The Humans: Omnibus Volume 1 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781941250686)

Tom Neely is an artist based in Los Angeles, known for his work as the illustrator of the New York Times bestseller The Last Book On The Left. Before that, he gained recognition for his own creations, including the cult-hit indie comic Henry & Glenn Forever and the Image Comics series The Humans, which he co-created with Keenan Marshall Keller. Neely's artwork has been showcased in galleries, magazines, and literary journals, as well as on album covers and posters for bands such as Isis, Melvins, Groovie Ghoulies, Wolves in the Throne Room, Green Day, and John Carpenter. In 2017, he designed and illustrated the branding and merchandise line for the Psycho Las Vegas festival. His debut graphic novel, The Blot, earned him an Ignatz Award and was featured on several "Best of 2007" lists, along with being recognized in The Comics Journal's Best Graphic Novels of the Decade (2000-2010). Neely has authored the Melvins comic book Your Disease Spread Quick and a collection of comic strip poems titled Brilliantly Ham-Fisted, followed by his second graphic novel, The Wolf. In 2012, he collaborated with Roger Langridge on a Popeye series for IDW, and in 2019, he returned to write and illustrate his own Popeye's Cartoon Club Sunday strip for King Features Syndicate. He also published another collection of comic strip poems, Unfinished..., with Silver Sprocket in 2017. Since 2013, Neely has primarily focused on expanding the world of The Humans alongside his comics partner and co-creator, Keenan Marshall Keller.

Keenan Marshall Keller is a Los Angeles-based comics creator and writer, best known for co-creating The Humans comic book series with artist Tom Neely. Originaly, published by Image Comics, The Humans is a gritty, '70s-inspired exploitation comic about a gang of anthropomorphic apes in an alternate universe where they dominate as a biker gang, blending elements of Planet of the Apes with biker and punk aesthetics. Keller's work on the series, which began with a self-published issue #0 in 2014, draws heavily from his love of exploitation films, genre storytelling, and counterculture vibes. He has also contributed to other projects like Galactic Breakdown and is currently working with Neely on a sequel series titled The Jungle, published by Uncivilized Books. Keller's storytelling is noted for its raw, unapologetic energy, often incorporating themes of violence, camaraderie, and rebellion, complemented by a curated soundtrack featuring garage rock and punk influences. He is described as a collaborative creator, working closely with Neely and colorist Kristina Collantes to bring the vivid, chaotic world of The Humans to life.