Too Much Coffee Man Omnibus

Too Much Coffee Man #1-4

by Shannon Wheeler

Shannon Wheeler was once just another ambitious cartoonist with some big ideas (and some small ones, too), a wicked sense of humor, a questioning spirit, and a coffee jones the size of a tanker truck. Who would have ever guessed that ten years later, he would have multiple volumes of critically acclaimed cartoons under his belt and a rich, satisfying career? The Too Much Coffee Man Omnibus gathers all of the cartoons from four hilarious volumes of work, bringing together all of Wheeler's signature satire and sweetness in one convenient package. Essential for Too Much Coffee Man fans, and sure to convert new ones!

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Fiction, Comics Manga, Humor

536 pages, Paperback

First published July 22, 2009

Reviews

[Nicolo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a hefty volume, and I got it at a bargain too. Although the condition of the book left something to be desired, I figured I was going to entertained by it; given that I've heard so much about this indie title that got big.

The entertainment value cannot be denied. This is some good and funny stuff. As an omnibus that collects the breadth of Shannon Wheeler's work on his signature character, it provides a front side seat at the development of his art. Too Much Coffee Man started as an absurd strip and Wheeler grew in confidence with his skill in storytelling, became biting and on the spot social and political commentary.

This omnibus may not be everyone; in fact, for me, it bordered on the fringes of my interest on the sequential art-form. Still, I enjoyed it enough to give it four stars.

[Rick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Originally published as a mini-comic to promote Wheeler's initial strip collection Children With Glue , Too Much Coffee Man proved to be an instant success, spawning a pop culture phenomenon with a newspaper syndicated strip, a regularly produced comic book, magazine, five collections, an animated Converse commercial, merchandising paraphernalia galore (mugs, coffee, t-shirts, and toilet paper!) and even an opera. The Too Much Coffee Man Omnibus collects the five previously published Dark Horse volumes (Parade of Tirade, Guide for the Perplexed, Amusing Musings, How to Be Happy, and Screw Heaven, When I Die I'm Going To Mars) and unpublished Too Much Coffee Man stories in a handsome oversized production. Far more than just tales of an iconic slacker, the Too Much Coffee Man strips, as with all of Wheeler's works, supplies humorous and insightful observations on relationships, politics, and society.

[Erik · Rating 4 out of 5]

How is it possible I never reviewed this book? I read it years ago and loved it. Of course, it helps that I got Shannon to autograph my book and draw TMCM in it when I met him at Wordstock in Portland, OR a very long time ago. Still, even without his handiwork, the book is amazing. Heavy, yes, and very hard to hold up after a few hours, and floppy as hell (waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Such a whiner), but amazing.

[Logan Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

There's a lot of coffee jokes in here (and they're great) but also there's even more stinging-ly apt reflections on anxiety and that very specific sort of worry that humans experience because they're aware of the world. But it's a nice blend (ha ha! Coffee joke!)

[Louise]

Hmm maybe i should have read some of this before buying the omnibus... Not for me.

[David James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny stuff, especially when TMCM proves God is an atheist. Hard to get more existential than that.

[Leland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading in one sitting leaves you feeling like you drank too much coffee, but still you are looking forward to another hot jitter-filled cup.