Blue Book Library Edition Volume 1 HC

This deluxe hardcover collects the first two Blue Book mini-series by James Tynion IV and Michael Avon Oeming — retellings of real-life UFO encounters in a chilling, documentary-like style. Featuring oversized art, sewn binding, and thick glossy paper, this 272-page edition brings these eerie stories to life like never before.

• Collects Blue Book issues 1–5 (1961) and 1947 issues 1–5, previously available in trades

• Features the iconic Barney & Betty Hill abduction case and the origin of the term flying saucer

• Includes sketchbook pages, variant covers, and premium production value

Language: English
Page Count: 272
Size (in inches): 8.00 x 12.19
Size (in cm): 20.32 x 30.96
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels - Science Fiction - General
Creator(s): (W) James Tynion IV (A) Michael Avon Oeming
On-Sale Date: July 8, 2025

Omar’s Key Takeaways

1. A Quiet, Creepy, Thoughtful Experience
Omar is clear: this is not your average graphic novel. It’s slower, more meditative—and all the more unsettling for it.

“Sometimes you’re like… there needs to be more action here. And that’s because these are events that have been recorded through time… it feels more like a documentary that I’m watching—just in a comic book format. They’re not adding anything extra. They’re just retelling actual accounts.”

2. The Betty and Barney Hill Case Hits Home
Omar shares his own childhood obsession with UFOs, and you can feel his emotional connection to the source material—especially the retelling of the Hills’ abduction.

“It’s the first widely publicized alien abduction case. I was obsessed with this story for such a long time… When I was a kid, I got to see a flying saucer—and apparently something very similar happened to James Tynion. That’s why he’s so infatuated with these stories.”

3. Gorgeous Presentation with a Sense of Purpose
While the content matches the original trades, Omar praises the oversized format and extras—not just for aesthetic reasons, but for enhancing the eerie atmosphere.

“Every time I forget just how thick the glossy paper stock is… it really helps to have just this blue tone right here. Kind of like the blue book, right? It adds so much to the mood. This is one I hope they keep collecting.”

4. The 1947 Material Expands the Mythos
Omar acknowledges that the second half, based on real Project Blue Book incidents, is less cohesive—but still rewarding.

“This one’s a little more disjointed, but it’s made up of actual accounts. Civilians and military folks all sharing what they saw… if you’re into Roswell, the origin of the term ‘flying saucer’—this is your book.”