The Fantastic Four versus The X-Men!

The revelations of a long forgotten diary cast Fantastic Four leader Reed Richards into a maelstrom of soul- wrenching self-doubt. Family and friends turn from him, questioning his loyalty and integrity. Furious battles against once ally, the X-Men endanger their lives. His life-long foe, Dr. Doom, plays out a twisted, scenario created to destroy him. In the balance... the life of a delicate young girl and the fate of the Fantastic Four! Never miss an episode by subscribing today! bit.ly/2WYvgkt #xmen
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[@LH_ore]

The apology Sal composed for Reed is pure gold.

[@smallmanbigmouth2699]

"Doom is nothing if not a showman". Pretty much lost it at that, Sal.

[@Justice4Skye]

You are are such a cohesive, vibrant, comical group of friends. From the beautiful and amazing relationship between Sal and Tiffany, which is fairytale esque and a couple with similar interests and best friends as much as husband and wife, to the two friends in Ethan and Ben that we've got to watch how great and long lasting friendship can be, how it's evolved and how pure it all is. Gives me hope as you are all GREAT people, and I only know the four of you from three videos, but you can tell that you are all a cut above the rest of the current population and kind, funny. Lighthearted and comforting, amazing to listen to. Comics wouldn't be the same without comic pop...thank you for all you do, cherish what you have Sal, trust me, you are blessed, and good things are coming your way. Best wishes and thank you.

[@anotheraccount2052]

Back issues the show where I can relax for an hour!

[@anotheraccount2052]

Trinidad Botello okay Back issues the show where I can relax for an hour!

[@anotheraccount2052]

NOAH LUTZKE well that’s you and not me

[@MugenNiFukuzatsuna]

For a silly VS comic, this was actually pretty good.

[@jmsolano0516]

“Son, stop showing weakness” *Whamp*

[@yeaaboi85]

This is one of the funniest episodes you guys have put out in awhile. Reed and Ben grim in the plane. I was DYING 😂😂😂. Great job guys!!!

[@andrewgleason4402]

I agree! This is like my new favorite episode of Back Issues! Who knew you guys had such great material on the Fantastic Four

[@tylerdurden788]

@@andrewgleason4402 mine is the onslaught one

[@FatSnorlax]

OMG it’s the first MCU FF and X-Men film script! XD

[@thoarnejones6805]

FatSnorlax thank you. You get both teams the origin of the F4. You got Doom and Magneto.

[@jameslyon2338]

Sal there's a X-Men fan documentary with Claremont, Louise Simonson and Nicocenti that covers the 80s/90s Marvel period you were interested in, they also interview Jim Shooter.

[@jameslyon2338]

its really good. i bought the fukl package thing that gives you loads of extra videos. they LOVE talking shit about Jim Shooter in it.

[@luckyafro4991]

80's X-Men is truly my favorite X-Men so many amazing issues and MOHAWK STORM

[@ShanerTheGrey]

You were literally the only people on the Internet who’ve made any contact regarding fantastic four versus X-Men comics. I remember being seriously disturbed reading this as a child and I’ve been looking for it for many many years. I knew it was a story about Franklin Richards having a bad dream where everyone died

[@Spider-man-dk1bl]

Yay, I love the Fantastic Four! Also, congrats on reaching 60k!

[@benjaminkellog7311]

I recently read this story in one of the FF Epic Collections, very very fun. Franklin and ghost Kitty hugging is one of the most endearing images I have ever seen in a comic book, and Franklin's appeal to morality in the face of all the adults losing all civility is what I want to see more often in Marvel stuff. Thanks for giving this one a look!

[@diggledigloto8630]

imagine the face of disappointment Reed Richards had when he found out his powers were stretching😂😂 Dude legit thought those rays were gonna turn him into a super god sike!!

[@diggledigloto8630]

wait a minute... nvm

[@Benm701]

Reed's apology had me in tears.

[@cretan320j]

I mean I totally get why The Thing is mad, he can't get his rocks off :p

[@ryebreadreturn1]

He should try some Brach's Rocks.

[@sciencefantastic]

Get out

[@alexandrumarin8981]

31:30 please get into Malice

[@seanrector5264]

Best part of the week, right here!

[@cisnerd_2093]

Solid episode everyone! I love the big events/crisis/iconic stories/etc, but the weird little obscure stories are always a good surprise, especially when they're as funny as this.

[@maxwellchris]

Thing unloading on Reed is priceless. Great episode, folks!

[@karimzaid9726]

4:31 that could be a neat character trait that a writer can exploit in a fantastic four elseworld type story if not as a character study then for comedic effect at least, because reed richards literally seems like he can do anything

[@MrMike11233]

These are buried, somewhere in my long boxes. Sal's storytelling technique has gotten so much better. The snark and sarcasm had me cracking up!

[@Deadpoolzilla]

Any chance of you guys doing Dark Avengers/X-Men: Utopia?

[@ryanrivera9705]

Deadpoolzilla I second this

[@priceyyeti4058]

My brothers and sisters of the POPulation, heed my words, for I am here to spread the word of the one and only madman ever to grace this channel: Disco Tex. On January 15th, just before midnight a being filled with malice and madness began to defend the infamous Dark Knight 3: The Master Race and Dark Knight Strikes Again on this very show! This being continued to watch and continued to comment on miniscule things, not even capable to understand the premise of the show! Once we were informed, myself and a few others watched this flurry of thoughts with delight and anticipation, refreshing the comments section every few seconds to see what this being might say to bring more laughs. We did this, until it disappeared. It, its comments, perhaps even its views, were taken from us, lost only to those who bore witness to its words. This being's true identity is unknown. Some claim it was Frank Miller himself, others say he's the guy who dislikes every video without watching it. One thing is certain: it existed. I have come before to not only tell of this tale, but ask for you to join me in prayer, so perhaps that one day, whether it be hours, weeks, years, decades, centuries away, we may all see the malice and madness reform to attack with strange rhetoric this channel we all love. And get a good laugh out of it. Long Live Disco Tex!

[@Rairiky]

this is amazing,isaw Sal commenting on it the other day and you´ve made it even better. Have to say though,while not a masterpiece The Master Race ended up being really thoughtful and cool

[@ftfasttalkfoodreviewsyt]

These creative scenario tangents need animated with the characters.

[@Crisscross918]

This is one of your funniest episodes! Everyone just seems to be having so much fun riffing as the characters.

[@LunyMilky]

That Reed Richards apology speech was really something! x'D

[@Ka_Five]

You know, Reed knowingly creating the Fantastic 4 would make an actual good origin for them in the MCU I think

[@jcastrowhite08]

I hate missing back issues during the week. But I just love having two or three new episodes to binge on in a night 😂

[@cartoontyphoon5047]

Ay! New upgraded outro animation coupled with the BEST outro music on youtube? ComicPOP is stepping up. This is why you have over 60,000 loyal subs

[@MrShadowRage]

I know you hear this a lot from others but, I really do love you guys and y'all make my bad days such a better one😄 stay real and original👊✊

[@oatmat]

Classic X-Men and Fantastic Four??!!!?!? FUCK YEAH!!!!!!!

[@jykvox869]

I really liked this series. It was a follow-up and acknowledgement of the X-books "Mutant/Morlock Massacre", which I loved. And keep pushing ComicPop to do a 'Back Issues' on.

[@ThePandaSupreme]

O snap almost to episode 200

[@karimzaid9726]

another crisis maybe?

[@ThePandaSupreme]

karim zaid is there anymore crisis stories lol

[@karimzaid9726]

i feel like batman odyssey could be considered a crisis, but thats only cuz i wana see batman odyssey on this show desperately

[@dennisssmith430]

Well, I did give them the book so they should have no reason not do it lol

[@karimzaid9726]

Dennis S Smith yea, I mean the really shitty thing about that book is that it’s by Neal Adams, which is sooo weird cuz this guy basically was the god of comics for the 60s and 70s, am almost more interested in what happened to Neal Adams to make him create this monstrosity

[@evandr21]

I love when you guys do Fantastic Four! Hope to see more of them in the future

[@Rairiky]

the story sounds like a lot of fun but that twist left me shooked, wow i was not expecting tthat... and it makes sense! like,plenty of times Reed has been not exactly a saint, and while this pushes how long we can still accept as a hero it feels natural to the character and a great source of drama,if only they had just left it in doubt

[@KillerPredator900]

Swear, you guys and Joel’s channel deserve way more subscribers, your content is always great, keep it up!

[@christinelowery2415]

Congratulations on your recent union. I wish you many aunt May wheatcakes and big belly burgers. May Tiffany be entertained by many Doctor Strange story's told only the way comic pop can. You guys are the best there is at what you do. lol. Just don't tell Wolverine.

[@christinelowery2415]

Your right, thank you. Its been fixed. It might be something aunt May would make in the marvel Trouble limited series. I don't think you all have covered that yet. Thank god. Ask Sal about it. Aunt May is actually peters mom. What?

[@sheevinit1490]

Christine Lowery Please don’t bring up trouble, I’d prefer to pretend that never happened.

[@Junior2000625]

This was funny as hell

[@comicsfan5316]

"Stop showing weakness." (SMACK!) Haha

[@uberbusdubs5962]

Oh my gosh, I have these issues! I'm so glad you guys covered this, this was fantastic (pun absolutely intended)

[@masterrance]

I’m so glad you guys did this story. I randomly bought issue 3 a few years back and was missing a lot of context.

[@michaelrodriguez1676]

"Soggies may rule!" "LIKE HELL THEY WILL! THIS IS AMERICA!"

[@jakelester4857]

Man it's so nice to make a cup of tea and listen to an amazing spectacular video. Truly relaxing😀

[@SifuChrisChilds]

This mini series was recently collected in the Fantastic 4 epic collection "all in the family "

[@kordelshorgar122]

this is what i like to call a classic back issues because it has that vibe back to the kitchen or that comic book store and its a comic from the 80's, 90's or early 2000's and i love it

[@bgajdek]

This episode is an Instant classic Just an amazing ride. Good times

[@MrCoxie64]

Man I hope that’s spit on Wolverines mouth

[@christopherhicks858]

He's the best there is at what he does 😉

[@FifthHorseman23]

Hey! Nice end card! Good job to whoever made it because it looks great. I also loved the episode, but that's a given for me with ComicPOP. Eager to see your next video! Take care!

[@yolanda8563]

Magneto... "Look I don't wear the helmet anymore" Hitler... "Look I don't wear the moustache anymore"

[@JoshMunroe]

What I love about the 2020 sequel to Fantastic Four vs. X-Men is the friendship between Kitty Pryde and Franklin. Just a nice touch to keep some thematic elements instead of a completely new dumb fight.

[@dlvnmedia]

Kitty is and always will be my favorite X member

[@joshpecker4352]

Can you guys plzzz do one of marvels noir stories

[@Amadeo78]

You know...you guys have a copy of the collected version along with Avengers Vs. X-Men (the 80's one). It's was in an X-Men heavy Letters Page.

[@jonfrombuckland_3784]

The Sue breakdown they mention, isn't that the one where she suts out the four in her costume?

[@sciencefantastic]

“But you were because it blew up in ur face!” “SHUT UUUP!!! AAAAAAAAAHHHHH” Was freaking hilarious XD

[@RedTailedSmeargle]

57:32 hahahahahahahahaha

[@peacerevolver]

You know it’s gonna be good when Sal gets worked up 49:05

[@Sqoobthedude]

This is definitely one of the funniest episodes.

[@michaelthethird702]

Great episode! I laughed so hard so many times

[@dennisssmith430]

I'm so happy you guys are at 60k subs AND almost at 200 episodes! Not gonna lie though, I think it'd be so cool to see you guys use your old Thumbnail style for your 200th. To me, they just seem to give off a great familial vibe...either that or I just plain hate change lol :P I'll keep trying to warm up to the new Thumbnails haha

[@user-vo9bz3qp4r]

Hey guys. Love the show.

[@sheevinit1490]

Kerry Santa Cruze Jr What a coincidence.

[@bahbah52]

All I can think about when I see Ethan is Palpatine and he wore a black hoodie today!😂😂😂😂

[@rorygroth8517]

Great episode! But when is good the bad and the ugly coming back? I loved that show

[@Zombiebait90]

Two more episodes until no more numbered Back Issues :(

[@Enzo_Matrix92]

A lot of nudity in this book...but no sex. Just another day in the Baxter building.

[@matiasleon9657]

Oh my Doom! This is hilarious!! 😂😂😂

[@BUBBA1207]

Is this the first back issues that centers on the actual Fantastic Four? Not counting New Fantastic 4. Surprised it took so long.

[@zangetsu134]

You know out of all of the F4 I feel like Johnny would care the least about whether or not Reed made them the F4. Dude is not changed for the worst, made FIREPROOF (which is awesome) and also made him even more attractive to women Like yeah he made that decision for him, but come on, Johnny You get to be even more awesome than you already were!

[@MrDotious]

Are you ever going to do Hickman’s Fantastic four? Or at least anything Hickman related? Id have to say his work is some of my favorite in all of Marvel!

[@Grievousish]

Best thing to do when sick is lay back and watch Back Issues on autoplay.

[@nerd_scum]

They actually did collect this in trade however it's packaged in the X-Men vs. Avengers / Fantastic Four which contains a bunch of the Crossovers between those three groups. The trade I have was printed in 2011 so you might still be able to find it. And the story is awesome. Apologies if someone had already mentioned this earlier in the thread

[@jordanlink7020]

Thanks!

[@Scandal262]

I never understood how being on fire = the power of flight

[@jabezcreed]

Or like a rocket blasts off?

[@ethanvanvliet7900]

SimplySam I always assumed it was because he is made of fire he has no weight and can therefore fly

[@lukeroberts8473]

Thing: " Reed I can't get my rocks off cause I'm made of rock, but I'm real sorry about your marriage problems"

[@brianadkins3880]

Ethan:"None of this come close to happening!" Lol You'd never had made it through the years,kid.

[@Alphafy]

Oh snap Congratulations on 60k And cant wait for 200 episode of my favorite show on youtube

[@user-zl6ps4rp9g]

3:41 And that's what I was thinking. Why not review Astonishing X-Men?

[@leonardcarpenter3341]

So, Storm is okay with hanging out with Doctor Doom in his castle, and she doesn't once bring up the time that Doom turned her into a living statue, the ultimate nightmare for a person who suffers from claustrophobia. Huh?!

[@Sicod79]

Don't laugh because someone is named Dazzler got me laughing.

[@marcushamner5994]

With Disney having Fox properties like the X-Men and the FF, it might happen in the MCU in the future. Sal, Ben, and Ethan' you guys rock!!

[@dmurphy1578]

Doom follows his word. You need to read all the fine print though.

[@josephm8260]

That story is in a collection. Masterworks I think.

[@brya9681]

Great episode. Congrats again on 60k subs

[@SteveSpikes]

Best part of that Limited Series is where Ben Grimm/The Thing gives Wolverine a headache -- *BONK*. Good job, guys! If haven't, do the "Fallen Angels" 12-issue Limited Series (Abridged, of course) some time in the future.

[@darrenfromwales7978]

A bery good morning from the uk. Congratulations on 60k subs, at last. Another night of trivial pursuit, or have you planned anything. Anyway, well done, you all deserve it, and many more.

[@jonfedien8637]

And back to my happy place for the week

[@rodneylewis7158]

I like x-men, but fantastic 4 was my childhood

[@zman2836]

The most threatening force in the marvel universe: The Soggies.

[@etherd]

this was pure gold.

[@Hamblinjordan97]

This episode is KZbin comedy gold!

[@radicalraddish6292]

A soggies and a hostess fruit pies reference? Linkara would be proud

[@flywheelshyster]

75k! probably should of commented this on yesterday's back issues, que sera sera !

[@keithhastings9548]

big ups to ben for the domino comparison

[@tobiasbaumgartner8629]

I love this miniseries!

[@awsomisprime1]

you'll fix your problem in a couple days but I'll still be rocks lmfao

[@DBates-pe2yn]

Late to the party, just picked these out of a dollar bin yesterday. I figured @ 4$ they were worth the pick-up / read!

[@falserizufferezek9394]

I have the Ice Man 4 issue limited series.

[@Chaogardenx]

Who drew this series? Looks amazing Also, wouldn't it be cool to see if this style of drawing would look completely different with moder coloring? (Cuz this flat colors is what gives it the retro 80's style of comic illustration)

[@comicpop]

Jon Bogdanove!

[@FatSnorlax]

Why does Magneto look like a magician?