The Animal Man Omnibus 2022 Edition Overview | Comparison | One of the Most Brilliant Comics Ever!

Today I do an overview of the The Animal Man Omnibus (2022 Edition) from DC comics! I also compare it to the original printing.
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[@mattthompson3371]

You just sold another book, I can't believe I don't own this already.

[@Jets1]

I don’t own this just yet because it’s expensive!

[@TheWrestlinEra]

@@Jets1not now at OPB 👀

[@Rnewton14]

Bought it day one. Never read it, but I felt safe blind buying this one. There have been enough recommendations from people I trust

[@balkthor]

Good move. Doom Patrol should be right next to this on the shelf, I'd say the only better DC in my library is Gotham Central.

[@robd1329]

Uhhh this is an easy pass

[@Krypton_Ken]

@@balkthor Agreed, and it's amazing how good Gotham Central is. You don't expect it to be and by the time you're a dozen or so issues in you're just blown away.

[@levinethe777]

I have the two volume deluxe edition and I’m very happy with them. The deluxe edition is way much easier to read than chonky omni in my opinion.

[@Justice4All1983]

How do you like this edition compared to the 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition volumes? I'm also jealous of people reading this for the first time. Such an awesome run!

[@sanaret3230]

I own both the deluxe editions- they're great. Extras and a table of contents, nice size. BUT, book 1 has thick glossy paper, book 2 has thick matte paper. Feels very weird going through the books just to have the paper type change mod way. The omnibus doesn't have this issue but also is more expensive for the same premium comic size

[@Justice4All1983]

@@sanaret3230 yeah, I own the 30th Anniversary volumes and did also find that rather odd that they switched paper stock. I'm almost tempted to double dip and purchase this since I love this run so much and I missed out on the first printing of the omnibus. I have some of these issues in singles, but didn't get to read the full run until a couple years ago.

[@NichoMania2]

@@sanaret3230 My main worry is if the extras and such that were in the DE's aren't in the omnibus. I hope they are though. 👀

[@NichoMania2]

Hey just coming back to this chain after getting the omnibus, I checked, and the Deluxe Editions do have more extras in the back than the omnibus, like sketches and the like. If that's up your alley the DE's are fine, but if you want it all together and don't care much for sketches, Omni is the best way. 👍

[@Justice4All1983]

@@NichoMania2 thanks for replying back and letting us know!

[@theartistknownaszack9234]

Today i took my folks to eat dinner and had a great time with them and with the little money i had left i finally ordered this Omni and i can't wait to read the rest of this run

[@kevinvendt5948]

Nice Review, as I have the two Deluxe Hardcovers, I probably will not get this.

[@MastermindAXL]

One of the best comics I've ever read and made me a definitive Grant Morrison fan. I've got the original printing (found it at Half Price Books!) and I love it. It's an amazing read and experience!

[@samratsur8074]

Damn. I will definitely get this

[@ogierogelioll8747]

Is DC gonna make a continuation of the rest of the issues? Kinda want to read the rest

[@zatmurad]

I'm glad people get to buy this book and enjoy the experience of reading it. Thank you DC for reprinting this! I remember my old printing had a really tight binding. Hopefully the new printing will have a lot better binding than the original.

[@MachoManMaury]

I'm on the fencevon this one. I want it, but i have the deluxe editions.

[@himakadabra]

literally same

[@newspooiechannel]

Fantastic book. This was a blind buy based solely on this video. Otherwise, I went in completely blind having known nothing about the character. Started reading on Sunday night around 11pm and then picked up the next two subsequent evenings before finishing off the final two issues on Wednesday. Very smooth read, continuously engaging. Probably the best since the first Longbow Hunters omni for me. Highly recommended.

[@gypsyrevolver6826]

I randomly watched one of your old reviews for Swamp thing new 52 and Animal Man by Jeff Lemire 2 days ago. Ordered them immediately after watching your videos. Now this! I never knew anything about this character 3 days ago and now it looks like I’m buying 2 omni’s of him (in one week yet)! You are a heck of a salesman Omar. I need a better paying job 😔

[@NearMintCondition]

I just hope you enjoy the books.

[@gypsyrevolver6826]

You haven’t steered me wrong yet. Thanks for the reply.

[@omnibusman5792]

They are fantastic reads! I really loved the Lemire run of animal man. It was my introduction to the character, and it definitely made me a fan. I'll be picking this up as well.

[@stray__bullets]

The time has come… for me to update my old Vertigo trades.

[@PeeDeBee]

Hi Omar, has DC ever announced a vol. 8 of the paperback collections of this volume? I own this omni, plus trades 4-5-6-7. Still eagerly awaiting vol. 8, which would include #80-89.

[@rah5012]

Thanks for the video. I'm ready to pick up an Omnibus. I can get the Vertigo one for about $15 less than the 2022 DC one. Do you all think it's worth the savings to get the older copy?

[@jakeburchfield9312]

Hey, Omar! Great video as always. I wanted to ask if you think we will ever see a Jamie Delano Hellblazer omnibus treatment similar to the Ennis run?

[@BELOV3D777]

It’s $50 this week on IST.

[@sergiofreitas441]

This might be my favourite comic book run ever. It's that good. Buy it, folks!

[@johnpeterson669]

My wallet hates me watching these videos. I was on the fence, but I just ordered it. I don't know anything about Animal Man, so this will be totally new to me. Looking forward to it.

[@michaelrambo3347]

I got into the hobby in 2020 and we were all making jokes how Omar and David needed to go over to DC to fix their collected editions department. Sadly and ironically, compared to DC, marvel needs to get their stuff together. Sure, DC prints way less books per year, but they are actually producing good quality books that are released on time, not to mention they’re reprinting books the majority of people actually want. Marvel’s 2023 omnibus sales are going to tank. They need to focus on what consumers actually want

[@undercover1942]

Will I like this even if I dont normally read superhero comics?

[@Kor33Com]

Got the Vertigo's original printing. Top10 comic for me. Thank you Mr.Morrison;)

[@jasonhicks5339]

I bought this book blind based on a previous video recommendation from NMC/Omar. It arrived today, and I can't wait to dig into it!!

[@nozkaian]

I'm very happy that they reprinted this finally, when I started collecting omnies in 2019 this book was very rare and expensive and everybody said this is a must have. An then I got the first deluxe edition and had to wait only a years for the second volume but that was a long year :) . I hope DC realised that they had to keep up with Marvel and reprint these amazing books.

[@notorious.k.i.p.]

I was on the fence with this one for a bit. I was gonna cancel my pre-order from amazon but it was heavily discounted. I did some research and watched a few videos about this and I never heard anything negative about it. I'm excited to start it tomorrow after I finish the boy vol 3! Great overview as always, Omar! You're the man!

[@k.i.t2291]

Been wanting to read this for a long long time and even more so now after your overview Omar👌🏼😁👍🏻 cant wait

[@purplerain225]

What a Journey just completed it today and it captures that Morrison magic so well. You really do feel for Buddy though

[@Vinlander95]

One thing I wasn't a big fan of with the first few issues of the run (after the four issue intro storyline) was how some significant things happen to Animal man between Grants issues and we don't see it, instead we have to try and piece it together through dialogue. Im speaking mostly with regards to how he was involved with the invasion tie in issues, and how things happen to him in those issues, but wasn't included in the collected editions due to being written by someone other than Morrison. The big example is (minor spoilers to early part of run) how one issue starts with Animal man having his powers messed up from a Gene Bomb that occured through the invasion series, and we don't see that happen to him. The issue just starts with him saying his powers are messed up. Another is the cliff hanger ending from the issue with the Red Mask villian guy. The issue ends with Animal Man suddenly getting messed up by something at the end of the issue, we don't see the immediate aftermath of that attack. Was that the gene bomb??

[@Jag2045]

Its a shame they don't even include a one page text piece to explain what happened in other storylines to give some context!

[@hamzadawud]

I've never read this run, but all I ever hear about is how amazing it is. As such, I'm definitely getting it, lol.

[@robertmarquez8883]

Aliens?! "Game Over, Man...Game Over." ;)

[@vancecunningham5032]

Picked up the deluxe editions last year, an amazing read!

[@RyanDudziak]

15:12 is super phallic 😂

[@ivandark95]

When I finish this run I always cry .

[@KGBookkeeping]

Was on the fence until Omar dropped that last line haha felt like he pushed me over onto the right side lol

[@freddiealonsonido]

Don't think they've had Black Label in the spine, just DC. Ususally the Black Label logo is reserved for the cover. Looking at 100 Bullets, Swamp Thing Omnibus, Y the Last Man and Books of Magic Omnibus Vol. 2

[@ReaperXC]

Sticking with deluxe editions.

[@paulpeterson]

Good review of a great book, thanks Omar!

[@patitadeperromx]

Muchas gracias Omar por éste video. NUNCA he leído Animal Man pero con tu video estaré comprando este Omnibus. Desde la Ciudad de México te mando un abrazo. God Bless you and your family.

[@NearMintCondition]

De nada. Tu tambien tenga un buen dia.

[@patitadeperromx]

Thank you Omar.

[@Kimota82]

I remember running into the character while reading my Infinite Crisis Absolute and thought I'd check him out. I bought the Jeff Lemire Animal Man Omni, but was advised by my co-worker to wait and read this one first. They both were recommended reads, however I was told that Lemire's is a little different... I have the Morrison one now and can't wait to start!

[@IAmTheOneWhoKnocksBB]

I want the invisibles omnibus dc black label edition now not now right now @DCComics 😁

[@martinalvarez1264]

For the ones liking this one, you should read NIEBLA (book) by Miguel de Unamuno

[@goosey235]

This is a bit of a nitpick, but does anyone else dislike the title/logo font for all of these DC collections - the same plain old block lettering, instead of the "actual" font/logo style used for the original books? Regardless, I'll be blind buying this one - I've read a few issues here and there over the years but never the whole thing, so pretty excited for this one!

[@jocool7370]

Wait, wait, wait, wait...... lettering by George Costanza??? 😆😆😆😆

[@davecironelibrarykid]

No extras?? Man.... that makes a big difference to me. As much as I love this series, now I can put this book on the back burner for a while and stick to digital.

[@maxgainz724]

On the fence, great review!

[@calvacheart]

Can you make a review about - Madi Once Upon A Time In The Future!!!

[@cullenn2100]

I collected the single issues as a kid, and i was equally psyched at the social activism, the Crisis follow-up, and the still-novel meta-commentary. Bought the trades and recently upgraded to 2x Deluxe. I'll stick with those, but those who prefer Omnis should grab this!

[@amanwithouthope9475]

Never read a dc comic before but have been reading marvel fast and buying alot for 3 months should i pick this up as my first introduction to dc

[@krishnansutewari470]

I understand we have inflation but a 25% price hike? No thanks

[@Vinlander95]

I pre-ordered it while it was on sale for a good discount. This will be a half double-dip for me as I own and just recently finished reading the first half of the run through the thick anniversary paperback edition. Don't own the second half of the run in deluxe tho, so that will be new material. The first half hooked me though.

[@planet6288]

I really don’t like this Black Label nonsense. The logo doesn’t need to be printed on the omnibus.

[@sugarray6250]

The timing of this video is perfect just got my copy today.

[@mr.elixer2455]

Same.

[@maths1995]

Should I buy this or Jeff Lemire Omnibus?

[@tomb407]

Just started reading volume one. It's such fun.

[@douglassmith9445]

Been waiting a while for this one to come out. Had to preorder the moment I heard it was getting reprinted. I think the colors on your old omnibus are just faded from all the aging.

[@akhilz]

I got it at cover price sadly in canada. Just bcos u recommended it

[@anthonyufert8477]

I almost bought the two ohcs for Animal Man several times but once I heard the omnibus was being reprinted I knew I had to have it in the oversized format. I’ve always heard great things so I’m excited for this one.

[@noahhorne6328]

May have had to order this and justice league 52 vol 2 this week is a dc week

[@jrson5000]

Can someone please explain to me why “Vertigo being no more” sucks? Like I cant wrap my head around that. Vertigo was always owned by DC comics. DC used the vertigo heading to seperate the stories from their more mainstream ones for the sake of different marketing. Now they named it DC black label so it can still match up with the other DC heading books to expand the DC brand. DC black label is continuing to grow and put out more great original content. I cant fathom how someone can look at this as a bad thing, other than the fact your vertigo labels are obsolete? Which who cares?

[@NearMintCondition]

Karen Berger is no longer at DC. Her position was terminated, she was Vertigo. She is now at Dark Horse. To a lot of us in the late 80s and 90s all the way into the 00s Vertigo was a staple of great story telling on ongoing titles. Whether it was Sandman, Preacher, Swamp Thing, Y The Last Man, Fables, Sweet Tooth and so on… if it had the Vertigo logo it was almost a sure bet the story was going to be special. Nothing wrong with Black Label. I enjoyed Last God and Harleen, but I can’t think of an ongoing title that is playing the long game when we used to have several. It seems to be lacking direction. I hope that helps explains why some of us think it sucks.

[@jrson5000]

@@NearMintCondition I understand what you’re saying especially considering when all these books were being released. I just meant currently though, as Vertigo hasnt put out anything for a long time before black label started. But here’s hoping we get some transmetropolitan reprints or an omni soon

[@masonhilke9047]

Got the first print years ago and it’s one of my fav books I own. If you haven’t read It yet I definitely recommend it

[@awe_flaw_some]

i have delux edition. seems delux edition has more extra content

[@highscorekevin]

The coyote issue is such an amazing issue. That was a memorable comic for me.

[@brandonbaerga4972]

Yeah vertigo sound better then dc black label

[@kunider9714]

I'm sure i'm missing a couple of issues, but i already have the OHC. I'll have to live with those

[@NearMintCondition]

It’s the same content.

[@brandonbaerga4972]

I’m guessing it’s less body horror

[@marcodelaloza8437]

I don’t think any of the DC Black Label omnibus say “black label” on the spine, just the DC logo. Same with Absolute Swamp Thing, etc.

[@NearMintCondition]

My Absolute Swamp Thing have a Black Label logo, well my 2 and 3, my volume 1 has a Vertigo logo.

[@marcodelaloza8437]

@@NearMintCondition oh you’re right. I was looking at the spines of the slipcovers.

[@andresrienzi8518]

Great review Omar! I ll go and read this again!!

[@AR-ktbffh]

I received my copy 3 days ago from my pre-order!

[@TheComicBookReport]

Love reprints

[@tyronekane1]

The Coyote Gospel🙌🏾

[@logancm]

I remember when Animal Man was originally coming out, I never had a desire to read it. This was one of the few books in that time that I never picked up nor read a friends copy. Over the years I consistently kept being told it was one of the best runs in comics. I may be slow but I’m finally taking the plunge and ordered a copy of this Omni . Your review also just piqued my interest even more.

[@michaeloffgrid]

How did you like it? I never had any interest in Animal Man -- never even heard of it as a kid! But I'm on the fence about it now after hearing so many great things.

[@logancm]

@@michaeloffgrid I loved it. Once I got to the 4th or 5th issue “coyote gospel” I couldn’t put it down. Read the Omni in 2 days.

[@Pax2017]

What’s the biggest difference between this and the more modern Jeff Lemire one?

[@sanaret3230]

This series has a lot of meta-commentary and trippyness to it. Some direct animal rights stuff too that's done quite well. Lemire's book is more action/horror oriented. Very different series- as well as Lemire's tying in directly with Snyder's Swamp Thing

[@Pax2017]

@@sanaret3230 sounds awesome! Omar just sold another copy I just went to IST and bought it

[@Kor33Com]

The biggest difference between the two stories, that Morrison's run is much better. It's an all time classic. Lemire's run is a good comic, but nothing more. In my opinion.

[@Pax2017]

@@Kor33Com thanks for your opinion! I already purchased Lemire’s since it ties into Swamp Thing so it’ll be nice to have this version too. Plus having both Omnis will look great on my shelf

[@Kor33Com]

@@Pax2017 They look together on the shelf very good;)

[@feridradoncic2237]

Cool book

[@kevinluther8373]

I’m super tempted to switch out my two deluxes for this.

[@kevinluther8373]

After skipping through to see the extras, the deluxes should have more extra content in the backs. Dang.

[@fil27010]

Does the omni collect more extra stuff that the 2 deluxe editions?

[@NearMintCondition]

I don’t think it does, but also don’t have the two DLXs.

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

Is this book suitable for children: 12 years old?

[@NearMintCondition]

It’s pretty violent. That’s the big thing. I say that realizing I first read these stories at that age.

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

@@NearMintCondition Thank you!

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

@@NearMintCondition Just here to say that I bought and read this entire omnibus. What a wonderful experience that was. Also, Animal Man has such cool superpowers and killer suit. The character should be more popular.

[@joshuatehhonguan]

Why didn't DC change that blurb given Morrison uses they/them pronouns? Feels insensitive to me, it's not like it would have been that hard to change or remove it.

[@NearMintCondition]

I think this was a case of sending an old file to the printer. No new extras, even though the deluxes have more, the black label logo is only on the front and not the spine and the font is identical everywhere. I think most of their reprints have been like that. But I thought the same thing.

[@joshuatehhonguan]

Honestly, Omar, it's these sort of things that make me want to give up on DC collected editions. Lack of attention to detail, missing features, they don't synchronise releases across media. Even if Marvel drops to doing just a half decent job (and they're killing it right now), they'd still be streets ahead. Which is a shame, because I've got way too many Marvel omnis compared DC and would love to close that gap.

[@jrson5000]

That’s whats keeping you from buying one of the most renowned comics of all time?

[@joshuatehhonguan]

@@jrson5000 A lack of respect for the creator? Sure.

[@jrson5000]

@@joshuatehhonguan lol alright guy. Have fun not reading one of thw greatest comics of all time because someone got the “pronouns” wrong😂

[@Joseph-cp6du]

NAHnimal, man.

[@NichoMania2]

It's going to be interesting reading the omnibus after reading the 30th anniversary Deluxe Edition volumes. With the story cut down the middle, the first volume felt light hearted and slice-of-life, while the second book was where all chaos broke loose. But now that it's all in one book, it's going to be interesting reading it all as one continuous unbreaking story. 🤔

[@warrenweaver6664]

Great review like always Omar but still wasn’t a fan of this series thought it was kind of bland.

[@buttermilkoreo]

You commented about the video, 10min into the upload of a 22min video?

[@Joseph-cp6du]

@@buttermilkoreo your point?

[@buttermilkoreo]

@@Joseph-cp6du the point being atleast watch the whole video before commenting about the whole video?

[@ImTheDirtySecret]

@@buttermilkoreo calm down

[@Gardi93]

@@buttermilkoreo He’s stating his opinion of the series not Omar’s video

[@zeldadude91]

So basically you spoiled 85% of the book for people who haven’t read it. Good job 👍

[@NearMintCondition]

What in the world are you talking about? 85% of the book? First, 85% of statistics are made up on the spot. Second, I try to be extremely careful when talking about books. Do please tell me what 85% of the book was spoiled. Considering the biggest revelations don’t happen until the last few issues. We can compare notes 👎

[@TheWrestlinEra]

@@NearMintConditiongoodness Omar you cooked em 😂

[@NearMintCondition]

@@TheWrestlinEra lol some people...

[@mydixiewrecked7622]

This story got too weird half way through the book. I was so disappointed. Probably the worst comic I've ever read.

[@NearMintCondition]

You have lived a good life if this is the worst comic you’ve read. Kudos!

[@AaronAbernethy]

If this is the worst, then what do you actually like?!