The Question Omnibus by Dennis O'Neil and Denys Cowan Vol. 1 Overview!

[@camerongodsey9847]

Quite possibly one of the most beautiful books DC has put out design-wise. I love Marvel’s uniformity in their omnis, but DC is on another level!

[@Krypton_Ken]

@@danielklos1 Totally agree, when DC gets it right their designs really pop and look great, but when they miss, boy oh boy do they ever miss.

[@chrisazor]

This is one of my favorite comic book runs of all time. This creative team was never matched (with Jeff lemire being the closest). I'm really curious how they're going to map the next volume. Ie with maybe the Question Quarterly series being added

[@chrisazor]

Lmao. My preorder copy arrived within 30min of me writing this!

[@projektvyking7521]

loved the Lemire black label series

[@elvaquerovaquero5243]

I hope people don't sleep on this one. It's one of the best comics ever!

[@fjrjf123]

Thanks!

[@NearMintCondition]

You are very Welcome!

[@deadmousyplutaprestige8771]

I was looking for a overview of this yesterday prior to yours being uploaded. The first one I clicked on showed this kid (to me) just hastily flipping through the book and talking absolute nonsense. I thank the youtube gods you exist and do what you do for all of us!

[@elvaquerovaquero5243]

Yeah, I just wait for Omar. I learned my lesson. heh.

[@jordanthomas4379]

It’s sad do know that Dennis O'Neil will never have the opportunity to sign any copies of this wonderful book, you can tell DC put actual effort into this omnibus.

[@TokuAndAnimationNewsNetwork]

Hell, he'll never get to sign any copies of Batman The Bronze Age Omnibuses whenever DC gets off their lazy ass and does them.

[@jordanthomas4379]

@@TokuAndAnimationNewsNetwork I meant because the man is deceased.

[@thatboyUPS]

@@TokuAndAnimationNewsNetwork he’s dead…

[@GuramR1]

Great overview as always, Omar! I personally like the fact that they include a warning for offensive content, instead of censoring or removing it. Like in the case with Kitty Pryde's use of offensive words in UXM, which fit within that context, but they hid them behind black bars.

[@Stephen_D421]

What printing of UCXM did that happen?

[@SuperMcgangbang]

I agree 100%. What Marvel did is insulting to the target buyers of the omnis, which are mostly adults. It sends the message that they don’t trust readers to understand historical context even if the offensive words are used for the purpose of education rather than exploitation.

[@chrisazor]

Agree. Or God Loves Man Kills Gallery, where they redacted the word. But had an explanation. I'd prefer when companies (DH+DC+Marvel) have the "product of its time" memo

[@andreib2202]

@@SuperMcgangbang liberals treat other like idiots. you are so stupid we need to explain every single page you are about to read. how i hate this

[@forsakenV12]

Glad it was not censored!! Marvel should learn from DC in this aspect.

[@REEE_Larson]

Has Marvel edited omnibus collected works?

[@forsakenV12]

@@REEE_Larson yes.

[@andreib2202]

​@@forsakenV12which edition?

[@AdahnFlorence]

I know they did that with Miracleman, even if they manage to let one particularly intense seen go through unscathed.

[@greggoat6570]

Did they censor the birth issue? Also hell yeah Planescape Torment

[@colin6612]

Great overview Omar! Good to see DC taking a risk releasing some of their content in Omnibus form and not censoring it.

[@vulcanmario]

It's so cool to see the letter pages collected! I hope this starts a new trend, although it would be kind of expensive because I would probably upgrade some of my books if they did that.

[@butterbaker7888]

Ordered! Can't wait to check this out as It will be my first dive into The Question. I've wanted to read it for awhile now as Dennis O'Neil is a legend at grounded and gritty storytelling. RIP. Also, thanks for all of the great content Omar! You really have created a great community where we can learn more about these underappreciated stories!

[@Wekos1187]

Beautiful Cover. Excited to jump in. Thanks again for these overviews, gets me pumped on getting these books.

[@samhoward8573]

Sooo stoked D.C. put this Omni out! I received my copy yesterday and an stoked to re-read these great stories again in this format!

[@Gardi93]

I picked up the cat woman omni but was waiting for this overview since I’ve yet to read anything about the question. Thanks man!

[@TheYeti37]

I’m so glad I found your channel. You have made it easier for me to choose what to spend money on. I am totally buying this now. I was on the fence.

[@NearMintCondition]

You are so welcome and glad you found the channel too.

[@BrandXK]

Thrilled this finally released! Since I started learning and reading about comic books, this run was always one of those that I wanted to have a physical copy of and it's finally here and in Omnibus form no less!

[@Popesize]

Yeah... I might pick this up. Loved Question from JLU cartoon, and got curious on the character.

[@floridamanknives]

Same for me, 100%!

[@vincentimbesi3947]

I’m so happy to see this ha finally been released. I hope this sells really well so we get a second volume. 🤞🤞

[@drock6287]

That art on page 1 of issue 1 is great, and has me interested right away. I’m definitely gonna enjoy this

[@djsuth7727]

I wasn't planning on picking this up but I can feel my willpower crumbling after your review, Omar

[@ianfleetwood8804]

I received mine copy last week, but haven't opened it yet. I do remember readingbthe first 5 or 6 issues, but that's all, so when I do get around to it, it will be a fresh read. Not keen about the letter pages being grouped at the end, and it would had been nice to see the question who's who entry. If this sells well, maybe we will get a ditko ohc or omni of his question. This gives me hope that we will see the Ted cord bb in omnibus format

[@Martin_TheCollector]

I've never read these stories yet I'm happy to add this book 2 my collection!!!! Danny was a great writer overall so I'm not worried about hating this run. There's no way that's happening.

[@robertmccauley8366]

I used to have all 36 issues of this series they were my prized possessions lol

[@thequietrevolution3404]

Already got The Question omni on order. This will be a great atmospheric companion to "Catwoman of East End" and "Moon Knight" vol. 1 and 2.

[@mrpepperami01]

Got mine a few days ago. I have the old trades but these omnis(if there is a vol 2) will collect stuff not collected in them. Well worth a buy

[@mrpepperami01]

@Ryan Wilson well there are 10 issues of the original series to be collected(including that blackest night issue), 1 more annual but also another green arrow annual as it was a two part story,5 question quarterly issues(which are double the size of normal ones) and O’Neil also had a ‘The question returns’ special. So there is still a fair bit. They might throw in a few more ive not aware of.

[@brandon17760]

They could throw in the Jeff lemmire stuff too

[@brandon17760]

@Ryan Wilson I really like Jeff lemmire so idk I hope they do, you can just skip that section of the omnibus if you don't like something. 🤷

[@brandon17760]

@Ryan Wilson I haven't read black hammer, but I loved sweet tooth, his justice league dark was really good, and definitely check out his green arrow run.

[@anthonyufert8477]

I haven’t read this run since I was a kid so I’m excited to dig in. I always got Grell’s Green Arrow vibes from this run of The Question.

[@KS-qc3pr]

Makes sense, they happened at the same time and even had a crossover, so the editorial clearly saw compatibility between the two runs.

[@mathewguglielmi8451]

I have pre ordered this. The trade paperbacks have long been out of print. Great that Denny O'Neal's letter columns have been collected which help to give philosophical context for the issues. Denny O'Neal and Denys Cowan's storytelling examines institutional corruption and what an individual can do to overcome it. The story could be great material for a tv series adaptation.

[@robertmccauley8366]

It says right on the back just like the Green Arrow by Mike Grell omnibus that this is the first of 2 volumes. So I believe DC is intending on putting out a second Question omnibus :)

[@RebornRider03]

I’m going to get this omnibus ( my first one). I’ve been wanting to get this run from the question for 3 years now coz of it being so expensive. I’m so happy.

[@matthiasuy]

My nephew has been waiting for this for a looooong time! Finally!

[@theretrosavage]

This run is easily on par with Alan Moore's swamp thing

[@meshuggah-ox6zi]

Denys Cowan is one of my favorite artists, his work is phenomenal! I haven't bought this yet but plan to get it soon.

[@invictusbat7225]

Would the people who buy this like to see the 80 s vigilante omnibus. That series was jaw dropping for me as a teen

[@robertmccauley8366]

YES! A VIgilante omnibus would be AWESOME!

[@NearMintCondition]

Oh yeah! I’ll take that one!

[@luishernandez-molina896]

Hopefully Marvel won't censor the upcoming Miracleman Omnibus. They should do what DC did with this Omnibus and just have an inner label/disclaimer

[@Joenah5]

So I know from the Ditko days the character was pretty Randian (which is why Moore wrote Rorschach the way he did), but I also know from stuff like Green Lantern/Green Arrow that O'Neil would have had very different views than Ditko. Was O'Neil's Question different in terms of ideology from Ditko's? Because I think I'd be really interested in this book if he was, but not if he wasn't.

[@Krypton_Ken]

Never read this series. It's weird, I was buying almost everything DC at the time but for some reason I always passed it up back then. Can't wait to pick it up, I love being able to read a new, old comic these days, it's so rare now.

[@robertday4390]

Hey Omar, I noticed you holding down a lot of the pages. DC used the same printer for the Catwoman omni and even though I carefully stretched the spine on that one it still wants to close over a fair way into the book. It’s not too bad in the middle but hopefully will open up more as I get thru reading it.

[@NearMintCondition]

Yeah towards the front and end. I think it’s the glue they used. Nothing like Batman Snyder.

[@georgegolston5417]

Its been some time since I've read these. Looking forward to this. Got it on order. No notice on it's shipping.

[@jakeburchfield9312]

Hey, Omar! Great video as always! I was wondering if you think we'll ever see a Spectre by Ostrander omnibus?

[@NearMintCondition]

I really hope so. It’s one of my most wanted.

[@jocool7370]

Next: Phantom Stranger omni!

[@waza987]

I didn’t read the Question at the time except the annual crossover and #26 featuring the riddler which was one of my favourite stories of the era.

[@Eyrrll]

This one was an instant pre-order for me.

[@Joenah5]

I feel like with how much he did for the character, a couple Batman by Dennis O'Neil omnis would be warranted.

[@scottcrabface5662]

Love that dust jacket!, might buy this one. How did this get an omnibus but not Man of Steel...

[@Ythelastnerd]

Definitely getting this, but won't be getting rid of my trades until Vol 2 is confirmed. Vol 2 would have to contain The Question 28-37 (37 was a Blackest Night tie-in), Question annual 2, Green Arrow annuals 2 & 3, and The Question Quarterly 1-5.

[@marcmountain5507]

Hopefully vol 2 will include the Question Returns one shot and Azrael Plus the Question as well.

[@Havok1718]

Yes I'm definitely getting this one for sure.

[@jedibateman9452]

Definitely going to pick this up. Ive been interested in this character ever since I sae film in justice league unlimited animated series

[@rlightbourneify]

DC is really doing well this year, so far we got the Gotham Central Omnibus reprint, The Death of Superman Omnibus reprint, Swamp Thing Absolue Vol. 3, The Long Halloween series of books, Catwoman of East End and now the Question Omnibus. Fingers crossed for the Phantom Stranger Omnibus in the fall. Keep it up DC!

[@joshuahelmeke]

Let’s get on that Catwoman Omni, my man! 😎

[@WildDogGamerBoy]

Got this and the Catwoman omni baby!

[@MYTHNL90]

I can't believe it's real, this has been delayed so many times! Timing couldn't be worse though, hopefully I'll get it later this summer. And I agree with you about the disclaimer, censor sucks so I'm glad they kept it intact. Blade of the Immortal had a disclaimer as well because of the swastika

[@projektvyking7521]

Got my copy this week and I absolutely adore the pink text; reminds of the Drive title card, sweet, sweet noire goodness. Can't wait to dive into it and looking forward to the next volume.

[@gabrielchargoy4407]

I loooove the new intro!!!!

[@NearMintCondition]

Thank you so much.

[@JustinCardiff]

Might be too small for an Omnibus, but I’d love some kind of collected edition for El Diablo by Jones and Parobeck.

[@davidgraham8299]

Is that by GERARD Jones. If so, it's unlikely.

[@JustinCardiff]

@@davidgraham8299 oh yeah, I forgot about that!

[@thomasmiller2963]

Definitely want this one

[@just23bulls]

One of the only books I wish I could blind buy right now. Damn you buying hiatus! Great overview though, my man. :)

[@dwaynepereira9765]

Suprised Omar hasn't done the Catwoman Omnibus overview yet. I remember he even had it as one of his most anticipated books for the month of June.

[@NearMintCondition]

My copy got lost in the mail. I got a replacement copy just last week before we went to heroescon. So it’ll be out Sunday.

[@dwaynepereira9765]

@@NearMintCondition Oh damn, that sucks. I look forward to your overview of it.

[@KGBookkeeping]

I’m 100% for NOT censoring historic material; much prefer the rating and content disclosure

[@lordbimble7564]

Agreed, but it still seems so pointless to include a disclosure. "People need to know its a product of its time!" That's immediately apparent when you see the art style/year it was originally published. It goes without saying. But whatever, I'm just glad this exists

[@Fredsinator]

Got this on pre-order, read the first issue and a half online. Was already getting really good. Couldn't pass it up

[@nelsoncarvalho6338]

One of my most wanted omni, I'm upgrading from my paperbacks

[@erwingu]

The book design feels like gta vice city

[@MaximumWarp2099]

I’m impressed DC had the guts to print this series in an Omni. I hope someday we see a Question tv show.

[@sleekdeak]

This contains 30 issues. Here’s my mapping for 30 more issues for volume 2 (your move DC): 31) Question Annual #2 (July 1989): "Losing Face" 32) Green Arrow Annual #2 (July 1989): “Saving Face” 33) Question #28 (July 1989): "A Place For the Arts" 34) Question #29 (August 1989): "The Slaying" 35) Question #30 (September 1989): "Whodunnit?" 36) Question #31 (October 1989): "Boom! The End" 37) Question #32 (November 1989): "The Peacemaker" 38) Question #33 (December 1989): "Harold" 39) Question #34 (January 1990): "...Were It Not That I Have Bad Dreams..." 40) Question #35 (February 1990): "Let Nothing You Dismay..." 41) Question #36 (March 1990): "Or Maybe Gomorrah" 42) Green Arrow Annual #3 (May 1990): “A Walk in the Wind” 43) Question Quarterly #1 (Autumn 1990): "Any Man's Death" 44) Question Quarterly #2 (Summer 1991): "Gomorrah Homecoming" 45) Question Quarterly #3 (Autumn 1991): "Hell in Hub City" 46) Question Quarterly #4 (Winter 1991): "Waiting For Phil" 47) Question Quarterly #5 (Spring 1992): "Outrage" 48) Showcase '95 #3/3 (March 1995): "Homecoming" 49) Azrael #10 (November 1995): "Arena" [As Vic Sage] 50) Azrael Plus #1 (1996): "The Anger, the Terror & the Question" 51) Question Returns #1 (February 1997): [No Title] 52) Steel #38 (May 1997): "The Gambler" (Denys Cowan only) 53) Batman Chronicles #15/3 (winter 1999): "An Answer in the Rubble" w/ Huntress (Rucka - no O’Neil/Cowan) 54) Batman/Huntress: Cry for Blood #1 (June 2000): "Cry for Blood, Part 1" (O’Neil [editor]) 55) Batman/Huntress: Cry for Blood #2 (July 2000): "Cry for Blood, Part 2" (O’Neil [editor]) 56) Batman/Huntress: Cry for Blood #3 (August 2000): "Cry for Blood, Part 3" (O’Neil [editor]) 57) Batman/Huntress: Cry for Blood #4 (September 2000): "Cry for Blood, Part 4" (O’Neil [editor]) 58) Batman/Huntress: Cry for Blood #5 (October 2000): "Cry for Blood, Part 5" (O’Neil [editor]) 59) Batman/Huntress: Cry for Blood #6 (November 2000): "Cry for Blood, Part 6" (O’Neil [editor]) 60) Question #37 (March 2010): "One More Question"

[@miguelhrosas3232]

How many pages would it be?

[@Boulderpuncher98]

​@@miguelhrosas3232I don't know for certain but most Omnibuses seem to be around 900-1200 pages

[@KalleVilenius]

Glorious.

[@ronswanson278]

Hey Omar do you think with volume 2 of the question omnibus do you think could potentially collect the Rene stuff as well. Just wishful thinking

[@joshuajoab9313]

Are there any trades of Dennis O Neil's The Question, or is it only in omnibus format?

[@phillipjensen5201]

Yes, but it's only vol 1 and is like 130$

[@RebornRider03]

Yes but very expensive that’s y I waited for years for this. Issue one is £200 😮

[@robertmarquez8883]

"Dad Jokes!" :)

[@jdtroup198683]

I want to see DC to do a Ragman Omnibus

[@SubZero-hs9xc]

This man saved The Question

[@thunder5x]

the binding looks a bit tight

[@robertmccauley8366]

This series was so SO good!! With Suicide squad it was one of my favourite series. I always thought reading this and vigilante with the mature readers only title I thought I was getting away with something lol Question: Do you think this title would be a vertigo title if it was around today? I think The Question would fit perfectly in with vertigo.

[@Moderate_Rock]

I think it absolutley would be. A mature, political vigilante story fits perfectly with Vertigo's jam. (RIP)

[@baloonia1]

Got it, it's great!

[@Joseph-cp6du]

might just have to pick this up.

[@davidthrillerfan3077]

I pre ordered this.

[@miguelhrosas3232]

Are known exactly the contents of vol. 2?

[@NearMintCondition]

We don’t know yet.

[@lilporshe]

9:44 alcoholic bear

[@warrenweaver6664]

Not for me but happy for the people who have been waiting for it.

[@manuelharper1155]

Love it

[@lucianomendes6599]

I need this!

[@ericturczynowsky3243]

I just got my copy delivered yesterday from OPB and I can't wait to start reading this, especially the Annuals crossover with Batman & Green Arrow

[@lsdeann_3293]

Is this a Black Label book?

[@NearMintCondition]

No it’s just DC.

[@TheUnstoppableBar]

Are you going to do a Catwoman overview?

[@TokuAndAnimationNewsNetwork]

Holy shit, I missed the announcement for this. Great, another omnibus I need to find money to buy. You know what, having the letter pages in the back of the book is better than no letter pages at all like every other DC book has done. I've never understood the argument people had though about the letter pages disrupting the flow of the story. It's not like you can't just turn the page and not read the letter pages. That seems to be a personal first world problems problem.

[@hellothere5094]

Do the bad guys use racial slurs in the book or do the good guys use them as well and that's just how they were written back then?

[@NearMintCondition]

Mostly the bad guys. And it’s not often.

[@hellothere5094]

@@NearMintCondition huh

[@stepgios]

What I can't stand with these comics is the old-flat-coloring. For example I really liked the Adsolute Swamp Thing recolloring and I'd wish for more collected editions of older comics to receive the same treatment.

[@PM-oq8dg]

No thanks. Totally destroys them.

[@meowco69]

Meh. Give us the Charleston Ditko Question omnibus. These stories completely changed the character.