Robert Kirkman on Self-Publishing and Pitching to Image ComicTropes 2026-09-20 | Robert Kirkman on Self-Publishing and Pitching to Image
The Best Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Battle You Cant Read ComicTropes 2023-08-13 | ►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member: /@comictropes ►Donate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: /@prosandconslive The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic by Eastman and Laird went through a 2 and a half year long period with guest artists. The Guest Era was interesting but uneven. Nevertheless, there were some gems including Rick Veitch's River trilogy. It was an early example of the TMNT going up against an evil mutant. And you will have a very hard time finding this comic to read.
The Genius Sports Manga: Slam Dunk by Takehiko Inoue ComicTropes 2023-07-31 | ►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/join►Donate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLive►Buy Slam Dunk: https://a.co/d/4Wohve3Slam Dunk was a sports manga that ran from 1990 through 1996 in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump. Artist and writer Takehiko Inoue was told basketball wasn't popular in Japan but he was passionate about the sport and he overcame the odds to build his story into an unlikely hit. This video explores what Takehiko Inoue did with pacing and character growth to create what I argue is the best sports comic.
Comics Without Panels ComicTropes 2023-07-26 | ►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/join►Donate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLiveThis short looks at a new volume available through Passenger Press, collecting several Shakespeare adaptations by Italian comics artist Gianni De Luca who had an innovative way of showing movement without panels.
Hotshot Comics Pre-Sold Graded Comics Two Years Ago - Still Undelivered! Beware this Scam? ComicTropes 2023-07-16 | ►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/join►Donate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLive►More details on the allegations against Hotshot Comics/Asheville Comics/Douglas Cegelis:Bronze Age Nerd: @BronzeAgeNerd Collecting Weekly: @CollectingWeekly This episode is a conversation about an alleged scam going on with the business Hotshot Comics (AKA Asheville Comics) in which dozens of customers say they have submitted comics to be graded by the CGC, and pre-ordered CGC-graded comics, and have been given the run-around for 2 years. The goal here is to boost awareness on how to potentially protect yourself.
Cybersix: The Best Comic and Cartoon You May Not Know ComicTropes 2023-07-09 | ►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/join►Donate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLive►Cybersix subreddit which features translations by Zannen, Pharmadan, and MagentaHamster: reddit.com/r/CybersixCybersix was a comic book by Argentine artist Carlos Meglia and writer Carlos Trillo. It ran in an Italy throughout the 1990s and was translated into French and Spanish. It was noticed by English speakers when a Canadian animation studio teamed up with a Japanese animation studio to adapt it into a cartoon. This episode discusses the comic book, the creators, the adaptations, and the lawsuits involving Cybersix.
Marvels Musical Failure: Nightcat! ComicTropes 2023-06-19 | ►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/join►Donate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLive►Listen to the Nightcat album: youtube.com/watch?v=JT70-hwYwgQ&t=249sIn 1991, Marvel Comics teamed up with Casablanca Records to produce an album and a comic book featuring their new creation: Nightcat. It was a rushed project and it failed to gain attention. The album did not chart and the comic did not sell. This episode has a fun time breaking down the absurd story.
New Transformers Comics! Wolverine vs Predator! Marvel Relaunches Ultimate Universe! Birds of Prey! ComicTropes 2023-06-13 | Support this show on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes Welcome to The Weekly Spinner Rack where I review some of the comics of the past week and break down the biggest comic book news of the week. This week we'll talk about the all sorts of announced new comics, from Wolverine vs Predator to DC's new Birds of Prey team. Marvel is relaunching the Ultimate Universe fresh, we know who will publish the Transformers and GI Joe comics, and there's more comics news and reviews. Comics being reviewed this week will include Zdarsky's Batman, North's Fantastic Four, Snyder and Daniel's Nocterra, and more. Send in comics: Comic Tropes PO Box 5834 Kent, WA 98064
This Controversial Death in Spider-Man WORKED ComicTropes 2023-06-04 | ►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/join►Donate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLiveDan Slott wrote The Superior Spider-Man arc for Marvel Comics between 2012 and 2014. At the time, it was controversial and received a lot of angry fan letters and poor reviews. But over time, it won people over. In this video, I argue that it was a great story that highlighted the most important aspects of Spider-Man in a new light.
The Disturbing History of the Beloved European Comic, Tintin ComicTropes 2023-05-21 | ►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/join►Donate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLiveThe Adventures of Tintin, by Hergé, is one of the most popular and enduring comics (bande dessinée) artists of the 20th century. From his ligne claire art style to the mix of adventure and humor, Tintin proves enduringly popular. But his creator, Hergé, also had a disturbing personal history during World War II.
Storytime: Lost Media Comics ComicTropes 2023-05-14 | ►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/join►Donate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLiveOops, I was working on a new episode of Comic Tropes and the audio didn't come out right. I'll have to re-record. That made me think of lost media. I talk about stuff from Little Nemo in Slumberland to Justice League vs Avengers to DC vs Marvel to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. All stories that have at one time been lost or are still lost. And then I talk about a movie I made in college that got lost.
Why Would They Name this Comic Dick Cole? ComicTropes 2023-05-01 | ►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/join►Donate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLiveGolden Age comic books can be a grab bag of genres and quality but Dick Cole adds something unique to the mix: some bizarre innuendo. Dick Cole was a military cadet who got into adventures like sports competitions and mysteries with gangsters. And every once in a while something stranger, like battling a dinosaur. But what was up with his name?
Greatest Superhero Glow Ups ComicTropes 2023-04-23 | ►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/join►Donate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLiveSuperheroes, especially those from Marvel and DC, have a history of having an iconic, definitive outfit. But sometimes that look gets redesigned to change with the times or for an in-story reason. This episode takes a look at some of the best changes in a superhero design from Storm to Spider-Man to Nightwing, and many more.
The Mutants, Monsters, and Mademoiselles of Arthur Adams ComicTropes 2023-04-09 | ►Get my limited Vampirella cover and rare add-ons: indiegogo.com/project/preview/e3630d76#►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/join►Donate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLiveArthur Adams has been producing delicate, detailed, action-packed and sexy comic book pages since the 1980s. This episode breaks down the evolution of his artwork and the techniques he uses to create his recognizable artwork. From Longshot to Godzilla to Monkeyman and O'Brien to Jonni Future, Arthur Adams has influenced many.
My Health and My Comic ComicTropes 2023-04-08 | Get my Vampirella variant cover here: indiegogo.com/projects/comic-tropes-first-comic-project# I'm doing an impromptu livestream to draw, chat about what's been up with me, and plug my comic.
The Spider-Man Musical: A Fun Failure! ComicTropes 2023-03-19 | ►Get my limited Vampirella cover and rare add-ons: indiegogo.com/project/preview/e3630d76#►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/join►Donate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLive►Turn Off the Dark Archives: youtube.com/@turnoffthedarkarchives3257Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark was a big-budget Broadway musical that ran from 2011 through 2014. Plagued with injuries, clashing egos, a sky-high budget, and script problems, it was also kinda fun. A disastrous failure for its investors, campy, not very accurate to the comics. But still pretty enjoyable. This video takes a look at Turn Off the Dark's history and shares my opinions, since I got to see it in person in 2013.
The La Pieta Homage Throughout Comics History ComicTropes 2023-03-03 | I have a limited Vampirella cover I illustrated: indiegogo.com/projects/comic-tropes-first-comic-project/x/3427324I homaged the famous La Pieta statue by Michelangelo as well as versions by John Byrne and George Perez. This live video discusses the history of La Pieta throughout comic books and has a live drawing to give away a Vampirella statue. It originally was livestreamed, now archived.
Gorgeous! Barry Windsor-Smiths Flawless Wolverine Comic ComicTropes 2023-02-27 | ►Get my limited Vampirella cover and rare add-ons: indiegogo.com/project/preview/e3630d76#►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/join►Donate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLiveBarry Windsor-Smith is an auteur - a storyteller who writes, pencils, inks, colors, and letters his own comics. This episode follows his work history from unofficial Marvel pinups, to Conan to Weapon X to Monsters. It breaks down what makes his work unique paying close attention to Weapon X in particular, daring to show us a glimpse into Wolverine's origins at the height of his popularity.
Understanding Kang the Conqueror ComicTropes 2023-02-19 | ►Get my Vampirella cover and rare add-ons: indiegogo.com/project/preview/e3630d76#►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/join►Donate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLiveKang the Conqueror is a major Marvel Comics supervillain who recently made his live action debut in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. This episode discusses Kang's history, his retcons, and the important appearances by the writers and artists who have built the character.
How to Get my Vampirella Cover from Dynamite ComicTropes 2023-02-13 | Buy my Vampirella cover here: indiegogo.com/projects/comic-tropes-first-comic-project/x/3427324#
The Press Guardian: A Lost Golden Age Superhero ComicTropes 2023-02-12 | Sign up to hear about my Vampirella cover with Dynamite: indiegogo.com/projects/comic-tropes-first-comic-project/coming_soonThanks to my guest, HoodedCobraCommander788: youtube.com/@HCC788►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/join►Donate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLiveIn 1940, MLJ Comics launched Pep Comics, an anthology with superheroes like The Shield and The Comet. Eventually, MLJ turned into Archie Comics. But we're here to talk about a forgotten hero, the Press Guardian, a superhero with an overly specific duty to protect his father's newspaper.
Thunderbolts has the Best Twist in Comics ComicTropes 2023-01-29 | Thanks to Scopely for sponsoring this video - Download Star Trek Fleet Command on iOS & Android and battle in the Star Trek universe here: pixly.go2cloud.org/SH3dB►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/join►Donate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLiveThunderbolts is a bit of an underrated mid to late 90s Marvel comic by Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley. It involves twists, turns, betrayals, and constantly shifting team dynamics which all starts with a fantastic story twist at the end of issue 1. This episode talks about what's so special about this run.
The Story Behind the Creation of Guardians of the Galaxy (and the Sad Aftermath) ComicTropes 2023-01-22 | Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Dynamite. To find their comics, including Gargoyles and Darkwing Duck, you can use the Comic Shop Locator: comicshoplocator.comYou can also check out Dynamite directly at: dynamite.com/htmlfiles►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/join►Donate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLiveThe Guardians of the Galaxy was a massive hit movie in 2014 but it didn't come out of nowhere. This episode discusses the writers and editors that formed the characters and settings that were eventually used to make the movie, including the work of Jim Starlin, Keith Giffen, Andy Schmidt, Bill Rosemann, Dan Abnett, and Andy Lanning. But what happened to them once the movie was being made?70s music by Dar Golanyoutube.com/@DarGolan
Strange Real Life Inventions by Comic Book Creators ComicTropes 2023-01-01 | ►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/join►Donate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLiveThis episode of Comic Tropes takes a look at comic book history to point out actual things invented by comic book writers and artists before scientists brought them into the real world. From ankle monitors to chess boxing, lie detectors to raising sunken ships, this is the bizarre history.
What Were the Best Comics of 2022? ComicTropes 2022-12-25 | ►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/join►Donate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLiveThere were so many amazing comic books (and manga, and bande desinee and webtoons, etc.) that came out in 2022. This is Comic Tropes' top 10 list for the year, as well as honorable mentions and recommendations. What made the list? The Flash? The Good Asian? Berserk? Spy x Family? Fantastic Four: Full Circle? Superman? Saga? Ninja Turtles? Only one way to find out.Number animations by youtube.com/@GreenScreenBrasil
The Tragic Rise and Fall of Penthouse Comix ComicTropes 2022-12-07 | ►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/join►Donate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLivePenthouse Comix was one of over 20 publishers crowding the early 1990s comic book store shelves. But they were different. They were paying the highest page rates and could grab the top artists. So how did it all fall apart so fast? That's what this episode looks at, focusing on the man who put the comics together originally, George Caragonne.Background Video by recentlydecent: youtube.com/recentlydecent
Did DCs New 52 Fail? ComicTropes 2022-11-23 | Image of Jim Lee and Geoff Johns at 7:56 by Luigi Novi.►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/joinDonate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLive►Polygon's oral history of the New 52: polygon.com/comics/22679756/dc-comics-reboot-new-52-writers-oral-history►Multiversity's New 52 Interviews: http://www.multiversitycomics.com/tag/520-weeksIn 2011, DC Comics rebooted their comic books with a line-wide initiative they branded as The New 52. Five years later, they undid it all. This video discusses why the initiative took place and why it did not work, looking at the key people involved: Diane Nelson, Dan DiDio, Jim Lee, Geoff Johns and more.
Black Adam: How Accurate is It to the Comics? ComicTropes 2022-11-13 | ►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/joinDonate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLiveBlack Adam is the latest DC Comics superhero movie and the latest big budget action film by The Rock. But how accurate is it to the comic books? This episode looks at plot, supporting characters, places and things, and Black Adam himself to point out the specific areas it drew from the comic books like Captain Marvel and JSA.
Scott Snyder: Navigating DCs New 52 and Creator Owned Work ComicTropes 2022-11-06 | ►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/joinDonate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLive►Take Scott Snyder's Classes on Comics Writing: bestjackettpress.substack.comScott Snyder is a writer who has had an acclaimed run on Batman and has also created a number of his own comics: Nocterra, We Have Demons, Dark Spaces: Wildfire, and Night of the Ghoul to name a few. In this interview, Scott discusses his work habits, his approach to characters, why he likes horror, and more. Snyder shares what it was like to work for DC during their chaotic New 52 era as well as how he got Stephen King to write a comic book.Chapters:0:00:00 Intro0:01:07 Scott's Intro to Comics0:06:24 Comic Con Experience0:09:52 Getting Stephen King into Comics0:15:45 New 52 Chaos0:32:55 New Big Ideas for Superhero Comics0:41:53 Scott's Typical Work Day0:49:04 Arguments with DC1:02:13 Scott's Interest in Horror1:14:57 The Fun in Teaching1:19:22 Upcoming Comics
Beware the Teen Plague! Black Hole by Charles Burns is Great Body Horror ComicTropes 2022-10-23 | ►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/joinDonate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLive►Buy Black Hole on Amazon: amazon.com/Black-Hole-Pantheon-Graphic-Library/dp/0375714723?crid=9GLQLNV0I6YL&keywords=black+hole&qid=1666507186&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI0Ljc2IiwicXNhIjoiNC4zMyIsInFzcCI6IjMuMTkifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=black+hole%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-3&linkCode=sl1&tag=comictropes-20&linkId=d0054941ef12547e7b26d34fda98bd7e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlBlack Hole by Charles Burns is an epic story about a teen plague going around that mutates you. The book acts as a metaphor for navigating adolescence and becoming an adult. It's also very scary.
The Best Dracula Artist: Gene Colan ComicTropes 2022-10-17 | ►►Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropes►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/joinDonate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropes►Check out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLive►Buy Tomb of Dracula Artist Edition: amzn.to/3TpCnAaGene Colan had a unique art style in comics, heavy on shading and lots of shadows. He worked from the end of the Golden Age all the way up into the 2000s, winning an Eisner as late as 2009. This episode delves into his history and techniques with a focus on his excellent horror work on the hit Marvel title Tomb of Dracula.
The Stupidest Comic Yet: Nightmare and Sleepy ComicTropes 2022-10-02 | Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropesSupport this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/joinDonate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropesCheck out my weekly live show: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLiveToday is a look at a goofy Golden Age superhero called Nightmare and Sleepy. It starts with a cool costume and interesting job, a professional wrestler. But it quickly devolved into repetitive fights, a more generic costume and eventually a total reboot.
Usagi Yojimbo: A Brilliant Introduction to Japanese History and Mythology ComicTropes 2022-09-25 | Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropesSupport this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/joinDonate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropesUsagi Yojimbo by Stan Sakai has been running for over 35 years but is still a very easy comic to pick up because of its episodic nature and willingness to jump back and forth through the main character's life. Usagi Yojimbo is strongly based off of real life samurai Miyamoto Musashi and tells stories about Edo-period Japan, samurai, culture, food, history, and mythology. This video talks about what makes it so special and why it's won so many awards (ten Eisners) by looking at an important story arc: The Grasscutter Saga.
My Comics Failure ComicTropes 2022-09-18 | Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropesSupport this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/joinDonate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropesIn this special episode, I talk about a time I failed to make a comic and how it all fell apart. I explain the mistakes that were made and what I believe it takes for people to be successful in any creative endeavor.
Motion in Comics: From Winsor McCay to Gianni De Luca to Bruno Redondo ComicTropes 2022-09-11 | Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropesSupport this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/joinDonate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropesThis episode looks at the different ways comic books can display motion including methods like speed lines, polyptychs, reduplication, and the De Luca Effect. It includes examples from Scott McCloud, Winsor McCay, Frank King, Joe Shuster, Bernie Krigstein, Gene Colan, Ross Andru, Gianni De Luca, Frank Quitely, Javier Pulido, and Bruno Redondo.Bernie Krigstein episode: youtu.be/UvLKrhKcJ9IFrank Quitely episode: youtu.be/UfZ__jOAUtQ
Marvels Disastrous Power Pack TV Pilot ComicTropes 2022-09-04 | Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropesSupport this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/joinDonate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropesPower Pack was a successful new comic that ran from 1984 through 1990 at Marvel. It was about 4 pre-teen brothers and sisters gifted super powers and how they tried to do the right thing with them, which was tough because of how young they were. The comic dealt with issues of the time but then Marvel made a super-cheap live action TV version. It did not work.
The Evolution of John Romita, Jr.s Art Style ComicTropes 2022-08-28 | Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropesSupport this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/joinDonate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropesBuy The Romita Legacy: amzn.to/3Q3Khx6John Romita, Jr. is the son of a famous artist who has forged his own path in comics. This video charts his career with an eye to the changes in his art style and a look at both what he does well, and what criticisms he draws from readers.
How She-Hulk Went from a Knockoff to a Superstar ComicTropes 2022-08-15 | Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropesSupport this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/joinDonate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropesShe-Hulk started her publication history as a derivative character of the Hulk. This episode tracks the history of Marvel's superhero across three important runs and how the character evolved into a unique and beloved character. From Stan Lee and John Buscema's quick idea to John Byrne's comedic take and Dan Slott's refined workplace sitcom approach, She-Hulk took a long road to get to where she is today.
Lost Media: Marvels Young Astronaut Comic ComicTropes 2022-08-07 | Support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropesSupport this channel by becoming a YouTube member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/joinDonate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropesIn the mid-1980s, Marvel partnered with a new organization designed to interest America's youth in math and science through space exploration. Marvel helped the Young Astronauts Council license themselves with partners like Pepsi and McDonald's as well as developed a comic book and cartoon show. This episode shares the few remaining pieces of the canceled project that led to a lawsuit between the two organizations.
Sandman: Why is it So Good? ComicTropes 2022-08-03 | Support the channel: patreon.com/ComicTropesJoin this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/joinDonate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropesCheck out my second channel for weekly reviews and news: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLiveThe Sandman is a critically acclaimed and much beloved comic book. Written by Neil Gaiman from 1989 through 1996 across 75 issues and with interesting artists including Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, Charles Vess, and many more, it helped DC Comics establish its successful Vertigo line. But why is the comic so loved and respected? This video analyzes Neil Gaiman's writing techniques used within issue #19 of Sandman, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," to break down what he does that's special.
Comics Schlock King: From Plagiarism to Pistol Whippings ComicTropes 2022-07-24 | Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropesJoin the channel:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/joinDonate a one-time tip: ko-fi.comWatch my weekly liveshow of reviews and comics news: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLiveMyron Fass had a wild career in comics. He got his start as a horror artist in the years just before the comics code ended all that. Then he transitioned to becoming a publisher. He was known for producing the most lurid, tasteless, and tacky magazines out there. He'd cover UFOs, celebrity tabloid fodder, and some horror comics magazines. He also ruffled the feathers of both DC and Marvel Comics by creating a new Captain Marvel comic. He reused existing art. He fist fought his business partner at the office. This is his story.
The Silliest Silver Age Comic? The Atom vs. Cheese and Wigs! ComicTropes 2022-07-17 | Check out my second channel, Pros and Cons: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLiveSupport this show: patreon.com/ComicTropesJoin this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/joinDonate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropesThe Silver Age of comics was great for the industry financially, as superheroes had a rebirth in popularity. But it was also a very silly era, with the new Comics Code Authority restrictions. Today, we're going to look at one of the silliest Silver Age stories, an issue of The Atom by writer Gardner Fox and artist Gil Kane. It involves the shrinking superhero battling a gang with members that attack with gimmicks like stinky cheese and exploding wigs. Enjoy.Special thanks to viewer Adam Frasher for pointing this comic out to me.
Jason Aarons Thor Run: New Ideas for Old Characters ComicTropes 2022-07-10 | Support Comic Tropes on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropesor become a Channel Member:youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg/joinDonate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropesOne of the best runs on Thor was writer Jason Aaron's 7-year long run writing for the title. Aaron introduced Gorr, the God Butcher, the new female Mighty Thor, and wrote all sorts of cool adventures. Many of those ideas ended up being adapted into the MCU movie Thor: Love and Thunder. This video takes a look at what makes Aaron unique as a writer, specifically analyzing the first 11 issues of his run, paired with artist Esad Ribic.
Kingdom Come Analyzed ComicTropes 2022-07-03 | Click on the links below to get 65% off your first pair of glasses at GlassesUSA.com 👇🏽glassesusa.me/ComicTropes_GlassesUSAMuse Jojo: glassesusa.me/ComicTropes_MuseJojoMuse Kentucky: glassesusa.me/ComicTropes_MuseKentuckyOttoto Rigoberto: glassesusa.me/ComicTropes_OttotoRigobertoEyeglasses: glassesusa.me/ComicTropes_EyeglassesSunglasses: glassesusa.me/ComicTropes_SunglassesSupport Comic Tropes: patreon.com/ComicTropesDonate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropesKingdom Come is one of DC's great miniseries, a four-issue epic about the next generation of superheroes and the nature of heroism. This video analyzes what Alex Ross' hyper-realistic painted artwork brought to the comic, artistically and thematically. It also digs into some of the religious iconography and references to the Book of Revelation that writer Mark Waid included.
Marvel and DC Almost Lost Everything ComicTropes 2022-06-26 | Support the show: patreon.com/ComicTropesDonate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/ComicTropesMy 2nd channel, Pros and Cons: youtube.com/c/ProsAndConsLiveThese days superhero movies, toys and clothes are everywhere. Marvel and DC license their characters like Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, Wolverine and others in a lot of financially beneficial ways. But there have been times when each company was ready to sell their characters for very little. It would have changed the comics world in massive ways if it happened. These are those stories.
Mike Allreds Exciting Evolution as an Artist ComicTropes 2022-06-14 | Support Comic Tropes on Patreon: patreon.com/ComicTropesDonate a one-time tip: ko-fi.com/comictropesMike Allred is well known for his creator owned title, Madman, as well as popular runs on books like X-Statix and Silver Surfer. This episode charts the early years of Allred's work in comics as he evolved as both a writer and artist very quickly, alongside his wife Laura Allred who has served as his colorist and occasionally, letterer. From books like Dead Air, Graphique Musique, Creatures of the Id, and Grafik Muzik to Madman and across publishers like Slave Labor Graphics, Caliber Comics, Tundra, Dark Horse Comics, Image Comics and AAA Pop, this is the fascinating journey of an artist who wears his 60s influences on his sleeve.
Larry Hama: Fighting Writers to Get His Comics Made ComicTropes 2022-06-05 | Support Comic Tropes: patreon.com/Comic TropesLarry Hama's Facebook page: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063625144508Larry Hama has been a penciler, an inker, an editor, and a cartoonist with a word processor. He's been trained by the greats: Bernie Krigstein, Wally Wood, Neal Adams. This interview discusses how he got into school, what he learned apprenticing, and how he had to fight to get his opportunities. We go into the unique challenges of writing G.I. Joe and how Mr. Hama approaches character over plot.Chapters:0:00:00 Introduction0:00:57 Being taught by Bernie Krigstein0:07:49 Working for Wally Wood0:10:52 Wally Wood working for Milton Caniff and inking techniques0:15:03 Continuity Comics and French comics0:17:30 Missing art from Marvel0:20:05 Meeting Neal Adams0:23:12 How Neal and Wally taught0:24:00 Back stabbing writers0:28:24 Larry's approach to editing0:32:26 Watching out for your people0:34:14 How DC Comics lost Bucky O'Hare0:37:23 Discovering Michael Golden0:42:30 Why Larry doesn't call himself an artist0:43:54 Writing GI Joe around the animated TV ads0:47:23 Make the story fit the cover and pacing0:49:50 Character over plot0:53:06 How Larry influence cover design0:56:57 Eliminating thought balloons0:59:28 Basing characters on real people1:02:04 GI Joe characterization in comics vs cartoon
Why Do Gorillas Sell Comic Books? ComicTropes 2022-05-29 | Support the show: patreon.com/ComicTropesWatch my weekly show on my second channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_YkKvnF9DDlXFk40u7P2SAGorillas on comic book covers. It's an actual comic trope. Today we look at when and why this became popular with the history of gorillas on and in comics. There are plenty of them out there to talk about including Gorilla Grodd, Titano, Monsieur Mallah, the Ultra-Humanite and many more. Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash and various sci-fi comics all feature some bonkers gorilla covers so let's take a look.
Neal Adams: Superstar Artist and Human Being ComicTropes 2022-05-22 | Support Comic Tropes: patreon.com/ComicTropesWatch my weekly comics reviews: youtube.com/channel/UC_YkKvnF9DDlXFk40u7P2SARemembering Neal Adams, this video takes a look at three aspects of his life and career: how he became a superstar artist, how Neal helped the next generation of artists, and how Neal fought for the rights of the previous generation of artists. This looks at his work from Archie to DC Comics. His newspaper and ad agency work. The important things he did with Green Lantern/Green Arrow and Batman. But also what he did with Continuity Associates/Continuity Comics. We also discuss what Neal Adams did to help Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster and Captain America creator Jack Kirby.
A Candid Interview with Exciting Comics Artist Daniel Warren Johnson ComicTropes 2022-05-15 | Support Comic Tropes: patreon.com/ComicTropesMy episode showing Daniel Warren Johnson’s art and techniques: youtu.be/fG8I5ofe4RgDaniel Warren Johnson has written and illustrated Beta Ray Bill, Wonder Woman: Dead Earth, Murder Falcon, and Extremity. His upcoming books include Do a Powerbomb! through Image Comics and Jurassic League with DC Comics. This interview digs deep into career decisions, the brushes and pens Daniel likes to use, and his approach to writing and collaboration. We also discuss how to react to criticism, awkward convention stories, and influences from Manga to modern American creators.
Friday the 13th Impromptu Livestream - Jason Voorhees ComicTropes 2022-05-13 | Inking Jason Voorhees and chatting live with folks for Friday the 13th!
