I just watched the entire interview again and have to say that the part where he talks about why he doesn't raise his comic price is a big reason I like him even more now.
Same, Have went back to this interview a few times, and much respect on keeping price over the years. I would not blink paying 3.99 for spawn monthly, and this just shows how great Todd is. I pretty much rage every time Marvel take out a 7.99, 8.99, 9.99 issue in the middle of a run I am collecting.. LOL! :D Greetings from Scotland :D
Just a genuine artist and human. Love how he says he keeps the prices low because he can put food on the table. At a net worth of 300 million that’s pretty humble. Love this guy
This interview was fantastic! Todd is always entertaining, but this one was extra special. The insights, the stories... I could have watched several more hours of this!
awesome interview such a passionate and humble creator. I always think of him as Spawn, and forget about all his other contributions at Marvel and DC. Really awesome how he just hits up random “undiscovered” artists for cover art.
I really enjoyed the interview and to me it was like getting to meet the man in person ( which i am sure will never happen ) loved listening to what he had to say and the excitement in his voice on comics and the opportunity he has for all intrested people
This is cool. For someone who knew nothing about Mr. McFarlane, I thank the two of you for this bit of history. (On a side note, a friend of mine who was a big McFarlane fan gave me his Marvel and independent comics collection, about 4,500 comics from the early 80's until 1993. So now as I sit to read through the McFarlane issues, I think that I will have more of appreciation of them. At the time, my friend collected Marvel while I was mainly into DC)
I will never understand why people don’t like Todd. Yes he’s eccentric in his own way and hates being told what to do, but look how much he stands for the community!
He's the kinda guy you want to go to breakfast with on a weekday at your favourite diner, just for the stories. The two of you together, that's more like, "LET'S GET BRUNCH!"
WOW...JUST WOW! This amazing! The entire video was fantastic, but the last minute and a half was about as inspirational as it gets. Todd McFarland is a true comic book legend and OG comic book GEEK! Tom, I want to thank you for everything you do. I stumbled upon your videos by accident and got fired up about comics again. You and ALL your crew do an amazing job! Love and respect from TN!
I remember as a kid my grandma bought me every single issue of Infinity Inc at a garage sale. I had no idea what it was; never heard of it. I saw it said drawn by Todd Mcfarlane. I looked at Infinity’s art and then back to my Todd Spider-Man. I was like, “Hmm...I guess there was another guy making comics with the same name.” Haha Two completely different Todd’s in the industry was true, but just one was later on in his artistic style. I couldn’t tell.
Hot damn what an interview! I've recently come across your content, and I love the passion u put into everything. I used to collect Spawn everything yrs ago, still consider myself a fan, and you're reigniting my passion for comics 20+ yrs after I paused (notice I'm not saying "stopped") collecting. And now I came across this Todd interview and I couldn't be more hyped. Thanks for all u do ComicTom!
I met Todd in 2010 in San Diego comic con and he was not what I thought. He was kind, he was appreciative of his fan base and seemed genuine. This cemented to me that he was one of the greats......always nice to see someone who achieves such success is down to earth.
I know this is 2 years old now but this is the most entertaining interview I’ve seen in awhile . It’s awesome he will never renumber or restart spawn issue numbers . Imagine if amazing Spider-Man did that .
Definitely one of my favorite Toddfather interviews I've seen in a while, dropping that Infinity Inc history is great. His enthusiasm is truly contagious, as is yours Tom!
“We had to...for the survival of the industry...we are all bonded together...not the time to be greedy...you just do it for the community...the big boys should have done more...”. #McFarlanefanforlife
What wonderfull nice persons todd and tom are! Thank u todd for every issue spawn and ur love for the medium and the communitiy! Thank u Tom for such a personal interview! Shot outs from germany from a spawn fan since number 1.
I don't care what some people may say when Spawn comics go to $3.99. I know I will say "Thank you, Todd", thank you for supporting us fans, like myself, who struggled in life. We honestly appreciate that consideration and sincerely are grateful for it. It's truly a blessing for us fans,that the man who revolutionized comics, still remembers what it was like to cherish every book and know how much of an impact that could have on everyone forever. Thank you Todd, I truly am grateful for every issue and everything you've done to get me and my family through the worst of times, which in turn, now are the best of times. Spawn Eternal.
Todd mcfarlane is a true gem . His books are going to be worth millions when he passes I hope he lives until he’s 100 though doing what he loves . He’s not a greedy man that’s something I always knew and he even said 26:00 greed it a bad thing
For me getting back into spawn after years was the compendium. Marvel and DC charge hundreds for omnibus, Todd charged 50 for 50 issues. Love them, and it's a brilliant marketing move.
Around Halloween, i got back into comics, horror specially, at a Halloween party at my friends house he gifted me a spawn issue 301 , n man have i missed spawn, now im reading spawn again, as well as king spawn, and today im picking up my first issue of scorched
😄Hahahahahaha❗️❗️❗️ Goddamn, this was one of the most enjoyable interviews with The Todd Father that I've ever listened to...🤘🏼 This man is The GOAT...💯✔️
Talented designer, seems to me, with this only time I've come across him. I never read the material or actually have seen any of these comics previously, but, in this cursory look, I can see an exceptional ability to capture shape, color, positive and negative space in an exceptionally vivid fresh way. As far as comics' numbering: The interest in early issues stems from not just the item itself (the art and story) but how those relate to and manifest the times of its creation. How innovative (and/or not) was it AT THE TIME of its creation. Did it foreshadow things yet to come, and, as such, can be regarded as prophetic/visionary? How much of the times are present in the books' present? These things and considerations like it confer added value and historical interest and significance, above and beyond a bare look at the art minus wider context, meaning just in and of itself. Plus: We tend to value things that have survived the ravages and tests of time. We value objects---especially fragile objects, things like pottery, paintings and handwritten pages, etc etc, from ages past. They are samples---sometimes the only things left---from a previous time, and thus are venerated for that fact. Comics are particularly frail things, somewhat like graphic vapor, fleetingly here, then gone. To be able to grab that fleeting fragile thing that was 'in the air" and preserve it for, hopefully, "all" time is a passion of human nature, a way to keep that piece of history breathing life into the lives of those who come later.
My personal grail is amazing Spider-Man 318. I’ve lost them or sold them but I’ve always picked up one to always have. Even after I sold my collection I still picked up another one lol
45:00 I have to admit it the changing of Spiderman's costume was a kick in my comic kid nuts back in the day. I was not a fan. I was 13 . I was offended and it took a while to finally accept it. Not to say there were not a lot of great books created in this costume and that the costume didnt have a unique quality of its own. I was collecting many of them. Amazing, Spectacular and then Web of Spiderman before Todd showed up. And actually I never really thought about it at the time because I wasnt really interested in who was coming up with ideas and making decisions, but the truth was Todd was acually responsible to a large degree for bringing back the old spidey costume.
Tom, bravo. I was worried as a fan boy how you would do in drawing out Todd's insights. McFarland is my favorite artist. Has been for decades. That said, this was an incredible interview period. You kept your composure throughout the entire interview while you were smiling ear to ear. I couldn't turn it off. I was all in on your direction of the interview. Top shelf interview, my friend. So much insight is revealed .
I just watched the entire interview again and have to say that the part where he talks about why he doesn't raise his comic price is a big reason I like him even more now.
Exactly what I commented
Same, Have went back to this interview a few times, and much respect on keeping price over the years. I would not blink paying 3.99 for spawn monthly, and this just shows how great Todd is. I pretty much rage every time Marvel take out a 7.99, 8.99, 9.99 issue in the middle of a run I am collecting.. LOL! :D Greetings from Scotland :D
*”Why would I say THANK YOU, by raising the price to them?”* - tha god Todd
One of the very best interviews I’ve ever watched
✊🙏💪
My favorite comic book artists ever of all time. This man is a big reason I started collecting comics.
That is why he is the Todd Father he cares about the comic community.
Just a genuine artist and human. Love how he says he keeps the prices low because he can put food on the table. At a net worth of 300 million that’s pretty humble. Love this guy
For such an incredible artistic mind, Todd has an otherworldly ability to talk and sell ideas.
What a purely amazing person Todd McFalane is. I’ve always loved his work, but listening to him talk is just AWESOME!
This interview was fantastic! Todd is always entertaining, but this one was extra special. The insights, the stories... I could have watched several more hours of this!
Next chat is coming soon!! Next week gonna be 🔥🔥🔥
Yeah, I was sad when it ended. Looking forward to part two!
awesome interview such a passionate and humble creator. I always think of him as Spawn, and forget about all his other contributions at Marvel and DC. Really awesome how he just hits up random “undiscovered” artists for cover art.
AWESOME INTERVIEW!! Todd McFarlane is truly the BEST! Great interview, ComicTom101! You WERE geeking, as was I.
Damn right!
Loved this interview! Excited for the new one.
Todd clearly is passionate about the comic community.
So many great stories from him. He is so inspiriational and still cares about comic community. Glad to hear Spawn is going through a renaissance.
Imagine getting some of Todd's first work after he knocks on your door and says, "Hi, I'm Todd, here's a comic book." Damn.
2nd time watching the Toddfather....great artist ...changed comics...like you changed you tube😎
This was an epic interview. Amazing work dude!
This is such a great interview, Tom. So easy to watch and the manner and passion in how you both speak is so enjoyable.
I really enjoyed the interview and to me it was like getting to meet the man in person ( which i am sure will never happen ) loved listening to what he had to say and the excitement in his voice on comics and the opportunity he has for all intrested people
Every time I see/hear Todd, I hear him as Rob liefeld doing his Todd impression.
todd is a fellow canadian. his humility, modesty, and lack of greed are canadian characteristics.
This is cool. For someone who knew nothing about Mr. McFarlane, I thank the two of you for this bit of history.
(On a side note, a friend of mine who was a big McFarlane fan gave me his Marvel and independent comics collection, about 4,500 comics from the early 80's until 1993. So now as I sit to read through the McFarlane issues, I think that I will have more of appreciation of them. At the time, my friend collected Marvel while I was mainly into DC)
Great interview! Really enjoyed this.
Todd is the man!!!
I will never understand why people don’t like Todd. Yes he’s eccentric in his own way and hates being told what to do, but look how much he stands for the community!
I think in his younger years he was a little more of a handful. He's aged gracefully. I enjoy him regardless
The type of people who don't like McFarlane are the miserable type who hate anyone successful.
He's the kinda guy you want to go to breakfast with on a weekday at your favourite diner, just for the stories. The two of you together, that's more like, "LET'S GET BRUNCH!"
Great interview!
Thank you so much for this wholesome interview with Todd McFarlane. He’s genuinely an awesome human being. Who would’ve thought?
Very insightful and inspiring. Thanks Todd and Tom.
This made may shitty week so much better! Great interview.
WOW...JUST WOW! This amazing! The entire video was fantastic, but the last minute and a half was about as inspirational as it gets. Todd McFarland is a true comic book legend and OG comic book GEEK! Tom, I want to thank you for everything you do. I stumbled upon your videos by accident and got fired up about comics again. You and ALL your crew do an amazing job! Love and respect from TN!
Todd McFarlane is the man!
Found this on yt recc and I gotta say, best thing I have watched in a while. Thanks.
This was a great interview Tom. I could listen to Todd McFarlane talk and tell stories all day!
I remember as a kid my grandma bought me every single issue of Infinity Inc at a garage sale. I had no idea what it was; never heard of it. I saw it said drawn by Todd Mcfarlane. I looked at Infinity’s art and then back to my Todd Spider-Man. I was like, “Hmm...I guess there was another guy making comics with the same name.” Haha Two completely different Todd’s in the industry was true, but just one was later on in his artistic style. I couldn’t tell.
Hot damn what an interview! I've recently come across your content, and I love the passion u put into everything. I used to collect Spawn everything yrs ago, still consider myself a fan, and you're reigniting my passion for comics 20+ yrs after I paused (notice I'm not saying "stopped") collecting. And now I came across this Todd interview and I couldn't be more hyped. Thanks for all u do ComicTom!
Absolutely LOVED watching this again, all in one sitting this time
I met Todd in 2010 in San Diego comic con and he was not what I thought. He was kind, he was appreciative of his fan base and seemed genuine. This cemented to me that he was one of the greats......always nice to see someone who achieves such success is down to earth.
WOW! the intro question/comments was no joke. boom!!!
One of the best Artist out there ...And this is why im a collector of spawn series
really good interview kudos Tom!
Is this the 6 part interview from earlier this year? Love Todd so much
Yes, just the full version. Next week he’s back and we have a fresh new podcast for ya!
@@ComicTom101 Awesome can’t wait!!
Wow! This was an awesome interview!! Best one I have seen to date.
Thank you Tom and Todd! That was awesome!
Saw the new swamp thing you putting out Toddy. Looks great 👍❤️🎃
Great interview, excellent work.
Live these, always learn a lot! Thank you both! 🍻
The ToddFather!!! Can’t wait for next week bro!!!
great interview, Tom!
That was an excellent interview and some incredible words of encouragement at the end.
I know this is 2 years old now but this is the most entertaining interview I’ve seen in awhile . It’s awesome he will never renumber or restart spawn issue numbers . Imagine if amazing Spider-Man did that .
Hands down best comic interview. He is the king such a humble good dude.
Jack kirby is the one and only king of comics.
@@angelvalle9963 oh stop
This in the only podcast i can watch all day love your podcast 🤟
Thank you for this! Very well done. I appreciate everything you do
Definitely one of my favorite Toddfather interviews I've seen in a while, dropping that Infinity Inc history is great. His enthusiasm is truly contagious, as is yours Tom!
This is an example of a great man, what an excellent interview
Great video I think I’m going to definitely get back into spawn comics after this video!
Awesome interview with my favourite comic artist. The greatest IMO
Great podcast! Love the Todd Father!
Not a big spawn fan, but Todd is awesome.
“We had to...for the survival of the industry...we are all bonded together...not the time to be greedy...you just do it for the community...the big boys should have done more...”. #McFarlanefanforlife
What wonderfull nice persons todd and tom are! Thank u todd for every issue spawn and ur love for the medium and the communitiy! Thank u Tom for such a personal interview! Shot outs from germany from a spawn fan since number 1.
Wow this is hella a coincidence I recently subscribed to you for your interviews with Todd cause I recently started reading spawn
WOW AMZING INTERVIEW
I don't care what some people may say when Spawn comics go to $3.99. I know I will say "Thank you, Todd", thank you for supporting us fans, like myself, who struggled in life. We honestly appreciate that consideration and sincerely are grateful for it. It's truly a blessing for us fans,that the man who revolutionized comics, still remembers what it was like to cherish every book and know how much of an impact that could have on everyone forever. Thank you Todd, I truly am grateful for every issue and everything you've done to get me and my family through the worst of times, which in turn, now are the best of times. Spawn Eternal.
Thank you Tom and Todd, really inspiring interview : D
I love watching two legends
He is so awesome!
I love McFarlane, the road to 300 was just amazing
What a great guy.
As an entrepreneur, I’ve got to say that Todd dropped so much outstanding business advise. I would pay good money to watch a Todd M Business Seminar
Everyone running to check Spawn #1!
#toddfather 🤘🏼💪🏼
Imagine just telling Todd no your super hero won't work
Todd mcfarlane is a true gem . His books are going to be worth millions when he passes I hope he lives until he’s 100 though doing what he loves . He’s not a greedy man that’s something I always knew and he even said 26:00 greed it a bad thing
Also I love how much Todd truly loves comics in general
Maybe the all time greatest !! thank you Comictom
For me getting back into spawn after years was the compendium. Marvel and DC charge hundreds for omnibus, Todd charged 50 for 50 issues. Love them, and it's a brilliant marketing move.
Great show
Only 15,000 views after a year wtf ! This is gold more people need to know
Joe Quesada is my 2nd favorite. These two men have more talent than most artists I have ever seen
Love it!
such a great artist truly amazing artist.
Around Halloween, i got back into comics, horror specially, at a Halloween party at my friends house he gifted me a spawn issue 301 , n man have i missed spawn, now im reading spawn again, as well as king spawn, and today im picking up my first issue of scorched
😄Hahahahahaha❗️❗️❗️ Goddamn, this was one of the most enjoyable interviews with The Todd Father that I've ever listened to...🤘🏼 This man is The GOAT...💯✔️
Todd father in all his glory
Could you imagine being stuck for hours in an elevator with Todd?? You would curse the fire department for actually "rescuing" you!
Talented designer, seems to me, with this only time I've come across him. I never read the material or actually have seen any of these comics previously, but, in this cursory look, I can see an exceptional ability to capture shape, color, positive and negative space in an exceptionally vivid fresh way.
As far as comics' numbering: The interest in early issues stems from not just the item itself (the art and story) but how those relate to and manifest the times of its creation. How innovative (and/or not) was it AT THE TIME of its creation. Did it foreshadow things yet to come, and, as such, can be regarded as prophetic/visionary? How much of the times are present in the books' present? These things and considerations like it confer added value and historical interest and significance, above and beyond a bare look at the art minus wider context, meaning just in and of itself. Plus: We tend to value things that have survived the ravages and tests of time. We value objects---especially fragile objects, things like pottery, paintings and handwritten pages, etc etc, from ages past. They are samples---sometimes the only things left---from a previous time, and thus are venerated for that fact. Comics are particularly frail things, somewhat like graphic vapor, fleetingly here, then gone. To be able to grab that fleeting fragile thing that was 'in the air" and preserve it for, hopefully, "all" time is a passion of human nature, a way to keep that piece of history breathing life into the lives of those who come later.
I just realized now why I can't find an affordable copy of Avengers ANNUAL 10, Todd's been hoarding them all 🤣
Todd and Tom rock
Man I wish I could ask TODD about Marvels GI JOE ARAH special issue 1!!!!!!
My personal grail is amazing Spider-Man 318. I’ve lost them or sold them but I’ve always picked up one to always have. Even after I sold my collection I still picked up another one lol
Is my boy trying to grow a beard?!?! Looking a little like Brandon Boyd of Incubus..hahahaha
Old vid but that’s a huge compliment hahaha
👋👓
hell yeah tom ! 🤘
The biggest variant chaos to me is the amazing spider-man 666's
Please ask him is he will be doing another CGC in house signing.
Great interview! Todd made me want run out and …
F'n LOVE this guy. Legend.
45:00 I have to admit it the changing of Spiderman's costume was a kick in my comic kid nuts back in the day. I was not a fan. I was 13 . I was offended and it took a while to finally accept it. Not to say there were not a lot of great books created in this costume and that the costume didnt have a unique quality of its own. I was collecting many of them. Amazing, Spectacular and then Web of Spiderman before Todd showed up. And actually I never really thought about it at the time because I wasnt really interested in who was coming up with ideas and making decisions, but the truth was Todd was acually responsible to a large degree for bringing back the old spidey costume.
He's giving a master class on why Captain Marvel sucks! Oh I mean #1!🤔😁🥸👍
Todd, a guy who just gets it.
Tom, bravo. I was worried as a fan boy how you would do in drawing out Todd's insights.
McFarland is my favorite artist. Has been for decades.
That said, this was an incredible interview period. You kept your composure throughout the entire interview while you were smiling ear to ear.
I couldn't turn it off. I was all in on your direction of the interview. Top shelf interview, my friend.
So much insight is revealed .