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The greatest manga artist youve never heard of matttt - comic & manga history 2025-07-12 | Who is the brilliant Japanese artist who France fell in love with?*Jiro Taniguchi Reading Guide*Amazon linksThe Walking Man: amzn.to/4dvAJrGJournal of My Father: amzn.to/43zblNvA Distant Neighborhood: amzn.to/45lr6KbThe Solitary Gourmet: amzn.to/3H7m6itSummit of the Gods Vol 1 (of 5): amzn.to/43uu38IFurari: amzn.to/4mqqrxnA Zoo in Winter: amzn.to/4mrLYpcVenice: amzn.to/3Zv5uqYThe Times of Botchan Vol 1 (of 10): amzn.to/4jlm4kvL'homme qui dessine (French Interview Book): amzn.to/3Ilp0k9Walt’s Comic Shop (10% off your first order with code “Matttt”)The Walking Man: waltscomicshop.com/products/aug192529-walking-man-hc-10th-anniversary-edition?ref=mattttJournal of My Father: waltscomicshop.com/products/oct201867-journal-of-my-father-by-jiro-taniguchi-hc?ref=mattttA Distant Neighborhood: waltscomicshop.com/products/aug161623-a-distant-neighborhood-complete-by-jiro-taniguchi-hc?ref=mattttSummit of the Gods Vol 1 (of 5): waltscomicshop.com/products/the-summit-of-the-gods-gn-vol-01-of-5?ref=mattttFurari: waltscomicshop.com/products/mar171819-furari-hc-by-jiro-taniguchi-hc?ref=mattttA Zoo in Winter: waltscomicshop.com/products/sep171618-a-zoo-in-winter-by-jiro-taniguchi-hc-new-printing?ref=mattttVenice: waltscomicshop.com/products/jun171704-by-jiro-taniguchi-gn?ref=matttt(As an Amazon and Walt’s affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases)Credits:Translation and Japanese Research Assistance: AyakuwebEdit: how2readcomicsMispronunciations: mattttWho is the brilliant Japanese artist who France fell in love with?Jiro Taniguchi Reading GuideAmazon linksThe Walking Man: amzn.to/4dvAJrGJournal of My Father: amzn.to/43zblNvA Distant Neighborhood: amzn.to/45lr6KbThe Solitary Gourmet: amzn.to/3H7m6itSummit of the Gods Vol 1 (of 5): amzn.to/43uu38IFurari: amzn.to/4mqqrxnA Zoo in Winter: amzn.to/4mrLYpcVenice: amzn.to/3Zv5uqYThe Times of Botchan Vol 1 (of 10): amzn.to/4jlm4kvWalt’s Comic Shop (10% off your first order with code “Matttt”)The Walking Man: waltscomicshop.com/products/aug192529-walking-man-hc-10th-anniversary-edition?ref=mattttJournal of My Father: waltscomicshop.com/products/oct201867-journal-of-my-father-by-jiro-taniguchi-hc?ref=mattttA Distant Neighborhood: waltscomicshop.com/products/aug161623-a-distant-neighborhood-complete-by-jiro-taniguchi-hc?ref=mattttSummit of the Gods Vol 1 (of 5): waltscomicshop.com/products/the-summit-of-the-gods-gn-vol-01-of-5?ref=mattttFurari: waltscomicshop.com/products/mar171819-furari-hc-by-jiro-taniguchi-hc?ref=mattttA Zoo in Winter: waltscomicshop.com/products/sep171618-a-zoo-in-winter-by-jiro-taniguchi-hc-new-printing?ref=mattttVenice: waltscomicshop.com/products/jun171704-by-jiro-taniguchi-gn?ref=matttt(As an Amazon and Walt’s affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases)Credits:Translation and Japanese Research Assistance: AyakuwebEdit: how2readcomicsMispronunciations: matttt
Why Marvel rejected one of the greatest comic artists of all time matttt - comic & manga history 2025-04-19 | How did a guy who got rejected by Marvel and quit comics end up shaking the industry?*Read Blacksad*AmazonBlacksad 1 (Contains Volumes 1-3) - amzn.to/3Gez39DBlacksad Vol 4 - amzn.to/4jx8WZKBlacksad Vol 5 - amzn.to/4jF8NDRBlacksad Vol 6 - amzn.to/44AyxgfBlacksad Vol 7 - amzn.to/3EuJZPWBlacksad Behind the Scenes Book - amzn.to/4jDwmNhWalt’s Comic Shop10% off your first order with code “MATTTT”Complete Set - waltscomicshop.com/products/blacksad-hc-bundle-1?ref=mattttVol 1-3 - waltscomicshop.com/products/nov090041-blacksad-hc-vol-01?ref=mattttVol 4 - waltscomicshop.com/products/blacksad-a-silent-hell-hc?ref=mattttVol 5 - waltscomicshop.com/products/aug208567-blacksad-hc-amarillo?ref=mattttVol 6 - waltscomicshop.com/products/mar220349-blacksad-they-all-fall-down-hc-part-01?ref=matttt Vol 7 - waltscomicshop.com/products/blacksad-they-all-fall-down-part-two-hc?ref=mattttAs an Amazon and Walt’s Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchasesSubscribe to Matthew White’s Watercolor Channel!@learntopaintwatercolor More Blacksad Videos:youtu.be/9u4_-qy9ynsyoutu.be/Dq6kTRtOMoEyoutu.be/6xRRaJZ7_0Myoutu.be/GMVz1J31kXYyoutu.be/EWS9NJdk644*Credits*Edit: @HowtoReadComics Everything else: matttt
Why Disney wants to erase this beloved cartoonist from history matttt - comic & manga history 2025-03-22 | Why is Disney trying to erase Don Rosa’s legacy?*Reading Guide**The Complete Don Rosa Library*This set contains EVERYTHING Don Rosa did, including Life and Times, which is split between volumes 4 and 5, but can also be purchased separately from the links below.Volume 1 - amzn.to/4kOfwwE Volume 2 - amzn.to/4isudUs Volume 1 & 2 Boxset - amzn.to/4iDbCEWVolume 3 - amzn.to/4iN9Y3z Volume 4 - amzn.to/4bNa9K2Volumes 3 & 4 Boxset - amzn.to/4iPmRu5 Volume 5 - amzn.to/41LsqmjVolume 6 - amzn.to/41KQciq Volume 7 - amzn.to/4hDKMvCVolume 8 - amzn.to/4l1KDVJVolume 9 - amzn.to/4kKTDOKVolume 10 - amzn.to/4huIgHR*The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck*Volume 1 - amzn.to/4c5e59fVolume 2 - amzn.to/4hr7QxqComplete Deluxe Edition - amzn.to/427VB3l FYI: Volume 1 contains the 12 issue original miniseries, and is a complete story. For the rest of his career, Rosa would return to young Scrooge’s life and fill in the timeline established in Life and Times. These additional stories have been collected different ways over the years, but today are collected as The Life & Times Volume 2.P.S. I do not know if Fantagraphics has started removing any chapters from these. If someone gets a copy that is missing chapters or pages please let me know in the comments and I’ll update here accordingly.*Carl Barks Comics*The Carl Barks library is huge, but here are some of my favorite volumes. These can be read in any order, and there’s no wrong one to get, so just dive in!Only a Poor Old Man - amzn.to/4iPt2ONThe Pixelated Parrot - amzn.to/41F3MDSTrick or Treat - amzn.to/4isBLXiTerror of the Beagle Boys - amzn.to/4iKooS7 A Christmas for Shacktown - amzn.to/4c5mQjD And some good ones that appear to be out of stock, but are available digitally:Lost in the Andes - amzn.to/41F5IME Trail of the Unicorn - amzn.to/4j5jHCH (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)coool hat from @SpeeedCospeeed.co/products/coool-hatFurther Viewing:The Scrooge Mystery (Available on Pluto TV)Jano's Channels: youtube.com/@danibooksandyoutube.com/@janorohVideos Referenced:youtu.be/M3lgiNcmQwk?si=9Y3IRDKib1CECg5nyoutu.be/HBYHwhRXDvU?si=3M4xXZgQahYM2U6Qyoutu.be/QMhKRq2wvNw?si=-BLu6JVpxDnMzj2_youtu.be/6A_1eaNPP_g?si=dRJb0Qpkwi6gJUsHyoutu.be/qzjFmJ1lSdI?si=-Hcgvta--5056fvnyoutu.be/2bqpowipRoQ?si=pxUncxqpCOTHDFkfCredits:Edit: @HowtoReadComics Thanks: Jano RohdlerPhotos Credit:University of Louisville Photographic ArchivesThe other stuff: matttt00:00 Introduction00:50 Kentucky, 198501:33 Childhood04:42 Gladstone08:45 Comic Analysis13:54 Disney Ruins Everything16:43 Egmont20:04 The Life & Times22:08 Disney Ruins Everything (remix)25:37 Outro
when a sci fi author makes a historical manga matttt - comic & manga history 2025-03-01 | What are the storytelling secrets hidden within this modern comic masterpiece?Try Rocket Money for free: http://rocketmoney.com/mattttBUY VINLAND SAGA (Amazon Links)Deluxe 3-in-1 editions (beautiful)Volume 1 - amzn.to/4brkriHVolume 2 - amzn.to/3XgE4nWVolume 3 - amzn.to/4ikSLOVVolume 4 - amzn.to/4idc7VUVolume 5 - amzn.to/4ii7mdWVolume 6 - amzn.to/4igSKeOVolume 7 (pre-order) - amzn.to/41kXtoUSmall 2-in-1 editions (still nice!)Volume 1 - amzn.to/43gTwnIVolume 2 - amzn.to/4bB4QgNVolume 3 - amzn.to/41hgrg3Volume 4 - amzn.to/43hdnDcVolume 5 - amzn.to/43asUorVolume 6 - amzn.to/43ez4nyVolume 7 - amzn.to/4h3unAfVolume 8 - amzn.to/3CYNDRxVolume 9 - amzn.to/4h6BbgdVolume 10 - amzn.to/3QCSA5CVolume 11 - amzn.to/4hY5I12Volume 12 - amzn.to/4hUNlKlVolume 13 - amzn.to/4idR1XxVolume 14 (pre-order) - amzn.to/3EUKClH(As an Amazon affiliate I earn for qualifying purchases)BUY VINLAND SAGA Walt’s Comic Shop Links (For European Readers)Use Code “MATTTT” for 10% off your first order at Walt’s!Deluxe 3-in-1 editions (beautiful)Volume 1 - waltscomicshop.com/products/vinland-saga-deluxe-1-hc?ref=mattttVolume 2 - waltscomicshop.com/products/vinland-saga-deluxe-2-hc?ref=mattttVolume 3 - waltscomicshop.com/products/vinland-saga-deluxe-3-hc?ref=mattttVolume 4 - waltscomicshop.com/products/vinland-saga-deluxe-4-hc?ref=mattttVolume 5 - waltscomicshop.com/products/vinland-saga-deluxe-5-hc?ref=mattttVolume 6 - waltscomicshop.com/products/vinland-saga-deluxe-6-9781646519835?ref=mattttVolume 7 (pre-order) - waltscomicshop.com/products/vinland-saga-deluxe-7-9781646519842?ref=mattttSmall 2-in-1 editions (still nice!)Volume 1 - waltscomicshop.com/products/aug131367-vinland-saga-gn-vol-01?ref=mattttVolume 2 - waltscomicshop.com/products/vinland-saga-2?ref=mattttVolume 3 - waltscomicshop.com/products/feb141333-vinland-saga-gn-vol-03?ref=mattttVolume 4 - waltscomicshop.com/products/may141474-vinland-saga-gn-vol-04?ref=mattttVolume 5 - waltscomicshop.com/products/vinland-saga-5?ref=mattttVolume 6 - waltscomicshop.com/products/vinland-saga-6?ref=mattttVolume 7 - waltscomicshop.com/products/sep151477-vinland-saga-gn-vol-07?ref=mattttVolume 8 - waltscomicshop.com/products/vinland-saga-8?ref=mattttVolume 9 - waltscomicshop.com/products/vinland-saga-9?ref=mattttVolume 10 - waltscomicshop.com/products/vinland-saga-10?ref=mattttVolume 11 - waltscomicshop.com/products/vinland-saga-11?ref=mattttVolume 12 - waltscomicshop.com/products/vinland-saga-12-hc?ref=mattttVolume 13 - waltscomicshop.com/products/vinland-saga-gn-hc-vol-13?ref=mattttVolume 14 (pre-order) - waltscomicshop.com/products/vinland-saga-14-9781646519552?ref=matttt(As a Walt’s Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases)*Other Manga Referenced*PlanetesOmnibus 1 - amzn.to/3QCd1iXOmnibus 2- amzn.to/4klBQ08Battle Angel Alita Complete Box SetAmazon - amzn.to/4hVEojXWalt’s - waltscomicshop.com/products/battle-angel-alita-deluxe-complete-series-box-set?ref=mattttFist of the North Star (Here’s the links for volume 1. 15 of 18 have been released so far)Amazon - amzn.to/4bhNchPWalt’s - waltscomicshop.com/products/fist-of-the-north-star-vol-1-hc-oop?ref=matttt2001 Nights (out of print, good luck getting an affordable copy!)amzn.to/3EZds4nIt seems that Silent Service, Patlabor, and, tragically, Talking Dog have never been released here. Sorry!Credits:Photo of Anne Stine Moe Ingstad from Smithonian CollectionAcc. 90-105 - Science Service, Records, 1920s-1970s, Smithsonian Institution ArchivesPhoto of Viking Village Recreation by Dylan Kerelukcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Authentic_Viking_recreation.jpgEdit: youtube.com/@HowtoReadComicsEverything else: matttt00:00 Introduction00:38 Story Overview02:03 Author Background05:42 Engaging the Senses08:32 Epic Battles11:06 Focus on the Individual12:39 Sponsor13:39 "Camera" Angles16:23 Version Comparison17:02 Unique Narrative Structure
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What no one wants to admit about comic book sales (BONE video essay) matttt - comic & manga history 2024-12-14 | How did one guy completely upend the comic industry?Bone COMPLETE in Black and White (my personal preference)amzn.to/4iqCl8b Scholastic Color Edition (Great Color, great size for kids, very cheap way to get started)Volume 1 amzn.to/3ZO9DXPComplete Set - amzn.to/4fjpn9A Bone COMPLETE in coloramzn.to/49xVaSW*Bone Oversized Hardcover Kickstarter*kickstarter.com/projects/cartoonbooks/bone-deluxe-edition-part-one-the-valley Comix Experience Book Clubcomixexperience.com/graphic-novel-club Space Boy Omnibus Volume 1amzn.to/3ZrEBn3 (As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases)*Sources*Sales figures quoted are from Brian Hibbs’ Columns:2010 web.archive.org/web/20110809095703/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=307522015web.archive.org/web/20160810091013/http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/tilting-at-windmills-bookscan-2015-analysis 2023comicsbeat.com/tilting-at-windmills-297-bookscan-2023-comics-sales-sag-but-scholastic-was-still-a-powerhouse2019 Comic Sales Datacomichron.com/monthlycomicssales/2019.html*Credits*Photos & Videoscommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:SR_Van_Nuys_Bar.jpgcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rum,_Manhattan,_Tequila_Old_Fashioned.jpgohiomemory.org/digital/collection/p16007coll115/id/1055/rec/5milehighcomics.com/sandiego/sdcc2004/thursday/leftcon.GIFyoutube.com/watch?v=bQIhRdjWPkE&t=94sEdit: youtube.com/@HowtoReadComicsIntro Animation: RádiEverything Else: matttt
when the greatest anime director makes a manga matttt - comic & manga history 2024-11-23 | Be a part of bringing back one of comics' most legendary anthologies, METAL HURLANT:kickstarter.com/projects/humanoidsinc/metal-hurlant?ref=bmrp2n*Links to buy Comics*Nausicaa Complete Hardcover - amzn.to/3OkjVbrAnd if you’re interested (or the hardcover sells out) here’s the paperback editions that I have: amzn.to/4fAwL1f*Moebius*There’s very little Moebius in print in English, so your best option is probably to check out the Metal Hurlant Kickstarter above, but there’s a few good ones you can get on Amazon: The Incal - amzn.to/3AHKfcD Edena - amzn.to/498BGnW*Richard Corben*Rowlf doesn’t appear to be in print anywhere, but last year Dark Horse started reprinting Corben’s most famous work, DEN.Den 1 amzn.to/3CBnVlfDen 2 amzn.to/40ZrOL4Den 3 amzn.to/4hX4PGxDen 4 amzn.to/4hS015c(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)*Credits*Japanese Research & Translation: youtube.com/@ayakuwebEdit: youtube.com/@HowtoReadComicsEverything else: matttt
How this 55-year-olds first comic made over $5,000,000 matttt - comic & manga history 2024-09-28 | A mosquito bite cost her a career, but it helped her find a callingUse code MATTTT50 to get 50% OFF your first Factor box plus 20% off your next month of orders at bit.ly/47y4vcF!Buy My Favorite Thing is Monsters:Volume 1 - amzn.to/3N2YZFpVolume 2 - amzn.to/3THqb04Further Emil Ferris viewing:youtube.com/watch?v=JpgP2SJSqyQyoutube.com/watch?v=_kqKzpOkmHAyoutube.com/watch?v=nmID0f__l38youtube.com/watch?v=uL7LMFR5Kvwyoutube.com/watch?v=B9Pvk1l-_LoI believe all content used in this video falls under Fair Use, but if any content owners would like to dispute this I will not hesitate to immediately remove said content. If you find your art or images in this video and want it removed please email me through the email listed on my “about page.” (I would list it here but then it will get spammed by bots)Credits:Edit: youtube.com/@HowtoReadComicsEverything else: matttt
If you know the true story behind this comic, it changes everything matttt - comic & manga history 2024-08-23 | The two real world tragedies surround the James O'Barr's comic masterpiece, The Crow.Go to https://ground.news/matttt to stay fully informed, compare coverage and avoid biased media narratives. Subscribe through my link to save 40% off unlimited access.*Reading Guide*The Crow:amzn.to/3YRk2C1(beware that some copies have a misprint that puts the chapters out of order)The Crow Movie on 4k:amzn.to/3MgJMQDOther comics to check out if you like The Crow:Stray Bullets - Dark Violent Indie Crimeamzn.to/4cGUKJUSandman - Literate & goth-y:amzn.to/3Xea8JeDeadworld - Violent, Zombies, Underground, also from Caliber:amzn.to/4fZucXpCreepy & Eerie - the horror anthologies that most influenced The Crow:Creepy Vol 1 - amzn.to/3X4iy4W Eerie Vol 1 - amzn.to/3WW1YnB (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)James O’Barr Videos Referenced:youtu.be/xqIcWNHFDok?si=BREo9D9334GTyPVCyoutu.be/EDi4icvfYkU?si=AKELNdROMXbXVmpkCredits:Edit: youtube.com/@HowtoReadComics Everything Else: matttt
Only Americans dont know about this groundbreaking comic matttt - comic & manga history 2024-08-03 | How did an Italian child soldier invent the graphic novel decades before anyone in the US?Try Rocket Money for free: http://rocketmoney.com/matttt #rocketmoney #personalfinance Hugo Pratt Reading Guide:Recent Digital Release: Under the Sign of Capricorn (first Pif Stories): amzn.to/3SxpJAR IDW Editions (The Nice, Expensive Ones)The Ballad of the Salty Sea - amzn.to/4d7ebgdUnder the Sign of Capricorn (Pif stories 1) - amzn.to/3WmqTAsBeyond the Windy Isles (Pif stories 2) - amzn.to/3A4f6iSCeltic Tales (Pif stories 3) - amzn.to/4c435HqThe Ethiopian (Pif stories 4) - amzn.to/3SwXKBBIn Siberia - amzn.to/4c7OoTOFable of Venice - amzn.to/3Sug5z2The Golden house of Samarkand - amzn.to/3Sxq6LLThe Early Years - amzn.to/3WKdfIPTango - amzn.to/3WwOWNeThe Secret Rose - amzn.to/3YsR4btMu: The Lost Continent - amzn.to/46x3Vv8Most of Corto Maltese was originally released by NBM, those are the ones I have and (unpopular opinion) I don’t think the translation is *that* much worse than IDW.Other Pratt comics:Wheeling (digital only)Vol 1: amzn.to/4cpFvFnVol 2: amzn.to/3WwBTuXScorpions of the Desert (available exclusively on Apple books!?)books.apple.com/us/book/the-scorpions-of-the-desert/id966061502Books about Hugo Pratt’s life (the main sources for this video):The Desire to Be Useless - amzn.to/4d2XJgTOn the Other Side of Corto - amzn.to/3A5v786Aspettando Corto - amzn.to/3yo7NC0(As an Amazon Affiliate I Earn from Qualifying Purchases)Credits:Edit: How to Read Comics youtube.com/@HowtoReadComicsThe other stuff: matttt
Why the fine art world is obsessed with this bizarre manga matttt - comic & manga history 2024-07-06 | How did a manga aimed at teenage boys end up in the Louvre?Go to shopify.com/matttt to start your online store today!Araki’s book: Manga in Theory and Practiceamzn.to/3RV9mxPIf you want to start at the beginning of Jojo’s, it starts herePart 1, Volume 1: amzn.to/3L7wJ3B You can also start at Part 3, where there is a big quality jumpPart 3, Volume 1: amzn.to/3RS0EQW (As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases)Subscribe to these guys:youtube.com/@ayakuweb Sources & Notes:pastebin.com/DF0C9VCq Credits:Edit: How to Read Comics youtube.com/@HowtoReadComicsJapanese Research and Translation: Ayakuweb youtube.com/@ayakuwebPhotos/Assets:commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Museo_borghese,_stanza_dell%27apollo_dafne,_g.l._bernini,_apollo_e_dafne,_1624,_09,1.jpgonlygfx.com/4-cancelled-stamp-vector-png-transparent-svgEverything else: mattttA quick guide the names of the different parts of Jojo’s:Part 1: Phantom BloodPart 2: Battle TendencyPart 3: Stardust CrusadersPart 4: Diamond is UnbreakablePart 5: Golden WindPart 6: Stone Ocean (currently releasing in the US by Viz)Part 7: Steel Ball Run (I believe Viz will begin releasing this in 2025 or 2026)Part 8: JoJolionPart 9: Jojolands (currently running)
I Interviewed the most HATED man in the Sonic Fandom matttt - comic & manga history 2024-06-09 | Start a business with Shopify today: shopify.com/mattttHow did an advertisement for a Japanese video game turn into one of the biggest, most controversial American comics of all time?Read some Sonic: IDW Hardcover Vol 1 - amzn.to/3x6YcPi IDW Hardcover Vol 2 - amzn.to/3Xfsw5a IDW Hardcover Vol 3 - amzn.to/3yQs6YR IDW Hardcover Vol 4 - amzn.to/3VcbxxJ OR IDW Paperback Vol 1 - amzn.to/3V6bSlu IDW Paperback Vol 2 - amzn.to/3Vbn7cB IDW Paperback Vol 3 - amzn.to/4aR54hF (continues to volume 16)Preorder Ken Penders’ The Lara-Su Chronicles: Beginningskenpenders.com/product/now-taking-pre-orders-for-the-lara-su-chronicles-beginningsRead Karl Bollers work:Watson and Holmes: amzn.to/4aMCHkEAkogun: Brutalizer of Gods: amzn.to/3yRuP4a Subscribe to these guys:youtube.com/@ComicDrakeyoutube.com/@ayakuwebDive Deeper into Penders Lore:thankskenpenders.tumblr.com Follow:Ian FlynnWebsite: http://www.BumbleKing.comTwitter: @IanFlynnBKCBlueSky: @IanFlynnBKC.bsky.socialYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/BumbleKingVideosKen Penderstwitter.com/KenPenders Full Corrections, Sources & Notes:pastebin.com/wTkUKA3XCredits:Edit and Animation: RádiPhoto of Paul Castiglia by Luigi NoviSpecial Thanks: Comic Drake, Ayaku Web, my brother JakeEverything else: matttt
The comic that cost this writer his life matttt - comic & manga history 2024-04-06 | Go to piavpn.com/matttt to get 83% off Private Internet Access with 4 months free!Mort Cinder - amzn.to/4cBxyy3Life of Che - amzn.to/4cCzFBI The Eternaut - amzn.to/3PMqLaV (currently out of print but available secondhand)The Eternaut (1969 Version) - amzn.to/3JlpyUBLos Oesterheld (Spanish edition) - amzn.to/3J2DDGk*Further Information on Argentine History*Argentina 1985 - A riveting legal drama about the trial of the generals responsible for the “Dirty War.” Right now it’s streaming free on Amazon Prime Video - amzn.to/4aD6mwTArgentina: A Modern History by Jill Hedges - amzn.to/49iCeWBArgentina’s Missing Bones: Revisiting the History of the Dirty War by James P. Brennan - amzn.to/49iCeWBA State of Fear: Memories of Argentina's Nightmare by Andrew Graham-Yool - amzn.to/43GvwII(As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases)Full Source List and Footnotes: gist.github.com/mattwith4ts/3e5f8f0b0ee3ca57e07f5fd18a234476*Spanish Language Documentaries*H.G.O. youtube.com/watch?v=cz9grdVacA4 Hora Cero - youtube.com/watch?v=q-jYQNOPrF0Imaginadores Oesterheld Episode - youtube.com/watch?v=I83iKXsgW-o *Credits*Research Assistance and Translation:Juan Augustin MucciSofia HernandezMarcos from the Ruin Maniac FilesSpanish Subtitles by Sofia and MartínSpecial Thanks:RominaLautaroEmanuelEverything else:matttt
Marvel rejected this couple, so they revolutionized the comic industry matttt - comic & manga history 2024-03-09 | How did two industry outsiders upend the comic industry?Sign up for Shopify today: shopify.com/mattttStart reading Elfquest FOR FREE! Right Now! Do It!elfquest.com/reading-room/eq-oq/eq-oq01THE COMPLETE ELFQUESTThese are the beautiful collections that Dark Horse has put out. They look great on a shelf and reprint the original black and white art. Everyone should own at least the first volume.Complete Elfquest Vol 1 (The Full Original Quest) - amzn.to/3TaeVImComplete Elfquest Vol 2 (Series 2 and 3) - amzn.to/3PaAWpjComplete Elfquest Vol 3 - amzn.to/3V722SgComplete Elfquest Vol 4 - amzn.to/48PMo0xComplete Elfquest Vol 5 - amzn.to/4a44KvQComplete Elfquest Vol 6 - amzn.to/3v0XIsWComplete Elfquest Vol 7 (The Final Quest) - amzn.to/3ItSLfi Instead of Volume 7 though, I actually recommend you pick up the original trades for the Final Quest, as Sonny Strait’s colors really make Wendy’s art look like animation.Final Quest Vol 1 - amzn.to/4a6wgZXFinal Quest Vol 2 - amzn.to/4al2ssHFinal Quest Vol 3 - amzn.to/4c8bwmqFinal Quest Vol 4 - amzn.to/3wQJvzgElfquest isn’t over! Wendy and Richard have continued the story in Stargazer’s Hunt:amzn.to/3wGewG5 Everything before the final quest is available on elfquest.com/reading-roomCOMIC SHOP by Dan Georino - amzn.to/437kpbw *ART BOOKS*Line of Beauty: The Art of Wendy Pini - amzn.to/3IuJbchThe Art of Elfquest - amzn.to/3PaZX3KElfquest: The Art of the Story - amzn.to/48LfaiU(As an amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases)Full Sources & Episode Notes: pastebin.com/c8Be01S6Photo & Asset CreditsPhil Seuling Photo by Giles Desjardins en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Seuling#/media/File:Phil_Seuling_in_1974.jpgGraphic Novels In Bookstoreflickr.com/photos/morebyless/15901998441Box in Comic Shop Diagramfreepik.com/free-vector/sticker-design-with-empty-box-closed-isolated_18184239.htm#query=box%20clipart&position=1&from_view=keyword&track=ais&uuid=3058eb26-ed86-44db-b649-e4793f42afc1
The hunt for the anonymous cartoonist who transformed pop culture matttt - comic & manga history 2024-01-20 | How did Disney hide the most popular comic artist in the world?*Carl Barks Reading Guide*While all of Barks’ work has merit, the peak period is generally considered from the late 40s through the early 50s. The key volumes are linked here. The first two are currently out of print, but still available digitally. There’s no continuity, so no need to read in order anyway.Vol. 7: Lost in the Andes - amzn.to/427DEkSVol. 8: Trail of the Unicorn - amzn.to/47GQebYVol. 9: The Pixilated Parrot - amzn.to/427y6qtVol. 10: Terror of the Beagle Boys - amzn.to/48RgBwSVol. 11: A Christmas for Shacktown - amzn.to/3tQEd65Vol. 12: Only a Poor Old Man - amzn.to/48WUaGzVol. 13: Trick or Treat - amzn.to/493FC8fVol. 14: The Seven Cities of Gold - amzn.to/4239hvZOne word of warning: many of the books feature racist depictions of non-white characters, a lot of national origin based humor, and in general reflect an imperialist worldview. Not all of the stories do, of course, but they are scattered among the volumes, and Fantagraphics have chosen not to censor anything as previous editions have.Other Sources:Carl Barks Conversations - amzn.to/3O9VVZc Funnybooks - amzn.to/47Q7uM8 The Osamu Tezuka Story: A Life in Manga and Anime - amzn.to/48EQ8TzFloyd Gottfredson’s Mickey Mouse Strips: amzn.to/3U5Eqg8FULL SOURCES, REFERENCES & NOTES:pastebin.com/aUFrEsM0 CC Photo CreditsThompson photos: flickr.com/photos/alan-light/8389042903/in/photostream
The Superstar Artist Who Lost Everything (Todd McFarlane) matttt - comic & manga history 2023-12-02 | Todd McFarlane had it all. Ten years later he was bankrupt. What really happened?The World vs. Todd McFarlane by Daniel Best: amzn.to/3RmYJUN *Todd McFarlane Reading Guide*Hulk Vol 1: amzn.to/3R3kdofHulk Vol 2: amzn.to/3T2MTAu Out-of-Print Hulk Omnibus: amzn.to/3sXpYvK Amazing Spider-Man Vol 1: amzn.to/3RjFhbf Amazing Spider-Man Vol 2: amzn.to/3sRoSBF Out-of-print Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus: amzn.to/3QYOMvk Solo Spider-Man: amzn.to/3N0WOTd*Spawn Reading Guide*If you want the full Spawn history, the compendiums below are your best bet:Spawn Compendium 1: amzn.to/46v8vbCSpawn Compendium 2: amzn.to/3sTPHFaSpawn Compendium 3: amzn.to/3N5IQ2aSpawn Compendium 4: amzn.to/47W2p5oSpawn Compendium 5: amzn.to/3N6mgqeSpawn Compendium 6: amzn.to/3uzfeUB If you want to start reading modern Spawn, start here:Spawn: Vengeance (contains a 2 issue recap of the whole series): amzn.to/3SYtQXXSpawn: The Record-Breaker (includes issue 300): amzn.to/49Z4pvuSpawn: Aftermath: amzn.to/3QWnl5jSpawn: Omega: amzn.to/3SYtVLfThe trades are pretty far behind the current reading order, so from there I’d recommend single issues using this guide:comicbookreadingorders.com/other/spawn-reading-order The Spawn Figure on my Shelf: amzn.to/3T2MvBHWith custom cape: amzn.to/3GlhZeV *Todd McFarlane Art Books*Spider-Man Artist’s Edition (Oversized scans of the original art): amzn.to/3T1TdrSThe Art of Todd McFarlane: amzn.to/49RaV7v The best way to read Infinity Inc is on the DC Unlimited App: dcuniverseinfinite.comThe best way to read Coyote is to buy these copies from me.(As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases)*Notes*McFarlane’s business was a web of intertwined corporations that even he at times seemed to have trouble keeping track of. The one that went bankrupt was the entity that oversaw Spawn, and that was likely walled off from his personal finances and that of his toy business. So it is possible that McFarlane retained a good bit of personal wealth while his business went bankrupt. But he obviously isn’t very upfront about his own finances, he did claim to have spent most of his money buying baseballs, but again, this is not something I was able to verify beyond using McFarlane as the source.*Sources*The World vs. Todd McFarlane by Daniel BestThe Art of Todd McFarlane ohdannyboy.blogspot.com/search/label/todd%20mcfarlanenfb.ca/film/devil_you_know_inside_mind_of_todd_mcfarlane youtube.com/watch?v=leydL0NjFSsyoutube.com/watch?v=thW0ZG6i3e4 youtube.com/watch?v=xpI2lqEYTS4youtube.com/watch?v=tv7oET_0y24youtube.com/watch?v=g03lXK4gcWYyoutube.com/watch?v=5oVrl0mQhXAtcj.com/tcj-issue/the-comics-journal-no-152-august-1992youtube.com/watch?v=9s2xiJAREpcyoutube.com/watch?v=_e_pBffItnkyoutube.com/watch?v=pvKbRIuWFioyoutube.com/watch?v=b9Gz9KAPcHAyoutube.com/watch?v=RzHUoB4CKc0youtube.com/watch?v=SqfRt9kBXCg youtube.com/watch?v=nw8l7W_rZzEyoutube.com/watch?v=9Qc3hNtKJ1kyoutube.com/watch?v=hoMq3tGaT5Uyoutube.com/watch?v=amCR_dmw5KUyoutube.com/@DailySpawnArchive cbr.com/comic-legends-the-secret-origin-of-spider-mans-spaghetti-webbingcomicbookinvest.com/2019/11/25/a-look-at-spawns-sales comichron.com/blog/2010/07/13/june-2010-flashbacks-to-pastarchive.org/details/wizardmagazine034/page/n227/mode/2upfacebook.com/liketoddmcfarlane/posts/part-2-big-break-in-my-career-came-when-someone-diedlast-week-i-wrote-about-the-/769852979725453podcast.robliefeldcreations.com/the-secret-secret-origin-of-imagepodcast.robliefeldcreations.com/the-dc-comics-detourpodcast.robliefeldcreations.com/comic-book-feuds-todd-mcfarlane-vs-peter-davidpodcast.robliefeldcreations.com/what-is-image-comicspodcast.robliefeldcreations.com/image-comics-the-death-of-supermanpodcast.robliefeldcreations.com/todds-toys Asset Credits:Sotheby’s Photo Credit Ajay SureshNew Yorker Hotel Photo - commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NewYorker_Hotel.JPGyoutube.com/watch?v=ikMIEG2yew8 - Interview with George PerezI believe all other content used in this video falls under the remit of Fair Use, but if any content owners would like to dispute this I will not hesitate to immediately remove said content. It is not my intent to in any way infringe on anyone’s content ownership. If you find your art, images, or videos in this video and are not otherwise credited, I will be glad to include your credit, please just email the address on my “about” page.
How a dental technician became the master of modern horror matttt - comic & manga history 2023-10-21 | How this artist turns your own brain against you.*Junji Ito Reading Guide*Beginner’s Guide:Uzumaki - amzn.to/3FoVsNY If you’re just getting into Ito, Uzumaki is a great starting place. It begins as almost self-contained short stories, but they do gradually build into an ongoing narrative, so it gives you a taste of his larger narrative arcs as well.Shiver - amzn.to/48ZHfUZ I personally feel that Ito’s talents are best on display in his many short story collections, and this one is a “best of” selected by Ito himself along with commentary on each story. A must have.Tomie - amzn.to/46Rx3w3 Ito’s earliest work, Tomie is an example of Ito’s approach to some series, where stories are independent but feature recurring themes or characters.Advanced Guide:The rest of Ito’s work generally breaks down into longer works like Uzumaki, and short story collections. I haven’t read all of it, but I’ve read a lot, and nothing has ever been a letdown, so it’s really about choosing what format you like and diving in.Short Story Collections: Fragments of Horror - amzn.to/46RxZk3 Tombs - amzn.to/46Zhse5 Smashed - amzn.to/3FlGjg3 Deserter (early stories) - amzn.to/3ZYLegH Venus in the Blind Spot (includes his best story) - amzn.to/3rXuN7G The Liminal Zone - amzn.to/46AlAkOFrankenstein (Adaptation of the novel + other stories) - amzn.to/3rZNAPN Longer Works:Black Paradox - amzn.to/490n2i8 Gyo - amzn.to/3M8UIjDRemina - amzn.to/3rVz1N2 Dissolving Classroom - amzn.to/3tBoqHN Sensor - amzn.to/3tIOmB0 Interconnected Short Stories:Soichi - amzn.to/3S8nLHR Lovesickness - amzn.to/45DUgRx Other:The Art of Junji Ito - amzn.to/3FlSmKnJunji Ito’s Cat Diary (yes, a manga about his cats) - amzn.to/46TY023No Longer Human (novel adaptation) - amzn.to/491v3De*Non-Ito Comics I mention*Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud - amzn.to/3Q1LTcv This book changed my life when I read it 20 years ago and still blows my mind every time I reread it since then.Kazuo Umezu’s The Drifting Classroom (Perfect edition complete in 3 volumes)1 - amzn.to/3Qoela6 2 - amzn.to/3rVSwFc 3 - amzn.to/3QwIvYR Hideshi HinoSadly, while there ARE solid translations of Hino’s work, they are all out of print. If you work for a publisher please fix this!! Someone tweet at Viz or something. If anyone publishes them I will promote it for free.*Sources*youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=e20D5_5DhOMyoutube.com/watch?v=P7qCN8qN31A youtube.com/watch?v=wNsUIpTLJjcyoutube.com/watch?v=5nYjze3giIUweb.archive.org/web/20201102050641/animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2019-09-17/horror-manga-mastermind-junji-ito/.151216web.archive.org/web/20210730195629/grapee.jp/en/116016web.archive.org/web/20190306110918/http://vagabondedlife.tumblr.com/post/19759189727/the-junji-ito-interview-a-conversation-with-the web.archive.org/web/20160310120928/http://www.78magazine.com/issues/03-01/arts/junji.shtmlhttp://alienexplorations.blogspot.com/1979/04/the-naming-of-necronom-series.html#:~:text=As%20it%20went%2C%20Golowin%20who,found%20Lovecraft's%20work%20an%20inspiration*Credits*Nic Cage Illustration by Laura Racero: flickr.com/photos/dphuonq/3153459131
How did a broke comic shop clerk build a billion dollar empire? matttt - comic & manga history 2023-09-23 | Robert Kirkman was dead broke. Then he changed the entire entertainment industry.*Links and Reading Guide*The cheapest way to read Invincible and the Walking Dead is usually the compendiums. They are all linked here:Invincible 1: amzn.to/461obnvInvincible 2: amzn.to/44WfuJWInvincible 3: amzn.to/3LsNXZtWalking Dead 1: amzn.to/3talEsvWalking Dead 2: amzn.to/44ZZzu3Walking Dead 3: amzn.to/4516xPxWalking Dead 4: amzn.to/3RN318DIf you prefer trades and hardcovers, here are the links for those as well.Invincible TPB 1: amzn.to/48mCMvnWalking Dead TPB 1: amzn.to/48oQNIPInvincible HC 1: amzn.to/3PqhbcPWalking Dead HC 1: amzn.to/3PtC1rBIf I did my job, you now also want to read Savage Dragon. They have been collected cheaply in Black and WhiteSavage Dragon 1: amzn.to/46fljmASavage Dragon 2: amzn.to/3ELqrDgSavage Dragon 3: amzn.to/3EMibD5(10 volumes in print so far, thru issue 250)Also, Spawn: amzn.to/3LyWtGCOther Image books (probably should be its own video):Chew: amzn.to/3ZqjgtODeadly Class: amzn.to/3sUhHrREast of West: amzn.to/3Pv4FJaMonstress: amzn.to/3EOVVZgProphet: amzn.to/3RvjcqXSaga: amzn.to/45Z12CkStray Bullets: amzn.to/3t2NW8tNailbiter: amzn.to/3RqeL0tDescender: amzn.to/3PzCjh0(As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases)Sources & Further ReadingRobert Kirkman Interviews:http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/tag/Robert+Kirkmanyoutube.com/watch?v=ZW7v6SCAy1kpodcast.robliefeldcreations.com/robert-kirkmanid10t.com/podcast/episode-92-robert-kirkman (Trickery & Deceit)youtube.com/watch?v=A_h42ND4c9gyoutube.com/watch?v=oIW1luVJbWs&list=PLmpvkV8epZLxwN-Z_IHomA5c2LuIFimmQ&index=5screenrant.com/comics-like-invincible-robert-kirkman-savage-dragonpolygon.com/features/2015/3/30/8311735/the-walking-dead-invincible-outcast-fear-the-walking-dead-interview-robert-kirkmanweb.archive.org/web/20110820061442/http://www.padsandpanels.com/?p=10235youtube.com/watch?v=uubsUgShma4&pp=ygUXcm9iZXJ0IGtpcmttYW4gc2t5Ym91bmQ%3DTony Moore Interviews:youtube.com/watch?v=HMKBzZ4PXRoyoutube.com/watch?v=gV15mpx18AACharlie Adlard Interviews (most of this got cut):youtube.com/watch?v=Tn4yoUv4808youtube.com/watch?v=TUyPsGMqbJIThe Kirkman Manifesto:cbr.com/baltimore-the-bendiskirkman-debatecbr.com/year-in-review-the-kirkman-manifestohttp://wordballoon.blogspot.com/2019/06/comic-books-robert-kirkman-manifesto.html (the original manifesto video is gone, but the audio survives here)Frank Darabont:web.archive.org/web/20160303194704/http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching/posts/comic-con-interview-frank-darabont-on-amc-s-the-walking-dead TWD TV Show:hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/walking-dead-lawsuit-spills-obscene-emails-tales-greed-tvs-billion-dollar-hit-1020061Lawsuits:vice.com/en/article/ppzgg9/robert-kirkman-tony-moore-653-v17n12 hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/walking-dead-robert-kirkman-michael-anthony-moore-lawsuit-359916hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/walking-dead-creator-robert-kirkman-289308hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/walking-dead-robert-kirkman-lawsuit-373667 hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/walking-dead-lawsuit-spills-obscene-emails-tales-greed-tvs-billion-dollar-hit-1020061Photos/Image CreditsPhotos of Robert Kirkman, Todd McFarlane, and Gale Anne Hurd including thumbnail photo, are copyright Gage Skidmoreen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gale_Anne_Hurd#/media/File:Gale_Anne_Hurd_by_Gage_Skidmore_3.jpgcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Robert_Kirkman_2013_SDCC.jpgcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Robert_Kirkman_%2848410314906%29.jpgflickr.com/photos/gageskidmore/3756223947commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Todd_McFarlane_by_Gage_Skidmore_2.jpgflickr.com/photos/gageskidmore/14773743772commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Robert_Kirkman_%2835306512644%29.jpgPhotos of Robert Kirkman, Jim Valentino, Brian K Vaughn, & Ryan Ottley are copyright Luigi Novien.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Kirkman#/media/File:10.14.11RobertKirkmanByLuigiNovi1.jpgen.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:10.9.10JimValentinoByLuigiNovi1.jpgcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:8.1.19BrianKVaughanByLuigiNovi1.jpgPhoto of Cory Walker copyright Niccolò Carantien.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cory_Walker#/media/File:Cory_Walker_-_Lucca_Comics_&_Games_2018_02.jpgSpider-Man Sketch Credit: flickr.com/photos/diegopig/49797977838Wolverine Sketch Credit: flickr.com/photos/marthouli/4644309553
Why society tortured this groundbreaking comic artist matttt - comic & manga history 2023-08-19 | The genius artist everyone copied, but who lived in fear of discovery.Krazy Kat Comic Links:Gorgeous Edition of Color Sunday Strips (drool):amzn.to/3qupADLSunday Full Page Strips:Volume 1: amzn.to/3qBw8jWVolume 2: amzn.to/45fOPIVVolume 3: amzn.to/3smK81gVolume 4: amzn.to/3OY7q6BFantagraphics is in the process of reprinting this entire series with new covers and essays, but they have printed it all in the past, so if you can’t wait the used editions are floating around out there.The daily strips are harder to find, I know of this old Fantagraphics volume, but hopefully we see more printed soon: amzn.to/44o1TLi Read the full story and support Michael Tisserand’s incredible research by buying his biography of Herriman:amzn.to/3qBw8jW(As an amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases)Sources:Krazy: George Herriman: A Life in Black and White by Michael Tisserand - amzn.to/3qBw8jWI relied heavily on the essays found within the Fantagraphics Sunday collections, some of which are out of print.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/citizen-hearst-boy-collected-comicsFurther reading:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One-drop_ruleen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bert_Williams en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypodescenten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passing_(racial_identity)
How this terrible artist made MILLIONS matttt - comic & manga history 2023-07-15 | This story could be a Hollywood movie.*Reading Guide*Hawk & Dove: amzn.to/44EujAUFirst Part of New Mutants: amzn.to/3PRi0NG Second Part of New Mutants: amzn.to/46GOmR8Complete X-Force Run: amzn.to/3XOP36Z Liefeld’s Captain America: amzn.to/3XTqUMCRecent Work on Deadpool: amzn.to/3rsBluo Youngblood Appears to be out of print, so good luck finding it!McFarlane’s Run on Spider-Man as artist: amzn.to/3PX39Bw McFarlane’s Relaunched Spider-Man: amzn.to/44pXAj4Spawn! amzn.to/3JWT2sqAs an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.All of the Marvel books are also available digitally with a Marvel Unlimited subscription. *Notes & Corrections*-I have simplified enormously to try and fit 30 years in under 20 minutes. I have tried to keep everything truthful, reliably sourced, and respectful to everyone involved. But, given the scope I’m sure I have made some mistakes, so please let me know in the comments and I will include them here.-I misheard McFarlane’s quote about Liefeld, sourced from The Comics Journal interview, but I believe it has the same meaning.*Sources and Further Viewing*Hawk & Dove Controversy In Depth: bleedingcool.com/comics/rob-liefeld-vs-mike-carlin-over-hawk-dove-from-1988 Very interesting video about the full story behind *that* Captain America Picture:youtu.be/PjVrbeUvqP0(This channel also has a video about Liefeld, but I don’t watch other creators’ videos on projects I’m working on, so hopefully it’s not the same as mine!)Many of the facts were sourced from Liefeld’s very good podcast Robservations. Please check it out. Where possible I tried to fact-check from non-Liefeld sources as well.Liefeld & McFarlane VHS: youtu.be/-BbktJt48qoLifeld & Stan Lee: youtu.be/8pkOLWsIMCM Liefeld on Dennis Miller: youtu.be/qK35-QKLG1k Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous: youtu.be/TQXh6UIRVRU 2019 Interview: youtu.be/XfwtWaJ4GFA Interview with Mark Millar: youtu.be/gvptRdQpO80The Image Revolution covers much of the drama I barely got into: youtu.be/tsgJnjOYIVU Much of the drama and McFarlane Quotes are from Issue 195 of the Comics Journal in which both McFarlane and Liefeld give extended interviews. Digital archives are available from Fantagraphics with a subscription.Other Sources & Further Reading:peterdavid.net/2010/08/20/giving-credit-where-credit-is-due http://www.peterdavid.net/2010/08/23/giving-credit-where-credit-is-due-part-2cbr.com/rob-liefeld-controversial-comics-titlescbr.com/who-created-cable-marvel uncannyxmen.net/secrets-behind-the-x-men/the-new-mutants-averted-x-men-west
How a nearly blind schoolteacher invented the comic medium matttt - comic & manga history 2023-06-20 | How did one guy just come up with comic books one day? And were they any good? Let's find out...*Sources*The Complete Rodolphe Topffer in Englishamzn.to/42VLtIZThe Father of the Comic Strip by David Kunzleamzn.to/42Ue8ya(as an amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases)
How big companies keep creators poor matttt - comic & manga history 2023-06-03 | Donate to the Hero Initiative to support comic creators in need:heroinitiative.org*Further Viewing*Tom Scott's Great Video About Copyright: youtu.be/1Jwo5qc78QUFor the full story of Bob Kane vs. Bill Finger and the creation of Batman, check out Batman & Bill on Hulu*Sources*Superman by Larry Tyeohdannyboy.blogspot.com/2012/07/curse-on-superman-movie-look-back-at.html?m=1variety.com/2014/biz/news/marvel-jack-kirby-heirs-settle-dispute-over-superhero-rights-1201314563hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/marvel-suing-avengers-copyright-termination-1235020110http://rsmwriter.blogspot.com/2016/04/all-quacked-up-steve-gerber-marvel.htmlhollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/marvel-and-dcs-shut-up-money-comic-creators-go-public-over-pay-1234983043https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/instance_and_expense_test#:~:text=The%20instance%2Dand%2Dexpense%20test,be%20deemed%20made%20for%20hirecbr.com/hawkeye-david-aja-calls-out-marvel-studios-royaltiestheguardian.com/books/2021/aug/09/marvel-and-dc-face-backlash-over-pay-they-sent-a-thank-you-note-and-5000-the-movie-made-1bnhollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ghost-rider-gary-friedrich-art-auctions-292448hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/marvel-settles-lawsuit-ghost-rider-624609hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/marvels-ghost-rider-legal-victory-566170hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/marvel-suing-avengers-copyright-termination-1235020110ign.com/articles/2015/05/05/comic-creator-calls-out-dcs-obnoxious-royalty-systemreuters.com/legal/transactional/marvel-sues-comic-book-artists-over-rights-iron-man-spider-man-others-2021-09-24/#:~:text=(Reuters)%20%2D%20Marvel%20sued%20comic,Spider%2DMan%2C%20and%20Thorbleedingcool.com/comics/the-settlement-received-by-jack-kirbys-estate-from-marvel-and-disney-for-not-going-to-the-supreme-court
How did a violent indie comic become a $15,000,000,000 franchise? matttt - comic & manga history 2023-05-17 | How did a little black & white indie comic become a franchise bigger than the Avengers?Photo of Peter Laird © Luigi Novi / Wikimedia Commons**TMNT Reading Guide**Original Mirage RunThe classic collaboration. Vol 1 and 2 contain the legendary 15 issue run. Vol 3 has the solo material as well as the Return to New York trilogy, and Vols 4 and 5 is the epic City at War arc.TMNT: The Ultimate Collection Vol 1: amzn.to/3ByzhThTMNT: The Ultimate Collection Vol 2: amzn.to/3MwKaeJTMNT: The Ultimate Collection Vol 3: amzn.to/42LztKXTMNT: The Ultimate Collection Vol 4: amzn.to/42KMkgyTMNT: The Ultimate Collection Vol 5: amzn.to/3MAq43nThe Last RoninJust read it!!!amzn.to/3pRdFPBIDW TMNTEastman is back, with a team of excellent collaborators. The chronology of the issues themselves is confusing, but thankfully the collected editions put it in the right order with big numbers on the spine. A great place to start, especially if you’re not interested in older comics.Vol 1 amzn.to/3OpepWxVol 2 amzn.to/3MhoLVFVol 3 amzn.to/3pU2gyjVol 4 amzn.to/41Mrw6UVol 5 amzn.to/457n5qiTMNT Volume 2 in Color by Jim LawsonMore in the Laird vein, with some superhero vibes, worth checking out if you enjoyed City at War or plan to continue onto the Laird solo run (which is considered Volume 4).amzn.to/3WkfmRSamzn.to/3Ijbw5wamzn.to/3MAqU01Image Run aka. Volume 3 (with a new ending from 2018 from the original creators)amzn.to/3pU19i7amzn.to/3IgHv6oMirage Volume 4 by Peter LairdThis run is odd and fantastic, and resists the temptation to be told in easy, trade-paperback-friendly chunks. Sadly it’s not collected, which I assume is a licensing issue, but perhaps with enough interest IDW will put something out.Archie TMNTThe first volume of this series is just adaptations of the cartoon, but starting in volume 2 the Mirage crew takes over and does some wild stuff within the cartoon world, definitely recommended, especially if you have nostalgia for the original series. I’ll list the first few here:Vol 2 (start here): amzn.to/45bXrkkVol 3: amzn.to/3WfbqlgVol 4: amzn.to/3pSofpkVol 5: amzn.to/3OeTCEU Also, most of these are available with a comixology unlimited subscription, if you don’t mind not owning them physically.(As an amazon associate i earn from qualifying purchases)Finally, there’s tons of stuff I’ve missed, so please comment down below with comics that you think should be added. There’s so much!Further ViewingThe Toys That Made Us Season 3 Episode 1This focuses more extensively on the toy business, but has lots of great interviews as well as the full reunion of the guys.Turtle PowerThis documentary goes way in depth on the toys and cartoon, and features a ton of great interviews, check it out especially if you have nostalgia for the original era of TurtlesCartoonist KayfabeIf you are a true comic nerd you have to check out this series of interviews with Eastman & Laird about all the details of creating the original comics youtu.be/p9p9zS3YrxQ*Notes*-There are a few numbers that change with each retelling of this story so I had to make some choices. I believe the loan from Quentin Eastman was actually $1,200, but I’ve also heard $1,000 from many sources. The initial print run has been said to be 3,000 and 3,200 issues, I believe that they may have ordered 3,000 and received 3,200. The sales numbers of subsequent issues and printings tend to move around a bit, but I believe the numbers I included are directionally correct. -Matttt, is it really the successful comic of all time? The only comic that I think comes close is Amazing Fantasy 15, but even that would require a number of further issues to fully develop the world of Spider-Man, whereas TMNT #1 alone is the basis for so much of the subsequent media that I stand by that claim (until someone corrects me).*Sources*-I consider childhood lasting until the age of 35, so don’t tell me the Turtles didn’t impact your childhood.-I relied extensively on the endnotes and annotations from both Eastman and Laird in the Ultimate Collections Listed Above, as well as Laird’s blog and the letter pages from the individual issues of Volume 4. -Of course this story has been told many times, but the interviews in both The Toys that Made Us and Turtle Power were invaluabletcj.com/the-kevin-eastman-interview-part-iinverse.com/entertainment/last-ronin-tmnt-oral-historyfan.kevineastmanstudios.com/comics-interview theweek.com/captured/446321/fascinating-origin-story-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles Finally, shout out to my buddy Kevin, who told me to read Laird’s TMNT in 2002, but who I didn’t listen to because it looked really dorky. Sorry, Kevin.
The REAL Origin of Adam Warlock matttt - comic & manga history 2023-04-21 | Adam Warlock is about to appear in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, but how much do you know about his comic book origins? It’s a story that involved Ayn Rand, Jesus, the Vietnam War, and a whole bunch of people who just do not like Stan Lee.*Links to buy comics*Warlock by Jim Starlin amzn.to/3GyR0ggWarlock by Roy Thomas amzn.to/3KOG0grComplete Warlock Omnibus amzn.to/3UquOe9Lee & Kirby Fantastic Four amzn.to/43Q9eUB (As an amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases)*Sources*Strange and Stranger The World of Steve Ditkoweb.archive.org/web/20211206020825/twitter.com/KurtBusiek/status/1465214931460976642The Life and Death (and life and death) of Adam Warlock by Karen WalkerThe Art of Jim Starlin: A Life in Words and PicturesComics: Between the Panels by Steve Duin & Mike Richardsonweb.archive.org/web/20090218033757/http://www.twomorrows.com/comicbookartist/articles/02stanroy.htmlBig thanks to my friend Olivier for help on the color grade!
The Page that Changed Comics Forever matttt - comic & manga history 2023-04-07 | Comic books changed forever in 1955 when Bernard Krigstein's most famous story appeared in Impact comics #1. But a few years later he'd quit comics for good. Why did one of the most important and influential creators spend most of his life as a high school teacher? Let's find out.The story goes through Marvel, DC, and EC comics, and features cameos from Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Al Feldstein, William Gaines and many other comic legends.Thanks so much for watching! Please like, share, subscribe, all that stuff, it really does help out small channels!Buy comics by Bernard Krigstein and other EC greats!amzn.to/3GmMEZS - Messages in a Bottle, Comic Book Stories by B. Krigsteinamzn.to/3KJz0ma - Choke Gasp! The Best of 75 Years of EC Comicsamzn.to/406jRzP - The Best of EC Stories Artisan Editionamzn.to/43sKYYL - The EC Archives: The Vault of Horror Volume 2("As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)SourcesMessages in a Bottle Comic Book Stories by B. Krigstein, specifically the notes by Greg SadowskiMaster Race & Other Stories by Bernard Krigstein, introduction by Greg SadowskiStan Lee and the Rise and Fall of the American Comic Book by By Jordan Raphael, Tom SpurgeonChoke Gasp! The Best of 75 Years of EC ComicsBallbuster: Bernard Krigstein’s Life Between the Panels, New Yorker Article by Art SpiegelmanSqua Trontnytimes.com/2018/11/16/arts/master-race-comic-book-sold.htmlcbr.com/ec-comics-bernard-krigstein-crime-illustrated-quitcbr.com/bernard-krigstein-master-race-ec-comics-comics-code vulture.com/2018/04/frank-miller-talks-bernard-krigstein-dark-knight-inspiration.html
