Big Book News - September 2025

Jelle Big Books
10/01/2025 9:24pm 9 minute read

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Hello there and welcome,

to another instalment of the newsletter about books so BIG they blot out the sun! (Depending on your angle.) That’s right, Jelle’s back, here to tell you all you need to know about the BIGGEST books that found their way to our shelves in Berlin of late, as well as some that will be coming to us in a future that’s, apparently, a little moody…

BUT FIRST!

Many happy returns!

A shoutout to ALL YOU KIND PEOPLE whom I met just over a week ago, when our shop celebrated its 5 Year Anniversary party, right at the warehouse where all the magic gets packed.

What an amazing and energizing day that was, getting to vibe with so many fellow comic book collectors across Europe (and beyond!), exchanging favourite Spidey runs, comparing sketches of the incredible artists at the scene, and even geeking out with Near Mint Condition’s Omar about my other favourite way to make days feel too short: fighting games.

➡️⬇️↘️🤜 Shoryuken!

A big, BIG thank you from me to everyone who was able to stop by to celebrate the store, and, even more so, this treasured hobby of ours.

DOUBLE X

X-Men: Blue & Gold - Mutant Genesis Omnibus HC

€114,99 ~~€150,00~~

The X-Men's blockbuster 90s era is one of the most beloved and monumental in the medium's history, and this omnibus collects it from the beginning!The original X-Men have returned to the fold, and the roster is bigger than ever —… read more

X-Men: Age Of Krakoa - Dawn Of X Omnibus Vol. 1 Variant HC [DM Only] OOP

€125,00 ~~€150,00~~

In the wake of HOUSE OF X/POWERS OF X comes a new age for mutantkind! The mutant nation of Krakoa has taken its place as a new global superpower, with the influential leaders of the Quiet Council making the big… read more

Speaking of treasures… Marvel marked two Xs on the omni map for September, and we didn’t even have to go out hunting to find them. The X-Men: Blue & Gold - Mutant Genesis and X-Men: Age of Krakoa - Dawn of X Vol. 1 omnibuses barged into our warehouse last week and planted themselves on our shelves with the confidence of two psychic divas who know damn well that they’re the hottest books in town. As they say, X sells.

Both books feature the dawn of each of their widely beloved eras, with Blue & Gold collecting the Chris Claremont and Jim Lee-driven blockbuster 90’s run, and Dawn of X Vol. 1 bundling the various books that allowed the Krakoa saga to firmly take root.

Pick up your favourite X-book, here: [Link to X-Men: Blue & Gold - Mutant Genesis Omnibus HC, X-Men: Age Of Krakoa - Dawn Of X Omnibus Vol. 1 HC]

Dawn of Krakoa's second volume follow-up actually just went up for pre-ordering, which you can do right here:

GO GO COWABUNGA!

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Darkest Hour Deluxe Edition HC

€59,99 ~~€75,00~~

The ultimate Mighty Morphin Power Rangers story arc is now collected in a premium deluxe edition hardcover for the first time!Experience the climactic end to the entire saga as it was meant to be read, as Mistress Vile takes control… read more

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The IDW Collection Volume 18 HC

€48,99 ~~€59,99~~

Presenting the final volume of the complete TMNT stories in recommended reading order, including one-shots and event series. Everything a beginner could need; everything a diehard could want.The Rat King’s dangerous game is coming to its end, but what will… read more

Speaking of… franchises that defined childhoods, that also happen to be culturally linked to theme songs living rent-free in your head to this day… BOOM! Studios’ Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and IDW’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles both concluded their hardcover collections this month. REJOICE! Completion is BLISS. Take a moment to enjoy this warm wave of relief washing over collectors worldwide.

The Darkest Hour Deluxe Edition and TMNT Vol. 18 HC each offer climactic ends to long-running comic book series featuring martial artists that can only really be told apart by the colour of their attire. Like the Teletubbies!

SILLY WARS

Marvel Archive Edition: Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Gallery Edition Mike Zeck Original Collection Cover HC [DM Only]

€94,99 ~~€125,00~~

The greatest crossover of them all, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Drawn from Earth across the stars, the Marvel Universe's greatest villains and heroes are set against one another by the mysterious and unbelievably powerful Beyonder,… read more

Marvel just released their second Archive Edition, the format in which they reprint ye olde comics exactly as they were originally published back in yonder day, warts and ads and all, but in a nice, premium oversized hardcover package to snugly tug on those nostalgic heart strings. This one contains Secret Wars, the original biggest crossover event in history, and a canon event in any Marvel enjoyer’s timeline.

When I first read this story, I was pleasantly surprised by how much Jim Shooter, Mike Zach and Bob Layton embraced the absurdity of it all. They crafted a playful, lighthearted tale of nevertheless epic scale, and the humor, for me, more than stood the test of time.

I had a ball reading this.

Join the battleworld and find out who wins Zsaji's heart, here! [Link to Marvel Archive Edition: Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Gallery Edition (three covers)]

By the way! This clash among an eclectic selection of heroes and villains also famously introduced Spider-Man to the black suit that starred in the previous Archive Edition, which happens to still be available in the store. Just saying!

THE BOOK THAT DIED! DIED! DIED! TOO SOON

Die! Die! Die! Deluxe HC by Robert Kirkman and Chris Burnham

€40,99 ~~€49,99~~

Dive into this killer deluxe hardcover with powerhouse creators ROBERT KIRKMAN (INVINCIBLE, THE WALKING DEAD), SCOTT M. GIMPLE (_Walking Dead _TV show mastermind), & CHRIS BURNHAM (Batman Incorporated). This is an evil world where evil people do evil stuff all… read more

“President Obama has to fight for his life...and the fate of the planet Earth!” I wouldn’t normally open near the end of a book, but this premise of the last chapter of this 14-issue series sure caught my eye, as I imagine it might yours.

If that’s not enough to hook you, I’ll add that famed Walking Dead and Invincible creator Robert Kirkman is one of the key creators behind this, well, batsh*t insane story. On that note, Batman Inc.’s Chris Burnham drew most of what seeped out of the part of Kirkman’s brain that juiced up on the wildest conspiracy theories and dialed a What If version of reality up to eleven. If you’re up for a brutally bonkers and gory twist on geopolitics that somehow blends The Beatles with assassins, you’ll love what they cooked up for you.

WALT’S COMIC SHOP ♥️ CHIP ZDARSKY

Batman by Chip Zdarsky Omnibus HC Vol. 1 incl Walt's Comic Shop Exclusive Signed Plate PRE-ORDER

€83,99 ~~€125,00~~

A bold new era begins as Batman faces his greatest fears, darkest futures, and deadliest rivals, all while Gotham burns around him. Eisner Award-winning writer Chip Zdarsky launches an epic, character-defining run that pushes the Dark Knight to his breaking… read more

After his spectacular work on Spider-Man and the crowning achievement that was his Daredevil run—and who could forget the seminal Sex Criminals—we had to admit it to ourselves: we are in love with this man. And be still our hearts, for our love appears requited! Why else would Chip agree to sign a special Batman plate for any pre-order of his very own Batman omnibus placed at our store? That means we’re exclusive! Or, at least, this offer is.

Chip Zdarsky’s no holds barred Batman run introduces the terrifying Batman-shaped android Failsafe and explores an alternate Earth that’s missing a Batman to protect it, and that’s far from half of it. Strap in for one of the most action-packed and adventurous takes on the character, in which his expansive, multiversal cast of frienemies are all along for the ride.

And make sure to prepare a spot on your wall to hang that drop-dead gorgeous, and (once more) EXCLUSIVE, signed plate, which you get by pre-ordering the book here!

THE FUTURE IS… DARK?

Rich enough to never miss any omnis, though.

More books have appeared on the horizon, and there’s something gloomy and doomy about each of them. Dare join me in taking a closer look, anyway?

Incredible Hulk Return of the Monster (March 2026)

Everyone loves a gap filler, and this one will finally connect The Dogs of War all the way to Planet Hulk, though it’s a very, very different story indeed. Bruce Jones infused this run with his inspirations from horror-comics, revealing a supernatural perspective on the monster living within Bruce Banner. If you loved Al Ewing’s Immortal Hulk, take note! This should be right up your creepy crawly alley.

Daken: Dark Wolverine (April 2026)

Wolverine can be a pretty grim fellow, but after meeting his son Daken, he won’t seem that bad of a dude after all. Stepping far beyond his father’s footsteps, this Wolverine crosses into the psychotic, manipulating those around him, relishing in violence, and taking the mantle into decidedly darker territory than it’s been before. And that, when we’re talking about Wolverine, sure is saying something.

Thunderbolts: Dark Reign (May 2026)

This was once a book that Marvel didn’t believe in ever publishing, but the many fans of the run spoke loudly, and their pleas reached the right set of ears in the end. What many see as the most exciting, if not defining take on Thunderbolts, stars a darker and edgier team than its predecessors, which is just what you get under Norman Osborn’s command. Look forward to a thrilling, twisting page-turner, neatly bundled and oversized enough to cast a morally grey shadow.

The Swamp Thing by Ram. V. & Mike Perkins (June 2026)

Swamp Thing has always been a character that invites innovation, and this run is the perfect example of yet another creative duo capturing that creative lightning in a swampy bottle. Their story, starring a new avatar of green, beautifully explores loneliness and longing for connection, or even just a place in the world, and the strikingly dark and occasionally disturbing artwork will keep your eyes glued to the page.

Pre-order most of these books, here! (Swamp Thing will follow later, so keep an eye out for that.)

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“PLENTY SPOKEN!”
- Stan Lee, I think

So, the future is looking a little dark, but very exciting all the same, and that fits well with the spooky month that is about to kick off. May it treat, not trick you.

Thank you for reading and please remember that after the dark, comes light again…

Jelle

ONLY OMNIS ARE FOREVER!

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