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Near Mint Condition presents highlights from our YouTube Channel, featuring some our favorite comic book discussions and creator interviews! Near Mint Condition is your home for Marvel, DC, and independent comic book collected editions, bringing expert insights and advance looks of the latest graphic novels and manga. Join a positive, honest community of collectors and dive into the world of comics with one amazing collected edition after another! Join us on YouTube for more great content covering the world of comics! https://www.youtube.com/NearMintCondition
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From the Near Mint Condition archives! Mark Waid joins Near Mint Condition to discuss his writing process, Empire Deluxe Edition, Kingdom Come sequel plans, World's Finest, DC Finest mapping, omnibus production, collected edition restoration, and decades of comic industry experience. Plus, stories about comic retail, Artist Alley advice, and his admiration for Neil Adams. (2026) Empire Deluxe: https://zoop.gg/c/empire Tune in to our YouTube Channel to watch this video -- PLUS check out reviews of the latest graphic novels and collected editions! https://www.youtube.com/NearMintCondition
From the Near Mint Condition archives! Jim Starlin discusses creating Thanos, the Infinity Gauntlet saga, Dreadstar, and Marvel’s cosmic universe. He joins us to talk about his Breed Omnibus! (2024) Tune in to our YouTube Channel to watch this video -- PLUS check out reviews of the latest graphic novels and collected editions! https://www.youtube.com/NearMintCondition
Howard Chaykin joins Near Mint Condition to discuss his legendary comics career — from the pages of Marvel Comics to creator-owned books like American Flagg!, Black Kiss, and now Zorro from Alien Books. The comics legend talks about mentorship under Gil Kane, industry changes, creator rights, storytelling craft, and upcoming projects. Tune in to our YouTube Channel to watch this video -- PLUS check out reviews of the latest graphic novels and collected editions! https://www.youtube.com/NearMintCondition
From the Near Mint Condition archives! Marc and Matt explain how Image Comics changed the industry, why creator ownership matters, Marc's Marvel years, and why Top Cow Productions titles like Witchblade and Cyberforce continue to evolve and reach new readers. (2022) Tune in to our YouTube Channel to watch this video -- PLUS check out reviews of the latest graphic novels and collected editions! https://www.youtube.com/NearMintCondition
Getting ready for the premiere of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 on Disney Plus, the Uncanny Omar and guests revisit the very first Daredevil Season 1 on Netflix that introduced the world to Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock. Tune in to our YouTube Channel to watch this video -- PLUS check out reviews of the latest graphic novels and collected editions! https://www.youtube.com/NearMintCondition
From the Near Mint Condition archives! J. Scott Campbell and Scott Dunbier join Near Mint Condition to discuss Campbell's early career, breaking into comics through Jim Lee’s WildStorm talent search, creating Gen13, and launching Danger Girl. We explore the new Danger Girl Artist Edition, original art scanning, and behind-the-scenes details of how Campbell produced some of his most famous work. (2025) Tune in to our YouTube Channel to watch this video -- PLUS check out reviews of the latest graphic novels and collected editions! https://www.youtube.com/NearMintCondition
From the Near Mint Condition archives! Our interview with comics writer Kelly Thompson (Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Birds of Prey). Thompson discusses Jeff the Land Shark, Marvel and DC runs, creator-owned comics, freelancing realities, and how to build a long-term career in comics. (2024) Tune in to our YouTube Channel to watch this video -- PLUS check out reviews of the latest graphic novels and collected editions! https://www.youtube.com/NearMintCondition
Omar interviews Stephen Bissette along with Jim Rugg and Chris Stevens to talk about the return of Bissette's 90s tyrannosaurus rex comic Tyrant and the launch of new publishing company Lighthouse. Tune in to our YouTube Channel to watch this video -- PLUS check out reviews of the latest graphic novels and collected editions! https://www.youtube.com/NearMintCondition
From the Near Mint Condition archives! Join Astonishing Melanie and Uncanny Omar as they get to talk to writer Tom King! We discuss writing Helen of Wyndhorn plus his CIA background, character psychology, and the future of superhero comics. (2025) Tune in to our YouTube Channel to watch this video -- PLUS check out reviews of the latest graphic novels and collected editions! https://www.youtube.com/NearMintCondition
From the Near Mint Condition archives! Join Astonishing Melanie and Uncanny Omar as they get to talk to writer Tom King! We discuss writing Batman, Mister Miracle, and more. (2025) Tune in to our YouTube Channel to watch this video -- PLUS check out reviews of the latest graphic novels and collected editions! https://www.youtube.com/NearMintCondition
Interview with Vertigo writers Chris Condon and Kyle Starks! They discuss the relaunch of the legendary DC imprint, their new titles End of Life and The Peril of the Brutal Dark, and why Vertigo is a symbol for quality creator-owned stories. Tune in to our YouTube Channel to watch this video -- PLUS check out reviews of the latest graphic novels and collected editions! https://www.youtube.com/NearMintCondition
Our interview with legendary creators Rick Veitch and Tom Mandrake about the long-awaited completion of Swamp Thing 1989. Rick discusses following Alan Moore, the controversy behind the canceled issue #88, and his journey through indie comics. Tom also shares insights on his legendary DC runs, including The Spectre and Martian Manhunter. Tune in to our YouTube Channel to watch this video -- PLUS check out reviews of the latest graphic novels and collected editions! https://www.youtube.com/NearMintCondition
Chip Zdarsky and Jim Zub discuss Conan the Barbarian, Spider-Man, Batman, Captain America, Mad Magazine, Marvel vs DC, creator workload, writing pressure, teaching comics, and future projects. Chip and Jim join Omar for an extended interview covering their careers, craft, and how to write Deadpool jokes! Tune in to our YouTube Channel to watch this video PLUS check out reviews of the latest graphic novels and collected editions! https://www.youtube.com/NearMintCondition
From the Near Mint Condition archives! Skottie Young discusses his Marvel Comics career, evolving art style, New X-Men, Wizard of Oz, writing comics, baby variant covers, and creating Strange Academy with Humberto Ramos. Omar talks with Skottie about his creative process, storytelling at Marvel, and his favorite hip hop tracks! (2021) Tune in to our YouTube Channel to watch this video PLUS check out reviews of the latest graphic novels and collected editions! https://www.youtube.com/NearMintCondition
I loved listening to music while reading comic books. Today I have the pleasure to talk to a voice from those days -- Sebastian Bach! We talk about Bach’s lifelong love for Marvel Comics, Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man, rare key issues, comic collecting since the 1970s, MCU movies that made him cry, and his new music and tour. Tune in to our YouTube Channel to watch this video PLUS check out reviews of the latest graphic novels and collected editions! https://www.youtube.com/NearMintCondition
From the Near Mint Condition archives (and on location)! I talk to one of my favorite comic creators: Jim Starlin. He's the creator of Thanos, Gamora, Pip the Troll, The Infinity Gauntlet, Dreadstar, and so many countless stories! Starlin reflects on creator ownership, aging characters, comic book deaths, Marvel and DC experiences, and seeing his stories adapted for the MCU. (2023) Tune in to our YouTube Channel to watch this video PLUS check out reviews of the latest graphic novels and collected editions! https://www.youtube.com/NearMintCondition
Dan Watters & Alex Paknadel are here to chat with me about their respective TMNT series and to talk about their career on Batman, X-Men, Cyclops, Nightwing, and so many other comics! Tune in to our YouTube Channel to watch this video PLUS check out reviews of the latest graphic novels and collected editions! https://www.youtube.com/NearMintCondition
Comics legend Phil Hester discusses his legendary comics career — from the pages of Caliber Press to DC Comics and now IDW. We take a deep dive into his creative process working on characters like Green Arrow, Swamp Thing, Nightwing, Wonder Woman, and Daredevil. Plus: writing vs. drawing, Kevin Smith collaborations, and career-defining choices. Tune in to our YouTube Channel to watch this video PLUS check out reviews of the latest graphic novels and collected editions! https://www.youtube.com/NearMintCondition
Omar talks with comics legends Joe Pruett and Ron Marz about Negative Burn: The Anthology, Green Lantern, Silver Surfer, Witchblade, CrossGen, crowdfunding, anthologies, and the future of creator-owned comics. Tune in to our YouTube Channel to watch this video PLUS check out reviews of the latest graphic novels and collected editions! https://www.youtube.com/NearMintCondition
From the Near Mint Condition Archives! Gary Frank discusses his legendary comic career — from Marvel UK and Incredible Hulk to redefining Superman with Geoff Johns and creating the universe of Geiger and Ghost Machine. He shares insights on his creative evolution, influences like Chris Claremont, Alan Davis, and Jim Lee, and why emotional storytelling matters. (2025) Tune in to our YouTube Channel to watch this video PLUS check out reviews of the latest graphic novels and collected editions! https://www.youtube.com/NearMintCondition
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