Blue Beetle Vs. Big Dix, The Gangster

[@taktakcustoms3542]

The Blue Beetle takes his clothes off and shouts "I must get Big Dix" priceless!

[@Rescoase]

Thought I was the only one that noticed that gem. lol

[@kdisley]

5:30 "When it calls Joan Mason 'Girl Reporter' that makes it sound to me like she reports on nothing but girls." Which isn't true, of course. In fact, she's completely obsessed with Big Dix. Ahem.

[@ItsTheFizz]

IRS: "It says here you marked a box of spaghetti as a deductible?" CT: "Yeah, it was for a show..."

[@qrissy3742]

Michael Scally lol 😆

[@NoJusticeNoPeace]

His costume is just a colour-shifted Phantom, right down to the sort of widow's peak hood.

[@Bolsonaro_em_Haia]

The resemblance is strong, but there are small differences, at least sometimes. Phantom's costume resembles an unitard, is never scaled, has diagonal stripes on its briefs, very noticeable dark boots, never includes goggles, and stopped including gloves fairly early on. Golden Age Blue Beetle is very often scaled, probably to suggest chainmail. It also uses includes gloves with fairly flared cuffs and goggles instead of the domino mask. A tunic of varying length is sometimes present as well.

[@Bolsonaro_em_Haia]

Also, Phantom's eye irises are hardly ever visible inside his domino mask (and he always has one), and he is always with a pair of gun holsters on his belt.

[@rockmanx6857]

Thought my eyes were deceiving me there for a minute 🤔

[@joeblaster8770]

Ted could never resist the power of Big Dix.

[@brennanshane146]

No one can

[@markasimmons]

I can't wait to see Grant Morrison's reinterpretation of the classic villain Big Dix... err...

[@CasaiAgicap]

You know he would

[@sparklyhyena7339]

Well Love Sausage from "The Boys" by Garth Eninis is probably very close to what one would expect. (can't believe it is getting a live-action series lol)

[@AscendantStoic]

Someone must have been laughing their asses off while writing that dialog, it's sounds almost like they are using every chance they can to say Big Dix, and they got away with it XD

[@TheDing1701]

I'm 50, and I was giggling like a middle schooler throughout this entire episode! Thanks Chris!

[@LDXReal]

BIG DIX MUST BE STOPPED" - reporter girl Are you *sure* about that?

[@jonbodhi]

Your adolescent delight in saying ‘Big Dix’ never got old.

[@diverguy3556]

You said dix! Uh huh huh huh huh huh huh!

[@starofjustice1]

Reminds me of Adam Sessler and that Ultimate Muscle character he thought was so funny.

[@starofjustice1]

@@diverguy3556 Settle down, Beavis.

[@AndrewJohnson-oy8oj]

We all saw his choice of shirts for this video.

[@Eisenwulf666]

For the golden age it's not such a bad superhero: he has got the tragic backstory, access to police files and fresh cases, an inventor character that makes gadgets for him, a love interest and eventually a sidekick. That's more than most

[@metal87power]

Super-cop is considered an illegal activity, so taking a super-hero identity is actually a smart move.

[@arempy5836]

Blue Beetle handles big dix? I knew him and Booster were close but.. (Yes I know that's Ted and this is Dan but come on, how could I not?)

[@TheRealNormanBates]

7:00 Oh no! Those goons from Big Dix might shoot their pieces at that lady's face! Will the Long Arm of the Law be able to wrestle down Big Dix's muscle? 7:37 GREAT line reading there, CT. 8:54 Dan, the _last_ thing you should be saying when talking about Big Dix is how you "came" in the window. 14:38 is that Cameron Mitchell?!?

[@willelmore58]

Literally cried laughing at "So you see, I must get Big Dix!"

[@tonilarios]

- "it's a big one but I can handle it"!: That's what blue beetle said. - "speaking of a mess. You should see what happens after BLUE BEETLE gets Big Dix". ....

[@Agamemnon2]

Page 1 dead infants, that's how you know you're in the Golden Age of Comics.

[@howcanihelpyou4943]

Chris's voicework at it's best here.

[@Rometiklan]

Maybe a crossover comic featuring Blue Beetle and James Bond going up against Big DIx and Pussy Galore? Too subtle? One of the funniest vids and there have been plenty, Chris! Thanks for posting.

[@kociarzultimate384]

I miss when popculture characters could have names that are straightup inuendos that absolutely no one could dismiss

[@willc9235]

My first time hearing about the Blue Beetle was the old radio program. It is very fun, I think every episode he gets knocked out and tied up then escapes and then gets the bad guys. I would love to see a collection of the golden age Blue Beetle comics.

[@trexrising4097]

We need to bring back Dan Garret so he can time-travel and fight Biggus Dickus.

[@matthewbecker7389]

"Dr Franz? It's Beetle. I need a vitamin to help with my Big Dix problem!"

[@pencilpauli9442]

Love the hotel rooms changing wallpaper colours! @14:46 The wall changes colour each panel from blue, to yellow and red. The carpet changes colour too! Not noticed this before, is it something that happens in golden age comics? Also, great idea Big Dix. Have a button at the top of the stairs that someone could tread on to make the stairs into a slide.

[@theswan1852]

Always enjoy your shows. Ted Kord was an archeology student? Fascinated that BB originated in a blue suit and beetle tie. I think Kirby drew his syndicated newspaper strip, and he had a radio show. A lot of hype for a not-very-popular, sketchy-origin character. Also, kids often double up on slides, adults too.

[@HiperPivociarz]

So as you see, I've got to get Big Dix!

[@alexandermacdougall7873]

The Blue Beetle is one of my favorite golden age era comic books. I was first exposed to the character through the radio version, which made me search out the comic book. Which,despite it's campiness,I also loved. I've never been much of a fan of Big Dix though 😂

[@NapoleChan]

2:12 is Sparky's hand helping the Blue Beetle combat their arch nemesis Blue Balls?

[@conradojavier7547]

Spakry should come back as the Frozen Private(totally not a Winter Soldier Ripoff).

[@tobi2960]

The commitment of this man to the intros is trully impressive

[@zachcouch1987]

I love the commitment to the intro.

[@tablasolo]

My son and I are huge fans of comics and comic history. We were laughing out loud when listening to this episode. Thx Chris.

[@johnhannibal5108]

Dan Garret walks by me in an elley, "BIG DIX MUST BE BROUGHT TO JUSTICE!" Me, in the alley, "as a guy with a smaller 'unit' I say ABOUT TIME!"

[@jonothanthrace1530]

Thank Kirby for the advent of photocopiers making flipping art a thousand times easier for low-budget comics.

[@WWRITD]

You gotta give him props for absolutely committing to the opening bits

[@TastyMysteryMeat]

I love these light episodes. Don't be afraid to do more of them.

[@ryanleatigaga7596]

I'm pretty sure the writers who made Big Dix were snickering like elementary school students when they first came up with the name. I'd be, too!

[@truefanforum3273]

Oh Lord, I needed that intro! It was the perfect thing to perk up my day!!

[@adamstoroschuk7211]

The most hilarious Comic Tropes episode.

[@Clay3613]

Second to his Defenders episode.

[@kamuelalee]

Your reviews are a thing of joy...especially with spilled and messy pasta!

[@KTF0]

If I were create a supervillian team, I would pair several female super villains with him and call them Chicks with Big Dix.

[@lewisaino]

Futa Squad.

[@kuripangui]

there is a movie called "White Chicks", those are chicks with big dix

[@cephasoj108]

This has to be the most savage episode you've ever made

[@prajwaljayaraj5887]

Why does the Blue Beetle look like a Phantom knockoff ?

[@anriislookingprettydapper1397]

My thoughts exactly

[@blackphoenix77]

Because his costume is "inspired" by the Phantom

[@CasaiAgicap]

Check out Linkara's retrospective of the Blue Beetle. The guy who owned Fox Comics had a habit of ripping stuff off, and the Blue Beetle, while more a ripoff of the Green Hornet, definitely was designed to look like the Phantom.

[@Baronsunday]

This episode's one of your funniest so far. Hey Chris, love your show ! (Damn it I put my word balloons the wrong way around !)

[@antoniolopez-lr2si]

This is comedy gold, and the way you keep a straight face when you say " Big Dix are killing kids" lol

[@prajwaljayaraj5887]

Oh Fuck, I haven't cried this much laughing! Thanks for brightening my day Chris!!!

[@LARKXHIN]

Honestly, how can you not be a Patreon subscriber for a man willing to spill a pot of pasta on himself JUST for an opening.

[@ReaperXC]

He looks exactly the same as the Phantom. Hadn’t seen the blue beetle drawn from the golden age previously.

[@fergalrh]

The start of this video is a work of art.

[@JayPR001]

You're one in a handful of youtubers whose longform videos I watch and rewatch constantly. Not only you have a lot of knowledge about what you're talking about but also, and more importantly, a lot of passion, and that's hard to find nowadays. Thanks for all the hard work and hours of entertainment!

[@RyderLComics]

This was a nice lighthearted change from the Cerebus episode, good stuff! Reminds me of how wacky the stories were when I was reading the golden age Green Lantern comics.

[@joemoreno2478]

I want you to know that I appreciate that you speak openly about your depression in several of your videos. As a fellow sufferer, I love that you help by removing our condtion out of the shadows. I just wanted to thank you Chris. Keep up the good work.

[@BottomBunkArt]

He’s pitching and handling Big Dix all in one comic. Very versatile.

[@bradenhogan2]

I’ve been reading Batman’s golden age comics and he always made Dad jokes and had panels that read out of order and inconsistent. Just some quirks of the early days before we got everything figured out

[@alx42013]

Hilarious Intro... 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Thanks man,you made my day.

[@ryanweston6182]

Thank you for this one. This comic was a riot. Lol. I was laughing the whole way through.

[@Rescoase]

Opening with some slap-stick; nice. Good episode. Thanks

[@benjaminkellog7311]

My interpretation of that "Beetle Signal" is that it probably functions in a similar way to Spider-Man's belt-mounted flashlight signal. You know, the one that he flashes onto a wall and looks sorta like his mask?

[@prajwaljayaraj5887]

Hell yes!!!!! THIS is exactly why I subscribed to Comic Tropes!!!!

[@zoekelly9949]

I’m such a child. I can’t stop laughing at this and this isn’t even my 1st time hearing about Big Dix.

[@haruruben]

I can’t decide which “oh hi” moment I like best, this one was pretty good

[@theflyingninja1]

Blue Beetle looks like he's about to do the washing up.

[@felipea1399]

Biggus Dickus: finally, a worthy opponent, our battle will be legendary!

[@benjaminkellog7311]

So does Dan Garret, supercop, pair well with DC's Lady Cop?

[@sweetbread4190]

I always learn new things from your videos about comics I never knew about. I really enjoy your channel and hope you keep making amazing content!

[@noirerequiemii101]

I knew a good old Golden age analysis would be coming soon, great video!

[@djalmadias4915]

It reminded me of watching the Titans series. "I also care about Dick!" "I love Dick too much" 😂😂😂

[@TheUncannykodiak]

there goes "Big Dix" selling his "wood..." 5:47

[@ThatTony]

I love that intro skit so much. Keep up the great work Chris!

[@lunarmodule6419]

YAY! Man I LOVE when you look at oldies comics (30 to 70) But the great thing with the Golden Age is à bunch of the heros we dont know. So we discover with pure delight (Mister Wiskers LOL) Plus your funny cracks because of the naiveté or just cheap writing. Thank you.

[@rolandguiscard]

Oh man. This is hilarious. One of your best finds in a long, long time.

[@jordan1048]

I love big dix. Great villain and undiscovered character complexity.

[@SDW90808]

6:05 Damn! Good catch on the reverse dialogue. Never would’ve caught it.

[@tssteelx]

Why hasn't my local pharmacist ever offered me super powers?!?!?

[@guyjperson]

This is EASILY my favourite ComicTropes...The spaghetti opening was retro actively perfect because it was nonsensical, like the story.

[@MrSamfonseca]

This channel is an incredible surprise. Congratulations and thank you for the great content!

[@vincentfranklin17]

I love Dan Garret, the original Blue Beetle! I also love Ted Kord, and Jamie Reyes.

[@markuswolf7884]

I love when you use the Old Timey Movie voice for the girl reporter.

[@darriendastar3941]

This was genuinely hilarious. Thank you.

[@d4peters86]

I heard about this story from atop the 4th wall and I still cannot believe that there was a gangster called Big Dix in comics.

[@jic1]

A gangster called Big Dix who is huge, purple, and has a bulbous head...

[@LungsOutJem]

You are a wonderful, beautiful man, and I love those intros. Special request: Can we get a video all about the early mask characters. Characters like The Clock, The Green Hornet, The Shadow, and The Spider. I like to call them business suit heroes, basically characters that aren't wearing a full blown costume, but rather just a scarf or a mask. The Clock's is the best. It's just a cloth sewn to the lining of his hat that drops down when he needs it, but I hear Blue Beetle started as a business suit hero, too.

[@Xehanort10]

I like how out of costume Dan Garrett keeps bragging about himself and saying the Blue Beetle could do something better.

[@MrEdWeirdoShow]

During the '50s, guys with names shortened to Dix from Dixon were common - but not with an ascribed size. Which leads us to see that the producers of this BB episode thought their sneaky joke was one the most hilarious of all time, much like the classic "boner" routine used in a certain episode of Batman comics. Why they did several (non-hilarious) "backwards reading" balloons is a mystery, though. (And easily fixed today via a few flops and cut-and-pastes from any photo program.)

[@SimonD992]

Hey dude, I love your videos. They're really good, feel good videos that do seem quite well thought out and fun. I gotta ask though are you into any of the more independent sort of modern graphic novels too? Such as Maus or Persepolis? And if so it would be cool to see a video of you having a deep dive into them. Still love the content so keep doing what you're doing!

[@lakrids-pibe]

Big Dix must be brought to justice! Hahaha! This is a great episode!

[@ionvash]

You know Chris, you're not half bad with this voice over stuff hahaha

[@EliDEVITTSpeaks]

Chris: spills spaghetti all over himself. Me: 😂😂 the dedication this man has

[@coolbro7627]

Speaking of a mess ,lets talk a crazy golden age comic!!

[@turtleanton6539]

Yup

[@someonewhocommentsonyoutub3779]

From dancing in the rain to pouring spaghetti on yourself, gotta love your dedication

[@screamingsheik2264]

I don't know why but you saying"I AM READY TO BATTLE CRIME" and Garet's derpy face made me fucking howl in laughter lol.

[@_niinendo]

I'm excited to hear your comics that you've made Chris! 😊

[@TheJMuise87]

Great episode! Who doesn't like Big Dix?! Also have to show some love for that fantastic banana shirt! Keep up the great work sir!

[@MrEdWeirdoShow]

My name is Big Dix. So, what's everyone laughing at? I suppose you'd also chuckle at my cousin Hardy Cox!

[@TheJoestewart]

I love your openings. They remind me of Hollywood Steve

[@Sewblon]

You caught me becoming estranged from my spouse.

[@JoeJoe-lq6bd]

Hollywood Steve ;) Chris has said it is a direct reference to Yacht Rock.

[@tizocwave7729]

Hi you caught me beating big dix

[@FearMonarch]

Someone waaaay back in the day "This is gonna knock em dead in the 2020s"

[@HankChinaski27]

Between pausing to read that sweet Big Dix content and the genuine hilarity of the dialogue....lol ☠ It has been everything I can do to not make about a million Big Dix jokes, but I'll keep it to the clean material.

[@mordauntdarkwizard]

Having read a lot of Golden Age comics, having to figure out word balloon order is a very common problem. Goes to show how a lot of creators didn't really know what they were doing during that early period.

[@prajwaljayaraj5887]

That's a waste of some delicious Pasta. But, great intro!

[@everetth-top4760]

I came for the Big Dix and stayed for the bad jokes. Keep on doing what you do!

[@benjaminkellog7311]

Another good one for 13:00, this time borrowed from the "Cat in the Hat" animated TV special: "Don't go to pot!" Good song, that "Calculatus Eliminatus."

[@littlekaiju8377]

7:36 Yeah like Savage Dragon - wait what? I wonder if Mr Larson has a copy of this comic?

[@rogeriomiranda779]

all that pasta just for a "you caught me' pun. worth it XD