Todd McFarlane Answers Comics Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED
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- Legendary comic book artist and co-founder of Image Comics Todd McFarlane visits WIRED to answer your questions from Twitter. Which comic book from Todd’s personal collection is his favorite? Should comics and graphic novels be considered literature? What does the script for a comic book look like? Todd answers these questions and more (and demonstrates how to draw Venom!)
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This guy CREATED SPAWN and VENOM.
He didn't create venom, he was just one of the first to draw him
He co-created Venom. David Michelinie conceptualized the idea.
Todd is a legend
@@scottcrosby-art5490 actually the second. But he definitely put the definitive stamp on Venom
And McFarlane Toys!
“I hate perfect teeth on monsters. THEY DON’T GO TO DENTISTS.”
I’m dying 😂😂😂
It's true tho lol
What a ridiculous thing to say but it makes absolute sense.
Now i REALLY want a comicbook issue of Venom goes to the dentist.
Now I'm imagining The Violator in a dentist chair.
Todd’s interpretation of Spider Man will always be the one that stands out most to me. The big eyes the exaggerated poses, the fat thick tangled webbing, all so freaking good
i’m not a huge comic book guy but when i think of a comics artwork spider-man, i think of mcfarlane’s, i agree 100% (i don’t think i worded this great i’m so sleep deprived)
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What's good about it? The exaggeration and fat, thick, tangled webbing are because he never learned to draw. How did people fall for this?
Yeah, he put a lot of talent into Spider-man and made the character what he is today.
@@erockbrox8484 Unfortunately, that's true. He lowered the bar and, after him, others took up the challenge to lower it further.
I love how old school comic artists are like “yeah you can just do what you want as long as it looks cool” but there’s always the one “BUT DON’T YOU EVER GIVE VENOM NICE TEETH OR I WILL BREAK YOUR KNEE CAPS”
Which is funny because in like the first couple of venom appearances he had more normal looking teeth.
@@Durmomo0exactly. I don't think Todd even drew him with the big long tounge originally anyways
@@coatrak1357 No, he didn't draw him with a tongue, Tood McFarlane credits that to Erik Larsen. In his own words, McFarlane doesn't find the tongue to be 'dangerous'.
i like dentist approved venom too, but he wasn't meant to last.
It’s almost as if nuance exists
People who are not into comics probably can't imagine how important this guy actually is.
True
I couldn't agree with you more. I don't think 5 years ago, Hasbro and Mattel would think Todd could create superior figures other than articulation in main joints. Todd has exploded in the last 5 years and I love it!!
@@scotts.3831I thought he had already shaken things up in the toy business. So, his toys have become even bigger?
@@scotts.3831 what ..... he started todd toys in 89 and has been steady making toys since 92 ...you are talking about when he got the Dc ip w/ capullos help and restarted after discovering kickstarted and that people throw money at collectables.
All of those companies were there b4 him and will be after and dont even blink if he does or doesnt .
think about if he never seen kickstarter and stayed a salesman that didnt just jump on trends left and right and then kill spawn and make a new 1 and then kill that guy cuz he sucked and brought simmons back .
@@scotts.3831 that was like 20 years ago :)
I like this guy.
His answers were short and concise.
I expected them to be drawn-out.
...i see what you did there😏🤔😅
I liked how he called out Martin Scorsese 😂
AND hes 62! Looks great for 62
👏
GET IT?!
As an adult I preferred flawed characters but having a 9 year old son....I understand the appeal of Superman now, His pureness is so refreshing for a child and I can appreciate it.
For sure, Superman gets picked on a lot but you looked at the Avengers movies and people love them, how many characters are really dark or critically flawed? Do they really hold a flashlight to how problematic Ironman is? No one cares. DC try too hard to yuck Superman up for the movies, but let him be Superman.
I think that's why giving him a son was one of the best things to happen. Also, the recent Superman War World saga was pretty good.
Hes talking about superman for 5 seconds and you think todd loves superman ????🤣🤣🤣🤣
"refreshing" lol what 're', the child hasn't experienced any life, it is simply freshing.
True, while I'm not a big fan of Supes, he's the beacon, these gritty fanboys don't realise how important a good guy is in a character. Batman is a dark brooding figure, even he wouldn't change Superman for the world.@@Spaced92
The amazing thing about Todd is that you can see his passion about comics is real. It's like watching a kid talking about something that for any other person would be mundane, but for that kid it means magic. He's a real inspiration and I highly recommend watching the interview he did for Complex some years ago as it is life changing.
I don't collect comics, but I still know who Todd McFarlane is. That's how legendary the man is.
Duh, Boom! Dah!
Duh Boooom!
Dah! Dah! Dah! Nema! Nema!
Why don't you read comics?
@somewheredeepdown You like Jonathan Hickman?
Why do you hate comic books? Fascist??
Alright that was too far. I'm gonna go sit in the corner.
Todd is a legend, a 90's living vault of characters, nostalgia and coolness! Thanks for this!
Dude still dresses like he did in the 90s, too.
Todd is the man. He is unstoppable and hugely respectable. Never took an L always took his mistakes for lessons. Man how he’s doing even better than before.
As an artist of 40 years, there's always something to learn. Love the tips on creating depth with planes.
Agreed. There is always something new to learn in art( and really, in life, in general). I feel like I always keep learning new things as an artist. Todd gave some great drawing tips! If he had the time for it, I would suggest that he teach some online art master classes for drawing!
Generally, you'd think of planes with other visual elements like the environment. Todd puts it into perspective when he says you can do that within a character
Todd is a great teacher. He gave a master class in comics in under 15 minutes. Loved when he shared about the different planes to create depth and volume when creating in a 2 dimensional page. Man is a legend!! I used to own the 1st spiderman edition he drew, but it was stolen.
I had one too of the blacksuit Spider-Man debut but it got torn
Stolen by who?
@@Lutherstrode17492 creative copycats that’s who…Venom was created by a 16 year old Canadian Kid who wanted to come up with a new alien marvel character
@@BEENICEEIEIOhe drew the costume not the character ffs
Todd McFarlane has always been a huge inspiration for me. He's an energetic, no BS, trailblazer of comic books and toys! One of the greatest artists in comics history! Keep doing your thing, Todd!
Toys? So it IS that Macfarlene.
Cool.
@@Your_Moment3he never said "hero" u dumbass😂😂 he said inspiration and why will his parents 2ill be his inspiration if they do normal office jobs😂😂 get a life
@@Your_Moment3 Calm down.
@@Your_Moment3 As his father I can confidently say that no I should not be his hero Especially not since what happened in '99
@@Your_Moment3you’re *so* jealous
I love that he mentions the webbing, cos one of the things I was always most fascinated by as a kid was Todd's crazy webbing in every Spidey comic he penned
People don't even realize how LEGENDARY this man is
Just casually draws a perfect venom face holding the book in the air😂 too good
He's op cuh
Makes sense since he’s most likely drawn him like 1000 times lol
I mean literally he has over 30 years of drawing him.
I want that on a shirt
He's the co-venom creator
Never really liked Todd's art back in the day, but this guy's knowledge and impact on the entire art form is undeniable. His legend status is secured, if for no other reason than his helping to found Image and championing creator's rights
Right? He may not have ever been an expert at drawing anatomy but that doesn't mean he's not an absolute master of his craft (in fact that doesn't even mean he's not a master of anatomy, I think its more telling of an expert that he recognizes he struggles with good feet and adjusts his technique to fit.)
I think Tom McFarlane is better than Jim Lee when he was at his best when he inked his own art like in the hulk unbelievable art absolutely unbelievable and Batman year 2 The man is unbelievable as an artist I can't believe he hasn't stood the test of time because when he puts his mind to it I think he's better than Jim Lee I think George Perez is the greatest comic book artist ever but McFarland's definitely up there
@@BruceWayne-ri4wr I'm more of an Erik Larsen guy myself ;)
I can’t deny that he created some of the most iconic cover art of all time (like the image of Hulk’s reflection in Wolverine’s claws is so iconic to me)
I loved his art in a lot of ways but the faces and hands and stuff werent my style so much but once Spiderman or Spawn or whoever was in costume it was amazing. There wasnt anything wrong with them but they all seemed super beefy if I remember right.
Always admired Todd’s style and twists he added in his art but he’s also an exceptional speaker as shown here. Loved hearing him answer all these questions with such passion!
I've always loved this dude. Spawn was so cool to me as a kid. I used to lay in bed and watch the tv show and I remember understanding that this was something for people above my intelligence and maturity but I absolutely loved it.
Todd seems like a real gem. Let's hope Spawn gets another chance at a revival!
This man is a legend. He had to deal with a lot of struggles throughout his career and yet he always comes back better than before.
Like losing all those legal battles with Neil Gaiman?
@@spencereades And also that episode with Tony Twist
haha you sound like a cuck for him. Literally he copies and had no real hard times as an artist.
"I hate perfect teeth on monsters... they don't go to dentists!" lol Great video, Todd!
12:57 To be honest that twitter was completely missquoting Scorsese.
Scorsese said that the MCU movies are like theme parks. This statement does not incude pre-Disney Marvel movies like Iron-Man, Spider-Man, Blade.
It mostly refer to Avengers, Guardians etc.
And Scorsese is right, its just a bunch of shiny colors and humour..... Its FORMULATED to be harmless and self promotional, those movies are like funny commercial compilations, but with high budget and timid writing.
The fact that he’s able to draw so well without guides while holding the floppy sketch book with one hand is really effing with me he’s so talented lol
I will never get tired of his story in founding image comics. An absolute inspiration
I can’t stop watching that documentary over and over again
Agreed! I love it! The story of the Image Comics founders( and of the creators of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird) is such a huge inspiration for me to want to do my own independent comic books! Those are stories that I'll never get tired of hearing about!
Never clicked on a video faster. As a university student who is an aspiring artist and animator, no one continuously motivates me like this GOAT of an entrepreneur and illustrator, and that's not even getting into the fact that he created SPAWN, one of if not my #1 favorite comic characters of all time. Absolute KING!
Facts.
Todd is my favorite artist and inspiration. I had sketchbooks full of drawings emulating his style. I went to a Marvel exhibit and had a chance to see Jack Kirby's original pages. Todd, Jim, Alex, Adam, whoever you want to choose can't touch him. They're not even a close second. I was floored. Kirby truly is the king.
I dig how passionate he still is about comics. Staying young at heart!
This man is one of my top favorite comic book artists. He gave us both Venom and Spawn. Two of my favorite characters in comics ever. And honestly his issues of Spider-Man were not only my first dip into Spider-Man as a character but also my favorite version of him. Something about the art just looked so good for some reason. And the stories were great as well I thought.
Randy Schueller, Jim Shooter, Mike Zeck, Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, and David Michelinie.
Say what you will, but no matter what degree of success he's attained McFarlane never forgot his comic book roots. A creative beast through and through.
Going to the mall as a kid and seeing various stores filled with Todd McFarlane action figures and art was so much fun, they all looked incredible. Huge part of my childhood. Dude is an icon.
This guy is one of the most chill people in comics. I'd love to meet him one day. Heck, whenever I draw Spider-Man, I always do the eyes as big as Todd makes them
The fact that he wasn't wearing shoes has me questioning every other video in this series
He took it off to make a point, dumbass.
He could be wearing slip ons.
You can just see this man's passion. I love listening to him
I love Todd!
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i love this interview sm todd's explanation and answer to these question were so on point and precise
Some really good question curation here! You can come to this video knowing nothing about comics and leave knowing Kirby, Perez and Byrne, knowing the jobs of the creative team, and knowing what graphic novel actually means. And a plug for treating comics as a real medium that deserves respect, which is STILL the biggest hurdle for people getting into this wonderful medium. Great job Wired, and very helpful for those that don't know this stuff!
I was a Todd McFarlane fan when I started this video, and I ended the video an even bigger fan. That man just oozes passion for comics and it's infectious. I stopped collecting comics a few years back because all of my favourite lines were becoming stale, but I'm tempted to dive back in. Thanks Todd 🤟
I think the best time for a character to realize they've got "everything figured out" is their own, personal, end. Where they reflect on themselves and go "Yeah, that was a wild ride... -but I'd do it all over again anyway.".
Not even at that moment should the character be considered perfect, but that character's story? Phenomenal. Beloved. -and all for being human.
I love this guy, huge impact on me and comics of the 90s along with Jim Lee. Your still an inspiration to this day!! Legend!!!
Todd is not only a brilliant artist, he's a kind man. Very cool guy indeed. It's so great when your heroes are also good people.
MacFarlane is true originality and a true idol for art and literature.
"art and literature" cmon now be for real. iis he a cool guy ? yeah he is. is he a great comic book artist? yes he is. is he a paragon of art and literatre ? not by a long long long long long long long long shot.
@@mistry6292then I suggest you read Neil Gaiman’s Sandman series, its a comic book series that has won numerous awards for its Art and Literature
@@mistry6292pretentious
Vb: Umm, Todd had nothing to do with Sandman ... and in fact has a long-standing feud with Gaiman.
@@Matthew-ve7uv He's pointing out the literature and art of a series to help reaffirm the original idea by way of recommendation.
I really love his enthusiasm and his passion for his craft! it's so contagious. I applied it in my business. Thank you, Todd, for being an inspiration.
This man is still genuinely passionate about the medium you can tell. Inspiring
Todd did a great job here of answering different questions to the ones he was asked. 😂
Wish ask him about tim vigil faust
Only the foot one was really off but I also wonder if that's due to the editing. Plus it's also basically a Rob Liefeld reference.
Todd, one of the most savvy businesspeople in comics, and an unashamed hack (I say that in the most tongue-in-cheek way). Gotta love him!
Why hack? ;0
I was a kid in the 80s that used to collect comics. This guy mcfarlane was revolutionary and the best comics and loved anything he did. Amazing guy
McFarlane is a fun communicator. Quick, to the point, and with a witty sense of humor. Really enjoyed this video.
Todd is an absolutely wicked creator.
I’m 27, and my dad asked me what i wanted for Christmas last year…. I asked for Spawn Compendium 1, and i managed to crush the first 50 issues by the end of March.
I couldn’t get enough.
I can’t wait for the Spawn reboot I’ve heard about.
Thanks Mr. McFarland your insight and honesty is what sets you apart . I hope to follow some of the trails already broken-your illustration is second to none . Most memorable artwork I’ve ever seen. Thanks for everything Mr. McFarland
8:40
Love that Spawn costume story, can tell he listens to the fans.
Awesome!
Spawn and Batman are the comic book characters that stayed with me since the first time I saw them, thanks Todd for all those awesome characters, comics, and figures that you created.
The guy is absolutely great with his answers, very quick response… it was a joy to see this
This was awesome, I would love to see a similar video with Robert Kirkman. Seeing his story creating Walking Dead and Invincible would be so amazing.
This man convinced a bunch of celebrated artists to quit Marvel, walk across the street to DC, tell them to stick it up their asses, and then set the comicbook world on fire at Image. Legendary.
Todd is amazing. He is such a nice person when you meet him. A genius in comic books.
As a comic lover, I need more Q&A videos like this ❤
I love Todd, he's always so chill and to the point. Hands down my favorite storyteller and artist too. Thank you for sharing. Take care.
Todd McFarlane is a legend. He got me into comics and I applied his energy to book covers I worked on. He;s a ground breaker and an icon.
i've never heard him talk before and honestly, i could listen to him talk about comics for a lot longer. he's obviously well informed by his own experience and he still has his passion
I only just started reading Superman comics for the first time. I can't believe this man just called him boring. He absolutely lets his emotions get the better of him sometimes. He's also pretty Naive.
Especially in the tv series Smallville!
Love your profile pic. By they way!
Loved that Video game!
What's it called again?
@@MrParkerman6 Full Throttle! One of my all time favorites
also hes an alien and feels like he never belongs. hes quite complicated but hes a good person despite his hardships. ig tht seems to mean hes boring?
yeah i rolled my eyes when he said that. superman is an alien trying to be a perfect human. its actually quite interesting when you use a little bit of imagination to understand him.
@@mortmortmort8908Superman is boring tho compared to other super heroes. People like Batman and Spider-Man are all relatable in some way (Batman being just a normal human being in a costume and Spider-Man being a teenager working a dead-end job to make things meet). They have to suffer through inner turmoils of losing their closest loved ones and it gives them actual sympathetic qualities. We can relate with Peter Parker because a lot of us go through what he goes through on a daily basis. Somebody like Superman is an alien basically born with superpowers and just steamrolls through his obstacles. He doesn’t really struggle with anything; he’s just always there to save the day at the last minute, get the glory and dip. There’s no emotional attachment with him
Todd is one of my absolute favorite artists and writers. He’s also a huge pioneer in the toy industry. His spawn and horror movie figures changed the game. Any DC/Spawn figures he puts out are my favorite things to review.
Love his childlike love of comics. I hope to be like him when I’m older.
I love how wholesome he is he seems like such a nice guy
I love this series of videos. I always learn something new and discover fantastic people. I don't know a lot about comics but he really made this video interesting to watch. My son was heavy into comics for many years so I've spent my fair share of time in comic book stores to be sure but never really knew how the actual creating of them happened. 🙂
This man is an absolute legend. A complete visionary in his field. Man is on the level of Stan Lee.
I could listen to this guy talk about comics for hours
Gotta love that passion, still burning after decades in the business. This isn’t a job for him, it’s his life and his love.
I could just listen to Todd talk about his craft all day. His experience just shines :)
Two minutes in, and it’s already my favorite episode of this series
Great Q&A, thanks! I agree that keeping the rights to your original characters/stories is important, so you can build on it in the future if you want.
I'm a casual comic book fan, I only started to read them occasionally after watching the first "Black Panther" movie when it was in theaters, and I found this all so much more interesting than I thought I would. Awesome stuff.
I’ve always struggled reading prose because of my attention span, so I lose interest quickly. That’s why I always like comics because there’s pictures which makes it easier for me to follow the stories
This guy and Jim Lee shaped so many of us 90s kids childhood. Btw his McFarlane toys DC Mulitverse line is amazing
And you gotta put liefeld as the third
I love listening to Todd, he’s such an inspiration as an aspiring comic creator / writier
This guy was my introduction to comics with Spawn. I've never been a big comic book person. Still not. But Spawn, for many of the reasons Todd describes in the video, hooked me as a child and he remains one of my favorite fictional characters and stories ever. This man's talent cannot be overstated.
you guys at wired nailed it by bringing Todd into one of these. His art is phenomenal.
Such an inspiration. The amount of creativity and knowledge he shares is incredible.
The man's always a fantastic interview. A genius with a wealth of knowledge.
I appreciate this guy for remembering his old works and what exactly he did. Most artists I like are very forgetful
Comics are 100 percent a Literary Art. In College I had to do a persuasive report by interviewing a Collector and his answers had to pursued a skeptical audience of the historical value of comics. I tell you what he made me an Easy A with all the passion and enthusiasm in his answers 😂.
Legendary comic book artist. Get this man a documentary asap!
I met Todd McFarlane who very happily signed my comics while quickly chatting with me about Spawn in the beginning as well as life overall and he's honestly a genuine person who cares about art and positivity far more than people may or may not realize. He's not perfect and that's the best thing about him: he knows he's not perfect and he champions that notion in order for him and everyone else to continue to learn and grow.
Pitt, Witch Blade and Darkness are among my all-time favorite Comic Characters ever! I wish they could get the treatment of other character into a cinematic universe because their storylines would be epic!
To draw venom, hold the snake’s head tightly. Push in slightly on the left and right to get the snake to expose its fangs. Gently force the fangs through the outer membrane on the collection container. This should cause the fangs to release venom. Repeat several times until the snake stops expelling venom.
This was amazingly inspiring. Todd McFarlane had such an impact on me as a kid, and he just reignited my passion again.
Todd McFarlane is the man! He’s such a talented artist and creator and even businessman. I hope this video reaches the millions of views status, cause this guy is so important to the comic industry!
I love how honest he is with the first question
Great Q&A. Todd is a love him or hate him kind of guy (I'm not a fan, for the record) but the man is one of the most successful people in comics and knows what he's talking about.
A lot of admiration and respect for Todd, is amazing just how in his nuggets sizes answers how much he loves and knows about what he does. Love It
The way he explains how to add depth to a picture is brilliant in its simplicity. 1:29 to 2:10
This is the greatest illustrator ever and it’s unbelievable the amount of people who don’t know who he is
Uhhhhhhhh...he is a good artist and extremely important to comics, but the greatest illustrator ever? That's a wild claim.
Just came here to give some appreciation to Todd. Not for the comics but for Kingdoms of Amalur. Underated.
Awesome video! I'm surprised Todd didn't cite Michael Golden as one of his influences, as he typically has in the past.
Todd had a hand in designing my favorite NHL jersey in the early 2000s. The Edmonton Oilers excellent alternate jersey with the oil drop on the front. It's such a sleek look that i wish they used longer.
I also love the Liefeld dig with the feet being hidden XD
Such A LEGEND! I remember going to comicon specifically to meet him and possibly get a signed Spawn Comic, never happened but he was handing out special edition #100’s…we NEED a Spawn series!
That was 16 quick and interesting minutes. Thank you Todd!
That's what his wife says every night
Love hearing Todd talk. I wish he’d start a podcast like Liefeld.
Todd’s artwork has been so important to comics. I remember when Spawn #1 came out when I was in 4th grade. My friends and I were blown away.
This guys is one of my all time idols... a machine of creativity and punching ideas!! Big up to a genius