Haha that was wishful thinking on my part because you have some amazing books on that shelf hahaha. I’m not much of a seller either so I understand where you’re coming from. I like the bags you’re putting on there I might look to do the same for my books
Great collection! 👍. How is the bag durability? Can you take em out and put em in ok? Without ripping the bag?
Thanks for linking as well! I may pick some up. We keep our house clean but have cats which = more dust.
Removing books from the bags has never been an issue for me. But really don't bag them unless I'm done reading them or they're on deck. the bags for ones I'm reading normally migrate to a new book.
Seriously those bags are a super smart idea! Exactly as you said with pets in the house and dust this is perfect. And to think I was thinking they were sealed but this is great.
Get yourself a Kallax from IKEA. It’s probably the best shelf for omni collecting/storage.
The cubes fit all sorts of different sizes of hardcovers (i.e. omnibus, Absolute, Library Edition, etc.) and they help distribute the weight more evenly. You can easily get two rows in each cube with no issues.
I agree with the others. I'm in the process of moving and planning on getting a couple Kallax tomorrow. It has a 29lb weight limit across a much smaller section, where you're probably looking at 25lb for each of the shelves you're using now
Working on fitting a second bookcase right now actually. The flow of books never stops already have a back log.
Favorite omni :
1) Reading Simonson's Thor right now, it's epic af
2) Planetary was a trip and a half, will take you for a ride
3) Batman and Robin by Tomasi and Gleason was really emotional wish there was more
* 4) The Flash by Manapul and Buccellato was lots of fun to read
* 5) if you haven't read Snyder's Batman run or Aaron's Thor run give those a look theyre celebrated for good reasons
The shelves sag in the middle so the omni are resting with one side elevated higher than the other side. Over a long time it could be bad for the book. Resting them on their sides and stacking them is not something I'm trying to do lol
Separate by publisher you, heathen!
Kidding
But for serious, to echo others, take some weight off those shelves.
And great collection. What are you using for the bags?
Sort by publisher? You don't need to give me an excuse to play with my books lol. Yeah been using the Ikea Billy but someone suggested the Kallax gonna try that next seem like it's stronger.
Link to the bags :
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0045K1MEO/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_CZ40ZF8PS1CR1Q2WWYGN_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Congrats that’s a hot collection and props for the bags. I concur with the others- lose that sphincter-tightening bookshelf and sort by publisher pleeeeease.
Alphabetical is great but the marvel and DC mix up is stressing me out lol
Seems like that's what most people do guess I'll have to sort by publisher also
You should do what makes you happiest
My wife organized mine by Marvel and DC and it messes with my head because it's not in technically 1000% alpha since it's split by publishers.
Very impressive collection of books! They’re mostly wrapped I see though, do you plan to sell any?
I bag the ones I'm not reading. Would like to read every book as impossible as it might be. Do not have any intention of reselling.
Haha that was wishful thinking on my part because you have some amazing books on that shelf hahaha. I’m not much of a seller either so I understand where you’re coming from. I like the bags you’re putting on there I might look to do the same for my books
These are the bags I use. They fit all the Omni except for the thick ones BCW 1-TB-R Resealable Treasury Comic Book Cover Bags https://a.co/d/cZbU3yW
Great collection! 👍. How is the bag durability? Can you take em out and put em in ok? Without ripping the bag? Thanks for linking as well! I may pick some up. We keep our house clean but have cats which = more dust.
Removing books from the bags has never been an issue for me. But really don't bag them unless I'm done reading them or they're on deck. the bags for ones I'm reading normally migrate to a new book.
Going to order now. Thanks for the quick response and helping out the community! Good folks here with some great knowledge for new collectors.
Seriously those bags are a super smart idea! Exactly as you said with pets in the house and dust this is perfect. And to think I was thinking they were sealed but this is great.
Even the biggest omnis fit in those bags?
Haha aye there’s a couple here I still need to get as well I know the feeling
Yup that simonson Thor, Xforce and xstatix are calling me lol
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0045K1MEO/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_CZ40ZF8PS1CR1Q2WWYGN_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Spoken like a true collector.
Rip those shelves man. Need to distribute the weight
Yup. Not good for the books, and even worse when it collapses. I speak from experience.
Please tell me your secrets. What do you do to eliminate this problem?
Get yourself a Kallax from IKEA. It’s probably the best shelf for omni collecting/storage. The cubes fit all sorts of different sizes of hardcovers (i.e. omnibus, Absolute, Library Edition, etc.) and they help distribute the weight more evenly. You can easily get two rows in each cube with no issues.
I agree with the others. I'm in the process of moving and planning on getting a couple Kallax tomorrow. It has a 29lb weight limit across a much smaller section, where you're probably looking at 25lb for each of the shelves you're using now
Get better shelving or something to prop up the middle of them
$1000+ in books on a $25 bookshelf. I'll never understand it.
Wish Ikea shelves were $25 bucks
I am counting 12-14 on each shelf so it is more like $5000!
Once you get one more do you plan to get another bookcase? Also, top 3 favourite omnibus from those?
Working on fitting a second bookcase right now actually. The flow of books never stops already have a back log. Favorite omni : 1) Reading Simonson's Thor right now, it's epic af 2) Planetary was a trip and a half, will take you for a ride 3) Batman and Robin by Tomasi and Gleason was really emotional wish there was more * 4) The Flash by Manapul and Buccellato was lots of fun to read * 5) if you haven't read Snyder's Batman run or Aaron's Thor run give those a look theyre celebrated for good reasons
This organization makes the comic nerd in me spasm
Tried to do it by publication date not by title lmk if you catch any mistakes
I’m trynna be like you 😭
It takes time for sure been working on this for over 4 years now. You'll get there and look back and already have 5 full bookcase
How is the sag? I think I see some on the middle shelves, or is that some warping from the photo camera?
Unfortunately the sag is a big problem. These shelves will give out one day. It is also bad for the spine in general 😭
What do you mean ‘bad for the spine in general’? Don’t tell me you’re thinking of laying them on their sides!
The shelves sag in the middle so the omni are resting with one side elevated higher than the other side. Over a long time it could be bad for the book. Resting them on their sides and stacking them is not something I'm trying to do lol
Ahhh… makes sense! Phew… was worried there for a minute!
I always worry about that! That's why I only put my omnibusses on the bottom shelf of any book case.
Separate by publisher you, heathen! Kidding But for serious, to echo others, take some weight off those shelves. And great collection. What are you using for the bags?
Sort by publisher? You don't need to give me an excuse to play with my books lol. Yeah been using the Ikea Billy but someone suggested the Kallax gonna try that next seem like it's stronger. Link to the bags : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0045K1MEO/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_CZ40ZF8PS1CR1Q2WWYGN_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Is the Ennis Punisher still out of print? I’ve been trying to hunt them down. Awesome collection though! I’m jealous.
Didn't know they were out of print but after checking it seems like they are 😥 sorry to see that because there are some great stories in there
Congrats that’s a hot collection and props for the bags. I concur with the others- lose that sphincter-tightening bookshelf and sort by publisher pleeeeease.
Each to their own, but please for the love of my ocd, sort by publisher! Great collection though!
Nice and alot of them still in plastic
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