Ron Marz explains DC vs Marvel and more! [Full Interview]

[@FifthHorseman23]

I know that these episodes struggle, but man do I love them. Thank you for shining a light on creators and giving us some insight behind the scenes of books and characters that we love.

[@Lesserabunny]

A very engaging episode. In a way, Sal and Ron seem to be on the opposite side of spectrum, where Ron sees the positives first and wants to build upon that, Sal sees the negatives first and wants to fix that asap. Yet, they are both on the same side in the fact that they love comics.

[@idongesitusen5764]

Yeah. Fun seeing the bounce around of them covering the same topic at different angles.

[@ahmedal-qabandi5223]

Oh shit, I didn't see this coming. Sal getting a legend in the comic book scene. Nice

[@TheGreatDevlin]

Sal himself should be a legend in the comic scene at some point

[@1Wintro]

I love that sal picked GL silver surfer as his background and Ron has it framed behind him.

[@Mrmikehoncho1992]

It's like poetry...

[@NathanielWinkelmann]

Probably the nicest question he got tied to "a comment from Gail Simone"

[@johnk9352]

This interview is gold, thanks for persisting and continuing to do these types of videos.

[@Oaktree0]

Sal you've been killing it with the industry interviews on Elseworlds. Keep up the great work!

[@mtodd2029]

I love when you get creators to come on and you ask them everything I would want to know. I can't believe your interviews don't have more views!!

[@Bryan-gy2zu]

The reason why I know who Ron Marz is, aside from his amazing work itself, is because of ComicPop. Because of the channel I’ve been going down a Ron Marz rabbit hole and it looks like I’m not turning back anytime soon.

[@catlawyerwilldefendfortrea6038]

Batman/Tarzan crossover was one of the first comics I ever read. Love his work

[@Bryan-gy2zu]

Debashish Mahapatra Just read it a few days- surprisingly really good, was expecting it to be meh at best.

[@antdujar]

Possibly my favorite creator interview at this point. Been watching this four times already.

[@FloorTankMain]

Sal’s little cheeky “and, uh, that was Ron Mars :)” was great Lol How cool for him

[@kurtoogle4576]

Thank you, Ron Marz! I watch a lot of ComicPop and it was great to see Sal talk in-depth with a creator that he has praised and umm.. "been critical of". ;) I really appreciated Ron's perspective on the current crisis and on the industry in general - I could feel Sal absorbing everything and growing as a person (and me too). Great work Sal. :) You are really finding your stride with this.

[@Traudensaft1000]

Woooaah! Last year I fell in love with Kyle Rayner through JLA and read a lot of his run, awesome that you got him! I love his work

[@antdujar]

Super dope! You got Marz to come on the show! Rayner is my favorite Lantern, so I'm glad to see Marz talk about his career and talk with you guys! Comic Pop continue to stay gold!

[@Javierm0n0]

really dig the insight and musings, also loved hearing him talk about the crossover overall.

[@BrowncoatAllywang]

If we get a new DC Marvel crossover I hope we get something with a little depth and character focus, rather than just a shallow team up. I'd also like to see characters interact that we've never seen together before rather than another Spiderman/Batman.

[@gdgiannini]

Excellent episode of #ElseworldsExchange. Ron Marz is a helluva get Sal. Good on you.

[@dertitan4870]

Wow, Ron Marz. That is cool. I am a big fan of his Witchblade - Run, of his entire Top Cow - Run.

[@chad8767]

his Witchblade is one of my most read comics, love it so much. It's just something I can pick up at any time and just go with, quick comfy reading.

[@ItsOver9000Productions]

Oh damn! A legend on this episode!

[@mitchellregan21]

I appreciate the insight these creator interviews give.

[@SeriousRereader]

I don’t always enjoy these interviews, but this one was really interesting. Great job!

[@TheGreatDevlin]

As I was watching this, I looked up at the Green Lantern display I have on my wall. BAM. Right there. Green Lantern #48 by Ron Marz.

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

My man! When will Axel Asher make his comeback?!

[@sgtdonaldduck]

Absolutely enjoyed this episode

[@RobW2K10]

So. Much. Comicpop. Content!

[@Martin_TheCollector]

WOOOW! Marz is one of my favorites. His Top Cow/Image comics sure are very underrated. Most of his tales are sadly.

[@jakemurphy4832]

Ron seems like such a good hang.

[@ivansplvd6518]

Great intreview Sal if you can please keep them comming

[@jimfine8001]

A surprise to be sure but a welcome one

[@CarlosRodriguez-sv4wd]

Rob Marz!? Holy fuck. I love these talks with creators. Hope the guests keep on coming

[@kylebailey5969]

This is such a great discussion. Watching this made my morning a little nicer. Thank you.

[@blackphoenix77]

I'd love to see Marz on a new Green Lantern book starring Kyle Rayner and co-starring Jade.

[@ItsMichaelReid]

I miss jade. Such a fun character

[@blackphoenix77]

@@ItsMichaelReid They restored Jade to continuity in the final issue of the Doomsday Clock miniseries

[@TevyaSmolka]

ooh ron marz awesome :)

[@edwin831]

#ComicPOP elseworlds exchange with Joel about the Amazing Spiderman movies? You said you would during the Raimi Spiderman episode. Would love to here you two talk about it, much love and great content to the whole team

[@thomasgreissfan17]

AYYEE what a exciting surprise!

[@dead0ntime]

Just caught this now, I too am a big fan of that Batman/Alien crossover so I got a kick seeing this interview. Sal has been pulling in some big fish on the Elseworlds Exchange.

[@nathanielgoldfarb4415]

I was about to watch an issue of back issues but got to watch the new videos first

[@GitShiddy]

I think Ron's point about the new #1 and Sal's retort was an interesting perspective, mostly because I find Ron is more on point. The whole comparison to the Mandalorian "Do they just recast everyone?" is a very revealing question. That's literally how Doctor Who has & does sustain itself for the past 50 years and yet a show that has been going, more or less consistently for 30 years, The Simpsons, has everyone looking back to the early seasons and not looking forward to the next episode. I feel like comics will always default to one of those two models. Let's use Jason Aaron's Thor and Dan Slott's Spider-Man runs as comparison, both extensive, long, status quo shifting runs but by the time they got to the end people's reactions were different. The Red Goblin story had people ready for a new creative team & by Clone Conspiracy they were already nostalgic for Big Time but after years of build up people were still excited for War of the Realms. What's the difference, well several things, but the big fundamental difference to me is Peter Parker was consistent & Thor Odinson wasn't. Hell Thor was what 6 different people in that run, let alone the character arc of Thor finding his worth. Peter Parker got to be a captain of industry because Doc Ock killed him & possessed his mind (which is also many people's favourite part of the run) other than that he was consistent. All I'm saying to summarize is, in story at least, consistency is boring & boring doesn't sell. Sure the actual number on the book shouldn't matter but frankly it's easier to look for a #1 on a book cover than to know that "new creative team starts at issue #527" with regards to monthly at least.

[@Speedygi81]

Love Ron Marz

[@MrNewguy456]

Thanks Sal, this is a great interview. What happened at 49:23?

[@idongesitusen5764]

All is circular, comics are no exception. Maxi series amalgams or reality hopping Silver Age fun might sell in times like this. Rayner RULES

[@kazual6149]

Holy shit Ron Marz!

[@galvatron3323]

Hey Ron & Sal! Surprised i am

[@johnny2003]

Ron Marz is incredible!

[@samslash9]

I wish they talked more on what he had written than more WHAT ARE COMICS DOING!!?. either way it was nice

[@Horus070]

Hmmm Sal is right and I go even further ... Diamond or another company will do In it’s place ... that’s the way things have been and Marvel and DC wants to go back to doing what’s they always been doing ...

[@OomaGooma]

I prefer the comics over the movies. I haven’t seen a Marvel movie in years. Don’t plan to either.

[@gregoryguy1062]

Darn it. I missed it again!

[@Bryan-gy2zu]

This interview wasn’t live, just uploaded

[@gregoryguy1062]

@@Bryan-gy2zu thanks.

[@possidonnanobit5208]

Mark strong is sinestor

[@99jmaster]

Shit did I miss another live show

[@Bryan-gy2zu]

Nah, the interview was prerecorded

[@bspinney26]

PLEASE stop drinking soda during an interview! I can't listen when I'm watching you take sips....

[@comicpop]

That sounds like more of a personal problem.