This week, we're plugging into the mainframe to explore how the tech revolution has fundamentally reshaped the comic book industry—from the way we read and create to the very stories we tell. The "Tech Era" isn't just coming; it's here, and it's changing everything.

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General Talk:“Be honest — if AI could perfectly draw your ideas exactly how you picture them, would you use it? Or would that feel like cheating?”

(The lead in to our main topic later)

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Commercial #1

Guest: TJ Sterling & Ade Heru: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tjsterling/musa-lion-of-mali

MUSA: LION OF MALI - A 120 PAGE HISTORICAL EPIC FANTASY! 

(Kickstarter Campaign) 

Riddle Me this: 

Commercial: #2

Games:

1. Next Soul Please

2. Zeverland

3. Irene The Window 

Main Topic:  

Drawn to the Future: Comic Books in the Tech Era

1. What tools every comic artist should try in 2025

Sketchpad    https://help.sketchbook.com/docs

Apple Pencil   https://a.co/d/2MPVk93

1. How tech can help indie creators publish and market their comics

1. Canva (graphic design & social media visuals) 

2. Mailchimp (email marketing/newsletter)

3. Hootsuite or Buffer (social media scheduling + analytics) — Manage posts, schedule ahead, and keep up with engagement.

4. Notion or Trello (project-/content-planning) — Organize your campaign, coordinate art + promos + timelines without cost.

5. Google Analytics (tracking performance) 

6. Kickstarter or Patreon (platforms to fund + engage audience) 

1. Does AI threaten or empower comic book artists?

Faster Creative Workflow but Copyright & Artistic Integrity Risks

Accessible Inspiration & Collaboration but Job Displacement & Devaluation

News: 

1. The use of the word “Black”

2. Bringing Back Vine

3. Playstation Shutdown

4. Flying Car

5. The science of witch craft?

6. Stephen King Universe

7. Meta will read emails

8. Future debit card

9. Steam Hardware

10. Humanoid robot

11. Google Text books

12. Autonimous racing league.

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