Reminds me of the "How to correctly open an omnibus" video you made a few years back. Probably one of the best you've done, and hopefully one of the most-viewed. I like the idea of once every month or two, having some kind of "How To XXXX" series video, not sure how feasible it is though.
Can't wait for an updated version of this video in 10 years time when Omar needs to glue his copy of the Road to Onslaught because he's read it so often ! #OnslaughtNo1fan
Thanks for the awesome tutorial! One of these days I’ll take on the challenge of repairing my Runaways omnibus. This video also assuaged any concerns I had about the book simply falling apart- glad that’s not the case! Thanks, Omar
"Bunches of leaves" are called "signatures." The bamboo sticks work great; often a paintbrush won't fit and the bamboo sticks can get right in there. I also just put the repaired book on a bookshelf, spine down, for 24 hours, with books holding it in securely. The weight of the pages themselves will provide sufficient pressure to make the ribbon adhere. The C clamp really doesn't put pressure exactly where you need it. Good work! Isn't it satisfying when the binding looks like new?
Good tips with the bamboo sticks! I used a really long syringe last time so this was a nice alternative. You can always add ribbons too whenever this happens. :) That’s always cool and turns a “negative” into a real cool positive! Always gotta stress less is more with glue and be real patient to let it dry. Great vid, Omar!
Been meaning to fix my Cap A. by Waid Omnibus. I had a good laugh when I opened the video to see you with the same book. I guess this is a common issue with that print
I'm also wondering whether a disposable wooden chopstick could be useful with getting the glue deep down into the spine. But thanks, appreciated watching you do this, and the tips, tricks, advice you shared with us !
Great video! I needed this several months ago but reddit gave me the same solution after some sleuthing. This video is going on my desktop to paste on reddit for future book lovers in peril 😅
Well done sir! Thanks Omar. You just made my nights less restless. I can now sleep easier knowing this video exists to help if one of my greatest fears comes true. C'mon omni collectors, you know we all do. Great video. You really have a knack for making a "how to" video be clear, precise, and enjoyable to watch. Take care and peace everyone!
Suggestion, inject the glue from the bottle through a water bottle straw. choose the diameter that deposits the sufficient amount of glue. I've not tried this, just an idea!
Thank you Omar! I have similar problems with Charles Soule's Daredevil after only one read through (and despite of careful stretching of the spine when the book was new).
I had this a few weeks ago with my irredeemable omnibus. It got to the next stage though. the pages were completely unslotting. So i gave it to a friend and pre-ordered the new version coming out
Omar, I know you like horror comics, but this was a real nailbiter. I got so nervous when I saw the size of that brush and how many times the book got even remotely close to drips of glue.
I did this with my own Cap omni! I was a bit conservative with the glue the first time so I had to go back in a second time but it looks great now. Also did it with my JSA Vol 3 omni. This is a wonderful tutorial Omar!
Interesting to see your process. Right away I noticed we used the identical glue. Dude, your brush is humongous! I used a much smaller brush, I could push the brush way in deep Also, I put the book on the shelf exactly the same way to dry. I find it funny that I did it all similar to you, purely because it seemed the smartest way. I glued my Cap and Miles books long as for this issue, but also Weapon X Returns was bad for this problem. Oh, I commented before the video was over, yes a brush like that, lol. Btw, the glue washes off the brush with water, no problem.
I strongly recommend using a syringe with a flexible spout attachment to get the glue deep into the center of the spine; that's what I use. Recommendation for another video in this vein: BRODART DUST JACKET PROTECTORS! I can't believe how few collectors put them on their dust jackets, yet I put them on *all* of mine...
Had to recently do this with Cap by Waid, Deadpool and Co. and Runaways (damaged in the mail). After a couple of sessions (no more than 3) everything finally was repaired and safe
Thanks, Omar. This video has been really helpful. My bookcase is on one side of our room, opposite our wood heater and I noticed a few days back while cleaning and reorganising my shelf that some of my spines have given way, I'm guessing due to the heat in the room. It's happened to about 4 of my omnis, so they need a repair. Thanks for this. Insightful and helpful!
one thing I do when repairing my omnibus with glue is to put a business card behind ribbon so if someone made a mistake in putting too much glue it will stick to card which can be cut with razor as opposed to spine of hardcover causing worse damage. Just a tip
This is so awesome that you made a video on this cuz I recently just bought the predator omnibus an this is the exact thing that happened so I thank you for that an as always love all your videos an thank you for being the one who started me into my omnibus journey
Thank you for this, it hasn't happened to my omnis yet but a couple of my OHCs have had this problem. I managed to put some glue in the spines although I don't know it it will keep it together, this will definitely help me next time.
Good to know this is a (mostly) cosmetic issue. I'm reading volume 3 of the TMNT hardcovers and mine is starting to seperate a decent way down at the head about a quarter of the way through the book. A bummer but I don't see it getting worse unless I maybe decide to reread it in the future. Doesn't help that these books have the bookmark ribbons which are tempting to pull on, imo 😂
Such a useful video. I needed this video last year when my Absolute Dark Victory spine started to crack and split between the pages. Glued it but starting to do it again. Maybe give it another go🤔
I have found just squirting glue in, is unreliable. I go all in now and open the spine fully by splitting the book at the end paper and book signatures. (a hot hair dryer helps, and it'll pull apart) You can now fully access the block to re-glue to the spine and I use binding gauze to help key in the glue. Use a spacer along the spine like a long ruler and clamp with thick rubber bands ( use card to protect the edges of the boards) leave under pressure for over 24 hours to cure remove the ruler Spacer and then glue the end paper to the signatures and let it lie flat to cure with a couple omnis for pressure. Also use strips of card under the signature to stop sagging when storing on the shelf.
Thank you for this. Not sure if you're having this issue with your Power Rangers Deluxe Hardcovers, but I am. Even my new copy of Necessary Evil Part 2 started doing this and I'm gentle when I handle my books.
Awesome I was always concerned that my said Omni was the only copy like that, glad to know it was a lot of that book….ps are those custom supergirl omnibus????
Thank you Uncanny Omar for this very clear explanation ! I have a big question for you : at 12:18, what are the two "Supergirl by Peter David" and the three "New Krypton" on the bookshleves ? Are they futures omnibus ?? And if it's that, when they will be availables ? Any news on it ?
Thanks buddy, the biggest problems iv'e had are with Image Deluxes like Black Science and Deadly Class, also The Massive by Dark Horse and X-Men classic by Marvel,iv'e used this method before but can't get it ruight because for some reason some pages are deeper than others,their gluing was bad at start
My Cap by Waid/Garney/Kurbert omnibus was detached before I opened it. I did try to reglue it, but it didn't set right. Part of it is glued back and other parts aren't, and there is a huge crease going down the spine. Oh well. Guess I'll wait for the inevitable $150 reprint. That said, I found some plastic syringes on Amazon and used that to inject glue deeper into the eye than anything else was reaching.
I’ve seen a lot of great videos about how to open omnis, but how should I be reading them? Can I just have them open on a desk? On my lap? On my bed? Do I need one of those stands?
Weapon x and marvel zomnibus had bad binding as well and the gluing never worked for me so I will have to offload 1st print zombniibus and get the reprint
Fuck yeah, dude. Love this. Gonna try it on my Punisher Max by Ennis volume 2. For some reason the signatures (Neil Gaiman told me that's what they're called) have started coming off the ribbon.
Awesome video Omar 🙏 Is there a similar process to fix trades paper backs? My Winds of numa sera cover has almost come off the book Also, did you fix your copy of the Bitter Root omni?
I don't have any issues in any of my omnis (so I don't have anything to read! Ah! See what I did there?) Now seriously, what I have, is my first printing of the Spider-Man vs Venom, the board on the spine, when I open the book, it bends inward. I have to make sure that it does the curvature normally any time I open the book.
Question: Is it better to stack your books with the spines out? My partner has a Masters in archival sciences and said omnibus editions being as big as they are, just standing on the shelf will eventually damage the binding.
Omar I have a question. If say only one part of the binding has come loose but not the whole thing, should I more or less detach the whole or just get clue into the crevice that's come loose?
Does the ribon hold any important function other then cosmetics? Its a little bit lose on some of my omnis but nothing like this should i glue it or what ?
Thanks for this very helpful video. Will the glue also work if the brown paper (between the board and ribbon) is not attached to the ribbon? I am not sure if the glue will seep through the brown paper and onto the board.
So just to be sure is using bamboo sticks ok to spread glue? My brushes are too big for the hole. And do u need to put glue on the underside of the bunches as well? I'm nervous bout repair Ultimate Spider-Man omnibus 3. Last time I tried to repair Absolute Dark Victory it didn't end up very good😂
The ribbon doesn’t always run down the entire length of the spine… sometimes just the very top or bottom. You don’t want the glue to stick the text block to the cover itself 😬
Hi Omar! Would you recommend this if the cover has torn off? I just unsealed my Teen Titans Bronze which I bought in January, and the back cover and end page was completely torn apart from the spine.
Hey brother. Without looking at pics based on your description. It could work. As long as that end paper is in good condition. When something like that happens, I would strongly suggest using bookbinding tape too. Sounds like the printer messed that book up.
@Near Mint Condition thanks Omar! I finally remembered I got this from CGN and emailed them. I'll give this a shot if they can't help me. I started collecting in December and now have 60+ books, so I haven't opened them until I get around to reading them. I blame y'all because I found your channel and you got me hooked on omnis 🤣🤣🤣 Then I watched tons of your old reviews and scooped up all the older omnis I just had to have.
I brought my Vol 1 of JMS Spider-Man and the manufacturer didn’t cut or glue the 20 pages and it’s folded from not being glued or cut. is there any advice from anyone who experienced this.