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: ua-cam.com/play/PLvLMYAXgwgWT3dpLl-xOZoHVJpxRJWLVY.html Making of FAQ: ua-cam.com/video/3bxVskDQdVc/v-deo.html Bloopers: ua-cam.com/video/jeV5IKOoPY0/v-deo.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
This video is not some analysis on some characters. It is a gift. It is an experience. It takes our hand and guides us throughout history, storytelling and beyond. It is magic. It is fantastic~ Thank you so much for it, truly.
@@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
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.
@@MrElbowsmashI don’t know where these people get this perception of Mr Fantastic from. I guess people just don’t read comics and need to constantly make up reasons to justify the public consciousness that the “FF are lame, weak, and boring”
I think that's illustrated well with what's happening in comics at the moment. When Doom became sorcerer supreme and declared himself Earth's champion, every other hero was worried... the FF were just like "Oh is it Tuesday alreary?"
@@loselot6044 Doom is that one friend you need to regularly check up on before he does something reckless like... well with Victor it's a pretty long list.
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!"
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 UA-cam.
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 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
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
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.
I love that clip of Stan talking about Joan talking him into writing FF. They really were good to each other. I remember hearing about when he was in Mallrats, the whole monologue about "losing the one" he got himself that extra scene saying it was outta one of his comics because he did not want Joan to see it and think she wasnt his ONE
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!
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.
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 😂.
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. 😃💜💯
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. ^_^
“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.
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
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. ;)
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. 😊
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+)
Watching this video almost five years later and seeing the FF come back in full force has been heart warming. I know their appearances in video games, comics, and the MCU film releasing later this year have played a big role in their return to the spotlight, but I for one would like to think that this video helped change the perception of the Fantastic Four as a team. And if not, at least this reminded me why they're so important to Marvel. Thanks B- Mask
Thank you for the kind words! I would love to think this video helped in any small way if not rekindle interest in the FF then to at least guide those who've rediscovered them. It's such a rich and wonderful history and it's gratifying to see them get the respect I've always felt they deserved. An absolute pleasure to help that along.
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
This video, after so much strife and negativity reminded me not only why I like the Fantastic 4 but also why I love marvel comics. This was mot only a video showcasing the Fantastic 4, but due to their history and connections, part of the extended Marvel Universe and man it made me super emotion as a kid always going to the library or school library and getting comics of Spiderman, X-Men, Fantastic 4 and more snd just reading. No matter what it was. Thank you for reminding me why I love these dumb silly baby comics lol. No matter what others may think, they inspire me and continue to genuine cherish just existing.
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
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.
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.
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"
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
*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. 😁
@@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.
This is a fantastic vid!! As a huge fantastic four fan myself I really appreciated someone else on UA-cam giving them just as much love as I do, so thanks for this
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
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.
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
..... 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
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 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
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.
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 UA-camr, man. Can't wait to see what you do next.
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.
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).
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.
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
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
Hey, B-Mask. I really hope you are proud of this video. I am truly amazed. The editing is so constantly good. Scenes like Susan helping the girl control the shield were so much more expressive thanks to the "camera work". This is one of the best videos I have ever seen in UA-cam. Thanks dude, seriously
This video is so good, I watched it several times and use it to convert my friends into fantastic four fans. When I read the books now these voices are the ones I hear.
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.
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!
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 UA-camr I've ever seen.
Brilliant! What a brilliant and fantastically well made video. As a F4 fan, I may be biased, but as someone who has watched more films, documentaries, and UA-cam posts than anyone in their right mind should consider healthy, I know for a fact that the scripting, editing, direction, voice over acting, music, and research into this amazing video is top notch quality filmmaking. Bravo!!!
The ending "Secret Wars" montage never fails to put me on the verge of tears every time I revisit this video. There isn't a content creator on this whole fucking website who has nearly the amount of passion and love for the things they write about as you, B, and your videos make me smile every gosh dang time. Genuinely from the bottom of my heart, thank you for these videos. They never fail to bring me back to a brighter place.
Same here. Im glad to learn about these fantastic people. I wish there was more retrospectives that was this entertaining so I can learn more about Marvel
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.
This is one of the most impressive video essays I’ve ever seen on this site. The writing and the voice acting brought me to tears of joy a few times. Thank you and everyone who worked on this project.
1:13:22 this was a great scene, but when you cut to Reed’s face when Sue talks about her powers I got even more emotional! Your editing never disappoints.
I’ve always been a fan of the fantastic four from a kid but I never really knew why. I was never read the comics, I didn’t really love the movies, it most likely was the cartoon but point is, I’ve always just liked them, ya know? And from this video, I think that weirdly fits. They’re just the reliable group/family that everyone just likes. They’re comfort, for themselves and the characters in the universe but also for the likes of you and all of us who loves this incredible video. I owe it to myself to buy some books of the four and see all the stuff I’ve been missing. Thank you b mask, you’re cool.
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.
I am (fashionably!!) late to the party but I'm finally finished! This was spectacular to experience from the perspective of someone like me with very little knowledge on the franchise/comic books in general. The love and effort you put into this video is incredible, if only I could put forth half the dedication you did in my own creative pursuits! Wonderful work, Will! And kudos to the cast & crew!
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.
If anyone were to ask me about the Fantastic Four, and what makes them so special, I'm referring them to this video without hesitation. Great work, sir!
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: ua-cam.com/play/PLvLMYAXgwgWT3dpLl-xOZoHVJpxRJWLVY.html
Making of FAQ: ua-cam.com/video/3bxVskDQdVc/v-deo.html
Bloopers: ua-cam.com/video/jeV5IKOoPY0/v-deo.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?
ua-cam.com/video/tne2m48TlWE/v-deo.html Do you think this casting fits?
This video is not some analysis on some characters. It is a gift. It is an experience. It takes our hand and guides us throughout history, storytelling and beyond.
It is magic. It is fantastic~
Thank you so much for it, truly.
And thank *you*, for the incredibly kind words.
Say that again
"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
@@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
queen, must crush now
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
Well, except for Iron Man's, its not their fault I just cant hear Iron Man without hearing RDJ, not a fast talking guy from the 1920's
@Aisoreta Funny, cause you just described Howard Stark lmao
As. Fan since issue #5 in ‘62 I found this video informative, entertaining and very happily celebrating my favorite Comics Family. Thank you
"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
Propaganda. This video is nothing but 1 hour and 50 minutes of "hero" propaganda. Although, the sections about me were excellent I must say.
You're the man Victor
Indeed my lord.
YOOOOO
Lord doom saves us from this fantidiotic brainwashing once again
Hail Doom!
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!
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?
No duh. Pretty with every FF comic book I pick up (even if it's basically about Dr. Doom) I like the characters more.
"I hate myself. I hate myself and sometimes everything scares me"
.....If that isn't relatable, I don't know what is.
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
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.
@@MrElbowsmashI don’t know where these people get this perception of Mr Fantastic from. I guess people just don’t read comics and need to constantly make up reasons to justify the public consciousness that the “FF are lame, weak, and boring”
I think that's illustrated well with what's happening in comics at the moment. When Doom became sorcerer supreme and declared himself Earth's champion, every other hero was worried... the FF were just like "Oh is it Tuesday alreary?"
@@loselot6044 Doom is that one friend you need to regularly check up on before he does something reckless like... well with Victor it's a pretty long list.
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!"
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?
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 UA-cam.
@@rayvenkman2087 Thank you for telling me that!!!!
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
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
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
@@yoshinpixels9924 I find it amusing, too, especially when the Thing speaks elegantly.
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
I love that clip of Stan talking about Joan talking him into writing FF. They really were good to each other. I remember hearing about when he was in Mallrats, the whole monologue about "losing the one" he got himself that extra scene saying it was outta one of his comics because he did not want Joan to see it and think she wasnt his ONE
"Joined the team.
Laid an egg."
As you do.
Hoping this video gets a bump with the four coming to Rivals, definitely made me rewatch
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!
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
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
@@loganloper4630except for Namor 'teaming up' with Sue 🤮🤢
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
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 UA-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. ^_^
“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.
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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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!
HOW?!?!?
HOW DID YOU MAKE MY LEAST FAVORITE SUPERHERO TEAM BECOME MY MOST FAVORITE SUPERHERO TEAM IN ONLY ONE VIDEO?!?!?
I wish more UA-camrs would do retrospectives on other superheroes with this kind of passion.
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. 😊
That "Jesus Christ, Benjamin" killed me.
Yes
The voice acting for Sue alone made me appreciate her more. I’ll be reading her in that voice from now on.
Bullshit.
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!
Watching this video almost five years later and seeing the FF come back in full force has been heart warming. I know their appearances in video games, comics, and the MCU film releasing later this year have played a big role in their return to the spotlight, but I for one would like to think that this video helped change the perception of the Fantastic Four as a team. And if not, at least this reminded me why they're so important to Marvel.
Thanks B- Mask
Thank you for the kind words! I would love to think this video helped in any small way if not rekindle interest in the FF then to at least guide those who've rediscovered them. It's such a rich and wonderful history and it's gratifying to see them get the respect I've always felt they deserved. An absolute pleasure to help that along.
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
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
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
This video, after so much strife and negativity reminded me not only why I like the Fantastic 4 but also why I love marvel comics. This was mot only a video showcasing the Fantastic 4, but due to their history and connections, part of the extended Marvel Universe and man it made me super emotion as a kid always going to the library or school library and getting comics of Spiderman, X-Men, Fantastic 4 and more snd just reading. No matter what it was.
Thank you for reminding me why I love these dumb silly baby comics lol. No matter what others may think, they inspire me and continue to genuine cherish just existing.
Still the, THE greatest fantastic four video out there.
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
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.
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.
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"
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
Oh no
Well this comment aged very poorly
@@azamatfleming5427 I’m 💯that this isn’t gonna be the actual Dr. Doom we’re seeing I mean come on man
The people doing the voice acting for each character did such a good job. Their voices are perfect.
*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. 😁
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
The lack of eyes on this is insanely depressing.
I hope the algorithm gods bless this piece with a million views
This video is the motherfucking best thing that happened to video essays in recent years imo
PREACH.
Kind of ironic that the 1st teaser trailer for First Steps came out 4 years after this. B-mask is from the future confirmed
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.
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!
This is a fantastic vid!! As a huge fantastic four fan myself I really appreciated someone else on UA-cam giving them just as much love as I do, so thanks for this
1:25:16 probably my favorite scene in this whole thing, Johnny going "Im gonna call that a win." 😂
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
Read the avengers run after that to understand what happens in secret wars after that.
Its all connected.
Here comes B-Mask explaining what it needs to be explained.
Dooms voice is geuently the absolute greatest voice doom has ever had ever.
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.
The monologues at 21:25 and the one Spider-Man says to Franklin really speak to me. Thanks for including them.
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
..... 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
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.
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
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.
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 UA-camr, man. Can't wait to see what you do next.
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.
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.
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
Honestly over the past few years I've re-watched this video more than any Marvel movie in my life.
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
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
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.
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
Just watched this again on my way back from an interstate work trip to pass the time
Absolutely Fantastic!
Sometimes I hate myself. Sometimes I hate myself and everything scares me.
Hey, B-Mask. I really hope you are proud of this video. I am truly amazed. The editing is so constantly good. Scenes like Susan helping the girl control the shield were so much more expressive thanks to the "camera work". This is one of the best videos I have ever seen in UA-cam. Thanks dude, seriously
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.
This video is so good, I watched it several times and use it to convert my friends into fantastic four fans. When I read the books now these voices are the ones I hear.
An example of what true UA-cam content is possible
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.
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!
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 UA-camr I've ever seen.
I do
ME!! ✋🏽With either Spider-Man or The X-Men
Brilliant! What a brilliant and fantastically well made video. As a F4 fan, I may be biased, but as someone who has watched more films, documentaries, and UA-cam posts than anyone in their right mind should consider healthy, I know for a fact that the scripting, editing, direction, voice over acting, music, and research into this amazing video is top notch quality filmmaking. Bravo!!!
The ending "Secret Wars" montage never fails to put me on the verge of tears every time I revisit this video. There isn't a content creator on this whole fucking website who has nearly the amount of passion and love for the things they write about as you, B, and your videos make me smile every gosh dang time.
Genuinely from the bottom of my heart, thank you for these videos. They never fail to bring me back to a brighter place.
If there was ever a labor of love on UA-cam this is it.
Shout out to all the voice actors in this, all were perfect.
The "oh so wonderful my love" moment is the most beautiful tribute to the FF. I cried.
Here to shout for the Marvel rivals announcment of the FF!
Same here. Im glad to learn about these fantastic people. I wish there was more retrospectives that was this entertaining so I can learn more about Marvel
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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.
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.”
This is one of the most impressive video essays I’ve ever seen on this site. The writing and the voice acting brought me to tears of joy a few times. Thank you and everyone who worked on this project.
1:13:22 this was a great scene, but when you cut to Reed’s face when Sue talks about her powers I got even more emotional! Your editing never disappoints.
I’ve always been a fan of the fantastic four from a kid but I never really knew why. I was never read the comics, I didn’t really love the movies, it most likely was the cartoon but point is, I’ve always just liked them, ya know? And from this video, I think that weirdly fits. They’re just the reliable group/family that everyone just likes. They’re comfort, for themselves and the characters in the universe but also for the likes of you and all of us who loves this incredible video. I owe it to myself to buy some books of the four and see all the stuff I’ve been missing. Thank you b mask, you’re cool.
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.
I am (fashionably!!) late to the party but I'm finally finished! This was spectacular to experience from the perspective of someone like me with very little knowledge on the franchise/comic books in general. The love and effort you put into this video is incredible, if only I could put forth half the dedication you did in my own creative pursuits! Wonderful work, Will! And kudos to the cast & crew!
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.
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 😂😂😂
If anyone were to ask me about the Fantastic Four, and what makes them so special, I'm referring them to this video without hesitation. Great work, sir!