Todd McFarlane Holds Court with Cartoonist Kayfabe! The Shoot Interview

[@solidstereo]

Lesson learned, if you run into Todd in the bathroom leave that man alone, he NEEDS to be there.

[@ToLa-qe1pg]

I think that's generally a good rule for everybody, I don't think many people are hanging out in bathrooms that don't need to be there.

[@MrMalimer]

Loser talk, you HAVE TO OUT PISS THAT MAN

[@dcamaag709]

Listening to Todd talk makes me want to push out a comic as soon as i can. I think many of us just see these giants in the industry and just put ourselves in a state of mind that we could never reach that level. However Todd was at our level once and he just kept working till he reached his goal and when he reached it he kept setting the bar higher.

[@01What10]

It's a similar thing I have heard from book authors. "Get your daily 10 pages in. No matter what is going on, how you feel, get your 10 pages in." With Todd its "Get in your 1 page a day." It's all about getting the work in. It seems daunting at first, but the more you do it, the more you see the work you have done, next thing you know - your book or comic is complete, and you have a powerful feeling of accomplishment. You reach that mountain top one step at a time, take in the view, and look to the next mountain to climb.

[@PLVNET]

I clicked on this video to hear Todd McFarlane talk about comic books, but what I found was Todd McFarlane filling me back up with motivation to continue pursuing my own art in music. Thanks, Todd. ❤️ Best Spidey artist EVER!

[@mcgregoable]

Most important interview of the year. I’m calling it now

[@gabrieljimenez9762]

It's gonna be real hard to top this!

[@jaybee8764]

Best McFarlane interview I think I've ever watched - I think he opened up more because he viewed this more as a talk about the trade with guys involved in the trade. I'm so glad to see you guys score this interview because I know it will bring many more into the Kayfabe Brain Trust. Loved hearing him talk about the toy making game. Loved how he laughed about the Kayfabe Effect when it was explained to him. I could hear the respect in his voice because he knows how much you guys respect comics.

[@RobFromTheBeach]

Todd's not stopping until he gets an oscar.

[@alancaldwell8221]

That Feeling When you have to go to the bathroom during Todd McFarlane's shoot interview, but can't because he'll think you're soft. Great video!

[@jesnyc146]

Love Todd. Just his professional attitude and outlook towards fans makes him a great creator. Dude tries hard when most people just phone it in. His enthusiasm and love for the industry is infectious. Thank you for this

[@jessebaughman3139]

After this everyone will be banging down the door for a shoot interview

[@seannyhan2254]

There's a wealth of value in this interview that has nothing to do with artwork. This guy is business-smart in ways many creators lack. Success looks a lot like hard work mixed with luck, and Todd said this so many ways. The best was hearing him breakdown how he planned the runup to 300. Made so much sense. So obvious in retrospect.

[@kyleblackwell2253]

I haven't gone to the bathroom in 5 months, since this interview. Thanks, Todd!

[@thomasleon9550]

That ending was incredible dude, had me laughing like crazy, what an incredible character Todd is, you gotta love him.

[@BrentColflesh]

"1 page a day, then quit." - this applies to all tasks at any job.

[@johnnytyler1]

I was at Wizard World like 15 years ago, and the convention people tried to close down Todd's line at the end of the day, making the cutoff right where I was standing. But Todd wouldn't have it, he stayed and finished the signings. I'll never forget that.

[@doomedhuh]

that was awesome. he's still more enthusiastic than most of the people at marvel or dc today.

[@01What10]

I love how honest and straightforward Todd is. He is just dropping life lessons left and right. The man is a constant source of inspiration. Some things sound so simple, and they are, but it can take a lifetime for some people to really learn some of this stuff. GREAT interview, fellas!

[@fansform]

Much appreciation to Cartoonist Kayfabe and Todd for this video interview! SO valuable!

[@jazzlehazzle]

Anyone who wants to accomplish anything, especially in media, needs to llisten to this & take him to heart. 1.5 hrs of gold from a work ethic genius. The Kobe of comics.

[@DerekMoore82]

I could listen to McFarlane talk all day! He's such an enthusiastic story teller, sharp, motivational, and funny.

[@pjbrown4736]

I remember the time he took to sign everybody's stuff back in Boston in 1990.

[@vandals4873]

Todd has always been an inspiration to me. I started collecting his comics when I was 10 years old and I'm 38 now. I draw cartoons for fun and interviews like this help me push myself to try new things.

[@danelsen1278]

Todd / Spawn in 1992 was the catalyst for my near 30 year love affair with comics, and Jim & Ed have renewed my vigor and passion for “reading MORE comics” 1000-Fold, so seeing the three of them converse for nearly and hour and half was seriously a real treat (even if Todd really didn’t ANSWER any of their specific questions :) Thank You Kayfabe!!!

[@violencehero]

Loved this inspiring interview! I'm working harder than ever on my comic after watching it. Thanks Todd, Ed & Jim!

[@SawyerFamilyReviews]

Dang. This was killer. Way to do it up boys... Perfect interview. You knew when to pull back and let Todd roll and just the right spots to jump back in. Excellent work.

[@gb7995]

I will be coming back to this video for many years to come. I really appreciate you guys asking a question and then just laying back and letting Todd do his thing. Absolutely the best thing I've seen in a LONG time

[@davidmoses6434]

Rare combination of ambition and humility with Todd. He goes for the biggest and best opportunities, but he has a realistic view of his position (like with the Toys R' Us story). A Super Bowl where we all come away winners

[@thewolfmike2226]

Hey shout out to the guy that spoke up for Spawn in that exec's ear! I still have my bendy Violator with a wire popping out his armpit, in fact all my McFarlane figures outlasted the growing up purge (miss those Battletech and Exosquad, traded for a slim stack of Aliens comics!). Anyway, this was just great to hear these back stories! Thanks for the privilege!

[@D_Fyre]

@@roymakescomics Haha, Exosquad was dope!

[@nicholasforker1941]

this is the single best video a new comic creator could possibly watch

[@amirmalekpour4316]

This show transcended comics & entertainment and got catapulted into the life. Loved it. I have so much to say about what was discussed. I need to rewatch, check my notes and process. Thank you Jim, Ed and Todd.

[@bacteria-colony-life]

This was an amazing interview guys! I'm not a huge fan of the majority of the Image era during the nineties or even mainstream comics but I can appreciate McFarlane's art and also the profound, positive impact he had on creators rights and the industry as a whole.

[@sclr]

his 'grind' and 'hustle' are down right inspirational. i think he's modest on his skill-set too. thanks for all the great comics Todd.

[@Mr.Bonez2Go]

I just got a spawn 1 yesterday bout to start the series finally

[@thomasmurphy3591]

Forget 15,000 this should bump subs to 20,000. Amazing to wake up to this, what an great interview. Todd is forever the comic "Boss".

[@venvon6433]

I skipped going out to breakfast to watch/ listen to this!!! Thank you Ed and Jim!!! Thank you Todd!!! Those were the best pieces of over done toast I’ve ever had!

[@amandasemler5880]

thanks for the advice Todd, bomb ass interview!!!!

[@comicKkrakK]

So many gems here fellas. I fuckin LOVED this. Thanks a lot guys. “Don’t let the old guys do it!”

[@DJCoffman]

From the early days in the late 80's when I was a teenager, to today, I always loved hearing Todd talk about that grind and hustle. Even today with "Todd's prayer" I'm like... I gotta crush that shit!!!! And I mean, I'm not even in this game, I don't have a desire to do anything freelance or for the big two,.... but boy it gives me some energy to pump into my webcomics.... 🙏🙏

[@robertjacques6812]

This made me want to run through walls for comics

[@createmorr7425]

Todd’s energy is contagious!!

[@aaronsasson5148]

Amazing. I'm only 20 minutes in and it's already so engrossing. Great job, guys!

[@johnburwood6692]

I saw Todd at Fan Expo Vancouver 2020. He was super cool. He didn't realize his line was as huge as it was (it was split in two sections). when he realized about the two hundred fans that were out of sight, he walked around to us, shook hands, took photos, and told us not to worry, he would see us all. Before that an older man in a suit was talking to some parents with kids in the line. He moved over to me and asked me if he could budge in line. I told him sorry, but no. He said but it's just such a long line.. I said sorry. Later I learned he was Todd's father... A real jokester, and a real people person.

[@OH.A.M.]

Met Todd in 1992 and Wow, never thought he would be were he is now and also the advice he gives is Top Notch.

[@madbug1965]

I know a famous comic book creator. One of the hardest things for them to do is leave the convension center to go out to eat. Every ten feet they get stopped by fans, friends, and fellow creators that want to talk to them. I could see why Todd just stays at the table.

[@MichaelMinneboo]

Wow. Had an excellent 90 minutes thanks to you guys, and a lifetime of wisdom from the ToddMeister. Very cool

[@ChuloAA]

This part at 48:56 I'd agree with if they even advertised the comics with the movies. Like even now this interview is a bit older but marvel especially still aren't putting little ads in tandem with the movies. DC kinda does but it's not consistent. Loved the conversation though Todd is great and listening makes me wanna draw a million things

[@StevenLoby]

I love Todd. Miss you Ed! I will watch this a couple times again!

[@ericferguson6099]

I enjoyed this! when he did Infinity Inc it blew me away. It's amazing what he has done with his career. What an amazing attitude.

[@CaseyLau]

I don’t know how you guys are going to top this one. Can’t wait to see him next week at Fan Expo Vancouver.

[@SuperYorickBrown]

Yes! Was just about to head to bed, but gotta watch this first!

[@OscarVG17]

I think one of the main reasons why we don't have a new "Jim Lee" or "Mcfarlane" in the industry, is also because the the importance has shifted from the artists towards the writers. In the 90s an artist name was placed above the writer on covers and/or ads, because the the artist basically sold the comic at the time, and that also made it possible for Image to have been as big as they were. Nowadays when you ask a comic reader who's work they follow, they would usually say a writer's name. I mean I really like Rafael Sandoval, Mikel Janin, Jason Fabok and Jorge Jimenez' work. Their art looks amazing. But I wouldn't buy a comic of theirs unless it has a good writer/story so I can enjoy reading the comic as well.

[@TheJMuise87]

Well, thanks for another interview I have to listen to a dozen times. What a great interviewee, one of the best interviews on this channel, perhaps the best, and they've all been great. Thanks for this one guys!

[@comicartchris5846]

We need a new Spawn video game. Maybe an open world game this time! Imagine exploring Rat City and NYC as Spawn fighting criminals, demons, cyborgs & more!

[@GCBAW]

Spawn multiverse is a first step

[@MegaLadyv]

What an awesome guy! Wisdom is to share knowledge and lead the pursuit in democratizing!

[@haint1]

Awesome interview, guys! Great guy :Todd was super generous at a Dallas Con to take time out from signing 50 million fans' comics to look at my portfolio.

[@ProfessorMurf]

I could listen to Todd speak for hours. The guy is a wealth of information and pretty inspiring.

[@danemp4727]

i bought my first set of spawn toys around 1997, huge box set with about 8 figures, at a COSTCO. i can hardly find disney toys there now. Todd was definitely pushing and hustling. what a legend

[@artiene87]

The biting dog analogy was dope! 11:50

[@joshuabarbour1095]

Listening to this while working on a painting of Spawn. Todd, you’re a real one.

[@eleking16]

Toddy Mac getting mailbox money off his jobber work 30+ years after the fact! This feels like the career victory lap.

[@D_Fyre]

Todd is like Dark Stan Lee. Such a good hype man and talker.

[@gorillatoddcomics]

Great interview with a lot of insight. Love the hustle.

[@jayreedart]

This was good stuff. I loved how you just let him free flow and say what was on his mind.

[@brauliochavez783]

O shit ...Todd is something else this guy is a beast and still my favorite artist to this day!!!

[@tomslaski8597]

Todd is amazing...this was spine tingling...thanks for making this happen guys

[@constantdoodle32]

Damn I love Todd! This dude lights the fire under your feet to get it done!

[@78pts.of.articulation]

The conversation at the 1:15:00 mark is super interesting. That could be something worth expanding on... where’s the ‘new Image’ boom? Orrrr was that a one off thing?

[@sandmanscomicsandnostalgia2930]

Love Todd Interviews. Wish he'd draw more.

[@kinketsu9103]

I dont think I have ever commented so many times on the same video but I have been watching this every time I feel down which is quite a lot these days and Jims reactions are priceless, especially in the second half. I would buy a comic that is just Jim hiding a smile while some wild full on high energy shit is being said in a text bubble.

[@TJByrnesAudioVisual]

This interview is a game changer. Congrats gentlemen

[@gabrieljimenez9762]

Fucking hell man, this is amazing. I've seen Todd speak in other videos and talks but the guys getting him 2 on 1 is incredible. If he ever gets tired of the comics and toys hustle, he has it made as a motivational speaker. The way he speaks in practical and simple terms, he transmits so much information and aspiration... Jeez man, such a legend.

[@atomikdog2024]

Funniest video so far. Good work getting the Toddfather.

[@atomicfanbot7716]

Great video

[@John_McClanahan]

Kayfabe’s new interview series, “ A word in edgewise”.

[@paulpeartsmith]

The guy is a fucking g. A mensch. A great human. Damn, I gotta be a better dad. I'm always coming out with that old man shit to my teenage son. Made me think hard. Brilliant interview fellas.

[@AznfunkComics]

Wow. I could’ve listened to Todd talk for hours. Oh wait, I just did! Great interview guys, you got a legend speaking the gospel. Love the channel.

[@bertmickassokimura5737]

Next level stuff. Nice work, fellas! He brought up an interesting point. Who are the 20-something year old rising comic stars of today to "replace" them?

[@gabrieljimenez9762]

After I read Nightly News back when it first came out, I was sure that Jonathan Hickman would revolutionize the industry. Was so excited for all of his work. I know he's a big wig at Marvel now, but I am disappointed that he focused so much on doing work for hire instead of working on his own stories.

[@D_Fyre]

@@gabrieljimenez9762 I don't know how old they are, but I'd say every artist that Rick Remender works with.

[@KalElvis]

Wow guys, great interview.

[@BillShears2010]

Wow, after that GIJOE #61 video, now a interview with the man himself. This was great thanks guys.

[@gman7877able]

You know Todd's gotta mention he played Pack 10 Baseball...LOL!!!!!!

[@kenmason1461]

Thank you for everything Todd I got the Donny Cates cover I love it on number one

[@CRUCIFi777]

0:40 Gospel means truth, only time there’s any of that in comics is in gospel tracts. Hustle is right, but more in the 2nd definition sense since he and his image buddies, as he calls them, did more than their fair share of that.

[@devilhs_vid]

The best interview with McFarlane. Thank you.

[@MikeWRogers]

Best McFarlane interview ever. A clinic on success.

[@duotronix2305]

Todd McFarlane is definitely one of the dopest people ever!!! Great interview.

[@jrichards1979]

Love it -- Todd's like Daniel Plainview from There Will Be Blood. "I drink your milkshake!"

[@VinceRushArt]

Man, a page a day, I’ll be able to do that one day when I’m self employed! Right now it’s just as much as I can with the time I have 🤘

[@tmargosian]

This man is brilliant. Great interview!

[@MegaCityPatrol]

Great interview - thanks for sharing

[@gzygouris]

My favorite part of the interview is when Todd starts using metaphors and Jim almost loses it. However, this man is 100% correct and everything he discusses regarding being successful is not only relevant to comics but other industries as well.

[@LionMillcomics]

"One page a day. Take the weekend off. One page a day. Take the weekend off. One page a day. Take the weekend off. One page a day. Take the weekend off. One page a day. Take the weekend off. One page a day. Take the weekend off."

[@mcfoodstamp]

Who else used to sign their art in a scroll because of this dude? Todd was the first artist I became aware of.Like, not just comics but any type of artist.

[@catchdacraze]

Really cool backstory. I enjoyed the interview. Thanks

[@baddeck23]

Phenomenal interview!!!

[@skeletonshorror5184]

Legend, thank you! 💀🔥

[@WalterIvanZamora]

Great interview , I’m starting my own thing with comic and this interview literally the blueprint for anyone trying to break into the industry thank you guys 💯

[@rashadreed3672]

Elite Todd Father Interview.

[@AndrewGordonMacpherson]

Damn you guys did it 😮

[@gregoryguy1062]

Great interview. Thanks for posting.

[@Edwa72]

Watching this while scanning my collection into CLZ comics.

[@nigelsookram882]

this should be in the library of Congress Archives!