Scott Koblish on Deadpool, Marvel & a Life in Comics | From June 22, 2022

Welcome to Mad Props. Host Chris Schnabel throws it back to June 22, 2022, when legendary comic book artist Scott Koblish joined the show to talk Deadpool, Marvel, comic book movies, his career as an artist, and a lifetime spent in the comic book industry. Chris originally met Scott at Lilac City Comic Con in Spokane, Washington, where Scott drew Chris and Mary as Deadpool. A few weeks later, Scott joined Mad Props for what became Episode 40 of the podcast. Scott dives into his years working on Deadpool and why the character gives artists and writers a level of creative freedom that characters like Superman and Spider-Man simply can't. He discusses the challenge of making comedy work in comics, his work on The Secret History of the War on Weed, and creating new characters without the restrictions that come with decades of established continuity. The conversation expands into The Boys, Umbrella Academy, X-Men, Justice League, Marvel and DC as Scott and Chris discuss how superhero storytelling has evolved beyond traditional comic books. Scott shares his perspective on comic book movies, adaptations that improve upon their source material, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and the incredible transformation of superhero entertainment from older television adaptations to the modern era. Later, Scott reflects on the late George Pérez and the enormous influence Pérez had on him both personally and professionally. He shares memories of their relationship, Pérez's impact on generations of comic creators, and what it meant to spend time with one of his heroes near the end of Pérez's life. Originally recorded June 22, 2022. Join the Discord - https://discord.gg/dYhnmwQANb Follow Scott Koblish Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottkoblish/?hl=en Follow Mad Props Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madpropspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@madpropspod X: https://www.x.com/madpropspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madpropspod Follow Chris Schnabel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisschnabel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chris.schnabel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Chris.Schnabel Mad Props is a Schnabel Studios Production CHAPTERS 00:00 – Welcome & The Story Behind This Throwback 03:00 – Scott Koblish Joins Mad Props 04:53 – Traveling the World Through Comic Conventions 13:17 – Drawing Deadpool & Why the Character Is Unbreakable 15:28 – The Secret History of the War on Weed 17:09 – The Boys, X-Men & Breaking Superhero Rules 24:10 – Comic Book TV, Movies & Adaptations 28:23 – How Superhero Movies Changed Comic Book Culture 31:04 – Comics, Mythology & Why Superheroes Endure 38:47 – How Scott Koblish Became a Comic Book Artist 47:36 – Remembering the Legendary George Pérez 56:53 – Scott's Current Projects & What's Next 59:26 – Outro