Hi everyone, I've got a few questions regarding X-Men Omnis and would really appreciate it if someone could give me some thorough and comprehensive tips on them.
First of all it's important to say I am first and foremost a Colossus fan, I read/collect X-Men Comics mostly to read/collect Colossus. I've basically read all his appearances, and as a collector, I have the goal to own at least one copy of every single one of his 616 appearances (Obviously, probably not anytime soon). That's not to say I'm not an X-Men fan/enjoyer, but that's definitely secondary, and of course if Colossus is featured in most of a saga, there's no reason to not collect the whole saga, or at least have a comprehensive collection of it, just because he is not in a specific issue.
I have collected comics since I was 8~9 and already own a good chunk of it, but to actually try and have it all I realized the easiest, cheapest and most satisfying way to achieve my goal is through collecting Omnis, and been waiting for an opportunity to start my collection since then.
Well, it's time, I've just bought both Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 and 2 I. and started the collection. Now after reading a lot about how the Omnis are organized, I have a few questions:
1- Is X-Men Classic canon? (I'm pretty sure the answer to this one is yes, just checking)
2- The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 I bought has the old spine, while the Vol. 2 has the newest. This is making me consider returning one of those and plan it better for the future. The question is: Will every Uncanny X-Men reprint, from any Vol., have the new smaller lettering spine from now on, or do they print both options?
3- I am pondering which direction to follow after Uncanny X-Men 4:
Uncanny X-Men Vol. 5 & 6 + X-Factor the Original X-Men or
Mutant Massacre Prelude + Mutant Massacre + Fall of the Mutants + Inferno Prelude + Inferno
Now, given I'm a Colossus fan and all, I'm leaning towards the Event Route, considering that if Colossus is a major player in those events, I'd collect to collect the more complete versions of the events.
If you were in my shoes, would you rather go in which route? This is probably the question I would really ask for a very thorough response, if possible
4- It's a very extensive research, so if anyone happens to know I would really appreciate it, but is there any Colossus appearances in the "X-Factor The Original X-Men" Omni? Cause as far as I saw it, there is none, which would make my choice even easier in the last question.
5- I have the option to buy X-Men Classic for a little under $50. And a combo of Mutant Massacre + Fall of the Mutants for $180. The combo is not sealed, but near mint.
Are those prices worth or should I wait reprint?
Any other tips are welcomed, Thanks in advance!