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Comic Tropes
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I make some YouTube shows about comic book artists’ and writers’ techniques and history.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-dGYF1il5OP0lNHChHdhzg
I kind of like Drinkobius and the trash can guy.
January 23, 2026 at 8:06 AM
For my supporters on Patreon, this month's exclusive is an uncensored look at the influential adult comic Omaha the Cat Dancer.
www.patreon.com/ComicTropes
January 23, 2026 at 5:01 AM
If you enjoyed my Jack Kirby episode this week, you might want to watch Weat coast DAVEngers tonight. Sign up in the episode description to be able to join in the claim sale. Very fun show.

www.youtube.com/live/Dyk-tDQ...
January 22, 2026 at 1:29 AM
January 15, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Tonight on Comic Tropes After Dark, I'll talk about the insane millions spent on a rare Superman comic, Japan's strange love for an AI comic, and reviews of the incredible Absolute Batman Ark M Special. Other stuff too!
January 12, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Happy New Year!
My recommended resolution? Keep reading comics.
Got any actual resolutions for yourself?
January 1, 2026 at 12:51 PM
I still can’t believe this holiday miracle that happened over 10 years ago. It was very special.
December 30, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Merry Christmas.
December 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I’m here to bring Christmas cheer. Along with Jim Mahfood and editor Jamie Woods, we’ve brought you a video about the link between… well, you need to see it to believe it.

youtu.be/7ge37qP0Srs?...
December 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
My supporters on Patreon have early access to the first of THREE Christmas shows I’m making this month!
December 19, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Jeez, Marvel, I get it. You want us to read X-Men. Stop crowding my sky with your ads!
December 13, 2025 at 11:47 PM
My supporters on Patreon can vote for their exclusive episode this month. I have provided four Christmas-themed options over there.
December 11, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Hell yes to Santa adventure comics! So good!
December 5, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Let’s chat comics! YouTube! Comic Tropes After Dark! Every Monday, LIVE!
December 2, 2025 at 12:50 AM
My supporters on Patreon and YouTube at the $2 and up levels have access to this month's exclusive episode. I look at the best Predator comics from the Dark Horse era, who made them, and what they have in common with the Predator: Badlands movie.
November 28, 2025 at 11:56 PM
November 27, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you get to eat everything you enjoy.
November 27, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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
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
November 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM
@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?...
November 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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
Holy shit! It was fantastic! Just incredible.
November 7, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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
A brief update on how YouTube has changed:
November 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Got some great indie comics at the Short Run Comix Festival today.
November 1, 2025 at 10:11 PM