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[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

We went from Mark Waid not knowing Sal at Cons to having two in-depth interviews with him. I like how much he likes this part of Comic KZbin.

[@greyzonefilm]

Mark Waid has always been the best-kept secret in comics. He's rarely in the conversation when people talk about the pantheon of great writers and he absolutely should be. The man wrote Kingdom Come for crying out loud!

[@superby1]

A Mark Waid interview??! Hell yes! He’s an amazing writer and a nice guy. This should be fun.

[@catlawyerwilldefendfortrea6038]

12:23 Such an important life lesson. Thank you Mark Waid! Great interview Sal!

[@superluigiac]

If I were to quote Sal for a moment: "Holy crap, it's Mark Waid, he's a pretty big deal!"

[@sangera]

A lot of online Spider-Man fans can learn a lot from what Waid is saying around the 14-minute mark!

[@mattebert8941]

As a newer reader I absolutely regard Mark Waid as one of the best! A bunch of his omnibuses are some of the hardest/most expensive to purchase.

[@BustinOnYou247]

I was just watching the other smaller segments of the other interview with Mark and hoping for a full uncut one. Comic pop never fails to have fantastic timing!

[@matt15]

I’m such a huge Mark Waid fan, I’d love to meet him at some point

[@dlvnmedia]

I got a chance to meet him and chat with him at a con a few years ago. What a total genuine nice guy, he was the one that influenced me at that point that there might be something to the Legion of Superheroes so that’s a thing in my life now.

[@movethecarsal5026]

Always a great time hearing both Sal and Mark chat comics. So glad you got him on the show. Thanks for all you guys do!

[@dharmabird1]

I want Mr. Waid to do a Namor revamp. I think his take on Namor could be epic.

[@ItsOver9000Productions]

Mark is always a class act, love to see him and Sal interact.

[@catlawyerwilldefendfortrea6038]

If Mark Waid sees this then I just want to say THANK YOU! This interview is so great. Your words really inspired me today and I'm motivated like I haven't been in a long while. Your work pretty much got me to fall in love with these heroes. Superman especially. I can read your work over and over and have been for around 15 years. I hope I get to say thanks in person someday at a con or something. PS: I REMEMBER IMPACT COMICS! Archie was big in when I was growing up in a small town in India and my library had Shield. I had no idea you were involved in it!! That's amazing!! Also the Archie reboot was awesome! I loved it!

[@kylecarter1599]

Mark really is God's gift to comic fans. We don't deserve a creator with Waid's level of knowledge and insight.

[@jakeperry440]

Mark Waid has been killing it lately! Awesome interview as always Sal.

[@GilmerEricSmith]

Started my brother on his Flash, he’s enjoying it so far 🍻

[@Martin_TheCollector]

G R O O V Y ! ! ! ! ! Seriously though, Mark continues to impress me with his storytelling abilities. Peter David and some others as well.

[@tinfoiltyrant]

Bro congrats on a great get for the show!

[@ginofrancejr555]

Mark waid is the hardest working man in comics today

[@matyG101]

Great interview Sal! I found out that human garbage Tim Pool had human garbage EVS on his podcast to talk about CG and “wokeness” in comics…needless to say this conversation puts that interview in the dirt. This here is how true comicbook fans and creators are suppose to be! Kudos!

[@matyG101]

World’s finest is easily one of the best books DC has

[@KirbySans]

I'm a Mark Waid fan! Don't be so humble! Maybe there's no Mark Waid shelf at the local comic book store but theres one in my home.

[@kgaventura13]

Watching this episode was like sipping on some fine wine. Thank you comicpop! So insightful on such a class act as mark!

[@scoobers90]

Love Mark Waid! This is such a treat, Sal!

[@armandoasebedo1585]

Great interview! Can't wait for Mark Waid's Black Label Superman Book. Enjoy everything he writes.

[@loganbuternowsky4634]

Mark Waid is definitely selling himself short. His Flash run, World's Finest, 52, Tower of Babel, and especially, Kingdom Come, cements him as a comic great

[@ivansplvd6518]

This was so insightful thankx Sal I really love this intreviews with creators and thnx Mark Waid for doing the intreview and of course for everything u've done. This was awesome

[@dedbatt8869]

Wow, one of the best comics writers of all-time

[@martinsantosjr9087]

I love Mark Waid's work. From flash to captain America to kingdom come. His stories have been a huge part of many era's of my life. Thank you for this great interview.

[@mttylerdurden9]

Id like to see Mark Waid return to Hunter Killer

[@Hammerheadcomedy]

MAAARRRKKK WWAAAIIIIIDDDD

[@alejandrogonzalez00]

57:00 thank you Sal for asking Mark Waid that question about the format of Superman Final Days of Lex Luthor cause I was hoping as well that it was gonna be the same format as Batman Damned and Joker Killer Smile and not just the lame standard size issues that they did for 3 Jokers and Batman the Imposter so thank god for that

[@theicon2125]

Mark is the fuckin best in all aspects.

[@mckenanbundy3578]

I’ve been reading the Mark Waid Flash. Nobody has written him better!

[@nigelflood7074]

Outstanding interview.

[@jakegittes1864]

Mark Waid is probably my favorite comic book writer. He just gets it! Great guy. Awesome interview Sal!

[@noahgambriel6556]

Me made me fall in love with the ff again

[@tromusic7815]

Love seeing the progress of my favorite channel.

[@alzaronwayne5255]

I love just about everything ComicPop puts out but these interviews are always above and beyond amazing

[@eatmypewpewz]

Batman Superman Worlds Finest is easily the best thing coming from DC atm

[@KenByrneNL]

Great chat! Long live the Legion! and a Firestorm shout out! I am so happy

[@kaiwilliams141]

Mark Waid is an absolute legend. Period.

[@christopherpdearing]

I still remember Flash #0. One of my favorites, too.

[@matyG101]

Nobody loves superman or comics in general more than anyone!

[@mr.master2017]

One of my fav KZbinrs with one of my fav writers. These interviews don’t get much better!

[@Spiderweb444]

This interview was so good. Mark is one of the greatest comic writers ever and I am excited to read all the comics he has coming!

[@owensreviews625]

32:47 I remember Chip Zdarsky talked about how he got that exact same message from Mark when he first got announced as the new writer of Batman. Mark must secretly like instilling fear in the new Batman writers I suppose.

[@shawnje3072]

Regardless of my issues with Mark Waid, he is indeed the best writer right now at either company. Remains to be seen if Johns can do anything with/ beyond his new JSA and Tom King is WAY to miss or hit. I personally also like Donny Cates but, he's been floundering recently

[@lexofpower2822]

This was awesome! Mark Waid is one of my favorite writers and I’m so happy that he got to come on. Hopefully he’ll come back to the show. I also love his love for Superman, idk why but I just do.

[@SpiralSine6]

Can’t wait for Worlds Finest: Teen Titans 👏👏👏

[@danieladams5132]

Currently reading Marks Flash run

[@Depthcharge2030]

Whoa. It's Mark Waid

[@lukespicer9363]

Love Mark Waid so cool.

[@vitanpatel2061]

Dan Mora on ANYTHING is always a great idea

[@philipperene403]

Sal, the guy who gets the GETS, GJ.

[@TevyaSmolka]

ooh a mark waid interview awesome

[@brannonh7406]

Amazing interview Sal!

[@chiefwiggi]

Mark is the living legend. I always go back to his stories when I am sad and when everything comics is so messed up. In these times it is great to see Mr.Waid talking so good about the characters and story. Please Sal do a back issues with him on the couch 😁😁

[@CFFJ]

This was a fantastic interview. Nice work. I hope Waid comes back for another round sometime.

[@matyG101]

Can’t wait for the backissuse on this series!

[@sergiovidela971]

He's one of the greatest and he's also very humble. His run in Flash is cheff kiss. I'm happy he come back to DC, he's doing a great job as usual.

[@alexlawrence6440]

As a name I’ve always heard glad to get to have a longer convo with Mark, what a wealth of comic book industry and character knowledge, great interview as always

[@thomasgreissfan17]

Awesome interview Sal! Love to hear Waid talk about his current works and past!

[@DCPatrol]

Black Hood from Impact comics was amazing! That, with Aquaman, were the first comics I attempted to buy monthly.

[@ArielRomeroCortes]

Holy shit, Mark didn't say a word about who made "revenge comics"... but you don't have to go really deep to get what creator did a whole f-ing career of "this sucks, so I'm writing this to make it better"

[@mitch-TO]

I could listen to Mark talk about comics all day. I’m not much of an interview guy, but I listen to every interview of Mark I can find.

[@erkscollectibles]

Excellent interview! No joke, I've loved every single story I've read from Mark Waid. A comics legend in my opinion!

[@vitanpatel2061]

Mark waid on Superman is always MAGIC

[@rickessX]

Mark waid one of my Favorite comic writer

[@dlvnmedia]

I remember Impact, those were a lot of fun from what I remember. I wish those could make a comeback.

[@jakejupiter5905]

Great job Sal love watching these interviews especially when its with Mark Fricking Waid! Absolutely Waid shelves exist, how could they not?

[@jakejupiter5905]

Also can we call "The Captain" Major Marvel instead please? Lets give Billy a promotion!

[@level87code]

So cool!

[@logan2b]

One of my favorite comic writers, and he seems like such a good guy

[@rubenalmazanalmazan2742]

Love you sal

[@pippy6973]

this was great! love Mark Waid!

[@tylersantiago7266]

To Sal and Mark, thank you so much for this interview!! Sal, keep up the great work!

[@AkiDave]

This is a great interview!!

[@matthewschwartz6607]

I would loooove to see Waid back on the X-Men books. It’s a shame that he left, he did good stuff.

[@adamfrasher892]

Im 75% sure that one of my local shops actually has a Mark Waid shelf!

[@ElDorado226]

Truly a writer for the old school comics fan! Hidden gems like JLA Year One and his Captain America work really hit a sweet spot. Clearly a man who LOVES comics! I even liked his CrossGen stuff.

[@comicpopreturns]

Couldn't agree more!

[@drewmarcum1462]

This was beautiful. Admire both of you. Thank you for your time.

[@draiseg6178]

Mark Waid is one of my favs!!!

[@hyaena23]

mark waid does deserve his own bookshelf on comic book stores ❤

[@therealVintonTHeuck]

Fantastic interview! Mark Waid is one of the best at month to month super hero books. Makes me want to go read more of them.

[@matiasmendoza9274]

Great interview 😊 I'll watch it later after dinner

[@you2449]

43:00 44:00 47:00 47:50 51:00

[@PhilipAMoore]

miss Marvel and Miles Moralice new charcters.

[@matthewschwartz6607]

44:30- Jessica Jones, Miles Morales, Dust?

[@chessacousins2067]

I like when new characters are introduced.

[@Pedro-zu3uq]

Mark is a legend.

[@oatmat]

Best interview you've ever had

[@diegocorrea9327]

I really like mark, he’s humble but he’s honestly one of my favorite comics writers

[@Ubermensch9240]

MUST.... NOT.... SQUEE.........

[@ComicsTerminal]

Mark is always a class act

[@judah4808]

Blue Beetle!

[@ScronnyJohnny31]

Awesome!

[@loganwendigo937]

This interview was amazing! Such great insight into the Industry

[@Donovan00]

31:15 was a light bulb moment. Yes, there are exceptions, but it makes total sense now that someone said it.

[@matthewschwartz6607]

No talk about his run on Archie?

[@comicpopreturns]

The show's an hour, Matt.

[@matthewschwartz6607]

@@comicpopreturns - Fair point. It was a good interview . You did good .

[@jordonnelson7980]

Man I wish I could talk to Mark Waid

[@comicpopreturns]

Go to Baltimore Comic Con.

[@jordonnelson7980]

​@comicpopreturns if I lived anywhere close I so would!! I'm in Oklahoma so major cons are always hours away😭