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  • Today the Uncanny Omar gives us his TOP 10 Best Graphic Novels of all time. This is his list of essential must reads Graphic Novels. Let us know what your top 10 list would be in the comments below!
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  • @sofb5324
    @sofb5324 Před 3 lety +99

    "a lot of y'all are worried that you might be at home for a while for the next few weeks" it's been almost a year 😢

    • @NearMintCondition
      @NearMintCondition  Před 3 lety +25

      Oh Lawd.:.:... this was dated :)

    • @logan48737
      @logan48737 Před 2 lety +3

      Two years and counting

    • @Carnefice
      @Carnefice Před rokem +2

      Joke's on you, you never had to stay home in the first place

    • @goos98
      @goos98 Před rokem +5

      @@Carnefice we did because you didn't 👍

    • @Carnefice
      @Carnefice Před rokem

      @@goos98 lol, no, that's not how it works. You didn't have to, period, full stop. You probably got COVID even though you stayed home. I didn't, and I didn't. But if you still believe your government and the TV after 2 years of this bullshit, there's probably not much point in any kind of discussion. Your NPC programming is unassailable.

  • @santiagoozcariz5190
    @santiagoozcariz5190 Před 2 lety +80

    It is so inspiring to hear you talk about comics with such passion.

  • @omrmajeed
    @omrmajeed Před 4 lety +48

    Absolute Watchmen is the best thing I own in all of my comic collection. I just wish my library shelves were big enough to hold it fully upright.

  • @Devypocalypse
    @Devypocalypse Před 4 lety +49

    No particular order:
    - All Star Superman
    - Punisher MAX run by Garth Ennis
    - Sandman
    - Hellblazer
    - Arkham Asylum
    - Superman Birthright
    - Transmetropolitan
    - The Fade Out
    - Absolute Justice League
    - The Matrix comics
    Going to check out Starman for sure after seeing your reaction, stay safe everyone!

  • @MagicJulienBertone
    @MagicJulienBertone Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks for another great video Omar! I added some titles to my to-read list. I just got back from an operation and watching Near Mint Condition is one of the great things about coming back home. So thanks again to the whole team!!

    • @NearMintCondition
      @NearMintCondition  Před 4 lety +1

      I hope the operation went just fine and you get to read all these awesome books.

  • @mrpandabites
    @mrpandabites Před 4 lety +2

    Such great picks. I wasn't expecting to see so much I haven't read yet. Thanks, Omar!

  • @SawyerFamilyReviews
    @SawyerFamilyReviews Před 4 lety +3

    NMC is the only channel where I click the "Like" button before I even start the video. I know that the content is going to be great in each and every video I watch. This one was no exception... Thanks for all you guys do!

  • @saberrattler1413
    @saberrattler1413 Před 4 lety +5

    Great work as always Omar. I've not been able to read for a few months. But now that I'm bunkered down that will surely change ... great suggestions!

  • @squashchefan
    @squashchefan Před 2 lety +4

    You've made me want to go and read my star starmans again. This series meant a lot to me too, so much so I got a tattoo based on it

  • @SadirSSamir
    @SadirSSamir Před 4 lety +18

    One could tell how much Starman really means to you! I’d never heard about it before but will definitely try and get ahold of it now (I’ll read it digitally if that’s the only option). Great video as always :)

    • @NearMintCondition
      @NearMintCondition  Před 4 lety +2

      It really does mean alot to me. I hope DC makes the right calls and makes two real omnis out of these six HCs.

    • @mrkevinhaughey
      @mrkevinhaughey Před 2 lety +2

      They released a Volume 1 Compendium this past August.

  • @RoberSoul77
    @RoberSoul77 Před 4 lety +9

    You have great taste, man! It's good you don't limit yourself to superhero comics, like most people in the US.

  • @apjferreira1
    @apjferreira1 Před 4 lety +18

    Wow, that was an emotional video! My top 10 is: Berserk; Pluto; Akira; Higurashi when they Cry; Sandman; The Incal, Tokyo Ghost; Bone; Kill or be Killed and The New Frontier

    • @NearMintCondition
      @NearMintCondition  Před 4 lety +3

      I love your list. Sometimes I can't help but talk how I really feel.

    • @apjferreira1
      @apjferreira1 Před 4 lety +2

      @@NearMintCondition that's what makes your videos so special. Keep the good work!

  • @andyschannel300
    @andyschannel300 Před 4 lety +4

    Congrats on the amazing video quality! Everything looks crisp and super-good:)

  • @DzustComics
    @DzustComics Před 4 lety +3

    Love the selection you offered there! Nice mix of the big two, indies and even foreign books. I was gonna pick up all of Sandman and Marvels anyway in April, but now you've gotten me REALLY HYPED for them. Also, GOD I wish they would re-release that Starman run in trades so I can read them. (As I said before I can't read HCs, cause they tend to break the magnifying glass I have to use for reading)

    • @NearMintCondition
      @NearMintCondition  Před 4 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and the kind words. I really hope they make Starman TPBs too, my friend.

  • @paulhills1816
    @paulhills1816 Před 2 lety

    Thanks so much Omar. I’ve come back into the comic book world after 30 years away from it. Wow, what a lot of content to catch up with! I’ve just finished the Hellboy library editions…I’m that kid again. 😊👍🏼

  • @danielwolstenholme9649
    @danielwolstenholme9649 Před 4 lety +5

    Thanks for another great video omar, your passion for these books and the medium really comes across

  • @colinanthony2011
    @colinanthony2011 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video with lots of great reads. This is definitely the time for everyone to stay home as much as possible and catch up on that backlog. And don’t forget about ComiXology if you can’t read physical!

    • @NearMintCondition
      @NearMintCondition  Před 4 lety

      Never forget about Comixology. Thank you so much for watching and the kind words.

  • @timmeyer9191
    @timmeyer9191 Před 4 lety +25

    Great list Omar. Love the passion. Couple of books I would add to the list...
    1. DC New Frontier
    2. Silver Surfer Requiem
    3. Kingdom Come
    4. Tom King's The Visions
    There are just so many to choose from. Thanks again and keep up the great work.

  • @purplerain225
    @purplerain225 Před 4 lety +2

    Happy Birthday Omar!. Another wonderful video. Currently catching up on George Perez run of Wonder Woman b4 starting the Gail Simone run. I would love to check out Starman next and Uncanny X-men omnibus vol 3 will be on my list once its solicited.

  • @andrewzaccaria8216
    @andrewzaccaria8216 Před 4 lety +23

    Great list Omar my list would be:
    -Marvels & Marvels Eye of the Camera
    -The Metabarons
    -DC New Frontier
    -Daytripper
    -Mind MGMT
    -Black Hole
    -DMZ
    -The Invisibles
    -Sin City
    -Y the last man

  • @ComicsGranPa
    @ComicsGranPa Před 4 lety +6

    Wish you the happiest of birthdays Omar!much love from (almost quarantined)Greece!
    I think i speak for all of us when i say it's almost like a friend's birthday!))) Stay safe

  • @MADDROBBO666
    @MADDROBBO666 Před 4 lety +6

    Maus was also read in my high school English class here on a military base in Germany. Loved it and still need to pick up my own copy

  • @RomUselessJunk
    @RomUselessJunk Před 4 lety +7

    Akira and Sandman are among my favorite books too, I'm still hoping for a Starman omnibus so I can check it out! I'd add Garth Ennis' run on Punisher Max and Fury Max, Hellboy and my personal favorite :Silver Surfer Requiem.
    It's always a pleasure to watch your videos Omar, greetings from France

    • @NearMintCondition
      @NearMintCondition  Před 4 lety

      Thank you so much for the kind words and much love from America to France. :)

  • @jamierodgers5049
    @jamierodgers5049 Před 4 lety +2

    I have to say, I am super thrilled about all the Xmen omni reprints this year. Been wanting volumes two and three for a while! But also, just as much, I’ve been waiting for reprints of Amazing Spider-Man Omnis volume two and three. Hopefully we will see those in 2021! I picked up volume four when it came out in hopes to get around to once the others come back around in stock and when volume one came out I picked it up immediately and read through it very quickly. One of my favorites I own!

  • @Metroidam11
    @Metroidam11 Před 4 lety

    This was an amazing list! Definitely going to be checking out some of these!

  • @justinpage8338
    @justinpage8338 Před 4 lety +2

    Now I want to check out Starman. Cool vid Omar. Happy Birthday.

  • @Kaulso93
    @Kaulso93 Před 4 lety +5

    Very good list!!!
    I like that you meet in the list Starman, Eternaut and Don Rosas Uncle Scrooge.

  • @Tyler-Clark
    @Tyler-Clark Před 4 lety +5

    Thank you. Put many of these on my to read list.

  • @almirsadovic
    @almirsadovic Před 4 lety +24

    Keep reading and stay healthy 👍🙏🍀🖖

  • @BigT4489
    @BigT4489 Před 4 lety +2

    Great list Omar. I think I've only read half or less than of this list, I'll add some to my to read list. I hope I get out of them what you did

  • @Jonny0W
    @Jonny0W Před 4 lety

    Good list! It was cool to hear some different picks that from other people's lists

  • @BlissInWords
    @BlissInWords Před 4 lety

    Just what I needed. I'm relatively new to comics and graphic novels and I've only read 2 from this list. Much appreciated, man.

  • @prestonyates8003
    @prestonyates8003 Před 4 lety +65

    I gotta go with:
    -Watchmen
    -Sandman
    -Daredevil: Born Again
    -Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt
    -Kingdom Come
    -Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
    -Saga of the Swamp Thing
    -Batman: Year One
    -Maus
    -X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills

  • @Havok1718
    @Havok1718 Před 4 lety +8

    Brother hell yea all your picks are tops.

  • @goodnatureification
    @goodnatureification Před 4 lety +2

    Great list -- stay minty!

  • @lionheart4012
    @lionheart4012 Před 4 lety +1

    Bromar, nice video. Wanted to write you to tell you officially happy birthday. Enjoy your day my dude. You and your family be safe. This man puts in work even on his birthday.

  • @dhatch01videos
    @dhatch01videos Před 4 lety

    I like that most of your choices were upbeat books filled with hope. Great video!

  • @tigertemprr7276
    @tigertemprr7276 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video! If you're looking for more content ideas, I'd be really interested in some long-form videos covering your top ~100 comic series/runs. You don't have to "rank" them necessarily (though it'd be neat if you tried), but maybe think about which "bin" they fit in for you e.g. "personal favorite" > "great" > "good"

  • @gabrieles4564
    @gabrieles4564 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video as always.

  • @trishb.6398
    @trishb.6398 Před 4 lety +2

    LOVE your list.

  • @TheComicBookReport
    @TheComicBookReport Před 3 lety +1

    Love the inclusion of farside! What a great video! Thanks for sharing!
    Also what edition of Watchman is that?

  • @chris123chris82
    @chris123chris82 Před 3 lety

    I’m completely new to graphic novels. I heard of the Batman who laughs, saw the book and had to buy it. Now I’m got 6 graphic novels on the way. I’ve never heard of any of the ones you listed. I can’t wait to keep diving into these fun reads

  • @txmoney
    @txmoney Před 11 měsíci +1

    My favorite stories…
    Miracleman (Alan Moore run)
    Daredevil: Born Again
    Batman: Year One
    Death of Captain Marvel (Marvel’s first graphic novel)
    Watchmen
    Dark Knight Returns
    Wonder Woman (George Perez writer/artist)

  • @zack4407
    @zack4407 Před 4 lety +1

    I love these top tens I’ve been waiting for this one and did not disappoint especially since it’s graphic novels and ya I’ve been reading a bunch of book because of the virus

  • @nitishkean
    @nitishkean Před 4 lety +8

    Maus is really the one graphic novel that got me hooked to reading graphic novels. Its pure magic :)

  • @gevisu
    @gevisu Před 4 lety +1

    great video. i have a few of these on my next to read :) just bought the starman omnis 1-6, im not huge into superheroes, but starman looked interesting.

  • @staticprevails
    @staticprevails Před 4 lety +2

    I love many of the ones you mentioned. Footnotes in Gaza by Joe Sacco is a huge favorite of mine - it's comics journalism at its most powerful, detailing the tragedy of Palestine. That book gave me a new appreciation for the medium and got me back into reading comics regularly. Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang comes out soon and thats hands down a new all time favorite for me, as well as being one of 2020's best graphic novels.

  • @Krypton_Ken
    @Krypton_Ken Před 3 lety +2

    Love Jack Knight! I was lucky enough to get my V.1 HC signed by James Robinson and got Tony Harris to do a cool Jack Starman sketch inside. Both were great to visit with also, especially James, he's exactly like you'd expect, dude loves talking about old stuff, just like in the old Starman letters pages.

  • @nelsoncarvalho6338
    @nelsoncarvalho6338 Před 4 lety +2

    Great list Omar

  • @ernststavro8090
    @ernststavro8090 Před 4 lety +1

    Happy Birthday, Omar! Some great stuff in that list! Currently re-reading a lot of Sandman here these days, just got to the Emperor Norton story in the second Absolute. Gaiman's fantastic, doesn't matter if it's comics, novels, tv (Dr Who, Babylon 5) or "just" retelling Norse mythology. Guy can write.
    I'd definitely add:
    Donald Duck& Uncle Scrooge by Barks
    All-Star Superman + Alan Moore's Superman
    The Colossal Conan, especially Kurt Busiek's stuff
    Tintin by Herge
    Saga
    Wonder Woman Rebirth (Rucka)
    Batman DKR

  • @babylonshadows1877
    @babylonshadows1877 Před 4 lety +32

    I would also recommend:
    -Locke & Key
    -Sandman
    -Deathnote
    -Animal Man (Jeff Lemire run)
    -Arkham A Serious House on Serious Earth
    -Goodnight Pun Pun
    -One Piece
    -The Flowers of Evil
    -Vinland Saga
    -Uzumaki (Junji Ito)
    All of these series have at one point or another helped me through a difficult time or in some specific cases, literally changed my outlook on things. I wouldn't be reading comics if it wasn't for Sandman showing me that they can be intellectually challenging works of art. Deathnote helped me shape my understanding of right and wrong as well as introduced me to the world of manga and anime. Uzumaki showed me that anything can be scary, even a natural geometric concept, it all depends on the skill of the writer to show you the fear in everyday life. Goodnight Pun Pun showed me how to deal with easily the darkest time in my childhood and how to move on from that trauma. All of the stories have been instrumental in shaping me as a person and when I'm old enough and want to start a family I will introduce them to my kids. I strongly believe that this medium is incredibly powerful thanks to its accessibility and I'm thankful for all the creators that go the extra mile to craft stories that can change people's hearts.

    • @williampressley5195
      @williampressley5195 Před 4 lety +1

      👍👍👍👍👍

    • @NearMintCondition
      @NearMintCondition  Před 4 lety +2

      Love those additions, brother.

    • @goodnatureification
      @goodnatureification Před 4 lety +2

      Starting death note tonight ;)

    • @babylonshadows1877
      @babylonshadows1877 Před 4 lety +1

      @@goodnatureification you are in for a ride. Just remember, Kira did nothing wrong.

    • @NKNK-zq5og
      @NKNK-zq5og Před 4 lety +1

      @@babylonshadows1877 you have good taste :)
      I like all Junji's and Inio Asano's work. I would also add Naoki Urasawa and Takehiko Inoue. :)

  • @TimCrocker94
    @TimCrocker94 Před 4 lety

    Awesome video. Subscribed!

  • @raaks2932
    @raaks2932 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video as always Omar :)

  • @raymanlazer
    @raymanlazer Před 3 lety

    I just went and bought Marvels and 4 kids and ordered the others from my library. Thank you for the great video!

  • @aspyr5681
    @aspyr5681 Před 2 lety +1

    Sandman is the first comic book I specifically bought to start a collection, basically the beginning of my collection, but that was so long ago I forgot what it was about, which is great because I get to be mindblown by it all over again!

  • @jessechurch71
    @jessechurch71 Před 4 lety +4

    Happy Birthday Omar!

  • @noahh1470
    @noahh1470 Před 4 lety +3

    Lighting is great in this video! Better camera too? Looks great!

  • @stevewilson5402
    @stevewilson5402 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice video man, I like that there was some stuff I didn't expect on there it's not a typical top 10 list. That was surprising but even more surprising is no Batman???

  • @duskalien
    @duskalien Před 2 lety +2

    I love this video gave me so many recommendations thanks

  • @marcelo-ramos
    @marcelo-ramos Před 4 lety +1

    Happy birthday, Omar!
    Best wishes.

  • @jeffh8094
    @jeffh8094 Před 4 lety +7

    Love your channel, Omar! I'm always glad when I'm notified you've dropped a new vid.

  • @ryeguy2256
    @ryeguy2256 Před 3 lety +1

    Just getting into comic books so this list was very helpful! Watchmen so far is my favorite

  • @foodini666
    @foodini666 Před 4 lety

    Just subbed. Great video gave a lot of ideas. Love your passion.

  • @samarthagnihotri2633
    @samarthagnihotri2633 Před 4 lety

    My list is Watchmen, Kingdom Come, All star Superman, Batman the dark knight returns, daytripper, Calvin and Hobbes, Marvels. And I forgot the rest. Anyway love you're Chanell man. Keep putting out videos. You deserve way more subs. Have a good day

  • @DanielPereira-ge4uw
    @DanielPereira-ge4uw Před 4 lety +5

    Happy birthday Omar. Live long and prosper 🖖🏻

  • @shadowl3gion641
    @shadowl3gion641 Před 4 lety +2

    Nice video mate keep up the great work. Has some great graphics novel in the video

  • @solidzdar467
    @solidzdar467 Před 4 lety +2

    Great list, I’d probably include Kraven’s Last Hunt, Squadron Supreme, Superman For All Seasons, and some select Conan and Punisher stories.

  • @Mooste
    @Mooste Před 4 lety +2

    I actually ordered the Absolute Watchmen last Thursday. I hope it will arrive soon to enjoy it.

  • @GabrielDaty
    @GabrielDaty Před 4 lety +47

    - Akira
    - Thorgal
    - Vinland Saga
    - Saga
    - Jeremiah by Hermann
    - Spirou and Fantasio
    - Walking Dead
    - Peter Pan by Loisel
    - Aldebaran by Leo
    - Lanfeust de Troy

    • @Lolaorchid
      @Lolaorchid Před 4 lety

      I LOVE saga!

    • @NearMintCondition
      @NearMintCondition  Před 4 lety +1

      Great list. I really need to read Jeremiah.

    • @serblackbeard
      @serblackbeard Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah, Loisel's Peter Pan is fenomenal. I need to reed it again :)

    • @alternateTVfilms
      @alternateTVfilms Před 4 lety +2

      Aldebaran! Super recommended

    • @MMMM-he9zw
      @MMMM-he9zw Před 4 lety +1

      Vinland Saga really drop the ball and become very boring later on where the MC had the memory lost.

  • @MagicTheKrakening
    @MagicTheKrakening Před 4 lety +3

    glad to see sandman on the list. I think a very underrated graphic novel is elephant men, the finder and alien legion.

    • @NearMintCondition
      @NearMintCondition  Před 4 lety

      You know I have to finish the Elephant set. I have and only read the first two. Alien Legion is solid, but I haven't read The Finder.

  • @Adastra14
    @Adastra14 Před 4 lety +2

    Discovered your excellent channel a couple of days ago and I'm currently reading The Eternaut (so grateful for your suggestion!!) - the way it's written evokes The War Of The Worlds but with Juan Salvo's narration instead of Richard Burton.
    Another series I would suggest is "The Motherless Oven" by Rob Davis. Its a trilogy but so far I've only read the first two books. Do you know about this series?

    • @NearMintCondition
      @NearMintCondition  Před 4 lety +1

      First of all, thank you so much and welcome to the channel. I haven't read Motherless Oven. But I'm going to look it up.

  • @Puddin_Tame
    @Puddin_Tame Před 4 lety +5

    A respectable list! I'd like to know more about Scrooge McDuck. Have you done a video on this series?

  • @jondeleon493
    @jondeleon493 Před 4 lety +8

    Omar got sentimental at the end. Now I definitely want to check out Starman. Can't wait for his video on how much this story means to him.

  • @mariabpl4663
    @mariabpl4663 Před 3 lety

    I am watching this 385 days later...still very much in quarantine and still very much enjoying my alone time. Thanks for the list!

  • @kjtube9640
    @kjtube9640 Před 4 lety +2

    I would love to see more top 10 lists from you 👍🏻

  • @EmpireStateUtopian_Dystopia

    Great video and a truly diverse list. Love seeing the best era of Uncanny Xmen by Chris Claremont on your list, which is always a requirement. I've heard of DC's Starman comic enough times in the past 10 to 15 years to be curious, but now man, you've sold it to me. I can feel it means a lot to you and I would like to track down Starman, in tpbs if they ever release them again in reprints.
    I'll try to list some of my favorite graphic novels/tpbs of runs and mini series- in no particular order:
    - Watchmen
    - Uncanny Xmen by Claremont (especially Dark Phoenix saga, God Loves, Mutant Massacre, X-Tinction Agenda)
    - Daredevil run by Frank Miller & Klaus Jansen & DD Born Again.
    - Spider Man Kraven's Last Hunt arc
    - Y the Last Man
    - Kingdom Come (DC)- the greatest elseworlds story from DC easily, imo.
    - Green Lantern run by Geoff Johns as a whole, is brilliant. But my personal favorite GL story is BLACKEST NIGHT. It is my absolute favorite DC event in main continuity. Hands down. I can always go back to reading blackest night and find new panels and pages that truly inspire. Such amazing art by Ivan Reis. :)
    - Batman No Mans Land crossover and Scott Snyder's Batman stories like Black Mirror, The Court of Owls and Death of the Family.(yep, combining various arcs from Batman who has had like 55,000 stories..I'm kind of cheating adding in more than one Batman story as one entry. rofl)
    - Annihilation event and Nova series by DnA. Also adding in Annihilation Conquest six parts.
    - Captain America vol 5 by Ed Brubaker. The best Cap comic run of all time, bar none. Made me love Steve Rogers more than I ever did in the past, from the 80s & 90s comics. Made me love Bucky Barnes, Falcon and Natasha/black widow a bit more, too. It was outstanding up until issue 615 ish.
    Honorable mentions:
    Akira
    Irredeemable by Mark Waid
    Saga of Swamp Thing
    Batman the Killing Joke
    Batman Hush
    Daredevil by Brubaker and the DD Bendis run(which I need to get BOTH omnibus' and finally read this great DD run in its entirety);
    Xmen Age of Apocalypse saga (because it's just a milestone amazing event and pure nostalgia greatness for me)
    Uncanny X-Force by Rick Remender
    Astonishing Xmen by Joss Whedon
    Avengers by Kurt Busiek & George Perez omnibus vol 1 (especially the best Ultron story ever #19-22)
    Young Avengers vol 1
    Maus
    Wow..I really just can't name 10, huh! It's such a arduous task to only list ten. :P

    • @NearMintCondition
      @NearMintCondition  Před 4 lety +1

      First of all, thank you so much for the kind words. As you can see, its not the easiest task to do ten. :) I will be making another list for sure. :)

    • @EmpireStateUtopian_Dystopia
      @EmpireStateUtopian_Dystopia Před 4 lety

      @@NearMintCondition Awesome. I look forward to it. It really isn't easy to list, lol. So many great books and comic runs out there, from many publishers. Keep up the great content and work.

  • @CamRamone
    @CamRamone Před 4 lety

    I'm SO glad you included Starman. It's my number one, ever! (Well, tied with Sandman.)

  • @robbieduffy9998
    @robbieduffy9998 Před 4 lety +3

    Just ordered MAUS now off Ebay after watching this..please have mercy on my bank account Omar.. these vids are so Infectious..!!

    • @NearMintCondition
      @NearMintCondition  Před 4 lety

      I'm sorry. :) I hope you enjoy it.

    • @robbieduffy9998
      @robbieduffy9998 Před 4 lety

      @@NearMintCondition it was awesome..I've also bought black hammer and fear agent because of your recommendations plus theres quite a few on my wish list..!!!

  • @justinrehberg296
    @justinrehberg296 Před 4 lety +1

    Great list. I think you should videos doing top 10 books that changed DC, Marvel, and Manga. It can be 5 books that changed them for the better and 5 for the worse, just a thought.

  • @samy7337
    @samy7337 Před 4 lety +17

    With my own list, I'll go with :
    Transmetropolitan by Warren Ellis & Darick Robertson ( and Rodney Ramos)
    Sandman
    Punisher Max by Garth Ennis
    Fury my war gone by par Garth Ennis & Goran Parlov
    Akira of course, damn book that made me think a lot about what was really possible to do in a comic book
    Strangers in paradise by Terry Moore (and everything by Moore in in general), one the rare thing that actually made me cry (like the end of Silver Surfer by Slott & Allred)
    Kingdom Come by Mark Waid & Alex Ross, or the best Superman story ever told. I really hope that Waid have a real shot to write Superman one day. I know he had problems with DC...but he's one of these writers who was born to write the big blue !
    Planetary by Warren Ellis & John Cassaday
    Watchmen by Moore & Gibbons. I agree, it's ...just perfect...Even if I prefer Top Ten (crazy book !).
    But 10 is really hard, because I could choose the many incredible runs on Daredevil...X-Men (ahhh the Claremont run), JMS run on Spider-Man (my personnal favorite)
    Everything by Urusawa or Mitsuru Adachi...Adachi's books are the ones I'm gonna read, when I'm down...
    Ahhh so many damn greats books !

    • @davidpressley5653
      @davidpressley5653 Před 4 lety

      👍👍👍👍👍

    • @NearMintCondition
      @NearMintCondition  Před 4 lety

      GREAT GREAT list. Its so hard to make a list when just doing 10.

    • @samy7337
      @samy7337 Před 4 lety

      @@NearMintCondition Yeah, because each time you choose one, you have to exclude something else.

    • @juselara02
      @juselara02 Před 2 lety

      You are right. I loved Born Again by Frank Miller and The killing Joke by Moore. Stories that define a Character.

  • @danielreed4050
    @danielreed4050 Před 4 lety

    Bro all amazing and valid picks!

  • @Rinneford
    @Rinneford Před 4 lety +1

    Love you Omar!

  • @danianevem
    @danianevem Před 4 lety +11

    Great list. Tough to say entirely different titles, but mine would be (in no particular order): Watchmen, Sandman, Maus, Persepolis, Blankets, V for Vendetta, Incal, The Arrival, Blacksad - Arctic Nation, Mister Miracle (by Tom King and Mitch Gerads)

    • @NearMintCondition
      @NearMintCondition  Před 4 lety +2

      It was tough to make a list and consense it to just 10, but love those additions.

  • @TuffMedicine
    @TuffMedicine Před 4 lety

    I feel your love for Starman. I collected it back in the day. Probably have the first 40 issues or so. I went looking for an omnibus recently and was shocked to find there weren't any in print.

  • @darius8069
    @darius8069 Před 4 lety +2

    Very well rounded list, I would also add Dan Clowes’ Like A Velvet Glove Cast in Iron, as well as Alan Moore’s From Hell. I’d probably swap out the Gary Larson with Calvin and Hobbes as well

    • @NearMintCondition
      @NearMintCondition  Před 4 lety +1

      My wife would swap out the Far Side for Calvin and Hobbes too.

    • @2napoleon6
      @2napoleon6 Před 4 lety

      Currently on a massive Moore binge and am deep into From Hell. It's immense and complex and has such a fascinating occult-ish take on the 'how' and the 'why' of things. Absolutely recommend to anyone looking for comics doing something a little different with the medium.

  • @blacksail3911
    @blacksail3911 Před 4 lety

    Nice list!

  • @monitor-mindtheover-void6712

    Thank you for introducing me with starman🙏

  • @johnfredmurray
    @johnfredmurray Před 4 lety +2

    just ordered Akira after watching your video. Really want that X-men Omnibus.

  • @pauliep76
    @pauliep76 Před 4 lety +12

    Here's my list:
    Sandman
    Usagi Yojimbo
    Hellboy
    Underwater Welder
    The Sixth Gun
    The Long Halloween
    Watchmen
    Planetary
    Dark Phoenix Saga
    Johns Green Lantern
    BONUS: Rachel Rising

  • @gabrielcordova9382
    @gabrielcordova9382 Před 3 lety

    After seeing the passion you showed talking about Starman, and the things left unsaid, I now want to read about it.

  • @niheathcote
    @niheathcote Před 3 lety

    love this guys passion

  • @coreymay918
    @coreymay918 Před 4 lety +1

    The Sandman, The Lost Girls, The Flowers of Evil, V For Vendetta, Monocyte, Golgo 13, Watchmen, Strangers In Paradise, Requiem: Vampire Knight, Batman (Hush, The Long Halloween & The Killing Joke)

  • @dhmcadams662
    @dhmcadams662 Před 4 lety +2

    Far Side and Starman....two of my favorites of all time. I even loved those letter pages in Starman. Probably stemmed from my shared love for old, dusty things :)

  • @attiladeak8585
    @attiladeak8585 Před 4 lety +11

    An excellent what to read while quarantined list, Omar.
    Some other books that I would suggest:
    DC: The New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke
    All-Star Superman by Morrison & Quitely
    Planetary by Ellis & Cassady
    The Parker Novels by Richard Stark (Donald Westlake) & Darwyn Cooke
    Y The Last Man by Brian K Vaughn & Pia Guerra
    The Complete Calvin and Hobbes
    We3 by Morrison & Quitely
    Bone by Jeff Smith

  • @joey5821
    @joey5821 Před 4 lety +4

    I've only been reading comics for less than a year and don't get much free time to do so but Planetary and Locke and Key are what I couldn't put down.

  • @kevrulz06
    @kevrulz06 Před 4 lety +2

    Excellent list. I never read some of those like Maus. There are some major books that I just haven't read yet. I can only give my list based on the things I've actually read. If we're talking non omnibus collected editions, and only one volume, then in no particular order:
    1. Justice by Krueger, Braithwaite, and Ross (probably my all time favorite comic)
    2. Superman For All Seasons by Loeb and Sale (probably the most human-ifying Superman origin)
    3. Aquaman: The Others by Johns and Reis (everything it did for Aquaman and Manta)
    4. Long Halloween (ultimate crime/mystery thriller)
    5. Green Arrow by Lemire and Sorrentino (some of the best comics I've ever read)
    6. Saga of the Swamp Thing vol. 1 by Moore and Bissette (made me a lifelong ST fan)
    7. a tie between Batman: Year One and Daredevil: The Man Without Fear (both written by Frank Miller)
    8. I'm gonna including DC Universe: Rebirth #1 (Wally's quest and hug with Barry was single greatest moment in comics in 2016)
    9. Superman: Secret Origin by Johns and Frank (my other favorite)
    10. Green Lantern: Rebirth by Johns and van Sciver
    Honorable mentions:
    1. Immortal Hulk Deluxe Ed. vol. 1 (is making me a Hulk fan, want to get vol. 2)
    2. Flash vol. 3: Gorilla Warfare (a wonderful cap to a great 3 volume story)
    I actually had to stop reading Watchmen about halfway through because I hated it. I couldn't follow it, was confused, and somewhat bored. I did really like the movie though.

    • @NearMintCondition
      @NearMintCondition  Před 4 lety +1

      Great great list. You aren't the only one that has told me that about Watchmen. My cohost Maddie isn't a fan either.

  • @shadowl3gion641
    @shadowl3gion641 Před 4 lety +3

    1. Berserk
    2. Harleen
    3. Blackest Night
    4. Uzumaki
    5. GYO
    6. Joker
    7. Batman the killing joke
    8. Batman the dark knight master race
    9. V for vendetta
    10. DeathNote

  • @jakemurphy4832
    @jakemurphy4832 Před 4 lety +4

    My top ten(in no order other than alphabetical)
    - Archie vs. Predator by Alex De Campi and Fernando Ruiz
    - Astro City: Life in the Big City by Kurt Busiek and Brent Anderson
    - The Authority Book One by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch
    - Calvin and Hobbes(any of it) by Bill Watterson
    - Doom Patrol vol. 1 by Gerard Way and Nick Derrington
    - Fantastic Four: Grand Design by Tom Scioli
    - The Multiversity by Grant Morrison and a team of top-tier artists
    - Powers Book One by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming
    - Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? by Alan Moore and Curt Swan (Also collects ‘For the Man who has Everything’ and ‘the Jungle Line’ by Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons and Rich Veitch)
    - X-Statix: the Complete Collection vol 1 by Peter Milligan and Mike Allred

  • @jdmendonca3602
    @jdmendonca3602 Před rokem

    STARMAN!!! Nice! It’s still not appreciated or talked about enough. With all the crossovers and legacy and universe embracing & building, it really is a perfect example of a comic book series. One of 4 comics that ever made me cry. So special indeed.
    Great list! Personally, if I’m going for “THIS is what the comic book medium is capable of”, I think Alan Moore & JH Williams’ Promethea has to be the medium stand-out.

  • @PhillipCummingsUSA
    @PhillipCummingsUSA Před 4 lety +2

    I'll be reading the first part of maus for my college course soon.