Thank you everyone for your support! Below you'll find links to some extras related to this video- I would also encourage you to check the video description for links to the social medias of all these wonderful voice actors. Click and enjoy! Soundtrack Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLvLMYAXgwgWT3dpLl-xOZoHVJpxRJWLVY.html Making of FAQ: th-cam.com/video/3bxVskDQdVc/w-d-xo.html Bloopers: th-cam.com/video/jeV5IKOoPY0/w-d-xo.html Reading list: docs.google.com/document/d/1bKaxhKitblcGktzYcLF-B3RtTJUhjzRhFHMSqzWJWA8/edit?usp=sharing
B- Mask MCU better have Keeping the dream alive In the FF film. Because I really liked how you made the intro with it & I feel like this might fit for inevitable film
I feel like people write off the FF the same way they write off Superman but for different reasons. And to me they are both equally as amazing and influential and critical to comics and superheroes. God I love comics. Thank you so much for this amazing video. If I had people to share it with I would share it a million times over!
I feel like FF needs a Superman The Movie or Superman TAS type representation that could attract newcomers and make them say; “Wow. This is cool as sh*t!”
I always feel like people enjoy being irreverent, hence Batman “fans” enjoy shitting on Superman and Iron Man/MCU fans disregard the Fantastic Four entirely Anybody who actually knows the history of DC and Marvel knows that you can’t understand them without Superman and the F4 respectively
this is the type of video that a twelve year old will find when he's just beginning to get into comics that'll help solidify his fandom forever. Wonderful video mate
Let's hope so! For me around that age, it was that Lee-Kirby SS graphic novel, Bring On The Bad Guys, and the H-B cartoon as part of the "Hanna-Barbera's World of Super Adventure" second-run syndication!
My daughter's almost 7 and we're just letting her get into the MCU with Captain America 2 weeks ago (timeline order of course!). Thing is she started watching superhero video on (PBS videos??) on her own a few months ago and is really into it. She asks tons of questions (even how Scarlet Witch got her kids). But when she named all the Fantastic Four and described their powers about 2 months ago, I was beaming with pride. Even though this video is a little long I'm going to let her see it.
What I love about Doom is that the rest of the universe sees this unstoppable conqueror that will burn the multiverse to ash for absolute power, but the FF just see old Vic, that guy from college who never knew a petty grudge he wouldn't let go of...
I'd be mad too if i was more intelligent, more skilled, more powerful, loved by the citizens of the country I ruled, and yet constantly, wrongly, thought of as less than by a man who needs three other people to beat me.
@@6tiple6ix6afia "thought of as less" I don't think you actually read the comics, because Reed sees Doom for exactly the super genius he is, and is merely disappointed in him for using his intelligence to be the "unstoppable conqueror" that other people see him as. After all, Doom has even saved people Reed care about, why wouldn't he appreciate and respect him? He even healed his facial scarring when given the chance.
I keep re-watching this masterpiece every single month. It's so amazingly edited and the voice acting is even better than in some of the biggest AAA games out there. It's so *fantastic*.
Thank you, Wind Wind!! B- Mask is incredibly talented, well-informed, and sweet. I do certainly hope he does another one of these vids that includes Storm, too. ^_^
It was an honor to voice Ororo Munroe/Storm! I will gladly do it again, even when I finally voice her for Marvel/Disney. 🥰 Also as a Marvel fangirl, you documentary was so well thought out, paced, informative, and down-right enjoyable to watch. 😃💜💯
Holy shit. To someone who's ever only been exposed to the movies this video is mind blowing. How the FF never got a decent adaptation is now incomprehensible to me.
They keep getting the wrong people for the job? Avengers: EMH did a pretty good adaptation of the characters better than their own animated series at the time.
If you get past the corniness of it, the Roger Corman movie is actually pretty close to the spirit of early Fantastic 4. That's why so many people like it. You can find bad copies of it here on TH-cam.
Spider-Man: get bent, Johnny. That's just...icing. I love their banter with another. Couple bros who yank each other chains. The only thing i could think of as a corny/clever comback is Johnny saying "eat a fly, spider guy!"
@@vintheguy My esteemed Monarch, we have looked thoroughly through the almanac and discovered that the hour is upon us to commence with the physical act of clobbering forsooth
@@BMask Female member of Royalty. The situation at this current hour is dire enough for me to use my famous act of violence, "clobbering" in which attack the currect person or persons causing said dire situation
@@vintheguy one who is born of royal blood featuring the xx chromosome it is the current time of our existence once again where it would be most beneficial to start heavy amounts of kinetic energy from my fists against our enemies also known as clobbering
Just wanted to say what an incredible video this is. When talking about super hero comics, people have a tendency to only talk about the most significant arcs and plot beats without discussing the characters in any real depth, and when talking about characters with such an incredible legacy as the Fantastic Four. Not only is simply talking about their entire history a step up, but doing it while contextualizing their adventures within the industry *and* while being funny is a genuinely incredible skill. From the impeccable Stan Lee and Jack Kirby issues that started it all to Waid's (imho) criminally underrated run, you've done an incredible job *really* talking about what makes my favorite super hero team so great. And because some of the more technical elements of this video blew my mind: -- Those voice actors are all perfect??? All of them nailed the multiple roles they were given and perfectly brought these scenes to life -- B-Mask videos always have incredibly editing, but the *flow* from panel to panel without relying on the dialogue beats in the speech bubbles was a *phenomenal* decision from a pacing standpoint, I don't even wanna think about how many pages and pages you had to download and edit, let alone the hours and hours and hours of getting those moments just right -- Jack Kirby's splash pages!!!! Those will always have a special place in my heart for how spectacular and quintessentially FF they are -- The bits about Mobius SS and the Imp*ssible M*n were great; I see you are a man of culture as well -- This is very specific taste, but mentioning the brief Marvel Zombies arc that cropped up in the comics with Black Panther and Storm? Genuinely one of the most pleasant surprises of the video, I really liked that run and those issues in particular when they came out! -- I knew as soon as parts of the Waid run appeared that Reed's monologue would be *somewhere* in the video. Thank you for both highlighting why Mr. Fantastic's character remains compelling and at the same time addressing the colossal mistakes made during Marvel's Civil War. It means a lot to a long-time fan to see someone properly articulate why these characters and their dynamics aren't as disconnected as first blush might lead some to believe. -- Acapella was A++ In short, thank you (and the voice actors, ofc, ofc, ofc) for making the best Fantastic Four movie of all time! That Jem movie deal is right around the corner, I'm sure ;)
I feel incredibly seen by this comment, in a wonderful way. It's genuinely gratifying to know someone saw what I was not only going for but how I might have gotten there. Thanks so much for reaching out!
Thank you for reminding me and many others how awesome the FF can truly be even if the movies haven’t done them justice the source material more than makes up for it.
I can’t believe it’s taken me three years to discover this video, but I’m certainly glad I did! For so long I’ve felt self-conscious about liking the Fantastic Four because of people’s attitude that they’re “mainstream as hell” or as was said at the start of the video “vanilla”. However this video really highlighted what I love about the team and why I love them, and you know what? I’m not going to be ashamed anymore to say I like the Fantastic Four! Honestly I think their failure at expanding into other media has painted a lot of people’s views on them. People seem to think it’s the fault of the source material and not the people handling it not fully understanding the core and heart of said source material, a point which again is brought up beautifully here! I don’t know if you still read comments on a three year old video but you sir have my upmost respect for not just the subject of this video but the effort that went into making it! Made me proud to call myself a Fantastic Four fan again! Also, side note: Mark Waid making the FF's perception of God to be Jack Kirby gets a chef’s kiss from me! That is simply brilliant! Fantastic even!
1:22:30 "m'lady, tis the clobbering hour" Idk why this line kills me so fuckin much but it does In all seriousness, this vid was fucking fantastic. Loved it
The actor who is voicing Doom is having way too much fun lol. For real, though, thanks for this video. I actually teared-up when you talked about John Byrne’s run on FF. One, because the industry has forgotten about his extensive, trend-setting contributions. And two, comics like the FF (Marvel’s true flagship title at the time) made me into the comic book fan I am today!
Same! My two favourite superheroes to this day are the Fantastic Four and She Hulk. I do not know if I'd even be as into comics as I still am if it wasn't for these runs being my introductions 😂.
He's always been Ben Grimm to me and I always refer to him as Ben. The Thing is too popular a name that even Mothra stole it in 1964 and John Carpenter make the name synonymous with aliens and body horror. Besides, Ben is much more than a "Thing" and it's the name my father introduced him to me by when I first seen the Fantastic Four cartoon as a kid on tv a life time ago.
@@Noname-ut1ye i completely agree i refer to him as ben as well. Cause despite his appearance he is still human he has hopes and dreams and bad days and good and yet he keeps toughening it out.to me he is is not the thing he is ben grimm ,ol blue eyes ,petunia's boy.
“Once upon a time, there was a very arrogant man who did something very stupid.” That crushed me. This is what makes him superior to Doom. The ability to injure his own ego in order to evaluate his actions and improve himself. Reed is arrogant, but he’s incredibly noble to acknowledge that and cast it aside for the greater good. To think, he began describing his origin the way we, his fans, would; that he was a genius and something incredible happened. To hear himself describe it so unglamorous, self-deprecating and down-to-earth is crushing, but such an amazing insight into his psyche and what makes him one of Marvel’s greatest heroes.
@@Filmation77 Reading the third part of The Coming Of Galactus, and watching the adaptation on the 1967 Hanna-Barbera FF series, got me into the comics.
the run isn't over yet but I feel confident calling it here, another essential run of the FF is the current one by Ryan North. Gorgeous art, brilliant writing, every issue written like an episode of the Twilight Zone, if anything about B's video here interests you about these characters, there's no better place to start
You guys did well as the characters you voiced, especially you as Sue Storm aka The Invisible Woman. You brought out the type of character she truly is. Suzy truly is the heart and soul of the Fantastic Four. No doubt. ;)
Hey im making Post marks for each chapter. Im gonna update as im watching so it'll be incomplete for a bit The Beginning: 0:01 Intro/Skip : 2:58/3:42 8:23 Family: 8:58 Reed Richards 12:24 Sue Richards 15:58 Johnny Storm 19:08 Ben Grimm 22:46 Family 2: With A Vengeance 24:05 Friends 26:09 Friendship with Spider-Man 27:43 Family 3: Live Free or Family Hard 28:43 Namor The Submariner 28:57( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) 29:41 Wakanda 31:01 The Roster 32:04 *HE WHO SHOULD NOT BE NAMED* 33:07 Foes: 35:52 ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) 36:11 The Skrulls 37:08 Galactus/Silver Surfer 39:44 Dr. Doom 43:34 What Makes Doom Interesting/ Secret Wars Comic 45:11 Family 4: Future Foundations 46:25 Valeria Richards *[WORK IN PROGRESS]*
Since my comment got a ❤ (THANKS B-MASK 😂) Editing my comment will remove it so I'll Post the rest of the Post Marks here. 50:07 Four Fictions: 53:18 Jack Kirby 55:16 Family 5: Unoriginal Tagline 56:11 John Byrne 59:50 She-Hulk 1:02:15 Mark Waid 1:05:29 Galactus/ Gailin 1:07:09 Doom: The Unthinkable 1:14:48 Random Fantastic 4 Tales 1:20:12 Jonathan Hickman 1:22:40 ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Jonathan Hickman's Secret Wars: 1:29:29 1:33:33 Family 6: Reed Richards & The Final Goodbye 1:36:25 The Bad, The Ugly, And The Avant Garde 1:42:56 Final Thoughts 1:46:57 Credits Song
I really love the guy voicing Victor’s dialogue this is pretty much exactly how I’ve always imagined Doom’s voice. I really hope whoever plays this incredible character does a great job like this voice does
Every time I’ve seen Doom in other media, he always has an American or British accent. I actually never thought that he is supposed to have an Eastern European accent, even though that makes way more sense. I hope the upcoming movie knows this, too
I just realized this is the closest thing to a perfect video media art I’ve ever seen it does everything it’s trying to do perfectly and with every editing choice and line read you can feel the effortlessly authentic passion that everyone has put in and when you see that pure love and joy you can feel it too thank you for sharing this with me
I could gush about this video all day, but I'll keep it simple: This is the most perfectly encapsulated distillation of what about The Fantastic Four is so great and why it is that way. It's so good to hear a really honest, and un-jaded appraisal of Marvel's First Family because I feel like, somewhere along the way, it became cool to hate them and I think it's a testament to the subtlety of how people like Lee, Waid and Hickman presented the thematical material that so many people miss the forest for the trees. Also, holy crap were all of those comic moments in this video well-done. The voice-acting was spot on (especially for Reed, oh my god), and from something epic and bombastic like Future Franklin calling on Galactus (goosebumps) to Impossible Man's fun little asides to Reed's emotional monologue with Valeria, you've genuinely brought these moments to life and if you wanted to do FF motion comics, I think people wouldn't mind that, jus' sayin' But yeah tl;dr, fantastic video, pure joy to watch, comic scenes were excellent, and I'm inspired to go back and finish reading the Waid run 'cos I only read the first 7 or so issues when I was a kid
Thank you so much! I agree, people have been poking fun at the FF for years and often in the same ways, and that sadly became much more pervasive than their actual stories and adventures- I think many of those people actually regret this now, judging by the heel turns. I really hope I can help put a dent in that perception, though I imagine the films will always be what swings the pendulum now. Here's hoping the video has some reach before the next one gets truly underway. A motion comic would be fun, but a big part of me would just want to make original audio dramas or adventures at that point if I ever had the resources. However I've loved bringing key scenes in my head to life for the FF, and frankly I'd be open to doing that again for other characters too. (Thwip. Snikt. Crackle of lightning over Baron Zemo's face.)
@@BMask I just watched the video and I subscribed. Reed Richards is an excellent character and the best Reed Richards is the worst Reed Richards. "The Maker"
*The best tribute to the Fanatstic Four I've ever seen.* Bravo, sir. Two years well spent. 👍 It's perfect. From the main presentation, to the music choices, to the voiceovers, to the Arrested Development reference. Simply fantastic. 😁
My daughter's almost 7 and we're just letting her get into the MCU with Captain America 2 weeks ago (timeline order of course!). Thing is she started watching superhero video on (PBS videos??) on her own a few months ago and is really into it. She asks tons of questions (even how Scarlet Witch got her kids). But when she named all the Fantastic Four and described their powers about 2 months ago, I was beaming with pride. Even though this video is a little long I'm going to let her see it. Excellent video and it doesn't give too much detail to ruin anything in case you want to go back and read or watch anything.
Thank you, so much. I have for years tried to tell people the importance of the Fantastic Four, and how amazing the characters and stories are and can be. Thank you so much for going to in depth about this incredible fictional team and sharing it. It has truly made me happy.
I come back to this video constantly just to watch the section for Ben Grimm. He's so important to me as a character and I'm glad you could break down in about 2 and half mins why he's one of Marvel's best characters. Thank you again for this vid B.
Even though the two stories are very different, I can't help but see a little bit of FF in One Piece. A band of misfits who'll get into arguments over the tiniest things, who often goof off and have absolutely no inclinations to hide who they really are, and are always excited about the next big adventure. Together, the Straw Hats all learned to be better people, overcame massive insecurities that have haunted them since childhood, and grew as a family. It makes me wonder if Oda has ever read Fantastic Four, and how much he's taken from it if so. Hell, even the villains often reflect the more negative aspects of the crew, and are themselves incredibly tragic people in a lot of cases.
Godspeed you should definitely check out one piece. It’s an amazing story full of phenomenal characters, stories, powers, villains, etc. It’s a massive story, so it can be quite daunting to start, but trust me it’s worth it. Even if you’re not into anime, one piece can still be greatly enjoyed anyways.
In the words of the Celestials "HOLY SHHHIIIEEEETTTT!!" Did not expect to find anyone who'd love the FF more than me, i'm so thrilled this video exists, with this caliber of talent too. (Oh yeah, Fantastic 4: World's Greatest Heroes is freakin amazing, i'm so glad tha it's on Disney+)
After watching this multiple times, and reading The Fantastic Four: The Great American Novel, I now believe they are marvel's greatest characters thank you introducing me to the real Fantastic Four
I read the Jon Byrne run endlessly as a kid and is one of my favourite runs ever. This video convinced me to read the hickman run after putting it off for years
After watching this fantastic retrospective, I'm very excited with the casting and setting of the film. I believe this video will be revisited for many years to come as the definitive guide to the Fantastic Four. Thank you and the amazing work done by the voice actors (its what made me stay and watch it straight through like a film).
Not only do you perfectly explain the fantastic four and their charm but with the voice acting and the music and the direction you perfectly show the charm of the marvel universe as it was in the '60s dynamic fresh and interesting filled with so much character exactly how it should be
This is a fantastic vid!! As a huge fantastic four fan myself I really appreciated someone else on TH-cam giving them just as much love as I do, so thanks for this
I have rewatched this video at least 5 times, it is arguably my favorite video on youtube This video has pretty much sealed my passion for comics and kickstarted my love for the FF all over again
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! Seriously, I've always loved the Fantastic Four and it pains me to see them treated like the bastard step child of the Marvel Universe, all because of a few crappy movies and questionable adaptations outside of comics. Without them, there would be no Marvel. Ben Grimm is still one of my favorite fictional characters of all time.
B, you really blew me away. I could feel your love the subject matter permeate through every part of this video, from the editing to the gleeful way you described each character. The decision to include voice actors enhanced the memorable moments within the comics (Brendaniel as Galactus was a perfect match). I just love this video, I wish I could drop all my college work and read the four runs you recommended so I could gush about it with you.
So, is there anyone else who wants to see B-Mask do more comic book-related content in similar fashion to this? Seriously, the dude puts his all into these video essays. Probably moreso than any comic book TH-camr I've ever seen.
I really hope you send this to Marvel, because this needs to be seen by them. This amazing and absolutely beautiful, easily the best tribute to the FF I've ever seen. Thank you for this.
Crazy how synonymous you, this documentary, and The Fantastic Four have become for me since my viewing of this piece of work. Even when hearing of the cast announcement... I couldn't stop thinking of you and this retrospective. Thank you for putting so much passion into this entry of your curriculum vitae.
I've sort of realized how interesting they actually are, although I never really read their comics just bits of their cameos in other comics. Something about them, even to a "non-fan" like me makes them somewhat appealing. Like it's a untraditional group of superheroes who happens to also bond with each other like a family. It's not like the justice league where it's a bunch of heroes who became close friends. They even have an interesting dynamic with each other.
Im not even the biggest F4 fan, but the greatest comic book moment ever is when Johnny looks back from the negative zone and yells "FLAME ON" as he sacrifices himself to save everyone. Chilliing
Goddamn, that was something else. I've never been huge on the F4 (though as an angry Jew, Ben's always been one of my favorite characters in the Marvel Universe), but I've always respected what they're about, though kinda felt like a full understanding of them was out of reach. Once again, your videos have given me a deeper, much richer understanding of a truly incredible piece of media. You're the best TH-camr, man. Can't wait to see what you do next.
Beautiful. In under two hours of video, and apparently two years of research, you managed to capture the essence of what has kept the Fantastic Four so beloved nearly 60 years since their debut. And you're right. It really is the optimism that keeps them so engaging. It's certainly what has kept me a fan to this very day. Spider-Man, the X-Men, and now (thanks to the MCU) the Avengers may be more marketable with today's movie-based audience. But it all started with the Four. They have, and always shall be, Marvel's First Family and the World's Greatest Comics Magazine.
If any casual MCU fan out there has ever said or thought "oh no I don't want the Fantastic 4 in the MCU, they'll ruin everything because they can't make a good film about them".... WATCH THIS VIDEO!!!! I've never seen such a beautiful, informative and fun essay video on the property!
It drives me crazy (and also breaks my heart) that some so-called Marvel fans would dare to say that the Fantastic Four aren't needed in the MCU. Not only we need them, the world and Hollywood owe these characters a fantastic adaptation in movie format.
@@mariomouse8265 I know, but truth is there are many MCU fans out there that don't read comics and base their opinions off how the characters are portrayed on film.
I know that feel, I am a huge Shazam fan and until the recent movie I always felt neglected in outside media, hell I was one of the few people that was annoyed at Marvel forcing them to drop the Captain Marvel name even though Billy came decades before not only Carol but Mar-vell himself. But in respect to the Fantastic 4 they are similar in that they shaped the medium and had a stablished legacy that pretty much had no representation for so long people don't know how important they were (outside of maybe a couple of decent adaptations in animation for both cases).
He'll always be Captain Marvel to us. 😌 Just wish they kept to calling him it in the comics, like they were allowed to, and left the comic title to be named Shazam... Pretty sure that's how it went, they can use the name inside the book, just not on the cover 🤔 Though i guess DC PR decided that was too confusing for consumers and just went with Shazam instead...which kind of makes it hard for Billy to tell people his name without...well.. 🥲
Yeah in the original Lee and Kirby comics that element was introduced in the same issue where Dr. Doom appears for the first time. In his first appearance he's like "Hey! I've captured Sue Storm. Go back in time and get black beard's magic jewels for me!" Then when Reed, Johnny and Ben travel back in time it leads to a chain of events that result in the thing becoming Black beard.
I want the last MCU film ever to end with that doom scene from hickman's secret wars and I want them to play the same song you used in this video. You took that moment from the comic and made it cinematic. Thank you.
I have been a comic reader for a .....while lets just say. I've given up on Marvel and DC, and am leaning now more toward European and Indies, but I must say that your Video reminded me what's been lost, and why I got into comics in the first place. It was a well done and organized video, with a lot of obvious joy for your topic. Well Done sir.
Goddamn, it’s been 4 years and every once in a while I will just come back to this video and still love it every single time. Genuinely one of my favorite videos on this site
Thank you for doing justice to my favorite superhero team who for 60 years have been great. The Fantastic Four deserve so much love and I hope that Marvel studios can do what the other films have failed to do: tell the story of the four in a way that honors them. Because they are so much more than the team who has Doom, Skrulls and all the cosmic Marvel stuff. They are a family and a kickass one at that. :)
Once again you come out of nowhere with a well-thought-out, well structured, well-writen and well-it's-about-time-someone-did-them-justice project. :D Thank you. One of my favorite and most unexpected moments was your quite correct point(s) regarding the Incredibles, and their use of the template, rather than the parody or adaptation of the FF. I'll stop rambling, but I really would love to sit down and have a propper conversation with you at some point. Thank you for doing what you do. As a legally blind comics-lover; I cannot tell you how much I personally appreciate the monumental effort you always go through to provide insightful, entertaining, and inovative content. ~JP Corwyn
Man, Man, Man, Man for the love of Jack you left me without words... I hope someday the world will see through a good movie saga the wholesomeness and hopes for a better future that the good old Richards Family and Co bring to the world.
This is such a wonderfully crafted project about characters and stories I care deeply about, and I don't think that love could be better articulated or expressed than it has been here. Awesome, awesome work that brought a tear to my eye, and which you should be incredibly proud of!
..... Oh god dammit, you made me tear up at the end there. You hit it perfectly, nail on the head. Thank you so much to everyone who collaborated on this. This was wonderful
Rewatching this and that last scene with Reed telling the story of their lives to a baby Valeria Richards really hit me so hard. He really regrets what he put his friends through but despite everything they still love him and assure them what they are and have right now wouldn’t be the same without him. 🥹 I really wish the MCU FF would reach this type of emotional weight. Yet, seeing what the MCU is doing currently? I highly doubt it… I think the FF movie will be very safe at best with a few nodes to the comics, but idk if it’ll have the heart and soul like you demonstrated here. Regardless, this video will definitely be the definitive FF movie in my eyes. 😊
Thank you everyone for your support! Below you'll find links to some extras related to this video- I would also encourage you to check the video description for links to the social medias of all these wonderful voice actors. Click and enjoy!
Soundtrack Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLvLMYAXgwgWT3dpLl-xOZoHVJpxRJWLVY.html
Making of FAQ: th-cam.com/video/3bxVskDQdVc/w-d-xo.html
Bloopers: th-cam.com/video/jeV5IKOoPY0/w-d-xo.html
Reading list: docs.google.com/document/d/1bKaxhKitblcGktzYcLF-B3RtTJUhjzRhFHMSqzWJWA8/edit?usp=sharing
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B- Mask MCU better have Keeping the dream alive In the FF film. Because I really liked how you made the intro with it & I feel like this might fit for inevitable film
Does you happen to know the artist from 1:14:50?
th-cam.com/video/tne2m48TlWE/w-d-xo.html Do you think this casting fits?
After this video I actually get what people love about the F4 now. Project was well worth the time you all put in!
I heard you as iron man Mandalore don't say "you" to avoid congratulating yourself, still can't say you're lying I think this video made me love the 4
Jesus Christ, Benjamin!
I see you in more comment sections than anybody else
Yeah excellent work all around
Mandalore you bastard, why the hell did you have to be one of the best Tony Stark/Iron Man voices I've ever heard?
It took this man two years to make a two hour video to properly explain why he loves his favorite comic series.
*Madlad*
Good video though.
The quality is seen
The quality made it worth the wait
@@tigerbread78 oh yes it did indeed
This is a full on documentary
"Another key to the city"
"Hey if we ever find the door to the city we're in"
Really loved this idk why
I legit smiled when I heard that line
Same
Because Stan Lee was funny
@Oswald Cobblepot yes
@Oswald Cobblepot yes
God we desperately need a fandub with these voice actors. They all fit their characters absolutely perfectly.
Well... except that Bill Murray will always be the best VA for Johnny Storm: th-cam.com/video/7c-RYkNuIzE/w-d-xo.html
Agreed!
Doom in particular just feels so right
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I feel like people write off the FF the same way they write off Superman but for different reasons. And to me they are both equally as amazing and influential and critical to comics and superheroes. God I love comics. Thank you so much for this amazing video. If I had people to share it with I would share it a million times over!
I feel like FF needs a Superman The Movie or Superman TAS type representation that could attract newcomers and make them say; “Wow. This is cool as sh*t!”
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I always feel like people enjoy being irreverent, hence Batman “fans” enjoy shitting on Superman and Iron Man/MCU fans disregard the Fantastic Four entirely
Anybody who actually knows the history of DC and Marvel knows that you can’t understand them without Superman and the F4 respectively
@@rayvenkman2087 no
Superman sucks
But FF is awesome
this is the type of video that a twelve year old will find when he's just beginning to get into comics that'll help solidify his fandom forever.
Wonderful video mate
Let's hope so! For me around that age, it was that Lee-Kirby SS graphic novel, Bring On The Bad Guys, and the H-B cartoon as part of the "Hanna-Barbera's World of Super Adventure" second-run syndication!
@KJ Beast It's surprising that there's not videos about that many comic book characters.
For me it was the Hanna Barbera cartoon that got me into Fantastic Four.
My daughter's almost 7 and we're just letting her get into the MCU with Captain America 2 weeks ago (timeline order of course!). Thing is she started watching superhero video on (PBS videos??) on her own a few months ago and is really into it. She asks tons of questions (even how Scarlet Witch got her kids). But when she named all the Fantastic Four and described their powers about 2 months ago, I was beaming with pride.
Even though this video is a little long I'm going to let her see it.
I'm 15 and already really into Marvel stuff but this just makes me enjoy it even more
What I love about Doom is that the rest of the universe sees this unstoppable conqueror that will burn the multiverse to ash for absolute power, but the FF just see old Vic, that guy from college who never knew a petty grudge he wouldn't let go of...
I'd be mad too if i was more intelligent, more skilled, more powerful, loved by the citizens of the country I ruled, and yet constantly, wrongly, thought of as less than by a man who needs three other people to beat me.
@@6tiple6ix6afia "thought of as less" I don't think you actually read the comics, because Reed sees Doom for exactly the super genius he is, and is merely disappointed in him for using his intelligence to be the "unstoppable conqueror" that other people see him as. After all, Doom has even saved people Reed care about, why wouldn't he appreciate and respect him? He even healed his facial scarring when given the chance.
I keep re-watching this masterpiece every single month. It's so amazingly edited and the voice acting is even better than in some of the biggest AAA games out there. It's so *fantastic*.
Amazing to still get wonderful messages like this!
Really need to make another of these huh
@@BMask Wow, it's so rare to see TH-camrs reply to months old videos so fast, respect.
Thank you, Wind Wind!! B- Mask is incredibly talented, well-informed, and sweet. I do certainly hope he does another one of these vids that includes Storm, too. ^_^
It was an honor to voice Ororo Munroe/Storm! I will gladly do it again, even when I finally voice her for Marvel/Disney. 🥰
Also as a Marvel fangirl, you documentary was so well thought out, paced, informative, and down-right enjoyable to watch. 😃💜💯
You did well
You did a pretty good job, TBH Storm was always one of my personal favorite X-men after Wolverine and Rogue.
@@tomhill3248 Thank you! I continue to do better on my performance of her.
@@fandude666 Thank you kindly, Sir!! I will continue to up my performance of Storm. ^_^
Loved your Storm also helped yall used my favorite scene from when Storm and T'Challa joined the FF
WHY ARE ALL THESE VOICES SO DEFINITIVE
Right?! Especially the voice for Dr. Doom he’s pretty much exactly how I’ve always imagined Doom would sound
Holy shit. To someone who's ever only been exposed to the movies this video is mind blowing. How the FF never got a decent adaptation is now incomprehensible to me.
They keep getting the wrong people for the job?
Avengers: EMH did a pretty good adaptation of the characters better than their own animated series at the time.
If you get past the corniness of it, the Roger Corman movie is actually pretty close to the spirit of early Fantastic 4. That's why so many people like it. You can find bad copies of it here on TH-cam.
@@rayvenkman2087 Thank you for telling me that!!!!
Spider-Man: get bent, Johnny.
That's just...icing. I love their banter with another. Couple bros who yank each other chains. The only thing i could think of as a corny/clever comback is Johnny saying "eat a fly, spider guy!"
"m'lady 'tis the clobbering hour"
My queen, it appears to the specific time and situation to clobber
@@vintheguy My esteemed Monarch, we have looked thoroughly through the almanac and discovered that the hour is upon us to commence with the physical act of clobbering
forsooth
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Female member of Royalty. The situation at this current hour is dire enough for me to use my famous act of violence, "clobbering" in which attack the currect person or persons causing said dire situation
@@vintheguy one who is born of royal blood featuring the xx chromosome it is the current time of our existence once again where it would be most beneficial to start heavy amounts of kinetic energy from my fists against our enemies also known as clobbering
queen, must crush now
Just wanted to say what an incredible video this is.
When talking about super hero comics, people have a tendency to only talk about the most significant arcs and plot beats without discussing the characters in any real depth, and when talking about characters with such an incredible legacy as the Fantastic Four. Not only is simply talking about their entire history a step up, but doing it while contextualizing their adventures within the industry *and* while being funny is a genuinely incredible skill. From the impeccable Stan Lee and Jack Kirby issues that started it all to Waid's (imho) criminally underrated run, you've done an incredible job *really* talking about what makes my favorite super hero team so great.
And because some of the more technical elements of this video blew my mind:
-- Those voice actors are all perfect??? All of them nailed the multiple roles they were given and perfectly brought these scenes to life
-- B-Mask videos always have incredibly editing, but the *flow* from panel to panel without relying on the dialogue beats in the speech bubbles was a *phenomenal* decision from a pacing standpoint, I don't even wanna think about how many pages and pages you had to download and edit, let alone the hours and hours and hours of getting those moments just right
-- Jack Kirby's splash pages!!!! Those will always have a special place in my heart for how spectacular and quintessentially FF they are
-- The bits about Mobius SS and the Imp*ssible M*n were great; I see you are a man of culture as well
-- This is very specific taste, but mentioning the brief Marvel Zombies arc that cropped up in the comics with Black Panther and Storm? Genuinely one of the most pleasant surprises of the video, I really liked that run and those issues in particular when they came out!
-- I knew as soon as parts of the Waid run appeared that Reed's monologue would be *somewhere* in the video. Thank you for both highlighting why Mr. Fantastic's character remains compelling and at the same time addressing the colossal mistakes made during Marvel's Civil War. It means a lot to a long-time fan to see someone properly articulate why these characters and their dynamics aren't as disconnected as first blush might lead some to believe.
-- Acapella was A++
In short, thank you (and the voice actors, ofc, ofc, ofc) for making the best Fantastic Four movie of all time! That Jem movie deal is right around the corner, I'm sure ;)
I feel incredibly seen by this comment, in a wonderful way. It's genuinely gratifying to know someone saw what I was not only going for but how I might have gotten there. Thanks so much for reaching out!
Thank you for reminding me and many others how awesome the FF can truly be even if the movies haven’t done them justice the source material more than makes up for it.
I think you mean Fantastic
The voice acting for Sue alone made me appreciate her more. I’ll be reading her in that voice from now on.
Bullshit.
I can’t believe it’s taken me three years to discover this video, but I’m certainly glad I did! For so long I’ve felt self-conscious about liking the Fantastic Four because of people’s attitude that they’re “mainstream as hell” or as was said at the start of the video “vanilla”. However this video really highlighted what I love about the team and why I love them, and you know what? I’m not going to be ashamed anymore to say I like the Fantastic Four!
Honestly I think their failure at expanding into other media has painted a lot of people’s views on them. People seem to think it’s the fault of the source material and not the people handling it not fully understanding the core and heart of said source material, a point which again is brought up beautifully here! I don’t know if you still read comments on a three year old video but you sir have my upmost respect for not just the subject of this video but the effort that went into making it! Made me proud to call myself a Fantastic Four fan again!
Also, side note: Mark Waid making the FF's perception of God to be Jack Kirby gets a chef’s kiss from me! That is simply brilliant! Fantastic even!
Man I really loved that in the return issues Sue brings up how much she regrets calling Ben a “thing” and how it affected him.
Meanwhile in the song at the start lyrics "I hear myself recalling
Things you said to me The night it all started", just coincidence, but still :)
Which one was that one?
"I hate myself. I hate myself and sometimes everything scares me"
.....If that isn't relatable, I don't know what is.
Kind of ironic that the 1st teaser trailer for First Steps came out 4 years after this. B-mask is from the future confirmed
1:22:30
"m'lady, tis the clobbering hour"
Idk why this line kills me so fuckin much but it does
In all seriousness, this vid was fucking fantastic. Loved it
The actor who is voicing Doom is having way too much fun lol. For real, though, thanks for this video.
I actually teared-up when you talked about John Byrne’s run on FF. One, because the industry has forgotten about his extensive, trend-setting contributions. And two, comics like the FF (Marvel’s true flagship title at the time) made me into the comic book fan I am today!
If you're not having fun, could you really voice Dr. Doom?
I just finished Byrne's run and wow! You're 100% right, it blew me away!
Same! My two favourite superheroes to this day are the Fantastic Four and She Hulk. I do not know if I'd even be as into comics as I still am if it wasn't for these runs being my introductions 😂.
Currently reading the Byrne run and I love everything about it
Wtf I’ve never read a fantastic four comic in my life and this video almost made me cry at Bens part
I am beyond thrilled to see someone who's never read the comics now, after seeing this video, calling him Ben.
Same for me. Never read comics, but I still gasped at Ben's death like I was watching Game of Thrones 🤣
He's always been Ben Grimm to me and I always refer to him as Ben. The Thing is too popular a name that even Mothra stole it in 1964 and John Carpenter make the name synonymous with aliens and body horror. Besides, Ben is much more than a "Thing" and it's the name my father introduced him to me by when I first seen the Fantastic Four cartoon as a kid on tv a life time ago.
@@Noname-ut1ye i completely agree i refer to him as ben as well. Cause despite his appearance he is still human he has hopes and dreams and bad days and good and yet he keeps toughening it out.to me he is is not the thing he is ben grimm ,ol blue eyes ,petunia's boy.
@@BMask Ben Grimm to me is the foundation of the MU, i still think This Man, This Monster is my single favourite comic ever. love this video. thanks
“Once upon a time, there was a very arrogant man who did something very stupid.”
That crushed me. This is what makes him superior to Doom. The ability to injure his own ego in order to evaluate his actions and improve himself. Reed is arrogant, but he’s incredibly noble to acknowledge that and cast it aside for the greater good. To think, he began describing his origin the way we, his fans, would; that he was a genius and something incredible happened. To hear himself describe it so unglamorous, self-deprecating and down-to-earth is crushing, but such an amazing insight into his psyche and what makes him one of Marvel’s greatest heroes.
Honestly over the past few years I've re-watched this video more than any superhero movie in my life.
"Joined the team.
Laid an egg."
As you do.
The problem is that the mainstream only knows them from the movies, which all failed to capture what made the Fantastic 4 great in the first place.
And the lame occasional cartoon series that nobody ever watches unfortunately
@@Filmation77 Reading the third part of The Coming Of Galactus, and watching the adaptation on the 1967 Hanna-Barbera FF series, got me into the comics.
@@vincentfranklin17 true. I actually meant the ones starting with that NBC version with the Robot instead of The Human Torch.
the run isn't over yet but I feel confident calling it here, another essential run of the FF is the current one by Ryan North. Gorgeous art, brilliant writing, every issue written like an episode of the Twilight Zone, if anything about B's video here interests you about these characters, there's no better place to start
I wish more TH-camrs would do retrospectives on other superheroes with this kind of passion.
Yay! Turned out brilliant! Thanks for having me on as Sue
You guys did well as the characters you voiced, especially you as Sue Storm aka The Invisible Woman. You brought out the type of character she truly is. Suzy truly is the heart and soul of the Fantastic Four. No doubt. ;)
Anime Jason Thanks Jason! ♥️
@@abigailturner4841 You're welcome. ^_^
Your voice was perfect as Sue storm!
AndreNitro X1000 thanks, Andre!
Hey im making Post marks for each chapter. Im gonna update as im watching so it'll be incomplete for a bit
The Beginning: 0:01
Intro/Skip : 2:58/3:42
8:23 Family:
8:58 Reed Richards
12:24 Sue Richards
15:58 Johnny Storm
19:08 Ben Grimm
22:46 Family 2: With A Vengeance
24:05 Friends
26:09 Friendship with Spider-Man
27:43 Family 3: Live Free or Family Hard
28:43 Namor The Submariner
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29:41 Wakanda
31:01 The Roster
32:04 *HE WHO SHOULD NOT BE NAMED*
33:07 Foes:
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36:11 The Skrulls
37:08 Galactus/Silver Surfer
39:44 Dr. Doom
43:34 What Makes Doom Interesting/ Secret Wars Comic
45:11 Family 4: Future Foundations
46:25 Valeria Richards
*[WORK IN PROGRESS]*
Since my comment got a ❤ (THANKS B-MASK 😂) Editing my comment will remove it so I'll Post the rest of the Post Marks here.
50:07 Four Fictions:
53:18 Jack Kirby
55:16 Family 5: Unoriginal Tagline
56:11 John Byrne
59:50 She-Hulk
1:02:15 Mark Waid
1:05:29 Galactus/ Gailin
1:07:09 Doom: The Unthinkable
1:14:48 Random Fantastic 4 Tales
1:20:12 Jonathan Hickman
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Jonathan Hickman's Secret Wars: 1:29:29
1:33:33 Family 6: Reed Richards & The Final Goodbye
1:36:25 The Bad, The Ugly, And The Avant Garde
1:42:56 Final Thoughts
1:46:57 Credits Song
This is awesome and I thank your diligence, Doctor Infinite!
1:47:02 closing song
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I got actual chills when Doom was speaking to baby Valeria. The voice acting in this was incredible.
The one thing Doom is happy to have in common with Reed is that they both love that smug lil goblin more than life itself lol
I really love the guy voicing Victor’s dialogue this is pretty much exactly how I’ve always imagined Doom’s voice. I really hope whoever plays this incredible character does a great job like this voice does
Every time I’ve seen Doom in other media, he always has an American or British accent. I actually never thought that he is supposed to have an Eastern European accent, even though that makes way more sense. I hope the upcoming movie knows this, too
@@drugstoredilemmas7962 I’m sure they definitely will I mean they have too he isn’t American at all it’d be super lazy if they did
That "Jesus Christ, Benjamin" killed me.
A two hour love letter to the Fantastic Four? It’s like this video was made for me
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I figured you'd be more into X-men stuff. Just a hunch doe
@@oneonly2762 oh of course them too, but the FF also have a very special place in my heart
I just realized this is the closest thing to a perfect video media art I’ve ever seen it does everything it’s trying to do perfectly and with every editing choice and line read you can feel the effortlessly authentic passion that everyone has put in and when you see that pure love and joy you can feel it too thank you for sharing this with me
HOW?!?!?
HOW DID YOU MAKE MY LEAST FAVORITE SUPERHERO TEAM BECOME MY MOST FAVORITE SUPERHERO TEAM IN ONLY ONE VIDEO?!?!?
I could gush about this video all day, but I'll keep it simple: This is the most perfectly encapsulated distillation of what about The Fantastic Four is so great and why it is that way. It's so good to hear a really honest, and un-jaded appraisal of Marvel's First Family because I feel like, somewhere along the way, it became cool to hate them and I think it's a testament to the subtlety of how people like Lee, Waid and Hickman presented the thematical material that so many people miss the forest for the trees.
Also, holy crap were all of those comic moments in this video well-done. The voice-acting was spot on (especially for Reed, oh my god), and from something epic and bombastic like Future Franklin calling on Galactus (goosebumps) to Impossible Man's fun little asides to Reed's emotional monologue with Valeria, you've genuinely brought these moments to life and if you wanted to do FF motion comics, I think people wouldn't mind that, jus' sayin'
But yeah tl;dr, fantastic video, pure joy to watch, comic scenes were excellent, and I'm inspired to go back and finish reading the Waid run 'cos I only read the first 7 or so issues when I was a kid
Thank you so much! I agree, people have been poking fun at the FF for years and often in the same ways, and that sadly became much more pervasive than their actual stories and adventures- I think many of those people actually regret this now, judging by the heel turns. I really hope I can help put a dent in that perception, though I imagine the films will always be what swings the pendulum now. Here's hoping the video has some reach before the next one gets truly underway.
A motion comic would be fun, but a big part of me would just want to make original audio dramas or adventures at that point if I ever had the resources. However I've loved bringing key scenes in my head to life for the FF, and frankly I'd be open to doing that again for other characters too. (Thwip. Snikt. Crackle of lightning over Baron Zemo's face.)
@@BMask
I just watched the video and I subscribed.
Reed Richards is an excellent character and the best Reed Richards is the worst Reed Richards.
"The Maker"
*The best tribute to the Fanatstic Four I've ever seen.* Bravo, sir. Two years well spent. 👍
It's perfect. From the main presentation, to the music choices, to the voiceovers, to the Arrested Development reference. Simply fantastic. 😁
My daughter's almost 7 and we're just letting her get into the MCU with Captain America 2 weeks ago (timeline order of course!). Thing is she started watching superhero video on (PBS videos??) on her own a few months ago and is really into it. She asks tons of questions (even how Scarlet Witch got her kids). But when she named all the Fantastic Four and described their powers about 2 months ago, I was beaming with pride.
Even though this video is a little long I'm going to let her see it. Excellent video and it doesn't give too much detail to ruin anything in case you want to go back and read or watch anything.
This is a truly lovely message to receive. You're doing excellent work as a parent- I'm very pleased I was able to offer something to you both!
Dooms voice is geuently the absolute greatest voice doom has ever had ever.
Thank you, so much. I have for years tried to tell people the importance of the Fantastic Four, and how amazing the characters and stories are and can be. Thank you so much for going to in depth about this incredible fictional team and sharing it. It has truly made me happy.
Finally, a man of culture
But no seriously, i absolutely LOVE the FF and its great to see someone else appreciate marvel's first family
I still get teary and emotional when secret wars ends, its impossible not to with how vivid and easy to feel your passion for the family is.
I come back to this video constantly just to watch the section for Ben Grimm. He's so important to me as a character and I'm glad you could break down in about 2 and half mins why he's one of Marvel's best characters. Thank you again for this vid B.
Even though the two stories are very different, I can't help but see a little bit of FF in One Piece. A band of misfits who'll get into arguments over the tiniest things, who often goof off and have absolutely no inclinations to hide who they really are, and are always excited about the next big adventure. Together, the Straw Hats all learned to be better people, overcame massive insecurities that have haunted them since childhood, and grew as a family. It makes me wonder if Oda has ever read Fantastic Four, and how much he's taken from it if so. Hell, even the villains often reflect the more negative aspects of the crew, and are themselves incredibly tragic people in a lot of cases.
I don't fuck with anime usually but you're making a strong case for One Piece
Godspeed you should definitely check out one piece. It’s an amazing story full of phenomenal characters, stories, powers, villains, etc. It’s a massive story, so it can be quite daunting to start, but trust me it’s worth it. Even if you’re not into anime, one piece can still be greatly enjoyed anyways.
Godspeed in this case you should keep it that way, the anime severely fucks up the pacing, the best way to experience it is with the original manga
Also relatable to MCU's Guardians of the Galaxy
Also the leader has stretchy powers
In the words of the Celestials "HOLY SHHHIIIEEEETTTT!!"
Did not expect to find anyone who'd love the FF more than me, i'm so thrilled this video exists, with this caliber of talent too.
(Oh yeah, Fantastic 4: World's Greatest Heroes is freakin amazing, i'm so glad tha it's on Disney+)
HO!
After watching this multiple times, and reading The Fantastic Four: The Great American Novel, I now believe they are marvel's greatest characters thank you introducing me to the real Fantastic Four
36:48 “I call them “Space Hillbillies”. They’ve been fueding since before dinosaur walked the earth and they’ll be fighting long after we’re gone.”
I read the Jon Byrne run endlessly as a kid and is one of my favourite runs ever. This video convinced me to read the hickman run after putting it off for years
Read the avengers run after that to understand what happens in secret wars after that.
Its all connected.
After watching this fantastic retrospective, I'm very excited with the casting and setting of the film. I believe this video will be revisited for many years to come as the definitive guide to the Fantastic Four. Thank you and the amazing work done by the voice actors (its what made me stay and watch it straight through like a film).
Hell yeah dude you’re a man and I wish you the best
Not only do you perfectly explain the fantastic four and their charm but with the voice acting and the music and the direction you perfectly show the charm of the marvel universe as it was in the '60s dynamic fresh and interesting filled with so much character exactly how it should be
This is a fantastic vid!! As a huge fantastic four fan myself I really appreciated someone else on TH-cam giving them just as much love as I do, so thanks for this
The lack of eyes on this is insanely depressing.
I hope the algorithm gods bless this piece with a million views
1:25:16 probably my favorite scene in this whole thing, Johnny going "Im gonna call that a win." 😂
I have rewatched this video at least 5 times, it is arguably my favorite video on youtube
This video has pretty much sealed my passion for comics and kickstarted my love for the FF all over again
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! Seriously, I've always loved the Fantastic Four and it pains me to see them treated like the bastard step child of the Marvel Universe, all because of a few crappy movies and questionable adaptations outside of comics. Without them, there would be no Marvel. Ben Grimm is still one of my favorite fictional characters of all time.
You can hear the pure passion in his voice with every word he speaks! What an incredible documentation of this team, good job B-Mask!
If there was ever a labor of love on TH-cam this is it.
The people doing the voice acting for each character did such a good job. Their voices are perfect.
B, you really blew me away. I could feel your love the subject matter permeate through every part of this video, from the editing to the gleeful way you described each character. The decision to include voice actors enhanced the memorable moments within the comics (Brendaniel as Galactus was a perfect match). I just love this video, I wish I could drop all my college work and read the four runs you recommended so I could gush about it with you.
I just realized you snuck an 06 real time fandub line in here. Pretty sneaky there.
Here comes B-Mask explaining what it needs to be explained.
So, is there anyone else who wants to see B-Mask do more comic book-related content in similar fashion to this? Seriously, the dude puts his all into these video essays. Probably moreso than any comic book TH-camr I've ever seen.
I do
ME!! ✋🏽With either Spider-Man or The X-Men
I'm sorry the Little Spider-Man and Johnny Storm Segment fucking killed me
I really hope you send this to Marvel, because this needs to be seen by them. This amazing and absolutely beautiful, easily the best tribute to the FF I've ever seen. Thank you for this.
"Jesus Christ, Benjamin!"
-Dapper Tony
Crazy how synonymous you, this documentary, and The Fantastic Four have become for me since my viewing of this piece of work. Even when hearing of the cast announcement... I couldn't stop thinking of you and this retrospective. Thank you for putting so much passion into this entry of your curriculum vitae.
I think I’ve watched this more than 20 times. My go-to when I’m down. I think it’s the greatest video on the internet.
Sometimes I hate myself. Sometimes I hate myself and everything scares me.
I've sort of realized how interesting they actually are, although I never really read their comics just bits of their cameos in other comics. Something about them, even to a "non-fan" like me makes them somewhat appealing. Like it's a untraditional group of superheroes who happens to also bond with each other like a family. It's not like the justice league where it's a bunch of heroes who became close friends. They even have an interesting dynamic with each other.
Im not even the biggest F4 fan, but the greatest comic book moment ever is when Johnny looks back from the negative zone and yells "FLAME ON" as he sacrifices himself to save everyone. Chilliing
This guy, this guy gets it
Goddamn, that was something else. I've never been huge on the F4 (though as an angry Jew, Ben's always been one of my favorite characters in the Marvel Universe), but I've always respected what they're about, though kinda felt like a full understanding of them was out of reach. Once again, your videos have given me a deeper, much richer understanding of a truly incredible piece of media.
You're the best TH-camr, man. Can't wait to see what you do next.
Beautiful. In under two hours of video, and apparently two years of research, you managed to capture the essence of what has kept the Fantastic Four so beloved nearly 60 years since their debut. And you're right. It really is the optimism that keeps them so engaging. It's certainly what has kept me a fan to this very day.
Spider-Man, the X-Men, and now (thanks to the MCU) the Avengers may be more marketable with today's movie-based audience. But it all started with the Four. They have, and always shall be, Marvel's First Family and the World's Greatest Comics Magazine.
If any casual MCU fan out there has ever said or thought "oh no I don't want the Fantastic 4 in the MCU, they'll ruin everything because they can't make a good film about them".... WATCH THIS VIDEO!!!! I've never seen such a beautiful, informative and fun essay video on the property!
It drives me crazy (and also breaks my heart) that some so-called Marvel fans would dare to say that the Fantastic Four aren't needed in the MCU.
Not only we need them, the world and Hollywood owe these characters a fantastic adaptation in movie format.
Saying that the F4 would ruin the MCU is like saying that Superman would ruin DC movies
Oxymoron if there ever was one
@@mariomouse8265 I know, but truth is there are many MCU fans out there that don't read comics and base their opinions off how the characters are portrayed on film.
They haven’t had a good track record of making them so I can’t blame them for thinking that
@@GalvatronoverThat'll all change hopefully soon.
I know that feel, I am a huge Shazam fan and until the recent movie I always felt neglected in outside media, hell I was one of the few people that was annoyed at Marvel forcing them to drop the Captain Marvel name even though Billy came decades before not only Carol but Mar-vell himself.
But in respect to the Fantastic 4 they are similar in that they shaped the medium and had a stablished legacy that pretty much had no representation for so long people don't know how important they were (outside of maybe a couple of decent adaptations in animation for both cases).
He'll always be Captain Marvel to us. 😌
Just wish they kept to calling him it in the comics, like they were allowed to, and left the comic title to be named Shazam...
Pretty sure that's how it went, they can use the name inside the book, just not on the cover 🤔
Though i guess DC PR decided that was too confusing for consumers and just went with Shazam instead...which kind of makes it hard for Billy to tell people his name without...well.. 🥲
When your segment on the human tourch caused me to want to cry, I knew your video was a masterpiece. Good on actors and you sir.
I thought the whole Ben Grimm is Blackbeard thing was a TV show only thing. What a surprise.
Yeah in the original Lee and Kirby comics that element was introduced in the same issue where Dr. Doom appears for the first time. In his first appearance he's like "Hey! I've captured Sue Storm. Go back in time and get black beard's magic jewels for me!" Then when Reed, Johnny and Ben travel back in time it leads to a chain of events that result in the thing becoming Black beard.
Still just as beautiful as the first time I watched it
I want the last MCU film ever to end with that doom scene from hickman's secret wars and I want them to play the same song you used in this video. You took that moment from the comic and made it cinematic. Thank you.
Shout out to all the voice actors in this, all were perfect.
I have been a comic reader for a .....while lets just say. I've given up on Marvel and DC, and am leaning now more toward European and Indies, but I must say that your Video reminded me what's been lost, and why I got into comics in the first place. It was a well done and organized video, with a lot of obvious joy for your topic. Well Done sir.
God, that voice for Ben Grimm/Thing is so perfect! He sounds gruff and grumpy yet so lovable!
Who’s here after Deadpool and Wolverine? I am.
And also, who’s here after watching EVERY Marvel Fox film before watching DP & Wolvie? I am.
You put a Michael Rosen joke in a Fantastic Four video?
*Click* NOICE.
Another man who understands how great the 4 are
Goddamn, it’s been 4 years and every once in a while I will just come back to this video and still love it every single time. Genuinely one of my favorite videos on this site
Thank you for doing justice to my favorite superhero team who for 60 years have been great. The Fantastic Four deserve so much love and I hope that Marvel studios can do what the other films have failed to do: tell the story of the four in a way that honors them. Because they are so much more than the team who has Doom, Skrulls and all the cosmic Marvel stuff. They are a family and a kickass one at that. :)
Once again you come out of nowhere with a well-thought-out, well structured, well-writen and well-it's-about-time-someone-did-them-justice project. :D Thank you. One of my favorite and most unexpected moments was your quite correct point(s) regarding the Incredibles, and their use of the template, rather than the parody or adaptation of the FF. I'll stop rambling, but I really would love to sit down and have a propper conversation with you at some point. Thank you for doing what you do. As a legally blind comics-lover; I cannot tell you how much I personally appreciate the monumental effort you always go through to provide insightful, entertaining, and inovative content. ~JP Corwyn
Man, Man, Man, Man for the love of Jack you left me without words... I hope someday the world will see through a good movie saga the wholesomeness and hopes for a better future that the good old Richards Family and Co bring to the world.
Bro I love ur music choices. Reminds me of my dad’s music choice. Hype 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Doom sacrificing Valeria was hard-core. I've always loved the Fantastic 4. Having Jack Kirby as God was perfect, plus the dig at Stan Lee 😂😂😂
This is such a wonderfully crafted project about characters and stories I care deeply about, and I don't think that love could be better articulated or expressed than it has been here. Awesome, awesome work that brought a tear to my eye, and which you should be incredibly proud of!
..... Oh god dammit, you made me tear up at the end there. You hit it perfectly, nail on the head. Thank you so much to everyone who collaborated on this. This was wonderful
All I'm taking away from this is that Henry Kissinger was the Fantastic Four's greatest villain.
Excellent
Happy 60 anniversary fantastic four, thanks for making the world better
Holy shit, almost two hours of B- Mask talking about something he cares about. Today just became a good day.
Rewatching this and that last scene with Reed telling the story of their lives to a baby Valeria Richards really hit me so hard. He really regrets what he put his friends through but despite everything they still love him and assure them what they are and have right now wouldn’t be the same without him. 🥹 I really wish the MCU FF would reach this type of emotional weight. Yet, seeing what the MCU is doing currently? I highly doubt it… I think the FF movie will be very safe at best with a few nodes to the comics, but idk if it’ll have the heart and soul like you demonstrated here. Regardless, this video will definitely be the definitive FF movie in my eyes. 😊
Man, I love how everything is tied around the Reed and Victor relationship. It's so compelling.
This video actually convinced me they have the best rivalry in comics.
The "oh so wonderful my love" moment is the most beautiful tribute to the FF. I cried.