Comic Book Greats John Romita John Romita JR Stan Lee

[@CrashLanden]

RIP Mr. Romita. You were always one of my favorites. You brought a lot of joy to millions of kids (and grown up kids). I hope everyone takes some time to seek out his work. Condolences to the Romitas.

[@doug9418]

Amen to that.

[@MrPonytron]

Rest in Power Johnny Sr. and Stan. A couple of the greatest influential minds in the game

[@doug9418]

Yes they are,👍🏻👍🏻

[@angelmanfredy]

Stan Lee, “Chances are no one will see this video.” Over 35 years later we are still watching this video. 😂

[@poetknowsit]

I met john Romita and Stan Lee in 1992...at the Capital City Sales Conference when i first opened my comic book store, right around the time of this video.....I've become BEST FRIENDS with John Romita since then and i'm truly blessed to call John Romita Sr one of my dearest friends on Earth!!! he is 86 years young and going strong!

[@deltagraph]

That's Amazing! I've never gotten the chance to meet Romita Sr. but it's one of those thing that I wish were possible. It's a shame that he doesn't do conventions anymore-- but it's completely understandable. I got to meet Stan and Romita Jr. though-- good times!

[@sinjinbaker6031]

@@deltagraph I feel the same way man! I need to see him! His stuff is what makes me want to be a comic artist. He's such a cool/nice guy too. Could listen to him for hours!

[@sinjinbaker6031]

You still talking to him? How is he doing?

[@poetknowsit]

@@sinjinbaker6031 john is 90 years young and still doing great!!! :)

[@sinjinbaker6031]

@@poetknowsit that's amazing!

[@FlurryJoe]

can tell by his body language romita jr loves his dad. cool vid. thnx 4 sharing

[@isabellebelaud3333]

Le colosse noir conan

[@jimwerner9785]

I thought that right away...loves and is so proud!

[@ralphdonn9518]

Father and son love

[@hahahahaha288]

Of course,it was his dad

[@hahahahaha288]

@Matt Wilson oh ok👍

[@salamander337]

Wow, look at John Romita sr showing off to his son like a boss.

[@dimitrijetucovic1307]

Hearing John Jr saying the stuff he's ABOUT to do is his favorite work, thinking of the MAN WITHOUT FEAR with Frank, boy. What a MASTERPIECE that was.

[@miguelganhao6327]

R.I.P JRSR. One of the greatest man to have be a part of the comics business

[@oscarlara666]

R.I.P 1930-2023 John Romita

[@chillbuddy4178]

Watching and hearing the joy of these three men, and their mixed in insightful comments about excellence in their craft, explains a lot about all the joy and excitement Marvel Comics gave the world

[@donwinslow6967]

John Romita, Sr. has always been my all-time favorite Spider-Man artist. I couldn't get enough of Spidey comics when I first started reading them in the late seventies, right around the time that Gwen Stacy died. I was in second grade when I read my first Spider-Man comic. I wish I still had it. I don't remember the issue #, but it involved Peter and J. Jonah Jameson being manacled together by the arms, to a bomb. That issue still brings a smile to my face when I think about it. Now that the Marvel Civil War trailer 2 has been released, I am thrilled to see the intense salute to John Romita, Sr. in Spider-Man's costume.

[@poetknowsit]

+Don Winslow asm 52 is the issue you were thinking of. :)

[@stanfordfeynman2796]

Don Winslow You know what's funny? My favorite artists were the one's who drew a good Mary Jane. John Romita Sr. and J Scott Campbell! Haha

[@alexlifeson6917]

Romita Sr, my favourite artist of all time! Anything he drew was amazing. R.I.P. Mr Romita.

[@Professorkenneth]

Deadline style..😅 Jr is still saying that to this day. 👍🏻💯 These 2 are great artist. Rest in peace John Sr. 🙏🏻 He was awesome. Rest in peace Stan. Another awesome bloke. You can tell Stan loves this 2 vs his interview with Rob, Todd on this.

[@deadzombies4496]

Dang, Rom Jr's mullet is rocking!

[@no13name50]

R.I.P Stan Lee, que descanse en paz el mejor de todos los escritores de comics

[@alexandrumicu6895]

I love Romita's style. Its something simple but so pleasing to the eyes.

[@joel5644]

Ah, John Romita. Yes! When I think of Spider-Man, I picture John Romita's artwork. I'm reading through the Masterworks series now and when it transitioned over to Romita from Ditka, I was like, "Oh yes, there it is!" The transition is interesting because it was only after Romita took over that the storylines became more interesting and there was more going on in Parker's life with Gwen, Harry and company. Not as much before that so I definitely see Romita's influence and what he brought with him to the series when he took over.

[@astrostar49]

Romita is such a boss. That was a great drawing he did.

[@Arich72]

Always like their artwork, was more a fan of Jr.'s than his dad, but after today I think dad is slightly better. A true master.

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

Pierre Alcindor -Read Amazing Spider-Man 39-95 and then let me know what you think.

[@kurvos]

I just think this video made Sr look like a creep.

[@Mister_Dongs]

This is so heartwarming to watch. They're just so happy to be hanging out with each other.

[@OomaGooma]

I’ve always preferred John Romita’s Spider-Man art over Steve Ditko. I’m not dissing Ditko by the way.

[@gbuddy]

Steve Ditko was probably the worst comic artist of all time. He ruined Spider-Man. Romita saved Spidey.

[@isuriadireja91]

same here. i think Romita's version is the iconic, most copied version.

[@OomaGooma]

@@isuriadireja91 when I imagine Spider-Man in my head it always looks like John Romita’s drawing of Spidey.

[@rosechuma2006]

@@gbuddy What do you mean he ruined Spider-man, dude literally made him XD

[@artistamisto]

Totally agree. Romita blows Ditko away.

[@michaelbrittain7445]

What a joy to watch!!!!😀😀😀😀😃😃😄😄 Thank you for putting this up. I recently read the Comic Creators interview/overview of J.R Snr & it brought the same smile to my face. What a lovely man! Stan was on top form too. Stan genuinely ADMIRED Johnny Romita & it certainly comes across. His son is such a talent now! Highly regarded with his own distinctive style! A real "Cool-School" here!

[@adrianjohnson8527]

JRJR: 'I want to be able to believe it myself...". Exactly. There's detail for its own sake and then there's detail that is for the sake of storytelling and establishing the setting. JRJR is one of my all-time favorites. Very, very rare that he does a less than stellar job regardless of the comic.

[@Bumbo-busines]

I’ve heard people say that his current spider-man work is bad but I disagree.

[@VistaRecordsBoard]

What a great video. John Romita Sr. is my all time favorite comic book artist, and John Jr. is another artist that I really like a lot. The two of them make a great team, too!

[@Venkman007]

The Romitas are quite possibly, the best comic book artists of all time. Absolute legends.

[@EvilGregProductions]

I have so much fun watching this show, its like Stan is hanging out with all his old friends, its like he doesn't even know he's being filmed.

[@fieryvengeance2795]

I love how blunt Stan is about giving credit and ripping ppl off lol. That man is a gem.

[@Handle...This.]

Everyone always gets silent when he says it so you know they're cussing him out in their minds lol it must be true!

[@CuriousCritter17]

A gem?

[@langreeves6419]

He's always joked about it, he has grabbed credit that wasn't his, but Stan also has praised the artists he's worked with. He gives Jack King Kirby all credit for the Silver Surfer.. He tells of seeing the Silver Surfer with Galactus and asking Kirby "who's the guy on the board?" If you wanna see someone taking ALL the credit, check out Bob Kane.

[@CVargas202]

@@langreeves6419 bob kane was savage, it took like 20 something years until they gave credit to bill finger

[@goldman77700]

​@@CVargas202Good chance Bill Finger would've never gotten credit if Kane himself didn't go on record and said Finger did at least half the work near the end of his life. Better late than never I suppose.

[@MrManupinto]

Wow! Just amazing and quite moving to see those legends drawing like it was nothing...

[@EBUNNY2012]

06:57 Stan: Nobody can do their best work... unless they are doing it the way they want to do it. Yes, Stan, Nuff' said!!!!

[@chrismedford2819]

2 of my favourite artists. Love Sr's Spiderman and Jr's Daredevil Man Without Fear.

[@andrewwilson3365]

Definitely my favorite episode. Great people in this episode

[@FEVERPITCHROCKNROLL]

"I have a feeling he´s going to be a very popular hero." And BAM! He was never seen again...

[@reogh]

What a precious father and son moment here..

[@jetcrosofz1987]

C

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

reogh They are both fantastic.

[@Shrasha]

Brilliant stuff. That Veronica Lake drawing was phenomenal! Veronica Lake was the first ever comic to have the comic code authority seal of approval on as well!

[@maxir4k]

Its just to cute to see this dad and son bonding, you can see that jr jr loves his dad, its just lovely

[@227060]

i love how JRJR tried to make it really hard for his dad with the 5 lines thing and then his dad just totally schooled him when he turned around and made ANOTHER gorgeous woman

[@ChrisParks72]

John Sr. did the version of Spider-Man from my childhood. That image was used for everything from toys to shirts.

[@rob41593]

This has to be the best combination of commentary I have seen in a long time!

[@americanslime]

Oh, man, '90s hair.

[@americanslime]

***** Um. Kay.

[@GleeChan]

Dat hair tho..

[@shaggyboi231]

It looks so cool tho’. Wish it would come back in a way.

[@BuLdaHntiWrkshp]

The girl in the thumnail drawing is very hot! Thanks for the memories Mr Romita!!

[@Cirnenric]

The rapport is fantastic.

[@rstet1]

This is terrific to watch. Thank you!

[@JohnLutherable]

gah three legends in one video! also,, that MJ is THICC

[@guileniam]

24:00 I think John Romita SR drew Spiderman better than anyone. When I think Soidey I think of his stuff: hot MJ, College era muscular Spiderman, strong colourful panels and just brilliant action

[@stanfordfeynman2796]

Dizzy Blu He and J Scott Campbell are my favorite Spider-Man artists. Funny enough, they both have the best MJs. Haha

[@Jose-se9pu]

I agree

[@MEDZFactor]

Romita is good, but I think John Buscema was Marvel’s best.

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

MEDZ Factor To me Its Kirby, Steranko, Romita, John Buscema, Gil Kane, Gene Colan, (as far as Silverage.)

[@KalleVilenius]

These people are so darn happy to be doing what they're doing I somehow ended up smiling all the way through.

[@harrisonscorned6407]

Rip Stan Lee.

[@EBUNNY2012]

I believe JRJR is the best! Met him once at a comic shop on Melrose in LA and he was fantastic guy! He is more talented than the press gives him credit for.

[@jmen4ever257]

A very friendly guy. I met him 31 years ago.

[@glennsak]

What a wonderful duo the Romita's were/are. Marvel was blessed.

[@LLoydL]

that angle of the running figure..typical romita jr. style make no mistake i've seen it so many times..lol!

[@selversterharley7628]

A legend 🔥

[@kylearking8918]

At 23:22 they are talking about creating Monica Rambeau. And now she is on WandaVision. Incredible. 😀

[@StoneyHoliday]

Wow he drew that female character in only a few minutes so flawlessly.

[@ShadowACE1998]

Only Ditko could create Spider-Man, only Romita could take Spider-Man to the next level. I heard that somewhere and it really is true.

[@theluckiesteh9058]

Like Father, Like Son. R.I.P. John Romita, Sr. (1930-2023)

[@SylentEcho]

Romita Sr. inks are unbelievable!

[@Bianca_Thatcher]

God bless, John Romita Sr. I love his Spider-Man comic art. 🙏🏾

[@lyndoncmp5751]

He was always just John Romita to me. Greatest Spider-Man artist ever. RIP.

[@crazycomics4011]

Shotgun best marvel character unforgettable truly a masterfully crafted and designed character.... Who is he?

[@killerpimp069]

Awesome footage, thanks for sharing!

[@erichall1]

One of my heroes in the industry (Sr.). I've always loved this episode of the Greats. Sorry to hear of his passing.

[@chillbuddy4178]

When John romita was drawing it and Stan Lee was writing it, Spider-Man was the greatest comic in the history of comics. That's why this video is the greatest video in the history of videos ☺️

[@TECsta76]

Fascinating! Within a unique sense..

[@227060]

Rest in Power than John Romita Senior

[@Giltygear]

RIP, JR Sr.

[@Britton_Thompson]

I'm just outraged Hollywood still hasn't made that feature length Shotgun film after all these years!

[@MaxFury_Official]

R.I.P John Romita Sr

[@kevinkeane2524]

this is great, i love the slight style similarity between them!

[@artes7018]

RIP Stan Lee

[@bws205]

these videos are pure gold!!

[@ChuloAA]

This just makes me so sad man, like the interactions are making me happy but also putting me down idk why

[@eckodemiks]

Stan Lee talking about people in the movie business being interested in comics.. Now look at how it is after how many Spider-man. Very interesting to see how comics have evolved and to see the original "comic book greats" doing their thing

[@CHROMIUMHEROmusic]

how they draw so fast its incredible...

[@JR-ju3kj]

@Some Person Also,they're used to drawing on deadlines.

[@tommyfishhouse8050]

RIP you absolute legend.

[@taffysaur]

Dude, now I gotta look for a copy of Strange Tales #1.

[@Razzmatazz_NY]

Rest in peace John Romita, you and Stan where suck good sports, rest easy.

[@SamsTangledWeb]

This is awesome! Thank you

[@qigong1001]

Junior's masterpiece was that rockin' mullet. I've never seen something so lush and perfect. If only I can achieve something so full-bodied.

[@iluminumfalcon8619]

awesome am stoked am sketching now for sure

[@johnmoser9731]

This should have been a tv series. Great episode.

[@Jindu841]

RIP ROMITA SR

[@videovagrancy8526]

Both Romitas' are legends. Always preferred Romita's Mary Jane to anyone elses. Something about here just seemed so spirited and realistic.

[@BugCatcherLandon]

Truly amazing video. Loved every minute

[@officialmoderator1]

Wow, those pencil strokes are a beautiful thing to see!

[@gorillashop337]

My love for comics began when a friend in the 7th grade showed me his back issues of the Amazing Spider- Man #50 "Spider-Man no more" my jaw dropped, eventually I would collect all the John Romita Sr backissues

[@Albino_Basilisk]

👍

[@cp3675]

gorillashop what pencil is he using? John romita sr

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

Similar for me. A friend dragged out a box of yard-sell, beat up, Marvel comics for me to see in 1972. I was 16, I was never the same.

[@apexyum5365]

Excelente MASTERWORK the ROMITAS! JR IS VERY SPEED... YOUR SKETCH IS VERY BETTER THAT YOUR INK!!!! SIR. NO WORDS!!! HE IS THE LEGEND!

[@GarrettByers]

Thank You very much for this post. As a big fan of both Romitas and Stan Lee it was a real treat to watch this video for the first time. Very inspiring, watching all three of these legends of the business.

[@TheHurleybiy]

This is brilliant!

[@ishtarg8]

Johnny Jr. has always said his dad is the better artist. Going the Greg Marmalard route, I think they're both outstanding in their own ways...

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

JR Senior mentioned Klaus Jansen! A great inker over Frank Miller on Daredevil who took over the pencils and inks and no one could tell the difference!

[@watchmanschannelofdespair]

IKR? I love Klaus, had him as a teacher way back in Feb of 1992 at the School of Visual Arts.

[@johnfrogman3710]

the talent runs strong in this family

[@AnthonyOldhandGarcia]

That was fun. One of the greats.

[@dannystuivenberg292]

My right ear doesn't know what it's missing.

[@CrashLanden]

Nag, nag, nag, NAG.

[@dannystuivenberg292]

CrashLanden NAG!!

[@ALittleLessPiratey]

Lol I was thinking the same, fantastic vid tho :)

[@Logan_Irrelevant]

I was listening with my left AirPod in what am i missing?

[@jenniferdoughty5133]

what a beautiful moment.

[@shr00mhead]

Man, I really like JR Jrs style A LOT better with his dad's classical inking style over it. JR Jr just draws boxes and scratches all over everything. He needs inkers who can draw to back up his speed.

[@dreparker9686]

NICE! Thanks for posting this. it's like Myself and my Dad. :D

[@thundernerd5670]

Rip Stan lee

[@maxir4k]

Romita: "...and Mary Jane was a sort of a tramp" Romita Jr: 24:11

[@wolverine6266]

You could make an entire show of John and Johnnny jr just hanging out in an art studio

[@Zolerous]

I could have easily watched them continue drawing for hours

[@playfulariel]

three legends !!!

[@TheBlackRhino007]

It baffles me how people could give this a thumbs down.

[@soapy_soda]

Black Rhino Illustration DC fan boys >.

[@rudedude7874]

Doesn't JRJR draw DC comics now?

[@hahahahaha288]

@@soapy_soda its weird that im replying on a comment 3 years ago but please stop using dc fans its just annoying

[@Delta-ass]

@@hahahahaha288 yea it hurts :(

[@nickmarinoart]

two incredible artists. i love it!!!