My Childhood with Spider-Man, How I became a Marvel Artist, and the Quest for my Holy Grail

[@FormulaFanboy]

I remember when I was a kid, every piece of Spider-Man merchandise I ever saw had your artwork on it, specifically the Spider-Sense Spider-Man branding (though sometimes it said The Amazing Spider-Man instead). Every puzzle, toy, colouring book, Halloween costumes... when I think of Spider-Man, my mind immediately goes to that artwork of the character. By far your art of the character is my favourite, and that includes how he looks in the live-action movies. You defined an entire generation's mental image of the character and I'm absolutely shocked that you're not more well known.

[@ScottJohnsonArt]

Wow, thank you so much for saying that! Marvel never let me out my signature on any of the merchandise art, so I was working anonymously for about 15 years. I really appreciate your comment.

[@SpiderFansArt2006]

@@ScottJohnsonArt that really sucks, I'm glad we all know that you did it now

[@captorrr]

Thank you Scott, you created every childhood of a child marvel fan between 2000's and 2010's. Thank you so much.

[@SpiderFansArt2006]

Your spider man was my spider man when I was little, thank you Scott

[@PigDan]

AWESOME!!

[@giganosaurus7777]

I think everybody knows this legend for making our memories as kids with spiderman, wolverine and hulk. To me they were the main avengers and still are, thank you so much mr.Johnson

[@SpiderFansArt2006]

I myself want to be a spider man artist, thx for sharing your story, your an inspiration

[@SpectacularSpiderDash]

I have a Spider-Man pencilbox that my mom bought me with your art on it!! and a spider-man pen and notebook with your art!! I got it for my birthday!

[@TIMMUT17]

I still have some posters of your Marvel art when I was a kid. That big one with every Marvel character and Spider-man front and center (as he should be) introduced me to a lot of other Marvel characters I've never seen before. I was born in 1999 so those 2000s artworks of yours were my childhood. On my school notebooks, my backpacks, my stickers, my posters, my shirts. Spidey is still to this day my favorite fictional character ever. I can't think of anyone who deserves an Amazing Fantasy #15 more than you do. Enjoy it, sir!

[@thestealthspider1523]

So glad i found my childhood spidey artist 🙌🏼

[@thorragnarok9181]

Your Spiderman is breathtaking. It needs an animated series of its own!

[@puffpuffpassmako]

Whenever someone says Spider-Man, your art is what I think of. Its my definitive look for him. The fact you made no alterations to his suit and it is considered one of his best looks speaks volumes of your talent. Its a pure classic Spider-Man that is about as spiderman as you can get

[@SuperWarrior64]

I remember having Spider-Man merchandise and the boxes had you're Spidey on it. While I love the shattered dimensions classic suit yours is up there as my favourites

[@mikleTheGoofster]

Honestly, your marvel art has shaped my childhood.

[@therealmrmago9077]

Im a senior in high school and i love Spiderman

[@gongoros3613]

When I was a kid, my parents used to take me to buy bags.I was a big Spider-Man fan back then, just like today.When I looked at the bag, I saw a bag with your drawing in it, and I really liked it. My parents immediately bought me that bag and I used it for 5 years. I wanted to find out who made the Spider-Man picture in the bag when I was growing up.I then started researching this on Reddit, Google, and many other platforms.I finally found out who drew it...Thank you Scott for drawing my childhood Spider-Man!🤟🏻👏🏻

[@ShazamCarai]

MAAAAANN YOU MADE MY CHILDHOOD! I mean, your art was in the best things about the Web Head! You're the best, thanks for made my childhood better!

[@sigshvfx]

My childhood's (and definitive) Spider-Man. Thank you Scott for your work!

[@GregStallion]

I was born in early '94, so you and Bagley literally defined Spidey's look for me growing-up. You're officially in my Top 5 Favorite Spider-Man Artists! Thank you so much for sharing these amazing stories with us!

[@ScottJohnsonArt]

Christopher Quinn Wow, thank you so much. That means a lot to me. I appreciate it.

[@godgamesandgeekiness6893]

These illustrations raise me growing up. I had this little Marvel growth chart and it came with a poster featuring your artwork, such as Wolverine, Hulk, Spider-Man, Daredevil, Iron Man and more.

[@MrMonkeMan_516]

I miss your Spider-Man artwork. When I think of Spider-Man, I think of your artwork. Thank you so much!, I think you deserve a lot more recognition

[@spider-mancazadordezombies5790]

The best artist in the whole story of marvel

[@marcusward6235]

I remember as a kid looking at the Spider-Man products when my parents were shopping thinking how cool Spider-Man looked on those products. I love your style!

[@ScottJohnsonArt]

Marcus Ward Thanks! I still do the occasional Spider-Man toy, but they’ve had me doing more of the MCU merchandise these last 10 years.

[@franklinrichards9869]

I love your Marvel artwork on Spider-Man, X-Men, Fantastic Four, and the early 2000s Marvel Heroes Merchandise line! It certainly made my childhood!

[@ScottJohnsonArt]

Thanks for saying that! I appreciate it.

[@RegieCollects]

This was a fantastic video! I enjoyed the story behind the book as much as I enjoyed seeing the book. Thank you for the heads up on this video. It was really well done. And, your a Spider-Man artist! How cool is that?!? 🤯 Well done bro.

[@ScottJohnsonArt]

Thanks! And yes, it's been a very cool job to have. :)

[@zayannnn8320]

Man I love your art so much, amazing job. I love looking at your artwork and love remember being a kid in like 2009 and seeing it everywhere

[@ScottJohnsonArt]

Thanks!

[@franklinrichards9869]

24:35 - 24:49 Nostalgia!

[@nogigroundhog834]

Seriously under-recognized talent. I appreciate all the artwork through the years. Thank you for your work.

[@ScottJohnsonArt]

Thanks!

[@Irishfatboy]

Your artwork of marvel characters is very nostalgic for me as it was on a lot of marvel merch when I was little, after I figured out what your name was I found this video, I absolutely love your work, thanks for making my child hood

[@ScottJohnsonArt]

Thanks so much for letting me know! I appreciate it.

[@TheAtomatron]

Thanks for sharing these memories with us. Glad you got your #15.

[@theforgottenrunner]

I never knew you were the one who created that Spider-Man Art you are my childhood Spider-Man Artist you deserve more subscribers You are an Amazing Artist ❤️

[@ScottJohnsonArt]

Thank you! I really appreciate you saying that.

[@therealmrmago9077]

I always wondered whew drew that art on those products as a kid love your style

[@ScottJohnsonArt]

mr mago Thanks!

[@therealmrmago9077]

your welcome

[@Reapertate728]

The best origin story I have seen, Scott. It was a pleasure hearing about your history. I started in 93 because of Joe Jusko's art in super-heroes and, like you, I fell off the hobby as I got older. When I came back, it was a tremendous experience. My road to AF 15 was very similar to yours and really hit home; I had to let go of a few keys to get it and I never regretted it. Fantastic vid!

[@ScottJohnsonArt]

Thanks for letting me know! I wasn't sure if anyone would be interested in hearing me ramble like that. But I want to do more on this channel than just unboxing videos. :)

[@TheChillStart]

Wow what a wonderful video.

[@ScottJohnsonArt]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@TheMusicforeal]

Man I love your story, collecting, and detaching form comics for awhile, getting married, going to convention, doing digital art, going to comic shops to comic shops with your friends on saturday! and then to the end your story you seal it by owning the amazing spiderman at 2.5! is quite remarkable! your story is something that touched me and you know what? I will get AF15 too!

[@ScottJohnsonArt]

saavedra felix You’re damn right you will! Good luck! Thanks for watching!

[@franklinrichards9869]

24:00 I remembered seeing that large Spider-Man poster in a doctor's office I went to years ago.

[@davidv.3135]

Very cool Scott! Thanks for sharing!

[@ScottJohnsonArt]

David Valdez Thanks for watching!

[@chrisjoy5059]

Scott, Fantastic story and video. Thank you. I am getting back into it (collecting and drawing) and have many similar past experiences...not a professional comic artist, but I have always been an artist and sold many paintings. Inspirational.

[@ScottJohnsonArt]

Thanks! I wasn't sure how people would receive this video. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@therealmrmago9077]

Wow great video i love how you can change art styles

[@franklinrichards9869]

Your Marvel artwork made my childhood! Marvel seriously needs to credit you!

[@thundergodd6086]

Fantastic story, very inspiring. Well done.

[@ScottJohnsonArt]

Thundergodd Thank you!

[@luthermanning6945]

Great video! I watched Electric Co. just for Spidey as well! Your mom was awesome to make the costume. My cousin introduced me to comics as well, Swamp Thing #7. We both burnt out by 1993. Came back in 2013. Loved the AF15 story

[@ScottJohnsonArt]

Luther Manning Thanks! I noticed from watching your videos that we had similar histories with our comic collecting.

[@MrComics89]

very inspiring video, i enjoyed listening to your story!

[@ScottJohnsonArt]

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@therealmrmago9077]

This need way more vews

[@ronaldlucero7632]

Awesome video, you had me wondering if you got the book the whole video. Super awesome ending 😆