The ORIGINAL Batman/Spawn Crossovers!

[@comicpop]

You can buy a BRAND NEW HARDCOVER featuring BOTH stories! amzn.to/3QYI2eA

[@TheGreatDevlin]

I love how Tiffany is THE magic person on the couch but has ZERO time for Spawn's crap. Draw me the panel of Tiffany, Dr. Strange, and John Constantine judging Al Simmons.

[@SkylightCiel]

I LOVE hearing Sal talk about Spawn. I have absolutely no connection to the character but there's nothing more relatable to me than having deep love and passion for something that people that is largely looked down on but current day people

[@cdub628]

It had a surge of popularity with mk11 then it died down again sadly

[@rabl3535]

I’ve tried to get into it a no. of times, I haven’t been able to stick it out. It’s like the one science fiction fan with Dune “attempt No. 6, this time I’ll really do it”

[@ChristopherZubin]

The joy on Ethan's face when he learns that Sal got the wildly overpriced two-pack for $1.00

[@Sicod79]

Sal trains you to buy 90s nostalgia at dirt cheap pricing. Listen to the master.

[@comixproviderftw_02]

He collected the single issues from that DC Blood something event. Nothing can stop him.

[@PhsycoRed]

@@comixproviderftw_02 BLOODLINES !!!!

[@HOTD108_]

That's pretty cynical of you to say. Nostalgia is when you like something just because it's from the past and not because it holds any artistic or otherwise merit. Stop underpaying the genuine artistry of the time.

[@allendrake6960]

@@HOTD108_ That meaning may have been very recently implemented by some, but nostalgia in general is not defined that way. People nowadays cynically redefining nostalgia to mean "viewing the past through rose tinted glasses/enjoying something just because they grew up with it" doesn't necessarily mean that definition is being used when it's said.

[@vinbdias]

OMFG, having Ethan reference that Spawn episode. One of my all time Comic Pop favorite. One among SO MANY legendary quotes that had me laughing my ass off to the computer screen. "Hi, I'm Todd McFarlane, creator of Spawn. You know, the darkness has all kinds of fucked up things inside of it". You need to start making t-shirts outta those, guys. I'm telling ya.

[@ThexVaultxTech]

Yeah that's one of the best quotes, along with, "Pretty fucked up, huh?"

[@Hulkzilla0]

37:34 timestamp for that hilarious callback!

[@BenoitPoirot]

“About 8 or 9 years ago, we ended up talking a little bit about the BATMAN/SPAWN crossover, or rather we talked about the SPAWN/BATMAN crossover, but we never talked about the BATMAN/SPAWN crossover, and we’re gonna talk about the SPAWN/BATMAN crossover.” This intro lives rent-free in my head.

[@comixproviderftw_02]

Todd McFarlene’s design of Batman with his face is how people in Gotham sees him.

[@ninja1man4u]

When sal spends 10 mins of setup from revisiting the comic market of the 90s we've got a great episode on our hands

[@catlawyerwilldefendfortrea6038]

1:18:57 You can pin point the exact moment when reading two Spawn/Batman books back to back broke Sal's mind a little bit.

[@TheGreatDevlin]

That early Spawn episode was one of my first ComicPOP experiences. You guys always manage to make me think I can get into Spawn. Then I try and... Oh boy.

[@Martin_TheCollector]

Exactly 😁

[@cdub628]

Its not as bad early on then you know it gets bad lol

[@TheClitCommander530]

The Alan Moore issue about Billy Kincaid in hell is pretty fun.

[@FormalFilmsProductions]

I’m just here for the art and craziness

[@billyford4836]

Mine too

[@GeminiTasiri]

1:10:45 I love that Tempus Fuginaut has turned into such a running gag it now shows up in Back Issues unreleated to the Dark Multiverse

[@JoshMunroe]

30:41 "...And then he sees Wanda is among them, and then he's like 'Oh, it's a vision.'" is a statement that works both for this book and for a lot of the Avengers books.

[@daltonweakly]

Glad to hear Sal is also on the “Gotham is in New Jersey” side.

[@nickygoods131]

"And now Spawn...so turn off your lights"

[@ityaboidrew1468]

What I love about this channel is whether you like a book or not, you guys have a respect for the industry. Cause of that, the jokes and jabs feel genuine and not so anger filled like some other people’s content can be.

[@edmaldonado8207]

Man you were right about the Batman Spawn crossover being forgettable. I watched this today and I legitimately don't remember what happened in that story.

[@trevorghalt1881]

Raiden: You remind me of another Dark Knight Spawn: The billion dollar crusader? He's a friend.

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

Spawn and Batman (ooh-ooh-ooh) double feature. Sal the host (ooh-ooh-ooh) will be their teacher. See cyborgs baffling (ooh-ooh-ooh) Tiff and Ethan. Roanoke's ref'renced (ooh-ooh-ooh) for no reason. Wo-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh At ComicPOP's, double feature, Back Issues...

[@redddeadhood5630]

Hello!

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

@@redddeadhood5630 Hi!

[@redddeadhood5630]

@@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache Pretty Cool To Hear From You Sir!.

[@SpiralSine6]

1:10:45 “At last, I’ve found a worthy champion to defend the border between multiverses named Spawn.”

[@scoobers90]

I love when Sal learns us on the relics from the 1990s. Fascinating time in comics.

[@mrbuu13]

He just beat the continuity off him 😂

[@The_Phantasm]

You're wonderful conversations along with this great environment you have created has really helped me find a place where I can talk and hear about things that I like regarding comic books which is something I struggle to find where I live and I just want to thank you guys.

[@karimzaid9726]

I love how Sal''s impression of Todd sounds like George Lucas

[@loganthomas2421]

It’s like poetry. It rhymes

[@loganthomas2421]

Ethan and Tiffany’s reaction to these crossovers is priceless

[@seand7042]

27:50 are you telling me Spawn's cape wouldn't engulf the Batmobile and make it magical like in the movie!?!?

[@gordondawson-tibbits1657]

Hot dog, another crossover episode! Any episode where Sal goes "there's a lot to unpack about these", you know it's going to be good.

[@xanderreimers4445]

It’s a rainy day out today, gotta drive and do some errands, new car, new shoes, back issues just dropped. Gonna be a good day

[@123plowry]

Spawn will always hold a special place in my heart. I remember when I was 13 I found an old copy of Spawn/Batman and literally read it till it fell apart. Then wanting to find some cool youtube videos with Spawn, I discovered he had an episode on a little show called Back Issues and I have been a subscriber ever since. I can never thank Spawn enough for helping me discover this channel.

[@anothercleverusername992]

I was thinking this whole time, _"There's no fucking way Batman says 'Twit' that often."_ .... Then I remembered suddenly who the writer was and.... I'm SHOCKED he said it so FEW times.

[@PoloDavey]

you guys have been here for me every time my life brings me back to reading comics. thank you

[@BalmierLotus]

I caved and started buying the spawn compendiums yesterday, and now this? Why won't you release me uncle Todd

[@shaddowrealm]

that first spawn episode was the first episode of back issues i saw, great to see u revisiting him and seeing how far this show has come

[@MrZaku-rh4qt]

Sal's impressions are always spot on, and they're all hilarious

[@michaelsted1500]

When you mentioned how you talked about this story about 10 years ago I was shocked the channel has been around that long. THEN I remembered I’ve been watching for almost 3 years straight! Wow!

[@karl_alan]

17:17 I would almost say this is less like the mummy & more like Hellraiser, which had come out just a few years before this...someone coming back from hell, regenerating based on the life they suck from others...

[@Martin_TheCollector]

NICE!! I'm totally buyin' the new hardcover, although I seriously wish it was oversized. Haven't bothered reading these wacky issues since 2001 or so. Even though nostalgia is getting the best of me, I can't deny my collection wouldn't feel exactly complete. Or whatever lol.

[@Deadpoolzilla]

I wouldn't be shock if 'And Then The Robots Show Up' was in Frank's first draft several times

[@cullenn2100]

Much like Sal, I bought Spawn-Batman when it came out, but NOT 'War Devil.' In fact, I only just picked up 'War Devil' this past Sunday for $5. Great timing!

[@superby1]

I had War Devil as a kid. I think that may have been my first Spawn comic. Years later I found that exact two-pack for a dollar at a con…and I too haven’t opened it

[@darkturnwabler]

i really wouldn't want gottham to be that close to me.

[@seand7042]

Right?! I would move if I knew the Joker was in driving distance of me

[@apcfire]

Gotham City: The city of Bats, Blimps and Pimps.

[@PaulGonzalez-PhilOsyfee]

"Doink-doink and we're done" is my favorite R&B album from the 90's

[@JasonLopezII]

Prior to the announcement of the new crossover, I've had the realization/question of "How come Todd hasn't make an action figure two pack of Batman and Spawn? He has both licenses under his roof so what's stopping him? Himself?" Now since the new crossover was announced, in think he's gonna try to strike while the iron will be hot, or he just won't.

[@jaytheartman610]

Any excuse to make another batman figure he'll take it

[@raymondtillotson6985]

As overused as Joker has long been, it feels like a missed opportunity not to team him up with Violator.

[@spoogtastic]

Tiffany's distain for these books is quite great to watch, sal clearly loving at least 1 of these and Tiffany just calling out all the bs.

[@jjh01harmon38]

The most 90's the 90's has evered 90's.

[@donkyoofficial]

Two McFarlane books back to back?! What a treat!

[@Yeager970]

FANTASTIC EPISODE!!! Love the longer stories/conversations!!!! Y’all are the BEST!!!

[@SpiralSine6]

This week: Batman meets the Spawnomenon!!

[@DMorfin11]

I love hearing Sal every week. Also check out the sister ComicPopReturns , it has Good, bad and the ugly, my fave series that Sal produces.

[@sammienievesjr9055]

After making me nostalgic for all the old comic stories, I purchased and tried to read through a few... It did not go well. You're doing God's work (your call on the pantheon) Always look forward to Wednesdays!!! 🤓

[@Samael_Morningstar666]

I bought a copy of the McFarlane/Miller used for about a buck from a local used bookstore, and ended up giving it to my younger sister who found it hilariously terrible.

[@chrisdaily2077]

Sal, remembering 90s crossovers so you don't have to.

[@SonGoku-TheJapaneseLion]

That's SO Cool! Now you really have covered every single Batman Book by Frank Miller :D I Love this Channel!!!!!!

[@segadan3709]

YES! Finally man Iv been waiting for more spawn content

[@mttylerdurden9]

How has there never been a Hellboy/Spawn crossover?

[@jaytheartman610]

Because we cant have nice things

[@A1ml33y]

I have one of the Spawn / Batman crossover comics the issue by Frank & Todd . I had bought 2 copies in the 00s mostly because I was doing a Re watch of the 90s Spawn animated series on DVD . I'm surprised that this crossover wasn't adapted into Batman TAS or Spawn Tas. Like these days I wonder if Todd would do a DC animated movie with Batman. He was in Mortal Kombat not too long ago.

[@emmeranneperez3634]

The Spawn Batman by image was one of my first comics because my dad had comics. I probably shouldn't have read it as young as I was but it's what got me into comic's.

[@romul6198]

0:15 That reveal lol

[@NoahWelday]

Always happy to get another comicpop vid to add to my Spawn playlist

[@catlawyerwilldefendfortrea6038]

I love these deep dive episodes! Hope to see the 3rd crossover someday. I bought it but can never finish it because I' get just lost in the art.

[@ozzyalbor8292]

Sal talkin bout Spawn? I’m in!

[@filmwarrior]

as excited as i am about the new batman/spawn crossover were getting, i feel like we should have got an animated film instead. have the cast of the hbo spawn reprise their roles along with madhouse returning for the animation. heck just the idea of clown and the joker meeting would be cool.

[@Odyssey1997]

Another great back issues like always guys. But I was wondering could you guys do the joker 2021 series that is actually a James Gordon series in disguise? Because it’s brilliance I never thought I could enjoy James Gordon comic book series so much!

[@startrekfanman]

Never clicked on a video faster! What a great Wednesday it is

[@punkxblaze]

Yessss. Need my new Back Issues fix.

[@lebeaumuni6247]

My favorite conversations are the suspicious speeches at 26:50 and 29:13 XD

[@johnnieriot13]

I always thought Gotham was somewhere in New England. I think an episode of BTAS implies that though.

[@Aaron-zt5ee]

I had them both. They were both so 90s that any future comic historian will have to simply read these crossovers and know everything they need to know about 90s comics.

[@robphoenix1182]

"BATARANG!" TOTALLY got me! Lmao

[@GhostPro29]

Frank Miller also did All Star Batman and Robin with the Jim Lee art I think

[@comicpop]

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[@xJasonHatx]

had that spawn mobile as a kid. got that and a violator t shirt for Christmas. at the time I was a marvel purist. but those 2 things sparked my intrest in span and image and later other indi comics. and i drew that pic if clown violator at least 100 times. was one of the coolest fucking images id ever seen as a kid.

[@comicpop]

There was a Violator t-shirt?!

[@xJasonHatx]

@@comicpop o yeah if i remember correctly it was a small spawn on the chest or maybe just the logo and the back was a full comic splash page of the clown in an alley. was my favorite shirt before i even picked up a spawn book it just looked that bad ass. not sure what year this was but im 38 and i was young enough to be getting spawnmobiels for christmas if that helps with the timeline at all edit im 99.99% sure this was the image on the shirt if not the actual shirt. i.ebayimg.com/images/g/XtsAAOSwXe9gjKx7/s-l400.jpg edit again- on ebay for 250 dollars. wish i still had that thing.

[@RyanFreshhh]

I had one of those two packs…got it at Costco lol

[@brunoalvescataosilva6125]

51:30 happened in Brazil at least once in the 90s.

[@karl_alan]

Honestly I only ever had the spawn batman image one...wasn't even aware of the one no one talks about.

[@lazarussolomon3541]

Wait a second Croatian was a nation of native Americas (though beyond their name appearing on the fence they had nothing to do with the disappearance) why is demon named after them? Also last I checked Roanoke wasn't that big, it was like the size of towns in video games, or a park like area; how did the search parties not notice the star?

[@self-satisfiedsmirk5544]

51:20 I knew that, if I scrolled through the comments enough, I'd see I wasn't the only one who knew/didn't doubt that random acts of violence like that weren't outside of the realm of possibility or unheard of. I won't link anything. But, I will point out for anyone who is interested (for want of a better term, given the subject matter), acts of violence against homeless people, specifically against homeless men by groups/gangs of younger men, is a documented thing that currently happens in Japan at least frequently enough to be acknowledged by their government. I haven't looked too deeply into the matter, but I might do so because this point of the conversation definitely brought the issue back to the forefront of my mind.

[@jokerboy4284]

I’ve owned these comics for a while and I’m sooo glad I’m not the only one who noticed that Todd kept switching the mask from on to off a lot in that issue.

[@bowmancollar3684]

One of the first Batman comics I remember reading is the one where Jean Paul fight Bane for the first time and thinks about bad the Batman cape is, and that had forever tainted my perception of big capes.

[@thegloriouswizard5270]

Ya know.......the more i hear about Spawn, the more I wonder i how in the heck that Spawn was ever a phenomenon.

[@jjrambles683]

It's a cool drawing

[@godzy323]

Sal, we admire you're optimism in humanity. But I recall a an article a ways back going over, "Teenagers setting caged animals on fire." In 2007, there were some teens who set a homeless man on fire from the NY Times. We're not happy we actually looked this up =/; but guess that's the price of a curious mind.

[@MrCeratix]

Take a shot whenever Sal describes Spawn's powers as unclear or nebulous 😅

[@YouCalledForTheDoc]

So…Batman/Spawn III on Back Issues for Christmas?

[@biglou6799]

Spawn wasnt the only book that did that issue 2 issue skip and came back to. I remember Stormwatch also did it. I think it was a company wide image thing that they were doing back then.

[@DCPatrol]

Great episode! I'm happy because I as going to go through my copy again but now I don't have to read it. I can just admire the art! ;)

[@Stoopid_Sandwich]

I’m a little surprised that when Todd McFarlane and Frank Miller teamed up to do the Spawn/Batman crossover for image, they didn’t differentiate their book enough from DC’s by putting Batman in his Year One/ Legends of the Dark Knight costume. Because at this point in the 90’s, whenever Batman wore this costume in the comics, it was meant to imply that those books tended to carry a more mature tone. Whether it was for imprints like DKR, Legends of the Dark Knight, Elseworlds, other graphic novels…it always gave the stories more weight. Todd definitely should have used this to his advantage. As well as this book sold in the 90’s, imagine what kind of lasting impression it might have left on both DC and image with just a subtle shift in tone

[@TheClitCommander530]

With the exception of the art, these books aren't great, and yet I'm still somehow excited for the new crossover.

[@comicpop]

Same

[@chadtaylor8207]

I recently watched an episode of Back Issues (Court of Owls I think) and Sal said Spawn/Batman III would never happen.

[@dontedrake2316]

We need to see that happen it would be awesome in my opinion I'm making animated series that I'll be making too much money

[@vfxninja5503]

25 seconds in and I've already gone crosseyed.

[@12380738]

I just bought the batman spawn book because i never heard of it and had to see if it was real

[@capsjukebox]

Also known as Todd McFarlane’s Ridiculous Capes

[@bensneb360]

Wait, we found out what happened at the Roanoke colony? Well that’s news to me, and I never thought I’d learned by threw a Batman Spawn crossover retrospect of all things lol

[@Pipideed]

I dont think theres a definitive answer

[@TheRealZubes]

@@Pipideed it's not technically definitive, but this is what I was referring to: www.pbsnc.org/blogs/science/lost-colony/

[@Pipideed]

@@TheRealZubes ah interesting never saw this

[@camerondodge2070]

16:52 Oh, so he's Frank Cotton. Man, I really hope he doesn't go as far as Frank.

[@Spiderkeyblader]

I wasn’t born in the 90s, which is mostly the reason why I only thought there was one I didn’t know there was two

[@JoseLuisHaro]

Nice star earings easter egg Tiff

[@camerond4689]

I cannot wait to comic pop crates their pyramid scheme. Because I'm going to fully invest

[@calvinjluther]

You know, I think I've seen every Back Issues episode on Spawn and I'm still not sure I understand the premise of that book (I was but a toddler in Spawn's heyday).

[@calvinjluther]

I'm not even sure if Sal still likes Spawn.

[@galvatron3323]

Thanks for reminding me i must get a copy of Franks Robocop

[@dead_ted9149]

Why the hell did they not have Joker and Clown team up in either book? Great episode as always!