The new issue if Diamond Previews (#299), officially introduces The New 52 Villains Omnibus HC. This gigantic tome includes all 53 of the Villain Month .1 issues. Get ready for some likes, and dislikes.
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The Announcement about The New 52 Villains Omnibus
Yes, word has gone around for months that DC Comics would be doing this, but I did not expect official word to come so soon. I was expecting the The New 52 Villains Omnibus to come out in January or February and be officially announced after Villain Month had completed. Since readers know they only have to wait for a few short months after Villain Month, how many are going to hold back purchasing all of the titles they might want since the big hardcover is coming out in time for the holidays?
Positive About The New 52 Villains Omnibus
Of course, there is a strong positive here. This gives retailers extra time to put some money aside to order as many of the The New 52 Villains Omnibus issues as they can. It also gives readers a chance to fill out their holiday lists early and save up for the big price associated with the book.
The Price of The New 52 Villains Omnibus
I am sure many of you are going to flip into shock when you hear that the The New 52 Villains Omnibus will be $150.00 when it releases. Don’t worry, let’s break this down for a moment.
There will be 52 issues included in this giant omnibus. If you were to pay for each of the issues separately at $3.99 each (remember, all comics in Villain Month are $3.99), you would be paying $207 before taxes. You are saving over $50 with the hardcover.
The Eventual Price of The New 53 Villains Omnibus
Only the initial print run of the Then New 52 Villains Omnibus will have the motion covers included. That means that the first printing will eventually be worth more the subsequent printings. At the same time, this giant book will be out of reach for many collectors, so a scarcity could easily lead to an increase in value.
On the flip side, DC Comics has given the warning that only the initial print run will have the motion covers. How much do I trust that DC Comics will not come back with another full print run with the motion covers saying that they were hit with an overwhelming demand? Not too much. I will not fully bet on the motion covers only being in the initial print run until I hear that the book is not going to be offered again. Then again, it would not be the first time a publisher has slapped collectors in the faces.
Overall, I like the idea of The New 52 Villains Omnibus. I will most likely be picking up a copy for myself once it hits the shelves. Hopefully, I will be strong enough by then to carry it.
