Build your comic collection with these huge hardcover volumes that collect classic comic book series every collector should have in their libraries.
Omnibus and deluxe editions have become one of comics’ most popular formats; huge hardcover volumes that collect between their covers large chunks of a comic book series or an entire series run. What makes a “Titanic Tome”? First and foremost, it’s the volume’s overall size. Whether a book stretches its format past the standard 7” x 10” or 8” x 11” sizes or pushes its page count into upper digits past 200 pages (you know, PREVIEWS territory, thank you very much!), one thing is abundantly clear for these hefty publications — size does matter!
And this time out, our Titanic Tomes double theme month not only brings us the best in HALLOWEEN-inspired stuff to stock up on in time for spooky season, we are once again celebrating these TITANIC TOMES, and we’ve got a nice cross-section of offerings to tempt you with here…
AARDVARK VANAHEIM
(W) Dave Sim (A/CA) Dave Sim
Follow Cerebus' last days on Earth as he deals with debilitating aches and pains, memory loss, political turmoil, indigestion, and incontinence in the final two volumes in Comics' first 6,000-page graphic novel. And when, exactly, is his son going to come to pay a visit?! Includes complete annotations by creator, Dave Sim.
In Shops: Oct 29, 2003
SRP: PI
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ABRAMS
(W) Stephen Hillenburg, Various (A) VARIOUS
SpongeBob Comics: Treasure Chest is a deluxe collection of the best previously published SpongeBob Comics stories, specially selected by creator Stephen Hillenburg, and geared toward the first generation of SpongeBob fans. This deluxe edition features a hardcover slipcase with die-cuts, art by some of the biggest comics creators in the industry (including Tony Millionaire and Al Jaffee), a bonus facsimile reprint of the first SpongeBob Comics issue, and an introduction by Stephen Hillenburg himself. The collection also includes new pinup artwork created specifically for this edition by Nathan Hale, Kaz, Gregg Schiegel Ross MacDonald, Dave Cooper, Renee French, Skottie Young, Sergio Aragones, Hillary Barta and Stephen DeStefano, and James Kochalka.
In Shops: May 24, 2023
SRP: $32.99
CARTOON BOOKS
(W) Jeff Smith (A) Jeff Smith
New Cover for the 29th Printing! The entire award-winning Bone story all in one volume! Three modern cartoon cousins get lost in a pre-technological valley, spending a year there making new friends and out-running dangerous enemies. Their many adventures include conning the local people in "The Great Cow Race", and meeting a giant mountain lion named Rock Jaw: Master of the Eastern Border. They learn about sacrifice and hardship in "The Ghost Circles" and finally discover their own true natures in the climatic journey to "The Crown of Horns!" The complete 1,300-page epic adventure from start to finish in one massive deluxe trade paperback!
In Shops: Feb 13, 2019
SRP: $44.95
CRUSADE COMICS

(W) Billy Tucci (A/CA) Billy Tucci
Shi, the masterwork of award-winning creator Billy Tucci, and the series that literally changed the face of comics and launched the "Bad Girl" revolution, returns in this premier formatted, 488+-page hardcover edition! This modern-day samurai saga introduces the story of Ana Ishikawa, a young woman born of two cultures and drafted into a shadow war that has existed for over 500 years. In this complete omnibus, we follow Ana as she begins her violent assault on the Yakuza Oyabun Masahiro Arashi. But after several fiery clashes and witnessing the grieving children of those she's slain in battle; Ana turns away from the sword. Soon, the hunter becomes the hunted as Arashi seeks his own revenge against this faceless assailant... and his answer is the centuries-old enemies of Ana's Kyoto Sohei (descendants of the medieval warrior-monks), the Narans, led by her best friend, the sociopathic assassin Tomoe! Heartbreaking twists and exhilarating turns ensue as Ana's mission unravels into one of blood and madness... and whose culmination's only salvation is mercy and forgiveness. Collects all 12 issues of Shi: Way of the Warrior, the three-part interlacing Tomoe miniseries, and the 48-page, Shi vs. Tomoe celebrating the 25th Anniversary of this epic crossover classic that ran from 1994-1996!
In Shops: Jan 04, 2023
SRP: $99.99
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GALLERY

(W) Stan Lee (A) Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko
Now back in print and timed for its 50th anniversary-the landmark book Origins of Marvel Comics by Stan Lee!
A deluxe, collector's edition of the original Origins of Marvel Comics including a new cover, essays, and more. Originally published in 1974, Origins of Marvel Comics features the first appearance of characters who have dominated the pantheon of Marvel's modern storytelling mythology-Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, Thor, and Doctor Strange-along with a second Silver Age tale featuring these special heroes, all hand-picked and introduced by the one and only Stan Lee, and serving as an essential showcase for writers and artists such as Stan himself, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita, and Marie Severin. Whether viewed as a historical artifact that launched an industry of presenting Marvel Comics to a broad audience of fans or a collection of the best in Silver Age comics by many of the greatest creators to ever put pencil to paper, Origins of Marvel Comics highlights both the lasting greatness of these iconic characters as well as the monumental contributions of the talented creators who launched an entire storytelling universe.
In Shops: Oct 02, 2024
SRP: $50.00
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RUDE DUDE PRODUCTIONS
(W) Mike Baron, Steve Rude (A/CA) Steve Rude
Something long dormant beneath the surface of Ylum comes alive, triggering a visit from the planet-devouring Gourmando and his mysterious ally. With powers far beyond those of even Nexus himself, this unstoppable being banishes Nexus to an unknown realmthe only way out is to face ones worst fears! With over 320 pages this Deluxe Hardcover Edition is nearly triple the size of most Artist Edition books at the same price! Includes pencils, inks, and colors for all 90 story pages, plus over 20 pages of extras.
In Shops: Dec 20, 2023
SRP: $299.99
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TASCHEN AMERICA L.L.C.
(W) Stan Lee (A/CA) Steve Ditko
This XXL-sized volume collects the classic first 21 stories of the world's favorite web slinger from 1962-64. The most pristine pedigreed comics have been cracked open and photographed for reproduction in close collaboration with Marvel and Certified Guarantee Company. With an in-depth historical essay by Marvel editor Ralph Macchio, original art, rare photographs, and other gems, these 698 pages of wall-crawling wonder will make anyone's spider-sense tingle with anticipation.
In Shops: Jan 19, 2022
SRP: $200.00
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