Todd McFarlane on the Rise of "Preview Appearances" & The Secret Spawn #1 "Error Variant" | Part 2

[@masterbuilder2856]

Lol. Hey Tom. I hate to call you out, but I have to correct on one of your comments. There are currently 3 graded copies of the Previews with Spawn on the CGC census. Including mine. I sent it in for the Mcfarlane signing last year and it came back in a massive slab..... 😂😂😂

[@ComicTom101]

I messed up, I meant to say wouldn’t “grade it at a show!” 😅 CGC will grade that thick book no prob 😆 Sorry about that fam, I was a bit nervous

[@NerdOutForWhat]

@@ComicTom101 you make a ton of mistakes why don’t you ever correct them on video???? Total garbage content.

[@Raaa1111..]

I have my first spawn in 9.8 and a raw copy which happens to be the error one im pleased

[@fnyourmom3064]

@@NerdOutForWhat cry about it baby you’re watching his videos for a reason

[@NerdOutForWhat]

@@fnyourmom3064 LMAO! a year old comment huh? So because someone watches his video they can't ask him to correct his mistakes? Without watching it it's not even possible to see the mistake lol get out of here captain save a ho'

[@doctorviz00]

Closest thing we have to a Stan Lee now imo. Unlike most of us, Todd let's you know where he stands. Have always appreciated that.

[@donaldvonglitchenberger4108]

huh

[@MrPonytron]

Dude, Todd is great and so humble and thoughtful. I love how he thinks of the customer when he has the book so cheap

[@dales7124]

I have never been a Spawn collector (after 30 years of comic collecting). But because of Todd's loyalty to his fans, I will now be adding Spawn to my pull list. "Don't drink from the spicket if you're not thirsty"...I love it!

[@CosmicRobb]

Stuff like the error Spawn 1 is soooo freaking excellent for this hobby. Makes everyone go check their copies and mixes things up. Even on a print count of a million, so rad!

[@rekaldsi]

This is great! Spawn #1 is the first comic I ever bought with my own loot. My parents whooped my arse for riding my bike with a buddy to the Sears Department store WAY down the road in Chicago to go read the comics on the second floor. It blew my mind so much so that I spent my candy loot to get the issue. Worth the whoopin'. I still have the book, 25 years later. Good times.

[@austinvickymoore3656]

He remembers where he came from and he is living by that... this is why I will continue to support Spawn and Todd McFarlane for the rest of my collection days!!! 😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩🧡🧡

[@josearaiza1631]

Actually spawn being 2.99 got me back on the title. I love Todd, he seems like such a genuine guy, like he loves what he does, and he loves his fans

[@6nosis]

This might be the BEST interview I’ve ever seen WITH ANY ARTIST IN MY LIFE (47)!! Outstanding work Tom. You deserve your earned success.

[@christophermolina5931]

Todd is smart by keeping his book at $2.99. At $2.99 I buy all 3 covers every month where other books I really like that tend to cost $3.99 and $4.99 and I am less likely to buy multiple covers unless they are really appealing. But as far as spawn goes, it's all 3 covers no matter what, every month!

[@abzcomics1020]

I have to agree with this, when I came back to collecting I went heavily weighted towards DC rebirth just due to Marvel Titles were 3.99 ea, and prior to my collecting break I was mostly a Marvel collector, now they are all 3.99 so my subs are more weighted towards marvel and I ditched a few DC titles. 2.99 per would make me buy quite a lot more subs :)

[@whitedsr1]

Amazing interview. Todd is so humble and really cares about his fans.

[@unique.collective]

His spawn 1 cover has to be my favourite. It’s perfect in so many ways

[@turtleanton6539]

Right. And the spiderman

[@bradarnold2652]

Another great video Tom, keep these Todd Father videos coming. I enjoy any video with him talking about his work and keeping the comic collecting hobby alive for us fans.

[@DukeCityExplorer]

Todd nailed it when he mentioned the price hikes throughout the years. When I started collecting funny books 35+ years ago it urked me to no end everytime there was a price increase. As a kid with very little money, I had to make that decision as to what titles to stick with...UXM, ASM were the ones I chose. And at the time my only source of income was recycling cans. Good thing we lived near some bars. I'm just rambling on, but I did have the opportunity to meet Todd at a convention years ago. Too bad he didn't have time to chat with the fans as there was a long line waiting to see him.

[@anthonyjoseph91]

"Dont drink from the spigot if you are not thirsty" - Todd 2021. That is one of the realest things ive heard. Money aint everything people.

[@markmmm667]

Awesome interview! He was my favorite as a kid and remains it to this day. My favorite McFarlane covers of all-time are ASM 309 and ASM 325. Both tell a story with one picture. I don't think there will ever be a run as fine as his ASM run. Every cover is a gem and the interior art is just as outstanding.

[@cesarlopezph.d.7462]

This interview makes me want to spend even more on McFarlane comics and toys! Appreciate the points on considering the fans and health of the community!!!

[@carloscolon4497]

Todd is and always will be a humble, grateful man and he shows it to his followers. For me his best work is and always be SPAWN # 1. Many memories every time I see the cover and enjoy reading it as if it were my first time. Thank You Todd for maintaining this Awesome Universe

[@dessm.6947]

Enjoyed this interview. I adore Todd McFarlane so much. He cares more about the fans than profiting off of them. I'll forever support anything with his name tied to it.

[@mysteriosquack5704]

Love Amazing Spider-Man 311. His fishbowl work with Mysterio is so dope!

[@herofan1509]

Favorite cover is almost an unknown. Spawn#14 with Clown and Violator!! Such cool looking villains!!! Love it!!

[@jasonrosales3624]

Love the interview, i find it funny how Todd is just super chill sitting by his fireplace. I thought he would have like a secret comic book library layer in his house conducting the interview out of. He seems like a super humble guy. Love it!

[@RevanMartinez]

Nice antique cabinet too

[@genekehoe6345]

Loved Todd's comments about excessive variants, holding the price at $2.99 (he's about the only one doing this) and publishers constantly putting out new #1 issues. Surprised to hear Spawn sells over 100,000 copies per issue. There can't be many other monthly books that can say that.

[@timthecomicbookjerk9541]

This interview is great Tom!! The reason I’m back to collecting Spawn now is the great art AND the $2.99 price!! I really admire Todd for that. Can’t wait for part 3!!

[@breakbeatz309]

Love Todd and love your interview! Hulk 340 is a classic and my favorite cover!

[@comicsincoloradowithcory2194]

My favorite cover would be ASM 313 to be honest. The details in Lizards face so so good! Also hope the move goes well for you! Looking forward to more content!

[@joeholland4960]

Awesome interview! Batman #423 probably one of my favorites!

[@jamesinfamous1145]

Spawn #27 is favorite McFarlane cover for sure. Maybe even my fav comic cover ever. Simplistic but that splattered green wall with spawn slumped in front of it always catches my eye when I look at my wall.

[@Keyser-s0ze361]

That was some real talk from Todd! Thank you Todd for all that you do for comic community!!

[@grimpond941]

Thanks for the interview. It was awesome! My favorite Todd cover is Incredible Hulk 340.

[@aberger1982a]

Batman 423 is my fav - A preview of Spawn!

[@xeriavon8193]

Love da Toddfather... it'll always be spiderman# 1 the torment saga that started it all for me. Great interview! Always great to see how humble he is. . .

[@theretrosavage]

Guy's congrats on hitting that 40k subscribers... can't wait for the new content....go get that 50k

[@RoB9009]

Congrats on the interview, cool video

[@RayFromCarolinaComics]

I wish more publishers and creators valued the community they serve the way Todd does. Thank you for all your contributions, Todd.

[@xXHardCorrXx]

Todd thinks, acts, and sees things just as a normal collector like the rest of us. I was never into spawn but hearing someone in the industry (let alone the Todd Father) voice the same concerns about variants, prices etc makes me want to get into Spawn just to show him my support

[@IsomerThe]

Keep doing the lord's work there, Tom! Thank you for all the continued, most excellent content; it's really combining perfectly with how I've gotten back into my comic book collecting! It's not every day just anybody gets to have an interview with the Toddfather :)

[@chriskuneman3310]

Wow Tom! This is turning out to be a great interview. Todd obviously has done many interviews, but these interviews deal more with the questions Collectors have. And also topics, that don't come up in the more mainstream interviews Todd does. I keep saying it, Todd McFarlane is the most important person in the industry right now! ASM #313 is my favorite McFarlane cover!

[@christhorne1225]

Great interview and happy anniversary!

[@MrChristopher2328]

Amazing man I love Todd for being so open and transparent about comic's. You did an amazing job with this part 2 interview. Thank you for giving me something that put a smile on my face. 👍🏼👍🏼😄😃

[@nelvis_eats1192]

awesome interview ... in the end integrity wins out .! from both you and the Toddfather !

[@bpgwinner]

Tom you knocked it out of the park with these interviews. Thank you!

[@brianb119]

You the Man comic Tom always love watching your new content!! You are a boss in the comic book world!!

[@potishen]

Not a huge Spawn fan but Todd is always great to talk to and always something interesting to say

[@kiquegonzalez8858]

Loving these interviews! 🤘

[@stevetaddonio9783]

Great interview!!! Looking forward to the next one!

[@oliverortiz8507]

This was a great interview TOM. TODD is a great guy. I was a lapsed reader of SPAWN. The fact that he took it to 300 issues got me interested enough to pick it up. I like the art and the writing. I was shocked that the book only cost $2.99 as well. This price point also encourages me to buy all three of the covers as well. If he had re-numbered the series over and over I would never have picked it up to give it a chance. The other publishers just don't get it. Yes, number ones get that big bump but it never last in most cases. If I was starting out in the hobby now seeing a comic with a high number would cause me to check it out. Low numbers not so much. Higher numbers means to me that this is something to look into due to it's longevity. More videos like this please.

[@corbinowens2437]

Amen to not raising the price! Definitely so much respect!

[@marvelman_comics3265]

You have THE BEST content for collectors Bro! Appreciate you

[@killa7kosko893]

Spawn #1 classic love it ! Got my first mail call loved it keep being you dude !! 🐐🐐🐐

[@rp8936]

My fav channel.. I just discovered, You guys rock

[@MrWordsworth]

This why spawn is the only comic I buy 2.99 I purchase multiple just because I 💕 this title that much

[@BronzeAgeBryon]

Tom, this had to be such a thrill for you to hold this interview. I'm so very happy for you and the channel for coming so far. As for Todd, what an incredible presence in comics. So much wisdom shared with the community on not only comics, but life, and how we should treat one another. Looking forward to more.

[@chrisburns5593]

By far my favorite artist and was so happy to get my asm 300 signed by him for christmas two years ago

[@tonypitney9889]

Awesome interview! Gotta go with Spawn# 77, Angel Spawn!

[@CoachDale_TopNotchMuayThai]

Amazing Spider-Man 313 for me. With Lizard about to bite Spidey ! One of my favourite covers ever 👌🏼

[@Deephouse_Gent66]

Great video, great interview. McFarlane has been in the biz long enough to know the biz and the audience. He benefits from maximizing what he knows. Looking forward to more of his creative output.

[@drspidey4739]

So cool that you got Todd. Your show is really growing.

[@Nitewolf1976]

Such an Awesome interview and Such an Awesome Guy Todd is!! Thank you for this!

[@bpgwinner]

Mine was Spider-Man 1 "Torment Part One of Five". There may be better, but I chose this one because every time I see this book it takes me back to when it came out. I can remember what LCS I was at, where, when, etc. This was also when the variant craze was in high gear. I recall the LCS getting the "platinum" variant and immediately putting it behind the counter for $30. Great memories.

[@Chief0Keefe]

Spawn #1. Where my comic collecting started 4 years ago 🤘🏼

[@remzzed1184]

Toddfather, thanks for appreciating the fans and keeping best book prices and the best art and story lines

[@jaydedragoncomicsandgames8109]

I love the spawn 2 I used to practice drawing it was also my first spawn purchase as a kid

[@MrAfrobeast]

Wow what an interview! Such a great guy! Had no idea how humble he is!

[@GoldGauntletComix]

Great Interview bro!!! It has been so cool to see you grow! I listen to Todd very closely. He always gives out jewels of wisdom!

[@drink2mny]

These have been great videos. I have enjoyed Todd's artistry for years. I have three covers over the years that I have loved. ASM 316 & 328. Also Spiderman 1. Thank you for sharing this interview with us.

[@AshbalGabriel]

Very good interview. Thank you for makin it happen. Glad to hear what Todd had to say about the "Spawn 1 smudge" variant. My favorite McFarlane cover will always be Spawn no.8. In the classic spiderman pose.

[@michaelirizarry4860]

Awesome Tm interview. Saw his special on HBO. Spawn #1 always will be a classic! Good luck moving to your new set! 'Nuff said!

[@joshua3732]

I feel like Todd is becoming the new face of the comic industry.

[@comicsincoloradowithcory2194]

Agreed.

[@thedonofthsht76-58]

He has been I feel like lol

[@6thface]

Todd has always been the face for some of us. I helped spawn the revolution with every early purchase of an Image comic, and I had them all. So many of us did.

[@darrylgusek8161]

Imo, Todd's art is the reason comic books exploded in the copper age. I was there. Lol. Along with many other amazing artists but his style is unmistakable.

[@donaldvonglitchenberger4108]

@@6thfaceso did i. and most of them were garbage which is why they didn’t last past issue 10

[@Snitchols]

I'm really enjoying this interview. Todd is super down to Earth and truly cares about his fans.

[@brandonkief3278]

Awesome interview and I am loving every drop of it! My favorite book or cover Mcfarlane has done was ASM 316! Love Venom on the cover! Hoping to secure this book very soon! Also collect Spawn since back in the day but missed a bunch during the early 2000's!

[@olegtherussianbear991]

DOPE INTERVIEW!! Much appreciated Tom!! 1 of my favorite covers is Spider-Man, Vol. 1 #1E Second Printing Gold & Black Variant Cover (August 1990)

[@thedonofthsht76-58]

Todd is such a good dude. Usually when you're worth half a bil that changes them

[@MasterSplinter79]

Wow what a guy! Great interview!! Oh and Tom... you rock!! Good luck with moving!

[@dandelatorre1870]

These 2 interviews with Mr. McFarlane are amazing and very revealing. First, Tom you did a great job with Todd making him feel comfortable with the interview. Second I appreciate how humble the man is. He knows he’s had to climb the ladder by improving his drawings and approach to artwork. Now he’s at the top of his game but he still remembers where he came from. Because of this he’s retained his humility, what an impressive man!

[@gregrisinger9064]

Another great video and awesome comic energy!!! My favorite all time cover is #300. I drew that over and over.

[@kongvang09]

My favorite will always be the first issue of spawn. First comic book I ever bought with my own money from saved allowance.

[@scottlukianchuk7282]

Great to see someone popular actually be humble and down to earth I have always been a Spawn fan since The very first issue!

[@canadianinvinciblecomics2255]

Your best work, Tom!

[@ebaymandavid723]

I love how Todd takes the time to talk to you and how down to earth he is plus how he mentions why he keeps his comic book prices lower than his competition! A true pioneer!

[@peterporker7803]

Todd is one of my favorites and this is the reason he cares about the fans and this interview shows it.

[@Solid_Teleport]

Great Interview with Todd- such a Legend in the comic industry.

[@rickyroussan8172]

Love Spawn having black and white graded as we speak!!

[@briansanchez7276]

Just came because of the live video. 🤞🏽

[@blood_sausage9620]

ASM 316 is my favorite cover but it was hard to pick since there are SOOO MANY great McFarlane covers 🕷🕸🕷

[@kesselruncomics8307]

So glad you said we don’t even have half of the interview out yet!! It’s crazy how bare the garage is now.

[@davidhartsell4780]

I think this interview made me like him more if that's even possible

[@WhatNotjohnnyboyzcomics]

Spawn 14 The Violator story was great I remember John Leguizamo playing the role in the movie that was awesome!!!!!

[@telmogomes1815]

Delighted by the words of a true Gentleman!

[@carlosvargas1874]

Always been a fan of McFarlane, this interview just made me respect him more for keeping his comic at $2.99. Make me even happier to continue to buy his comics and toys

[@gbahat]

Wow, this is one of the best and interesting interviews I’ve seen on comics in a while. Tom, you questions are on point. And Todd’s answers are so genuine. Really great, can’t wait for the rest.

[@tomahawkcomics8810]

always great to watch

[@HomeGrownComics]

The Toddfather is the Arizona tea of the comic community and we thank you for that champ 🏆

[@oscarmartin685]

My favorite Todd Mcfarlane cover is ASM # 313 love it....

[@anj81012]

Wow even more #respect for Todd mcfarlane after this interview.. 🤘🔥🤘🔥

[@markallengonzales2392]

Todd is freaking awesome! Tom thank you for the content! Favorite Todd cover is asm 306!

[@dudejrryan]

Love Todd's approach to & respect to His fans

[@MrPuertoroc2k]

super great humble interview from a legend...13:30 mark is why we still collect Todd, good job ComcTom101

[@anthonytuero3697]

Love the interview and how you’re piecing it up and giving it to us little by little. Todd is such a nice guy!

[@ethanguzman3477]

Awesome Video Tom!