I know this video is a year old but I invested in the Preacher absolutes because of you and I am so glad I did. They are my most prized possessions right now, my preciouses lol
your description of Batman in Kingdom Come cracked me up haha "Metal things like.. Forest Gump" 😂 He always reminded me of like a Darth Vader / Batman it also amazes me that people actually get angry over you not liking what they like..
I didn't see Spawn coming as I don't remember you mentioning it very much. I agree. Started collecting comics as a kid with McFarlanes Amazing Spider-Man and loved him right through his Spawn work. Capullo made a seamless transition which surprised me at the time as I didn't think anyone could replace Todd but his work was damn close if not as good. Met Capullo unexpectedly back just before his 1st Batman came out and he's a great guy. He even did a quick sketch for me after telling me he doesn't really like doing them. I am a little surprised you didn't have the Hush Absolute on your list though. I love your videos my friend. Keep em coming. P.S. - Doppelganger looks feeling awesome posted up behind you. Got me drooled worse then him. Can't wait.
Pretty dope top ten, I just got into comic book collecting and the first one I bought was the preacher 25th anniversary omnibus. Now I got a new addition.
Another great episode! Would love to see a Top 20 Absolute List from you where you also consider placement of these additional 10 books: Absolute Swamp Thing, Absolute V for Vendetta, Absolute New Frontier, Absolute Planetary, Absolute Wonder Woman (Azzarello/Chiang), Absolute Crisis on Infinite Earths, Absolute Top 10, Absolute Ronin, Absolute Long Halloween, and Absolute All-Star Superman! Stay minty!
One of the first videos I watched of yours, just wanted to comment and say props on the weight loss journey man. You've completely transformed yourself, and I bet you feel a hell of a lot better for it. Congrats homie.
Fantastic videos mate absolute love and respect your work is amazing so informative thank you for putting these videos together my reading shopping list is so long now of what to buy lol thanks again love it
Looked through old comments and see someone mentioned it before (very bottom), but wanted to repeat-- Alan Moore didn't exactly want to use "DC" heroes for Watchmen, He wanted to use The Charlton Comics characters that DC bought out in the 80's. Blue Beetle=Night Owl, Rorschach=The Question, Captain Atom=Doctor Manhattan, etc.
Omnibus video was cool, but these Absolute picks are straight up my alley (DC / independent fan here). Your picks for the 10, 8, 6, 4, 3, 2 spots are also on my list :) Haven't read "The Boys", and "Promethea"(shit, this is a whale of a book), and I'll wait until I have them in this format (don't wanna spoil'em with TP's)! Keep it up
Great review ...this is the best of the best......Dark Knight, Sandman, walking dead, my fav the Boys....Watchmen was crazy what Moore did with that story...and correct Moore wanted to use DC characters but DC was like hell no ...kingdom come was crazy...
Solid top ten! Even though it is relatively new, the Court of Owls story was an instant classic. I’m also halfway through the Walking Dead. Although i enjoy the show, i have to agree that the books are better. I have been thinking about getting into Preacher. Just picked up Gideon Falls today... so far so good.
Dope video. The Vertigo line is my favorite thing DC comics have ever done. Sandman at least in trade has 10 volumes. Not including the prequel overture and the three spin offs
What up Gem!?! I've been a lil busy but, I'm trying to catch up on some of your videos this past week. I like this list! I do have most of them. I have not read Sandman or nowhere near up to date with Spawn. I'll have to do some research on Sandman, I've heard it's very good! Thanks for the vid & keep up the great work!
Man dude, I had a feeling your #1 pick was going to be Spawn. Spawn is still, in the best way, BLOWING UP in popularity. I don't think his popularity will ever die down lol
Check out watchmen the issue where Rorschach gets arrested that whole comic is mirrored meaning Reversed from beginning to end panel for panel... also love the way Moore had so many throw away things like the sugar cube’s etc
I started reading Spawn. Read the first 80 issues. The story is so terrible. Can't believe it. Wasn't expecting such trash. But the Art is GOD level. Awesome collection bro
Hey gem mint, i’m not a huge fan of the absolute editions, only got the transmetropolitan 1 and 2, but i really prefer the ómnibus. Much more material to read at the same price. Great video man, keep them coming
Great list mate. Though I would say you are missing a few honorable mentions such as Absolute Batman Hush (Loeb + Lee), Absolute Justice (Kruger + Ross), Absolute Ronin (Frank Miller).
Hush (in my opinion, just starting conversation not attacking) is the most overrated Arks of all time. The 3rd act is a mess. It completely falls apart. It’s not Loebs best work. Long Halloween and Dark victory are much better
That was a great list and I liked how you mixed it up. Definitely was surprised at your #1 pick and was also surprised Batman Hush didn’t make it, good story and great Jim Lee art oversized. Good stuff though Gem
I have all of them except volume 1 of spawn deluxe. I've found volume 3 and 4 for about 28$ each on Amazon ! Hands down for absolute preacher and sandman !
Hey Gemint, dope list. Have you read and if so what do you think about Fables, 100 Bullets and Usagi Yojimbo? Few of my personal favs and i couldn't tell if you had a review or not. Thanks bro
I just recently had the same query where I was thinking about how the absolutes sit on the shelf slipcase out ? Or slip case in? I have the skip case out and I’ve decided to keep the slipcase facing out cuz that’s the way it seems they want you to have it. That isn’t the only Alex Ross absolute that is like that! I have the one with him and Paul Dini that is the same. The OCD in me goes nuts lol Great vid as always!!!
I can't deal with Absolute Dark Knight because it contains the sequel which was godawful. I was disappointed in the Watchmen Absolute. I didn't think the artwork looked sharp enough. Here's one I think should have made the list: Crisis On Infinite Earths because George Perez's artwork looks so much better in the larger format.
Morning Gembo, since you did that Berserk vol 1 review yesterday, you should get The Berserk deluxe edition that comes out March 12, 2019. Btw it’s on Amazon or you can go to your local bookstore, mate, have a good day!🍻🍔
I'd love to get my hands on the Preacher Absolutes - I just finished the first season of the show and I imagine the comics are just that much better. Great list, wish Absolute Hush made it on the list but hey some people have good taste some people have great taste, haha stay Minty Gem!
Man my first comic book was spawn in 2005 and still have it it's flawless but that edition you have... I didn't know they existed now I am desperate to get that big fat edition it looks amazing Jesus
@@rayanknezic8682 They are awesome but really hard to find/expensive. Took me 10 years to finally complete my set but they are definitely worth it imo.
For someone who is on a limited budget any can’t just go out and buy every Spawn comic out there, what would you suggest as a great book for someone who’s never read Spawn before? That someone being me.
The Walking DEad was a good book man, but in these days i get tired of it, just like the show. All the other books are complete masterpieces! Peace, great channel!
I'm pretty important.....i have many leather bound books and my Gempire smells of rich mahogany......... I always hesitate to read WD because of the B&W and the show...may have to start. Man haven't read Spawn in a long time...sold all my comics when I joined the Marines (95), just getting back into it...selectively. Interesting list.
Anyone super sad that they stopped releasing the Hardcover Origins Editions? I collected up to 10 and waited forever for 11. But it has never come out smh
Some people on Reddit are saying these editions might not be great for constant reading (pages falling out/cracked spine). This might not be true. Anyone have any experience with these style of hardcovers? I want a couple but I tend to read and re read them a lot and maybe that’s too much wear and tear for these..
I don't mean to always comment, I'm sort of new,to your channel and I admire how you do not use swear words 😎 it takes a "thinking" man to be able to pull it off! Maybe I should take back this comment lol
@@GemMintCollectibles yeah,I notice the difference and I'm not judging you, I'm working on cleaning my mouth out with more than just a bar of ivory lol
@@GemMintCollectibles thanks I had a look and the price tags are insane. You would think Image would do a limited reprint to make some cash? Ill keep a lookout. Thanks again. Been watching heaps of your channel. Very helpful!
3rd time and counting, hahaha... Finally decided to not get the Preacher one and get Sandman, Watchmen and TWD ones. Not a Marvel/DC superhero guy here.
Love the walking dead first read it when I was gone and I got hooked! So when I got home I checked the show out. It took a minute for me to get into the show.
I know this video is a year old but I invested in the Preacher absolutes because of you and I am so glad I did. They are my most prized possessions right now, my preciouses lol
your description of Batman in Kingdom Come cracked me up haha
"Metal things like.. Forest Gump" 😂
He always reminded me of like a Darth Vader / Batman
it also amazes me that people actually get angry over you not liking what they like..
Its a coolstory
I didn't see Spawn coming as I don't remember you mentioning it very much. I agree. Started collecting comics as a kid with McFarlanes Amazing Spider-Man and loved him right through his Spawn work. Capullo made a seamless transition which surprised me at the time as I didn't think anyone could replace Todd but his work was damn close if not as good. Met Capullo unexpectedly back just before his 1st Batman came out and he's a great guy. He even did a quick sketch for me after telling me he doesn't really like doing them. I am a little surprised you didn't have the Hush Absolute on your list though. I love your videos my friend. Keep em coming.
P.S. - Doppelganger looks feeling awesome posted up behind you. Got me drooled worse then him. Can't wait.
i read the hush absolute once...i remember liking Jim's art...but i couldnt even remeber who the villain was. i need to reread.
Pretty dope top ten, I just got into comic book collecting and the first one I bought was the preacher 25th anniversary omnibus. Now I got a new addition.
"The art by what’s-his-face" 🤣 I always thought that was a British saying. Laughed so hard when you said that!
I was not a fan of your picks from your favourites omnibus but with absolutes... Now we are talking about
@@tauhid610 about how good are the absolutes he choosed 👽
Another great episode! Would love to see a Top 20 Absolute List from you where you also consider placement of these additional 10 books: Absolute Swamp Thing, Absolute V for Vendetta, Absolute New Frontier, Absolute Planetary, Absolute Wonder Woman (Azzarello/Chiang), Absolute Crisis on Infinite Earths, Absolute Top 10, Absolute Ronin, Absolute Long Halloween, and Absolute All-Star Superman! Stay minty!
Reveals number 1.
Me: That's a thing!?
"Takes to the internet"
Same
Lol same
One of the first videos I watched of yours, just wanted to comment and say props on the weight loss journey man. You've completely transformed yourself, and I bet you feel a hell of a lot better for it. Congrats homie.
Great list Gem. Thought Transmet. or Y:TLM might get in there but you gotta go with the books you love! I'd have Preacher at number 1 though.
Just got into the channel and seeing that number one spawn ultimate edition, got me soooo hyped omfg!
Riiight?!? It gets everyone hyped and yet they won't reprint it in absolute or keep up with the single issues in absolutes. Very frustrating
Loved the instant replay. Awesome list and video as always
Can’t go wrong with Spawn. Great list! Damn, I just looked those Spawn books and they are pricey. Hopefully they’ll do a reprint in the near future.
you could get volume 4 signed & numbered edition for around $40 before i bought them all up lol.
Wow!.Great video Gem love the list..Ima have to pick up the boys and court of owls after i complete the preacher run..
Fantastic videos mate absolute love and respect your work is amazing so informative thank you for putting these videos together my reading shopping list is so long now of what to buy lol thanks again love it
I was going to be so sad if Absolute sandman wasn't on the list, your review on them is actually the first video I've see of yours
Excellent video. Love the first one!!!! The new run is very good. Coming the 300th edition.
Looked through old comments and see someone mentioned it before (very bottom), but wanted to repeat-- Alan Moore didn't exactly want to use "DC" heroes for Watchmen, He wanted to use The Charlton Comics characters that DC bought out in the 80's. Blue Beetle=Night Owl, Rorschach=The Question, Captain Atom=Doctor Manhattan, etc.
Your Channel is doing well Gem, you've now reached 21k and I don't think it's going to stop there.
Omnibus video was cool, but these Absolute picks are straight up my alley (DC / independent fan here). Your picks for the 10, 8, 6, 4, 3, 2 spots are also on my list :) Haven't read "The Boys", and "Promethea"(shit, this is a whale of a book), and I'll wait until I have them in this format (don't wanna spoil'em with TP's)! Keep it up
Great review ...this is the best of the best......Dark Knight, Sandman, walking dead, my fav the Boys....Watchmen was crazy what Moore did with that story...and correct Moore wanted to use DC characters but DC was like hell no ...kingdom come was crazy...
Spawn was my favorite comic growing up to! I have the 1st 120 or so issues sitting in a long box. I should really re-read them.
Solid top ten! Even though it is relatively new, the Court of Owls story was an instant classic. I’m also halfway through the Walking Dead. Although i enjoy the show, i have to agree that the books are better. I have been thinking about getting into Preacher. Just picked up Gideon Falls today... so far so good.
Great absolute top 10 love the way you mixed it up and definitely love spawn wish they weren’t so hard to get
Dope video. The Vertigo line is my favorite thing DC comics have ever done. Sandman at least in trade has 10 volumes. Not including the prequel overture and the three spin offs
Really want the Preacher story line in Absolute Editions. Great List, Spawn for the win!
You should get it it's unbelievably good man absolute preacher is perfect
Absolute Planetary is one of the few books in this format I own and I personally think is awesome.
What up Gem!?! I've been a lil busy but, I'm trying to catch up on some of your videos this past week. I like this list! I do have most of them. I have not read Sandman or nowhere near up to date with Spawn. I'll have to do some research on Sandman, I've heard it's very good! Thanks for the vid & keep up the great work!
great video Gem. would love to see a top 10 deluxes/libraries soon!
Man dude, I had a feeling your #1 pick was going to be Spawn. Spawn is still, in the best way, BLOWING UP in popularity. I don't think his popularity will ever die down lol
I CALLED IT!! Knew what #1 would be! Great video my man :)
I’m definitely going to invest in the Absolute Dark Knight.
Check out watchmen the issue where Rorschach gets arrested that whole comic is mirrored meaning Reversed from beginning to end panel for panel... also love the way Moore had so many throw away things like the sugar cube’s etc
I started reading Spawn. Read the first 80 issues. The story is so terrible. Can't believe it. Wasn't expecting such trash. But the Art is GOD level. Awesome collection bro
Wow full circle, the boys became a show and its amazing, I have to read the books now
Yuup😊
Also keep these coming. Great content as always.
Definitely love your #1 pick I'm a huge fan of spawn too, definitely agree with your list
Man what a great list. I've read all these except the Boys, I'm going to have to check that out after hearing your review. Cheers!
Dope list man alot of mature content there. Honestly in trynna add all that to my collection Haha thanks for the tips
There can only be 1# and I agree wholeheartedly with the greatest Independent Comic of all time!
Todd Mcfarlane's SPAWN changed the game forever!👍😎
Awesome video! I didn't even know there was a Spawn Absolute! I want to read more Spawn!
Spawn is godly
12:11 That was funny as shit.
Third time I'm watching this video and I always lose my shit at "BATMAAAN?" Hahaha
Great gig as always man. Love these.
I’m thinkin I’m gonna read Court of Owls in that absolute format. Also this video was bustin me up 😂💎
Hey gem mint, i’m not a huge fan of the absolute editions, only got the transmetropolitan 1 and 2, but i really prefer the ómnibus. Much more material to read at the same price. Great video man, keep them coming
Great absolutes !!! WoW !!! 10 + video !!!
Keep coming back to this video. Great work Gem Mint.
Great list mate. Though I would say you are missing a few honorable mentions such as Absolute Batman Hush (Loeb + Lee), Absolute Justice (Kruger + Ross), Absolute Ronin (Frank Miller).
Hush (in my opinion, just starting conversation not attacking) is the most overrated Arks of all time. The 3rd act is a mess. It completely falls apart. It’s not Loebs best work. Long Halloween and Dark victory are much better
Another killer video. Your passion and authenticity are unquestionable. Well done, my friend.
I like the style of reveal where you don't already have all the entries shown.
That was a great list and I liked how you mixed it up. Definitely was surprised at your #1 pick and was also surprised Batman Hush didn’t make it, good story and great Jim Lee art oversized. Good stuff though Gem
Very dope video my bro😊😊😊
Great list! Nº 1 was a surprise, I didn't know you were such a Spawn fan. You should get Absolute Ronin if you don't have it already.
have it but havent read it
I have all of them except volume 1 of spawn deluxe. I've found volume 3 and 4 for about 28$ each on Amazon ! Hands down for absolute preacher and sandman !
Love the top 10 list, I was on the fence about Preacher but I’m gonna check it out since it’s so high on your list
I called it, just before, knew you were going SPAWN! Good video as always.
Long Halloween might be my number 1
Absolute Dark Knight will be rereleased this summer 2019. Can't wait...it can go with my Year One and Killing Joke absolutes
Cool
Great list. Really hope they reprint that Promethea run
Hey Gemint, dope list. Have you read and if so what do you think about Fables, 100 Bullets and Usagi Yojimbo? Few of my personal favs and i couldn't tell if you had a review or not. Thanks bro
Love that #1 pick, wish I had a copy haha
I think you would like the Neal Adams Green Arrow/Green Lantern Absolute. Some historic stuff on that run.
still need to read that
I just recently had the same query where I was thinking about how the absolutes sit on the shelf slipcase out ? Or slip case in? I have the skip case out and I’ve decided to keep the slipcase facing out cuz that’s the way it seems they want you to have it. That isn’t the only Alex Ross absolute that is like that! I have the one with him and Paul Dini that is the same. The OCD in me goes nuts lol Great vid as always!!!
I can't deal with Absolute Dark Knight because it contains the sequel which was godawful. I was disappointed in the Watchmen Absolute. I didn't think the artwork looked sharp enough. Here's one I think should have made the list: Crisis On Infinite Earths because George Perez's artwork looks so much better in the larger format.
This and the Uglyartwork
I was going to ask if you had checked out Promethea after watching your swamp thing reviews! Nice, it’s in your top ten.
Haha you forgot JH Williams III’s name in the Sandman Overture vid too
yooo all star superman absolute?! Some of the best supermang art ever! :)
Morning Gembo, since you did that Berserk vol 1 review yesterday, you should get The Berserk deluxe edition that comes out March 12, 2019. Btw it’s on Amazon or you can go to your local bookstore, mate, have a good day!🍻🍔
i am
THAT WAS COOL GEM. THE ABSOLUTES ARE TIGHT.👊👍👍
The only absolute I own is Y: The Last Man vol 1. but I'm very tempted by preacher and sandman, two titles I haven't read yet.
i have the same top 9 except. I dont have Promethea. But I have Absolute Justice to complete my 10.
I'd love to get my hands on the Preacher Absolutes - I just finished the first season of the show and I imagine the comics are just that much better. Great list, wish Absolute Hush made it on the list but hey some people have good taste some people have great taste, haha stay Minty Gem!
thanks for helping with my list!
“Get ready to be disappointed.”
Me: Oh no.
“Spawn!”
Me: Oh thank God.
Same here haha
Man my first comic book was spawn in 2005 and still have it it's flawless but that edition you have... I didn't know they existed now I am desperate to get that big fat edition it looks amazing Jesus
@@rayanknezic8682 They are awesome but really hard to find/expensive. Took me 10 years to finally complete my set but they are definitely worth it imo.
Seriously. Lol.
Awesome collection!
I missed absolute Promethea 😢. Top 10 list is spot on!
Agreed on Watchmen my man
Great countdown. Can’t say I agree with them, but every countdown is subjective. Personally I would have added Planetary.
For someone who is on a limited budget any can’t just go out and buy every Spawn comic out there, what would you suggest as a great book for someone who’s never read Spawn before? That someone being me.
The Walking DEad was a good book man, but in these days i get tired of it, just like the show. All the other books are complete masterpieces! Peace, great channel!
Invincible library #1 can't wait till Skybound finishes all 6 volumes
I'm pretty important.....i have many leather bound books and my Gempire smells of rich mahogany.........
I always hesitate to read WD because of the B&W and the show...may have to start.
Man haven't read Spawn in a long time...sold all my comics when I joined the Marines (95), just getting back into it...selectively. Interesting list.
Comic is tons better then show
Anyone super sad that they stopped releasing the Hardcover Origins Editions? I collected up to 10 and waited forever for 11. But it has never come out smh
Should be coning now😊
Some people on Reddit are saying these editions might not be great for constant reading (pages falling out/cracked spine). This might not be true. Anyone have any experience with these style of hardcovers? I want a couple but I tend to read and re read them a lot and maybe that’s too much wear and tear for these..
I dont think so😊😊😊
I love watching your videos bro!!
That Spawn origin collection vol 1 is fire. Are those not printed anymore? Can't find them anywhere?
Reprintrd recently 😊
I don't mean to always comment, I'm sort of new,to your channel and I admire how you do not use swear words 😎 it takes a "thinking" man to be able to pull it off! Maybe I should take back this comment lol
I used to swear a lot in the older videos
@@GemMintCollectibles yeah,I notice the difference and I'm not judging you, I'm working on cleaning my mouth out with more than just a bar of ivory lol
Sandman: Overture is Amazing! Have you got to it yet?
Wooaaaahhh!!! Awesome
That Spawn deluxe is out of print right? Any idea where i could potentially find a copy? It looks epic!
yes out of print...they have been on amazon with a high price tag...id just watch ebay and amazon until a reasonably priced one comes along
@@GemMintCollectibles thanks I had a look and the price tags are insane. You would think Image would do a limited reprint to make some cash? Ill keep a lookout. Thanks again. Been watching heaps of your channel. Very helpful!
As always, awesome video!
How many people rewatch these when making purchasing decisions? Crazy to think how many times I rewatch vids
3rd time and counting, hahaha... Finally decided to not get the Preacher one and get Sandman, Watchmen and TWD ones. Not a Marvel/DC superhero guy here.
YES Spawn #1! Everybody better put some respec on gems name
Love the walking dead first read it when I was gone and I got hooked! So when I got home I checked the show out. It took a minute for me to get into the show.
"WRONG" LOL awesome stuff. But yeah, Walking Dead stopped being good years ago. I'll look into the book.
Radvideo ty for the info brother
Have you read the Polar graphic novels by Victor Santos? The movie they just made for Netflix is pretty good.
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That The Walking Dead Is Nice!
No hate here. Awesome list.
Great!
+ i love very much "Absolute Batman and Robin by Grant Morrison"
Great video
What about transmetropolitan? Im planning to buy all 3 of them this month, are they worth it? Great video, love Spawn, super cool top 10
i still need to read them