fan of the first Omega series, and referenced the character in his 2003 novel The Fortress of Solitude. When asked about Omega's appeal, Lethem stated, After hearing of Lethem's plans to revive Omega, the character's co-creator Steve Gerber expressed personal outrage over the use of the character without his participation, though he and Mary Skrenes later discussed the project with Lethem and Gerber admitted that he had "misjudged" him. The first issue of the revamped Omega the Unknown was published in October 2007, and Marvel released another issue each month until the 10th was published in July 2008. All 10 issues have been collected and reprinted in a single volume. The series was nominated in the "Best Limited Series" and "Best Lettering" categories in the 2009 Eisner Awards. An excerpt was selected by Neil Gaiman to be anthologized in The Best American Comics 2010. Collected editions Omega: The Unknown Classic (collects Omega: The Unknown #1–10 and Defenders #76–77, 224 pages, January 2006, ) Omega: The Unknown (collects Omega: The Unknown (vol. 2) #1–10, 240 pages, premiere hardcover, October 2008, ) References External links Omega the Unknown at the Unofficial Handbook of Marvel Comics Creators 1976 comics debuts 1977 comics endings 2007 comics debuts 2008 comics endings Characters created by Steve Gerber Comics by Steve Gerber Comics characters introduced in 1976 Defunct American comics Marvel Comics characters with superhuman strength Marvel Comics extraterrestrial superheroes Marvel Comics superheroes Marvel Comics titles