You're not wrong but that show was amazing anyway, apples and oranges to me, nice to have a faithful screen adaptation but it's worse when they try to do it the same and fail
Gotham Central is without a doubt in my top 5 favorite DC stories, and my top 3 Batman stories. I think its funny that this in my top 3 Batman favs even though its not even really about Batman.
It's great because it takes the spotlight off batman and makes him a background character. gives him a new and mysterious perspective and the stories surrounding the police makes it feel more grounded. Its feels like such a fresh take on the story of batman and Gotham city.
I got this omni a while back because of a recommendation from Near Mint Condition. I wanted to read it in preparation for this review, but life got in the way. What interests me the most about this book is how it is written. Rucka writes one shift, Brubaker the other, and it comes together in what I am told is an excellent crime / street level story. I with Marvel and DC would do this kind of thing more often.
Great choice for a review. This is one of my favorite books in my entire collection for sure. Such a fresh take on the Batman universe. And I love how Rucka wrote all the day shift stories and Brubaker the night shift. Gave both squads of the GCPD a slightly different feel.
Love this book. Love the dynamic between the Dayshift and the Nightshift and all the development of these street-level characters and seeing Bat-related things from their perspective. Would make for an incredible TV mini-series.
Knew you would really enjoy this. I read it a few years ago in the four trades, flew through them. I was wondering how good a GCPD book could be without named people, but it really won me over. And to this day I have not read a story with a ending that got me so heated in the best kind of way. Made me jump to 52 asap to follow Montoya's story
Always love your reviews. I tried getting into this by reading volume 1 of the trade paperbacks. Not my cup of tea but I'm glad other people get something out of it. That's why they have 31 flavors at the ice cream store. I'm thinking GCPD might make a good movie or TV series, though.
Appreciate the spoiler warnings. I'd say it's worth saying whether you recommend it or not early on too, so someone who doesn't want spoilers can know if it's worth picking up, in your opinion. Even something as simple as "Really enjoyed this book. Some issues with binding but it's worth the read. If you don't want any spoilers you might want to dip out now", before going in depth.
that Sherlock hat, though. hahaha! This was a really fun and creative review, man! Really felt your enthusiasm, too! Real pleasure to watch, certainly entices me more to want to read GC
I'm going to pick this up. It's $65 on Amazon Prime. I only found your channel about a month ago. It is now my go-to comic channel. Love your comic and omnibus reviews, and the statue reviews are a cool bonus. Also love your production values, style and presentation. And I think I need a Geminite shirt now. Yes, I definitely do.
This was one of my favorite reads ever! Only part I didn’t like was the tie-in where all of Gotham got all mystical/magical...didn’t fit in at all. Keep up the good work Gem!
On several occasions I’ve grabbed something new from you doing a video from it. I know I’m not alone in that, it’s crazy to see the impact a “nerdy” YT channel can have on a tight community. I’m currently reading this and hellblazer rn. Thanks for the dope video!!!
Great review. I love this book. It was one of the first omnibuses I ever got and it kick-started my interest in omnibuses in general. If you want another book with a similar style, I just got done reading the Powers Omnibus by Brian Michael Bendis and would definitely recommend it. It has that same type of crime/noir aesthetic but it is much more colorful and over-the-top - in a good way though. It has some fun stories, great characters, some great humor, and Bendis does a wonderful job of exploring this world where people with superpowers are the celebrities. It is a lot of fun.
@Thomas Garrison the art in Powers is by Oeming, I think... The early Bendis' noir stuff is Jinx, Torso and Goldfish. Not read any of them myself though!
Solid read bro......I was hold up from knee surgery over the Christmas Holidays and knocked this out in a few days because I enjoyed it so much. I would say it was more akin to Homicide: Life on The Street than any Law and Order series, but whatever......excellent book.
We need a updated look of ur whole fire ass collection of ur marvel figures my dude. Your collection shuts down anyone's shit, I fuckin love ur damn collection no homo
I just got about half the series in a liquidation box i bought. And i am loving the issues so much! Gonna have to pick up the book to get the full series so i can read!!
That hat is kinda fresh...i had this but i couldn't get into it because of the art style so I ended up selling it. Now you've got me thinking I should pick it back up.
Man, I really dug this series, only have a few issues left to complete. Like you said, just enough Batman and his enemies to make you remember this is Gotham...great video, Gem Mint!
Sweet hearing a rave review about Gotham Central. Entertaining video. I just picked up this book last month since I got it cheap through an online discount sale. Not quite on the whale list yet but getting there. It was one of the last ones on my list but it's looking like it might be one I enjoy the most.
The Law and Order comparison is good, but it's actually much more in line with Homicide: Life on the Streets . . . if you haven't ever seen that show and you liked this book, definitely search it out and watch it. That show had a huge influence on the writing of this book, especially the Brubaker parts. Great review Gem!
I have this complete run. My brother gave it to me when it came out. I really liked how grounded the stories were. This title needs to exist now as an ongoing. This book might have been the inspiration behind the Gotham TV show.
Never read it but i am definitely getting it now. Thanks man might try and get it in paperback. I wanted to ask did you do the Spider-Man wedding, carnage single issue giveaway yet.
My LCS has TPBs of this. Gotham Central also inspired Gotham TV series before the tie-in comic. May look into the TPBs n Omni. Rucka really made the GCPD stand out. Reminds me of LOTDK: Prey, when Bats first met Dr. Hugo Strange who frames him. GCPD, Bullock chase Bats while Gordon helps him clear his name.
This kinda reminds me of the t.v. Show Gotham in a way. Because they really don’t have a Batman yet because Bruce Wayne is still a kid so basically you are with the GCPD throughout the t.v show. But honestly I loved the tv show so might have to look into reading this bad boy👍 awesome review 🤙
Is there a chance for Batman adventures omnibus? That will collect Batman adventures vol. 1-4, Batman and Robin adventures vol. 1-3, Batman Mad Love by Paul Dini and Kelley Puckett
@@GemMintCollectibles Yeah I know. That omnibus will not have Batman animated adventures. It will have: Batman #685 (1940-), Batman Annual #1 (2016-), Batman Black and White #3 (2013-), Batman: Gotham Knights #14 (2000-), Batman: Streets of Gotham #1-4, #7, #10-14, #16-21, DCU Holiday Special #1, Detective Comics #821-824, #826-828, #831, #833-834, #837-841, #843-850, #852, #1000 1056 pages :)
@@SolidK9 I really enjoyed it. It gives some spotlight to fairly background characters like Renee's. I think there's a new printing of that omnibus coming too
Fuck Yeahh G-Man this made me want to go on a new hunt. I like to collect single issues but I'm kinda thinking of trying out the omnibus on this one. It seems like a very interesting story. By the way PACK THAT SHIT G! Puff Puff Pass 💨🌳 Stay Blessed P.S can you do a video on She-Hulk?
Gem Mint: "I loved how develop was Renee Montoya in this book that it makes me dislike the Birds of Prey movie even more." We're just peeing over that already desecrated corpse 😆 Makes me happy he acknowledges the movie SUCKED which are my thoughts exactly
Read this, loved it, haven't picked it up yet... If this goes OOP because of this review, I'll be honest: I'm gonna be pissed at you AND at my own sense of procrastination. Possibly not in that order... ;)
Great video gem 💎! I don’t own any of omnibus of my own yet but every video I see you post makes me want some lol! I do have my eye on an average omnibus on Facebook market place is a $100 worth it?
So happy you read this. This is what that damn Gotham TV should have been.
...Oh God, I frequently grab random people in the street, shake them violently, and scream this in their faces.
@@nisus8 I think I died from laughter when I saw young Bruce Wayne in his gimp suit and never continued with the show. I stayed for way too long lmao
You're not wrong but that show was amazing anyway, apples and oranges to me, nice to have a faithful screen adaptation but it's worse when they try to do it the same and fail
Best Batman omnibus on the market for me. The 'realistic' take feels in line with Batman Year One
Gotham Central is without a doubt in my top 5 favorite DC stories, and my top 3 Batman stories. I think its funny that this in my top 3 Batman favs even though its not even really about Batman.
It's great because it takes the spotlight off batman and makes him a background character. gives him a new and mysterious perspective and the stories surrounding the police makes it feel more grounded. Its feels like such a fresh take on the story of batman and Gotham city.
I got this omni a while back because of a recommendation from Near Mint Condition. I wanted to read it in preparation for this review, but life got in the way. What interests me the most about this book is how it is written. Rucka writes one shift, Brubaker the other, and it comes together in what I am told is an excellent crime / street level story. I with Marvel and DC would do this kind of thing more often.
I loved batman's role in this. Very mysterious and intimidating.
Great choice for a review. This is one of my favorite books in my entire collection for sure.
Such a fresh take on the Batman universe. And I love how Rucka wrote all the day shift stories and Brubaker the night shift. Gave both squads of the GCPD a slightly different feel.
Love this book. Love the dynamic between the Dayshift and the Nightshift and all the development of these street-level characters and seeing Bat-related things from their perspective. Would make for an incredible TV mini-series.
The greatest monthly Batman series ever produced. Gritty, urban, and realistic as hell.
Knew you would really enjoy this. I read it a few years ago in the four trades, flew through them. I was wondering how good a GCPD book could be without named people, but it really won me over. And to this day I have not read a story with a ending that got me so heated in the best kind of way. Made me jump to 52 asap to follow Montoya's story
Always love your reviews. I tried getting into this by reading volume 1 of the trade paperbacks. Not my cup of tea but I'm glad other people get something out of it. That's why they have 31 flavors at the ice cream store.
I'm thinking GCPD might make a good movie or TV series, though.
this is what the Gotham show should have been...not with Bruce as a kid
@@GemMintCollectibles agreed, the whole bruce as a kid thing really turned me off the show. Also the show is a bit campy which I hate.
One of favorite Bat Books! Must read IMO
Appreciate the spoiler warnings. I'd say it's worth saying whether you recommend it or not early on too, so someone who doesn't want spoilers can know if it's worth picking up, in your opinion. Even something as simple as "Really enjoyed this book. Some issues with binding but it's worth the read. If you don't want any spoilers you might want to dip out now", before going in depth.
that Sherlock hat, though. hahaha! This was a really fun and creative review, man! Really felt your enthusiasm, too! Real pleasure to watch, certainly entices me more to want to read GC
I'm going to pick this up. It's $65 on Amazon Prime. I only found your channel about a month ago. It is now my go-to comic channel. Love your comic and omnibus reviews, and the statue reviews are a cool bonus. Also love your production values, style and presentation. And I think I need a Geminite shirt now. Yes, I definitely do.
I love "Criminal" by Brubaker too...grear run down of these book man. Good job sir
This was one of my favorite reads ever! Only part I didn’t like was the tie-in where all of Gotham got all mystical/magical...didn’t fit in at all. Keep up the good work Gem!
Batman and DC comics have always been favorites of mine. Sounds like I've got another Omni to put on the list after your review of it.
Thanks, Gem Mint.
I’ve never heard of this, Ed Brubaker definitely knows how to write a story though.
On several occasions I’ve grabbed something new from you doing a video from it. I know I’m not alone in that, it’s crazy to see the impact a “nerdy” YT channel can have on a tight community. I’m currently reading this and hellblazer rn. Thanks for the dope video!!!
This is one of the books I will never sell. Happy you finally read it.
I got this book for 30 bucks shipped 3 yrs ago.
awesome review man! you gotta read geoff johns,JSA,GREEN LANTERN,James Robinson Starman,would LOVE to see you read and review those!
Great review. I love this book. It was one of the first omnibuses I ever got and it kick-started my interest in omnibuses in general. If you want another book with a similar style, I just got done reading the Powers Omnibus by Brian Michael Bendis and would definitely recommend it. It has that same type of crime/noir aesthetic but it is much more colorful and over-the-top - in a good way though. It has some fun stories, great characters, some great humor, and Bendis does a wonderful job of exploring this world where people with superpowers are the celebrities. It is a lot of fun.
Powers is awesome!
@Thomas Garrison the art in Powers is by Oeming, I think...
The early Bendis' noir stuff is Jinx, Torso and Goldfish. Not read any of them myself though!
Been meaning to grab this. Glad you loved it. Should really raise priority on it even if I'm not big on DC. Rucka and Brubaker are aweasome.
Damn Gem!, I'm skint at the moment but you've made me gotta pick this up!, Great review, really sold me on it! Great work bud, keep it up!👍
After Thor, I'm gonna jump into this, thanks!
renee montoya is rosario dawson. she hulk is rosario dawson. i could go on but you get the point.
Great Review. I'm from Germany and lik your Videos. I thing I'm going to buy this one, I love the idea of grounded criminal cases.
Good choice for review. DC great one.
Solid read bro......I was hold up from knee surgery over the Christmas Holidays and knocked this out in a few days because I enjoyed it so much. I would say it was more akin to Homicide: Life on The Street than any Law and Order series, but whatever......excellent book.
Thanks for the recommendation!! Just placed my order for it now!!
Up there looking like Gem Mint Holmes. That magnifying glass content is top notch!
We need a updated look of ur whole fire ass collection of ur marvel figures my dude. Your collection shuts down anyone's shit, I fuckin love ur damn collection no homo
Not sure if I should double dip on this one. I have about 20% of run in trades.
What I read was excellent.
Gem that thumbnail made my day 😂
Idk why I find it so funny, keep up the great work man. Love the vids
I just got about half the series in a liquidation box i bought. And i am loving the issues so much! Gonna have to pick up the book to get the full series so i can read!!
Excellent as usual!
I really need more DC. I'm just too attached to the Marvel characters and there's sooo much to read lol. Great video. I want this book now.
That hat is kinda fresh...i had this but i couldn't get into it because of the art style so I ended up selling it. Now you've got me thinking I should pick it back up.
Everyone’s talking about mr freezes storyline … bro mad hatter had the BEST side story
Man, I really dug this series, only have a few issues left to complete. Like you said, just enough Batman and his enemies to make you remember this is Gotham...great video, Gem Mint!
Epic thumbnail 😂🕵️♂️💎 !
This is the wire set in Gotham
Yo dude. Very impressed with your hard work. I was there after you had gotten started and now your better than ever...
thanks!
that sherlock hat though
Sweet hearing a rave review about Gotham Central. Entertaining video. I just picked up this book last month since I got it cheap through an online discount sale. Not quite on the whale list yet but getting there. It was one of the last ones on my list but it's looking like it might be one I enjoy the most.
The Law and Order comparison is good, but it's actually much more in line with Homicide: Life on the Streets . . . if you haven't ever seen that show and you liked this book, definitely search it out and watch it. That show had a huge influence on the writing of this book, especially the Brubaker parts.
Great review Gem!
@Kev Young vaguely. . I'll have to look it up
The Whole Crime Theme of the Book is Awesome great vid Gem keep it up
I have this complete run. My brother gave it to me when it came out. I really liked how grounded the stories were. This title needs to exist now as an ongoing.
This book might have been the inspiration behind the Gotham TV show.
No the NEW gotham HBO max show.
I’m about halfway through this. It’s so good!
Ordered this one right after the review. Great stuff
Yes yes yes I’ve been waiting for this one great vid gem 💎
Never read it but i am definitely getting it now. Thanks man might try and get it in paperback.
I wanted to ask did you do the Spider-Man wedding, carnage single issue giveaway yet.
Awesome review and I’m glad you enjoyed it
missed to show and comment on edition extras
it is unbelievable, but the 4 Brazilian editions have more extras, hahaaha, my god
Another great vid bro, stay minty, peace
My LCS has TPBs of this. Gotham Central also inspired Gotham TV series before the tie-in comic. May look into the TPBs n Omni. Rucka really made the GCPD stand out. Reminds me of LOTDK: Prey, when Bats first met Dr. Hugo Strange who frames him. GCPD, Bullock chase Bats while Gordon helps him clear his name.
Gotta peep that
This kinda reminds me of the t.v. Show Gotham in a way. Because they really don’t have a Batman yet because Bruce Wayne is still a kid so basically you are with the GCPD throughout the t.v show. But honestly I loved the tv show so might have to look into reading this bad boy👍 awesome review 🤙
Now I’m really excited to read this
Detective Gembo is on the case!!!!🕵🏻♂️
For a second there when I saw your video thumbnail I thought you were going to do a Detective Conan review 💔.
Can’t wait to buy the 2022 edition. Shame I have to wait until April :/
Are u planning in seeing bloodshot? And thanx for this review now I know what my next Omni pick up is
Is there a chance for Batman adventures omnibus? That will collect Batman adventures vol. 1-4, Batman and Robin adventures vol. 1-3, Batman Mad Love by Paul Dini and Kelley Puckett
there is a batman by paul dini omnibus coming out...not sure what it collects though
@@GemMintCollectibles
Yeah I know. That omnibus will not have Batman animated adventures.
It will have: Batman #685 (1940-), Batman Annual #1 (2016-), Batman Black and White #3 (2013-), Batman: Gotham Knights #14 (2000-), Batman: Streets of Gotham #1-4, #7, #10-14, #16-21, DCU Holiday Special #1, Detective Comics #821-824, #826-828, #831, #833-834, #837-841, #843-850, #852, #1000
1056 pages :)
I would love a Batman Adventures omni - Dini, Templeton, Parobeck made some brilliant comics that were my childhood comics!
Hey, did you see any of the gameplay footage of Spawn in, MK11? I think a cool video would be your thoughts on that. :D
Great timing I was just debating getting this book.
Renee Montoya has been around atleast since the 90s Batman cartoon. Not sure if she was in the comics before that thpugh
i want to pick this up.
Looks a lot like Aja artwork (Hawkeye, Iron Fist). Sounds like a good story.
So glad I picked this one up
Oh man love Gotham Central.
GREAT review. THANKS!
Did you say what’s up gum shoes? 😂😂😂
Great review! Loving the props :)
Good read
Awesome review Gem!
Sounds like a great story, thnx for the review
Just ordered that shit right now!
Detective Gem Mint
Dope book!
Interesting. Picked up the 1st 2 graphic novels. So much to read, so little time.
Great DC review.
Loved this review!
If you're looking for more Renee Montoya, check out the 52 omnibus, some more good development for her character
@@SolidK9 no, it was a series actually called "52". It went weekly for a year (52 issues)
If you google just "52 omnibus" you'll see the one.
@@SolidK9 I really enjoyed it. It gives some spotlight to fairly background characters like Renee's. I think there's a new printing of that omnibus coming too
I remember Renee Montoya from Batman TAS
Looks like an interesting read.
Hadn’t seen this one when doing the rounds but I will from now on 👍
Fuck Yeahh G-Man this made me want to go on a new hunt. I like to collect single issues but I'm kinda thinking of trying out the omnibus on this one. It seems like a very interesting story. By the way PACK THAT SHIT G! Puff Puff Pass 💨🌳 Stay Blessed P.S can you do a video on She-Hulk?
I really need to get this book, looks my kind of story 🤗
Nice vid gem will you be doing another omnibus viewer vote after this
im gonna knock off some of the other ones from the video first
I’ll try to get this book seems very interesting
Nice
Does this also include the batman chronicals #16 and detective comics #747 tie ins?
Isn't Corrigan the spectre
that sounds familiar...havent read much with Spectre. Just infinite crisis i think
I just ordered it! I had it in my wishlist for a while, but just pulled the trigger after watching your review.
Gem Mint: "I loved how develop was Renee Montoya in this book that it makes me dislike the Birds of Prey movie even more."
We're just peeing over that already desecrated corpse 😆 Makes me happy he acknowledges the movie SUCKED which are my thoughts exactly
Read this, loved it, haven't picked it up yet... If this goes OOP because of this review, I'll be honest: I'm gonna be pissed at you AND at my own sense of procrastination. Possibly not in that order... ;)
lol
Great video gem 💎! I don’t own any of omnibus of my own yet but every video I see you post makes me want some lol! I do have my eye on an average omnibus on Facebook market place is a $100 worth it?
theyre cheaper on instocktrades.com
Gem Mint Collectibles OK great thanks for the tip bro !! 😀
love the props haha
LOLOLOL that costume 🤣🤣🤣