From Cleveland to Comics: Mike Otis builds the World of Night Reaper
About this episode
Mike Otis discusses his journey in comics and storytelling as an independent Black creator.
THIS THURSDAY at 8 PM EST 🚨Blerd’s Eyeview welcomes Cleveland’s own Mike Otis of Phenom Comics! @mikeotis216 Creator of Night Reaper: Origins and Detective Gamble: Price of Justice, Mike joins us for an incredible conversation about comics, creativity, storytelling, and building a legacy through independent Black creators. 🔥📚Born and raised on the Eastside of Cleveland by a single mom, Mike discovered his passion for creation at just 8 years old. From football at John Adams High School and attending the University of Akron, to becoming a devoted husband and father, Mike’s journey is built on perseverance, imagination, and purpose.🎙️ We’re talking:⚡ Night Reaper: Origins🕵🏾♂️ Detective Gamble: Price of Justice🔥 Independent comics & Black storytelling🎬 Our thoughts on the new Punisher: One Last Kill presentation🏈 Family, creativity, and balancing it all🚀 What’s next for Phenom Comics📅 Thursday 5/14⏰ 8 PM EST #blerdseyeview #punisher #entertainmentYouTube ➡️ @blerdseyeview Twitch ➡️ @blerdseyeview1
People in this episode
Host: Chris Gulley
Guest: Mike Otis
Topics covered
- comics
- creativity
- storytelling
- independent Black creators
- family
- entertainment
Keywords
- Night Reaper
- Detective Gamble
- independent comics
- Black storytelling
- Cleveland
- creativity
- entertainment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Phenom Comics
Books & works: Night Reaper: Origins, Detective Gamble: Price of Justice
Places: Cleveland
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