| Title | : | Infinity Gauntlet Omnibus |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | 078515468X |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780785154686 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 1248 |
| Publication | : | First published October 15, 1991 |
COLLECTING: Silver Surfer (1987) 34-38, 40, 44-60; Thanos Quest 1-2; Infinity Gauntlet 1-6; Cloak & Dagger (1988) 18; Spider-Man (1990) 17; Incredible Hulk 383-385; Dr. Strange, Sorceror Supreme 31-36; Quasar 26-27; Sleepwalker 7
Infinity Gauntlet Omnibus Reviews
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4.5 stars.
Whew, what a ride!
First of all, Infinity Gauntlet is a five star event. To this day it is still one of Marvel's most important events. Besides that, all of the Silver Surfer issues were fantastic.
This collection as a whole, however, has a few issues. First of all, it is waaaaaaay too long. Some of these tie-ins barely have anything to do with the main event. Secondly, even while reading everything in order, all of the stories still don't really line up all that great. Finally, there were a few silly errors that should have been caught by Marvel's editors. For example, at one point Wolverine says "Snow in May?". A few issues later someone else says "Snow in August?". The bulk of this story takes place over 24 hours, so there is no way that 3 months passed.
All in all, however, I would wholeheartedly recommend the main event and the Surfer tie-ins. -
I really enjoyed, this and I escpecially loved the Thanos Quest, which is the prequel to this. It also shows how the Silver Surfer gets involved and why he's such a twit.
Because this is an omnibus it comes with plenty of crossover extras, such as Doctor Strange and the incredible Hulk. Some are good and some are poor. I just wish the crossover comics were placed in between the official infinity gauntlet comics instead of after. It would've improved the flow of the story and made more sense.
The artwork is fantastic for that time as well and I love Thanos as a character. Starlin really did something great with him, he is truly unique.
I think this is one of those rare stories that stands the test of time. -
I got sidetracked with some other books and haven't found time tor eturn to this one. I will at some point in the future.
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The core Infinity Gauntlet is a great tale. The tie-in bits are of differing quality. Some are wonderful, like the Hulk chapters, some are poor, like the Doc Strange bits, and some are too lengthy, see Silver Surfer. The biggest criticism I have of this collection is that the issues collected are not in any coherent order. You'll have to use the table of contents to find the order original published. It will have you hopping all over the book instead of being able to read front to back. Otherwise, it's a fine and handsome volume.
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Thanos you brute! Movie Thanos is negligible compared to this. It's all about absolute power and so much action. I liked it quite a lot! In a word, Fantastic!
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Wow! This was the largest comic collection I have ever read. But it was also very good. This crown jewel of comics crossovers came along in 1991.
I love the blending of cosmic and arcane powers and the interactions of a broad range of characters from the Marvel Universe. It was great to see Drax and Gamora long before the popular Guardians of he Galaxy films.
The lead-in issues of Silver Surfer (#34-38, 40, and 40-50) were an excellent way of building the legend and imminent threat of Thanos. The two part Thanos Quest was a brilliant story of the creation of an insane powerhouse. The rest of the Silver Surfer issues felt irrelevant (#51-60) as many of them were dream sequences or side-track actions that fit between panels in the Infinity Gauntlet main series. The Dr. Strange issues were fantastic. Each one gave answers to mysteries left hanging in the main books. The mystical nature of the character meshed nicely with the space faring cosmic characters (something I did not actually expect.
There was a bit of a downside to the big crossover. The event itself should have been called Secret Wars 3. Almost nobody realizes it happened after it all ends. There are very few changes in the greater Marvel comics universe. One would expect a crossover that is 1200+ pages would have a long lasting impact on most characters. Unfortunately, this one did not.
Next summer, we will be treated to Marvel's "Avengers: Infinity War" film. I recommend that fans of those movies take a look at this major event in Marvel Comics history. -
*Possible Infinity War spoilers if you’re the only person in the world who still hasn’t seen it*
I hadn’t read this comic since I was really young, and I wanted to brush up on all of the post-snap details so I can make my predictions for Avengers 4 next year. This is a really good series that is packed full of Marvel’s best heroes and villains fighting one of the most recognizable of antagonists, the mad Titan Thanos. A must read for any Marvel fan. -
4.5 Stars
"Prepare Thyselves for Battle most Fierce and Awesome"
This Mega crossover tells the odyssey of Thanos, who travels across the universe to collect the Infinity gems AKA Soul gems AKA Infinity stones and combines them using a badass gauntlet to achieve omnipotence. The whole universe is at mercy of the purple titan! Who can stop such a merciless god?!
This is truly one of the best comic book events of Marvel, spanning two limited series and six titles which add up to 45 individual issues! Phew!
Thanos, who was dead as a doornail is resurrected and is in search for omnipotence. Silver surfer is the first one to know the dangers posed by the mad titan and tries to stop him. At the same time, Drax the destroyer, who was dead as a doornail is resurrected to kill Thanos. The team of Silver surfer and Drax were able to find Adam warlock, who was dead as a doornail and is resurrected to stop Thanos.
Uh, here is the deal. There are a lot of deaths and resurrections. Just go along because it's all worth it!
The story is great, albeit not without flaws. The art is retro and incredible (Especially in the limited series Thanos quest) and the dialogs are super tacky. It was the time when characters still used thought balloons and used to narrate the obvious for reader's convenience. Aaah, good old nineties.
The 23 issues of Silver surfer and 6 issues of Dr. Strange (Personally, unnecesseryI think he is the real hero of this series) goes perfectly along with the main event. The rest of crossovers varies from unnecessary. Skipping Quasar, Sleepwalker, Spiderman and the horrid Cloak and dagger issues would be a good move.
Word of advice; Get the reading order for this story from Internet and follow that and that alone.
Alright MCU, your turn. -
The main story is one of, if not the best Marvel big event. This has the main story, the Thanos Quest (which is very good and imperative to how Thanos gets the gauntlet) and a ton of Silver Surfer to start. Very fun to read! And then the second half is a lot of tie-ins that sometimes matter a lot (like how Dr. Strange sets up a bunch of stuff for the main storyline) or not at all (like Ghost Rider, Spider-Man, and Clagger (Cloak & Dagger) fighting Mephisto, who pops out for a page to say hey to Thanos and comes back). Overall a great collection.
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Reread this and Infinity by Hackman to get a refresher on the story before the new Avengers movie comes out. Still as enjoyable and over the top as I remember and its always fun when the cosmic entities in the Marvel Universe show up.
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Classic book reading at it's best marvel movies should take notes
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Rebirth of Thanos (SS 34-38). This is a nice setup for Thanos' return to the Marvel Universe that has an appropriately cosmic feel and does a good job of reintroducing a few of the major players. It bounces between epic and humor, and I found that awkward on the first read, but after I returned to it a second time I enjoyed it more, except for the ever-annoying use of the Impossible Man in the middle issue [7/10].
It's nice to have (40) as an add-on to the story, but it's largely a setup for 41-43 arc that's not included.
Thaons Quest (1-2). These two special events do a great job of highlighting the Elders (and the In-Betweener) and introducing the Infinity Gems and the art on them is exquisite. However the quest itself is somewhat plodding [6/10].
Before the Gauntlet (SS 44-50). This is very obviously treading water prior to the Infinity Gauntlet itself (especially the weakest issue, #49). Still, it's filled with good material. Two different spotlights on the Silver Surfer's character are the best elements, with a trip inside the Soul Gem being almost as interesting (and the best setup for the IG). I was also impressed by the daringness of a full issue without the Surfer. Overall, an interesting batch of stories that's worth reading. [7/10].
The Infinity Gauntlet (1-6). As a product of its time, the main event is very strong, offering both a stellar cosmic storyline and a fun look at the Marvel heroes of the '90s and the universe's cosmic entities. The reset button at the end is the main problem with the series, but pretty expected given what occurs. [8/10]
Tie-Ins. Finally, it's nice to have the numerous Tie-Ins to the Gauntlet all collected in one place. They really vary in quality. The most distant tie-ins, like the Cloak & Dagger are the worst, but in general the cosmic issues (Silver Surfer, Quasar) are quite good. The Doctor Strange and Hulk issues lie somewhere in between but have their high points, such as the final Doctor Strange issue, which is the perfect conclusion for the volume. The biggest trouble with some of these tie-ins is the lack of elapsed time between issues of the Gauntlet, which puts a few of them in weird null time zones. Still, they're an interesting view of the Gauntlet and of Marvel at the time [6+/10].
Overall, a nicely put together omnibus with a very strong core. -
MEH
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After watching Infinity War the film I decided to have a look for the comics where it all began. This was a pretty cool story
Random Thoughts:
-I really love the scale of this one. Some darn powerful heroes come in this one and you can really feel the battle taking place all around the universe
-I also loved how Thanos uses his powers here. I was a tad let down by how he chooses to use them in the film but he really goes all out here and pulls no punches.
-Amazing art and amazingly well draw. Thats probably obvious but I had to say it anyway
-I actually don't read comics that often. I mostly get my super hero knowledge from tv shows and movies, so there were a few heroes I didn't know about that I learned about here. Firelord is a new favourite I would love to see in the MCU
-I also kind of loved how this ended. Like the film it really illistrated well that Thanos is the main character of these stories. I also liked the twist that subcausiously Thanos wants to be challenged or defeated so that was an interesting layer too. Hes working against himself. I feel like people do that sometimes in REAL LIFE LOL.
Summary:
Overall this was a really enjoyable series. It was really different then the movie so it felt like reading a totally different story. And it makes me curious how they are going to end things with Avengers 4! -
Thanos vs the Marvel Universe, it doesn't get more classic then this i guess...
Jim Starlin, George Perez, Ron Lim and many more made a book for the ages with this one, and this is ofcourse the inspiration for a big chunk of the MCU that rocked our socks of with Infinity War and Endgame. I read most of this omnibus many years ago (junior press ftw) but not everything in this omnibus. I am not the biggest fan of tie ins, but most stuff here is good ! We see lots of The Silver Surfer, Doctor Strange, The Hulk from Peter David which i never read before but does look good, Drax The Destroyer, Galactus, Doctor Doom, Adam Warlock and every mayor player in the Marvel Universe. I am hesitant at times to reread older books, but the artwork here is still stunning. This is a mighty fine book, and must read for any serious Marvel fan. -
I essentially enjoyed this as an aside as to Avengers 3 and 4. My knowledge of Marvel during this time is not as great as during its initial fifteen years or in the early 2000s so at first I struggled before getting into the story. I liked the bits where the films mirrored the books and enjoyed the Cosmic Beings in particular.
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This is a great Marvel story. You learn a lot about both Adam Warlock and Thanos throughout the events. Plus I always love seeing the cosmic deities in Marvel, like Galactus and The Living Tribunal. Definitely worth the 5 stars.
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3.5 stars. I read this in preparation for the movie and am very curious to see what they do with it.
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This was good, but I feel like some of the issues included weren't related to the storyline at all. It was a bit chaotic and confusing since some of these were lesser characters no one remembers.
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Wonder if they're going to take this tack in the next movie?
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Really good tie ins for Infinity Gauntlet. Manage to stand on their own as stories while also providing excellent extra storytelling for the main event series.
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Easily top 5 comic books EVER read. Having the power of the entire galaxy in the palm of your hand. How will you manage that?
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While everyone else is re-watching the Marvel movies to prep for "Avengers: Infinity War," I decided to read the actual source material... because I'm a glutton for punishment, apparently. Though, I have to say, there is definitely a certain amount of pride that comes from reading an over-1,200-page book. After reading this, I am incredibly curious about the direction of the upcoming movie. Obviously, this comic arc is only going to be a springboard. So many of the integral characters--namely the Silver Surfer and Adam Warlock--simply haven't been introduced in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So... what are they going to do?!?! Needless to say, my curiosity (and excitement) are piqued--especially considering that this was a pretty good read. Was it perfect read? No. But did I enjoy it? Yes. Marvel, it seems to me, takes the whole "modern mythology" thing very literally--or, at least, more so than I've seen DC take it. That is both a positive and a negative. For one, it means that these comics are the greatest canvas imaginable for those two most inspiring words in the English language: what if? But on the other hand, it also means that the suspension of disbelief can be stretched to nearly a breaking point--and also that the villain can be made so powerful that defeating him becomes unrealistic. I'm on the fence about whether or not I liked that Thanos ultimately defeated himself. I haven't read prior Thanos stories, so maybe that fits the character. But still... what kind of all-powerful villain secretly wants to be defeated? But then the psychological possibilities of that conflict are intriguing... but did this story really dive into that enough to justify it as a resolution? But then the ending of Thanos winning by not being all-powerful, and how Adam Warlock would ultimately suffer because of it was a rather poignant theme... but was such a major turnaround really warranted in the character arc we saw from Thanos? As you can clearly see, I'm conflicted. But, still, I can't say it wasn't an enjoyable and page-turning book. But I can also say that I still prefer the often more grounded myth-making style of DC. However, another plus for me in this collection was getting to know the Silver Surfer. I hadn't read anything with him yet, so his starring role--and particular psychological development--within this story was beyond intriguing. I'm definitely going to be reading more with him. I also liked reading more of Doctor Strange, a character that I have become increasingly interested in. I also liked the snapshots I got of other Marvel characters; this allowed me to round-out my knowledge a bit while also pointing me in a direction for other possible comics to read. I would have liked to see more Spider-Man (especially considering that the solo Spidey story in this collection was, quite frankly, a little weird and a little dark--not bad, but... my childhood crumbled a bit.) Speaking of childhood crumbling... everyone getting defeated by Thanos in, many times, gruesome ways, was a little rough. I mean, the storytelling definitely upped the suspense, but, man... let me say it again: Child. Hood. Crumbling. Still, all was well that ended well, which is what we want from a superhero story--or at least, one with such a powerful villain and such astronomical stakes. All in all, a worthwhile read... especially as build-up to the next MCU movie.
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The Infinity Gauntlet Omnibus starts out reprinting the events previously assembled in Silver Surfer: Rebirth of Thanos, the limited Thanos Quest, and a few more Silver Surfer episodes to appropriately set the stage for the actual Infinity Gauntlet mini-series. The main plot for the Infinity Gauntlet event is pretty bad ass, although it does lean on the side of being too much. Essentially, We see Death bring Thanos back and Thanos endlessly trying to earn Death's affection. When he realizes that nothing he can do will gain her love, he set out to become her equal by collecting the 6 Infinity gems and gaining control over reality. Of course, the Marvel universe isn't going to sit by and let Thanos wield that much power, so they unite to battle him. The idea is awesome, but the execution is mostly underwhelming. Thanos Quest could have been an awesome tale of Thanos taking down some of the biggest challengers in the universe, but instead, Thanos quickly breezes through the owners of the six gems with no problem and makes his gauntlet. It was so disappointing. Then, when the Marvel Universe teams up to take on Thanos, we get a lot of waiting, while Adam Warlock plans and waits until just the right minute to set things into motion. It was still great, even with the pacing issues. Of the six issues in the Infinity Gauntlet event, issues 1 through 4 get five stars. The last two are another big let down as the ending is wholly underwhelming and just the shittiest was they could have gone about it. The omnibus then gives us 26 tie in issues of various comics that take place during the Infinity Gauntlet. They are (usually) very good and really help flesh out the situation and just how far its effects are felt. the issue is that they are at the end of the Omnibus. We read the whole Infinity Gauntlet event and then they give us the pieces that go in the middle. It would have made much more sense to put them in the Omnibus chronologically. It'll tell us "these events happen in between issues 2 and 3 of The Infinity Gauntlet" or "This issue takes place during issue 4 of The Infinity Gauntlet". If the issue goes in between issues 2 and 3, then fucking put it between issues 2 and 3. It doesn't make any sense to plop them all at the end so that we are reading things that have already taken place. It seems like a minor thing, but it's frustrating to have to go back and see how much the characters know and what events have and have not happened for each issue. I did really like most of the supplemental issues, even those that aren't necessary, but I should have to go back and establish the time-frame for each issue. The art is great in everything but Thanos Quest, where it gets too loud and trippy and the extras are neat. The main theme is that the story is a solid idea with tons of potential that ends up being rushed and leaves us with a terrible conclusion.
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About the first 850ish pages followed the main story straight thru starting with the Silver Surfer prologue issues, Thanos rising mini-series, and then the Infinity Gauntlet issues. Very well done and I love the way these are placed together so well. Frequently when you have an event and the tie ins are added to a collection the writer and artist are different than the main event. So, the pacing and feel of their contribution doesn't fit well. Here with Starlin writing almost all of these issues Marvel did a great job of avoiding that problem.
Definitely came away feeling like I have a much better understanding of Thanos and impressed with some of the best writing of the Silver Surfer I've seen. George Perez puts some of his best art work I've seen into the Infinity Gauntlet story. And, as one would expect, it looks great on the larger pages of the omnibus format.
The last few hundred pages contained some one shots where were good and then some aftermath issues which were good or mediocre. The Spider-man one shot was surprisingly good IMHO.
Overall very well done and recommended. A must read if you are into the cosmic Marvel universe. Thank you Marvel for numbering the pages. -
This was my first jaunt into a multi-serial plot. The Infinity Gauntlet was interesting and was a page turner until I finished the Infinity Gauntlet subsection. The second half of the omnibus dealing with a multitude of stories that occur during the Infinity Gauntlet serials ranged from a fun read to a tedious trek. Also knowing how it all ends made a few of their "twists" pointless. If you intend to read the omnibus, I'd recommend reading the other serials when they occur in their proper time slots instead of all at the end like the omnibus was designed.
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I really liked this but I wish the crossover comics were placed in between the official infinity gauntlet comics instead of after. It would've improved the flow of the story. That being said, this omnibus was great, and I can't wait to read more Marvel classics.
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This is one hefty tome! A fun read overall but my rating is brought down by some really unnecessary and somewhat awful crossovers in the latter half of the collection.
