Deadman Omnibus Overview

This has been a long time coming and I am beyond excited to finally have it in my hands!

[@projektvyking7521]

I love the Newsprint style of the Spectre Omni

[@pohumnom]

Now we hope the Phantom Stranger Omni actually gets released too! This and the Spectre were such nice surprises to actually get released!

[@Robd07]

Their finally made as omnis

[@dddaaa6965]

oh god not this guy again the hardcover comics, i love your channels by the ways

[@mike6526]

Totally agree about the creators. The issues should be included. Great overview!

[@TheHardcoverComic]

The issues are, just not credited on the front cover.

[@mike6526]

@@TheHardcoverComic oh i guess I misheard. My bad.

[@cogekacc]

I love deadman, he should have his own series written by Chip Zdarsky

[@derek_2025]

Hi Matt, great vid, thanks for the overview. Wasn’t sure about picking this up but looks interesting, and maybe a good companion to the Spectre omni, which is awesome!

[@paulpeterson]

Good review, thanks for posting!

[@marseclipsed5451]

I’m waiting on mine from IST. Can’t wait to dig into it.

[@timcline9689]

Great Bill and Ted reference. I've stretched the spine 4 times as well. Binding is stupid tight.

[@crissycodywhite5821]

it appears you completely did not mention the iconic, legendary artist and the face of DC comics even to this day - Jose Luis Garcia Lopez! His extraordinary 4 issue mini series, written by Andrew Helfer, looks and reads better than even Neal Adams take on the character, and yes that mini series is included in this omnibus.

[@elliotwalton6159]

DC's credits are a bit of a mystery on the Spectre omni as well. they seem to stick to the more familiar commercial names. Jerry Grandenetti, who drew 5 issues of Silver Age Spectre after Neal Adams departed doesn't even rate a credit outside the contents page, or a bio. Too bad Deadman isn't printed on the matte paper. The Spectre is and it looks great (as is the Green Lantern/Green Arrow Absolute)

[@firemonkey9689]

Great vid Keep it up

[@chewy1612]

Hey Matt! Great review! U know I luv me some Deadman(still hoping for the "Deadman by Kelley Jones: The Complete Collection," which I've got in tpb, to get a beautuful Oversized Omni or Absolute Edition treatment!)! I have to say, though, that as u flipped through this very nicely produced omnibus, I was intrigued. I've only ever read the Kelley Jones-drawn issues, but the art here-- while not seeming to focus as much on the darker, horror aspects of the character that came much later w/the Baron/Jones stuff that I really luv-- the art here looked strong! But considering the main artist, that shouldn't have been a shock to me, lol. And I don't mind the older stuff(writing or artwork-wise). The kind of story & or art I'm looking to pull from the shelf to read depends on my mood; & my moods can change quickly, lol. So I can get very nostalgic & be in the mood for some of the more simpler, or maybe what some may describe as "campy" style stories! It just depends. I wanted to quickly mention that one of the 1st things that jumped out @ me was that José Luis García-López was listed on the cover. While I own very little of his work, he did some really cool covers & interior inks on the classic "Batman: Venom" story, as well as drawing some fun Elseworlds tales featuring Bats & Supes. But I know him from, & luv his work best from the issues of "Weird Western Tales" & the self-titled "Jonah Hex" series! U know I luv westerns about as much as horror; & he drew a helluva western! I wouldn't quite put him on the same level as the legendary John Severin(who I believe lived to be 90 or maybe 91 yrs old, & was working on comics pretty much up till he passed, may he R.I.P.). He could draw anything, but I think his westerns & war comics were his favorite, & they also happen to be totally mind-blowing! Just as I've built(& am still building) a rich, fairly robust, tapestry of westerns, I've also endeavored in trying to collect as much of his work as I can! But I hate making comparisons like what I just did. I hate my own guts for doing it, lol. Seriously, though, I do like to look @ & gage my enthusiasm for all artists' works w/out comparing this artist to that one. One artist's work may not be to my tastes as much as another's... although I do have a pretty wide range of styles that I like, & variety is a key element in enjoying comics art for me! So I have an equal appreciation for the works of artists as varied as Geoff Darrow, Ben Templesmith, Greg Capullo, François Boucq, Timothy Truman, Bernie Wrighton, Troy Nixey, Richard Corbin, Mark Bagley, Mike Mignola, Kelley Jones, John Romina, Jr, Frank Quitely, Graham Ingels, Brian Hurtt, Bill Sienkiewicz, Jim Lee, Riley Rossmo, Johnny Craig, Eric Powell, Junji Ito, the Kuberts(Joe, Andy, & Adam-- especially Joe!), Steve Dillon, Tonči Zonjić, Kyle Hotz, of course John Severin, & so on, lol). In terms of my favorites, I could probably put together a "Top 25 List" or some kinda "ranking" of the aforementioned names, but it'd be damn hard! Especially since there are other artists not mentioned above whose work I would have to throw in to consideration(I included too many as is, lol, blame my OCD). In essence, if I happen to enjoy a certain artist's work on a certain title(s) more than I do another's... that doesn't necessarily mean either artist is BETTER, imho. It's just that one has a style I'm more in the mood for, or @ that time makes me "feel something" that another artist's work doesn't. Bottom line: it's not my usual way to go comparing artists; especially when, in García-López, u have a fantastic artist! I sincerely hope DC puts out another OHC Collection of Hex comics that picks right up where the 1st book leaves off! I'd luv to see EVERY run on the character of Jonah Hex eventually be given the OHC edition-- or better yet, Omnibus or Absolute Eds.! And I sincerely wish DC would bring back a Jonah Hex series! Any new western series would also be mist welcome! The last thing I have to say, is that I completely agree w/u-- as I'm sure I've stated before, lol-- that those newsprint-ish/matte finished pages are just so awesome for certain titles! And I know u corrected urself when u were describing types of paper-- 1st mentioning that mix of newsprint/matte/gloss, & then kind of walking back the idea of a paper that could be both matte & gloss... but I think u were are correct in stating that a sort of hybrid exists! I've had(& surely still do)trades, HCs, etc w/paper that-- to my eyes & touch, @ least-- do seem to straddle both the matte & gloss paper type! I can't think of one offhand right now, as it's 5:45 in the morning, & my mom & I haven't slept since Monday because little baby Joey has had a rough time these last couple of days w/the painful cancer growth on his gums/lip having grown to well-over the size of a quarter in roundness, & easily over an inch thick-- & we're talking about a little schnoodle w/a muzzle no more than 3" high from the chin to the top, maybe 3" wide from right to left, & maybe 4" long. So this has made it difficult for him to eat, drink, & take his meds he needs. Not to mention the growth keeps tearing & bleeding. And then since yesterday, he seems to have lost the ability to really raise his head(which is now cocked to one side)upwards, & on a few occasions has stumbled around in distress, just going in circles... which the vet said today could be signs of minor strokes &/or that the cancer has reached his brain. Needless to say, neither are good, & we are very sad. He has, since getting some shots yesterday, however, seemed to be walking better, wanting to eat & drink more, & wagging his tail last night! And he's finally resting really well now. So that is what my mom & I are gonna to try to do: get some rest. Sorry I got so off-topic there, bro. Just stressed, tired, mind racing, etc. But, yes, I have &/or do own graphic novels that seem mostly like a newsprint/matte, but seem to have a bit of gloss in their make-up, as well. But again, that's just to my eyes & fingers, lol. Thanx again for such a fun review, Matt! Hope u & Mike & ur families stay safe & are feeling well! 😊👍🏻👍🏻❤

[@dddaaa6965]

if you "luv" him so much, then marry him

[@carrion_man3700]

Wish it had the same paper as the Spectre Omnibus

[@krivtsovartwork9215]

New THC vid at 9 in the morning is the best way to start a day!

[@darrinpope5294]

I dont care for the dust jacket as I hoped it would match the style of the Spectre omnibus.

[@enderwinns]

I'm coming in late to Deadman, but wondering if you'd go Deadman Collection or the Omni or vice versa. Does the Omni contain everything that's in the Collection? Thanks!! THC forever...i love your vids!!

[@TheHardcoverComic]

Omni over the collection. Omni has everything and more.

[@Whiskers922]

Hey, where did you buy that Justice League poster above the TV? I love it

[@TheHardcoverComic]

I’m not sure....it was a gift. Probably like Hobby Lobby or something.

[@critiquegeek7987]

Shame about that binding, but content looks great!

[@michaelemond7315]

I was trying to will you into showing the Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez art. I failed.

[@TheHardcoverComic]

Ahhhh I’m sorry! Tell ya what you willed me into taking more pics for our Instagram! I’ll post later tonight.

[@michaelemond7315]

@@TheHardcoverComic I am following you now on Instagram and awaiting the pics!

[@dannyc8876]

I am happy they did not use that cheap newsprinty crappy paper they used in the Joker OMN

[@TheHardcoverComic]

Yeah most people are...me personally I love newspaper print. Especially in older books like this. Maybe it’s nostalgia

[@ricardoguzman7518]

@@TheHardcoverComic I understand what you mean, the art feels warmer and somehow gives more life to book.

[@d.truett9980]

I COMPLETELY UNDERSTOOD THE COMMENT/COMPLAINT by Douglas Smith, below! This reviewer devoted a LOT of time to complaining about a non-existent "problem" with the spine (started, as always, by the sort of online whiners who either can't afford the book or who won't give up their beer or cigarette or cookie money to pay for a copy! LOL. :). I've got two copies of the DEADMAN Omnibus (by the way, its OM-NIH-BIS, not OM-KNEE-BUS, LOL). The spine isn't THAT tight -- the book lays open properly for me around page 200, and it has been loosening up still (there's a reason behind the cliche, "crack" the books, as in, crack the spine). If the hardcover guy watches "Uncanny Omar" vids, he will find one advising how to gently, but surely, loosen the spine properly. ONTO THE COMPLAINT BY DOUGLAS SMITH: I agree -- the time complaining about the spine, and flipping pages randomly, could've been used to show off the art of Jose Louis Garcia-Lopez, who illustrated NINE different interiors for the inclosed comics, plus he drew quite a few covers; AND, he could've shown off Jim Aparo's beautiful art, since Aparo did SIX of the interiors (in B&B and Adventure comics), as well as 10 different covers (including some incredible ones for "The Phantom Stranger"). To quote another comic great: 'Nuff said. Next time, show MORE of the artwork in your "overview"! :)

[@TheHardcoverComic]

Thanks for the view!

[@TheHardcoverComic]

Oh and I did mention that I “cracked” the spine 4 or 5x prior to doing the video. We are aware of how to open a book.

[@douglassmith9445]

Can you please get to the artwork earlier in your video? I didn't dislike the video cause I'm a comic book supporter but this did bother me.

[@TheHardcoverComic]

Not sure I understand. The video is to showcase the entire omnibus and design. Not just the art of the comic.

[@douglassmith9445]

@@TheHardcoverComic you showcased talking about the book without looking at it for the majority of the video. That's all I'm getting at.

[@TheHardcoverComic]

I showcased the build of the book, what the spine, dj, cover art, etc looks like, title pages, TOC, etc. It was a complete overview of the Omnibus.

[@jcaceres516]

@@douglassmith9445 you make no sense

[@douglassmith9445]

Maybe a flip through initially of the entire book, then go back over it in detail of each aspect. I just wanted to see the art work and it felt like getting to that point took a while is all I'm saying.