History Of Icon

Today on Variant, we give you the history of Icon! Plus, see what comics you should buy this week!
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[@RaggedViking]

Please tell me I'm not the only one who would definitely watch a Icon movie.

[@theguy8670]

It may be the best time with movies like 12 years of slave and Captain America Civil War doing so well.

[@AbzorTCryteK]

+Anime Superman HUH??

[@kasperikalervo91]

id watch the shit out of that movie

[@OnGodFrFr0987]

Nerp, I'd totally watch

[@Shamelesslilly]

Yes, be so cool to see. Especially if they keep his history.

[@vincentbillings6907]

He and Static Shock not only need their own movies, but their own comics again!

[@worldsdarkest]

*Cough cough* Static Issue #1 Icon Issue #1 *cough cough cough*

[@officialasim6772]

@@worldsdarkest yea, ICON and ROCKET is new also static

[@worldsdarkest]

@@officialasim6772 I said “He and Static” because this comment is only.... him and Static, ever thought of that?

[@MylesHubbard]

@@worldsdarkest *again*

[@joshualeon3223]

*Dude, this guy needs a movie.*

[@jamesjordan5511]

i would pay for it

[@brownjordan0523]

HELL YEAH HE DOES

[@marc7258]

could have a montage of the years going by

[@Hapshetsut28]

A series like Luke Cage

[@TheRTM]

Josh I agree thus would make a movie👍

[@alfonsoleon434]

Milestone-verse needs more love.

[@Daquan0394]

Which it'll never get

[@godspeedknight786]

Amen! Been doing some research on them and they really need more spotlight. The people who constantly talk about wanting representation completely ignore these already established characters.

[@Nassit-Gnuoy]

+GodSpeedKnight7 I say that all the time. Icon is a character with so much potential. He's got a unique backstory, a unique set of powers, and he's a power house characters like him are always going overlooked. Yet people will hop all over fuckin Zendaya playing Mary Jane? GTFOH.

[@godspeedknight786]

Tissan Young Dude if Icon ever does get a movie then I would want Holocaust to be the main villain. The battle between them would be epic especially in the DCEU style.

[@kendallfleming5858]

GodSpeedKnight7 I apologize in advance for being long winded in response. A couple diffent statements here; Its okay, you can say black people. You dont have to generalize your statement. I promise we (black people) mostly won't go at you if you do. However, you must remember something, most black people have a different taste in what entertains them. However, more than that you need publication for anyone to be aware of anything. Most black people often don't like it when black superheroes are juxtaposed to black exploitation; insert Lule Cage catchphrase, "Sweet Christmas!" Most black people didn't speak like that in the 70's, even in "jive" talk. Yet, if you don't have money behind your publication, You're done! Period! You must remember it's not a case of most blacks not wanting more representation in comics, they simply didnt know who these people were in Milestone Comics during the 90's. Consider if you will, MC started in 1993 by 6 black comic book writers. In 1993, the Uncanny X-Men dominated the comic and television cartoon series world. There is no denying this at all! You lived for Fleer silver packaged comic trading cards in the 1990's. In fact, Fleer started as a baseball card trading company, and before folding, Marvel single handedly purchased them and held them afloat for another 10 years. You need money behind you to do that in any world. It takes time for a character to get over. Supes started in the 50's and didn't become white hot until the Golden age in the mid to late 80's. Black Panther was the absolute first black super hero form 1963. He didn't become white hot until the early 2000's. Batman became white hot thanks to Adam West. DC & Marvel had a team of staff writers. MC had 6. DC & Marvel aren't going to easily allow you to encroach without serious financial backing. Back stories can make or brake a character. I mean without DC we probably wouldn't be aware of Icon, Black lightning, or static shock. MC was pretty much done in 1996, so they had to do a deal with DC to get their characters out there. They simply didnt have the money and time put in that Marvel and DC had put in. World War 2 is what put Marvel and DC over the hill. They rolled a full war effort comic that popularized people like Supes, Batman, Wonder Woman etc. MC had nothing to piggy back from so their battle uphill was daunting. Plus, when you say black super hero in the 90's people weren't that open to it. So, it's not we don't want representation, many of us as black people are just starting to catch on. If you don't mass publish it, we simply don't know about it.

[@andrewgarrett1356]

How in the hell is Icon not more popular?! Somebody write this man a Rebirth series. He deserves it!

[@IamKrisAlmighty]

But the origin is stereotypical AF 🤣 maybe that's y lol

[@_Dee2nd]

@@IamKrisAlmightyHow’s it stereotypical?

[@NyQuiiLx]

His origin is pretty amazing.

[@damotoneko1500]

I dunno, i would change 1 thing. Have him be a baby at the start, not a grown alien turned into a baby.

[@mider-spanman5577]

@@damotoneko1500 And that’s not thinking outside of the box and pretty generic. I’m glad you didn’t write the character!

[@damotoneko1500]

@@mider-spanman5577 it doesnt weird you out how he started off fullgrown and then became a newborn??

[@mider-spanman5577]

@@damotoneko1500 That’s comic books for ya! I’m pretty sure Starman did that in that movie and Martian Manhunter pretty much shape shifts into whatever he wants on the daily including kids so I guess that’s just the world of comic books and fantasy. I would rather have a different story that hasn’t been rehashed than have the same generic plot retold over and over again.

[@Longtail626]

@@damotoneko1500you could rephrase it so he reincarnates himself as a child

[@snakelikeme]

dam they just siting there not being used

[@th8440]

You all forgot to mention his job as a galactic peacekeeper before the crash, which is the reason he didn't really interfere with human relations, and why he became a judge.

[@wander1139]

that's an important thing to mention I was kind of wondering why he didn't do anything to directly end slavery with his powers

[@larryjake7783]

@@wander1139 yeah same because I'm like : "the underground railroad ?" That's weak sauce with that type of power but now I get it. Because if I was ICON without that background, the world would be my oyster. I mean he was there so long ago. America and everything would have been different considering his galactic knowledge and propensity to peace.

[@bebeheart5128]

I want a Icon and Rocket movie

[@gilbertbanksakajb2shot]

Me too

[@brownjordan0523]

There's a film industry called Woke Nation Entertainment on KZbin. They just finished an incredible Static Shock short film and they're doing Icon next. Here's a link to their channel: kzbin.info/door/E4IBpJYAFJv8m6gnf_uLtA

[@lucag4769]

*an but same

[@savienharrison9619]

Me too

[@WYYYE]

theres an icon fan film out now on woke nation

[@178laaleros]

icon sounds badass

[@jrockg-zi9dh]

Yeah dc should do more with him, especially bc most people don't know about his character. They could have a lot of freedom to write some exciting and relevant stories

[@hankhillyourself]

+jrockg8000 logic you to humble boy just let it out

[@hankhillyourself]

+MUD Ω too

[@405boy4]

Icon has the potential to blow up if DC would start giving him more props

[@andrewsd.r.7180]

I'm sure people would love it, given the current circumstances

[@jeremyhayes9793]

Icon sounds like a cool hero. Always wanted to see him cut loose after hearing he could go toe to toe w Superman.

[@Zeronos63]

do history of the blue beetle

[@thetrueforce7226]

I second that suggestion.

[@qwertyisaboss]

I third that

[@HiPlayerProdigy]

Definitely.

[@aricvinyard]

Which one?

[@wyattberens5723]

I think it be awesome if there is still good a history of Ted cord blue beetle he's my favorite

[@zackhawkins828]

*Michael jai white as ICON* I Wish Dwayne McCduffie was still alive he would have saved DC and we would have gotten the Static shock movie. *I can dream*

[@krpyton7368]

Michael b jordan

[@Playaflydre]

I know this is a year old but MJW is Spawn lol nobody else lol

[@larryjake7783]

Michael Jai White, while I like him, is not a great actor to play ICON on screen. I'd rather have Michael B Jordan ...he's attractive to ladies, haha godly body and has charisma. He works better

[@MrLee-qz3gy]

his old.

[@drashawntingram2430]

And Jaden smith as static shock

[@StarStreamFlowArtist]

This character is so underrated, I read his entire rub a few years back and loved it, I wished he did more in young justice

[@terryliliana]

i remember watching young justice and seeing him in one scene and i wondered "who this guy?" i looked it up, decided to search his comics online, and man did i love them.

[@ezedikeohamadike9003]

When McDuffie the heart and soul of Milestone died. So did Icon Static and Hardware. They were brilliant comics.

[@lelagreen9126]

I enjoy reading about icon, and static shock

[@SalamandersRCool]

Static is a Milestone character? That explains why he doesn't get the representation he deserves.

[@bigdawgfrm4108]

HIM AND STATIC NEED THERE OWN MOVIES!!!! Shit I wouldn’t mind they’re own universe 🙌🏽

[@TeranIcer]

Finally, an Icon acknowledgement--shout out to the black Superman 👍

[@ComicBooksandVideoGameNerd96]

I remember this character from Young Justice

[@darryljack6612]

i love how DC wont let their pride and joy superman lose to any of his equals i.e Manhunter, Captin Marvel (not shazam) Icon, captin atom, wonder woman, and fire storm

[@theofficiala.n.4074]

it is actually shazam, marvel won the rights to the name so it's now officially shazam

[@darryljack6612]

ik tht but screw tht he will always be the true and best captin marvel p.s screw the majority of the new 52

[@bobf6721]

No, Marvel won the rights to title a comic "Captain Marvel". DC can still call the character himself Captain Marvel anytime they want. In fact, the Earth-5 version of the character that was introduced in Multiveristy is called Captain Marvel instead of Shazam.

[@darryljack6612]

true they just cant call him CM when they are promoting him like in games cards or comics and or their title covers but its so stupid the wizzards name is shazam we all know who he really is and thts what i call him in fact we could all call him CM if DC didnt get mad of how he was more popular than Sups lke i said hes their pride and joy

[@greenman394]

I know right, and to me because of that superman is becoming more boring each year

[@darth_dacheus7319]

I was literally watching his static video yesterday and thought, when's he gonna do Icon? Today's my lucky day I guess. Thanks Arris!

[@MarchallWhite12345]

I wonder who would win if Icon and Blue Marvel fought.

[@SteelAries21]

Good battle

[@RevengeOfThaNerd]

Which blue beetle? Icon

[@iiixxx5376]

+Revenge of the Nerd He said Blue Marvel...

[@kurtlindner]

Blue Marvel imo.

[@JazGalaxy]

I don't know but Comics fans would lose. Blue Marvel is just a big ripoff of Icon in my opinion.

[@kingpacman_9118]

Milestone for Injustice 2

[@sion8]

+

[@TowDow3]

keep dreaming. :-(

[@Thecor13]

dude they should put rocket or icon, that would be beast

[@kingpacman_9118]

+Thecor13 Right!!!

[@kingpacman_9118]

+Tow Dow 3 Bruh if it happens go hype with me!!!

[@fleetadmiralsakazuki5420]

Definitely watch young justice on Netflix we need a season 3 the show is amazing

[@sion8]

+

[@grosiradu]

pls season 3

[@bigbadbraxien6081]

its overrated

[@ebonymaw8457]

*+BigBad Braxien (Imtheurinator)* you watch yourself boy. YJ is the 2nd best superhero show in the 2000s (behind teen titans, of course)

[@nobody-kc2si]

+The Cringe Connoisseur No 1. Justice league unlimited 2. Teen titans 3. Young justice

[@ashleyjoseph8840]

Icon needs to make a movie and remake his comic books.

[@dvi-d6]

Icon definitely doesn't get anywhere near as much spotlight as he should but I understand.

[@j2174]

DCEU definitely needs to make an Icon movie. I want Rocket in there too! (And don't even get me started on Static!!)

[@krpyton7368]

@KJ Beast dceu getting soft reboot

[@JADE-vc3dt]

Icon is definitely powerful 🙂🙂

[@charlesspeaksthetruth4334]

Thanks for bringing attention to Icon. He's definitely been forgotten but can you also do some videos on Blue Marvel, Cloak & Dagger or Black Lighting. Other characters that need more attention as well.

[@godrules3596]

Characters like Icon and Blue marvel are slept on soo much its disgusting, I think they would both give superman a run for his money

[@thenoirknight5729]

It would be very nice to see him appear more often, and as a big player role. Too many powerful and awesome characters are sidelined to make The Trinity of DC look good. Blue Marvel is also epic

[@MrBracey100]

Milestone was great. loved Xombi myself. Such a weird but compelling story.

[@ISOmichael]

After watching so many variant videos on DC characters, you realize how unspecial Superman is

[@SANGO697]

Icon 💪🏾✊🏾

[@ggt47]

jess always I wanted ever since i saw him in young justice.

[@chessnotcheckerz4091]

Now after doing a history of Icon episode which was awesome you know you should do a history of •Blue Marvel •Spectra Now they are under rated

[@vivian3637]

Blue Marvel!!! Spectrum!!!! Yasss!!!!

[@ftwnoobbuster]

Blue Marvel and Spectrum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ssjDez24]

DarkSavage16 yes please!

[@levirichardosn9595]

it’s insane i haven’t heard about this character until now. thank you for giving this character the love he deserves

[@mider-spanman5577]

Please do one on Blue Marvel!

[@sambridges4670]

been waiting for this episode for a long time now, thanks variant.

[@DreadfulAssassin3]

With the new series coming up I'd love to see a "History of The Runaways". Thanks in advance. Keep up the great work.

[@KingDaeQuann95]

Icon Is Definitely One Of My Favorite Characters , Bro He's Really An Inspiration , DC Has To Give Icon His Own Movie , It's Only Right Especially With Him Being Black & Giving His Background Fr ⭕

[@tritchie-cc4mb]

I tune in every week to hear this man speak the good word. The good word of any and all things comic books! Ive spent a good portion of my life reading comic books and I still learn new things every single day. A good portion is thanks to this amazing channel and all the awesome videos it pumps out every week! Thank you for all these great things you give us and keep up the good work!

[@lexk.4038]

Rocket is the SHIT okay and this series needs to come back.

[@Blackwing2040]

First time I heard of Icon was Young Justice and that's how I found out about Rocket

[@bdhjones]

ICON needs a movie of his own like Black Panther

[@EddieSanchezTV]

I am a noob subscriber and I love the fact that you did icon from Milestone. Have you ever or do you plan on doing any other characters from Milestone like Hardware where the blood syndicate?

[@God.with.backpackboy]

do static shock

[@JazGalaxy]

Static. Static Shock is the name of the Cartoon and the short lived comic. Calling him Static Shock is like calling Batman "Detective Comics". Sorry, pet peeve of mine. Big Static fan.

[@OlympianHeroes]

+JazGalaxy a lot of things do call him Static Shock though. And a lot of people only know Static from the show, its an easy mistake to make

[@JazGalaxy]

Adam S I know, I agree. I grew up thinking Captain Marvel's name was SHAZAM. (Which it no is for just that reason.) But if you spent a decade calling him Static and then suddenly people started calling him Static Shock... it just becomes a peeve.

[@OlympianHeroes]

+JazGalaxy True, until I watched Young Justice I thought he was called Static Shock

[@mider-spanman5577]

I honestly thought his name was Static Shock until just now lol

[@blazeallen4203]

More Milestone PLEASE!!! I also really like Hardware and the characters who spun off from his series, Deathwish and Marissa Rahm. I am still very surprised that the internet has not been talking about Marissa Rahm. She is a transgender police officer who became a badass vigilante. Think Lady Cop but this time she's representation for transgender people!!!! Give me more Marissa Rahm. I want more Deathwish and Hardware but I REALLY want more Marissa Rahm awesomeness.

[@jrockg-zi9dh]

Milestone is woke af and has like no spotlight... That just sucks

[@blazeallen4203]

Milestone certainly needs more love. Deathwish is essentially "What if Punisher was a rape victim?" It's quite admirable what subjects they tackled in these comics.

[@blazeallen4203]

People have come to support and understand the importance of minority heroes and heroines in today's society. Sadly there are still some great Milestone characters who need to make a comeback

[@blazeallen4203]

Please stop comparing people who feel they were born in the wrong body to those who have disgusting urges to violate children

[@blazeallen4203]

Just stop

[@Pocuserve]

Thank you for this video, Arris!!! At home, I have entire long box dedicated to Milestone Comics and ICON comics take up most of it! I hope Milestone Media 2.0. brings him back! Fun Fact: Icon is a member of The Cooperative, which is a federation of alien planets that rival the Green Lantern Corp.

[@thesamuraiman]

Finally!! Oh my lord, finally. You have no idea how much this excites me. I literally searched KZbin for this and didn't find one. Finally Icon gets recognition. Thank you!

[@tonysanders1299]

Thank You Variant!! ICON Is A GOD!! I Wait To Read More About Him.

[@schneig77]

I live in Orlando where Full Sail is located. I took a tour of the campus last week as part of a team building retreat at work. (I work for the local public school district). The campus is beautiful and their technology is state of the art!

[@alexphillips4644]

RIP to Mark D. Bright, the comic book artist who drew Icon.

[@parthachowdhury5744]

hears a crazy thought how about letting Icon join the dc Cinematic Universe as a part of Justice League member.

[@REB3L108]

It should be Icon instead of Cyborg.

[@Daquan0394]

DC don't want anyone ahead of supes

[@parthachowdhury5744]

REB3L108 why cant there be 2 black super hero, more the merrier and we all know who justest league will face in the end. There still time to fix every wrong thing DC did with justest league project.

[@parthachowdhury5744]

daquan94 well there's Wonder women, Aqua man why can't be Icon.

[@theheartofthestorywetell1081]

This is where DC could shine... Icon would be a great add on to the DCEU

[@thetizic]

Wow. Rocket was just like. "'You should do this" "....Okay" Also, WHAT!! Static lasted 8 issues???

[@Xjr555kid]

New 52 Static was fucking terrible

[@Moscato_Moscato]

How is it bad? I only know him from the show and never read the comics...can you clarify?

[@lazyrmc]

+Deebo Molina They moved Static to New York, changed his character alot, and the stories were pretty messy and undocused. The new 52 run changed writers a few times as well and that got ugly behind the scenes.

[@lazyrmc]

+lazyrmc focused*

[@Xjr555kid]

What he said ☝

[@wabi777]

Thank you Arris! I've been a fan of Icon for a while now, and barely anyone knew who he was ! So thanks!!

[@monty45671]

Hi. It is through your Channel that I came to know about the super hero Icon. Many thanks for sharing xx

[@Shaunholton]

I love your videos :) You're probably the fairest and most level headed representation of comic book fandom and knowledge out there :) Top class :)

[@spongebobroundpants4378]

How about instead making A Black Superman We make an Icon Movie???

[@yrretgnortsmra8955]

I will buy a ticket for that.

[@ripyungbruh8157]

Seriously

[@Etherisabove]

There is a black Superman now so if they made a black Superman it would still make sense This is a weird comment

[@spongebobroundpants4378]

@@Etherisabove No it wouldn't

[@kobebrewster2549]

Thank you. I love icon my grandpa showed me the milestone characters when I was a kid changed my way of writing forever

[@WillZero005]

Rest in piece Mr. McDuffy, here's hoping they'll publish a few collected editions of milestone series.

[@coreythomas3633]

he way better then superman

[@yooka3505]

Hmm....That's Debatable.

[@coreythomas3633]

Yooka na icon a black superman without any weaknesses and had energy projection powers and he been on earth longer

[@Rahsaun77]

Superman is legendary, but for me he’s played out.

[@ninoshine5]

I'm glad you did this video! Icon has been my favorite DC character for the longest and recently (2 years ago) I found out he was originally from Milestone

[@mjolnir_swe]

Really cool backstory. Mix of Highlander and Superman. They should modify his powers a bit though so that is not just another Superman. And dont forget the dynamic that he's trying to fix his ship and one day leave.

[@iseehowitis9382]

Milestone going with DC was a not so bright move on their part. They should've stayed independent and published their own stories without the hold up from DC or DC picking which Milestone character they want to put out there at whatever time they feel like it. DC already has a Superman, why would they get excited about another one especially when it's a portrayal of an extremely strong aborigines, copper colored male with no weaknesses unlike their favorite son Superman. Imagine if Icon or hardware etc. were given the push and backing like Superman or Batman.. I believe the majority of urban kids would have a superman they can relate to and look up to. We need more people of our culture creating and telling these storylines and giving our youth more hope and motivation to do great things with their lives.

[@gsentinel4821]

DC has a MAJOR history of absorbing characters from their former comic book competitors; Wonder Woman, Shazam etc. They bought the entire Wildstorm brand years ago and in my opinion havent done much with the characters.

[@ComicBooksandVideoGameNerd96]

damn this is really interesting origin

[@chineeboy18]

It's about time..!! Icon is one of the most versatile, powerful, in depth characters. Similar to Blue Marvel of Marvel universe. I don't understand why DC will not utilise this character to further the Dickota-verse. Marvel makes as much use of a their characters.That's why they are so big right now. DC needs to wake up and get their act together.

[@evragolet1465]

Because dc are so stupid!

[@fumbleferb]

Great Video!!!!!!! I love watching them. They inform me so much. Ive heard of icon but I never really knew much about hime till you made this video. So thankyou so much!!!

[@johnnieblaze1974]

I would love to see an Icon. Movie or t.v. show.

[@shaun10767]

I seen him In injustice and they did nothing with him im like what the hell do you do and who are you

[@shaun10767]

young justice*

[@charliew.5416]

only ever heard of him in young justice but happy i watched this i appreciate his character and existence much more now

[@jbarnard2000]

History of the court of owls , the hellfire club , poison ivy and black cat!

[@TheSamkrox]

Where is the history of miss Martian episode you promised was coming soon OVER A YEAR AGO?!?!?!?!?

[@iMcGeeClips]

+VariantComics Hiiiiiiiiii

[@Rafa-bc9uh]

+VariantComics history of x force

[@MrJreed1000]

happened already..u missed it

[@randildezoysa9267]

They should just make an icon movie

[@manits23]

love the "history of"s of lesser known characters! keep up the great work arris!

[@nitetimejohnson]

Thank you for covering Icon. I use to collect Milestone comics back in the day, Icon was one of my comics. Please cover the rest of Milestone characters.

[@rogueguardian]

History of Luke cage! Please!

[@blackking552]

+VariantComics can you do a show on gothem academy

[@insertwittynamehere1411]

+VariantComics history of iron fist and the defenders

[@insertwittynamehere1411]

+VariantComics cool

[@henkabaisa5727]

+VariantComics hawk and dove plzzz

[@jssupremacy3572]

I know right

[@brucenatelee]

I want an Icon movie.

[@Peecamarke]

So awesome you did this vid! I used to read these as a kid when they came out in black and white in these African hair and clothing stores my mom would take me too and had a hard time finding them when I got older. I used to love these comics!

[@RevengeOfThaNerd]

I love Icon. Going to do a cosplay as him soon.

[@acezanders1715]

SOUNDS LIKE A PROTEST NEEDS TO HAPPEN TO BRING IN LEGIT AFRO CHARACTERS NOT REVAMPED ONES

[@CthulhuChow]

i'd like to see Hardware again.

[@JazGalaxy]

There are so many Milestone characters I'd love to see again. Static and Hardware, definitely. The entire Shadow Cabinet. Xombie.

[@nazirbailey5427]

more African American heroes

[@massmanpro]

preach 🙌🏾

[@albertharris3553]

Most def...

[@wrestlinganime4life288]

Exactly and stop with the blackwashing thing on white comic characters.

[@trey332]

Wrestling Anime 4life But White People can white wash every other culture....

[@buuuba7022]

@@trey332 stfu

[@jeilee3860]

He's been my favorite since I saw him on Young Justice. I read about him and fell in love. I would love a movie or show about him!

[@Bxgodson2fl2]

*Salute* to you for this video! Icon is so overlooked, thx for spotlighting him!

[@aztects12]

Great video

[@aswadjutt2371]

We need him in DCEU

[@igbotimehopper64yearsago46]

Yea instead of val zod

[@theokeithjones318]

bringing back ICON!! I wish make a movie in DCEU? or TV series?

[@theronmitchell3073]

thanks for this episode, I was literally thinking about this character today, wondering when icon will appear in rebirth.

[@infinitedestiny1403]

where's the history of gohan episode

[@captainimagination1110]

+VariantComics can you do a history of Calvin and Hobbs, Garfield and Pokemon.

[@Kimahri_]

+VariantComics you are the best comic reviewer

[@LeoSpecter95]

Yeas!

[@WolfSilver117]

that failure isn't worthy

[@coltonlegg3638]

can't wait to see it

[@Kimahri_]

Do history of Pokemon it is trending and you will draw a huge audience

[@theheartofthestorywetell1081]

Very awesome, I just did a video on the DC comics "Other" supermen, and Icon was one of my top 7. I have to say if there was one character who needs more attention...well that would be booster gold, but up close to that is Icon. It's easy to write him off as 'black superman' but there is a lot more there, everyone needs to look into this character more.

[@PhatGirlLuvr68Comix]

I've been waiting for this *forever*. Thank you Arris. You don't know what it means.

[@arshadattar2803]

Do a video about top 10 comic book covers of all time............

[@elMore1107]

We need a movie about this guy icon

[@Firejoker54]

Please do more episodes on lesser known characters! I've never heard of Icon and had fun learning about him. He looks like a badass. :)

[@GibbsVideography]

I was looking for a video like this (about someone I haven't read about in a while but used to like to reread) thanks a bunch!

[@atate23]

History of Hardware!!!!!

[@89five3five]

This character needs a movie.