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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!

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August 20 · 1 hr 57 min
Terry Moore Interview: Strangers in Paradise, Rachel Rising, Pandora's Box, Echo, Motor Girl
Terry Moore joins Wonder Maddie and Uncanny Omar to talk about his career in comics, the origins of hit series Strangers in Paradise and Rachel Rising, the challenges of independent publishing and crowdfunding, working on his own stories while writing for major publishers, and his latest Graphic Novel: Pandora's Box: An ECHO Story! Terry also shares his views on adult content in comics, his sometimes shocking observations of real life that influence his writing, and how he's never gotten over the death of a certain Marvel character. 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
August 14 · 59 min
Dan Panosian Interview: Dark Wolf, Fire and Ice, Punisher, Conan, and more
From the Near Mint Condition archives! Dan Panosian joins Near Mint Condition to discuss his career from Marvel and Image Comics to video games, evolving as an artist, Dark Wolf and Fire and Ice, Punisher: Marvel Knights, collaborating with Scott Snyder, upcoming Marvel projects, and the creative process behind writing, drawing, and coloring comics. (2026) 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
August 10 · 1 hr 51 min
Paul Jenkins Interview: Hellblazer, Sentry, Captain Marvel, and Origin of Wolverine
Paul Jenkins joins Near Mint Condition to discuss Hellblazer, Sentry, Wolverine Origins, Captain Marvel, Inhumans, Captain America, Spider-Man, Witchblade, and his career in comics. Jenkins shares personal stories behind his work, discusses returning to Marvel, Sentry’s future, and new projects involving Mark Buckingham, Captain Britain, Transformers, and more. 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
July 31 · 1 hr 9 min
Mark Waid Interview: Empire, Kingdom Come, Justice League, and Comic Industry Insights
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
April 13 · 12 min
Jim Starlin Interview: Marvel Cosmic Universe, Breed omnibus, and Creator Rights
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
April 6 · 1 hr
Howard Chaykin Interview: Zorro, American Flagg!, Black Kiss, Star Wars, and more
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
March 30 · 1 hr 36 min
Marc Silvestri & Matt Hawkins Interview: X-Men, Wolverine, Image Comics, Witchblade, and more
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
March 23 · 1 hr 18 min
Daredevil Season 1 (Netflix) - Is it still a masterpiece?
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
March 20 · 1 hr 27 min
J. Scott Campbell & Scott Dunbier Interview: Revisiting the 90s for Danger Girl Artist Edition
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
March 16 · 1 hr 37 min
Kelly Thompson Interview: Powerpuff Girls, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Jeff the Land Shark
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
March 14 · 1 hr 49 min
Stephen Bissette Interview: Tyrant The Ultimate Collection with Jim Rugg & Chris Stevens
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
March 12 · 59 min
Tom King Interview (Part 2): Helen of Wyndhorn and the Future of Superhero Comics
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
March 9 · 1 hr 2 min
Tom King Interview (Part 1): Batman and Mister Miracle
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
March 2 · 1 hr 46 min
Chris Condon and Kyle Starks Interview: The Return of DC Vertigo Comics in 2026!
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
February 23 · 1 hr 21 min
Rick Veitch & Tom Mandrake Interview: The Secrets of Swamp Thing 1989, plus The Spectre and more!
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
February 16 · 1 hr 51 min
Chip Zdarsky and Jim Zub Interview: Conan the Barbarian, Spider-Man, Batman, and Mad Magazine
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
February 13 · 55 min
Skottie Young Interview: Marvel Art, New X-Men, Baby Covers, and Strange Academy
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
February 9 · 27 min
Sebastian Bach Interview: Marvel Comics, Hulk, Spider-Man, Collecting Keys & Why Movies Make Him Cry
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
February 4 · 12 min
Jim Starlin Interview: Thanos, Infinity Gauntlet, Dreadstar, and the Death of Captain Marvel
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
February 3 · 1 hr 25 min
Dan Watters & Alex Paknadel Interview: TMNT Shredder, Casey Jones, Batman Dark Patterns
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

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