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The Broken Promise

Jan 15 2026

Your local comic shop is closing. And it's not Amazon's fault - it's how Marvel and DC decided to market their covers.For 60 years, comic covers were honest promises: what you saw on the front matched the story inside. Then publishers broke that contract and turned covers into speculation tools. In this episode, we expose how the broken promise at the cover level destroyed reader trust and retailer stability, and why manga, wrestling, and soap operas got it right.Watch the previous videos in this series:🟢Episode 1: The Shared DNA -- https://youtu.be/lLQhJL5nshg🟢Episode 2: The Broken Format -- https://youtu.be/eRaKvd_KIRU🟢Episode 3: The Friction Engine -- https://youtu.be/gEkg6SXAl-8🟢Episode 4: The Comic Shop Trap -- https://youtu.be/nQK2ktkc2ms🟢Episode 5: The Illusion of Change - https://youtu.be/MuaGq537Ci8🟢Episode 6: Broken Promise - [YOU ARE HERE]Grab your copy of The Resolution Cycle👉 https://amzn.to/3LlfAqMRead this week's Comical Opinions newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com=========================================== Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week.=========================================== Subscribe now👉 https://comicalopinions.com/subscribe=========================================== Subscribe to our Podcast to listen along on your commute to work=========================================== Youtube: @comicalopinions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comical-opinions/id1704756807Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lndyl8prFAUzKZcU7BZEbStitcher: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/comical-opinions/PC:1001078368Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Comical-Opinions-Podcast/B0CGT32QLD=========================================== Connect with Comical Opinions on your favorite social media platform=========================================== ✔️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@comicalopinions/?sub_confirmation=1✔️Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Facebook: https://facebook.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Instagram: https://instagram.com/ComicalOpinions✔️TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicalopinionsIntro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/dragon-boss-fight/993Outro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/the-last-time/863Disclaimer: This video/podcast is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means we'll receive a small commission from anything you buy. Thank you for your support.Keywords: #comicalopinions #comics #comicreview #comicbookreview #comicbooks #NCBD #Marvel #DCComics #Dynamite #ImageComics #ComicWriting #comicrecommendations #underratedcomics #VariantCovers #ComicIndustry #Manga #ProfessionalWrestling #Storytelling #ComicShops #DirectMarket #VariantScam #ComicBookAnalysis #IndustryAnalysis #MediaCriticism This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit comicalopinions.substack.com
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The Illusion of Change

Jan 8 2026

Why do Marvel and DC’s biggest stories feel like they don’t matter anymore?In this video essay, we break down “The Illusion of Change” – the storytelling trick that lets superhero comics look like they’re evolving while making sure nothing ever truly changes. We’ll show how modern Marvel and DC arcs hit big emotional climaxes, only to reset the status quo, erase consequences, and quietly train readers to stop caring.Using Gustav Freytag’s Pyramid as a framework, we explore why real resolution requires permanent change – to the hero, the world, or both – and how comics have built a system that structurally forbids that. Instead of catharsis, readers get false resolution and retcons.Watch the previous videos in this series:🟢Episode 1: The Shared DNA -- https://youtu.be/lLQhJL5nshg🟢Episode 2: The Broken Format -- https://youtu.be/eRaKvd_KIRU🟢Episode 3: The Friction Engine -- https://youtu.be/gEkg6SXAl-8🟢Episode 4: The Comic Shop Trap -- https://youtu.be/nQK2ktkc2ms🟢Episode 5: The Illusion of Change - [YOU ARE HERE]Grab your copy of The Resolution Cycle👉 https://amzn.to/3LlfAqMRead this week's Comical Opinions newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com=========================================== Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week.=========================================== Subscribe now👉 https://comicalopinions.com/subscribe=========================================== Subscribe to our Podcast to listen along on your commute to work=========================================== Youtube: @comicalopinions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comical-opinions/id1704756807Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lndyl8prFAUzKZcU7BZEbStitcher: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/comical-opinions/PC:1001078368Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Comical-Opinions-Podcast/B0CGT32QLD=========================================== Connect with Comical Opinions on your favorite social media platform=========================================== ✔️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@comicalopinions/?sub_confirmation=1✔️Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Facebook: https://facebook.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Instagram: https://instagram.com/ComicalOpinions✔️TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicalopinionsIntro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/dragon-boss-fight/993Outro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/the-last-time/863Disclaimer: This video/podcast is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means we'll receive a small commission from anything you buy. Thank you for your support.Keywords: #comicalopinions #comics #comicreview #comicbookreview #comicbooks #NCBD #Marvel #DCComics #Dynamite #ImageComics #ComicWriting #comicrecommendations #underratedcomics #fixingcomics #marvelcomics #dccomics #superheroComics #comicbookindustry #comicbookcriticism #storytelling #storystructure #freytagspyramid #illusionofchange #statusquoisgod #narrativearc #characterarcs #wrestlingstorytelling #romanreigns #bloodline #soapoperas #SORAS #mangaVsComics #mangastorytelling #superherofatigue #eventfatigue #retcons #comicbookreboots #narrativeanalysis #videoessay #youtubeessay #geekculture #popcultureanalysis This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit comicalopinions.substack.com
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The Comic Shop Trap

Dec 31 2025

Why Marvel & DC Are Failing: The Comic Shop TrapMarvel and DC aren’t failing because “comics are dead.” They’re failing because they built their business on a single shrinking distribution channel: comic shops. In this episode, we break down the comic shop trap and show how wrestling, soap operas, and manga escaped the same problem.You’ll learn:How the Direct Market works and why non-returnable orders + variants are crushing retailersWhy U.S. comic unit sales are down while cover prices and variant counts keep going upHow WWE uses multi-year TV rights deals to fund long-term story arcs instead of quarterly panicsHow manga turned cheap serialization + tankōbon + digital into a multi‑billion dollar global marketThree concrete “escape routes” Marvel & DC could use to get out of the comic shop trap without killing comic shopsIf you care about comics, this is not a “doom” video. It’s a business model autopsy with real fixes.Watch the previous videos in this series:🟢Episode 1: The Shared DNA -- https://youtu.be/lLQhJL5nshg🟢Episode 2: The Broken Format -- https://youtu.be/eRaKvd_KIRU🟢Episode 3: The Friction Engine -- https://youtu.be/gEkg6SXAl-8🟢Episode 4: The Comic Shop Trap -- [YOU ARE HERE]Grab your copy of The Revelation Cycle👉 https://amzn.to/3MXQezIRead this week's Newsletter for FREE 👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com=========================================== Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week.=========================================== Subscribe now👉 https://comicalopinions.com/subscribe=========================================== Subscribe to our Podcast to listen along on your commute to work=========================================== Youtube: @comicalopinions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comical-opinions/id1704756807Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lndyl8prFAUzKZcU7BZEbStitcher: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/comical-opinions/PC:1001078368Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Comical-Opinions-Podcast/B0CGT32QLD=========================================== Connect with Comical Opinions on your favorite social media platform=========================================== ✔️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@comicalopinions/?sub_confirmation=1✔️Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Facebook: https://facebook.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Instagram: https://instagram.com/ComicalOpinions✔️TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicalopinionsIntro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/dragon-boss-fight/993Outro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/the-last-time/863Disclaimer: This video/podcast is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means we'll receive a small commission from anything you buy. Thank you for your support.Keywords: #comicalopinions #comics #comicreview #comicbookreview #comicbooks #NCBD #Marvel #DCComics #Dynamite #ImageComics #ComicWriting #comicrecommendations #underratedcomics #ComicsIndustry #DirectMarket #ComicShops #Manga #WWE #ProWrestling #BusinessModel #Publishing #GraphicNovels #Superheroes #SpiderMan #UltimateSpiderMan #Disney #WarnerBros #Streaming #MediaRights #Subscriptions #PopCulture #NerdCulture #GeekCulture #RetailApocalypse #Storytelling This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit comicalopinions.substack.com
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Manga's Zero Friction Model Is Destroying Western Comics

Dec 18 2025

In 2020, a single Japanese manga series outsold the entire American comic book industry. The reason isn't "better writing" - it’s Friction.In this episode of our "Fixing Comics" series, we break down the invisible "Continuity Wall" that stops new readers from buying Marvel and DC comics. We compare the broken user experience of superhero comics against the "Zero Friction" models of Manga, WWE Wrestling, and Soap Operas to explain why one industry is growing while the other is shrinking.From the confusion of "Legacy Numbering" to the genius of the "Manga Funnel," we analyze the structural failures of the Direct Market and propose three concrete fixes to save the superhero genre.In this video, we cover:The "82 Million Copy" secret: How Demon Slayer beat Batman & Spider-Man.The "Continuity Wall": Why reading orders are killing new readership.Friction Theory: The difference between Cognitive Friction and Transactional Friction.WWE & Soaps: How infinite stories use "Recaps" to survive.The 3 Fixes: How the "Season Model" could save Marvel and DC.Grab your copy of The Revelation Cycle👉 https://amzn.to/4aYxp9jRead this week's Comical Opinions newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com=========================================== Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week.=========================================== Subscribe now👉 https://comicalopinions.com/subscribe=========================================== Subscribe to our Podcast to listen along on your commute to work=========================================== Youtube: @comicalopinions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comical-opinions/id1704756807Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lndyl8prFAUzKZcU7BZEbStitcher: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/comical-opinions/PC:1001078368Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Comical-Opinions-Podcast/B0CGT32QLD=========================================== Connect with Comical Opinions on your favorite social media platform=========================================== ✔️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@comicalopinions/?sub_confirmation=1✔️Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Facebook: https://facebook.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Instagram: https://instagram.com/ComicalOpinions✔️TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicalopinionsIntro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/dragon-boss-fight/993Outro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/the-last-time/863Disclaimer: This video/podcast is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means we'll receive a small commission from anything you buy. Thank you for your support.Keywords: #comicalopinions #comics #comicreview #comicbookreview #comicbooks #NCBD #Marvel #DCComics #Dynamite #ImageComics #ComicWriting #comicrecommendations #underratedcomics #Manga #DemonSlayer #MarvelComics #Wrestling #BusinessAnalysis #VideoEssay #Friction This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit comicalopinions.substack.com
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How Wrestling's Format Beat Superhero Comics!

Dec 10 2025

Why is professional wrestling thriving while superhero comics struggle to maintain their audience? The answer isn't in the writing—it’s in the format.In this video essay, we investigate the structural engine that powers both industries: the "Infinite Soap Opera." We break down how the serialization models of Marvel and DC have become trapped by the "Illusion of Change," while the WWE and modern wrestling have evolved the soap opera formula to create consequences that actually stick.From the "Status Quo God" of Spider-Man to the generational storytelling of The Bloodline, we analyze why one medium feels stagnant while the other feels more alive than ever. It’s time to look beyond the scripts and examine the architecture of the stories we love.Read the Comical Opinions newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.comGrab your copy of The Revelation Cycle👉 https://amzn.to/3Mt57ty=========================================== Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week.=========================================== Subscribe now👉 https://comicalopinions.com/subscribe=========================================== Subscribe to our Podcast to listen along on your commute to work=========================================== Youtube: @comicalopinions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comical-opinions/id1704756807Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lndyl8prFAUzKZcU7BZEbStitcher: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/comical-opinions/PC:1001078368Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Comical-Opinions-Podcast/B0CGT32QLD=========================================== Connect with Comical Opinions on your favorite social media platform=========================================== ✔️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@comicalopinions/?sub_confirmation=1✔️Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Facebook: https://facebook.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Instagram: https://instagram.com/ComicalOpinions✔️TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicalopinionsIntro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/dragon-boss-fight/993Outro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/the-last-time/863Disclaimer: This video/podcast is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means we'll receive a small commission from anything you buy. Thank you for your support.Keywords: #comicalopinions #comics #comicreview #comicbookreview #comicbooks #NCBD #Marvel #DCComics #Dynamite #ImageComics #ComicWriting #comicrecommendations #underratedcomics #VideoEssay #Wrestling #MarvelComics #Storytelling #WWE #MediaAnalysis #ComicsVsWrestling #VideoEssays This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit comicalopinions.substack.com
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Why Superhero Comics, Wrestling, and Soaps Tell the Same Story

Dec 4 2025

Why do superhero comics, professional wrestling, and daytime soaps tell the SAME stories yet have RADICALLY different outcomes?In this episode, we explore the shared DNA of serialized melodrama and why Marvel and DC are losing readers while WWE generates $1.3 billion annually.The answer isn't creative talent. It's business model design.🧬 EPISODE 1 BREAKDOWN:• How comics, wrestling, and soaps share identical narrative DNA• Why this isn't a failure of Marvel and DC (it's strategic)• The 79% collapse in superhero comic unit sales (2015-2021)• How business models determine storytelling outcomes• Why the direct market created a trap—and how to escape it📊 KEY STATISTICS:• Superhero comics: 70-80M units (2015) → 16.7M units (2021) = 79% decline• WWE revenue: $1.3 billion annually• Manga North America: $6B+ current market, projected $8.6B by 2034• Comics as % of Marvel/DC revenue: 1-2%🎬 SERIES OVERVIEW:This is Episode 1 of "The Shared DNA": an 8-episode investigation into serialized storytelling, format design, and why some mediums thrive while others collapse.Episode 2: Format Shapes StoryEpisode 3: The Creator's DilemmaEpisode 4: The Perpetual RebootEpisode 5: Audience Entry PointsEpisode 6: The Money ProblemEpisode 7: The Manga SolutionEpisode 8: The Path Forward💬 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:• Do you think Marvel and DC can fix the direct market system?• What would you change about how comics are distributed and published?• Should comics prioritize storytelling over speculation market appeal?• What can Western comics learn from manga's business model?Drop your thoughts in the comments below. I want to hear YOUR take.📺 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives into storytelling, entertainment industry analysis, and the mechanics of why stories matter.THANK YOU FOR WATCHING. See you in Episode 2.Grab your copy of The Revelation Cycle👉 https://amzn.to/4oFGSFTRead the Comical Opinions Newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com=========================================== Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week.=========================================== Subscribe now👉 https://comicalopinions.com/subscribe=========================================== Subscribe to our Podcast to listen along on your commute to work=========================================== Youtube: @comicalopinions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comical-opinions/id1704756807Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lndyl8prFAUzKZcU7BZEbStitcher: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/comical-opinions/PC:1001078368Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Comical-Opinions-Podcast/B0CGT32QLD=========================================== Connect with Comical Opinions on your favorite social media platform=========================================== ✔️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@comicalopinions/?sub_confirmation=1✔️Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Facebook: https://facebook.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Instagram: https://instagram.com/ComicalOpinions✔️TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicalopinionsIntro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/dragon-boss-fight/993Outro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/the-last-time/863Disclaimer: This video/podcast is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means we'll receive a small commission from anything you buy. Thank you for your support.Keywords: #comicalopinions #comics #comicreview #comicbookreview #comicbooks #NCBD #Marvel #DCComics #Dynamite #ImageComics #ComicWriting #comicrecommendations #underratedcomics #Wrestling #SoapOperas #Storytelling #Manga #Serialization #Entertainment #MarvelDC #WWE #Narrative #ContentCreation #BusinessModel #IndieComics #Webtoons #CreatorEconomy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit comicalopinions.substack.com
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Marvel's Most Powerful Hero Nobody Talks About!

Nov 26 2025

Why is Marvel burying the Blue Marvel (Adam Brashear)? Despite being physically stronger than Thor and the Sentry, and his debut comic skyrocketing to over $2,600 in value, Disney keeps him hidden from the MCU. This video performs a financial autopsy on Marvel’s decision to ignore this "Blue Chip" asset, exposing the executive fear and editorial gatekeeping behind his obscurity. Discover the uncomfortable truth about the most powerful hero Marvel refuses to use.Grab your copy of The Revelation Cycle👉 https://amzn.to/3XnAaJsRead the Comical Opinions newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.comGet vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀 https://vidiq.com/ComicalOpinions=========================================== Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week.=========================================== Subscribe now👉 https://comicalopinions.com/subscribe=========================================== Subscribe to our Podcast to listen along on your commute to work=========================================== Youtube: @comicalopinions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comical-opinions/id1704756807Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lndyl8prFAUzKZcU7BZEbStitcher: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/comical-opinions/PC:1001078368Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Comical-Opinions-Podcast/B0CGT32QLD=========================================== Connect with Comical Opinions on your favorite social media platform=========================================== ✔️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@comicalopinions/?sub_confirmation=1✔️Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Facebook: https://facebook.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Instagram: https://instagram.com/ComicalOpinions✔️TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicalopinionsIntro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/dragon-boss-fight/993Outro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/the-last-time/863Disclaimer: This video/podcast is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means we'll receive a small commission from anything you buy. Thank you for your support.Keywords: #comicalopinions #comics #comicreview #comicbookreview #comicbooks #NCBD #Marvel #DCComics #Dynamite #ImageComics #ComicWriting #comicrecommendations #underratedcomics #BlueMarvel #AdamBrashear #MCUPhase6 #KevinGrevioux #TheSentry #ComicBookInvesting #DisneyStock #CorporateMalpractice #TheMarvels #BlackSuperman #CaptainMarvel #ComicBookSpeculation #MarvelStudios #AntiHero #ComicsExplained #DeepDive #MarvelTheory #WhoWouldWin #FinancialAnalysis Get full access to Comical Opinions: Comic Reviews for Indie & Alt Comics at comicalopinions.substack.com/subscribe
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Why Is DC Comics Cheetah So Weak

Nov 21 2025

Why is Wonder Woman's arch-nemesis, The Cheetah (Barbara Ann Minerva), often treated like disposable C-List fodder? 🐆She has magical claws that can cut Kryptonians, Flash-level speed, and two PhDs—yet she's constantly nerfed, defeated by street-level heroes like Green Arrow, and easily contained by a "regular cage." What is going on?In this deep-dive editorial autopsy, we expose the uncomfortable truth: Cheetah is systemically nerfed due to chronic editorial instability within DC Comics and a corporate strategy of "Crossover Nerf Mandate" that uses her as plot convenience.In this video, we reveal:The single biggest misconception about Cheetah's power level.How reducing Barbara Ann Minerva from a brilliant strategist (with TWO PHDs!) to a "feral monster" is driven by narrative laziness.The shocking examples of nerfing, from her defeat in Green Arrow #39 (2015) to her diluted threat in the WW84 film.Why the constant editorial reboots in the Wonder Woman line (The Inertia of Inconsistency) prevent her from ever becoming a consistent, high-tier threat like Joker or Lex Luthor.The Fix: The good news is that fans can make a difference. We outline the concrete steps DC needs to take and how you can VOTE WITH YOUR WALLET to support stories that treat Cheetah as the God-Tier threat she deserves to be.Hit the Like button if you think Cheetah deserves better!🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into comic book editorial failures and triumphs!Get your copy of The Revelation Cycle👉 https://amzn.to/481uWrNGet the FREE Comical Opinions Newsletter: https://comicalopinions.substack.comGet vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀https://vidiq.com/ComicalOpinions=========================================== Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week.=========================================== Subscribe now👉 https://comicalopinions.com/subscribe=========================================== Subscribe to our Podcast to listen along on your commute to work=========================================== Youtube: @comicalopinions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comical-opinions/id1704756807Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lndyl8prFAUzKZcU7BZEbStitcher: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/comical-opinions/PC:1001078368Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Comical-Opinions-Podcast/B0CGT32QLD=========================================== Connect with Comical Opinions on your favorite social media platform=========================================== ✔️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@comicalopinions/?sub_confirmation=1✔️Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Facebook: https://facebook.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Instagram: https://instagram.com/ComicalOpinions✔️TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicalopinionsIntro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/dragon-boss-fight/993Outro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/the-last-time/863Disclaimer: This video/podcast is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means we'll receive a small commission from anything you buy. Thank you for your support.Keywords: #comicalopinions #comics #comicreview #comicbookreview #comicbooks #NCBD #Marvel #DCComics #Dynamite #ImageComics #ComicWriting #comicrecommendations #underratedcomics #WonderWoman #Cheetah #BarbaraAnnMinerva #PowerScaling #Nerfed #WW84 #dccomicscheetah Get full access to Comical Opinions: Comic Reviews for Indie & Alt Comics at comicalopinions.substack.com/subscribe
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