Turns out it’s Omnibuses! Also, here are some pics of the X-Men Omnibus Vol. 1 that I wish I was reading all these original X-Men issues from!

This is the Omnibus that collects X-Men #1-31. The cover art is the original Jack Kirby art from X-Men #1. Marvel also released a variant cover with a recreation of the Kirby cover done by Alex Ross. (below)

While I get the appeal of Ross’s work, I much prefer the original Kirby cover. Mostly just because he did the art for the issues within the Omnibus, so it seems fitting to have his art on the cover as well!

Anyway, one day I will own this baby! Until then, I’ll be reading the first 31 issues of X-Men on Marvel Unlimited. Being the bibliophile I am, I seriously like reading paper copies of issues better then reading online. But, in all fairness, there’s NO WAY I’d be able to get this whole project done without this awesome subscription! If you’re short on cash, or don’t have the time to go searching for physical back-issues or trades, but want to read older Marvel stuff, seriously consider this option. They’ve uploaded almost all of their marquee titles! Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Hulk, Spider-Man, etc. And new releases get added no too long after they’re available in print.

Like I said, I prefer physical copies, so MU is my fall back when I can’t find them. When I’m buying comics or trades, my first stop is always my local comic shop, Carol & John’s Comics. This place is geek heaven! Seriously. I’ve been going to CNJ since I started reading comics, and Dan had been going for years before that. The staff is knowledgeable, helpful, and super nice. They’ll help you find anything, recommend new books, and are always willing to discuss not just their favorite comics, but pretty much anything related to pop or geek culture. They also throw amazing events throughout the year! Every year on Free Comic Book Day, they have an epic midnight party for their adult readers, and then, throughout the day on FCBD, they have events and giveaways and such for readers of all ages. There are Black Friday sales, Christmas parties, parties for Superman’s anniversary, you name it. I’ll cover these as the blog continues and I attend them! For any readers in the Greater Cleveland area, stop in and check them out! They’re in the Kamm’s Corners Plaza in Westpark! And for my non-CLE readers, I encourage you to seek out a locally owned comic shop near you. These places can be a great resource for projects like this, and also just great places to talk comics and meet new friends!

Well, that’s all for now, as I have a lot more reading to do! Until next time my loves…keep searching!

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