First, thank you for watching! Second, the following period of Bronze Age DC stuff is not my personal favorite so I haven't read that volume of Batgirl yet. I do love Batgirl so if it's still in print I might get it!
Nice review Jess. I love BTB and was glad this had the untouched Adams art. The disappointing Neal Adams retouched art and ink in his TPB is what lead me to this great channel. I've read the first half and love bronze age books. I was really bummed out that volume three was cancelled. Hopefully it's only delayed as it'd be great having the entire Batman run of BTB. One thing to notice is the back of the cover has covering BTB issues 74-106, but it's actually 74-109.
@@drderrickchua It's possible, especially with a book like this and Jim aparo. And Detective Comics Bronze, when it comes out and the Jim Aparo books that are out. A lot of those Silver Age artist collections have stuff in them that isn't collected anywhere else--yet.
Excellent review. I also just saw your vid on the Batman omnibus and how the re-inking and recoloring ruined it. I totally agree. And his Batman Odyssey was basically unreadable. Maybe because I'm an 'old' but this is why I still collect and read my silver/bronze age reader copies! Just subbed you and looking forward to more of your vids. Cheers!
A question: Do you know if there's a compilation of Superman's stories by the great Curt Swan? Here in Brazil they released one issue with an arch of the 70s. And that's all. I'd like the stories from the 50s and 60s. Thanks.
@@OmnidogsVault Oh, man. That'a a pity. Let's wait. And the funny thing they released compilations of other pencilers, but "just" forgot the greatest one.
I'm trying to decide whether I should pick up, Batman Bronze Age Omni vol 1 or vol 2.....which one has more complex storylines. I am a Neal Adams fan (aren't we all). I trust you, Omnidog
@@OmnidogsVault Thanks. I'll try to find an affordable copy. Do you know of any trades that released Batman Detective comics between issues 200 and 500???
@@Jason-ql4hs the best I can do is refer you to this Wiki article that lists the collected editions released but sadly many of them are OOP and expensive. Our best bet is DC publishing SA omnis and maybe they'll get moving now with the success of The Batman movie. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detective_Comics#Collected_editions
honestly if you want the real Adams art you will have to wait for DC to get to that era (1968-1971) in their Silver /Bronze Age batman omnis. But if you want a taste of a few stories by Adams untainted by his re-inking and recoloring, go for B and B Bronze vol 1. I personally don't care for the Neal Adams books 1-3
Here’s some of my individual issue highlights. First, Omnidog is spot on with his review. There’s a lot of classics here. The Adams stuff includes Deadman, his first notable contribution, but also #85, which has the revamped Green Arrow. I believe this precedes GL/GA #76. The House of Mystery issue is a classic, as well as some Nick Cardy drawn issues, such as 91 with Black Canary and #92 guest starring the Bat Squad. Aparo’s issues are great as well including an ensemble of guest stars for #100 and #109 guest starring the Demon. I really recommend this volume for those who want to see some gorgeous art and read a great sampling of stories from the era.
PUTTING THIS REVIEW of OMNIDOGS "REVIEWS" HERE, because I couldn't put comments (yet) on your SPECTRE WRATH OF THE SPECTRE OMNIBUS review (go figure). Before I get into that: if you haven't reviewed Vol. 2 (noticed this review was only from last year, long after volume one was published), then you should: you seem to admire Aparo's artwork (you're not that familiar with most of it, so you're no diehard fan). Volume 2 has mostly Aparo artwork. On to my comments about your so-so review of THE SPECTRE omnibus: While you did a great job showing off most of the inside of the book, unlike one of the two youtube reviews before yours, you kinda rushed through the admirable art on the dustjacket (even if you don't like the paste-up old & new art job on the cover, the back, and spine of the jacket are terrific -- _and_, DC featured some brilliant Aparo artwork on the flaps of the dustjacket (the flaps usually just feature verbiage). 1) When speaking of the stories written about the Spectre, you refer to them as science fiction. Wrong. Stories based in science are science fiction. The Spectre is centered around a vengeful spirit, which often battles supernatural entities. In literary circles, we call that fantasy. 2) When opening the book to the beginning of Adventure 431, you indicate that Russell Carley (because he got an "art continuity" credit on that issue) did some of the artwork and Jim Aparo finished it. Wrong. Aparo did ALL of his own artwork at the time. Carley also got continuity credits for art in issues 432 and 433. And he got script continuity credits in issues that came after (but not art). In the film industry, continuity peeps make sure that someone is consistent in their writing, set decorations, etc. Aparo was known to jokingly sign himself (and Skeates and Giordano) as SAG, on a couple of "Aquaman" issues around this time period (that was done for other, humorous, reasons). What Carley contributed might never be known, but it was most certainly in the arena of editorial oversight (making sure something was consistent), NOT in the arena of artistic contributions (or, I dare say, writerly). It's IMPORTANT to know about the field you are reviewing if you are gonna make comments, off-handed or otherwise. Finally (you may breath a sigh of relief): 3) You glance at the price on the back of the book and exclaim: $125! Thereby leading me to believe (and since you review on a regular basis, you can understand wy I would make this assumption), YOU got your book for free. Because you agreed to review it on RUclips (even if the review is only subpar, DC is likely happy for the publicity). I've lost track of the times I've seen knuckleheads moan and groan about the price of a novel or a book of art, or a collection of comic books. None of them taking into account the cost of editors, printers, etc. (and I know there are mark ups, I've worked with some publishers, in order to make a profit). Even worse, those self-same yobboes (I've seen more than a few comments by members of their tribe at sites like tapatalk) moan and groan about paying "so much" for collections of art stories by their "favorite" writers and/or artists, but...they have no problem suggesting those artists and writers shouldn't ask for a certain amount of money (for work that sometimes took months, years) because they don't wanna pay "so much". Nevermind that those artists and writers they revere count on the royalites as their annuity, which pays for rent, food, and medical bills (not to mention the cut that must go to support editors, printers, etc). What makes all of that complaining (yours, too) so odious is that the same whinging bunch of knucklheads would never stand for pay cuts in their salaries as plumbers, accountants, construction workers, IT workers, or whatever. But they expect it from the artists they "revere".
You are wrong. Jess doesn't get free books. He reviews these books because he TRULY LOVES COMICS. He does it for those of us who also love comics. This has to be the most pretentious, self important comment I have ever read on this channel.
@@OmnidogsVault -- I stand corrected. You pay for all your books. Doesn't negate the fact of those who complain about the cost of a book only add to the myth that books cost too much :)
@@toddweis4530 -- Todd, already replied to Jess. What part of my post do you find pretentious? The contention that knuckleheads who sit around complain about how much it costs to buy a book would scream bloody murder if they were asked to work less money?
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Finally Neal Adams original art with no "modern" colours and inks. Hope DC will publish the rest of his stuff for Batman untouched.
I'm hopeful that once we get to the end of the SA and beginning of BA Batman that it will be left untouched
Always good to see untouched Neal Adams art! Thanks for the video, I'm getting the book.
Awesome !!
Omnidog, did you like Batgirl Bronze Age Vol 2? Good job on the review. Cheers!
First, thank you for watching! Second, the following period of Bronze Age DC stuff is not my personal favorite so I haven't read that volume of Batgirl yet. I do love Batgirl so if it's still in print I might get it!
Nice review Jess. I love BTB and was glad this had the untouched Adams art. The disappointing Neal Adams retouched art and ink in his TPB is what lead me to this great channel. I've read the first half and love bronze age books. I was really bummed out that volume three was cancelled. Hopefully it's only delayed as it'd be great having the entire Batman run of BTB. One thing to notice is the back of the cover has covering BTB issues 74-106, but it's actually 74-109.
Just Mason thank you for the nice compliment and good spotting on that issue mix up!!
i love those old covers,thank you for another great video
Thank you for watching!!
How many volumes will batman bronze age take to complete?
for Brave and Bold? I'm guessing 2-3 for the Bronze age
Batman has a lot of artist-centric books. Are all of those double dips with era age books like this?
@@drderrickchua It's possible, especially with a book like this and Jim aparo. And Detective Comics Bronze, when it comes out and the Jim Aparo books that are out. A lot of those Silver Age artist collections have stuff in them that isn't collected anywhere else--yet.
Plastic Man was from Quality Comics
Da Collector Right!! Thanks!
Great lookin Omni. Been on my want list since it came out. Thanks for the overview, Jess!
sure thing! I'll be doing more of these SA and BA overviews too!
Excellent review. I also just saw your vid on the Batman omnibus and how the re-inking and recoloring ruined it. I totally agree. And his Batman Odyssey was basically unreadable. Maybe because I'm an 'old' but this is why I still collect and read my silver/bronze age reader copies! Just subbed you and looking forward to more of your vids. Cheers!
Great, thank you! I will be doing more overviews of BA and SA omnis as they come out!
Keep uploading bc I keep learning. Thanks for sharing your knowledge
so happy to hear that!!
thank you for the review, thinking about purchasing
Finally 😍💗 some DC loveeee 💗 thanks
A question: Do you know if there's a compilation of Superman's stories by the great Curt Swan? Here in Brazil they released one issue with an arch of the 70s. And that's all. I'd like the stories from the 50s and 60s. Thanks.
wow you're lucky you got one of the 70's! To my knowledge, I don't think his work has been collected like that here in the US.
@@OmnidogsVault Oh, man. That'a a pity. Let's wait. And the funny thing they released compilations of other pencilers, but "just" forgot the greatest one.
The art looks great. Thanks for the video
I'm trying to decide whether I should pick up, Batman Bronze Age Omni vol 1 or vol 2.....which one has more complex storylines. I am a Neal Adams fan (aren't we all). I trust you, Omnidog
The only one with any Neal Adams art is BB vol 1- in original form!! GET IT!
@@OmnidogsVault Thanks. I'll try to find an affordable copy. Do you know of any trades that released Batman Detective comics between issues 200 and 500???
@@Jason-ql4hs the best I can do is refer you to this Wiki article that lists the collected editions released but sadly many of them are OOP and expensive. Our best bet is DC publishing SA omnis and maybe they'll get moving now with the success of The Batman movie. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detective_Comics#Collected_editions
How much does it cost, $75 or $100?
$125 !!
Hi Omnidog I am newbie, which is better Neal Adams Book 1 or Batman Brave and the Bold Bronze Age Vol 1 ???
honestly if you want the real Adams art you will have to wait for DC to get to that era (1968-1971) in their Silver /Bronze Age batman omnis. But if you want a taste of a few stories by Adams untainted by his re-inking and recoloring, go for B and B Bronze vol 1. I personally don't care for the Neal Adams books 1-3
@@OmnidogsVault Thank you so much quick response!
@@matthewweeks319 I hope I helped!
@@OmnidogsVault absolutely!
Untouched Adams art? Don't give Mister Hollow Earth any ideas. Just saying :)
Great work Omnidog! Can you review Bronze Age Brave and Bold Omnibus vol 2 please!
so omnibus recolour inside pages?
no! it's been left alone!
But Adams can draw, all right.
Got this and vol 2 roll on vol 3 👍👍👍👍
Here’s some of my individual issue highlights. First, Omnidog is spot on with his review. There’s a lot of classics here. The Adams stuff includes Deadman, his first notable contribution, but also #85, which has the revamped Green Arrow. I believe this precedes GL/GA #76. The House of Mystery issue is a classic, as well as some Nick Cardy drawn issues, such as 91 with Black Canary and #92 guest starring the Bat Squad. Aparo’s issues are great as well including an ensemble of guest stars for #100 and #109 guest starring the Demon. I really recommend this volume for those who want to see some gorgeous art and read a great sampling of stories from the era.
excellent review!
PUTTING THIS REVIEW of OMNIDOGS "REVIEWS" HERE, because I couldn't put comments (yet) on your SPECTRE WRATH OF THE SPECTRE OMNIBUS review (go figure). Before I get into that: if you haven't reviewed Vol. 2 (noticed this review was only from last year, long after volume one was published), then you should: you seem to admire Aparo's artwork (you're not that familiar with most of it, so you're no diehard fan). Volume 2 has mostly Aparo artwork. On to my comments about your so-so review of THE SPECTRE omnibus: While you did a great job showing off most of the inside of the book, unlike one of the two youtube reviews before yours, you kinda rushed through the admirable art on the dustjacket (even if you don't like the paste-up old & new art job on the cover, the back, and spine of the jacket are terrific -- _and_, DC featured some brilliant Aparo artwork on the flaps of the dustjacket (the flaps usually just feature verbiage). 1) When speaking of the stories written about the Spectre, you refer to them as science fiction. Wrong. Stories based in science are science fiction. The Spectre is centered around a vengeful spirit, which often battles supernatural entities. In literary circles, we call that fantasy. 2) When opening the book to the beginning of Adventure 431, you indicate that Russell Carley (because he got an "art continuity" credit on that issue) did some of the artwork and Jim Aparo finished it. Wrong. Aparo did ALL of his own artwork at the time. Carley also got continuity credits for art in issues 432 and 433. And he got script continuity credits in issues that came after (but not art). In the film industry, continuity peeps make sure that someone is consistent in their writing, set decorations, etc. Aparo was known to jokingly sign himself (and Skeates and Giordano) as SAG, on a couple of "Aquaman" issues around this time period (that was done for other, humorous, reasons). What Carley contributed might never be known, but it was most certainly in the arena of editorial oversight (making sure something was consistent), NOT in the arena of artistic contributions (or, I dare say, writerly). It's IMPORTANT to know about the field you are reviewing if you are gonna make comments, off-handed or otherwise. Finally (you may breath a sigh of relief): 3) You glance at the price on the back of the book and exclaim: $125! Thereby leading me to believe (and since you review on a regular basis, you can understand wy I would make this assumption), YOU got your book for free. Because you agreed to review it on RUclips (even if the review is only subpar, DC is likely happy for the publicity). I've lost track of the times I've seen knuckleheads moan and groan about the price of a novel or a book of art, or a collection of comic books. None of them taking into account the cost of editors, printers, etc. (and I know there are mark ups, I've worked with some publishers, in order to make a profit). Even worse, those self-same yobboes (I've seen more than a few comments by members of their tribe at sites like tapatalk) moan and groan about paying "so much" for collections of art stories by their "favorite" writers and/or artists, but...they have no problem suggesting those artists and writers shouldn't ask for a certain amount of money (for work that sometimes took months, years) because they don't wanna pay "so much". Nevermind that those artists and writers they revere count on the royalites as their annuity, which pays for rent, food, and medical bills (not to mention the cut that must go to support editors, printers, etc). What makes all of that complaining (yours, too) so odious is that the same whinging bunch of knucklheads would never stand for pay cuts in their salaries as plumbers, accountants, construction workers, IT workers, or whatever. But they expect it from the artists they "revere".
D. Truett I pay for all my books.
You are wrong. Jess doesn't get free books. He reviews these books because he TRULY LOVES COMICS. He does it for those of us who also love comics. This has to be the most pretentious, self important comment I have ever read on this channel.
D. Truett: You seem very pleasant! Got a lot of time on your hands though huh?
@@OmnidogsVault -- I stand corrected. You pay for all your books. Doesn't negate the fact of those who complain about the cost of a book only add to the myth that books cost too much :)
@@toddweis4530 -- Todd, already replied to Jess. What part of my post do you find pretentious? The contention that knuckleheads who sit around complain about how much it costs to buy a book would scream bloody murder if they were asked to work less money?