Omar Valdivieso

Omar Valdivieso, also known online as The Uncanny Omar, is an American YouTube creator, comics reviewer, and commentator best known as the creator and host of the YouTube channel Near Mint Condition. Through the channel, he reviews collected editions of comic books, including omnibus editions, trade paperbacks, deluxe editions, and other hardcover collections, and conducts interviews with comic book creators and publishers. Valdivieso has conducted over two hundred long-form interviews with prominent comic book creators, including Chris Claremont, Jim Starlin, Todd McFarlane, Mark Waid, and others. The channel focuses on collected editions published by companies including Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Image Comics, and Dark Horse Comics. Its programming includes reviews, release announcements, reading guides, creator interviews, and weekly livestream discussions with viewers. His videos emphasize collected editions rather than comic book speculation or investment, and frequently provide reading recommendations for new readers. In recent years, Valdivieso's collaborative partnerships with major companies like Marvel and DC have allowed him to serve as an advisor, relaying fan community requests which have influenced publisher selections for collected editions. Valdivieso also advises publishers on production-related concerns such as mapping, box size, and covers.