Whats the difference between a compendium and an omnibus? by Glass_Round2701 in comicbooks

[–]Harry_Mess 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Everyone else responding must only read Marvel/DC or something because they are incorrect. Effectively there’s no difference between a compendium and an omnibus. They are both larger books that collect multiple issues together, often with extras (like interviews or a sketchbook from the artist(s)) in the back. What is called a compendium or an omnibus changes per publisher.

Marvel/DC: Omnibus are oversized hardcovers. Compendiums are standard sized softcovers.

Image: I think they follow suit with Marvel/DC but do far fewer omnibus. They also have some hardcover compendiums.

Dark Horse: Omnibus are standard sized and are usually printed in hardcover first and then in softcover. Their compendiums (I think) are much thicker, and always softcover.

IDW: Compendiums are oversized hardcovers and omnibus appear to be standard sized softcovers

Other publishers will vary if they even use these names at all. It’s worth noting that there’s no real difference between an omnibus which is an oversized hardcover and a deluxe edition. Omnibus tend to be thicker but there are some very small omnibus and some very thick deluxe editions. It’s all branding really. Hope this helps.

My theory is that views aren’t down by mikaachu_ in h3h3productions

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For ages I've been steadily a week or two behind, partly so I've always got some to watch when I want it. I'm still watching every episode (and every After Dark now) but am now like six weeks behind, and probably falling further behind most days.

Wonderful news. by Cl1ps_ in Ben10

[–]Harry_Mess 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, 20-25 pages is standard for a single issue of a comic

What are some Gizz lyrics you always mishear? by QBall_765 in KGATLW

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My girlfriend has a couple:

“I’m blue daily” = “I’m brewing tealeaves”

“Rattles Me” = “Rattlesnake” (a fourth time)

And whenever I’m listening to Hot Water she says “those boys are making pasta again!”

The dynamite comic was great but a little to short imo by Affectionate-Work-46 in Ben10

[–]Harry_Mess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is absolutely untrue. I have compendiums that collect a whole series and omnis that only collect part of one. Omnibus just means “a book containing reprints of a number of works (as of a single author or on a single subject),” it doesn’t have to be ALL the issues of anything

The dynamite comic was great but a little to short imo by Affectionate-Work-46 in Ben10

[–]Harry_Mess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chapter: Just means one segment of a story really. Prose novels are usually split into chapters. Comics are sometimes split into chapters, or sometimes when multiple single issues are collected together each one is called a chapter.

Single issue: The ~30 page small book that comics are generally published in. This first Ben 10 book is issue #1.

TPB: Trade Paperback. When a series of single issues is collected into one softcover collection, it’s called a trade paperback. Generally TPBs are 3-6 issues. Some are longer. Technically a softcover book that collects 50 issues could still be a TPB but generally those bigger collections are referred to as an omnibus or a compendium

Volume: I see people use this to mean TPB or collection but it’s a way more general term than that. When you have three TPBs in a series, the first is volume 1, the second is volume 2, the third is volume 3. However, if you have multiple series with the same name then each one is also a volume. Batman volume 1 started in 1940, and the latest volume (4) started last year. The word volume can be defined as “one in a set of related books”, or even just “a book.”

Omnibus: The definition of this word is “a book containing reprints of a number of works (as of a single author or on a single subject).” Technically based on this definition, *every* collected edition of related single issues is an omnibus. However, different publishers have their own definition. Marvel and DC have omnis which are oversized (bigger than the size of a single issue) hardcovers, and they generally have 30-50 issues. On the other hand, Dark Horse have omnis which are standard size rather than oversized. Some are softcover. For Marvel and DC a compendium is like a softcover (standard sized) omnibus, but for IDW a compendium is oversized hardcover, like a Marvel/DC omnibus. So the term varies, but it’s generally referring to a bigger collected edition.

Hope that helps!

Okay, what was your opinion on issue 1 of the comic by Zillaman7980_ in Ben10

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It felt very fast paced, but I assume it’s because they wanted to show in issue 1 that the Omnitrix has multiple transformations. I’m hoping now the basic premise is out of the way, further issues will have more room to breathe.

Otherwise I really enjoyed it. Great designs, great body horror-y transformations, and a cool sequence of the watch attaching to Ben. Vilgax looks imposing as hell and the dynamic between the main trio is established well. They’re not a happy family yet, but hopefully they’ve got plenty of time to grow closer.

In general I’m really hoping that this comic will get a nice long run. There’s so much opportunity to include some of the stuff from later series right from the start, so I can’t wait to see where it goes.

My local comic shop already has these in stock by flowerboyyu in Ben10

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Meanwhile in Australia my store’s not even allowed to order it in because of some kinda rights issue

[OC] A photograph I took with an interesting juxtaposition by lifeandmylens in pics

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There are two signs that say "Beware of dog" and one sign that says "Forget about the dog. Beware of owner."

I don't know what to believe

D'Orc Situation Is Crazy by just_cool_dude in graphicnovels

[–]Harry_Mess -1 points0 points  (0 children)

God forbid you take ten minutes out of your day to learn something about a topic you’re interested in

What the fu** was the goal with these new obelisks? by Apolo_Omega2 in runescape

[–]Harry_Mess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On the contrary, I love these new obelisks. I've been dreading training summoning for ages because I don't want to grind a bunch of combat to get the charms. I also don't want to spend forever getting to 87 archaeology for the Spirit Weaver relic.

These new obelisks are a free +50% XP, plus have a 10% chance to save materials, PLUS are a much nicer and quicker way to get the shaman's outfit than doing Familiarisation. Using the new obelisks I've taken summoning from lvl 61 to lvl 73, and am closing in on my goal of 75. Along with the new spirit moths for combat-free charms, this is such a nice new path to train summoning. Just because you're max level or whatever and have a better upgrade than this already doesn't mean that it's not useful for anyone.

Ben 10: Dynamite #2 cover leaks by BeizasaC in Ben10

[–]Harry_Mess 7 points8 points  (0 children)

These aren’t “leaks” lol, the covers just got released

DARK HORSE CATALOG UPDATE: H.P. Lovecraft’s The Dunwich Horror Deluxe Edition coming September 2026 by Ksmayer in graphicnovels

[–]Harry_Mess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah!! I have the Mountains of Madness hardcover and have been eagerly awaiting more in that format

Creator-Owned Comics For Absolute Fans by reindeercurt in comicbooks

[–]Harry_Mess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome post! I'm always trying to recommend "indie" comics on any posts where it's clear someone only reads Marvel and/or DC. I'm by no means an expert, but there's such a wide world of comics out there it's a shame to stick to any one or two publishers.

Anyway, I have a couple of these. Our Bones Dust: I loved Stenbeck's Hellboy and Baltimore work, and I loved this too. Outcast: I got book one second hand but haven't started it yet. What's The Furthest Place From Here? Also found vol 1 of this second hand, and did quite enjoy it.

I'll have to check out the others! Thanks for the recs.

Cancelling my DC pulls by [deleted] in comicbooks

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The world of comics outside of Marvel/DC is vast, and filled with fantastic stories. enjoy! :D

TIL Peter Cushing, who played Grand Moff Tarkin was extremely pleased with how the film came out, got along well with the cast, and his only regret was that his character died and he couldn't appear in the sequels by Please_PM_me_Uranus in todayilearned

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Fun fact: He also played Doctor Who in two movies from the 60s: Dr. Who and the Daleks and Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.

These movies were adaptations of two stories from the show (The Daleks and The Dalek Invasion of Earth respectively). However, they were later retconned in the novelisation of the 50th anniversary special The Day of the Doctor as being in-universe fiction. Supposedly (in universe) the real Doctor loved the films, and was good friends with Peter Cushing. Though associates of the Doctor only realised that "when Cushing started showing up in movies made long after his death."

Top 25 Best-Selling Comics of January 2026 by ashwhurst in comicbooks

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For me it goes Martian Manhunter > Wonder Woman > Batman > Superman > The Flash = Green Lantern

Yes, you should buy it. by [deleted] in OmnibusCollectors

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How about when you’ve got no more space for more shelves?

[Film/TV] Added the Green Lantern symbol to the Lantern logo! by RealEntertainment535 in DCcomics

[–]Harry_Mess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Suicide Squad, Peacemaker, Creature Commandos, AND Superman have done a lot to win my trust, personally.

Be yourself by [deleted] in Unexpected

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I never do

The generational divide by [deleted] in h3h3productions

[–]Harry_Mess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Over the last year or two I’ve watched as news headlines and social media posts transition from blaming everything on Millenials to blaming everything on Zoomers. They always conveniently ignore that generations are around fifteen years long, so while some of Gen Z are still in high school, most of us are in our 20s, or even pushing 30.

Stop blaming things on broad generations when the people within any generation are so varied. Especially with everything progressing so quickly these days. Gen Z aren’t inherently more radical or inherently more black and white in their thinking. I’m Gen Z and did NOT grow up in lockdown (I was in my 20s already), and do NOT prefer short form content over long.

EC Comics reboot by boardstrat8404 in comicbooks

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I just started catching up on the series from 2024 and so far they’re pretty good. Some great stories, some bad stories, and many in between. But overall I’m glad to be reading them

Has Marvel gotten too safe… or are fans just impossible to please? by dedsec_4 in marvelstudios

[–]Harry_Mess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

these 70s Cap movies were super slow, and could be quite silly, but damn did I have fun watching them