FIRST LOOK: Silver Surfer Epic Collection: Resurrection, X-Men: Second Coming & Star Comics: Top Dog

Today the Uncanny Omar gives us an overview of the following books from Marvel Comics:
Star Comics: Top Dog - The Complete Collection 00:45
X-Men Milestones: Second Coming 02:57
Silver Surfer Epic Collection: Resurrection 07:25
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[@greenlantern1986]

I really enjoy the Messiah Complex, Messiah War, Second Coming trilogy. Good X-Men comics right there.

[@NearMintCondition]

X-force by Kyle and Yost omnis to include the Messiah War, Necrosha and Second Coming are MUSTS!!!

[@Synch340]

I wish Marvel made a Messiah Trilogy omnibus

[@ReaperXC]

Or a Kyle and yost omnibus.

[@Synch340]

Or a Cullen Bunn omnibus featuring the Magneto series, Uncanny X-Men Superior series and X-Men Blue with Extermination mini series.

[@NearMintCondition]

So many wants for me too. But X-force by Kyle and Yost omnis to include the Messiah War, Necrosha and Second Coming are MUSTS!!!

[@Synch340]

Marvel should release a lot of X-titles collected editions like All-New X-Men vol 2, Extraordinary X-Men, Amazing X-Men, All-New X-Factor, Death of X/ Inhumans vs X-Men with crossovers omnibus

[@themetalpig7613]

Loved the last few X-Men Milestones Marvel has released. Finally get to read this story. Now if only they could reprint those Kyle & Yost HCs or complete collections please.

[@NearMintCondition]

One day.

[@dom020876]

I'm looking forward to that SS Epic getting delivered. I've had it on order for quite a while. Doesn't drop here (UK) until 11th Sept.

[@NearMintCondition]

Its my Surfer that I grew up with.

[@CSionni]

Oh man Omar...i’m such a huge fan of that SSv3 1987...the entire 140 something issue run. I hope we get the entire thing omni’d. Reminds me of being a little kid in the early 90’s, getting introduced to space opera through issues like these

[@trajceniceski2968]

Lim Surfer is goddammed definitive!

[@NearMintCondition]

Same here brother. I hope we get them all. :)

[@Matthew.E.Kelly.]

Top Dog? Is that anything like Updog?

[@trajceniceski2968]

What’s Updog?

[@timmeyer9191]

I sure loved the Ron Lim era of Silver Surfer. Anything that spotlights that is a great contribution to art & literature.

[@ReaperXC]

Hi Omar, would you be comfortable mentioning to David Gabriel about the possibility of making a Kyle and Yost omnibus or collection? Their TPBs and hardcovers are long out of print.

[@NearMintCondition]

I can always ask, of course.

[@ReaperXC]

Cmon guys - support NMC through Patreon. It’s only one dollar per month.

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you so much.

[@davidc1664]

Thanks for showcasing Surfer Epic! Was on the fence but now I’m gonna get it! Looks fantastic. Grindberg rules!

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you so much for the kind words and watching.

[@Jakejesus]

Thanks for the SS Epic look! Just about to pre-order!

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you for watching Jake.

[@Chandasouk]

You always have some interesting books to show off, Omar!

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you, brother.

[@TheYoungDoctor]

1:02 Planet Terry was used as a back-up strip in Transformers Marvel UK comic #16-25.

[@NearMintCondition]

How? but...you know what. Never mind. That's awesome.

[@anandramaraj2762]

Top dog collections reminds me of Harvey comics . they must release Casper, richie rich and sad sack too. 😉☝️

[@NearMintCondition]

I think that was the point of the Star Comics line. :) I loved Hot Stuff.

[@shreyankdas4547]

I want xmen epic collections taking us from 60's all the way up to onslaught.

[@NearMintCondition]

I think they probably will.

[@fantasticmatic6633]

Ever think they release x-men 2099

[@ahmedelhaddad2116]

I really love the thick trades that Marvel release, for me they are an easier form to read and not so heavy like the Omnis. I wish DC would do the same and release something like the Complete Collection line for their modern run or any form of thick trades. They had the essential line for a short while where it focuses only on specific event but not a full run. Tell DC to get content like that :D

[@NearMintCondition]

I do as well.

[@kevincorc]

Not sure if this is helpful to you, but I've found that DC is doing a pretty good job starting to collect certain runs in thick Complete-Collection-esque trades (though none of them are done being collected yet afaik, so who knows if DC will finish them out) Supergirl, Aquaman, and Young Justice by Peter David, JSA by Johns, Justice League by DeMatteis/Giffen... And also the Kyle Rayner Green Lantern trades were in this vein but I think they cancelled volume 3 after releasing 1&2.

[@ahmedelhaddad2116]

@@kevincorc Yea see thats the problem with DC we dont know if they will ever finish the runs in those forms, and they might end up canceling them (Kyle Rayner case). While in Marvel, Dan Slott run on Spider-man is 1 epic collection away from being completely collected in thick trade form. I just wish they DC would collect many of the great runs in these thick trades cause they are much faster and cheaper to release forms than Omni (and we know how many omnis they cancel) :D but thanks for the info man :)

[@colin6612]

I've been picking up the silver surfer epics. I was going to pass on the milestones... Lots of omniboos coming out this month and next! Thank you for the overview video Omar!

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you so much for the kind words and watching.

[@nelsoncarvalho6338]

Thanks Omar! I’m on he fence about picking up the silver surfer epic bc it double dips a lot with the Infinity Gauntlet boxset

[@NearMintCondition]

I think its four issues at most that it double dips.

[@nelsoncarvalho6338]

Near Mint Condition I checked again and it’s 7 out of 17 issues that double dip. These are 83-85 and resurrection 1-4. Of I can get it for a good price I’ll probably pick it up but space is always an issues.

[@TheJacksonRoykirk]

It also seems to me that the Epic Collections tend to be released based upon a story-line or character appearing in a newly released MCU movie or tv show. And that's fine. Somebody interested in finding out more about a story or character gets a great, compact way to do so. And then when there's no movie or tv tie-in, Marvel goes back to releasing them by popular or seldom reprinted runs. (Although Avengers, Spider-man, and FF seem to revert back to chronological order--which is great for me as I need those early issues.)

[@NearMintCondition]

Yes, that is an excellent point. I mentioned that on my Epic video, but not this time around.

[@domnech]

Hey Omar! Just want to say I really enjoy your videos! I'm sure you've been asked this question a 1,000 x but I'm getting back into reading the x-men and wanted to know if it is better to start collecting The Milestones/Epic line of TPB's or the Omni's. I'm really confused. Are any of the Milestone titles collected in any of the Omni's? I do prefer the TPB's but feel if they are collected in omni form that might be best. The Epic line seems great but again is it worth it going down that path? The reason I'm asking is I'm starting fresh so it would be great to not double dip and stick to one format or line. Thanks in advance and keep up the great work!

[@NearMintCondition]

Yes most of the Epics are collected in the omnis. The cheapest way to collect them would be in Epic format and the events in these milestones. I will be doing a reading order of X-men in the next few months.

[@domnech]

@@NearMintCondition Thanks for taking the time to reply Omar. I know you must be a busy man. If you were starting over again (which I think you said you did once) would you suggest just getting the omni's or the Epic/Milestones? I'm leaning towards the omni's because of the size and the extra s but I do like the handiness of the TPB's for travel etc...but with all the reprints coming up I'm leaning toward the omni route. And man is it hard to get the Giant Size X-men Omni...I'm in Canada and everywhere is sold out. Bummer.

[@endc3043]

So I'm a beginner at collecting omnibus and I grew up loving the x-men like every one else here.. but the omnibus sometimes are hard to find or ridiculous at high prices.. is it worth getting the milestones instead I mean I understand they don't have filler in between correct?

[@rmenard]

Tom Grindberg is a favorite of mine so much so that it is the first time I take the time to write a comment on your channel, Omar. I have bought issues on the single fact that he was pencilling them. The Mighty Thor Annual #18 and What If...? #73 are examples of that. I really liked his work on Daredevil, Punisher: The Ghosts of Innocents, Secret Defenders, Silver Sable and the Wild Pack, Silver Surfer, Spider-Man 2099 and Warlock and the Infinity Watch. I wish Marvel would make him work again. He would be perfect on a Conan title. I would also be pleased if Marvel gave Ron Lim a limited series where he would do the interiors rather than just making him do variant covers.

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I love that it took our love of Grindberg to get you to comment. People forget that his painted work is truly amazing too. Reminded me of Frazetta a bit. I would be so happy if Lim could get an ongoing monthly series. I was hoping after Bagley left Ultimate Spidey it was going to be Lim that took over the book.

[@rmenard]

The painted artwork of Tom Grindberg is indeed amazing! That is now what I would like to see, a Conan one-shot or annual all painted by him and written by Roy Thomas. Marvel should also get him to paint a cover for a Conan Omnibus. A Ron Lim project involving Spider-Man or Venom would be great. I liked his take on those characters on Spider-Man Unlimited, Venom: Nights of Vengeance and Spider-Man: Friends & Enemies. He has made short stories on Venom books in the last few years so it would be nice to see him draw those characters again.

[@saturdaymorningfan3123]

Spider-ham did have a star comic. I have the first issue. He showed up as a back up in marvel tales later.

[@NearMintCondition]

Really? Could have sworn it was the Marvel line.

[@saturdaymorningfan3123]

Nope it was star comics for the main series. Spider-ham was in the star comics ads also. Issue one had him fighting "ducktor doom". Dr doom as a duck of course. Spider-ham did start out in a marvel non star comics one shot called "marvel tails" (get it) however along with stories of animal versions of ghost rider (goose rider and he looked like pogo!) , hulk and the avengers.

[@johnnyg9223]

Omar what are your thoughts on the X-men milestone books? I have messiah war and messiah complex. And I’m torn if i pick up some of these milestones by OCD will kick in and I’ll have to get em all of the ones i already have.

[@NearMintCondition]

LOL I am in the same way, brother. I have a very addictive personality. So this is why I don't buy statues anymore. I wish I could say I'll buy one and that's it. But I know me. If you have MW and MC..and have not gotten the rest. Finish it out with Second Coming and Necrosha those are the two you need to wrap up that era.

[@apacheco7030]

waiting to get silver sufer this week. then 2 more books for this month then I'm done till January. then the buying begins again. can not wait for the new year to begin.

[@NearMintCondition]

I completely understand. You are in Canada right?

[@apacheco7030]

@@NearMintCondition yes I am.

[@highvoltage816]

i think i am going to buy silver surfer epic collection. thx Omar

[@NearMintCondition]

It's a wonderful read.

[@citrus546]

Ah I have arrived early, this video looks like it will be interesting

[@NearMintCondition]

You have.

[@simian5805]

I think it's great that you cover comics for younger readers too. My daughter might dig Top Dog. Say, speaking of younger comics; you like barbarian characters...Do you remember "Groo the Wanderer"?

[@NearMintCondition]

Oh yes sir. Groo is one of my most wanted Collected Editions. Right now Argones is shopping it around to see who can give the issues a proper collected edition.

[@simian5805]

@@NearMintCondition I'd buy it. I have about 15 issues in the closet, but would love a more readable version.

[@candaceodom4960]

Can you do a Captain America comprehensive reading order please?

[@NearMintCondition]

I will be happy to add it to the Patron votes.

[@candaceodom4960]

Thank you!

[@eliluzgart8503]

how is second coming milestone compared to ohc ?

[@NearMintCondition]

Same mapping, just not OHC and smaller of course.

[@FabioOliveira-ru2bi]

The trilogy Messiahs is the best X-Men before the Hickman’s

[@FabioOliveira-ru2bi]

Thanks Omar !!!

[@NearMintCondition]

I agree.

[@warlock7760]

I have those issues separately from when they first came out and i was so disgusted by tom Grindenberg's art (his characters looked like over sized melting ice reams) that i stopped collection this series shortly afterwards ( Never mind that the stories were also getting much worse). On the other hand i loved Ron Lim's art here and still think he is one of the most under rated comic book artists there are out there. Loved Tyrant and can't wait to see what they do with him in the MCU in the coming years

[@NearMintCondition]

I think I'm one of five people that liked Grindsberg's art. :)

[@martianpilgrim]

Marvel should've just reprinted the OHCs for Messiah Complex and Second Coming than release these Milestones.

[@NearMintCondition]

But then what would the trade only people buy. Give it some time. I'm sure things are coming. :)

[@solientie]

45 Dollars for an epic? Maaan!

[@NearMintCondition]

We knew it was going to come. It's been 39.99 and holding at that price for seven years.

[@solientie]

Near Mint Condition well, it was also 34.99 too. That’s too bad when you living in Turkey and 7.5 Turkish lira is equal to 1 dollar :/

[@billyjoejenkins2081]

I DO NOT like Grindberg or Greg Land. Grindberg pales in comparison to Mignola and Greg Land’s “art” is by far the worst part of Second Coming. I can understand if you like Grindberg though, even if it is not to my taste. Thanks for another informative video Omar!

[@NearMintCondition]

You are very welcome. Ohh I know that my taste in Grindberg is odd, but you know some people take it to heart.

[@ShannonRN]

I HATE the way they are collection Silver Surfer. Vol 3 kicks off the 90's ongoing. Okay cool. Then skip to 6 and 7 which have to do with Infinity Guantlet. Okay. Fair enough. Now we get 9 before 8? That's just stupid. These were ongoing stories and I don't want to skip over a chunk.

[@legionquest]

His artwork nearly made me drop the book back in the day. Just awful. AWFUL!

[@NearMintCondition]

LOL, don't talk about Ron Lim like that!

[@legionquest]

@@NearMintCondition Blasphemy!

[@legionquest]

@@NearMintCondition I clearly meant Grindberg!

[@jmv1969]

Disappointed in the Top Dog review. I wanted more in-depth analysis. What's Top Dog motivation? Is his arch enemy Top Cat? Does he belong to Donald Trump because who else would be arrogant enough to name their dog "Top".

[@NearMintCondition]

Ha! Lies!