I know this video is a year old but I invested in the Preacher absolutes because of you and I am so glad I did. They are my most prized possessions right now, my preciouses lol
@jerretzwicker5995 жыл бұрын
I didn't see Spawn coming as I don't remember you mentioning it very much. I agree. Started collecting comics as a kid with McFarlanes Amazing Spider-Man and loved him right through his Spawn work. Capullo made a seamless transition which surprised me at the time as I didn't think anyone could replace Todd but his work was damn close if not as good. Met Capullo unexpectedly back just before his 1st Batman came out and he's a great guy. He even did a quick sketch for me after telling me he doesn't really like doing them. I am a little surprised you didn't have the Hush Absolute on your list though. I love your videos my friend. Keep em coming. P.S. - Doppelganger looks feeling awesome posted up behind you. Got me drooled worse then him. Can't wait.
@GemMintCollectibles5 жыл бұрын
i read the hush absolute once...i remember liking Jim's art...but i couldnt even remeber who the villain was. i need to reread.
@cruzclark57142 жыл бұрын
One of the first videos I watched of yours, just wanted to comment and say props on the weight loss journey man. You've completely transformed yourself, and I bet you feel a hell of a lot better for it. Congrats homie.
@emir81925 жыл бұрын
I was not a fan of your picks from your favourites omnibus but with absolutes... Now we are talking about
@emir81925 жыл бұрын
@@tauhid610 about how good are the absolutes he choosed 👽
@danhopalot5 жыл бұрын
your description of Batman in Kingdom Come cracked me up haha "Metal things like.. Forest Gump" 😂 He always reminded me of like a Darth Vader / Batman it also amazes me that people actually get angry over you not liking what they like..
@turtleanton65395 жыл бұрын
Its a coolstory
@BlueGrenadeTom3 жыл бұрын
"The art by what’s-his-face" 🤣 I always thought that was a British saying. Laughed so hard when you said that!
@Maztattooman2 жыл бұрын
Pretty dope top ten, I just got into comic book collecting and the first one I bought was the preacher 25th anniversary omnibus. Now I got a new addition.
@krishnansutewari4704 жыл бұрын
Another great episode! Would love to see a Top 20 Absolute List from you where you also consider placement of these additional 10 books: Absolute Swamp Thing, Absolute V for Vendetta, Absolute New Frontier, Absolute Planetary, Absolute Wonder Woman (Azzarello/Chiang), Absolute Crisis on Infinite Earths, Absolute Top 10, Absolute Ronin, Absolute Long Halloween, and Absolute All-Star Superman! Stay minty!
@LionGambleLewis5 жыл бұрын
Just got into the channel and seeing that number one spawn ultimate edition, got me soooo hyped omfg!
@douglassmith94455 жыл бұрын
Riiight?!? It gets everyone hyped and yet they won't reprint it in absolute or keep up with the single issues in absolutes. Very frustrating
@DefyantFoxV25 жыл бұрын
Reveals number 1. Me: That's a thing!? "Takes to the internet"
@brycebomb1315 жыл бұрын
Same
@peterostrem85384 жыл бұрын
Lol same
@danielpolanco48055 жыл бұрын
Great absolute top 10 love the way you mixed it up and definitely love spawn wish they weren’t so hard to get
@dankzilla9815 жыл бұрын
Loved the instant replay. Awesome list and video as always
@darrylhorridge63854 жыл бұрын
Fantastic videos mate absolute love and respect your work is amazing so informative thank you for putting these videos together my reading shopping list is so long now of what to buy lol thanks again love it
@danabanana1445 жыл бұрын
Omnibus video was cool, but these Absolute picks are straight up my alley (DC / independent fan here). Your picks for the 10, 8, 6, 4, 3, 2 spots are also on my list :) Haven't read "The Boys", and "Promethea"(shit, this is a whale of a book), and I'll wait until I have them in this format (don't wanna spoil'em with TP's)! Keep it up
@WarTheory5 жыл бұрын
Great review ...this is the best of the best......Dark Knight, Sandman, walking dead, my fav the Boys....Watchmen was crazy what Moore did with that story...and correct Moore wanted to use DC characters but DC was like hell no ...kingdom come was crazy...
@Punisher66545 жыл бұрын
Your Channel is doing well Gem, you've now reached 21k and I don't think it's going to stop there.
@DanielPereira-ge4uw5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Love the first one!!!! The new run is very good. Coming the 300th edition.
@vmanias5 жыл бұрын
Keep coming back to this video. Great work Gem Mint.
@bens4275 жыл бұрын
great video Gem. would love to see a top 10 deluxes/libraries soon!
@jeremycharles59284 жыл бұрын
Spawn was my favorite comic growing up to! I have the 1st 120 or so issues sitting in a long box. I should really re-read them.
@myohmyDesign5 жыл бұрын
Great list Gem. Thought Transmet. or Y:TLM might get in there but you gotta go with the books you love! I'd have Preacher at number 1 though.
@PhenomStudios4 жыл бұрын
I started reading Spawn. Read the first 80 issues. The story is so terrible. Can't believe it. Wasn't expecting such trash. But the Art is GOD level. Awesome collection bro
@Zelo.sicks15 жыл бұрын
Wow!.Great video Gem love the list..Ima have to pick up the boys and court of owls after i complete the preacher run..
@cielvert35804 жыл бұрын
There can only be 1# and I agree wholeheartedly with the greatest Independent Comic of all time! Todd Mcfarlane's SPAWN changed the game forever!👍😎
@comicgalaxy7885 жыл бұрын
Can’t go wrong with Spawn. Great list! Damn, I just looked those Spawn books and they are pricey. Hopefully they’ll do a reprint in the near future.
@MagicTheKrakening5 жыл бұрын
you could get volume 4 signed & numbered edition for around $40 before i bought them all up lol.
@dj-dempsey60215 жыл бұрын
I CALLED IT!! Knew what #1 would be! Great video my man :)
@r.p.lowery47935 жыл бұрын
Another killer video. Your passion and authenticity are unquestionable. Well done, my friend.
@frankf47655 жыл бұрын
Solid top ten! Even though it is relatively new, the Court of Owls story was an instant classic. I’m also halfway through the Walking Dead. Although i enjoy the show, i have to agree that the books are better. I have been thinking about getting into Preacher. Just picked up Gideon Falls today... so far so good.
@Don_Neto_Jr.5 жыл бұрын
What up Gem!?! I've been a lil busy but, I'm trying to catch up on some of your videos this past week. I like this list! I do have most of them. I have not read Sandman or nowhere near up to date with Spawn. I'll have to do some research on Sandman, I've heard it's very good! Thanks for the vid & keep up the great work!
@Tenshi_694 жыл бұрын
I was going to be so sad if Absolute sandman wasn't on the list, your review on them is actually the first video I've see of yours
@turtleanton6539 Жыл бұрын
Very dope video my bro😊😊😊
@turtleanton65393 жыл бұрын
Agreed on Watchmen my man
@nonsuchned944 жыл бұрын
Looked through old comments and see someone mentioned it before (very bottom), but wanted to repeat-- Alan Moore didn't exactly want to use "DC" heroes for Watchmen, He wanted to use The Charlton Comics characters that DC bought out in the 80's. Blue Beetle=Night Owl, Rorschach=The Question, Captain Atom=Doctor Manhattan, etc.
@briangmurray63675 жыл бұрын
Absolute Planetary is one of the few books in this format I own and I personally think is awesome.
@johnnieriot135 жыл бұрын
Dope video. The Vertigo line is my favorite thing DC comics have ever done. Sandman at least in trade has 10 volumes. Not including the prequel overture and the three spin offs
@infamouschino2385 жыл бұрын
Definitely love your #1 pick I'm a huge fan of spawn too, definitely agree with your list
@SlightlyTired5 жыл бұрын
I’m definitely going to invest in the Absolute Dark Knight.
@frankievelasco17385 жыл бұрын
Really want the Preacher story line in Absolute Editions. Great List, Spawn for the win!
@rayanknezic86824 жыл бұрын
You should get it it's unbelievably good man absolute preacher is perfect
@menaceinmotion5 жыл бұрын
Dope list man alot of mature content there. Honestly in trynna add all that to my collection Haha thanks for the tips
@blameitontralaine17865 жыл бұрын
Hey Gemint, dope list. Have you read and if so what do you think about Fables, 100 Bullets and Usagi Yojimbo? Few of my personal favs and i couldn't tell if you had a review or not. Thanks bro
@WarTheory5 жыл бұрын
Check out watchmen the issue where Rorschach gets arrested that whole comic is mirrored meaning Reversed from beginning to end panel for panel... also love the way Moore had so many throw away things like the sugar cube’s etc
@Puddin_Tame5 жыл бұрын
I can't deal with Absolute Dark Knight because it contains the sequel which was godawful. I was disappointed in the Watchmen Absolute. I didn't think the artwork looked sharp enough. Here's one I think should have made the list: Crisis On Infinite Earths because George Perez's artwork looks so much better in the larger format.
@turtleanton65395 жыл бұрын
This and the Uglyartwork
@ferg29143 жыл бұрын
I called it, just before, knew you were going SPAWN! Good video as always.
@paulseidler16445 жыл бұрын
Absolute Dark Knight will be rereleased this summer 2019. Can't wait...it can go with my Year One and Killing Joke absolutes
@turtleanton65395 жыл бұрын
Cool
@allbn3 жыл бұрын
That Spawn origin collection vol 1 is fire. Are those not printed anymore? Can't find them anywhere?
@turtleanton6539 Жыл бұрын
Reprintrd recently 😊
@batjohncomics95494 жыл бұрын
Also keep these coming. Great content as always.
@beto-jc5 жыл бұрын
Hey gem mint, i’m not a huge fan of the absolute editions, only got the transmetropolitan 1 and 2, but i really prefer the ómnibus. Much more material to read at the same price. Great video man, keep them coming
@lazyuniverse49324 жыл бұрын
Man dude, I had a feeling your #1 pick was going to be Spawn. Spawn is still, in the best way, BLOWING UP in popularity. I don't think his popularity will ever die down lol
@johnkeller26695 жыл бұрын
Man what a great list. I've read all these except the Boys, I'm going to have to check that out after hearing your review. Cheers!
@turtleanton65395 жыл бұрын
Long Halloween might be my number 1
@alexbonta40055 жыл бұрын
Great absolutes !!! WoW !!! 10 + video !!!
@amadexmilby73093 жыл бұрын
I like the style of reveal where you don't already have all the entries shown.
@ZeroChaos765 жыл бұрын
Great list. Really hope they reprint that Promethea run
@pirate9965 жыл бұрын
Love that #1 pick, wish I had a copy haha
@NamesJay5 жыл бұрын
I think you would like the Neal Adams Green Arrow/Green Lantern Absolute. Some historic stuff on that run.
@GemMintCollectibles5 жыл бұрын
still need to read that
@hughmungus67603 жыл бұрын
Wow full circle, the boys became a show and its amazing, I have to read the books now
@turtleanton6539 Жыл бұрын
Yuup😊
@joelatorre5 жыл бұрын
That was a great list and I liked how you mixed it up. Definitely was surprised at your #1 pick and was also surprised Batman Hush didn’t make it, good story and great Jim Lee art oversized. Good stuff though Gem
@kraziel5 жыл бұрын
12:11 That was funny as shit. Third time I'm watching this video and I always lose my shit at "BATMAAAN?" Hahaha Great gig as always man. Love these.
@FlameLegend1005 жыл бұрын
Awesome collection!
@NickYoung54345 жыл бұрын
Love the top 10 list, I was on the fence about Preacher but I’m gonna check it out since it’s so high on your list
@mightymike78035 жыл бұрын
I have all of them except volume 1 of spawn deluxe. I've found volume 3 and 4 for about 28$ each on Amazon ! Hands down for absolute preacher and sandman !
@darkcollectorslair9375 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I didn't even know there was a Spawn Absolute! I want to read more Spawn!
@turtleanton65395 жыл бұрын
Spawn is godly
@ashleyn19795 жыл бұрын
That Spawn deluxe is out of print right? Any idea where i could potentially find a copy? It looks epic!
@GemMintCollectibles5 жыл бұрын
yes out of print...they have been on amazon with a high price tag...id just watch ebay and amazon until a reasonably priced one comes along
@ashleyn19795 жыл бұрын
@@GemMintCollectibles thanks I had a look and the price tags are insane. You would think Image would do a limited reprint to make some cash? Ill keep a lookout. Thanks again. Been watching heaps of your channel. Very helpful!
@miciahbrown8084 жыл бұрын
I’m thinkin I’m gonna read Court of Owls in that absolute format. Also this video was bustin me up 😂💎
@terrydactyl20773 жыл бұрын
Some people on Reddit are saying these editions might not be great for constant reading (pages falling out/cracked spine). This might not be true. Anyone have any experience with these style of hardcovers? I want a couple but I tend to read and re read them a lot and maybe that’s too much wear and tear for these..
@turtleanton6539 Жыл бұрын
I dont think so😊😊😊
@robertmccauley83664 жыл бұрын
I just recently had the same query where I was thinking about how the absolutes sit on the shelf slipcase out ? Or slip case in? I have the skip case out and I’ve decided to keep the slipcase facing out cuz that’s the way it seems they want you to have it. That isn’t the only Alex Ross absolute that is like that! I have the one with him and Paul Dini that is the same. The OCD in me goes nuts lol Great vid as always!!!
@christianhart21595 жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos bro!!
@josepholsen74505 жыл бұрын
The only absolute I own is Y: The Last Man vol 1. but I'm very tempted by preacher and sandman, two titles I haven't read yet.
@KaimonJRE5 жыл бұрын
Great list! Nº 1 was a surprise, I didn't know you were such a Spawn fan. You should get Absolute Ronin if you don't have it already.
@GemMintCollectibles5 жыл бұрын
have it but havent read it
@SKGuna_writer5 жыл бұрын
Great list mate. Though I would say you are missing a few honorable mentions such as Absolute Batman Hush (Loeb + Lee), Absolute Justice (Kruger + Ross), Absolute Ronin (Frank Miller).
@johnnieriot135 жыл бұрын
Hush (in my opinion, just starting conversation not attacking) is the most overrated Arks of all time. The 3rd act is a mess. It completely falls apart. It’s not Loebs best work. Long Halloween and Dark victory are much better
@dannydodd44524 жыл бұрын
thanks for helping with my list!
@trajan48244 жыл бұрын
“Get ready to be disappointed.” Me: Oh no. “Spawn!” Me: Oh thank God.
@DarkStarNinja_4 жыл бұрын
Same here haha
@rayanknezic86824 жыл бұрын
Man my first comic book was spawn in 2005 and still have it it's flawless but that edition you have... I didn't know they existed now I am desperate to get that big fat edition it looks amazing Jesus
@DarkStarNinja_4 жыл бұрын
@@rayanknezic8682 They are awesome but really hard to find/expensive. Took me 10 years to finally complete my set but they are definitely worth it imo.
@allisknu114 жыл бұрын
Seriously. Lol.
@andersonxaviersilva5 жыл бұрын
The Walking DEad was a good book man, but in these days i get tired of it, just like the show. All the other books are complete masterpieces! Peace, great channel!
@MrMulligan845 жыл бұрын
I'd love to get my hands on the Preacher Absolutes - I just finished the first season of the show and I imagine the comics are just that much better. Great list, wish Absolute Hush made it on the list but hey some people have good taste some people have great taste, haha stay Minty Gem!
@melancholiclonging86414 жыл бұрын
For someone who is on a limited budget any can’t just go out and buy every Spawn comic out there, what would you suggest as a great book for someone who’s never read Spawn before? That someone being me.
@calvinjohnstone26644 жыл бұрын
Sandman: Overture is Amazing! Have you got to it yet?
@antimatterutube4 жыл бұрын
i have the same top 9 except. I dont have Promethea. But I have Absolute Justice to complete my 10.
@edwindiaz82575 жыл бұрын
THAT WAS COOL GEM. THE ABSOLUTES ARE TIGHT.👊👍👍
@douglassmith94455 жыл бұрын
any word on a spawn reprint in this format? seems like they have a lot more of them to make on top of needing to reprint the older volumes. i don't get why they stopped making them in the first place.
@GemMintCollectibles5 жыл бұрын
ive heard there are plans to continue releasing these...but nothing more than that or reprints
@dacollector93925 жыл бұрын
How many people rewatch these when making purchasing decisions? Crazy to think how many times I rewatch vids
@Ariranhaa5 жыл бұрын
3rd time and counting, hahaha... Finally decided to not get the Preacher one and get Sandman, Watchmen and TWD ones. Not a Marvel/DC superhero guy here.
@Hidesinmud Жыл бұрын
I was going to ask if you had checked out Promethea after watching your swamp thing reviews! Nice, it’s in your top ten.
@Hidesinmud Жыл бұрын
Haha you forgot JH Williams III’s name in the Sandman Overture vid too
@kierbaudy5 жыл бұрын
I missed absolute Promethea 😢. Top 10 list is spot on!
@punky024005 жыл бұрын
As always, awesome video!
@batjohncomics95494 жыл бұрын
Great countdown. Can’t say I agree with them, but every countdown is subjective. Personally I would have added Planetary.
@justenlayne95335 жыл бұрын
Have you read the Polar graphic novels by Victor Santos? The movie they just made for Netflix is pretty good.
@GemMintCollectibles5 жыл бұрын
na
@themoofs69254 жыл бұрын
Anyone super sad that they stopped releasing the Hardcover Origins Editions? I collected up to 10 and waited forever for 11. But it has never come out smh
@turtleanton6539 Жыл бұрын
Should be coning now😊
@comicchemistry4 жыл бұрын
Wooaaaahhh!!! Awesome
@anthonyvanpelt70195 жыл бұрын
Need to add a couple of these
@nicholascolagiovanni71583 жыл бұрын
yooo all star superman absolute?! Some of the best supermang art ever! :)
@shahg92185 жыл бұрын
Can I read batman detective comics in any order?
@TheMrgreenblade5 жыл бұрын
I wonder if Spawn will ever an omnibus format? I hope so
@GemMintCollectibles5 жыл бұрын
man...whatever to get the whole thing collected...cmon Todd!
@kytim895 жыл бұрын
Does the Court of Owls Absolute collect the whole series?
@GemMintCollectibles5 жыл бұрын
it collects the first arch of the Batman new 52 run...first 11 issues or so. but the whole court of owls storyline
@TheDRomaha5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your reviews. Did you read the transmetropolitan?
@GemMintCollectibles5 жыл бұрын
reading it now
@mladjangajic68715 жыл бұрын
Fantastic list!
@drebodollaz35045 жыл бұрын
I got the standard watchmen. I wish I had the bread to double dip on the absolute edition.
@garyt45564 жыл бұрын
Bro PPF is my comic store I just saw Xavier the other day that’s awesome man you from West Palm?
@GemMintCollectibles4 жыл бұрын
Not from there but did live there for some years
@garyt45564 жыл бұрын
Gem Mint Collectibles Cool man I gotta let X know you gave him a shout next time I see him
@turtleanton65395 жыл бұрын
How many Spawn absolutes are there?
@GemMintCollectibles5 жыл бұрын
4
@turtleanton65395 жыл бұрын
@@GemMintCollectibles cool
@turtleanton65393 жыл бұрын
@@GemMintCollectibles I cant really understand why mcfarlane never finsih his spawn collections and just reprint the first few issues in endless collections
@tommullings99125 жыл бұрын
YES Spawn #1! Everybody better put some respec on gems name
@thetruth97833 жыл бұрын
@6:00 Absolute Promethea is like $1000 to buy
@thegraphicloop55065 жыл бұрын
Damn I was almost certain Preacher was gonna be #1 but then the Spawn video flashback hit me right before you said it. Another Entertaining ass video Gem.