Todd McFarlane on the Origin of Venom & His Iconic Spider-Man Trifecta:

[@oliverortiz8507]

TOM this is the best TODD MCFARLANE interview I have ever seen.

[@jerryrowe1671]

Venom and Spawn are my 2 favorite characters that he created. They have stood the test of time and I still collect them.

[@thorprime2523]

I want to see Todd's version of Knull.

[@christophersarver6900]

It would be cool to see him do Deadpool also

[@royal5922]

@@christophersarver6900 I could see a Spawnpool lmao

[@robertjacques6812]

My favorite Todd Father moment has to be his work on his own spiderman title with the juggernaut vs shatterstar moment

[@TAKTAK_Toys]

With Shatterstars sword getting dangerously close to piercing Juggernauts eye

[@DoctorLoveBox]

As Todd says thats the straw that broke the camels back, cause he wanted to draw the sword stabbing juggernaut in the eye but marvel said it was too much so todd quit and went to start image

[@garybthecasualcomicguy5136]

These conversations with Todd have been fantastic! They are fun, informative and engaging. Well done.

[@Mikah234]

Thank you Todd for being a hard head..and making venom..one of my favorite characters.

[@JWinkAtomic]

Love Todd's "Happy Accident" comment. He was definitely a Bob Ross fan as I!!👨‍🎨

[@zacharyjones2336]

Todd is my favorite artist of all time. He is the reason I started drawing! My brother and I would go to our local comic shop when we were younger, and each pick out a Spawn book. When we would get home, we would draw our favorite picture from that book.

[@jimchurchsr2860]

Love the Todd Father- Thanks Tom for the interview

[@benjaminrasa8285]

Awesome Part 4! the nostalgia and the memories the interview brings. Need to get me the trifecta now haha.

[@chriskuneman3310]

I can remember going to a Comic Store in the 80's and picking up ASM #297. And, the Owner lightly made fun of my purchase. Because, despite ASM #293 and 294 Kraven's Last Hunt. The book was on the decline. So, when I returned the next month and picked to up ASM #298 and all the months that followed through McFarlane's legendary run on ASM. I felt redeemed each time I returned to the counter to purchase my ASM's.

[@pitviper187]

Animated Spawn series is still probably my favorite thing he has done

[@canadianinvinciblecomics2255]

I absolutely love how you divided this interview in parts, Long interviews tend to usually drift my attention away. I listen to every word in these compact vids

[@Keyser-s0ze361]

Todd is such a cool guy! This my third time watching the video. He is so humble!

[@EvilErnie6t9]

Todd McFarlane is the man!

[@superquad7]

LOVE the Toddy Mac interview segments!

[@GeorgeDeep]

Favorite Todd McFarlane “Anything” would have to be the Comic Book Greats series of DVDs he did with Stan Lee in the early 90s

[@cowbelltv4865]

I still love Todd’s Incredible Hulk run. Cover to 340, so great!

[@stevetaddonio9783]

One of the best interviews I have seen!!! Awesome show

[@tap13out]

I have always held that ASM 299 is the first appearance. He has a full page appearance and his name in large print at the bottom of the page.

[@Robert-nu4vc]

I agree. ASM 299 is Venom's first appearance. They can call it a cameo, but it's the first time that Venom appears. It is what it is. ASM 300 is his second appearance.

[@mattelder]

Todd Interviews always fun. Remember buying the original image books as they were released. Funny to think years later it was just because they wanted to do comic books their way. Todd's letters pages were always great... could you get away with that today?!

[@needleman08]

9:02 I think Todd made Spider-Man about as "cool" as humanly possible

[@johnschrieber1270]

Didn't know who Todd was until I saw Spawn in the movie theater. It seemed that after that I heard more and more about him. Now it's kind of a household name.

[@neieus]

I believe when i started reading and collecting comics it started with Venom and i was totally hooked.

[@starscream6949]

"So sit back, and turn off the lights" - Todd Mcfarlane

[@DVSIONALPHA]

I loved this interview series

[@apenationnotations]

Your interview gets better and better, T. Looking forward to the next segment..

[@macrunner4ever935]

Todd changed the way artists draw!

[@tehnewyorker]

This series just keeps getting better and better. Thank you Tom.

[@gabrielpierantozzi4691]

I love todd for his dedication to his fans! I was in the hospital august 2019 and couldn’t make it to fan expo. Long story short i had my cousin bring todd a drawing a spidie and i was told that todd told my cousin that he wished i were there and wished me a speedy recovery. I really wanna meet him and say thank you!

[@dwsippel]

Once again, knocking it out of the park with yet another fantastic interview. Todd is on fire in all 4 parts, and Tom asks all the right questions, great conversation, loved it, thanks!

[@TheFcastle129]

Todd is such a great guy

[@halfdrawnpe]

Those early to mid Spawn toys created great memories from my childhood. Loved this interview!

[@Just_Pele]

ASM 300 is just too perfect, with the iconic cover, it being a huge anniversary issue, AND it being near the time Venom made his 1st full appearance (IMO 299). People just kind of smashed all those things together to turn it into a super key, and it works.

[@Robd07]

Im glad they reprinted it last week!

[@Just_Pele]

@@Robd07 They've reprinted it at least a dozen times

[@Robd07]

@@Just_Pele yes. But happy to pay newstand prices

[@thewalruswasjason101]

Yeah, but doesn’t change the re as with that 299 is his first full appearance. Has his name on the page, 3 panels, dialogue, full body shot

[@Just_Pele]

@@thewalruswasjason101 Nothing about what I said contradicts that. 🤨

[@jaydedragoncomicsandgames8109]

I love his art style

[@chiarencolin]

Todd is as down to earth as it gets! Love this entire interview so far!!!

[@frankramos7408]

Best interview ever Tom! Ty

[@Blaine-Bizbane]

Man id listen to Todd McFarlane talk even in his sleep, LOVE him!

[@thomasmauritsen687]

Love his cover to Spider Man #1, just so iconic.

[@therealpaulortiz]

Nice job on the interview Tom!!!!! You rockin this *hit as usual!!!! Props!!!

[@sandwhichism]

Todd seems like a good dude, I enjoy listening to his stories. Thank you for the video Tom, stay happy and healthy.

[@mauriciomenaresart750]

Thanks Tom for this awesome interview, the questions made are just so fun to hear Todd’s answers, im new to your channel and i thank you so much for all the info shared to us collectors... BTW ASM 300 is the holly grail in my collection this far! Greetings from Chile, and keep it up man!

[@peterich22]

i love this man. i never want this interview to end lol

[@WalkerJoe23]

I'm loving these interview videos. I'm sold on this Mcfarlane guy, let's bring him on full time🤣 Move over Gem!

[@rundmc12]

Great positive productive attitude! I recently got back into comics, I was a young kid when he was drawing Spider-Man, and didn’t really understand what was going on at the time, especially when they all switched to Image.

[@Mollikar]

I still love Todds Hulk 345 cover and the Amazing Spiderman 328 vs Hulk was awesome.

[@spyderpaul314]

Really enjoying the McFarlane interview. Great work Tom, and thanks for you're response to my unboxing. Made my night. POWERWASH RESPONSIBLY! 'Nuff Said!

[@spideysweb7484]

Love all parts of the interviews with McFarlane. So interesting to hear his take on the Venom character and what is his 1st appearance

[@christophersarver6900]

Todd's artwork on Hulk was iconic

[@carnivalhands2884]

I really enjoyed this 4 part series. You did a very nice job of interviewing. Others should take note of your style.

[@JeremyDeere]

Todd is such a genuine guy. My favorite thing about the Toddfather was meeting him for a signing at my lcs. He signed my Spawn 1 and really kind in conversation for minute even though there were two lines both around the block. Todd still took the time to say hi and thank everyone in line for being there before the signing. Just a great memory.

[@PrimeTimeTreasureHunter]

I didn’t think it was possible for me to like the Toddfather more than I already do but your interview made that happen! Thanks!

[@jfrog0304]

This interview is great!

[@waltcee]

He's just so awesome, definitely changed the world! I have I stated before that Hulk run was my favorite.

[@arlenburgin2392]

Todd McFarlane! What a legend. My favorite artist of all time! Love him to death! No one can imitate that style!

[@toysandgames1275]

Great interview! I still remember those days collecting Amazing Spider-Man comic books.

[@mattgoodridge211]

Amazing interviews as always! Love hearing about the black costume such an iconic cover!

[@andrewwilson3365]

Such a great interview

[@kungphilfu38]

These conversations with TM have been fabulous. I think the comic book community has found it's new industry ambassador. Great job Tom!!

[@anthonywilson2335]

This is what I was waiting for!!

[@michaelmincey301]

I love the Beatles Yellow Submarine toys from the late 90s that McFarlane did. Thanks for the interviews! Todd is such an awesome guy, much love to him!

[@seanmac7977]

Loving these interview videos with Todd. Thank you and keep em coming!

[@stillchillin7249]

Love it, something he didn't want to do, turned out to be one of the most iconic covers in comic book history.

[@abzcomics1020]

Loving the Todd interviews. Good to hear some info from back in the day which only Todd or a limited number of people would know. Great content ! :D Greetings from Scotland

[@jurassicjesse6766]

I absolutely love the Billy Kinkade arc in Spawn

[@RegieCollects]

Solid interview.

[@nickvalueguycomics3984]

Great interview Tom! keep up the great work. would love to see you interview different comic shop owners, and convention dealers.

[@JC_COMICSANDCOLLECTIBLES]

These interviews are soooo good Tom. Keep em coming brother! 🙌🏾🇵🇷

[@bradarnold2652]

My grail book is ASM 300, hope to have a copy of my own one day. I’m slowly getting the rest of his ASM run though. Keep the vids coming Tom, can’t get enough of the Todd father!!!

[@johnengholm5207]

Todd seems like such a good guy, one of my favorite McFarlane covers is Batman 423

[@shannonvizzo2158]

Though it’s a year old, I loved this video! Interesting that Todd mentioned one of my other favorite artists Bjorn Barrends.

[@michaelradwanski896]

Great interviews! Love Todd

[@forsakenV12]

Great interview!

[@stormtrooper2061]

Spawn 10th anniversary action figure is my favorite of Todd's work!

[@teechingtan4770]

Very nice video! Thank you very much Tom!

[@hairlesswookiee3509]

One of my favorite Todd books is when Wolverine guest starred in his Spider-man run.

[@geraldbracete3197]

What about ASM 252?

[@FallenHeroEM1]

Todd Mcfarlane interviews never fail to entertain.

[@herofan1509]

Love my original Spawn & Clown figures!!! Still have them in the packaging!

[@ruben25costa]

This man is a LEGEND!

[@TheCliffy007]

Wow love this interview!!!

[@dskrizza]

I was blown away by the spawn cover when I saw it.

[@TravisLaurenceNaught]

I love that you left this video off on the Bob Ross quote LOL happy accidents!

[@rcamacho66]

I bought issue 300 when I was on active duty in Hawaii, ran into this small comic shop, it was on the wall and drew me in. Bought it for 30 bucks, sent it to CGC there was no clean or pressing that I remember, it came back an 8.5, still have plan on doing the clean and press for maybe a higher grade.

[@heero7023]

Todd is king!

[@patrickmel8728]

Great interviews with one of the GOATs 🐐

[@scottromine9618]

I love the cover to ASM 316. So menacing!!

[@albekevin]

Interviewing skills on point CT awesome job brotha Gracias

[@Nonlefttogo]

Todd is the greatest Spidey Artist. His Hulk is also one of my favorites

[@timmcdonald9851]

Great great interview man👌

[@MrSharkJB23]

Great interview! Thanks for sharing his knowledge.

[@DiscoveryBayComics]

Wow this was just fantastic. I can watch his interviews all day. Absolutely fantastic work here team ComicTom101 👏🏻👍🏻

[@SpideyHits]

Really enjoyed the Todd videos.

[@lilibnuuy]

I got all three of these a long time ago for next to nothing, more out of my desire to get the whole McFarlane ASM run than worried about getting anything Venom related, and I am glad I did! :)

[@LASRmckee]

Have always been a fan of McFarlane's early professional work, especially his ASM run.

[@bradharms4711]

I said this in part 1 I think but I definitely could just listen to Todd talk all day

[@57ar]

Loving these Interviews ❤❤❤

[@duanecernousek4663]

Insightful interview

[@GoldGauntletComix]

This has been a great series! Thank you Tom

[@acoudriet8776]

Thank you Todd and Team! Glad for the "happy accident". One of the greatest characters created.🙌