Comic Tropes
@comictropes.bsky.social
I make some YouTube shows about comic book artists’ and writers’ techniques and history.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg
Today at 5pm pacific, I'll chat about news like that AI "leaked" X-Men image, the Superman auction, reviews of new books like Batman/Deadpool and lots more.
www.youtube.com/live/hSlvjz0...
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How Much Did the Superman at Auction REALLY Go For? The Fake X-Men Photo Leak for Avengers Doomsday!
YouTube video by Comic Tropes After Dark
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November 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Today at 5pm pacific, I'll chat about news like that AI "leaked" X-Men image, the Superman auction, reviews of new books like Batman/Deadpool and lots more.
www.youtube.com/live/hSlvjz0...
www.youtube.com/live/hSlvjz0...
I’m battling massive depression and kind of hate life BUT I’m powering through it. I recorded two episodes of Comic Tropes today. Keep reading comics.
November 22, 2025 at 8:39 AM
I’m battling massive depression and kind of hate life BUT I’m powering through it. I recorded two episodes of Comic Tropes today. Keep reading comics.
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It’s Friday! Comic Book Cool Down art live stream day!
See you at 7pm (Pacific) for some relaxing comics art and chat!
www.youtube.com/live/6j1LttY...
See you at 7pm (Pacific) for some relaxing comics art and chat!
www.youtube.com/live/6j1LttY...
The Comic Book Cool Down
It's Friday! The work week is done and now we can make a little bit of art just for fun!
Tyler Crook is a comic book writer & artist. His current project is The Lonesome Hunters published by Dark Hor...
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November 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM
It’s Friday! Comic Book Cool Down art live stream day!
See you at 7pm (Pacific) for some relaxing comics art and chat!
www.youtube.com/live/6j1LttY...
See you at 7pm (Pacific) for some relaxing comics art and chat!
www.youtube.com/live/6j1LttY...
There's some fun and funny comics news to riff on later today, and a lot of interesting new comics to discuss. Youngblood, Transformers, Beneath the Trees, Blood & Thunder. See you in a couple hours.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaVX...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaVX...
V for Vendetta TV Series in the Works! French Comics Festival's Future in Doubt! Surprise Marvel/DC!
YouTube video by Comic Tropes After Dark
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November 17, 2025 at 10:55 PM
There's some fun and funny comics news to riff on later today, and a lot of interesting new comics to discuss. Youngblood, Transformers, Beneath the Trees, Blood & Thunder. See you in a couple hours.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaVX...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaVX...
Every night I have insomnia and think about how unhappy I am most of the time. It sucks. Sometimes I’d rather not exist than feel this way. But I try to remind myself it’s a little better in the morning.
November 17, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Every night I have insomnia and think about how unhappy I am most of the time. It sucks. Sometimes I’d rather not exist than feel this way. But I try to remind myself it’s a little better in the morning.
New episode of Comic Tropes! Dan Mora’s breakthrough and techniques through a look at Klaus.
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Visual Storytelling 101: What Dan Mora Does Differently
YouTube video by ComicTropes
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November 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
New episode of Comic Tropes! Dan Mora’s breakthrough and techniques through a look at Klaus.
youtu.be/noJqo0GNMmw?...
youtu.be/noJqo0GNMmw?...
My backers at $2/month and up have early access to my deep dive into Dan Mora’s techniques and history.
www.patreon.com/ComicTropes
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November 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM
My backers at $2/month and up have early access to my deep dive into Dan Mora’s techniques and history.
www.patreon.com/ComicTropes
www.patreon.com/ComicTropes
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Remembering the creator behind my favorite Universal Monster design, MILLICENT PATRICK, on her birthday. I never tire to draw this guy so a huge Thank you for adding the Creature From The Black Lagoon to the horror pantheon, Millicent! 💚💚💚
November 12, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Remembering the creator behind my favorite Universal Monster design, MILLICENT PATRICK, on her birthday. I never tire to draw this guy so a huge Thank you for adding the Creature From The Black Lagoon to the horror pantheon, Millicent! 💚💚💚
@westcoastdavengers.bsky.social has a video up (link below) where we went to Seattle’s Short Run Comix Festival and Fantagraphics store and Dave shows the indie comics he picked up.
youtu.be/QvKrUpLEXhI?...
youtu.be/QvKrUpLEXhI?...
November 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
@westcoastdavengers.bsky.social has a video up (link below) where we went to Seattle’s Short Run Comix Festival and Fantagraphics store and Dave shows the indie comics he picked up.
youtu.be/QvKrUpLEXhI?...
youtu.be/QvKrUpLEXhI?...
Folks, this issue is fantastic. Stories by Liam Sharp and Danny Earls. So strong. On store shelves now. Savage Sword of Conan #11.
November 9, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Folks, this issue is fantastic. Stories by Liam Sharp and Danny Earls. So strong. On store shelves now. Savage Sword of Conan #11.
Holy shit! It was fantastic! Just incredible.
November 7, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Holy shit! It was fantastic! Just incredible.
You know, if Marvel doesn’t want to publish Barry Windsor-Smith’s Thing story, maybe @abramscomicarts.bsky.social should do it, like with John Byrne’s X-Men: Elsewhen.
November 6, 2025 at 10:29 PM
You know, if Marvel doesn’t want to publish Barry Windsor-Smith’s Thing story, maybe @abramscomicarts.bsky.social should do it, like with John Byrne’s X-Men: Elsewhen.
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THE SHADOW KNOWS
November 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
THE SHADOW KNOWS
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upcoming sunstone artbook will get a slipcase option and here's the slipcase artwork!
not gonna lie i'm friggin hyped for this cause it's gonna be the first artbook that's just my own creations so i'm going all out XD.
not gonna lie i'm friggin hyped for this cause it's gonna be the first artbook that's just my own creations so i'm going all out XD.
November 5, 2025 at 9:19 PM
upcoming sunstone artbook will get a slipcase option and here's the slipcase artwork!
not gonna lie i'm friggin hyped for this cause it's gonna be the first artbook that's just my own creations so i'm going all out XD.
not gonna lie i'm friggin hyped for this cause it's gonna be the first artbook that's just my own creations so i'm going all out XD.
A brief update on how YouTube has changed:
November 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
A brief update on how YouTube has changed:
New episode!
I’m so happy to be able to share this with everyone. My look at Richard Corben’s gorgeous and grotesque artwork and techniques with a focus on his adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe!
youtu.be/uRYbfnUSUB8?...
I’m so happy to be able to share this with everyone. My look at Richard Corben’s gorgeous and grotesque artwork and techniques with a focus on his adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe!
youtu.be/uRYbfnUSUB8?...
Why Richard Corben Was Born to Adapt Edgar Allan Poe
YouTube video by ComicTropes
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November 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
New episode!
I’m so happy to be able to share this with everyone. My look at Richard Corben’s gorgeous and grotesque artwork and techniques with a focus on his adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe!
youtu.be/uRYbfnUSUB8?...
I’m so happy to be able to share this with everyone. My look at Richard Corben’s gorgeous and grotesque artwork and techniques with a focus on his adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe!
youtu.be/uRYbfnUSUB8?...
Got some great indie comics at the Short Run Comix Festival today.
November 1, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Got some great indie comics at the Short Run Comix Festival today.
Happy Halloween! I have a lot of horror videos in my archives on both Comic Tropes and Comic Tropes After Dark!
October 31, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Happy Halloween! I have a lot of horror videos in my archives on both Comic Tropes and Comic Tropes After Dark!
It’s time for a Halloween themed movie review with Jim Mahfood and I. Trick or treat is a look at a metalhead Freddy Krueger. Thanks to editor Jamie Woods!
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Trick or Treat (1986) Gave Us Metalhead Freddy Krueger - Trash Movie Bonanza 29
YouTube video by Comic Tropes After Dark
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October 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
It’s time for a Halloween themed movie review with Jim Mahfood and I. Trick or treat is a look at a metalhead Freddy Krueger. Thanks to editor Jamie Woods!
youtu.be/tLfTDOBfnXU?...
youtu.be/tLfTDOBfnXU?...
Chapters are included for my weekly comics news, reviews, and interviews. This week includes my annual Top 10 Horror Comics of the past year!
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Comic Adaptation Mania: SIKTC, Energon Universe, Black Hole & the K-Pop Copycats!
YouTube video by Comic Tropes After Dark
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October 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Chapters are included for my weekly comics news, reviews, and interviews. This week includes my annual Top 10 Horror Comics of the past year!
www.youtube.com/live/eCLG4dY...
www.youtube.com/live/eCLG4dY...
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FOC - Nov 3
Bullet Adventures #4
Bullet recognizes some familiar tech being used in recent crimes, while tackling a new type of technology…social media! While Dale gets up to speed by watching V-tuber The Influencer, Lainie works to save her friendship that's been pushed away while saving the day.
Bullet Adventures #4
Bullet recognizes some familiar tech being used in recent crimes, while tackling a new type of technology…social media! While Dale gets up to speed by watching V-tuber The Influencer, Lainie works to save her friendship that's been pushed away while saving the day.
October 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
FOC - Nov 3
Bullet Adventures #4
Bullet recognizes some familiar tech being used in recent crimes, while tackling a new type of technology…social media! While Dale gets up to speed by watching V-tuber The Influencer, Lainie works to save her friendship that's been pushed away while saving the day.
Bullet Adventures #4
Bullet recognizes some familiar tech being used in recent crimes, while tackling a new type of technology…social media! While Dale gets up to speed by watching V-tuber The Influencer, Lainie works to save her friendship that's been pushed away while saving the day.
This is a great comic. Recommended! Ask your shop to order this:
Available for Pre-order - Bullet Adventures Vol. 1: Greatest of All Time!
Collecting the original Bullet one-shot and the first 4 issues of Bullet Adventures, it's a great jumping on point for new readers to catch up before the new arc starts with #5.
Order with Lunar code 1125MP0774
Collecting the original Bullet one-shot and the first 4 issues of Bullet Adventures, it's a great jumping on point for new readers to catch up before the new arc starts with #5.
Order with Lunar code 1125MP0774
October 25, 2025 at 8:47 PM
This is a great comic. Recommended! Ask your shop to order this:
Construction’s almost done!
October 23, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Construction’s almost done!
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Don’t lose your head!
October 23, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Don’t lose your head!