Todd genuinely loves his fans dude, no joke, he always responds to them on Facebook, he’s personally responded to me like 3 times.

@RyderLComics

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately not the case on Instagram ☹

@enhanced6892

3 жыл бұрын

Jim Lee and Todd. The best books I ever owned.

@natez9532

3 жыл бұрын

Hey James I wanna share a funny little story here if I may that goes in tandem with his fannerocity. My wife roommate at the time worked for gamestop it was summer of 09 and she went out to las vegas for a conference con thing and todd was like "Yeah I wasn't supposed to be here but I came anyway." and he gave her a signed #0 of Haunt and the next summer on a super hot day I had my arm resting on the cover was using the book for reference/inspiration and I pulled my arm up and half the sig with it, I shared this story on one of his fb threads and he said, "well we'll have to get it re-signed then won't we??"...just astounding and amazing...he didn't shun me for mistreating his books. XD

@filipbabic4913

3 жыл бұрын

@@enhanced6892 Don't forget Silvestri

@davidaaronartist

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

300 rejection letters later, this guy is one of the most iconic comic book artists on the planet.

@doug9418

5 ай бұрын

You are quite right about that. He is the best.

People will never understand what Todd did for comics . Hes made marvel and dc have some real competition .

@roymakescomics

3 жыл бұрын

I think they understand it just fine, they just don't fully appreciate it.

@apoclypse

3 жыл бұрын

He made them up their quality. Before image you would get maybe one or two issues from marvel that used the good magazine paper with the vibrant blacks and colors. I remember being blown away by the quality of Spawn. Very few throw away panels, great artwork high quality presentation. Comic books changed after that.

@zaggyag9147

3 жыл бұрын

No not really 😆 ...

@p-hawk1956

3 жыл бұрын

@Mr Jason But if your artwork and fine art clearly stood out from everyone else's at this time and your artwork was in high demand and you had designed Venom and you had the chance to start your own comics, with your own characters, popularise the use of Photoshop colouring and airbrushing in your own comics before everyone else, joined by Jim Lee, one of the best X-Men artists ever (and at the time) and Marc Silvestri, also previously one of the greatest X-Men artists ever, what would you have done? Please can you explain why they were responsible for this demise of comics?

@0newingedcrow

3 жыл бұрын

He and the Image founders also created a company built on equality. That's hard to find in ANY enterprise. But if you get a deal from Image Comics, you get the same deal as Todd MacFarlane, Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Whilce Portaschio, Eric Larsen and anyone else who has published under the Image banner.

SYFY WIRE PLEASE KEEP DOING MORE DOCUMENTARIES ON COMIC BOOK CREATORS!!! 🙏🏼

@amargad69

3 жыл бұрын

Calm down buddy, relax...

@ALbertoDoriguzzi

3 жыл бұрын

One for Erik Larsen ;)

@amargad69

3 жыл бұрын

@@ALbertoDoriguzzi And Ethan Van Sciver

@kingcrow5623

3 жыл бұрын

I AM ALSO VERY EXCITED... CA-CAW!

@xahdiel8292

3 жыл бұрын

Please!

Todd is endlessly fascinating and regardless of what you think of him, the fact that he never gave up on comics and still loves to draw is inspiring.

@SyFyWire

3 жыл бұрын

Truly

@JR-ju3kj

3 жыл бұрын

Without question,he's a big inspiration for me wanting to get into the comic book industry.He really changed the game in comics.

@futuregohan4837

3 жыл бұрын

I Would Love To See Todd McFarlane Do A Undertaker Comic Starring Mark Calaway As Undertaker In His Image

Having hosted Todd in our store, let me tell you that being around this guy can make you change the way you think about things. I hope I get to repeat that opportunity but if not, it was one of the greatest days of my life and I'll owe him forever.

@staceysphatstacks5572

9 ай бұрын

I met Todd a couple of months ago in his hometown of Calgary he was such a nice guy. He walked the line up before the signing and shack every one's hands and thanking them for coming I got lots of pics with my son and eye. It was mindblowing.

Todd: notoriety comes with a target *KZread immediately plays target ad

@SyFyWire

3 жыл бұрын

Bullseye 🎯

@johnnyslic

3 жыл бұрын

Get an adblocker,it will take you 2 minutes. I haven't seen a youtube add in years.

Been alive for 28 years...and this 40 min doc has inspired me more than anything I've ever seen. Thank you for giving me that push Todd.

"Upper management was complaining, the readers were rejoicing." Why can't modern comic book companies understand this?

@ghostfrequency6920

3 жыл бұрын

it's called the ego of the executive = upper management.

@rbruggeman7722

3 жыл бұрын

A weirdo just used this line on me about current so called Marvel comics, my response is after the quote: "Not every comic is written for YOU." Marvel comics are written for as wide an audience as possible they are meant to be mainstream but would still have imprints and places for edgier or more experimental stuff . THAT IS WHAT MARVEL COMICS IS. What you are talking about IS NOT MARVEL COMICS.

@rbruggeman7722

3 жыл бұрын

@Rob Hunter English majors? I really do not see the level of intelligence that would make believe these editors are capable of a simple English major but you are vouching for them so I have to take your word. When I read Walking Dead 100 the comic put you as the reader there helpless with the characters you cared about on your knees helpless with your hands tied then boom Glenn was dead! I actually shouted out in shock. You need to care about the characters. You were arguing for EXACTLY what Stan Lee talks about. Peter's got to get medicine back to Aunt May now and someone needs to have their life saved from a brutal villain right in front of him everything is riding on what is happening next. Not only do editors not understand basic story they think the reader buys the comic for the costume not the character. Peter Parker is Spiderman not the costume, We read to see Spiderman overcome obstacles and follow his drama. Action, Drama, Adventure It worked for a long time then they seem to have purposefully gone out of their ways to break the IPs. It could be fixed but not by these fools.

@matthewkevinobispo6582

3 жыл бұрын

Yes ~ Marvel seems to enjoy making fans angry

@DarkSideOfTheBrightSide

3 жыл бұрын

Rob Hunter what do you think about the 100 Bullets series, which in my opinion, is one of THE greatest comic book series to date.. the writing, the storyline/plot, art, and characters are insanely written, and drawn.. I just want to read your perspective, because I agree with you 100%.. I wonder if we have the same perspective about 100 Bullets.

Todd McFarlane inspires me. Hes incredibly humble and talented.

@ECLECTOb

2 жыл бұрын

Complete opposite of humble. But clearly talented.

@nunyabizwacks6711

2 жыл бұрын

being humble is overrated. Nothing wrong with owning it when your a badass in some way

Todd McFarlane is a one of a kind, no one will ever replace what he did for the comic and toy industry. The modern comic industry needs someone like Todd .

Todd is really under appreciated. He made everything cool He made not only characters standout in comics but also the artists that did the comics as well. He made toys that a lot of companies wouldnt even touch on (Horror and r-rated). Todd along with Kirby really changed the game in comics

@mikhailsubi6969

10 ай бұрын

And roblie

just when I thought I gave up on my artwork, I watch this and automatically become REBORN with the enthusiasm to attack this craft and make a name for myself one day!! thank you for this!!!

@bullyvonwilson4545

3 жыл бұрын

Make it sexy and subtle and don’t be afraid to ask yourself how can I make this cooler best of luck my friend💯👍🏻🤘🏻💀🍻

@SyFyWire

3 жыл бұрын

*HELL YES to this, Bob!!!*

@davidhovik7176

3 жыл бұрын

Keep going Bob.

@mindlessanime

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys! I got so hyped I'm currently working on a Venom Vs Pitt 😃

@mindlessanime

3 жыл бұрын

i just finished PITT vs Venom! check it out guys and tell me what you think on my Instagram @Quesoversus … and I legit am not using these comments as a platform to promote my art, i just thought I would share what I have created out of this major inspiration formed from this amazing documentary … ive learned over many years to always stay Humble :-)

Todd Mcfarlane is an icon and is way underrated. Spawn, Shrek, Mortal Kombat and now DC Multiverse and many more, Mcfarlane has been epic! 💯

Not gonna lie..I got teary-eyed experiencing this documentary. Awesome job putting this together Sci-Fi Wire Crew

I graduated HS in the summer of '91, and Todd's art drew me back into comic book collecting. I bought every version of every book/cover he did, and when Spawn came out, my young, broke self even bought 23 copies of Spawn issue #1. I was obessed. Over the years, I traded or sold many of my various comics, but the ones I would never part with, and still have to this day, are my McFarlanes. I kept "some" of the others, but anything with Todd's art, is too beautiful to ever part with 🙏🏻❤🐉

@michaelsimkins7078

3 жыл бұрын

"obessed"? Don't you mean "obsessed"!? There's no such word as "obessed"!

@simonyadig

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelsimkins7078 You sound like a blast at parties.

@HazWolverine

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think he meant obsessed, probably obese. He was broke yet obese, buying and trading comics.

@coltonnelson2494

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelsimkins7078 A year later and dude.. really? Mans was probably typing on a phone like me.

Todd and Jim Lee were two of the best Marvel artists in the late 80’s early 90’s that made those comics look amazing and carried on with those styles for years in a plethora of different media’s

@michaelnedoshytko6920

3 жыл бұрын

I did enjoy the Mark Bagley design as well, but I'm sure everything post Todd's work at Marvel was emulated by Todd McFarlane art.

@JR-ju3kj

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed and they're the two best artists out of the seven Image Comics founders.

@mpeacraft8585

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Still, it’s baffling how Marvel shuns artists who want to create their own characters. Todd and Leifeld are most notable creators whose characters adapted to the big screen.

@JR-ju3kj

3 жыл бұрын

@@mpeacraft8585 Marvel and DC have ALWAYS shunned artists who to want to create their own characters. It's never not been that way.Anyone who created or creates a character for Marvel and DC does so with the implicit understanding that they don't own the characters and that they never will.EVEN the late,great Stan Lee,for all of his accomplishments and for all of the great characters that he created,said that all he ever was,was an employee at Marvel and that he never owned any of the characters(Stan also said in the same interview that Marvel was basically just using him as a figurehead to trot out appearances at movie premieres and for cameos in their movies).I love Marvel and DC and I am a die-hard,life-long comic book fan but don't expect Marvel and DC to embrace artists who want to create their own characters. Now,having said that,that doesn't mean that Marvel and DC should screw creators over or not give them creator-credit in their books(which they have done time and time again)but Marvel and DC have never been and WILL never be the places for creator-owned characters.

@JR-ju3kj

3 жыл бұрын

@@mpeacraft8585 If artists and writers want to create their own characters then what they should do and what they need to do is go to publishers like Image Comics and Dark Horse Comics with their ideas-that's what I intend to do with the ideas that I have for comic books that I want to write. Remember that companies where the creators had the power and the ownership of their characters didn't exist for the longest time until people decided to create the companies where the artists and the writers can own their own creations and make money off of them and be paid what they should be. It would have been great if companies like Image and Dark Horse were around in the era of Jerry Siegel, Joe Schuster,Jack Kirby,Steve Ditko and all of the other many comic book greats.But the industry wasn't ready for that yet, NOW,writers and artists have more options-if they want to create their own characters and OWN them and make money off of them and not have to answer to anyone- there are publishers that now exist that they can go to. But Marvel and DC are big,corporate machines and that's not what they're about-like Marc Silvestri said,they don;t want the artists(and the writers,I would argue)to shine,they just want the characters and stories to shine(even though there's absolutely no reason that it can't be BOTH since obviously,it's not like these characters are creating and drawing themselves and like the stories are writing themselves).

Todd and Greg Capullo were the most memorable to meet in person at conventions. Todd was so enthusiastic and nicr

@eclecticcerebro8287

3 жыл бұрын

Yea they are both cool guys in person.. I work comic cons so, I’ve been going crazy because I love seeing these guys

We should start a petition, so he could create Spawn movie on HBO MAX

@evildead6654

3 жыл бұрын

Im signing that petition

@AeonLumen.

2 жыл бұрын

that will never happen.

I was lucky to have the pleasure of meeting Todd McFarlane at the Art Institute of Phoenix back in the early 2000's. He was promoting women in the comic industry and doing a seminar there. He also showcased a few teaser clips from the Spawn 2nd season of the animated series to show as examples of how the design pipeline worked and how the designers and team communicated. It's amazing to see how far he has gone since the inception of Spawn. What a legend :)

Here I am at 35 still reading his comics since I was 12 years old. Hes such a big inspiration to me & my Art, without Todd Mcfarlane I wouldn't be able to help provide for my family doing Art 🙏🏽! I hope he brings back the Haunt comic series 👊🏽

35:07 "Belief in what you do weathers just about everything"....man, that line hit me personally and describes the past couple years of my life & career. Todd is such an inspiration and visionary. He's proof that you should always believe in your vision no matter how crazy some might think it is.

I would've never became the artist i am today if it wasn't for Todd Mcfarlane,he is the reason i started drawing,the reason i created my original characters,the reason i am who i am as an artist. I can't thank him enough.

“I’m just getting started!” Just what we want to hear.

Fantastic documentary ! We NEED the same with Mark Milar, Robert Kirkman, Jim Lee, J.Scott Campell, Bruce Timm...

Todd McFarlane: the Michael Jordan of comics

@ComedyBee

3 жыл бұрын

Michael Jordan is the Todd McFarlane of Basketball

@reginaldt.7849

3 жыл бұрын

@@ComedyBee Its gotta be the shoes

@okachobired5856

3 жыл бұрын

Jack Kriby and John Byrne: Are we a joke to you?

@jasontabor3547

3 жыл бұрын

@@okachobired5856 answer: probably

@okachobired5856

3 жыл бұрын

Jason Tabor then you have much to learn my son

The Toddfather can talk for days

@SyFyWire

3 жыл бұрын

🤩🤩🤩

@professor_kenneth

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah he loves to hear himself talk. Lol .

WOW! This brings back memories. Todd and I are about the same age. I remember how, his art piqued the public's interest in "old, boring" comics. What a gifted guy!

the whole time i'm watching this, i got goosebumps. thanks for the documentary SYFY, Todd Mcfarlane is an important icon in the comics and toys industries. i grew up with his stuff so thanks again for making this video.

@davidoster9055

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I love spawn. Even though I found out about Spawn and Todd Mcfarlane later than most. I really admire Todd for doing things his own way and knowing his journey throughout the comic book industry. I really admire Todd for his sheer willpower to not give up and really just stomp down and say I will do this and never let things get in his way. And if he does he always finds a way. Thank you so much for all you have done. Also we really need a new spawn game and movie. Keep going Todd and all of us will be here with you.

My brothers loved Spawn when we were kids. They collected toys, comics, and everything. ☺

When people try to say "no" to your goal and ambition. Follow Todd's footsteps and say "Hell freaking no"

@JR-ju3kj

3 жыл бұрын

That's right.Don't listen to those people!

This docmentary of Todd McFarlane is excellent. Any creator down on their luck or anybody looking for insiration to succeed should watch this. I enjoyed every minute of it.

The animated Spawn series is so good.

Todd's attitude, positivity, and "don't tell me I can't" outlook is literally 1/2 of what gave me the courage as a kid to pursue my own career and I can't thank the man enough for giving me that.

Todd McFarlane just lightens up my mind and there is no depression anymore. Now I have some fuel to continue to learn 3D modeling and drawing and at the same time handle my main job, which I planning to change. Thx a lot for sharing this amazing content!

It's people like Todd that pushed post-Kirby comic world forward. Comics were largely cookie cutter and becoming vanilla. Todd carved a niche and IMO, helped save the industry, and benefit artists.

37:00 That actually got me.

@santwan5306

3 жыл бұрын

He loves his Wanda

@braylonrandle1731

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it felt like he forgot he was doing a documentary and just let his walls down. I think we all felt it because of how real it was

@abdillahazhar1833

3 жыл бұрын

This is a guy who knows the value of WHAT he loves and WHO he loves and loves him back. I felt heat in my eyes and sore in my throat seeing how he talked about his wife there.

@Shido19

3 жыл бұрын

Right on the feels

Todd's one of my biggest inspirations as an aspiring comic artist. His drive for achieving his dreams is so admirable. Whenever I doubt myself, I just think "If Todd could do it, then I got a chance to do it too!"

Todd is really cool. I love that he was inspired by seeing another Canadian artist living in Calgary.

This was really good.

@angusmcfootball

3 жыл бұрын

Says the guy who’s kind of a snob when it comes to his companies figures. Lol

I'm not really into collecting action figures anymore but damn, back when he still did more than that he was amazing. He is easily one of the finest artists in the history of comics, and Spawn was an amazing comic for a long time. Yeah the animated series is utterly superb too.

@jamichealruiz8640

Жыл бұрын

Agree with u 100%

The guys is just awesome. Going into the comic/gaming/movie industry with the initial thought of *not everyone is going to like your stuff* is right. You can't please everyone.

Thanks for uploading this, SyFy. I'm glad I can watch it.

The HBO series is what introduced me to Spawn. Still one of the most unique shows I've seen. It's like watching a nightmare.

Everytime I feel like I need a motivation, I just go back to these documentaries. Thank you Syfy!

Mcfarlane saved the comic industry no doubt. His art is what got me into comics!

Todd has been such a subtle inspiration in many lives without knowing it

I love this doc. Todd is a giant and a true inspiration. As a kid I was there at the launch of Spawn and my brother and I were instantly hooked. I'm a huge toy fan and can honestly say Todd took the whole industry up with him as the gold standard for action figures. I still have probably 20+ Spawn toys in the package plus all the loose ones...I was elated to learn he got the DC license...currently have 12 of the multiverse figures and will be getting way more! Bottom line is Todd just gives it his best and nothing else will do. We as fans win because of it!

@davidfromsouthpark9023

3 жыл бұрын

His first wave of DC multiverse was iffy but glad the other waves are getting better. Love when creators take note of what the fans want. Not like Hasbro or Mattel. Love MCFARLANE!

“ I’m amazed that she continues.........continue to deal with me...” What an awesome moment to have in this documentary. Wow! McFarlane is the F@#$!N man.... If it weren’t for him pushing the boundaries of multiple ART driven industries, I’m positive that I would be a different person today....

@pyromaniacforhire

Жыл бұрын

I adore the love between him and Wanda~ That moment you mentioned gave me chills!

No Cons this year must be killing poor Todd. Not being able to interact with fans must be a total bummer.....

@WhattheFoXPlay

3 жыл бұрын

He'll find the way how to handle 2020 =) And we should do it too.

@TCMECH79

3 жыл бұрын

The guy puts out multiple videos on KZread and Instagram and answers questions from fans

@ThisAintNickelodeon

3 жыл бұрын

He did $3 million worth of interacting with fans on Kickstarter.

@eclecticcerebro8287

3 жыл бұрын

Na.. he needed the break because fans can be a bit, aggressive...

His artwork captivated as a kid. The level of detail he brought to the page was world changing to me. No one came close. He is legend in my book…

I met Todd about a year ago towards the end of a very long day at a convention and he was still amazing and friendly like I was the first person in line. Such a standup dude

Much respect to McFarlane, but are we going to ignore Erik Larsen and the fact that he has written, penciled and inked EVERY SINGLE ISSUE of Savage Dragon since 1992?

@ChamanConTenis

3 жыл бұрын

This is Todd McFarlane's doc sir, and a Wendy's.

@jetjoe9646

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully he gets a doc too... SAVAGE DRAGON!!

@finfangfo0m

3 жыл бұрын

And yet, somehow Larsen's art still sucks...

@creepycrawler123

3 жыл бұрын

Why would they be talking about that in a documentary that’s literally about Todd’s story?

@kevin_vincent

3 жыл бұрын

@@creepycrawler123, I only mention Larsen because, unlike Todd, Erik has never stopped writing and drawing his monthly Image book. Perhaps there's a story to explore with Larsen, now that we have McFarlane's here.

This was absolutely Brilliant!!!

Todd, Jim Lee, Norm Breyfogle are my favorite artists of all time.

@krisj827

3 жыл бұрын

Norm Breyfogle was one of the best comic artists ever and his Batman was amazing. Glad to know that there are more ppl that appreciate his work too.

I think I've been waiting for this since last year. It's finally here!

Making the cover a pantomime of The Amazing Spider-Man with the font and the pose and the chains as webbing is hilarious. Only Todd would do something like that.

@eagle_spangled_tricolor2073

3 жыл бұрын

Surprised Marvel isn't copyrighting him for that.

@Shido19

3 жыл бұрын

@@eagle_spangled_tricolor2073 why exactly? Marvel owns the character, but McFarlane drew the cover

I hope whoever made these comic book deep dive videos knows how much they’re changing the trajectory of the next Todd McFarlane watching these videos and stoking their passion beyond the point of no return.

Can you make a documentary about the late Michael Turner? Such a great artist and who passed away too early

Can't wait for Todd's Spawn movie!!

@pedrobarnez5502

3 жыл бұрын

ug...been waiting!

@SidNightWalker

3 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting 20 years or so.

@toddgarver5397

3 жыл бұрын

Keep waiting.

@is-landmedia2360

2 жыл бұрын

Same

Jim Lee documentary next pls. Oh and Mark Silvestri 🙂

PLEASE DON’T STOP MAKING THESE COMIC DOCUMENTARIES!!!

Todd is very inspirational not the just the comics and toys but his personality and will that he's just says let's do it and life needs that

Can we get an Image Comics "bio pic"? Christian Bale as Todd McFarlane and Rachel McAdams as Wanda McFarlane.

@MrKrushgutz

3 жыл бұрын

That would be corny.

@maris4137

3 жыл бұрын

@Raw Key Actually, Rob Liefeld wrote a screenplay for an Image Comics movie. It's been on development hell for years now. I hope he pitches it to Netflix. 🙂

@mpeacraft8585

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I’m not the only one who saw his resemblance to Christian Bale haha!

@nerdstimeprime9091

2 жыл бұрын

Stfu and take my money

This video is really good. Syfy please make more of these about the comic artists & illustrators

I still have my #1 issue of Spawn and my aunt has one signed by Todd. Spawn will always be one of my favorites. I really wish we could have got more of the HBO Spawn series, it was so amazing and they knocked it out of the park, especially Keith David as Al Simmons. Thank you for uploading this, it came on tv not long ago and I missed it.

@lexide9432

3 жыл бұрын

Have you seen how well Mortal Kombat did with Keith David as Spawn in Mortal Kombat 11? Its like HBO spawn made a return in MK 11 check it out.

@tacoenvy

3 жыл бұрын

Lexide Yeah I did see that, I actually own the game but hardly ever play it. But I thought that was pretty epic for sure.

@tacoenvy

3 жыл бұрын

Lexide Wait a min.. Lexide, holy shit! I’m pretty damn positive I used a couple of your Salt & Sanctuary videos hahaha that’s awesome they were actually really helpful for me at the time! 👊

One of the most inspirational artists in comics this was the pick me up i needed

His story is amazing really glad this documentary exists so I can understand how he got into the industry and it's really cool how he basically owns everything and built his own character his own story in his own company with friends like that That's a really cool thing to do.

We need to invent a new word to define what Todd McFarlane IS. To have been in the same time as your inspiration makes my days.

Todd McFarlane is underrated, I love Todd, he’s my favorite comic book artist or just and artist in general, I dedicate my drawings to him

He is an example for all of us.Don't let anybody tell you that you can't do something just because it's impossible,wierd or stupid.You make your own path.That's why he will always be my favorite comic book artist.

A true inspiration. Todd and Greg Capullo where the ones that make me look to the alternatives in comic books, Image was the thing, and still Todd is kicking asses in this industry, a true legend.

I was getting into comics just as image was popping off. It was an insane time to be a fan, I have yet to see that type of enthusiasm for the comic book medium since.

Batman, Hulk, Captain America, Spiderman, Spawn. Everything he drew was an instant buy for me as a kid during this time. I loved the artwork above all others at the time.

I love how Todd isn't the kind of person to claim his way is best, or there are certain rules for success. As long as it looks good, the passion is there and you make it engaging it will be great. Such a humble guy.

This was too short of a documentary but I tell you what I enjoyed every second of it...i still remember buying Spawn #1 the detail in the drawings the quality of the paper THE QUALITY OF THE PAPER...awesome

Thanks for the years of inspiration and motivation Todd you rock no matter what. Love ya. All the best and the best to all.

Todd McFarlane is hands down the best things to happen to comics. He went above and beyond to give the fans what they wanted. He went to war for the fans and for his craft.

He is the one that inspired me to draw the way that I draw today. And it all happened when I saw his issue #1 from SPAWN back in the 90’s. 🙏

Thanks SYFY loved watching this Todd is a huge inspiration!!

Back in the early 1990s, I attended a small comic con over at The Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas. I recall some pretty impressive guest stars whom made the con bigger than what it was. For instance; there was both; Adam West & Burt Ward. The cast from the original "Texas Chainsaw Massacre". The "legendary" Stan Lee. And of coarse; Todd McFarlane; just to name a few. At this time; I wasn't nearly the McFarlane fan I am now. So much of my attention was drawn mainly to Stan Lee. And believe it or not, while there was a consistent mob drawn to Todd's area, Stan was pretty much left alone. (*to this day that aspect really baffles me*) What was cool is that both me, and my brother, almost had Stan Lee all to ourselves. There were no lines to see Stan Lee. So we both, more or less, simply hung out with Stan, and had pictures taken with him. It was pure awesomeness. But back to Todd. On the second day of the con, we decided to wait in line to meet Todd McFarlane, and get some autographs. The endless line wrapped around some tables which impaired our view of Todd. In his place was what appeared to be his personal team who had various McFarlane comics & prints, for sale, in case someone wanted something a little extra to be signed by Todd by the time he, or she, got there. One of his "team" I found pretty stunning. I've always had a crush on Meg Ryan. And to me, this lady looked much like her. So being that there were no flies on me, I steadied myself before finally reaching her. Wearing a classic John Romita Sr. Spider-Man shirt, I tried inventing a decent line, and asked her if she'd be interested in having dinner with me sometime. In a kind response, she thanked me for the offer, but said, "I'm married to Todd", pointing around the tables towards him. In response, I apologized, telling her I didn't know. Truly, this was one of my most remembered embarrassing moments. So now, looking at this post, this is the very first time I've seen "Mrs". McFarlane since that fateful day, so many years ago. And I've gotta say; "I'll be darned if she didn't look like Meg Ryan". Anyway, if Todd McFarlane happens to be reading this post; to him I say, "I am sorry for asking out your wife. Not only are you an incredible artist, but you also have amazing taste in women, sir. And if you don't already know it; you're blessed." Signed, Daniel

@shreyvaghela3963

3 жыл бұрын

Dn that's a good story

Todd is one of the major reasons I became an artist/graphic designer...I fell in love with his style growing up. This yr I've gotten the opportunity to ink and color my first comic for a client that's going to print. If it wasn't for seeing Todd bend the rules of the comic industry and giving the rule breaking comic artist a shot, I'm not sure if this for me wouldn't be more than just a hobby and not a profession without his influence...congrats to Todd and company for issue 300 of Spawn!!!

I've seen this, as well as the documentary about Image, at least 5 times and I still can't help but feel inspired every single time!

Seen a handful of Image and Tood McFarlane docs. This is my favorite.

He is an inspirational and amazingly talented person. Love his drive. This kept giving me goosebumps while watching it. Fueled that fire to finish mine. By far one of my number one idols.

I just discovered Spawn (because of Mortal kombat 11) and god, i freakin' love this character, that darkness, the drawing, thank you Tod McFarlane for Spawn !

This man, along with Jim Lee and Rob Liefeld, completely defined my comic book world for quite some time. They still are my favorites.

Thank god they didnt interview Kevin Smith crying over the 300th cover. lol

@melquizedec

3 жыл бұрын

who?

@keithlinkous1008

3 жыл бұрын

Lol I see what you did there....

Image was the best in that time in my opinion. Love Todd McFarlane and all of them at Image. It was my favorite line in the 90's.

Steve Oliff the colorist on the the old Spawn doesn't get enough credit for making the art pop. Great doc btw

@melquizedec

3 жыл бұрын

digital colors were amazing plus the art of greg capullo

Imagine how much more of a beast Mcfarlane would be if he did drink coffee. I bet you he could draw twice as fast.

Exceptional, and inspirational documentary on Todd and his team/family around him! The doc finally got unlocked in Canada, excellent watch SYFY.

Huge fan of Todd and his works... still just imagine what if he goes to DC for a long term

@lexide9432

3 жыл бұрын

I dont think you got the point of the documentary lol

The dedication he has for his creations runs deep and seems relentless.

It's so cool hearing this as an adult. I actually WASN'T the biggest Tod McFarlan fan, initially- I was a Mark Bagley art fan. But the crossover Spiderman stoeies drew me in over the years. But what a story, wow. Im definitely a fan, now. I used to want to be a comicbook artist so im SUPER FAMILIAR w all these names, its so good to finally see their faces... wow

Now this is art, not like that stuff that’s in museums that looks like a 3 yr old did it. This is actually worth some money

This man is a living legend. Very inspirational and humble. Huge Spawn fan. I hope another movie gets made sooner rather than later. Thank u syfy wire 4 this documentary. Very well done. ✌

Todd, if you ever read this, thank you. I've been following your career for years. Your story has inspired me in my own little way to stay true to my vision while also fighting for it and self publish my own comic. So again, thank you. Also, we wouldn't mind one more Spider-Man run like the good old days!

Wonderful documentary. Glad I got to see it. I guess we all needed a reminder of what a BADASS Todd McFarlane is huh? Great job SYFY