History of Jack Kirby's BONKERS Collage Art for Marvel & DC Comics

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Jack Kirby was a legendary comic book artist from both Marvel and DC comics. And while his skill at drawing iconic superheroes like the Fantastic Four, Thor, and Fourth World books like Jimmy Olsen and New Gods has become iconic, his experimental collages are less well-known. So, let’s try and replicate his techniques as we analyze and explain a world of limitless dimensions: the history of Jack Kirby’s comic book collage art!
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0:00 introduction
3:44 what’s the point of collage?
7:47 new worlds and final frontiers
12:28 a loss of momentum
16:25 jumping ship (but not like the disney movie)
23:46 printing issues
34:22 spirit world
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  • @NerdSyncProductions
    @NerdSyncProductions2 жыл бұрын

    Huge shoutout to everyone who supports me on Patreon for making this long video about an extremely niche subject! It would mean the world to me if you supported my channel over at patreon.com/NerdSync 💜

  • @awesomeperson531

    @awesomeperson531

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy birthday to you and Jack “The King” Kirby

  • @user-jp7tw3sd3x

    @user-jp7tw3sd3x

    2 жыл бұрын

    A small technical issue. There is something wrong with audio/video synchronization when you talk. It's quite prominent in the segment around 15:0 mark. The desync is very small, but I think that audio is coming ahead of the video. This makes it more noticeable. Since the speed of sound is relatively low, our brains are less sensitive when the audio is lagging behind video. Well, maybe I'm wrong...

  • @MyArchive930

    @MyArchive930

    2 жыл бұрын

    Couldn’t you talks about the Scooby Doo comics? You can not only talk about comic books, but you also have every reason to mention Scooby Doo in the same video!

  • @lancegordon8335

    @lancegordon8335

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Scott! Happy be-lated birthday! Quick question what television do you have in your background? Thanks.

  • @joshua4116

    @joshua4116

    2 жыл бұрын

    HAPPY BORTHDAY! Loved the art man, I don’t have money but I do have a free black hole… it has eaten my dog… help.

  • @tulokthebarbrarian2033
    @tulokthebarbrarian20332 жыл бұрын

    It's amazing Kirby was able to do this without fingers, and defeat Meta Knight and King Dedede as well.

  • @charliecoke7396

    @charliecoke7396

    2 жыл бұрын

    Seeing a youtuber I watch in the comment section of another youtuber I watch is like seeing a celebrity show up in an episode of a Disney show.

  • @AeonHero64

    @AeonHero64

    2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe the Jack ability gave him fingers?

  • @lyudmilapavlichenko7551

    @lyudmilapavlichenko7551

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah? How could we play Kirby in D&D?

  • @ingonyama70

    @ingonyama70

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well, you eat the right monster...

  • @felixcohen1247

    @felixcohen1247

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah? How could we play Jack Kirby in D&D?

  • @ThoughtSlime
    @ThoughtSlime2 жыл бұрын

    Richards? The greatest mind of the Marvel Universe?! FOOL! WHAT OF DOOM?!

  • @Noms_Chompsky

    @Noms_Chompsky

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am really digging your Kirby

  • @wanamingo4961

    @wanamingo4961

    2 жыл бұрын

    Doom put a burning mask onto his own face nobody can convince me he’s not a dumbass

  • @mattiesavannahpahl9934

    @mattiesavannahpahl9934

    2 жыл бұрын

    I KNEW that was you I heard!!

  • @galactic85

    @galactic85

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wanamingo4961 you DARE question Doom????

  • @skarloey1214

    @skarloey1214

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mattiesavannahpahl9934 Hey Mattie I'm A Big Fan of The Watchtower It's Great Too Know Your Also A Fan of Nerdsync.

  • @HMcQ7891
    @HMcQ78912 жыл бұрын

    Kirby was the "Pop-Art Picasso". Always loved his Psychedelic collage work. 60 years later, this is Jack's world & we're just living in it.

  • @polrusstomakriss9001

    @polrusstomakriss9001

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @vincentfranklin17

    @vincentfranklin17

    2 жыл бұрын

    I completely agree!

  • @AliFareedMC

    @AliFareedMC

    2 жыл бұрын

    more like Pop Art Dali

  • @HMcQ7891

    @HMcQ7891

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AliFareedMC Ditko was the "Pop-Art Dali". He was the eccentric surrealist.

  • @AliFareedMC

    @AliFareedMC

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@HMcQ7891 oh that's right, I was thinking since Dali was great with painting landscapes

  • @ALtheBoi
    @ALtheBoi2 жыл бұрын

    We're witnessing the NerdSync renaissance, the content has been on another level recently Edit: Apologies, the *_Videos_* have been on another level :)

  • @elif6908

    @elif6908

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely!!

  • @tabsterg

    @tabsterg

    2 жыл бұрын

    *c o n t e n t*

  • @lilacblack

    @lilacblack

    2 жыл бұрын

    Because Scott feels better doing this kind of videos and it shows. I love this man and his passion.

  • @TomGallagherSuperboyBeyond

    @TomGallagherSuperboyBeyond

    2 жыл бұрын

    i agree, i'd noticed myself feeling more excitement when i saw a new video today, somehow i missed it till now. If they continue videos like this i'll actually bother with notifications.

  • @biancabrooks280

    @biancabrooks280

    2 жыл бұрын

    The ART

  • @cyndimccaleb1499
    @cyndimccaleb14992 жыл бұрын

    I was so concerned we wouldn't see your art at the end, but it's fantastic!

  • @NerdSyncProductions

    @NerdSyncProductions

    2 жыл бұрын

    haha I couldn’t pull that trick twice haha

  • @sobertillnoon
    @sobertillnoon2 жыл бұрын

    When I watched the Netflix doc I said every few seconds, "yeah, I already knew that." Yours was still better. The Netflix one didn't even have anyone in costume!

  • @Atomsk484
    @Atomsk4842 жыл бұрын

    You most certainly are an artist. Personally, I find your perspective moving and insightful. The art you create reflects that and the world is a better place for it. Thanks for sharing!

  • @stephenjacobs5916

    @stephenjacobs5916

    2 жыл бұрын

    I completely agree!

  • @STUP1DSP1DER

    @STUP1DSP1DER

    2 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully said

  • @Atomsk484

    @Atomsk484

    2 жыл бұрын

    I figured if I butter him up enough, he'll eventually show me his Bob Ross tribute painting. Not that he doesn't deserve the accolades. He's amazing in his chosen medium. But I wanna see his "collage" work. I want to see the other things that his mind holds dear... Look, Scott is bae and I'd take a bullet for him. 😂

  • @anone.mousse674
    @anone.mousse6742 жыл бұрын

    I've been waiting for this one since the Jimmy episode…

  • @johnchiu
    @johnchiu2 жыл бұрын

    Love waking up on Sunday to get schooled by Scott!

  • @acetrainerkat
    @acetrainerkat2 жыл бұрын

    You're gonna love this, Scott. The recommended video was about how the live action Scooby Doo movies are in the wrong order.

  • @NerdSyncProductions

    @NerdSyncProductions

    2 жыл бұрын

    my channel is just scoob now haha

  • @kyrisgaming

    @kyrisgaming

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NerdSyncProductions and soon, so will all of youtube. it will then have to change its name to scoobtube.

  • @koalasandwich567
    @koalasandwich5672 жыл бұрын

    You should sell a version of the collage as merch, I'd definitely buy one.

  • @Skye_Writer

    @Skye_Writer

    2 жыл бұрын

    So would I! With today's printing, surely it would translate better than Jack's did. Dude, I ABSOLUTELY want that on a t-shirt, or even just a print to hang on my wall!💞

  • @jamseyboi7007
    @jamseyboi70072 жыл бұрын

    Bro I can already tell this is gonna be good. You pour a lot of effort in to these and there the highlights of my day. Thanks

  • @NerdSyncProductions

    @NerdSyncProductions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!!!

  • @icandish37
    @icandish372 жыл бұрын

    A few years ago I was lucky enough to get to see an exhibition of Kirby's art at Cal State University Northridge and as incredible as his drawn pages were, the collages were stunning. Forget hi res scans, seeing them in person truly puts them on another level.

  • @milenacosta8299
    @milenacosta82992 жыл бұрын

    "sci-fi-spy-thri" lmao I barely started the video and I love it already!

  • @digiholic
    @digiholic2 жыл бұрын

    Oh my god that Even Stevens cutaway just slapped me in face with nostalgia

  • @RexMckinnis

    @RexMckinnis

    2 жыл бұрын

    Facts

  • @scottmace2002
    @scottmace20022 жыл бұрын

    My late wife, prior to her death from cancer, did a great number of collages. The sheer output was impressive, and its own kind of artistic statement.

  • @headwyvern11
    @headwyvern112 жыл бұрын

    You make art. You are an artist. You even, "gasp", have fans! Love what you do and this was brilliant.

  • @NerdSyncProductions

    @NerdSyncProductions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha thanks! Still trying to embrace it!

  • @JefferyEPetrone
    @JefferyEPetrone2 жыл бұрын

    Jack Kirby's collages represent some of my favorite comics works.

  • @natemeyer6475
    @natemeyer64752 жыл бұрын

    your collage at the end I thought was beautiful. I wasn't expecting much for a first go but that collage made my jaw drop, truly inspired

  • @elif6908
    @elif69082 жыл бұрын

    I’ll take your videos over Netflix everyday Scott! Thanks for showing me a phase of my fave comic artist I’ve never knew before ☺️ Man not even halfway but I’m just so angry with Marvel and Stan Lee! Like this is not exclusive to them but artists’ not getting their due either in recognition or compensation makes my blood boil, no wonder Kirby left, he most definitely deserved better!

  • @joaoviktor992
    @joaoviktor9922 жыл бұрын

    I haven't done collages since middle School, but this video (and Kirby's great art) inspired me to do some again.

  • @NerdSyncProductions

    @NerdSyncProductions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Go for it! I had tons of fun making mine!

  • @TitularHeroine
    @TitularHeroine Жыл бұрын

    "When Mr. Fantastic saw Jack's art..." Amazing. Absolutely amazing.

  • @onaipid
    @onaipid2 жыл бұрын

    Scott, I want to let you know that the art you make inspires me and always opens my eyes to new things and perspectives. Thanks for being the artist you are

  • @RATLANTIS
    @RATLANTIS2 жыл бұрын

    That final collage was genuinely breathtaking. Fantastic work, let alone for a first try.

  • @mdrglxix3699
    @mdrglxix36992 жыл бұрын

    The amount of work, time and passion that you put into your work makes you an artist my friend, own it

  • @Neil070
    @Neil0702 жыл бұрын

    One of my most vivid memories of my childhood is reading Fantastic Four, and turning the page to see one of these incredible artworks (I use the word very deliberately). The FF in deep space, part photograph, part traditional Kirby comicbook pencil work. It was as though the characters had crossed into the "real world", it's hard to explain how a 10 year old me felt, but I was so excited by this. Stan and Jack expanded on this, calling the Marvel comics "Pop Art", which I never really understood. Steve Ditko went in a slightly different direction, with psychedelic "other realms". The Doctor Strange movie did a fairly good job in recreating Ditko's almost trippy visions. Put me off ever trying drugs! 😇

  • @lukeh2556
    @lukeh25562 жыл бұрын

    It's definitely art, I subscribed to this channel when I was on a bit of a comic/superhero kick, and even though I don't consume as much comic related content these days I'm always excited to immediately watch whatever art this channel creates

  • @kenji6492
    @kenji64922 жыл бұрын

    Scott, the videos you make are always emotionally resonant and make me feel things beyond “that’s interesting.” Your dedication to the credit of artists and exploration of their visions is an art in itself, and you are an artist.

  • @Guimhj
    @Guimhj2 жыл бұрын

    I really hoped the screaming human face would say "unionize", but you got me smiling anyway

  • @stephenbradford8524
    @stephenbradford85242 жыл бұрын

    Okay, that collage at the end? Genuinely really cool. I even said “that’s really cool” out loud while watching.

  • @NerdSyncProductions

    @NerdSyncProductions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, Stephen!

  • @twelveski2266
    @twelveski22662 жыл бұрын

    As an artists and let’s say supporter of unions this is one of my favourite videos by you, your lighting, graphics design and editing is always beautiful too

  • @adhambarbour
    @adhambarbour2 жыл бұрын

    Aw this is a tasty one Scott, Jack was such a creative dude that I can't begin to scratch the surface of. Also happy birthday to the King and happy late birthday to you too. Can't wait for the live stream for this one!😊❤

  • @ClintBandito
    @ClintBandito2 жыл бұрын

    Even since I first saw them I've found something slightly breathtaking about some of Jack's collage art and that's not a word I use lightly.

  • @NerdSyncProductions

    @NerdSyncProductions

    2 жыл бұрын

    the are truly stunning

  • @Playertwo002
    @Playertwo0022 жыл бұрын

    Scott, I’ve been thinking for awhile that a good video idea would be the history of when comics became more for adults and less aimed towards young children

  • @jeffnicholas6342

    @jeffnicholas6342

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes! It has been an interesting paradigm shift for this genre over the last twenty years. From print to screen an entire generation was raised on these characters, their ‘content’ and ‘Intellectual Property’. “Nostalgia never goes out of fashion” -City Slickers

  • @miqwerty
    @miqwerty2 жыл бұрын

    I didn't know Mildred was doing voiceover for this. Hell yeah! Love seeing my two favorite KZreadrs collab. Fantastic work as always :)

  • @anone.mousse674

    @anone.mousse674

    2 жыл бұрын

    If I squint my ears, I can make out vestiges of Bobby Duke

  • @grantbaugh2773
    @grantbaugh27732 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video, Scott. I know you joke about "no content only context" but I absolutely love how much background you give in every video you do. If I just wanted a list of events I could go on Wikipedia, but it's here that I get the actual depth and understanding.

  • @NerdSyncProductions

    @NerdSyncProductions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Grant! I’m glad you enjoy context as much as I do haha

  • @willowweedsYT
    @willowweedsYT2 жыл бұрын

    Netflix might be able to throw more money at their documentaries, but they are not higher quality and I would a thousand times rather watch you talk about the same subject! So there!

  • @snailfren
    @snailfren2 жыл бұрын

    I love your channel so much. I’ve been depressed for a while and lost a lot of motivation and energy to indulge in my hobbies again. Your videos helped me out of it. Thank you.

  • @darthbrutalicious6066
    @darthbrutalicious60662 жыл бұрын

    Can we all just agree how much this channel has upped the quality of its content and the overall presentation? Great sound, nice editing, well researched, it is excellent what you managed to achieve.

  • @revdrjon
    @revdrjon2 жыл бұрын

    BLESS YOU for your Position. I'm glad you can finally say you're an Artist.

  • @fangoram29
    @fangoram292 жыл бұрын

    I dream of the day Scott or someone similar does a deep dive into Roz Kirby. Both as a person and how much she did to make the legend of Jack possible

  • @NerdSyncProductions

    @NerdSyncProductions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hopefully one day!

  • @exilestudios9546
    @exilestudios95462 жыл бұрын

    jack Kirby would be both honored and proud of this video. honored because his more obscure work was not forgotten and proud because it inspired someone else.

  • @nxet2669
    @nxet26692 жыл бұрын

    Those collage are beautiful especially the ego n negative zone

  • @heathhaynes990
    @heathhaynes9902 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this! I've always dug Kirby's collage work and really appreciate this deep dive.

  • @NerdSyncProductions

    @NerdSyncProductions

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had fun with it, Heath!

  • @JoelkPoelk
    @JoelkPoelk2 жыл бұрын

    Ah, you got us Scott. Tricking us into another Jimmy Olsen episode. Love it though, keep up the good videos.

  • @AaronWacker
    @AaronWacker2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate how you show the brilliance of Jack Kirby. While he was the best at one thing at the time, drawing, the gentle respect you pay by helping all to understand his other intellectual artistic avenues sheds light on ideas and value for all artists whether drawing, painting, collages, or numerous other techniques. Sometimes in combining techniques even if challenging, leads to the marvelous world we have by creating something cherished and full of awe. Thanks for a very kind contribution. You are a true artist :)

  • @kellymccabe9154
    @kellymccabe91542 жыл бұрын

    Your collage at the end made me smile. Great art Scott

  • @NerdSyncProductions

    @NerdSyncProductions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Kelly! Means a lot!

  • @adrinocarvalo
    @adrinocarvalo2 жыл бұрын

    As an artist who draws and is more usually considered an artist, I say yes Scott, you ARE an artist and your videos are art. I love how much you put of yourself in your text and how open you are to expose your feelings in it. Really inspiring :)

  • @sugar_walls
    @sugar_walls2 жыл бұрын

    i might have commented this before but i'll say it again: years ago when i discovered your work it was already good, but now it is fantastic

  • @Doomsword0
    @Doomsword02 жыл бұрын

    What you create is very much art Scott, and I love experiencing it all the time. Also your collage at the end was legit beautiful and one hundred percent convened the message you were going for, I would honestly hang something like that on my wall.

  • @cherch222
    @cherch2222 жыл бұрын

    I love all of you’re newer, longer videos. They are well worth the wait.

  • @chrisneilgreen
    @chrisneilgreen2 жыл бұрын

    Your KZread videos *are* art. I respect it man. Don’t ever feel you have to apologize for calling yourself an artist.

  • @j.r.hoopleton7873
    @j.r.hoopleton78732 жыл бұрын

    I'm such a huge Kirby fan that I've been working with a really great tattoo artist to do a Kirby-inspired sci-fi sleeve for my entire right arm. We've actually gone through a lot of the traditional inspiration and have been looking for some different options for the fills and a few open spots. I think we're going to have to talk about Collage Art and Fumetti elements in some smaller areas. Thanks so much for this deep and unique insight into Kirby and his lesser paid attention to work!

  • @afonsolucas2219
    @afonsolucas22192 жыл бұрын

    This was an amazing birthday gift (not that you made it for me, but it came out on my birthday so Imma take it) ! Thank you Scott! Keep making great art!

  • @NerdSyncProductions

    @NerdSyncProductions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy birthday!

  • @bleedingsanity1
    @bleedingsanity12 жыл бұрын

    Scott acknowledging what he does is art is the most wholesome thing

  • @YohWolf
    @YohWolf2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Scott for this video. You definitely are an artist, it really clicked with your conclusion why are your videos so good. Art as I see it is about expressing yourself and evoking a reaction in your audience, and as much as you say you don't like your old content I feel you were always achieving that with me at least. The collage at the end was a sight to behold.

  • @NerdSyncProductions

    @NerdSyncProductions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! You’re too kind!

  • @galactic85
    @galactic852 жыл бұрын

    This video is amazing and it made me want to give collage art a try for myself. Thanks for making it.

  • @hladson
    @hladson2 жыл бұрын

    I have enjoyed your videos, at first for the fun informative content, then for your enthusiastic presentation, but over time I began to notice your cinematography and editing choices. You have woven great art together and I will continue to enjoy each new piece.

  • @NerdSyncProductions

    @NerdSyncProductions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words! And thanks for sticking around as I change and evolve!

  • @dannydramatic5782
    @dannydramatic57822 жыл бұрын

    This lighting is AWESOME

  • @andyabdullah3324
    @andyabdullah33242 жыл бұрын

    I really feel that Mr. Jack Kirby's ideas and arts here were way far ahead of its time. His arts and ideas is amazing to me. Something unique and weird yet still amazing.

  • @Peringon
    @Peringon2 жыл бұрын

    I am so hyped for this episode ❤️ Kirby is one of my favorite artists (not "comic book artist", artist in general). He had an amazing futurist sensibility. This is why I love Nerdsync ❤️💕 Scott's videos make me love comics even more 💕❤️

  • @darshvia
    @darshvia2 жыл бұрын

    Happy birthday to you, Scott! You damn well are an artist! Go you!

  • @gregorymorrison5818
    @gregorymorrison58182 жыл бұрын

    This has got to be one of my favourite videos you've ever done. I had no idea these collages even existed before and now I've learned so much about the history of something I'm deeply passionate about. Thanks, Scott!

  • @NerdSyncProductions

    @NerdSyncProductions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Gregory! Love making these videos and I’m glad people like watching them!

  • @riftwytch
    @riftwytch Жыл бұрын

    This was fascinating. I first became acquainted with Kirby when he started at DC in 1970; these comics had quite an influence on my imagination. And I loved the collage you did; don't stop.

  • @wheeljack0
    @wheeljack02 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being so passionate about his work. The King's artwork changed my life since i first saw his art when i was 4. Im sure Jack would be very proud of what you said & made.

  • @wrybreadspread
    @wrybreadspread2 жыл бұрын

    I loved these pictures. The issue of the Fantastic Four allying with Namor to battle Attuma was a classic, in my opinion.

  • @Swenglish
    @Swenglish2 жыл бұрын

    I loved the collages in Fantastic 4 as a kid. Then again I was the kind of kid who fell in love with hip hop for the creative sampling. The concept of making art by recontextualization was always very beautiful to me.

  • @theokogod6711
    @theokogod67112 жыл бұрын

    I always love your content, but this final collage you made/revealed is absolutely amazing! Thanks for shining a light on this part of Kirby's life

  • @NerdSyncProductions

    @NerdSyncProductions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @veggsbacon1891
    @veggsbacon18912 жыл бұрын

    Dang, I never knew about Kirby's collages till now. That's one of the coolest ways to implement sceneries and backgrounds. 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @gonzalofraguasbringas8617
    @gonzalofraguasbringas86172 жыл бұрын

    Hey Scott, fellow artist here! I'm on a binge re watching all your amazing videos. I'm supposed to be working right now, got a lot of drawing to do, but even though I planned to just listen to you talk while I worked, I can't help but stare at the beautiful editing and camera work you seem to pour into your most recent work. Amazing stuff. Thank you for making my life a little more beautiful ❤️

  • @mrgreatbigmoose
    @mrgreatbigmoose2 жыл бұрын

    Collage to me means Monty Python Segues. That being said I saw one of these in a comic book reader app and it gave me pause. I had to take a screen capture as I'd never seen anything like this on the page before.

  • @theprince5573
    @theprince55732 жыл бұрын

    I love the art of collages and i’ve never know someone (especially kirby) used them in comics! In contrast to people who dislike the style, i’m imensly interested now. Thanks for making such a great video about it!!

  • @polrusstomakriss9001
    @polrusstomakriss90012 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being more in-depth with comics than what I see, you make these interesting and better than science channels

  • @iandorian611
    @iandorian6112 жыл бұрын

    I’m a comic book artist and creator. I knew Jack and have worked with some of the greatest talents in this industry. I’m extremely passionate about what I do. Nothing makes me happier than seeing your passion come out as you speak about Jack and his artwork. You looked like you were so compelled that you were about to cry. I felt the same way. Thank you for making the most emotional presentation of Jack’s work by anyone on KZread. -Ian Dorian

  • @Maniac4Bricks
    @Maniac4Bricks2 жыл бұрын

    I'll be honest, this was a fascinating look into collages and through the lens of Jack Kirby understanding what can work and not so work in comics but in art in general. I wish I had this video a few years ago in college when I was taking a digital arts class which used alot of collaging though Photoshop, and I used to be constantly stunted on what to use and why to use it.

  • @electricgecko8997
    @electricgecko89972 жыл бұрын

    First reaction on seeing the title: “Yeah, well, we ALL draw some crazy stuff in college.” Second reaction after starting video: “Oh.”

  • @eduardoruiz7600
    @eduardoruiz76002 жыл бұрын

    I had never seen Kirby's collage art but it is now some of my favorite art I've ever seen by him (which is really saying something because this is frickin' Jack Kirby we're talking about). Your collage at the end of the video was also awesome and really ended the video on a powerful note in my opinion!

  • @canis2020
    @canis20202 жыл бұрын

    I believe the reason the videos on Scooby-doo do so well is the amount of passion they bring you. You have a lot of fun and that is infectious. Leave your bothers behind the camera and your passion will propel you.

  • @alanm7838
    @alanm78382 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video, Scott, and happy birthday! As someone who loves, in the purest sense of the word, writing, philosophy, theatre, and many other things that people would tell me to just not bother with, this feeling that you captured perfectly with your art was amazing, thank you.

  • @antoniocunha3912
    @antoniocunha39122 жыл бұрын

    Since I was a kid, I've always loved his collages. It seemed a bold move from him in his medium - comics. Adorable, simply adorable. That's what authentic artists do: they try new ideas and approaches in their work.

  • @iriidav
    @iriidav2 жыл бұрын

    I think what I love most about these pieces is that in comparison to his regular pencil art, there's often this stark, cold eeriness in Kirby's collages. They're often unsettling and invoke feelings of discomfort and uneasiness - I can imagine if I were to see them as a young child that some sort of primal fear would instinctually kick in due to the juxtaposition with the safe, familiar space of Kirby's art and I would want to glue the pages together so as not see them again. But they're so fascinating to examine as an adult and to look at what Kirby was trying to accomplish and push as an artist in the comics medium. Thank you very much for devoting a video to this topic!

  • @joluoto
    @joluoto2 жыл бұрын

    JIMMIES!!! The gift that keeps giving.

  • @babylonfuc
    @babylonfuc2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so obsessed with all of your content (which is art!! i love how insightful all of your takes are, and the artful way you put together and execute your videos is so inspiring), I'm going to be so sad once I catch up and run out of videos to binge :')

  • @NerdSyncProductions

    @NerdSyncProductions

    2 жыл бұрын

    awww thank you so much!

  • @MCLegoboy
    @MCLegoboy2 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate what you have created in your collage. For the better part of 50 years, maybe even a little more, so much media was consumed through television, but the number of creators and the stories able to be told has exploded away from what standard television could once give with the advent of the Internet and places like KZread. Imagine the things people of the mid 20th Century would be interested in today that was not on television at that time. However, we also have spent 50+ years just staring at boxes, and while so much of what we view is now outside the box, they also find new boxes to inhabit and we still sit and look at them. There's chaos in the boxes that try to grab our attention, and we forget to go forth and create works with our imagination that have no need for the boxes and are more active, interactive, and tactile, or even just personal and something not needing to be broadcast to the masses. We could do more to go out and create and experiment rather than consume. You've made a very compelling piece, Scott. It's a true work of art, and you are indeed an artist.

  • @thomasarcanine
    @thomasarcanine2 жыл бұрын

    Damn, my heart felt that... Another good analysis for you, Scott. Jack Kirby is always ahead of his time. Long live "The King"!!! And also, I would totally pick your video always over documentaries on Netflix. They don't have Scooby-Doo sneak in their scenes...

  • @rattyeely
    @rattyeely2 жыл бұрын

    I love collage art and I'm in awe of what Jack Kirby was able to do with the medium. Also I love the structure of this video and I love seeing your collage art at the end.

  • @comixproviderftw_02
    @comixproviderftw_022 жыл бұрын

    Scott: When you have a hobby, you gotta monetize it. Nolan Joker: If you’re good at something never do it for free.

  • @76ingit
    @76ingit2 жыл бұрын

    This was a great episode. Long live the King.

  • @skarloey1214
    @skarloey12142 жыл бұрын

    When Scott Had Posted About This Video I Miss Read It As "College Art" .

  • @tomazlang4006
    @tomazlang40062 жыл бұрын

    I dont usually comment, but man, Scott, youre a swell dude and your videos never fail to make me laugh and think! I hope youre doing well, you wonderful nerd.

  • @NerdSyncProductions

    @NerdSyncProductions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, thanks Tomaz!

  • @luisbajo7777
    @luisbajo7777 Жыл бұрын

    I never get tired of this video

  • @tcochu
    @tcochu2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, Scott, Yes, You Are. I took over a decade of being a Professional Artist to accept myself as an Artist to even use the "A" Word. And We Artists in this world of Creative Commerce are actually often Trapped between "vision" and being "productive" we are often not sure to call us artidsts, and put us even in proximity to our heroes. But to many, WE ARE THERE. And to me the Less is more approach - that KZread seems to hate - but that leads to awesome Essays like this one... I am grateful you went there, to elevate the kind of Entertainment and Infotainmain you create, from "Content" to "Art" So Yes. You are an Artist. And Do not dare to doubt it ;)

  • @AbishaHealfdene
    @AbishaHealfdene2 жыл бұрын

    You really are an artist, I have never seen one comic channel as unique as NerdSync, and that's the artist's mark of NerdSync.

  • @christianzamora-dahmen8475
    @christianzamora-dahmen8475Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for bringing so much love into this video. Yes, it’s such beautiful art that I can’t stop admiring. As for Jack Kirby, the more I learn about him, the more I feel his incredible drive and frustration. Such a creative man that ended torn up by corporation. It’s sad.

  • @elishawley9096
    @elishawley90962 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are amazing, and always leave me in deep thought or in tears. Love your art, never stop even when the worlds got you down!

  • @htgaines
    @htgaines2 жыл бұрын

    @ 44 minutes in: Friend, I don't know if it's art, but I know what I like, and call it Art, or Craft, But I love your creative expression!

  • @___vlc___5730
    @___vlc___5730 Жыл бұрын

    wow I'm not into marvel/dc comics and also not into collages. But seening Jack Kirbis collages really impressed me, I didnt know you could do such vivid images with collages and I think I should rethink this art form.

  • @spiteofartemis5829
    @spiteofartemis58292 жыл бұрын

    absolutely love the videos and how good the quality has been recently. been watching for years and seeing your art evolve from fun couple minute stories about a weird comic to absolutely amazing video essays that delve deeper then ever before into your favorite pieces of media is absolutely beautiful. i cannot wait to see how it evolves further (although i am very glad that i will have to wait anyways for such amazing videos). and im glad your accepting your videos as being art rather then just content (even if they were never content in the first place, no content, only context). also the collage art was beautiful and i really hope you have the wallspace to keep it somewhere

  • @loosegoose9233
    @loosegoose92332 жыл бұрын

    I feel like that issue of Fantastic Four made me a fan of Fantastic Four. It truly was something I had not seen in a comic before . It was something that I had never been able to put succinctly put into words before and this video really helped with that so thank you.