Claremont managed the meeting between his X-men and Grant Morrisson's well.

 

[Boba_Fett_123]

Color is important for me

Then the omnibus is where it's at.

 

[bennu]

I have the omnibus and it realy is worth buying if you are fan. It's colored

 

[Slim_X]

Thanks guys.

 

[Rac]

Any news on Vol. 2?

 

[tk_421]

I've got the omnibus and its def worth the money. Its great to have so many issues in a massive hardback and the colour is obviously a major factor in getting them