I always knew that comics started in caricatures and political/social commentary. But I never knew that in some parts of the world, it was also a boundary pusher for the visually impaired. If people are still insisting that comics are not an art form, they missing out on a lot.
It’s always funny to me that snobbish stuck up “high society” art critics can love Lichtenstein but snub their nose and pan Jack Kirby. They can praise Basquiat (who at the time was hit or miss in their eyes, right? Now that he’s dead he’s the best thing since sliced bread.) but hate Todd McFarlane. This lets me know that critic is a euphemism for “over paid hater”. You ever notice that the things that critics like are things that most people go “this is some bullshit, who really likes this? Were their parents cousins?”
@@ludotoyhunter8492 , et al, Todd McFarlane honestly deserves the hate because he is such a pretentious p r i c k, as well as has a big ego and a tiny brain.
It says something that 150 years later comic writers are still creating under pseudonyms for fear that their amazing innovative work will cripple their chances in more traditional mediums.
9:43 This sentiment is so beautiful. As someone who's interested in creating comics but insecure about my art skills, it's inspiring to hear that the father of the art form itself advocated for more people to give it a go and enjoy doodling some funny little stories. Thank you for sharing!
If it may help, know that if you have an idea to express, any style, even a modest one can reach people efficiently. In Canada and in Europe we see numerous works and authors, some very popular, with "humble skills". Even in United States, there are several successful "comic books" in varied graphic styles - far from the "cinematographic performance" of some superheroes titles -, so you can be at ease to try like you feel it and do your best... 🙂
On a simillar, encouraging note, there's One Punch Man. The art in the original webcomic was bad to say the least, but it still got popular thanks to it's story and humour, which eventually led to the remake with Yusuke Murata's art.
It's even better when you take into account the context of his circumstances, it's not a matter of "well, he invented it, of course he'll encourage it!" Quite the opposite, he only did it because that was all he could do and even then was super insecure and ashamed of it until finally coming to terms with it and being able to appreciate what he had brought into this world
Did Matttt come out of nowhere, or was he previously doing content creation elsewhere? I've been very impressed, entertained, and informed by all of the videos on this channel so far and am looking forward to more!
Exactly what I'm wondering My guess is he was working for another popular youtube channel and decided to start creating contents of his own. I subscribed to him within a minute of watching one of his videos.
The camera, sound, presentation, and editing are all very high quality, even compared to pros. If he didn't have prior experience somewhere, i'd be very surprised and impressed!
This story is genuinely touching, like, actually impactful to my life and my relationship to comics. Comics are my favorite medium by far, and the one I have always aspired to be a part of. To see that the person who "invented" the medium also dealt with a society that minimized his passion, also looked down upon his own work, also thought the medium could evoke feeling that paintings and writings couldn't, and also enjoyed fart jokes makes me genuinely super happy. I am not lying when I say I got my eyes teary a bit after watching this video. Now, more than ever, I want to pursue my dream of being a part of comics, even if it's just a small web-comic. Thanks for this awesome video!
Your passion for the medium of comics once again shines through and I'm just so happy to be here to experience your wonderful and insightful takes on a genre I know VERY little about!
Loving the channel man! Really appreciate these dives into lesser-known comics subjects. Especially discussions on the technical side of story-telling in the medium My two most recent comics rabbit-holes have been the works of Windsor McCay and Alex Toth, might make some good episodes in the future!
I don't know if you have RUclips experience elsewhere but your videos are exceptional and since your channel appeared seemingly out of nowhere you've knocked it out of the part of everything you've put out. I'm glad I subscribed after watching your first one. Also, it might be interesting to explore how comics evolved from this point to the modern comics industry and address key events like the first newspaper comic strip, the first anthology book, or the first dedicated comic publisher. Maybe some of the topics you encounter will be worth a whole video of their own.
Love how funny that is despite being 200 years old. :D Excellent story, was completely blindsided by that 11th hour twist of Goethe being the one to encourage him to print.
Thank you for this video. I never heard of Töpffer before and bought two compilation books of his "Bilderromane" inside and they are legitimately funny which I didn't expect at all. It's incredible to me how unknown the guy is, being not only a pioneer, but a really good and entertaining storyteller as well.
This is an amazing video and story. I've been reading comics since I was a kid, and have always been fascinated by the art form. As a university student, I have written on the Bayeux Tapestry and even earlier works, but this story was unknown to me until now. I've always studied comics as the art form, not the physical object of a "comic book". I am really grateful you brought Topffer to my attention, and presented his story in such an engaging way!
I find it funny (and i guess a bit sad) that caricatures are looked down upon at those times. As an aspiring comic creator and artist, caricatures and editorial cartoons were my biggest inspiration for my drawings as they are whimsical but semi realistic and detailed, a style that resonated with me since I struggle with photorealism in my drawings. But hearing the father of comics struggle yet finding acclaim and recognition with his creation gives me more hope in my creative endeavors. This is a really awesome story, and a very awesome channel 👍
Your passion for comics is truly contagious. I've never touched a comic book in my life, but your videos have got me searching around for some to read! I think I'll start with TMNT :)
I went to architecture school and by proxy got alot of art history, but this is so fascinating, please keep making videos, I think the way that you go about explaining the people behind the process is so fascinating, I look forward to every video you release, it literally makes my day
I watched all your videos and i'm impressed with the attention to detail and seriousness (albeit with humorous tones) that you tackle the subjects. Your videos are a breath of fresh air, diving into what has become a mainline industry that grew from what was considered a throwaway artform. Thanks for making these delightful videos, and i wish you well on the channel's growth. Cheers.
I've watched 3 of your videos back to back. Each one better than the previous. Your ideas for the videos are absolutely amazing, especially this one. My mind is blown away about the origins of comics. Please make more videos. I consider your videos more than edutainment but a service to humanity. Thank you.
Man, this channel is just pure Gold, thanks man! just now i'm struggling with my creative process between pop media and fine art, this information just makes me feel a lot better and more confidant. Thanks!
Even today the catering towards "realism" is much prioritized over stylized work in CG and animation. Disney Pixar tends to push realism in their animation, yet Spiderverse stood out for being different, stylized and unique. Many triple A titles goes for realistic graphics and movements yet Metroid Dread stole the show for simply being different from them. Though the efforts and precision it takes to bring out realism is impressive and commendable, it becomes stale when it's ubiquous. Art should never be monotone. Each should work to accentuate their own self in the pieces they craft. Be it good or bad, it should be unique to them (single person or a group). That's the mark of a true artist.
I’m so happy this channel exists. I’m excited to learn more about comics-a medium I’ve loved since I was a kid and which continues to be a source of joy and curiosity. thanks for the new video!
The way you explained woodengraved printing and lithography was so short and effective. Incredible work. Your videos are so professional and well done. Thank you so much for your content
your videos are absolutely amazing. I'm astounded that you don't have that many videos out but have already achieved such an amazing level of quality. Very sophisticated topics as well, I love that you are delving deep into the lesser known stories of the comics industry and spreading information about unsung artists. Great work 😁
It's been several hours since I watched this video, and I'm still thinking about it! I love comics, and this was such a cool topic. It was also cool to learn about how Töpffer printed his comics and see the handwriting of the day!
I don't normally subscribe to a channel after one video, but this video was so fascinating and well done that I'm really impressed and want to see more. Great work, matttt.... whoever you are!!
Fantástic work. Never knew about this guy. My rabbit hole suggestion: Lev Gleason, golden age comic book publisher and avowed communist. Fascinating figure.
That man woke up and casually decided to make history by being first comic creator
Comical Booklet creator technically
@@crisananca313 🤓👆
God, you really are everywhere
So this is the guy we blame
You. Again You. WHO ARE YOU.
I always knew that comics started in caricatures and political/social commentary. But I never knew that in some parts of the world, it was also a boundary pusher for the visually impaired. If people are still insisting that comics are not an art form, they missing out on a lot.
It’s always funny to me that snobbish stuck up “high society” art critics can love Lichtenstein but snub their nose and pan Jack Kirby. They can praise Basquiat (who at the time was hit or miss in their eyes, right? Now that he’s dead he’s the best thing since sliced bread.) but hate Todd McFarlane. This lets me know that critic is a euphemism for “over paid hater”. You ever notice that the things that critics like are things that most people go “this is some bullshit, who really likes this? Were their parents cousins?”
Comics are an art form... murican comics are like every murican thing, just nationalist propaganda
Let them miss out. They don’t deserve such beautiful forms of art
@@ludotoyhunter8492 , et al, Todd McFarlane honestly deserves the hate because he is such a pretentious p
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c
k, as well as has a big ego and a tiny brain.
Idiots like that mostly bleat about video games these days I think
It says something that 150 years later comic writers are still creating under pseudonyms for fear that their amazing innovative work will cripple their chances in more traditional mediums.
9:43 This sentiment is so beautiful. As someone who's interested in creating comics but insecure about my art skills, it's inspiring to hear that the father of the art form itself advocated for more people to give it a go and enjoy doodling some funny little stories. Thank you for sharing!
If it may help, know that if you have an idea to express, any style, even a modest one can reach people efficiently.
In Canada and in Europe we see numerous works and authors, some very popular, with "humble skills".
Even in United States, there are several successful "comic books" in varied graphic styles - far from the "cinematographic performance" of some superheroes titles -, so you can be at ease to try like you feel it and do your best... 🙂
On a simillar, encouraging note, there's One Punch Man. The art in the original webcomic was bad to say the least, but it still got popular thanks to it's story and humour, which eventually led to the remake with Yusuke Murata's art.
It's even better when you take into account the context of his circumstances, it's not a matter of "well, he invented it, of course he'll encourage it!" Quite the opposite, he only did it because that was all he could do and even then was super insecure and ashamed of it until finally coming to terms with it and being able to appreciate what he had brought into this world
@@Asatora That's a really inspiring and a wholesome way to put it.
People see it differently. For me.. and many people I know. I evaluated always comics by only one parameter: capture real life.
This man really makes these stories entertaining as hell
This channel has quickly become one of my current favorites. Incredible production, research, storytelling, consistency. TV level stuff here
Also, it’s really cool how comics kind of embodied “pop culture” from the start
As a Swiss and comic lover, I'm proud that a Swiss guy invented comics!
Only took me watching 3 straight videos before I realised I need to hit subscribe immediately. So good!
Did Matttt come out of nowhere, or was he previously doing content creation elsewhere? I've been very impressed, entertained, and informed by all of the videos on this channel so far and am looking forward to more!
His content slaps my wife.
10 out of 10
Would beat her again
Exactly what I'm wondering My guess is he was working for another popular youtube channel and decided to start creating contents of his own. I subscribed to him within a minute of watching one of his videos.
Im really curious about him as well, he's practically a ghost. Appeared and there's nothing you can find about him online elsewhere.
The camera, sound, presentation, and editing are all very high quality, even compared to pros.
If he didn't have prior experience somewhere, i'd be very surprised and impressed!
@@mralabbad7 not to mention the research he does on all the topics is way above most content creators, at least for his length of videos.
This story is genuinely touching, like, actually impactful to my life and my relationship to comics.
Comics are my favorite medium by far, and the one I have always aspired to be a part of. To see that the person who "invented" the medium also dealt with a society that minimized his passion, also looked down upon his own work, also thought the medium could evoke feeling that paintings and writings couldn't, and also enjoyed fart jokes makes me genuinely super happy. I am not lying when I say I got my eyes teary a bit after watching this video.
Now, more than ever, I want to pursue my dream of being a part of comics, even if it's just a small web-comic. Thanks for this awesome video!
Your passion for the medium of comics once again shines through and I'm just so happy to be here to experience your wonderful and insightful takes on a genre I know VERY little about!
I know a TON about comics and he is still hitting subjects and facts I don't know. It's super awesome :)
I laughed out loud multiple times during the reading of the comic. Truly a genius ahead of his time. I'm going to check out the full version.
Loving the channel man! Really appreciate these dives into lesser-known comics subjects. Especially discussions on the technical side of story-telling in the medium
My two most recent comics rabbit-holes have been the works of Windsor McCay and Alex Toth, might make some good episodes in the future!
Thank you! Gonna go check out these two names to continue this rabbit hole 😂
I'm glad Goethe came around before he died. That makes me really happy for some reason.
I don't know if you have RUclips experience elsewhere but your videos are exceptional and since your channel appeared seemingly out of nowhere you've knocked it out of the part of everything you've put out. I'm glad I subscribed after watching your first one. Also, it might be interesting to explore how comics evolved from this point to the modern comics industry and address key events like the first newspaper comic strip, the first anthology book, or the first dedicated comic publisher. Maybe some of the topics you encounter will be worth a whole video of their own.
Love how funny that is despite being 200 years old. :D Excellent story, was completely blindsided by that 11th hour twist of Goethe being the one to encourage him to print.
Thank you for this video. I never heard of Töpffer before and bought two compilation books of his "Bilderromane" inside and they are legitimately funny which I didn't expect at all. It's incredible to me how unknown the guy is, being not only a pioneer, but a really good and entertaining storyteller as well.
This is an amazing video and story. I've been reading comics since I was a kid, and have always been fascinated by the art form. As a university student, I have written on the Bayeux Tapestry and even earlier works, but this story was unknown to me until now. I've always studied comics as the art form, not the physical object of a "comic book". I am really grateful you brought Topffer to my attention, and presented his story in such an engaging way!
Friggin LOVE this channel
I don't even read comics, but these videos are just too good
I find it funny (and i guess a bit sad) that caricatures are looked down upon at those times. As an aspiring comic creator and artist, caricatures and editorial cartoons were my biggest inspiration for my drawings as they are whimsical but semi realistic and detailed, a style that resonated with me since I struggle with photorealism in my drawings. But hearing the father of comics struggle yet finding acclaim and recognition with his creation gives me more hope in my creative endeavors.
This is a really awesome story, and a very awesome channel 👍
It makes me happy to know that the guy who invited comics actually got properly compensated for his work,
I just learned about Topffer's work yesterday and now you released a video about him. Insane.
A very interesting and well researched documentary. Thank you very much for making it.
Your passion for comics is truly contagious. I've never touched a comic book in my life, but your videos have got me searching around for some to read! I think I'll start with TMNT :)
I went to architecture school and by proxy got alot of art history, but this is so fascinating, please keep making videos, I think the way that you go about explaining the people behind the process is so fascinating, I look forward to every video you release, it literally makes my day
I watched all your videos and i'm impressed with the attention to detail and seriousness (albeit with humorous tones) that you tackle the subjects.
Your videos are a breath of fresh air, diving into what has become a mainline industry that grew from what was considered a throwaway artform.
Thanks for making these delightful videos, and i wish you well on the channel's growth.
Cheers.
I've watched 3 of your videos back to back. Each one better than the previous.
Your ideas for the videos are absolutely amazing, especially this one.
My mind is blown away about the origins of comics.
Please make more videos. I consider your videos more than edutainment but a service to humanity.
Thank you.
I never knew ANY of this. Thank you so much for putting this together and sharing this history with us!
Such a beautiful story. Great video. And also, your beard looks great!
Love these videos! I feel like I learn so much from them
I would love to hear your review of Mike Grell's Green Arrow run
I don't know anything about comic books but this is one of the most interesting stories I've ever heard.
Göethe liked his work, I honestly can’t think of a higher praise
These videos are very good, keep up the good work!
Bro got me bawling my eyes out with a 10 minute video about a guy hundreds of years ago i never heard of who wrote comics i never read
Man, this channel is just pure Gold, thanks man! just now i'm struggling with my creative process between pop media and fine art, this information just makes me feel a lot better and more confidant. Thanks!
Another entertaining & informative video. Keep up the good work.
another great one Matttt! Can't wait for the Windsor McKay one!
Fascinating! Thank you for making this video
Yea
Thank u for video❤
I heard about the first comicbook. But I didn't know the exact information about him. It's quite interesting😌✍️🦆
Dude, thank you for your content. Looking forward to seeing more.❤
Even today the catering towards "realism" is much prioritized over stylized work in CG and animation. Disney Pixar tends to push realism in their animation, yet Spiderverse stood out for being different, stylized and unique. Many triple A titles goes for realistic graphics and movements yet Metroid Dread stole the show for simply being different from them. Though the efforts and precision it takes to bring out realism is impressive and commendable, it becomes stale when it's ubiquous. Art should never be monotone. Each should work to accentuate their own self in the pieces they craft. Be it good or bad, it should be unique to them (single person or a group). That's the mark of a true artist.
I’m so happy this channel exists. I’m excited to learn more about comics-a medium I’ve loved since I was a kid and which continues to be a source of joy and curiosity. thanks for the new video!
Thank you for bringing all this to our attention.
Great video.
Great channel and content.
Now that’s amazing. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks you so much for this documentary.
This is fascinating. I really enjoyed it. Thank you!
Another banger! Thanks for introducing me to new things every week :D
This was absolutely fascinating. Thank you for bringing this innovator to my attention.
Excellent video, thank you!
Dude, your videos are of a whole nother level... ... Respect
Love it. Thanks for the knowledge
This story deserves to told on the big screen
This is one of my favorite RUclips videos ive ever watched.
Thank you. This was awesome!
Love your content , I always learn something new .
The way you explained woodengraved printing and lithography was so short and effective. Incredible work. Your videos are so professional and well done. Thank you so much for your content
your videos are absolutely amazing. I'm astounded that you don't have that many videos out but have already achieved such an amazing level of quality. Very sophisticated topics as well, I love that you are delving deep into the lesser known stories of the comics industry and spreading information about unsung artists. Great work 😁
Very glad I found this channel.
this channel is so great, really I can't stop watching
Very interesting stuff. Excellent video, matttt.
best comics youtube channel, keep the good work!
Great little visual essay! Thanks!!
Thanks for introducing me to this comic history. Great job.
What an awesome video and history lesson.
Awesome work!
Great video. I just watched every video. Very exciting delivery and good writing and editing, makes everyone want to read something new. Keep it up!
What an interesting story!! Thank you for sharing it!!
These are the types of content I love. Keep making more!
It's been several hours since I watched this video, and I'm still thinking about it! I love comics, and this was such a cool topic. It was also cool to learn about how Töpffer printed his comics and see the handwriting of the day!
You are my favorite comic book history RUclipsr. Your editing and storytelling is fantastic
Just finished watching all the videos on this channel and they are amazing!!! Easiest sub of my life!
The content you create is so great. Thanks for the work. A pure gem on this platform
Love the videos , just subscribed
You made something I didn't think I'd find interesting, interesting. Good Job keep up the good work! Again you knocked it out of the park.
Can't wait for your next video. Your TMNT video inspired me to buy Last Ronin and can't wait to dig into it over the weekend
Really interesting!!! Thanks for your videos. I'm learning so mucho about this media!!
This is an awesome story! Keep up the awesome content! This channel has quickly become my new favorite channel!
That fainting dog gave me a good chuckle. I might have to get a copy of his works.
I don't normally subscribe to a channel after one video, but this video was so fascinating and well done that I'm really impressed and want to see more. Great work, matttt.... whoever you are!!
Absolutely brilliant! Thanks for shedding a light on the origins of comics
Just amazing!!!
Amazing work
Keep it up 👍
Loving these videos
TY so much. Appreciate the History lesson & they way U gave it.
Many Blessings My Friend 🙏
This is a great video and a great channel in general! Really glad to have come across your work so early on!
Talking about learning something new a day! Thanks for making and sharing this video!
Thanks for all your stuff
Fantástic work. Never knew about this guy.
My rabbit hole suggestion: Lev Gleason, golden age comic book publisher and avowed communist. Fascinating figure.
I write a monthly column on comics for a European magazine, but I’ve never had the guts to tackle Töpffer. This video has inspired me, so thank you!
MATT THIS IS AMAZING! Just found your channel and I’m loving it! Keep up the great work!
Never knew the origins of comicbooks before this video, I hope this video enlightens a lot of folks!
Great comic historian we have here! Thanks for sharing a brief glimplse into de history of Rodolphe Topffer, the father of western comic book format.
Holy crap, dude. You have a natural gift for finding and telling motivational stories. +1 subscriber my man
Sweet Jesus, this left me speechless. What to start commenting on. Thank you for bringing this channel into existence.
This was awesome, Matt! I had no idea about this story and I absolutely loved it :)
You make some of the best videos I've ever watched, please keep it up!
Really interesting video as usual!
Another excellent video!
Bro ur quality is gold. Keep making them.
so happy I found your channel :) binged your videos and activated the bell in hope for more