Reject WOKE Comics. Embrace The MOST UNDERRATED 80s Comic.

[@DamzDoherty]

Great video!

[@pete7164]

I was a huge fan of First Comics back then and of Jon Sable in particular. I was really into Mike Grell even before Long Bow Hunters and his subsequent run on Green Arrow. There actually were a number of gritty cimics like this in the 80s, but are now long forgotten

[@OAnalista-l9g]

Much better than woke shit.

[@austinculp7082]

Ashbjorn was right. He does look like an Xbox kid.

[@Vicshade]

There’s some great recommendations from this channel. I wonder how someone so young got exposed to these older comics.

[@tl4836]

By reading comics.

[@O_G_HELLBOY]

Mike Baron wrote Nexus and The Badger for First Comics! Also, Mike Grell did a prestige format James Bond series!!!

[@NukeA6]

Wait, Nexus and The Badger is part of First Comics? Alright, now I know the brand is worth it.

[@O_G_HELLBOY]

@@NukeA6 Yes sir!

[@RantingForVengeance]

His Bond comic is awesome!

[@istillfunction8691]

I'd kill for a complete Badger trade! I never understood why it wasn't more popular.

[@O_G_HELLBOY]

@@istillfunction8691 Get the originals! There not that expensive. Mike Baron has a new Badger mini series coming out too!

[@pete7164]

You should check out the original run of Vigilante by Marv Wolfman. It's not as gritty as Jon Sable, but for a DC Comic, it was pretty edgy

[@RantingForVengeance]

He’s always looked cool I’ll check it out!

[@HermosaFeCatolica]

Wow! Awesome recommendation, Ranting for Vengeance! 😀

[@Thedarkerhalf1]

I never knew this comic even existed. But yes, keep making more videos like this, bringing rare almost forgotten books from the past into the spotlight. It suits you better...

[@flaviusmars-thau4200]

Outstanding! Please mention how Sable acquired his skills as an Olympic pentathlete in your next Grell video!

[@Morbid0007]

Wow! I remember watching the Sable TV show in the 80s when I was a kid; didn't know it was based on a comic. Will definitely check it out.

[@anastasiosgkotzamanis5277]

Twenty years ago i picked up the graphic novel of "Grim Jack" about the demon wars. Intrigued about the character i did some research and learned about "First Comics" and it's gallery of characters. I bought the reprinted comics of Grim Jack and have admired Joe Ostrander since then. Now, it seems, is the time for John Sable. Great vid.

[@incubustimelord5947]

I remember First Comics and Jon Sable, Freelance by Mike Grell. I had that independent comic book back in the early 1980s when I was a little kid. I loved that character. He was similar to James Bond, but also different at the same time. I remember Mike Grell had an interview once where he explained that he had wanted Jon Sable to be a character whose comic was less about a super-hero character and more about a pulp character, or, at the very least, a character who was heavily inspired by pulp fiction of the early 1930s instead of the usual hero comic that most people read about. So when you look at Jon Sable, the freelance professional bounty hunter-for-hire, you get the feeling of watching an old noir story like Peter Gunn, P.I. Yes, he wears a flamboyant ninja-like costume, but it's more for theatrics to instill fear in his arch-enemies and awe in his allies. Not necessarily because there is a whole costumed vigilante community in his dark, grim and gritty crime drama world. I like that. It separates Jon Sable from the typical stories of super-heroes fighting against super-villains because he is just a normal, ordinary human being who goes off on great adventures and fights crime, but isn't done in the same tone as say Batman or the Punisher, or even Rorschach. Instead, he is more like a merc and a private investigator who is secretly hired by various people in order to try to accomplish mercenary missions, and to try to complete soldier-of-fortune assignments using his various fighting skills, special abilities, weapons and other paraphernalia. If anything, he reminds me more of a much more contemporary, modernized version of Will Eisner's The Spirit that has been updated for the present. Jon Sable is not necessarily an anti-hero, or a vigilante because he actually does try to work within the law, sometimes helping the police, the military and the government depending on the situation. They tolerate him mainly because, as a bounty hunter, he works exclusively for the United States of America, and never enlists in the employ of another foreign power. He exploits this loyalty by being expensive, but extremely good at what he does. This is why his clients are few and often only need his services whenever it's a situation where they know that they can only succeed with Sable being involved. Jon is definitely one of Mike Grell's best creations ever, and if they ever make a reboot/re-imagining/remake/retelling of the old live action T.V. series, I hope that they respect the lore and make it much more accurate to the original '80s canon source material from First Comics.

[@sonic31century1]

When Jon Sable: Freelance ended its run, it immediately came back as Sable: Return Of The Hunter. That was also a good comic book.

[@SkullMan616]

Sable's awesome. I'll just also throw a manga recommendation your way Golgo 13. Read it anyway you can.

[@RantingForVengeance]

@@SkullMan616 looks pretty badass! Thanks for the rec

[@istillfunction8691]

I subscribed to Jon Sable and several other 1st Comics back then. Good times.

[@HYDEinallcaps]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@JimMorrisonsBathtub]

I actually just ordered the first 43 issues of Jon Sable Freelance two days ago. I've known about the series for a while because Evangeline is one of my favorite comic book series and I saw Jon Sable Freelance in the advertisements (yes I am that guy who reads the publishers' self-advertisements in comic books that came out 15 years before he was born) and I knew it had to be good because it's Mike Grell but the amount of comic books I want is much greater than the amount of money I have so I didn't have much of a chance to get it until a couple days ago when I saw the series on ebay for surprisingly cheap.

[@sonic31century1]

The artist of Evangeline drew two issues of Jon Sable: Freelance after Mike Grell stopped being its artist.

[@DrLynch2009]

And now go read Mike Grell's THE WARLORD.

[@RantingForVengeance]

Forgot to mention it in the video but it’s AWESOME!

[@waza987]

Grell said he did an introduction to a Warlord omnibus for DC. Hopefully we will see that later this year.

[@chuckgibson3973]

Just a head's up -- you might enjoy Grell's Starslayer as well. Pacific comics circa 1982. Worth seeking out.

[@tonygriego6382]

Loved Jon Sable: Freelance! Got several issues of it signed by Mike Grell at a con several years back. Any thoughts on Starlin's Dreadstar?

[@RantingForVengeance]

@@tonygriego6382 haven’t read it yet but it looks awesome! Thanks for the recommendation.

[@victorsegovia8008]

I think first comics published Turok the dinosaur Hunter. But I am not very sure, it is sad to see how damaged is the cómic industry right now. Keep doing your job, young man 💪. I hope someone day we can meet and talk

[@tomsiebert1941]

JON SABLE FREELANCE was great, but AMERICAN FLAGG was the top F1RST COMICS title. Sable was #2 for me, though.

[@d-rawkz6323]

hellz yeah dude. This is awesome. Keep kicking azz bro.

[@aaronshamal3961]

I was a teenager working at a local comicbook store when Mike Grell's Jon Sable first published. Was hooked 1st issue on. Grell is a master storyteller. Decades later, his books are my personal key comics.

[@neilmatthews5590]

Jon sable is awesome, my favourite comic from waaaaay back in the day i have the trades, the issues etc pity about the TV show

[@seantm-pl8pw]

Would like to read this it sounds like a Great comic if only comics were like this today instead we got woke garbage like absolute batman.

[@Pastelproductions9000]

I think back then they should’ve gone with Bruce Campbell but who do you guys think should play him now?

[@Xerxanica-v4i]

Another amazing vid from my favourite Comic book yt!

[@Trencher1375]

I thought you got banned! Welcome back

[@gutz166]

Awesome comic recommendation 👍. Mike Grell's art reminds me of excellent European comics, especially the detectives and adventure genre of the 70s and 80s.

[@guygardner8308]

In the 80's, The Punisher was my favorite comic book character. He was "mainstream" while being an violent anti-hero, which was new for the 80's. And that is what you are missing from the history of Frank Castle. Most collectors went for the big two, DC and Marvel. Alternatives comics, which lead to the first "comic book glut", were new, and you had to seek them out. Your comic book store had to order them if you wanted to read them. So when Marvel re-introduced The Punisher, he was promoted as a violent anti-hero for the masses. He was a new kind of "super hero". Yes, Jon Sable predated this verson. Remember, there was no internet, so hearing about Jon Sable depended on if you local comic store promoted him. The Punisher was a part of Marvel, which was available everywhere. I had heard about Jon Sable, saw the comic, but it looked "lame" to me (boring cover). No super villains. Nothing I could relate to as a teenager. The Punisher? Awesome costume, ultra violent, fought Spiderman, Daredevil, Captain America...I had every single appearance of him. He even has black and white magazine size comic. He was the most accessable ultra violent anti-hero, when anti-heros were not a thing. Your essay on him impressed me, and I now want to check out his comics. For a 15 year old kid, you can break down a comic book character (or series) on par with any veteran. What we called "alternative" comics at the time, are a treasure trove of experimentation. I can suggest a ton of 80's comics, but if you would like to check out something fun, "Reid Flemming, The World's Toughest Milkman" was a favorite of mine. Jim Belushi tried to get this made into a film. "78 cents or I p*iss on your flowers"

[@nilbogllort]

Great recommendation. My wife's boyfriend is going to love it. Can't wait to tell he/him.

[@guygardner8308]

Came here and (subscribed) because of Sticky Goose

[@oboroth51]

The mauser is just beautiful.

[@Yalbou]

Amazing reccomendations mate

[@cyoptic]

What are your thoughts on berserk?

[@sjhwbs]

I dont think he reads manga

[@RantingForVengeance]

@@cyoptic haven’t read it yet but I definitely will.

[@vinzingerakaelotakuakatheweebp]

Same would be said about embracing Anime and Manga too.

[@powermasterjazz]

I had a few of the Turtle trades. Wish I still had them.

[@appropriatelyspartan2800]

I have a saying, and I stick by it If you can’t find something good now Then you look for alternative And if you can’t find the alternative Look for something from the past, that has not been altered That’s the method I stick by

[@kojo7485]

Great 👍 Recommendations 🎉❤ I will definitely check ✔️ it out 💯 💶 💯 💶 💯 💶 💯 Greetings 🙏 😀 from Raleigh, North Carolina 💯 💶 😀

[@timlex3117]

What are your thoughts on the Lobo mini series comics?

[@RantingForVengeance]

Haven’t read it yet but it looks pretty damn metal!

[@ComicsOdyssey]

Nice! I have the first issue of this I think. I assume you’ve read Miller’s Sin City…

[@RantingForVengeance]

@@ComicsOdyssey Yep i have and i plan to do an epic video on it!

[@ComicsOdyssey]

@ rad!

[@SepRoyle]

Thanks ☺️ you Ranting for vengeance 😅😊

[@ronaldneal387]

I'm new to your channel and I love it I read the book and run the graphic novel this is one of the best ones he ever done I didn't read the green arrow run this is more better than the modern comics I'm definitely going to get the second compendium when I get the chance thank you very much I discovered the artist by checking out his full work on Wikipedia thank you again I also recommend you read razor another comic book run that I have is also good it's black and white

[@FunkySoulNinja13]

Nice now I gotta check this out thanks for the good recommendations. Some of those panels remind me of that old comic series the Phantom or even the Manhunter by Archie Goodwin. Would you consider some of the old Iron Man runs any good like the Michelinie run? Anyway great stuff as usual keep it up!

[@RantingForVengeance]

@@FunkySoulNinja13 love the michelinie run!

[@robertstiltner5105]

Sable was awesome

[@charliebrownie4158]

I only buy classic comics.

[@raymondrmrz0244]

You look 50 at such a young age g age. Crazy

[@HYDEinallcaps]

"age g age" Seeing red? Couldn't type straight?

[@tomsiebert1941]

Only a groomer would say something like that.

[@raymondrmrz0244]

Anyone indulging in this content is not smart enough to be worth the time or effort.

[@lordsneed9418]

but is it as good as Wildcats and the Grifter? ;) ( I have not actually read wildcats and I don't read american comics in general but I quite like your vids)

[@Dakota-d4n]

I m a Mike hammer fan of the book

[@HermosaFeCatolica]

You should collaborate with RAZORFIST! 😊

[@TheRed_wing]

You should collaborate with the shower

[@HermosaFeCatolica]

@ what? 😊

[@HYDEinallcaps]

@@TheRed_wing Strive Fighter

[@HYDEinallcaps]

@@HermosaFeCatolica Say "Strive Fighter," I teased this guy into mindbreak in another comment section and it's his trigger phrase.

[@TheRed_wing]

​@@HYDEinallcaps its funny because ive never commented on this guys channel before and never seen you or "strive fighter" before 😂

[@Spike-t6o]

Hey im here if u didnt catch my comment on your previous video Im a Ghanaian Christian man here and i have to talk about the racism you showed on your batman vid and it was pretty narly to say the least. Anyway, love ur content and i hope we can have a civil discussion on why you have this opinion on black ppl in general because really Afro Americans and Africans are entirely different cultures but you labelling us all and calling us dangerous criminals is just hurtful my dude.😔😔😔 I pray to Our father in heaven you see this comment Blessings to u your friends and family🙏🙏

[@jbee2536]

You live in the States?

[@Spike-t6o]

@jbee2536 Nah I live in Ghana

[@Spike-t6o]

But I still collect comics and do have a bit of a disdain for woke media but calling everything woke and saying hurtful stuff about an entire race of people is really hurtful and I want to get to the bottom of his takes

[@HYDEinallcaps]

Abrahamist filth.

[@DamzDoherty]

I totally respect this comment! Expressing your disappointment without lunging at the creator when he’s only young and needs to get to the point where he can express his opinion without raging and saying hurtful things. That absolute Batman video caused quite a stir.

[@Legendary_Star-lord]

What is your opinion on Hispanic people

[@SlickA10Homepage]

And African-American people too.

[@Legendary_Star-lord]

@ he already did those and he said he hated them and they burn down countries (he’s definitely a klan member)

[@sparkls4492]

God you people ALWAYS look EXACTLY like the stereotype. Like if i looked up "obnoxious dork" i would get images of people that look just like you. It's insane.

[@HYDEinallcaps]

And if I look up "troon," I"ll find you.

[@istillfunction8691]

I bet if someone looked up dysgenic pdf.isle phenotype, your reddit/bluesky page would pop up, Shekelsteinbergwitzbaum.

[@DDDD5DDDD]

his room probably smells bad

[@DamzDoherty]

2025 and bro is still using the term dork lol 💀

[@SpencerCJ]

@@HYDEinallcaps You people say the same 3 lines. Real Soullees NPC comments

[@SpencerCJ]

Aboslute Batman keeps you up at night huh?

[@pete7164]

Looks like he's living rent-free in your head

[@SpencerCJ]

@@pete7164 Nice try, does that still work in your highschool?

[@HYDEinallcaps]

Like how you stay up at night over this guy?

[@HYDEinallcaps]

@@pete7164 Now, now. We don't need to use the language of the enemy. We're functioning human beings, not 4channelers, Twitter teens, or any other mindless degenerate.

[@istillfunction8691]

​@@SpencerCJOy vey, the absolute triggered kvetching! 😂

[@AdventureTime4MVS]

Hilariously embarrassing channel

[@istillfunction8691]

Better than your drag story hour for children, comrade.

[@DamzDoherty]

Embarrassing because it embarrasses your channel or?

[@sonic31century1]

Why is this channel "embarrassing?"

[@vladimirfruitin3118]

In the live action adaptation you will be black

[@HYDEinallcaps]

Aw, you think he's relevant enough to get a movie about him? You communists are so good at flattery.