Meet Marvel's Illuminati!

[@comicpop]

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[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

"What about his kid?" "You mean Cable?" "Yeah." *Ben nods, then a little later* "What about his kid from the future?" "That's Cable." "Yeah." *thinks about it* "But there's a different Summers, as well." "There's Nathan Summers..." "Yeah, Nathan Summers." "That's Cable." _Reason we love Ben #5007_ _Reason Sal's Patience is Godly #10500_

[@nerdking1019]

Sal’s a teacher (probably a great one if this channel is any indication) so he’s got patience a plenty. I’d actually find it interesting to hear how that’s impacted the channel

[@comicsmisexplained]

“But what about that television programming technology that’s totally not becoming defunct” *smiles at camera* “That’s cable” *THIS AD HAS BEEN SPONSORED BY VERIZON FIOS™️*

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

@@comicsmisexplained *slow clap*

[@garrethflynn8118]

ReaperXC it’s at the end

[@Step43099]

I need a timestamp so I can always come back

[@carterhalo255]

When they’re escaping the skrull ship in the beginning, there’s a scene where they help each character escape except Black Bolt. Black Bolt randomly joins up with them implying he was a skrull since that point.

[@Xtra_Medium]

As much as I dislike this retcon on the Beyonder, I do love that the first thing he does with his immense cosmic power is creating a series of self-insert fanfics to star in.

[@BoulderPunchPodcast1]

Okay in my heart that "The Beyonder actually has been unintentionally influencing the Marvel Universe by playing with his toys" idea is totally canon because that's too genius to just ignore

[@tjjordan4207]

You could look at it in the sense that even when the Illuminati thought they discovered his true form, he was actually in control and was allowing it to happen. Even the part of him being an Inhuman could be of his design. In fact, what if he is the one who is changing the decades/eras? Like, for example, despite only a few years to a decade having past within continuity, Marvel has went from the 1960s to the 2010s. Maybe he is the one who is doing all of this without us knowing. A literal child god who is playing with his action figures and making up stories that constantly change.

[@garrethflynn8118]

I used to watch this show as an obsession but I know treat it like a religious ritual

[@thefunnyjoker4228]

same

[@kd7100]

That sounds mildly unhealthy; to be fair though, it is an excellent channel lol..

[@robthedude4861]

What's the difference between obsession and religion?

[@matteverard7665]

I love how casual it is. It's my favorite way to experience new books!

[@galoespejo2814]

ComicPop loved that.

[@jamesmason7979]

Sal explaining the difference between Cable and X-Man is hilarious. "They're different characters, but they're the same character." 😂

[@crimsonking440]

"They're All good people... Namor aside" Me: *Stares at Reed Richards*

[@TheMorlun]

Victor, don't you have Latveria to rule?

[@-libertyprimev1-902]

Me: *Stares at Charles Xavier*

[@Atem_in_the_streets]

Me: *Stares at Tony Stark*

[@caliph95]

Just stare at all of them

[@CAKECO.]

I think they’re all terrible people

[@Syntherus]

Bendis is the king of "can't be bothered to look up that continuity shit."

[@Omar-wq9dz]

I never got why Bendis could get away with interfering with continuity, because I remember Mark Millar discussing Civil War saying he had certain characters acting certain ways in his script, but Marvel people said that’s not how characters would act because of continuity, so he had to keep changing things and get everything checked.

[@connerklein2873]

honestly bendis doesn’t get off too easy either, just look at civil war 2

[@comixproviderftw_02]

Mr. Fantastic: Well Tony, I made it. Despite your directions. Iron Man: Ahh Reed, Welcome. I hope you’re ready for an unbelievable lunch-in!

[@alexsilva28]

Iron Man: Oh Eggads! My infinity gauntlet is ruined!!! But what if... I were to get all the infinity gems and repair it? Ho ho ho! Delightfully devilish Stark

[@lucariomew365]

To this day, IDK why they don't just give Ben Grimm the power to change back to a human at will - like how Johnny can "Flame on" and power down at will. The F4 has changed and evolved so many ways over the years, it just makes sense to me. The character is kind of owed that much at this point.

[@Bryan-gy2zu]

I'm pretty sure that has been a ... Thing (ba dum tss). Can't find when but i'm pretty sure that's been a story point in the 616 universe

[@lucariomew365]

@@Bryan-gy2zu That's something I would've kept.

[@crimsonking440]

Constant suffering is integral to characters in the marvel universe. If they allowed him to be happy it'd ruin everything.

[@therealdude707]

Man this takes me back to when I was interested in comic books and found your channel. It was the world war hulk episode that finally convinced me to buy my first graphic novel (watchmen). Crazy to think that 50 episodes was a mile stone for the channel. Keep up the good work.

[@nerdiestnerd8137]

"Put them on a stick you get infinity stick!!!" Lol I wish this was a thing

[@GoldFighterPod]

I've never been so distracted by the background art before. Is Namor holding Xavier?

[@bqw2094]

I was wondering that to ? 😂

[@Grievousish]

Only at ComicPOP can you get an argument about Hannah Montana within the first minute lol

[@TARDISman85]

TImeout, I thought that Adam Warlock took the Infinity Gauntlet/Gems with him at the end of Infinity Gauntlet. The entire point of Magus was that he held on to them too long and they corrupted him!

[@superthorc6894]

TARDISman85 it’s BENDIS he 100% didn’t read that

[@infernaldisdain8051]

Bendis: There's a sequel? Whatever. Who cares about continuity anyways?

[@TARDISman85]

@@minefreak555 Right, forgot that bit, the gems are still in specific hands. Like known farmer Thanos.

[@tomascbonez6355]

might be late but that infinity gauntlet issue was after she hulk #12 not after the og mini series

[@ardenaudreyarji]

This actually sounds great coming from Sal.

[@silverlightsinaugust2756]

The idea of representatives is cool. The idea of giving each one an infinity stone is pretty cool. The idea that they've been around for a long time is very cool. The idea that they've had a hand in events for a long time is extremely cool. But the idea that we're going to make a series all about retcons is a little much. I'd say that they'd be better off making a crew whose involvement explains plot holes in old stories. That would at least make them more necessary or understandable.

[@BobbyNewb]

The Luke Cage/Iron Fist/Spider Man/Hulk stuff the Beyonder was messing around with was from an actual issue of Power Man and Iron Fist, the Secret Wars 2 crossover issue. The Beyonder was basically play-acting what happened in that story.

[@bAd12cheZ]

Sal talked about Secret Invasion without mentioning that it was the perfect time to retcon the Hank Pym slap. Why didn't they retcon that abuse? Why can't Ant-Man be a likeable superhero?

[@comicpop]

That's in the Secret Invasion episode.

[@tjjordan4207]

I hate how retcons are treated by writers in the comic book industry. I can understand retconning a bad comic, character decision and/or character death, like Cassandra Cain’s stupid turn to evil or Stephanie Brown’s death. But for them to constantly retcon things is a sign that they can’t move on from past events that had their time. As a writer myself, who has just begun trying to get something made, a friend of mine offered some advice about story-telling. Always take the time to think things through, if something doesn’t feel right or doesn’t make sense, then don't do it. Once you decide on something and publish something, don’t change it. Only expand on it. And that’s the problem with comics, they do very little expanding and more retreading.

[@Zxzero36]

Comics always feel like there are to many cooks if that makes sense. Every writer big or small has a vision of what they want from a character which they will do anything to get said character back to what they like One more day is a good example iirc the writer of that didn't want to tell stories of a married Spiderman and loved the Era when he was single. I feel comics biggest problem with never expanding is because of backlash from the fans as they have their own version of what they like and will scream if anything differs.

[@hadesshivabuddhachrist8573]

"Who asked for a follow-up to that Grant Morrison Marvel Boy series?" Me, actually. That is one of the things I appreciated about Bendis is new characters like The Sentry, The Hood, Echo and Marvel Boy would get some serious play from him and not just be left to collect dust

[@comicpop]

That's funny because all I ever heard from the fan community when it came to Marvel Boy, Echo, The Hood and The Sentry under Bendis was non-stop complaints.

[@hadesshivabuddhachrist8573]

@@comicpop fair point.

[@thomasoldford4987]

The AOL bit was gold. I need that visualized in a comic now.

[@diegocobos6605]

Came for the back issues, stayed for Sal's hot takes on 80s-90s movies

[@anthonylynch423]

Lmao at the thing getting his “rocks” off 😂

[@danielsc9102]

"How did he miss??" "Because: Bendis." 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@mysticdoctor251]

Me: remember I've watched every episode of Hannah Montana Also me: rethinking my horrible life choices as a kid

[@CAKECO.]

Mystic Doctor 🎶ohwhoawhoayeah🎶

[@ardenaudreyarji]

iCarly man

[@alexsilva28]

I used to watch Phineas & Ferb... Yeah I feel you man

[@Step43099]

Alex Silva Phineas and Ferb was quality

[@benhramiak8781]

59:43 one of my fav bits from back issues haha. Was wondering where it was

[@alicedubois1348]

This is one of those moments I am happy to be an insomnic.

[@DoomerMavsFan]

Another back issues, a great birthday gift. Thank you as always.

[@Nauty_nation1990]

I haven't read these books,but it seems like a interesting concept that kinda went nowhere.......Thanks Bendis

[@chisasa9509]

"It's gotten smaller since I've kept jacking it!" Tiffany I'm sure downstairs making cookies heard that and said, "Oh, my Heavens! you boys." Ben is on time out lol

[@alexsilva28]

Oddly specific

[@dead0ntime]

1:05:48 “It’s the best sex I’ve ever had.” ComicPop is creating memorable moments very early in the year. This book sounds a lot better than I thought it’d be. The ending to fit into an event really sucks but on its own it sounds cool. I think I’ll pick it up

[@priceyyeti4058]

A representative from each corner of the Marvel universe: Magic Mutants Underwater Avengers FF Diet mutants

[@superthorc6894]

PriceyYeti40 don’t insult the inhuman they’re cool

[@priceyyeti4058]

@@superthorc6894 They're cool when done right. The years they were used as replacements for mutants didn't help their reputation though.

[@superthorc6894]

PriceyYeti40 that more editorial fault then the inhumans And studios rights

[@masterrance]

This is pre-2010 so they are Mutant Zero here

[@nicklaw8329]

@@priceyyeti4058 of course something is cool when its done right Thats how being cool works

[@coreysnipe831]

A discussion about Ben Grimm's dong slowly eroding as a result of his mastubatory struggles was not what I was expecting to find in this episode!

[@Iron-Bridge]

Bendis : " Continuity? What's that?"

[@Woopywomp]

Loved this episode.. Definitely make me wanna see u cover the illumnati's adventures from time runs out. Cant fuck up more then they do in that.

[@Archnenmsis_91]

I have been waiting on this episode for years

[@OneJamalWonder]

When i saw this uploaded, i had to get super comfy for this. I actually like this story.

[@mitchellregan21]

This is where the fun begins.

[@flywheelshyster]

you know sal, i have a soft spot for Last Action Hero, if it was just more of a satire it could have been closer to a robocop or total recall but i was a preteen or young teenager when i first saw it and loved it. growing up my favorite line is the "he killed mozart! he's a bad guy" great meta comedy you know? third act falls apart and yes i know its weird typing a near paragraph about a movie from 25 years ago that was a flop at 6:30 in the morning when i have to leave for work soon. okay okay i'll stop....you don't need to give me that look...i'm putting the keyboard down...haha remember young frankenstein "put the candle back!" okay byyyyeeeee

[@hectordubon3487]

"When will this be now?" "12 years ago." SHIT we're old.

[@20DollarGoldPiece]

Have you guys thought about putting back issues on spotify as a podcast?

[@comicpop]

We'd lose revenue.

[@ronb113]

Great comic series to read and a great video to watch!

[@R.J.Godzilla81]

@46:30_Well not Black Bolt, he ain't talkin' LOL

[@bouddicathesleepinglioness3148]

I think the best way to describe this whole event is reaction it gets anytime I remind people of its existence. "oh no not that one"

[@logansmith2703]

Isn't Namor like half Atlantean? Pretty sure Aquaman stole that from his origin.

[@kanborne]

Oh boy, this is going to be a fun one!!!

[@frailmachinemeen4288]

just the thumbnail alone made my day better

[@PurpleColonel]

So that Kree Skrull War retcon is an explanation for how they were able to do their massive retcons in secret invasion?

[@R.J.Godzilla81]

@13:34_Well sometimes Emperors survive the impossible, just ask J.J. Abrams.😏

[@bacsilva]

I mean, they could estimate how long they had been Skrulls by remembering the last time any of the members were dead...

[@toxsun]

Still waiting for Ruins 😂 if I must, I'll send them my copies of it. I just want to see how they react to all the dark insanity in that book. Or books, as it's two issues lol.

[@lavalamp2344]

Is that the deporesing one where all the charters are realistic

[@thecollector4332]

@@lavalamp2344 “Realistic” AkA: edgy

[@lavalamp2344]

@@thecollector4332 i mean their powers are realistic. Like hulk gets extreme cancer and johnny storm becomes a mass of fire.

[@thecollector4332]

@@lavalamp2344 That’s not realistic. That’s sadistic. Why can’t Bruce just die from normal cancer instead of being turned into that? Nothing in the comic is realistic. It’s exaggerated for shock value effect.

[@lavalamp2344]

@@thecollector4332 i mean if your immeditly exposed to that much gama you want get just get cancer. But its like a take on the real power but just more realstic. Like in the marvel universe if ur exposed to reglur gama you get cancer but if your bombarded with special gama you get superpowers. In ruins if your bombarded with special gamma you get super cancer

[@cjerowe]

Huh, I always assumed that the Illuminati were all of the smartest people in the Marvel universe. That being said, I didn't know how dumb Namor was...

[@andrewmatseshe7343]

Hell yeah dude! AND early enough to watch before bed now that I’m back on the East Coast for work. Maryland weather and traffic makes me angry. This pleases me 😁🤙🏿

[@joshbowman9481]

Props to the cg department of infinity war for replicating the dust effect from this. Specifically referencing the page shown at 20:25

[@joshbowman9481]

Oof should’ve seen ahead Ethan references it immediately after

[@Insane-Howl-Cowl]

Love it! Although I have to wonder why all of the Illuminati are standing so close on the cover. Are they huddled to stay warm?

[@R.J.Godzilla81]

Using the Infinity Stones to destroy the Stones, is like wishing for more wishes on a magic lamp, it ain't gonna work.

[@malcolmdonaldson1985]

12:56 To the Skrulls, wouldn’t that just be some random giant guy with a tuning fork on his head?

[@megatron111184]

Galactus ate their home world so that's why they ran off.

[@malcolmdonaldson1985]

@@megatron111184 Galactus is supposed to look completely different to different species, so projecting the human perception of Galactus would not be that effective.

[@mikesetzer9379]

Ethans shirt is out of this world

[@roberttrottier3007]

The EXCALIBUR sounds sold me..... A dream to some....A NIGHTMARE TO OTHERS!!!

[@tlallihouse3126]

"use a sand blaster or something" -Sal

[@JoshMunroe]

23:35 Professor X, once again showing the reader that he's just ACHING for an excuse to tinker with someone's mind (see: Secret Wars 1984).

[@simonstoten4819]

Ok now I want an infinity stick series

[@bergerchicken]

Haha! I never noticed the AOL commercial at 1:00:00. Brilliant

[@brendanobrien8198]

I would love a Kieran Gillian Illuminati run

[@TommyBaysMusic]

Very nice surprise! Excited for this one, just reread this book recently.

[@shiningnight12]

It's really funny that they get called out by both Hulk and Captain America in separate occasions and they still end up getting the multiverse destroyed.

[@mikesetzer9379]

I had a really bad day, this helps alot 💪😊

[@toxsun]

I don't know if its ever been brought up again in current continuity, but theres a old Adam Warlock comic in which he tries to communicate with the Soul gem, only for it to reveal it is sentient, and attempts to take over his body. He wins when he says that he would terminate his own life force if the gem did overcome him. The gem gave up after that. 😂

[@toxsun]

@@minefreak555 Hey thanks for letting me know!

[@Kekkersboy]

Cable get's his powers from the Jean Grey DNA so he's a Telepath.

[@Zxzero36]

Isn't he using most of his telepath powers to keep the virus inside him contained to his arm?

[@geniejunkie]

Probably already pointed out but doom has had mental defenses forever. In dark reign he tells Emma Frost to stop trying off handedly.

[@AnarchicArachnid]

Big ups to Namor for playing the game, kept true to the mission

[@flywheelshyster]

I have a soft spot for Last Action Hero.... cue Megath's Angry Again and get Charles Dance in here!

[@Neyebureturns]

About the gems and the gauntlet, didn’t Adam Warlock, Pit, Gamora and Drax get the gems after defeating Thanos and Gamora?

[@KCroc1]

Crazy thought if they ever do this in the MCU I think old Captain America would be a good Member of the illuminati it could be In the background the entire time

[@easyj9826]

Hickman has the best run on Avengers ever

[@AnarchicArachnid]

Avengers the initiative's secret invasion gives a good look at a skrull's PoV of things during the events though he's on the side of earth

[@Alucard2draculA]

53:00 is my favorite thing ever

[@wiarchie9972]

Please do Ultimates 3 on back issues

[@lilbill15]

If this was a podcast I’d listen all the timr

[@Scandal262]

This book is the Tag and Bink of the marvel universe

[@grimandbilly005]

When they are talking about the marvel boy story and Ethan makes the neck snapping joke all I could think of was wonder woman snapping Maxwell Lords neck lol

[@werst9]

Beyonder is gwenpool, calling it now

[@ultimate_lance]

Can't wait for the next generation of heroes to form an illuminati group

[@blkai28]

I would love to see them do "See Wakanda and Die"

[@tipcherubin7163]

Sal, I know you don’t give a shot but do an iron fist story lol

[@comicpop]

We want to!

[@LucianBlack]

Yay I’ve been waiting for this one

[@BBmetalhead04]

One minute in and out of the gates a Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana tangent. Back Issues, never change.

[@GregReyes08]

“Use a sandblaster!” -Sal

[@stormking6332]

Ben was only trying to get his rocks off!!!🤔😅

[@thomasarcanine]

ok, now that we are speaking retcons, I'm nominating Hickman's SHIELD for a Back Issues episode...

[@kidkunjer]

"when does then become now?" "twelve years ago"

[@pbjoey703]

This should be fun.

[@lawpreacher2000]

But the Skrull's do have a god.

[@lawpreacher2000]

The Ever Changing One

[@dariusfrancis-gray3947]

This illuminati is way better than the one from multiverse of madness

[@CAKECO.]

Sal how much do I have to pay you guys to do new mutants demon bear saga with Tiffany! I will send a blank check and you write down any amount and I’ll pay it!

[@comicpop]

Keep your eyes peeled in April!

[@CAKECO.]

ComicPOP I will go to sleep until April then

[@joshvotion3898]

Ethan's at the point now where he just says ok when something doesn't make sense instead of protesting

[@i87murd]

Isn’t quicksilver and crystals daughter a mutant inhuman?

[@i87murd]

At the time of this story, I mean.... I know quicksilver is not a mutant anymore.... sigh