Madman Library Edition Volume 1 Overview!

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[@sazmurph540]

I see this and all I can think of is how much I hope Dark Horse gets the rights to produce Groo library editions for Aragones and Evanier. The larger format would make it easier to catch the details from Aragones art!

[@JohnPannozzi]

Dark Horse does have the right to publish Groo. AFAIK, problems with film elements are holding things up. Aragones told me at a convention that the plan was to do thinner hardcovers of all his work (Groo included), claiming he wasn't a big fan of omnibuses. But that was like 5-7 years ago. Still waiting.

[@vincentimbesi3947]

Groo Friends and Foes was published as a library edition and the art looks amazing!!! I wish Dark Horse would do the early stories in that format too! 🙂

[@mrwasi99]

YES!!! A Groo Library would be amazing! Aragones work would definitely benefit from a large format!

[@bclayj]

Top comment! Yes, would love to see any and all of Aragones work in this format.

[@saito0969]

Ive been wanting to read Madman for years, after seeing him pop-up in so many crossovers and cameos. Cant wait for this. Luuurv Allreds art.

[@HuhWhatHuhwhatHuh]

Not that you need it anymore, but since speculators only go for 1st appearance/death/sudden sexuality change in big 2 comics and not good art and story, you can still get almost all Madman back issues for cover price or less.

[@greg3118]

That's the ginchiest Madman collection yet! The few added titles and the new coloring are a compelling selling point... Damn this channel!

[@shadowskill24]

That's a gorgeous looking book! The thick, glossy pages, oversized dimensions, and that glorious eye on the sewn binding.

[@MaximumWarp2099]

WHAAAAAAT?! Big, big fan of Madman and had no idea this was coming out. Thanks for your video!

[@georgegolston5417]

My copy is on its way.

[@jonnyneverland5276]

I must say that is one beautiful looking book. I don’t mind his artwork for some books. If the Venture Bros. ever continued as a comic book instead of TV, I think he’d be perfect for it.

[@THX1178]

The pin ups are from a bubblegum card set released and commissioned when Madman had been going a while The artists weren't contributing these when the series was starting

[@dgooner8677]

You did it again! I was on the fence with this book but quickly made up my mind after this video. Thanks again Omar and keep up the great work.

[@reighertduprez7963]

What a coincidence, i just lend the tpb of my dad to read on the train. I didnt know it had an omni coming out! Cool!

[@RobbyRSmith]

So beautiful. Dark Horse Library Editions are still the best premium format. Though 100 is a steep price their previous LE were so affordable I guess they're making up for lost profits. And you can see how much better the paper is by seeing that the 600 pages are much thicker than the 1k pages of a Marvel Omni. I hope DHP gives Nexus the same LE treatment soon.

[@Ic3Brick9000]

Would love to have any format of Nexus in print

[@myohmyDesign]

I love Allred's art, but I know nothing about Madman… 6 volumes is a big investment if it turns out that I like it what I read though!

[@CesarIsaacPerez]

I ordered the first volume. Have wanted to read Madman for years... I'd say go for it if you enjoy reading volume 1 then stick with it as long as you continue to like it.

[@michaelwagner7637]

It is worth it. I have Gargantua and Atomica and I plan on buying all of the library.

[@rclanark]

I've been a massive Madman fan since the first issue. This has been my most anticipated release of the year - easily. Pre-ordered when it was first solicited and FedEx says it'll be delivered tomorrow. Can not wait...

[@KingHador]

never read this... is this any good?

[@rclanark]

@@KingHador I'm a big fan and I think it's a pretty great book. It's all kind of out of left field. You have to go with the absurdity of it but once you get into it it's a fun read. And Allred's art really gets great. He really comes into his own. There are some affordable paperback collections that might be a better start than the library edition. Maybe get your toes wet with one of those or a digital collection and if you dig it jump into the Library Editions.

[@thinkaboutcomics7834]

This was an awesome pick up. I can’t wait to get volume 2. Great Review.

[@vincentimbesi3947]

I love Madman and Mike Allred! I can’t wait to get my copy of this book👍🏼👍🏼

[@ericturczynowsky3243]

Love Mike Allred's art...I can only hope for his Silver Surfer to be reprinted

[@wolfgangkappus3952]

Oh, Savage Sword of Conan 5. I am much more interested in this.

[@skyyswaggstudios2934]

I'm very happy about this, ive been thinking about getting madman books for a while because my friend let me borrow a bunch of madman issues a few years ago and I really like madman

[@bclayj]

Great to see you review this one Omar! This and Bryan Talbot’s Grandville Integral are two of my most anticipated books of the year, both in the same week. I would love to see you review Grandville as well, Talbot is an amazing and prolific creator (Luther Arkwright, Tale of One Bad Rat, Alice in Sunderland)

[@62LeftyBlues]

Mike Allred is awesome! Like the Hernandez brothers and all the great artists on Archie. I love the clean line style!

[@nisus8]

My copy just arrived literally last night via UPS, and this is one incredible book. I own the _Gargantua!_ and _Atomica!_ Omnibuses, but these look to blow both of those collections right out of the water. _Madman_ is easily one of my top five comic series/characters of all time, and words cannot express my joy that Mike Allred has not only come back to Dark Horse for these gorgeous Library Editions, but also that the early stories are now in full color (thanks to Laura) for the very first time ever. And lots of never-before-collected (in HC) stuff to boot, like _They!_ and the _Superman/Madman Hullaballoo!_ crossover.

[@DrDoomPool]

So pumped for mine to arrive!

[@IRLYT]

Six volumes?! I had no Idea there was so much Madman material produced. I assume this will include the Atomics and other spinoffs. Anyway, guess I'll have to get them all.

[@projektvyking7521]

Found Madman in the Superman/Aliens TPB; that's my kind of pop pulp perfection

[@trumbogun1]

I wish I had never seen this video. I love Madman…. Sigh

[@Martin_TheCollector]

I honestly didn't know Mike Allred had written a ton of Madman issues! I'll be getting every volume though. Sure hope Marvel reprints X-Statix asap. That's an omni I've wanted for years.

[@NearMintCondition]

I hope they do as well.

[@grzegorzciombor5848]

Looks interesting, think im gonna grab it next week :)

[@CesarIsaacPerez]

I've always wanted to read Madman!!! Randomly saw this the other day and ordered it, didn't know it was bigger than an omnibus... I guess my 6th Gun DLX eds will now have company.

[@essaywhu]

This is great! Put my order in the other day.

[@wstroder]

100% in stoked! Got mine on the way.

[@mdb9920]

Really thinking of getting this... hmmm. Alright I'll get it.

[@thecomicreadern4344]

His silver surfer was awesome,and dark horse nails it once again with their library editions.I have not seen many comics where the art really doesn't agree with me,only one that comes to mind is the new X men stand in artist who has a really scratchy style

[@sethcemeteryelmy36]

Love that you mentioned Mack and kabuki.

[@mannyc19]

9:09 I for one,LOVE Mike Allred's art,and his wifes coloring. I have volume 1 and 2 of this new release,and cannot wait for 3,4 and 5,etc.

[@JohnPannozzi]

I already have the Image HCs of Madman, but this still looks cool.

[@Yvash]

I'm a long-time fan of Madman and have the 2007-2010 Image paperback reprints and oh gosh I'm so into the Library Edition format but... 6... volumes? I'm not sure I can swing that kind of cash if we're talking $100 retail (and living in the UK, don't have access to a certain famous US online store) each. Also if each book is around the 700 page mark I'm genuinely wondering where all the content is coming from.

[@timthehandler]

I had no idea this was coming out. Thanks for the heads up Omar; I've darted over to Speedyhen and ordered a copy. It's a beautiful looking book. Can't wait until this arrives in my sweaty little hands. Stay well everyone.

[@gqd1975]

Tempted. Looks great.

[@JonDelArroz]

I've never read this and was waiting for this version very excited to get it!

[@JohnPannozzi]

@nearmintcondition does this include the Madman Adventures minicomic which was believe came from Hero Illustrated? It wasn't in the Image HCs, but I think it's in the IDW Madman Artist Selction HC.

[@michaelemond7315]

Wow. So gorgeous. I just wish (as probably many do) it didn't have such a high price point. It will be a huge investment if I get the whole library.

[@nozkaian]

I'm very much interesten in this, but now we have a new house reconstruction project so sadly I can't buy too much books. Hopefully this will be available a couple of months from now.

[@krishnansutewari470]

Great overview Uncanny Omar - absolutely love Allred! How does the size compare with the Neil Gaiman Library Editions or a DC Absolute Edition in terms of height?

[@Frank-Einstein-Madman]

That's a nice book, I have the Atomika and the Gargantua collections from Image, are these worth upgrading to? I used have every original comic as they came out 30 years ago but sadly they are gone. Hey Omar, are you a Steve Rude fan? How cool would Nexus look in the library edition format?

[@vincentimbesi3947]

Nexus library edition? Yes!! 😉😃

[@Frank-Einstein-Madman]

@@vincentimbesi3947 Rude's art would look even more awesome in this format!

[@fireboy312002]

That book is huge! Dear Marvel, step up.

[@freddiealonsonido]

I think Allred takes some getting used to. Ended up liking his FF first time and loving his Silver Surfer. Really interested in this but wow 6... 🤔

[@ReaperXC]

Didn’t know this was coming so not going to order it - self control baby!

[@Michael-tf8om]

GINCHY-O-RAMA!

[@TheGreenAssassinFTW]

The book (including the new colours) is gorgeous but the pricepoint is a little spooky.

[@teh_nagato]

Hi, Omar! I think to get into Madman, but first volumes of library edition are OOP. Do you thunk DH will reprint them same as HellBoy and Berserk?

[@mpsword8066]

Hey omar,I wanted to ask if there is enough content to actually fill up 6 of these library editions?

[@mannyc19]

Easily !

[@maxgainz724]

Is it more adult material or kiddish on the fence

[@flyingdutchman8093]

Why does Madman kind of remind me of Freakazoid?

[@KingHador]

Never read Madman. Is this a good read?

[@slop101]

I already have the Madman Atomica edition (from Image, which is signed by Allred), which collects most of what's in here. So I'll hold on to that and skip this.

[@BrandonNielsen87]

I have seen this character many times when I was a kid, but always wondered who the heck was he. Is he somewhat similar to Deadpool?

[@HipHopHappens]

was this the inspiration for FREAKAZOID?

[@NearMintCondition]

It was my brother

[@Chandasouk]

Would I be considered a Madman if I didn't own this?!

[@superninjapirate19]

I want to read this but I’m not sure if the quirky humor will gel with me

[@lsdeann_3293]

Love the Library Edition format, totally unfamiliar with Madman though. I usually get them all, but I might skip this one. IDK.

[@specialxk]

Omar could you tag me in your video where you announce doctor strange sorcerer supreme reprint. I keep looking and I can't find it. I just want to know if there any difference between the old edition versus the new reprint

[@NearMintCondition]

I'm going back and changing the names of breaking news after a week of the video going live

[@ukbondraider]

The artwork is terrible in my eyes. I absolutely hated the artwork in X-statix too. Will be passing on this.