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Black Nerd Podcast

Jamal Smith

Should Comics Be Fun? #152 [BLack Nerd Podcast]

MAY 11, 2026115 MIN
Black Nerd Podcast

Should Comics Be Fun? #152 [BLack Nerd Podcast]

MAY 11, 2026115 MIN

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<html><p>Comic books without a doubt have become more mainstream in recent years but recently due to several internal &amp; external issues, their public perception of them had somewhat gone downhill especially the rise of Japanese comics. A lot of people state the rising success of manga over comics is due to the balance of a fun story alongside a story with depth. Certain companies have adapted to these critiques while others have continued the stereotypical comic path. Some may feel comics are fine the way they are, others may feel this change is needed. Do comics need to take themselves less seriously &amp; have some fun or does the audience need to change? Let’s see.</p><p>Guest:</p><ol><li><p>Nd.Mangaka </p></li><li><p>Resolve Comics </p></li><li><p>Whyt Manga </p></li><li><p>Vashmere Valentine </p></li></ol><p><strong>Open show</strong>: </p><p>Join Our Patreon: <u><a href="http://patreon.com/vvclife" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/vvclife</a></u></p><p>Grab Some Gear: <u><a href="http://vvcmerch.com" target="_blank">http://vvcmerch.com</a></u></p><p>General Talk</p><ol><li><p>Weekly Recap </p></li><li><p>Sign Up For Patreon</p></li><li><p>BNP Tour</p></li><li><p>Baldur’s Gate 3 Session 20 at 8pm!</p></li><li><p>Monday Night Co Op “Operation Tango!!</p></li><li><p>Vote For New Game</p></li><li><p>Thursday Morning @9am Anime Watch on our Patreon With Fame &amp; Friday Morning at 9am on TikTok &amp; Twitch as he plays Resident Evil 8 </p></li></ol><p>The Precious: </p><p>JS-1: <u><a href="https://amzn.to/4eEwDAj" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4eEwDAj</a></u></p><p>Fame: </p><p><br/>Jaelyn: <u><a href="https://a.co/d/02xLCoUD" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/02xLCoUD</a></u></p><p>Sloan: <u><a href="https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/marvel-legends-series-xmen-97-cyclops-premium-roleplay-visor/G20635L00" target="_blank">https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/marvel-legends-series-xmen-97-cyclops-premium-roleplay-visor/G20635L00</a></u></p><p><em><strong>Commercial #1</strong></em></p><p><strong>Main Topic:</strong> Should Comics Be fun?</p><p><em><strong>Commercial: #2</strong></em></p><p><strong>Games:</strong></p><ol><li><p><strong>Undefeated</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Marvel Cosmic Invasion</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Koshmar</strong></p></li></ol><p><strong>News</strong>: </p><ol><li><p>Kingdom of Zod</p></li><li><p>Avengers: Armageddon </p></li><li><p>Image’s Gritty Return to horror</p></li><li><p>The Theft of African Lor for comics</p></li><li><p>Streamers &amp; Podcasting changing the entertainment landscape</p></li></ol><p><strong>Tin Foil Hat: Comic Conspiracy Theories?</strong></p><p><strong>Comic Of The week: X Genasys</strong></p><p>Instagram:  <a href="http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcast" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcast</a>  </p><p>facebook:   <a href="http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcast" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcast</a></p><p>Reddit: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9" target="_blank">https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9</a></p><p>website: <a href="http://blacknerdpodcast.com" target="_blank">http://blacknerdpodcast.com</a></p><p><a href="http://twitter.com/vvcradio" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/vvcradio</a>   </p><p><a href="http://instagram.com/js1thasupplier" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/js1thasupplier</a>  </p><p><a href="http://instagram.com/fameplanb" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/fameplanb</a></p><p><a href="http://instagram.com/jaelynaleise" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/jaelynaleise</a></p><p><u><a href="http://instagram.com/sloan_tempest" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/sloan_tempest</a></u></p></html>