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Comics Collectibles Guide: Single Issue, Omnibus, or 100-Comic Lot?

Choose between a Superman and Spider-Man one-shot, two Marvel omnibus hardcovers, and a 100-comic mixed lot by matching format, character focus, era, and listed price.

Last updated Jul 17

Buying comics collectibles often starts with a simple question: are you trying to add one specific book, build a reading shelf around a character, or expand a collection in bulk? The four picks here answer that question in very different ways. One is a single-issue DC and Marvel crossover-style one-shot, two are hardcover omnibus volumes centered on Marvel characters, and one is a mixed 100-comic lot spanning DC, Marvel, and indie titles.

Quick take

  • For the most focused single-issue pick: DC Marvel Superman Spider-Man #1 (One Shot) Cover A Jorge Jimenez First Printing puts Superman and Spider-Man together in a brand-new Modern Age single issue with Cover A by Jorge Jimenez.
  • For Hulk readers who want a larger hardcover format: Incredible Hulk by Peter David Omnibus Vol. 2 HC Keown Hulk vs. Hulk Cover is the clearest fit, especially if Peter David is the draw.
  • For Moon Knight collectors building an omnibus shelf: Moon Knight Omnibus Vol. 1 HC Finch Cover [New Printing is the more character-specific hardcover choice.
  • For bulk collecting: Mixed LOT OF 100 ALL DC Marvel + Comic Book Lot most comics Bronze to Copper is the only large-count option, with various characters and a broad title mix.

Listed price comparison

The spread runs from USD 14.99 to USD 207.89, with the lowest listed price 93% below the highest. The two omnibus hardcovers sit together in the lower part of the range, while the 100-comic lot is the clear outlier because it is a bulk purchase.

ProductListed priceBar
DC Marvel Superman Spider-Man #1 (One Shot) Cover A Jorge Jimenez First PrintingUSD 14.99
INCREDIBLE HULK BY PETER DAVID OMNIBUS VOL. 2 HC KEOWN HULK VS. HULK COVERUSD 35.00
MOON KNIGHT OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC FINCH COVER [NEW PRINTINGUSD 35.00
Mixed LOT OF 100 ALL DC Marvel + Comic Book Lot most comics Bronze to CopperUSD 207.89

Decision matrix

Choose the Superman and Spider-Man one-shot if you want:

  • A single-issue format rather than an omnibus or bulk lot.
  • Superman and Spider-Man named directly in the title and character details.
  • A First Printing with Cover A credited to Jorge Jimenez.

Choose the Incredible Hulk omnibus if you want:

  • An omnibus format with Issue Number 2.
  • Peter David named as Artist/Writer.
  • A Modern Age Marvel-focused hardcover centered on Hulk.

Choose the Moon Knight omnibus if you want:

  • An omnibus format with Issue Number 1.
  • Moon Knight as the named character focus.
  • A new printing with Finch Cover wording in the title.

Choose the mixed 100-comic lot if you want:

  • A larger assortment instead of one named book.
  • DC, Marvel, and indie titles represented in the description.
  • A mix that references Bronze to Copper in the title and mid-70s to Modern in the description.

Concise product notes

DC Marvel Superman Spider-Man #1 (One Shot) Cover A Jorge Jimenez First Printing

This is the cleanest pick for someone who wants one specific issue rather than a shelf-size hardcover or a randomized group. The title names Superman and Spider-Man, and the attributes add Cover Artist Jorge Jimenez, First Printing, Single Issue format, and Modern Age era. The description also names a large creative lineup, including Mark Waid, Tom King, Matt Fraction, Sean Murphy, Gail Simone, Christopher Priest, Greg Rucka, and Jeff Lemire. The limitation is focus: it is a single issue, so it will not serve the same purpose as an omnibus volume or a large mixed lot for quickly expanding a collection.

INCREDIBLE HULK BY PETER DAVID OMNIBUS VOL. 2 HC KEOWN HULK VS. HULK COVER

The strongest reason to choose this hardcover is its match of character, creator, and format: Hulk, Peter David, and Omnibus all appear in the product information, with Issue Number 2 and Modern Age era attached. The Keown Hulk vs. Hulk Cover wording gives it a specific cover identity for collectors comparing versions. It is also marked Brand New and Second Edition. The main limitation is that it is Volume 2, so it is not the obvious starting point for someone who wants the first numbered volume in a run; it is better suited to a Hulk-focused shelf or a reader already comfortable starting with this volume.

MOON KNIGHT OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC FINCH COVER [NEW PRINTING

Moon Knight Omnibus Vol. 1 is the better fit when the goal is a character-specific hardcover with a first-volume number. The attributes name Moon Knight, Omnibus format, Issue Number 1, Brand New condition, Modern Age era, and Second Edition, while the title calls out the Finch Cover and New Printing wording. That makes it straightforward for a collector who wants a Moon Knight-labeled omnibus rather than a broader assortment. Its limitation is narrowness: compared with the mixed lot, this is a single hardcover centered on one character, so it does not offer the variety of many titles or publishers.

Mixed LOT OF 100 ALL DC Marvel + Comic Book Lot most comics Bronze to Copper

This lot is the obvious choice for volume. The title states 100 comics and points to DC, Marvel, Bronze to Copper, while the description broadens the mix with Marvel, DC, and indie titles, including references to Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Hulk, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Dark Horse, and IDW. That makes it useful for someone who wants a larger assortment rather than one exact book. The limitation is precision: the condition is listed as Unspecified, the main character is Various, and the description frames the lot as random, so it is not the right match for a shopper trying to secure one exact issue or cover.

Final recommendation

If you want the simplest, lowest-priced single addition, choose DC Marvel Superman Spider-Man #1 (One Shot) Cover A Jorge Jimenez First Printing at USD 14.99. It is the only Single Issue here, it is marked First Printing, and it puts Superman and Spider-Man directly at the center.

If you are choosing between the two hardcovers, the decision is more about character than cost because both are listed at USD 35.00. Pick INCREDIBLE HULK BY PETER DAVID OMNIBUS VOL. 2 HC KEOWN HULK VS. HULK COVER if Peter David and Hulk are the draw, especially with the Omnibus format and Issue Number 2. Pick MOON KNIGHT OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC FINCH COVER [NEW PRINTING if you want Moon Knight in Omnibus format with Issue Number 1.

Choose Mixed LOT OF 100 ALL DC Marvel + Comic Book Lot most comics Bronze to Copper at USD 207.89 only if the goal is assortment size. The 100-comic count, various main character wording, and Marvel/DC/indie mix make it the bulk-collection choice, while the unspecified condition and random-lot nature make it less suitable for a collector chasing one particular book.

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